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135-225/50-80 R12-17 135 sizes 2021

Hifly HF201

Hifly Tires Ultra High Performance Summer

The Hifly HF201 is a Ultra High Performance Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

5.5
Tire Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
Medium Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
58%
Wet Grip
44%
Road Feedback
50%
Handling
45%
Wear
47%
Comfort
57%
Buy again
46%
37 Reviews
49% Average
350,070 miles driven
5 Tests (avg: 32nd)
Hifly HF201

Hifly HF201

Summer Budget
BETA
5.5 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · Medium Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tire Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tire scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

Learn more about our methodology
Category Scores
Comfort
81.5
0.32x / 2 tests
Wet
76.6
2x / 5 tests
Value
65.6
0.42x / 5 tests
Dry
64.6
1.8x / 2 tests
Cross-Category Performance

Cross-category scores are derived metrics that combine data from multiple test disciplines to evaluate real-world performance characteristics.

Braking
74.3
5 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 5
Publications: 2
Period: 2015 - 2023
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 37
Avg Rating: 49.5%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.16
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tire tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 32/50 12 metrics
2021 53 Summer Tire Braking Test Auto Bild 2021 205/55 R16 31/53 2 metrics
2018 AutoBild Summer Tire Overview Auto Bild 2018 195/65 R15 42/47 0 metrics
2016 Market Overview - Braking Test Auto Bild 2016 205/55 R16 31/50 0 metrics
2015 Market Overview - Braking Test Auto Bild 2015 185/60 R15 24/52 0 metrics
All Tests
View Test Results
5
Tests
32nd
Average
24th
Best
42nd
Worst
Latest Tire Test Results
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16 • 2023
32nd/50
2021 53 Summer Tire Braking Test
205/55 R16 • 2021
31st/53
2018 AutoBild Summer Tire Overview
195/65 R15 • 2018
42nd/47
View Test Results
Size Fuel Wet Noise
13 inch
155/80R13 79 T D D 70
155/80R13 79 T C C 70
14 inch
185/60R14 82 H D C 70
175/65R14 82 T D C 70
175/65R14 86 T XL D C 71
175/65R14 82 H D C 70
165/70R14 81 T D C 70
185/70R14 88 H D C 70
175/65R14 82 T C C 70
185/70R14 88 H C C 70
185/60R14 82 H C C 70
165/70R14 81 T C C 70
175/65R14 82 H C C 70
175/65R14 86 T XL C C 71
15 inch
195/55R15 85 V D C 71
185/65R15 88 H D C 70
195/65R15 91 H D C 71
195/65R15 95 H XL D C 72
195/65R15 91 V D C 71
185/65R15 88 H C C 70
195/65R15 91 V C C 71
195/55R15 85 V C C 71
195/65R15 95 H XL C C 72
195/65R15 91 H C C 71
16 inch
205/55R16 91 V D C 71
205/60R16 92 H D C 71
205/60R16 92 V D C 71
215/60R16 99 H XL D C 72
215/60R16 95 V D C 71
205/55R16 91 V C C 71
215/60R16 95 V C C 71
205/60R16 92 V C C 71
215/60R16 99 H XL C C 72
205/60R16 92 H C C 71
17 inch
225/50R17 98 W XL D C 72
215/55R17 98 W XL D C 72
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Questions and Answers for the Hifly HF201

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March 1, 2019

What is the basis of the "wear" factor? Is it the % of how fast the tire will wear or the threshold of the tire of wearing off.

It's the wear score given by reviewers, 10 being the best wear and 0 being the worst.

Review Summary

Based on 34 user reviews

Hifly HF201 earns a predominantly negative reception, with many drivers reporting poor wet grip, instability, vibration/balancing issues, and excessive noise-often calling the tire unsafe. A smaller but vocal group of higher-scoring reviews, typically from lighter or less powerful vehicles and conservative drivers, praise its low price, quiet/comfortable ride, and acceptable dry grip and wear. Durability/wear feedback is mixed, but wet performance and build consistency are frequent concerns. Overall, the HF201 suits budget-focused, gentle use on lighter cars more than heavier or performance-oriented vehicles.

Strengths
  • Low price/value
  • Quiet/low noise (some users)
  • Comfortable ride
  • Adequate dry grip for gentle driving
  • Acceptable tread life for budget use
Areas for Improvement
  • Very poor wet grip/traction
  • Vibration and balancing issues
  • Excessive road noise (many reports)
  • Unstable/poor handling and low confidence
  • Short tread life/wear on some vehicles

Top 3 Hifly HF201 Reviews

Given 81% while driving a Audi A3 Sportback (205/55 R16) on mostly country roads for 200 average miles
The HF 201 are a safe purchase in the budget bracket.They produce quick steering response and good straight line stability.
Their rolling resistance is average but their grip is good at normal highway speeds. Recommended.
Helpful 912
July 12, 2025
Given 64% while driving a Jeep Patriot (215/60 R17) on a combination of roads for 20 average miles
I always drive carefully, so I don't complain on this tire
Helpful 1135
January 5, 2025
Given 61% while driving a Mazda BT 50 (205/65 R15) on mostly town for 1,000 average miles
The work amazing on the front axle of a pickup truck when compared to commercial rated tires with hard compounds. They won't last, but if you drive a bad vehicle without ABS it's worth the low tread life.
Helpful 1302
November 29, 2023

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Latest Hifly HF201 Reviews

Initial Impressions Review
Given 30% while driving a Toyota Celica VVTi 140 (195/60 R15) on for 100 miles
i've had iffy tires.

the toyo proxies were amazing in dry and horrible in wet.
the hankook ventus 3's were decent all around.
and the continental eco contact i have 0 complaints (other then they stopped making them in my size).

these though, the moment i picked my car up from the shop it felt like it was drunk the feedback from the front was almost completely gone and the responsiveness was....there but off, so i was going to rate comfort high but at 120kph the steering wheel occasionally starts to shake.

the incident that made me order new tires to replace them was when i was pulling in to a gap between trucks and i did a burnout when i accelerated...it's not that my car can't do that it's that it usually doesn't happen unless i plan to do it and if it does it on a bright sunny day what is it gone do when it rains? i did not want to find out.
Helpful 5
April 29, 2026
Given 26% while driving a Toyota Corolla (175/70 R14) on mostly town for 700 average miles
Worst tires ever. My mechanic put a pair of these on my car only a few months ago, and they are already in an unwarrantable state after only 1100km (no, I didn't miss a zero there). This is a fraction of what you should get out of even cheaper tires. After reading numerous reviews of these tires I now understand why the car has felt less stable when driving, it's like driving on tires made from jelly. DO NOT BUY - THEY ARE DANGEROUS!
Helpful 917
July 13, 2023
Given 26% while driving a Lexus IS250 RWD (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 10,000 average miles
An absolute waste of money! Do NOT Buy this tyew if you value your family's safety and wish to reach your destination. Absolutely no aftersales support in South Africa. Its pushed by the big tire dealers as a budget tire but they can't help when there's an issue. Rather spend more and buy a better or reputable tire and not risk "tire separation." Kiran
Helpful 884
April 1, 2023
Given 10% while driving a Dodge Challenger (245/45 R20) on track for 0 average miles
Worst purchase ever !!! I bought 4 tires for my Challenger and I drive a lot ! Long trips usually and they were almost undrivable. After 2 months ! One got ripped and I went and got the warranty I had and the new one had same issue. The car vibrates . Worst tire I bought ! Don’t buy it !
Helpful 958
March 23, 2023
Given 26% while driving a Toyota Corolla Axio 1.5G (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 3,000 average miles
If you value yr life..please don't.. Excessive vibrations after just 3000 km.. Unbearable road noise.. Tires bore lumps on sidewalls indicating manufacturing defects.. Handles like crap.. And the list goes on and on.. Now fitted with Bridgestones..huge difference..
Helpful 963
March 21, 2023
Given 26% while driving a (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 5,000 average miles
Horrible tire. fitted to my Expedition. Dangerous
Helpful 1242
February 10, 2023
Given 14% while driving a Holden Commodore VE (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 50 easy going miles
2 days after i got them span out on the wet car at the wreckers wasn't going fast no grip in the wet
Helpful 982
May 20, 2022
Given 18% while driving a Honda Accord (215/60 R16) on mostly town for 100 miles
For the love of God don't. So little grip , wheel spin at low speed even with ESP , Honda v6, vibration even after balance, dry grip you can feel the car wandering on the road, wry grip dangerous and scary ,only had on for 1 week took back to retailers, upgraded to continental. Old Goodyear tires when due for replacement had more grip ! They were down to 2mm. Feedback to the driver gives you no confidence on the road, u predictable.
Helpful 1103
February 7, 2022
Given 18% while driving a Honda Accord (215/60 R16) on mostly town for 100 miles
For the love of God don't. So little grip , wheel spin at low speed even with ESP , Honda v6, vibration even after balance, dry grip you can feel the car wandering on the road, wry grip dangerous and scary ,only had on for 1 week took back to retailers, upgraded to continental. Old Goodyear tires when due for replacement had more grip ! They were down to 2mm. Feedback to the driver gives you no confidence on the road, u predictable.
Helpful 1024
February 1, 2022
Mercedes Benz ML (295/35 R21) on mostly town for 300 easy going miles
Stay clear of this brand. Bought 4 of these tires for my car and learnt a costly mistake. Tires were out of shape and they also ran out laterally which caused the car to shake terribly at 100kmh.
Helpful 865
November 12, 2021
Audi (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 1,000 average miles
I didn't actually choose these tires they were fitted prior to me picking up the car A6 3.0 quattro They are shocking i had the balance checked they were so bad. The car actually vibrates. They are useless under anything but mild driving. Definitely designed for low powered light cars. Took them off fitted pirelli. Totally different car now. Leave them alone the pirelli were only £50 dearer a pair
Helpful 1007
September 13, 2021
Given 10% while driving a Toyota Wish (205/65 R15) on mostly town for 2,000 easy going miles
These would have to be the worst tire I have ever had. The road noise and vibration is like driving on off road 4 wheel drive tires. Even had to check wheel bearings to see the noise wasn't coming from them. Put on a set of half worn tires from a friends car and the problems dissapeared straight away. Put my wheels on his car and it had the same issue. I don't know how people can sell these and tell you they are a good tire and great value for money. Should be a crime to sell them. Tire shop didn't want to know about them . They have done approx 4,000 Kim's and will never get to do anymore on my car . Avoid them like the plague
Helpful 935
June 6, 2021
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