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Dayton Touring 2

Touring Summer

The Dayton Touring 2 is an economy summer touring tire whose price and everyday dry handling appeal to some owners. Independent tests repeatedly find long stopping distances and weak wet handling, while tread-life experiences vary.

The quick answer

Owners say 75% from 12 owner reviews 55% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 27th average finish across 5 independent tests Latest: P41 of 50 · 2020 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Value, Comfort Dry Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated January 2025.

  • 12owner reviews
  • 188,400miles driven
  • 5professional tests
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Tire Reviews Score

Dayton Touring 2

4.6/10

Better than 12% of summer tires

  • High Confidence
  • 4 tests
  • 12 owner reviews
Scores of the 406 summer tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests4 tests · 3 publications · 2018-2020 5% 88%
Owner reviews12 owner reviews · rated 75% 66% 12%
Combined 12% 4.6

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other summer tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 20% 44% 4
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 1% 40% 4
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 43% 9% 1
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 23% 7% 2

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards. Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 17% 4
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 3% 2

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 94% of the test figure. The other 6% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2020 2020 Tire Market Overview Braking Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R18 P41 / 50
  2. 2019 2019 Mid Range Tire Test Moottori · 205/55 R16 P8 / 8
  3. 2019 2019 Summer 53 Tire Braking Shootout Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P35 / 53
  4. 2018 2018 New and Worn Summer Tire Test Auto Navigator · 205/55 R16 P16 / 16
  5. 2018 2018 AutoBild Summer Tire Overview Auto Bild · 195/65 R15 P37 / 51 Placing only
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Tested 5 times by independent publications, the Dayton Touring 2 averages a finish of 27th.

5 Tests
0 Test Wins
27th Average
8th Best
41st Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20182020

Finishing position in each test

YearTestResultAward
20202020 Tire Market Overview Braking TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R18P41 / 50
20192019 Mid Range Tire TestMoottori · 205/55 R16P8 / 8
20192019 Summer 53 Tire Braking ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P35 / 53
20182018 New and Worn Summer Tire TestAuto Navigator · 205/55 R16P16 / 16
20182018 AutoBild Summer Tire OverviewAuto Bild · 195/65 R15P37 / 51

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

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Size Range89 sizes available

155-245Width40-80Profile13-18Rim73-102 T-YLoad/Speed Index2015First On Market

EU LabelAcross 89 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

70-72dB

Popular sizes205/55 R16175/65 R15235/45 R18195/50 R15245/45 R18180/65 R14
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Dayton Touring 2 in the wet?
Across the 4 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Dayton Touring 2 stops 36.4% longer than premium rivals, 20.8% longer than mid-range rivals and 13.2% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 20/100, and owners rate it 7.5/10 in the wet from 12 reviews.
How good is the Dayton Touring 2 in the dry?
Across the 4 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Dayton Touring 2 stops 19.1% longer than premium rivals, 10.2% longer than mid-range rivals and 3.3% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 1/100, and owners rate it 8.3/10 in the dry from 12 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Dayton Touring 2?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the Dayton Touring 2's rolling resistance is 0.1% higher than mid-range rivals and 4.6% lower than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Dayton Touring 2 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Dayton Touring 2 is expected to last around 33,500 miles (53,913 km).
What do owners say about the Dayton Touring 2?
Across 12 owner ratings the Dayton Touring 2 averages 75%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.3 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 7.2. 5 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 50% of owners score it 70% or better.
More questions about the Dayton Touring 2 (5)
What is the Dayton Touring 2's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Dayton Touring 2 most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 70 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Dayton Touring 2?
Owners rate the Dayton Touring 2 7.6 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 10 reviews.
How well do the Dayton Touring 2 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Dayton Touring 2 7.2 out of 10 for wear across 10 reviews. 5 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 6,500 miles.
Would owners buy the Dayton Touring 2 again?
55% of owners say they would buy the Dayton Touring 2 again, based on the 11 owner reviews that answered the question. 45% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What sizes does the Dayton Touring 2 come in?
The Dayton Touring 2 is available in 246 sizes, ranging from 155-245/40-80 R13-18.
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What owners say summarised from 10 reviews

Owners most often praise the dry handling and value of the Dayton Touring 2, with four and three positive comments respectively across ten reviews from nine people. Overall feedback averages 74.2%, with five positive, four neutral and one negative review. Two reviewers complain about wet grip, against one positive mention, making rain confidence less consistent than dry-road behavior. Later wear experiences differ sharply: one owner reports acceptable wear after around 38,000 miles, while another needed replacement at 12,500 miles. The repeated long-mileage account is the same experience twice, and half the reviews were written when new, so no typical lifespan is established.

What owners mention most counted across 10 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 12 ratings

  • Owner score 75%
  • Dry Grip 83%
  • Comfort 76%
  • Wet Grip 75%
  • Handling 75%
  • Road Feedback 72%
  • Wear 72%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 37%

“I bought a Opel/Vauxhall Astra J with brand new Deyton Touring 2 tires. I have driven them for 12500 miles, mostly on highway and regional roads, and they were dead after 12,5k miles. From the day 1 they had quite a bad...”

  • Vauxhall Astra 1.7 CDTI
  • 12,500 miles
Read full review → 911 found this helpful
Most critical 60%

“Bought two new ones to put up front on my Honda Jazz 2009. Reasonably quiet and easy going, nothing special overall but have never let me down so far, this is the second season I am using them. Will probably buy...”

  • Honda Jazz
  • 1,500 miles
Read full review → 961 found this helpful
Longest term 64%

“I have that Tire for abt 3 years / 25000 klm abt . With a ford Fiesta 1.4 80 hp normal driver but some times i drive also in offroad conditions just as slow as possible.. In wert condition i found tires to slip very...”

  • Ford Fiesta mk7
  • 25,000 miles
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All 10 Dayton Touring 2 reviews

Score spread across 10 written reviews
69%
Dominik Contributor
Driven for about 4 seasons and 60000 km/ 38000 miles. Wear was ok. Grip on wet and dry road was “not great, not terrible”
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 4
Helpful 869
69%
Dominik Contributor
Driven for about 4 seasons and 60000 km/ 38000 miles. Wear was ok. Grip on wet and dry road was “not great, not terrible”
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 4
Helpful 964
87%
Member
  • Skoda
  • 205/55 R16
  • 1,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
After continental eco contact tires, felt no any difference. Good handling and braking. No any ESP light on dashboard.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 844

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91%
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After 10000miles tires are really good on dry/ wet roads. I don't find a reason to buy more expensive tires. My previews: Michelin primacy3
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 900
37%
Member
I bought a Opel/Vauxhall Astra J with brand new Deyton Touring 2 tires. I have driven them for 12500 miles, mostly on highway and regional roads, and they were dead after 12,5k miles. From the day 1 they had quite a bad grip in wet, and and slipped over the side walls easily in two occasions when I drove a bit faster than usual. After 10 000km they become noisy on highway. Definitely not buying them again.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 4
  • Handling 4
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 4
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 911
64%
Member
I have that Tire for abt 3 years / 25000 klm abt . With a ford Fiesta 1.4 80 hp normal driver but some times i drive also in offroad conditions just as slow as possible..
In wert condition i found tires to slip very easy special while stop and try to start in steep grade road. for summer conditions here in Greece that usually with have temp 32 C and asphalt temp abt 40-45 its ok.. or to use between March to September). However when winter & rain season come then .. gripping become dangerous to road..
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 4
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 6
Helpful 1,049
60%
Member
  • Honda Jazz
  • 175/65 R15 T
  • 1,500 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Easy Going
Bought two new ones to put up front on my Honda Jazz 2009. Reasonably quiet and easy going, nothing special overall but have never let me down so far, this is the second season I am using them. Will probably buy something else next time, but overall satisfied for what I paid for them.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 4
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 6
Helpful 961
84%
Member
Feels very much same as did previous Continentals. Light weight and good handling. Slightly over steering feel on sharp curves.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 1,002
100%
Member
Verry good tires, I have them for a year now, the wear is good, the grip and handling is also good for my car (ford fiesta 2010)
All in all the tires are excelent for their price.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 907
81%
Member
Bought it brand new, XL version, 94V. Price/quality is perfect. Mine are made in Italy. They are quiet, handle well and wear is reasonable. I drive them for 1000km now and would buy them again, for such price it is a bargain.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 851
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