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Event GL697

High Performance Summer

The Event GL697 is a High Performance Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

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Owners say 38% from 4 owner reviews Read the reviews
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  • 4owner reviews
  • 34,000miles driven
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What owners say

Across 4 owner ratings the Event GL697 averages 38%. Owners rate Wear highest at 5.8 out of 10 and Wet Grip lowest at 2.3. 1 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles.

Owner ratings averaged from 4 ratings

  • Owner score 38%
  • Wear 58%
  • Dry Grip 53%
  • Comfort 48%
  • Road Feedback 35%
  • Handling 35%
  • Wet Grip 23%

All 4 Event GL697 reviews

Score spread across 4 written reviews
49%
Member
These tires may be ok on a trailing axle (I.e. with FWD) but the previous owner put these on the rear (powered) axle. Fine in the dry but downright dangerous in the wet. Have had the back end come out while driving perfectly sensibly, for example, third gear going round a roundabout, and the back started drifting round. Have now replaced with Goodyear and now my car can be driven in the wet without fear of losing control. I drive a 320d (2l turbo diesel, detuned to 161bhp as is the efficient dynamics engine), more than happy to be driving with runflat Goodyear's instead.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 1
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 645
24%
Member
Arguably one of the worst tire buying decisions I have made in 40 years of driving. I put two Event tires on the front of my Ford Connect van and have found grip levels to be frighteningly low, pretty well in any conditions, but worst of course in the wet. They are now about 65-70% worn and I'm not sure I dare leave them much longer before replacing them. Its all very well having fun drifting the front end of the van at lowish speeds, but this could easily turn very nasty if you are faced with an unexpected emergency or have to stop suddenly. They are not on my replacement list. Another £15 a tire is well worth it to get one with better characteristics
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 1
  • Wet Grip 1
  • Road Feedback 2
  • Handling 3
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 4
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 675
37%
Member
  • Fiat 500
  • 185/55 R15 H
  • 8,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
Dreadful tires - okay in the dry but lethal in the wet where there is practically no lateral grip which leads to chronic oversteer even at moderate speeds. Had a pair of these on the front of a used Fiat 500, but I'm swapping them out despite them having a lot a tread left. Had Conti PC2s on a previous 500 which were good.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 2
  • Road Feedback 2
  • Handling 2
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 674

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These tires do not inspire confidence.They are lacklustre in the wet,and the road noise is very poor.They were cheap,but I wish I had bought some Dunlops blumotion.I would not buy them again.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 5
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 4
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 3
  • Buy again 4
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