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Kenda Emera A1

Touring Summer

The Kenda Emera A1 is a Touring Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

The quick answer

Owners say 73% from 9 owner reviews 67% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 13th average finish across 2 independent tests Latest: P19 of 20 · 2019 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Wet, Dry Value 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 September 2026.

  • 9owner reviews
  • 88,200miles driven
  • 2professional tests
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Tire Reviews Score

Kenda Emera A1

8.5/10

Better than 79% of summer tires

  • Medium Confidence
  • 2 tests
  • 9 owner reviews
Scores of the 406 summer tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests2 tests · 1 publication · 2019 82% 87%
Owner reviews9 owner reviews · rated 73% 58% 13%
Combined 79% 8.5

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.

Held at 8.5: a tire needs 3 independent tests to score higher.

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 95% 44% 2
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 83% 40% 2
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 6% 9% 1
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 27% 7% 1

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards. 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 90% 2
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 75% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 90% of the test figure. The other 10% 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. 2019 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P19 / 20
  2. 2019 2019 Summer 53 Tire Braking Shootout Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P7 / 53
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Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Kenda Emera A1 averages a finish of 13th.

2 Tests
0 Test Wins
13th Average
7th Best
19th Worst
The latest test

2019 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test P19 of 20

Conditionally recommended.

Weak: Wear Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

YearTestResultAward
20192019 Auto Bild Summer Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P19 / 20
20192019 Summer 53 Tire Braking ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P7 / 53
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Running Costs
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In 225/45 R17, the Kenda Emera A1 is projected to cost €37.66 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €942 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test.

Continental Premium Contact 6€19.43
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5€29.54
Michelin Pilot Sport 4€30.43
Kenda Emera A1€37.66
Tire purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tirecost per 1,000 miles
Assumes a typical car doing 29 mpg (rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €6.25 per gallon and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2019 test; financing costs are excluded.
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range88 sizes available

195-265Width35-55Profile15-20Rim78-103 V-YLoad/Speed Index2018First On Market

EU LabelAcross 88 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

70dB

Popular sizes245/45 R18225/40 R18215/55 R16205/55 R16225/45 R17235/40 R18
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Kenda Emera A1 in the wet?
Across the 2 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Kenda Emera A1 stops 1.9% longer than premium rivals, 5.9% shorter than mid-range rivals and 10% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 95/100, and owners rate it 6.9/10 in the wet from 9 reviews.
How good is the Kenda Emera A1 in the dry?
Across the 2 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Kenda Emera A1 stops 0.7% shorter than premium rivals, 3.4% shorter than mid-range rivals and 4.9% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 83/100, and owners rate it 7.9/10 in the dry from 9 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Kenda Emera A1?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the Kenda Emera A1's rolling resistance is 12% higher than premium rivals, 7.7% higher than mid-range rivals and 13.1% higher than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Kenda Emera A1 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Kenda Emera A1 is expected to last around 17,448 miles (28,080 km).
How much does the Kenda Emera A1 cost to run?
In 225/45 R17, the Kenda Emera A1 is projected to cost €37.66 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €942 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test. The cheapest to run in that test is the Continental Premium Contact 6, at €19.43.
More questions about the Kenda Emera A1 (5)
What is the Kenda Emera A1's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Kenda Emera A1 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 70 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Kenda Emera A1?
Owners rate the Kenda Emera A1 8.3 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 9 reviews.
How well do the Kenda Emera A1 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Kenda Emera A1 6.8 out of 10 for wear across 9 reviews. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 3,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Kenda Emera A1 again?
67% of owners say they would buy the Kenda Emera A1 again, based on the 9 owner reviews that answered the question. 67% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What sizes does the Kenda Emera A1 come in?
The Kenda Emera A1 is available in 286 sizes, ranging from 195-265/35-55 R15-20.
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Kenda Emera A1 Owner Reviews

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What owners say

Across 9 owner ratings the Kenda Emera A1 averages 73%. Owners rate Comfort highest at 8.3 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 6.8. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 67% of owners score it 70% or better.

Owner ratings averaged from 9 ratings

  • Owner score 73%
  • Comfort 83%
  • Dry Grip 79%
  • Road Feedback 73%
  • Handling 72%
  • Wet Grip 69%
  • Wear 68%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 84%

“These are VERY good tires, with supreme comfort and grip. As good for grip as my Continental EcoContact 6, but with more ride comfort. Quiet and quite a soft compound, with good handling. Because these prioritize...”

  • Suzuki SX4 Scross 1.4T Boosterjet
  • 1,000 miles
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Longest term 81%

“Extremely happy with this Tire in the dry will stick to the road through tight corners In the wet they are still a good Tire would like to say my car is Lowed with some camber I do 600+ kilometers a week and some heavy...”

  • Toyota 2006 Avalon
  • 39,000 miles
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All 9 Kenda Emera A1 reviews

Score spread across 9 written reviews
57%
Member
Initial Impressions

Fine in the dry, reasonably quiet.
Cannot trust them in the wet.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 4
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 6
84%
Member
These are VERY good tires, with supreme comfort and grip. As good for grip as my Continental EcoContact 6, but with more ride comfort. Quiet and quite a soft compound, with good handling. Because these prioritize comfort, road feedback is not quite as good as the Continentals, but it makes for a safe, relaxing drive. I will actively choose these for both my cars again. Excellent.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 889
81%
Member
Extremely happy with this Tire in the dry will stick to the road through tight corners
In the wet they are still a good Tire would like to say my car is Lowed with some camber I do 600+ kilometers a week and some heavy footed driving in there as well and have had just over 11 months of driving out of the rear tires compared to the 4 months I was getting from other brands
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 895

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It is not easy to handle the brake when Speed over 130km/h.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 3
  • Wet Grip 3
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 3
  • Wear 3
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 913
96%
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  • BMW 320i
  • 225/45 R17
  • 3,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
Very good tire, probably the best value for the money. Works very good on the car, I do not see any real disadvantages to the dunlop sportmaxx rt2 which were fitted before. The tires have a stronger sidewall and a bit better turn in feeling then the Dunlops, but lack a little bit in comfort when directly compared. Grip level and noise seems similar, with the difference that the Kenda-s work better on low temperature. The wear looks normal for the driven km-s. We will se how it will be over time, from the tests I have seem this should be the only disadvantage to more known brands amd models in the same class.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 953
20%
Member
  • Skoda
  • 205/55 R16
  • 20,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
I was overall not surprised by the qualities of this tire. As it has been said time and time again... you get what you pay for with tires!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 3
  • Wet Grip 2
  • Road Feedback 1
  • Handling 2
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 4
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 986
97%
Member
  • 215/55 R16
  • 9,000 miles
  • Mostly Town
  • Average
Good grip specially on motorway.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 884
96%
Member
Very good tires. Grips well. A lot more quiet and sharper cornering feedback than my old bridestone potenza.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 879
91%
Member
Bought these tires very recently to replace my badly worn Pirellis at the front of my Jaguar XF. I've had good results from other budget brands in the past so had no hesitation in buying tires made by a relatively unheard of company (a quick search revealed that they've been in business for over 60 years and a Finnish tire test last year rated these very highly) To buy 2 of these tires cost significantly less than the cost of a single tire from a well known brand. The day after fitment I needed to do a long run from London to Bolton and back, going north I came off the motorway to enjoy a more scenic route through the Derbyshire dales and peak district. At this point the weather was relatively dry and the grip was just fine through the hills and winding roads. I did detect a slight hint of under steer in some of the sharper bends, certainly not concerned by this it was easily compensated for. I did the return journey on motorway only as the weather was dreadful, torrential rain all the way home for over 200 miles. These tires had no grip problems at all in the wet and not once did I suffer any aquaplaning (there was a lot of standing water on the M1, I stayed in the fast lane for well over 100 miles) The road noise from these tires is better than the pirellis that I had before, and I have not noticed any significant drop in MPG over this trip. These cost me £55 each and I am very pleased with them, will definitely buy them again. Bear in mind that in this instance they were fitted to the front wheels of a rear wheel drive vehicle, they may behave differently if they are also used for propulsion.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 926
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