Do not buy! After only two seasons on these tires, I will throw them out and replace them with something better. Dangerously low wet grip which lead to me almost losing control of the car in a simple corner, understeers super easily. Unbearable road noise. Vehicle inspection (TÜV) said they wouldn't have given my car a pass with these on at the next inspection.
King Meiler Tires
Budget brand
11 current King Meiler tires, ranked using 10 independent tire tests and 3 owner reviews covering 144,000 miles of driving.
- 11current tires
- 10professional tests
- 3owner reviews
- 144,000 milescovered on them
The quick answer
| Pick | Tire | The evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | King Meiler Sport 1 KM 4.4 | TR Score 4.4 / 10 high confidence score |
| All Season | King Meiler AS1 KM 4.2 | TR Score 4.2 / 10 limited data so far |
| Winter | King Meiler Winter Tact WT84 6.4 | TR Score 6.4 / 10 limited data so far |
| Latest test result | King Meiler Sport 1 KM | #7 / 9 Are Budget Tires Finally Good Enough? 8 Cheap Tires VS 1 Premium Tire |
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 King Meiler test record
King Meiler has entered 10 independent comparison tests indexed on Tire Reviews.
Most recent test appearances
| Year | Test | Best placed tire | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Are Budget Tires Finally Good Enough? 8 Cheap Tires VS 1 Premium Tire Tire Reviews test | Sport 1 KM | #7 / 9 |
| 2023 | 2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test | Sport 1 KM | #36 / 50 |
| 2021 | 2021 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16 | Sport 1 KM | #15 / 15 |
| 2020 | 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test | Winter Tact WT81 | #14 / 14 |
| 2020 | 2020 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 205/55 R16 | Winter Tact WT81 | #14 / 15 |
| 2020 | 2020 Retread Summer Tire Test Tire Reviews test | HPZ | #3 / 3 |
| 2020 | 2020 Tire Market Overview Braking Test | Sport 3 KM | #50 / 50 |
| 2019 | 2019 Winter Tire Test Market Overview | Winter Tact WT84 | #45 / 53 |
| 2019 | 2019 All Season Tire Performance Overview | AS1 KM | #31 / 31 |
| 2018 | 2018 51 Winter Tire Shootout | Winter Tact WT81 | #39 / 52 |
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 King Meiler →
The current King Meiler range, ranked
The highest scoring King Meiler you can buy today is the King Meiler Winter Tact WT84, with a TR Score of 6.4 out of 10. 6 of the 11 current tires have earned a score.
Summer Tires 7
| # | Tire | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
King Meiler Sport 1 KM
|
High Performance | 4.4 | - | - |
| 2 |
King Meiler HPZ
|
Touring | 2.8 | 22% | 1 |
| 3 |
King Meiler Sport 3 KM
|
High Performance | 2.4 | - | - |
| 4 |
King Meiler Sport 2 KM
|
High Performance | - | - | - |
| 5 |
King Meiler OKO KM
|
High Performance | - | - | - |
| 6 |
King Meiler MHV3
|
Touring | - | - | - |
| 7 |
King Meiler A3 KM
|
Touring | - | - | - |
All Season Tires 2
| # | Tire | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
King Meiler AS1 KM
|
Touring | 4.2 | 96% | 2 |
| 2 |
King Meiler AS 2 KM
|
Touring | - | - | - |
Winter Tires 2
| # | Tire | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
King Meiler Winter Tact WT84
|
Touring | 6.4 | - | - |
| 2 |
King Meiler Winter Tact WT81
|
Touring | 2.8 | - | - |
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 King Meiler tires
Across 3 owner reviews and 144,000 miles of driving, King Meiler tires average 71% overall. The scores below show where owners rate the brand strongest.
- Dry Grip 9/10
- Wet Grip 7/10
- Road Feedback 9.5/10
- Handling 9/10
- Wear 6.7/10
- Comfort 6.7/10
- Buy again 6.7/10
- Snow Grip 10/10
- Ice Grip 10/10
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
I have ordered twice these high quality King Meiler all season tires. Driving mainly on highways in Northern Europe never had any issues. Highly recommendable.
These German manufactured, refurbished car tires are not only absolutely fantastic value for money, but their overall performance and wear and tear is equivalent to numerous premium brands.
In addition to this these retread / remould car tires are also incredibly eco-friendly as well and I would, most definitely, purchase another pair again.
In addition to this these retread / remould car tires are also incredibly eco-friendly as well and I would, most definitely, purchase another pair again.
Every King Meiler 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: King Meiler AS1 KM, King Meiler Winter Tact WT81, King Meiler HPZ.
| Tire | Season | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Meiler AS1 KM | All Season | 4.2 | 96% | 2 | 116,000 miles |
| King Meiler HPZ | Summer | 2.8 | 22% | 1 | 28,000 miles |
| King Meiler Winter Tact WT84 | Winter | 6.4 | - | - | - |
| King Meiler Sport 1 KM | Summer | 4.4 | - | - | - |
| King Meiler Winter Tact WT81 | Winter | 2.8 | - | - | - |
| King Meiler Sport 3 KM | Summer | 2.4 | - | - | - |
5 more King Meiler tires have no reviews yet
A3 KM, AS 2 KM, MHV3, OKO KM, Sport 2 KM
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Where this data comes from
Rankings combine independent test results with owner reviews submitted through this site, each naming the car, the tire, the size and the distance covered. Reviews are checked by hand before publication, and the page rebuilds automatically as new evidence arrives.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 using independent test results and the full body of owner reviews, weighted by how much evidence backs them.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.