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Double Coin DC99

The Double Coin DC99 is a Touring Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

The quick answer

Owners say 15% from 2 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 36th average finish across 5 independent tests Latest: P54 of 55 · 2024 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 May 2025.

  • 2owner reviews
  • 3,200miles driven
  • 5professional tests

Tire Reviews Score

Double Coin DC99

2.1/10

Better than 0% of summer tires

  • High Confidence
  • 5 tests
  • 2 owner reviews
Scores of the 406 summer tires we have tested

How this score is built

Source Better than Weight
Independent tests5 tests · 3 publications · 2021-2024 0% 100%
Owner reviewsFewer than 5 reviews, so they do not count yet – 0%
Combined 0% 2.1

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 1% 44% 5
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 0% 40% 5
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 95% 9% 3
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 31% 7% 3

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 1% 5
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 0% 2

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 97% of the test figure. The other 3% 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

  1. 2024 2024 Summer Tire Market Overview Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P54 / 55
  2. 2023 Are Budget Tires Finally Good Enough? 8 Cheap Tires VS 1 Premium Tire Tire Reviews · 205/55 R16 P9 / 9
  3. 2023 2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test ADAC · 205/55 R16 P49 / 50
  4. 2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring Tires Tire Reviews · 205/55 R16 P13 / 13
  5. 2021 2021 53 Summer Tire Braking Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P53 / 53

Tested 5 times by independent publications, the Double Coin DC99 averages a finish of 36th.

5 Tests
0 Test Wins
36th Average
9th Best
54th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20212024

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2024 Summer Tire Market Overview P54 of 55

Weak: Wet Braking Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

Every independent test of the Double Coin DC99, newest first
YearTestResultAward
20242024 Summer Tire Market OverviewAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P54 / 55
2023Are Budget Tires Finally Good Enough? 8 Cheap Tires VS 1 Premium TireTire Reviews · 205/55 R16P9 / 9Tested by Tire Reviews
20232023 ADAC Summer Tire TestADAC · 205/55 R16P49 / 50
2023Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring TiresTire Reviews · 205/55 R16P13 / 13Tested by Tire Reviews
20212021 53 Summer Tire Braking TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P53 / 53

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

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Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range16 sizes available

195-225Width50-65Profile15-17Rim87-98 H-WLoad/Speed Index2018First On Market

EU LabelAcross 16 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

70-72dB B

Popular sizes225/55 R17
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Double Coin DC99 in the wet?
Across the 5 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Double Coin DC99 stops 51.2% longer than premium rivals, 40.9% longer than mid-range rivals and 29.4% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 1/100, and owners rate it 1/10 in the wet from 2 reviews.
How good is the Double Coin DC99 in the dry?
Across the 5 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Double Coin DC99 stops 10.7% longer than premium rivals, 6.3% longer than mid-range rivals and 2.1% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 0/100, and owners rate it 1/10 in the dry from 2 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Double Coin DC99?
Across the 2 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Double Coin DC99's rolling resistance is 6% higher than premium rivals, 2.7% lower than mid-range rivals and 2.6% lower than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Double Coin DC99 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Double Coin DC99 is expected to last around 40,265 miles (64,800 km).
What is the Double Coin DC99's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Double Coin DC99 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
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What sizes does the Double Coin DC99 come in?
The Double Coin DC99 is available in 23 sizes, ranging from 195-225/50-65 R15-17.
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Double Coin DC99 Owner Reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 2 ratings

  • Owner score 15%
  • Wear 35%
  • Comfort 20%
  • Dry Grip 10%
  • Wet Grip 10%
  • Road Feedback 10%
  • Handling 10%

All 2 Double Coin DC99 reviews

Score spread across 2 written reviews
14%
Member
It came with the car when I bought it, it's on front axle, I had a few cars with different tires, but these are the worst.
It should be illegal on public roads.
Very very little grip.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 1
  • Wet Grip 1
  • Road Feedback 1
  • Handling 1
  • Wear 2
  • Comfort 3
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 864
16%
Member
  • Opel
  • 225/55 R17
  • 200 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Easy Going
No grip, even on a dry surface.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 1
  • Wet Grip 1
  • Road Feedback 1
  • Handling 1
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 1
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 983

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