I've had these 19 months on the front, 187 bhp Volvo D4. Both are virtually bald. I do about 10k a year, so that's about 17k I've done in them. I've never known tires wear so fast. On the rear I have a pair of Michelin summer tires that still look like new with deep treads, despite being 36 months old. I don't do that many wheelspins and emergency stops. Turning off roundabouts and putting my footdown usually feels quite unsafe with side slides. Never again trusting this brand, not worth the hassle, despite being so cheap.
Aptany Tires
Budget brand
6 current Aptany tires, ranked using 3 independent tire tests and 29 owner reviews covering 245,285 miles of driving.
- 6current tires
- 3professional tests
- 29owner reviews
- 245,285 milescovered on them
The quick answer
| Pick | Tire | The evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | Aptany RP203 7 | TR Score 7 / 10 limited data so far |
| Winter | Aptany RW211 3.5 | TR Score 3.5 / 10 limited data so far |
| Owners' favorite | Aptany RP203 7 | 66% from 7 owner reviews |
| Latest test result | Aptany RW211 | #13 / 16 2026 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 225/50 R17 |
Each season pick is the highest TR Score among the brand's current tires; the owners' favorite is the highest rated by the drivers who run them. The full rankings and the evidence behind every pick are below.
The Aptany test record
Aptany has entered 3 independent comparison tests indexed on Tire Reviews.
Most recent test appearances
| Year | Test | Best placed tire | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 225/50 R17 | RW211 | #13 / 16 |
| 2018 | 2018 AutoBild Summer Tire Overview | RP203 | #38 / 51 |
| 2016 | 2016 Test World Performance Tire Test | RA301 | #13 / 13 |
Positions are each test's overall ranking, with the brand represented by its best placed tire. Tests that rank tires within groups count towards the totals above but are not listed, because a position inside a group is not a position in the test. All tests featuring Aptany →
The current Aptany range, ranked
The highest scoring Aptany you can buy today is the Aptany RP203, with a TR Score of 7 out of 10. 3 of the 6 current tires have earned a score.
Summer Tires 2
| # | Tire | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Aptany RP203
|
Touring | 7 | 66% | 7 |
| 2 |
Aptany RA301
|
High Performance | 6.1 | 61% | 21 |
Winter Tires 1
| # | Tire | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Aptany RW211
|
Touring | 3.5 | - | - |
SUV and 4x4 Summer Tires 2
| # | Tire | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Aptany RU101
|
Touring | - | 23% | 1 |
| 2 |
Aptany RL101
|
Touring | - | - | - |
SUV and 4x4 All Season Tires 1
| # | Tire | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Aptany RM105
|
Mud Terrain | - | - | - |
Tables are ranked by TR Score, which rates each tire out of 10 using independent test results and owner reviews weighted by how much evidence backs them. Unscored tires link to their pages, where a review counts towards a score.
Aptany EU label data
5 of the 6 tires on record carry EU label data. These are the range's label headliners, using each tire's best available size figures.
B Best wet grip
3 tires reach EU wet grip class B. The highest scoring:
C Lowest rolling resistance
The most fuel efficient choice: 5 tires reach rolling resistance class C. The highest scoring:
- Aptany RP203 7
- Aptany RA301 6.1
- Aptany RW211 3.5
70dB Quietest tires
The quietest tires in the range are labelled from 70 dB external noise:
- Aptany RP203 7
- Aptany RA301 6.1
- Aptany RW211 3.5
Label values come from the EU EPREL database and vary by size - the figures here are each tire's best declared size. Wet grip and rolling resistance run from class A (best) to E; noise is the measured drive-by figure. A good label is a floor, not a verdict: the tests and rankings above tell you far more.
What drivers say about Aptany tires
Across 29 owner reviews and 245,285 miles of driving, Aptany tires average 61% overall. The scores below show where owners rate the brand strongest.
- Dry Grip 7.2/10
- Wet Grip 6.3/10
- Road Feedback 6.6/10
- Handling 6.7/10
- Wear 4.8/10
- Comfort 6.5/10
- Buy again 5.1/10
Question averages are weighted by review count across every tire of the brand. Snow and ice scores come only from the drivers of the brand's winter-capable tires.
The most recent reviews, in their own words
Dealership slapped these bargain basement boots on my Octavia just before I bought it so it would get through an MOT. My initial thought was I'd keep them on until I wore them out but turns out I'll probably meet my end before that so I'll likely swap them out for set of Eagle F1s or similar to deny the reaper for a little longer. They were... Passable in the dry, car felt like it handled poorly but not in an unsafe way. The wet was a different story, the braking distance was suddenly measured in light-years and the car struggled to both find and keep traction while cornering and in in-gear acceleration (from some moderate but not excessive driving). It felt like my tires had been replaced by some devious little gremlins with 4 circular blocks of ice.
In reality, these tires are probably fine if fitted to a small city car or underpowered hatchback with a driver who is allergic to lateral acceleration. However, I'd make sure you are a beneficiary on their life insurance policy just in the event of a wet emergency stop or alternatively they live in the middle of the Sahara desert or the center of death valley.
In reality, these tires are probably fine if fitted to a small city car or underpowered hatchback with a driver who is allergic to lateral acceleration. However, I'd make sure you are a beneficiary on their life insurance policy just in the event of a wet emergency stop or alternatively they live in the middle of the Sahara desert or the center of death valley.
Had one fitted on my front left & it’s terrible. Hardly any grip when making sharp turns in the wet the car actually moves across instead of turning. Only reason I got it was because I had puncture with my davanti and the 247 call out company only had these ones to replace mine.
Do not buy these tires.
Absolute rubbish, only lasted 20000km
And never felt so scared driving in the wet, absolutely no grip and no stirring feeling. Spend a bit more for your safety .
Absolute rubbish, only lasted 20000km
And never felt so scared driving in the wet, absolutely no grip and no stirring feeling. Spend a bit more for your safety .
With only 7k km the front driver tire is kind of vibrating, could notice last time went to balance the Wheels. Im gonna try the 5 year warranty but Lost a Lot of confidence on them. Maybe because my car is Very heavy on the front: v8 4.5 twin turbo
Had them on the front of my 5 series BMW for two years. Cant understand the guy who says he has got under 2000 miles from them! Must be driving like a lunatic. Mine have been excellent, even in snow! Rear wheel drive of course, but the beemer isn't a lightweight. Good cornering grip, good in the rain and quiet. Have to change unfortunately, due to a screw in the tread, near a sidewall, otherwise I think they are good for thousands of miles yet. More than 4.5mm of tread left. Can't find any locally so will try another brand. Pity.
Every Aptany tire on Tire Reviews
The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too little evidence to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. The most researched this month: Aptany RA301, Aptany RP203, Aptany RU101.
| Tire | Season | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptany RA301 | Summer | 6.1 | 61% | 21 | 158,285 miles |
| Aptany RP203 | Summer | 7 | 66% | 7 | 86,500 miles |
| Aptany RU101 | Summer | - | 23% | 1 | 500 miles |
| Aptany RW211 | Winter | 3.5 | - | - | - |
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