Using these tires already two years now and I am really satisfied with them (good grip and feeling safe to use them in difficult conditions)
Cost only 34€/piece
Formula Tires
Economy brand
Part of Pirelli Group
4 current Formula tires, ranked using 4 independent tire tests and 9 owner reviews covering 87,515 miles of driving.
- 4current tires
- 4professional tests
- 9owner reviews
- 87,515 milescovered on them
The quick answer
| Pick | Tire | The evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | Formula Formula Energy 6.8 | TR Score 6.8 / 10 limited data so far |
| Winter | Formula Formula Ice 7 | TR Score 7 / 10 limited data so far |
| Owners' favorite | Formula Formula Energy 6.8 | 64% from 5 owner reviews |
| Latest test result | Formula Formula Ice | #5 / 10 2017 Autocenter Studded Winter Tire Test |
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 Formula test record
Formula has entered 4 independent comparison tests indexed on Tire Reviews.
Most recent test appearances
| Year | Test | Best placed tire | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2017 Autocenter Studded Winter Tire Test | Formula Ice | #5 / 10 |
| 2017 | 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tire Shootout | Formula Energy | #48 / 51 |
| 2016 | 2016 Market Overview - Braking Test | Formula Energy | #33 / 50 |
| 2014 | 2014 Auto Review Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16 | Formula Energy | #12 / 16 |
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 Formula →
The current Formula range, ranked
The highest scoring Formula you can buy today is the Formula Formula Ice, with a TR Score of 7 out of 10. 2 of the 4 current tires have earned a score.
Summer Tires 2
| # | Tire | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Formula Formula Energy
|
Touring | 6.8 | 64% | 5 |
| 2 |
Formula Formula Cinturato 54
|
Touring | - | - | - |
Winter Tires 2
| # | Tire | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Formula Formula Ice
|
Touring | 7 | 84% | 2 |
| 2 |
Formula Formula Winter
|
Touring | - | 64% | 2 |
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.
What drivers say about Formula tires
Across 9 owner reviews and 87,515 miles of driving, Formula tires average 68% overall. The scores below show where owners rate the brand strongest.
- Dry Grip 7.9/10
- Wet Grip 6/10
- Road Feedback 6.7/10
- Handling 6.3/10
- Wear 8/10
- Comfort 7/10
- Buy again 6.2/10
- Snow Grip 8/10
- Ice Grip 8/10
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
Half worn down on a Volvo V70 and the wet grip is absolutely horrible. On fresh wet pavement, the AWD system has to kick in almost every time you accelerate quicker because they lose grip so quickly. Feels scary driving if there's water on the road, even though there's a lot of tread left and the pressures are all normal.
i have those tires for the last 2 years and for 20 k km.overall i am very satisfied.i think they are better from other much more expensive tires
Soft but on wet very worst tire. I siledes a litle mudy ır wet road.
It goes long as a see from the tred deepnes.
I used it 2 winter.
In snow there is no problem. It sildes but under control.
User must deside if the roed mixed snow and wet; dont use formula. If the road fully snow, it will be good decision.
The pirice is good.
It goes long as a see from the tred deepnes.
I used it 2 winter.
In snow there is no problem. It sildes but under control.
User must deside if the roed mixed snow and wet; dont use formula. If the road fully snow, it will be good decision.
The pirice is good.
It is not resistant to shocks. Very weak sidewall. My bicycle tires harder.
In snow and dry road good. It does not get too hot in dry road. But in rain and mudy roads it spees easly from the back espatiliy. Easy to go sleap traktion tire.
Every Formula 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: Formula Formula Ice, Formula Formula Energy, Formula Formula Winter.
| Tire | Season | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formula Formula Energy | Summer | 6.8 | 64% | 5 | 47,500 miles |
| Formula Formula Ice | Winter | 7 | 84% | 2 | 30,000 miles |
| Formula Formula Winter | Winter | - | 64% | 2 | 10,015 miles |
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About the TR Score
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Who does the testing
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