The Hifly HF201 is a budget-focused summer ultra high performance tire that prioritizes low purchase price over outright performance. Across both driver feedback and professional testing it tends to sit in the lower tier overall, mainly due to limited wet-weather grip and safety margins. When you get a good set, it can feel reasonably comfortable and quiet for the money, but consistency is a recurring concern.
The quick answer
Owners say49%from 37 owner reviews34% would buy againRead the reviews
Strengths & weaknessesComfort, ValueWetRelative 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 April 2026.
Across the 2 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Hifly HF201 stops 14.2% longer than premium rivals, 9.9% longer than mid-range rivals and 2.3% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 24/100, and owners rate it 4.4/10 in the wet from 37 reviews.
How good is the Hifly HF201 in the dry?
Across the 2 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Hifly HF201 stops 7.6% longer than premium rivals, 3.5% longer than mid-range rivals and 0.2% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 34/100, and owners rate it 5.8/10 in the dry from 37 reviews.
How many miles does the Hifly HF201 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Hifly HF201 is expected to last around 24,296 miles (39,101 km).
What do owners say about the Hifly HF201?
Across 37 owner ratings the Hifly HF201 averages 49%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 5.8 out of 10 and Wet Grip lowest at 4.4. 7 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 33% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the Hifly HF201's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Hifly HF201 most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
More questions about the Hifly HF201(7)
How comfortable and quiet are the Hifly HF201?
Owners rate the Hifly HF201 5.7 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 35 reviews.
How well do the Hifly HF201 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Hifly HF201 4.7 out of 10 for wear across 35 reviews. 7 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 2,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Hifly HF201 again?
34% of owners say they would buy the Hifly HF201 again, based on the 32 owner reviews that answered the question. 31% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Hifly HF201's dry grip?
Of the 35 owner reviews analyzed for the Hifly HF201, 17 mention dry grip: 11 praise it (strong dry grip) and 6 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "the car stuck to the road in silence where my old tires would howl". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Hifly HF201's road noise?
Of the 35 owner reviews analyzed for the Hifly HF201, 12 mention road noise: 7 praise it (quiet) and 5 criticise it (noisy). One owner wrote: "The drive was immediately quieter and smoother". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Hifly HF201's tread life?
Of the 35 owner reviews analyzed for the Hifly HF201, 11 mention tread life: 6 praise it (long-lasting) and 5 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "Have now done 40,000km on them". Read those reviews
What sizes does the Hifly HF201 come in?
The Hifly HF201 is available in 138 sizes, ranging from 135-225/50-80 R12-17.
Driver feedback on the Hifly HF201 is mixed but skews negative overall, with many reporting poor grip (especially in the wet), vague handling, and a lack of confidence that makes the tire feel unsafe. A significant portion also complain about vibration/shake and difficulty balancing, sometimes linked to out-of-round tires or apparent build-quality issues. Higher-scoring reviews tend to praise the HF201 as a good-value budget tire that can be quiet and comfortable with acceptable grip and wear when driven moderately, but these positive experiences are in the minority versus the safety and refinement complaints.
What owners mention most counted across 35 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 37 ratings
Owner score49%
Dry Grip58%
Comfort57%
Road Feedback50%
Wear47%
Handling45%
Wet Grip44%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 81%
“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...”
“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...”
“I first bought the hifly tires on the advice of the tire salesman. They're absolutely great. The 185 65 R14 HF201 were fitted to a Mazda 323 Protege 1.8L. They're extremely comfortable and quiet. Grip is excellent in...”
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.
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.
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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.
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!
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
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 !
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..
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.
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.
