Tested 3 times by independent publications, the King Meiler Sport 1 KM averages a finish of 19th.
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The King Meiler Sport 1 miles retreaded tire promises German engineering performance at Chinese tires pricing, and while the subjective qualities of the tire were fine, objectively it was near the back of each test.
Where the King Meiler Sport 1 KM finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 2 | P21 of 29.5 | 28% | - |
| Dry Handling | 1 | P4 of 9 | 63% | - |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 1 | P3 of 9 | 75% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 2 | P21.5 of 29.5 | 22% | - |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 1 | P40 of 50 | 20% | - |
| Wet Handling | 1 | P8 of 9 | 13% | - |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 1 | P7 of 9 | 25% | - |
| Wet Circle | 1 | P6 of 9 | 38% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 2 | P19 of 29.5 | 37% | - |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 2 | P22.5 of 29.5 | 35% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Subj. Comfort | 1 | P3 of 9 | 75% | - |
| Noise | 2 | P17.5 of 29.5 | 35% | - |
| Tire Weight | 1 | P34 of 50 | 33% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Wear | 2 | P19 of 32.5 | 40% | - |
| Value | 1 | P21 of 50 | 59% | - |
| Rolling Resistance | 1 | P8 of 9 | 13% | - |
| Fuel Consumption | 1 | P1 of 50 | 100% | 1 |
| Abrasion | 1 | P28 of 50 | 45% | - |
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
The King Meiler Sport 1 miles retreaded tire promises German engineering performance at Chinese tires pricing, and while the subjective qualities of the tire were fine, objectively it was near the back of each test.
The King Meiler Sport 1 is the only retreaded tire in the group, and could not keep up with the competition. Low levels of grip in the dry, with imprecise steering, and very low levels of grip in the wet. The Sport 1 is also the noisiest tire on test, and has an average fuel consumption.
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