The Double Coin DC99 is a budget summer touring tire with serious weaknesses in wet braking, grip and aquaplaning resistance. It is quiet and inexpensive, but its wet performance makes it difficult to recommend.
Across five independent summer tire tests, the Double Coin DC99 finished at or near the bottom overall. Its most consistent problem is wet performance: braking distances are very long, grip and handling are poor, and aquaplaning resistance has repeatedly been among the worst. Dry braking has occasionally been closer to the middle of the field, but one tester also found very low dry grip and poor balance at the limit.
There are some positives. Both detailed test write-ups praised the low noise, while one assessment also found strong wear and abrasion performance. The tire is cheap, though its low cost does not make up for its wet-weather shortcomings. Fuel efficiency results are mixed, with high rolling resistance noted in one test. For a driver looking for a quiet budget touring tire, the DC99 offers little reassurance where it matters most, particularly in rain. A tire with stronger wet grip and braking would be a safer choice.
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 May 2025.
Tested 5 times by independent publications, the Double Coin DC 99 averages a finish of 36th.
Finishing position in each test
2024 Summer Tire Market Overview P54 of 55
| Year | Test | Result | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2024 Summer Tire Market OverviewAuto Bild · 205/55 R16 | P54 / 55 | |
| 2023 | Are Budget Tires Finally Good Enough? 8 Cheap Tires VS 1 Premium TireTyre Reviews · 205/55 R16 | P9 / 9 | Tested by Tyre Reviews |
| 2023 | 2023 ADAC Summer Tire TestADAC · 205/55 R16 | P49 / 50 | |
| 2022 | Tyre Reviews Best Summer Touring TiresTyre Reviews · 205/55 R16 | P13 / 13 | Tested by Tyre Reviews |
| 2021 | 2021 53 Summer Tire Braking TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16 | P53 / 53 |
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Size Range16 sizes available
195-225Width50-65Profile15-17Rim87-98 H-WLoad/
EU LabelAcross 16 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.
Fuel
Wet
Noise
70-72dB B
Owner ratings averaged from 2 ratings
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