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Linglong Green Max

The Linglong Green Max is an economy ultra high performance summer tire that offers a convincing everyday package for the money, particularly if your priorities are low noise, comfort and straightforward grip. Across user feedback, it often feels secure in normal driving with commendable dry grip and better-than-expected wet traction for the price. Professional testing broadly agrees on its value and refinement, while highlighting clear dynamic limits when pushed harder.

6.5
Tire Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
Medium Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
76%
Wet Grip
68%
Road Feedback
67%
Handling
68%
Wear
66%
Comfort
71%
Buy again
68%
40 Reviews
69% Average
305,052 miles driven
4 Tests (avg: 16th)
Linglong Green Max

Linglong Green Max

Summer Economy
BETA
6.5 / 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.

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Wet
71.8
2x / 5 tests
Value
69.6
0.42x / 2 tests
Dry
57.6
1.8x / 4 tests
Comfort
55
0.32x / 2 tests

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

Braking
75.6
4 tests
Handling
55.6
4 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 4
Publications: 2
Period: 2011 - 2020
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 40
Avg Rating: 69%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.53
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
2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test Auto Zeitung 2020 225/50 R17 14/20 11 metrics
2019 Summer 53 Tire Braking Shootout Auto Bild 2019 225/45 R17 27/45 2 metrics
2016 GTU Performance Summer Tire Test 2016 225/45 R17 13/14 0 metrics
2011 Finnish ECO Touring Tire Test 2011 205/55 r16 11/15 0 metrics
4
Tests
16th
Average
11th
Best
27th
Worst
Latest Tire Test Results
14th/20
Short wet braking.
Weak traction and lateral stability in the wet, poor balance in the dry.
27th/45
13th/14

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Review Summary

Based on 39 user reviews

Drivers' experiences with the Linglong Green Max are mixed but tilt positive overall. Many high-scoring reviews praise strong dry and wet grip for the price, low noise/comfort, and good value, with some noting acceptable wear. However, a notable minority-especially among lower scores-report poor high-speed/sporty handling, wet grip concerns, vibration/out-of-round issues, and sidewall durability problems. For typical, non-sporty driving, many find it a strong budget choice; hard drivers and those needing premium stability should be cautious.

Strengths
  • Good wet grip for price
  • Solid dry grip
  • Low noise/comfort
  • Value for money
  • Acceptable tread wear
Areas for Improvement
  • Poor sporty/high-speed handling
  • Wet grip concerns (minority)
  • Vibration/out-of-round quality issues
  • Sidewall durability/bubbles/blowouts

Top 3 Linglong Green Max Reviews

Given 66% while driving a Honda Accord Tourer (225/35 R19) on mostly country roads for 0 spirited miles
I initially really liked these tires, as they performed splendid all around, BUT.. admittedly, I probably drive like a madman, and these tires didn't cope with me, so I had.. (hold on) THREE blow-outs.. my first three ever.. within 5000 miles!

Two of them blew violent, on the side wall of the tire.. both on the nside of the wheel facing inwards.. one front, one rear.. at "good country road speed" 80-90 KM/t / 56 MPH - The last one, sort of just went flat, on the highway, at 110 KMT / 70 MPH, and althought I stopped immediately, there was a hone in the side wall of the tire.. and again, on the inside!

I challenge my tires.. and these had great grip / traction / low noise, but very bad durability ! I dont do handbrake turns, or anything like that, so why should two of them blow up like that.! I was pretty surprised, and sort of hope, that these tires are off the market.. "coz them babies are dangerous".. for mad drivers anyway!
August 13, 2024
Given 100% while driving a Audi 1.8T Quattro (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 0 miles
Good quality
November 26, 2024
Given 24% while driving a (285/35 R22) on mostly motorways for 1,200 easy going miles
The tread of the tires is not straight. This causes enormous vibrations on the car, this from 115km/h.
You should not expect service from Ling long.
Cheap junk.
Never again.
September 9, 2023

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Latest Linglong Green Max Reviews

Given 17% while driving a Toyota 2019 Rav4 (235/65 R17) on mostly motorways for 10,000 average miles
Will never ever buy it again, and I recommend you guys never ever buy this brand
November 10, 2025
Given 42% while driving a Mercedes Benz CLK 320 Convertible (225/45 R18) on mostly motorways for 10,000 average miles
On my lowered CLK this was a budget-option, but as always: Cheap is expensive. In a year I had 5 flat tires! And that while I am a relaxed driver. (twice on a highway cruising 130 kmh) No signs of sabotage.
In the wet it slipped throug hnearly causing a collission. never again.
September 30, 2025
Given 13% while driving a Saab Automobile 9 3 Aero HOT (215/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 200 average miles
Previous owner of my car had bought these as new tires for the car but the experience with were so awful I had to share.

The car was shaking above 80km/h and at 100km/h it felt like it bounced sideways a little. I thought yeah balancing is not done correctly and took the tires to a shop. They stated that the tires were infact not round but elliptical on top of that they were impossible to balance.

So I went and bought some premium tires and no more issues. I never had tried budget tires before and this was certainly my last experience with them. Never again 0/5.
July 27, 2023
Given 49% while driving a Honda Mobilio (185/65 R15) on mostly town for 20,000 average miles
I'm from India, I bought the ling long max tires for my Honda mobilio. At 20k miles they have reached mid life. The side corner of the tire is too soft. I purchase 4 tires out of which 1 got a side bubble at 5k kilometers and had to be replaced with another brand at my cost since we don't have a dealer network for this brand in India. This is my last purchase for ling long.
January 3, 2023
Given 84% while driving a Peugeot 607 (235/45 R18 W) on mostly motorways for 100 average miles
Bought 4 new tires for my 607 2.7 hdi
Which is a comfi car of 1800 kg
I life in the south of France and commute 160 km a day on the highway.
Since it is almost never wet I could not be bordered with that.

Comming from P zero what was a disapointment at the price 178 a piece. ( mounted )
It always a nice feeling to treat youself and nowing you have got one of the best tires beneath you.
They look nice to but I already had exeperience wih LingLong so I went back to the greenmax.

Bought 4 new Linglongs at 65 euro's mounted

Finaly silence and ease back in my car.
For that money the best tire for me and my car.
January 22, 2019
Given 80% while driving a Volkswagen Bora Tdi Sport (225/40 R18 W) on mostly town for 2,000 average miles
I purchased these tires as i had some budget constraints and couldnt really afford to go with anything else, prior to these i had Goodride SV308 which was not a great tire, a friend of mine told me to try the Linlong's as he was also using them so i gave them a shot expecting a mediocre tire and instead i was pleasantly surprised..the car changed dramatically, cornering was now excellent, overall ride quality much softer and there was considerably less noise whilst on the highway, The roads here in Chile are terrible but these tires have surprisingly escaped intact from some pretty vigorous driving and potholes. my car is lowered on H&R Sports suspension and the ride quality remains comfortable. havent really tried them in the wet as it doesn't rain often here. overall very happy with the purchase and performance of these tires.
May 22, 2018
Given 81% while driving a Volkswagen Golf GT TDI 140 (225/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 20,000 average miles
Firstly I bought my VW golf with the Linglong GreenMax fitted to the rear, these had done atleast 25,000 miles last year and I was impressed with the overall performance. When I come to renew the tires I thought I would once again buy a full new set of Linglong greenmax. 18" 225 45 Honestly these tires are great, stick to the road well in the dry and a grade B performance rating in the wet and are an amazing price for 18" low profile at £170 online! Why not buy 4new tires everytime! I can't stand cars with multiple tire brands and wouldn't even consider a part worn replacement ever, whatever the brand was! If your not a brand snob (I work in branding and packaging and I understand you can buy quality without having to pay over the odds) Ling Long may not be the most well know brand but the GreenMax tire is there best tire made and performs well if not better than some of the the more expensive mid range tires in the class. I also have another VW project car which I have bought another set of Linglong Greenmax for these are 16" 215 40 and I'm looking forward to seeing how these perform! Overall my experience with the Greemax tires is great and I would recommend them to anyone if they are looking at replacing a ful set of tires! Price paid £170 for 4thres from tire leader, fitting at my local garage £60.
April 21, 2017
Given 40% while driving a Mazda 323 C 1.5 BA 1997 (185/60 R14) on a combination of roads for 2,000 average miles
I can't review all points cause I lack the (comparasion) experience. Just can say that grip is afwul and very unpredictable once lost track. It's not due to the cars alignment which is perfectly fine. Continental winter 175/65 and PremiumContact 2E 155/70 offer much better grip on same car, difference is really huge. Please avoid this tire if you drive high speeds or like sporty cornering.
Grip on wet is so bad that these tires don't deserve further attention so I won't go into detail on other points. I think this kind of tires should be forbidden, probably better alternatieves from known brands (falken/fulda/nokian/toyo/yokohama/kumho/hankook) have a slighly higher price (10-20%) so it's not worth the risk to me.
March 26, 2017
Given 97% while driving a Jaguar X Type 2.5SE (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 6,000 average miles
an all round good tire that offers value for money .
i use them on an all wheel drive jaguar .
they are excellent in the wet as they are in the dry road noise is very low and on new roads all you can here is the engine.
I've used these tires many times before from being on a 2.5 sri to a normal 1.8 ford Mondeo .
i normally get over 10000 miles from a full set of these .
id recommend them to all who are looking for some thing that offers max grip in the rain and on dry roads and don't want to have loads of road noise ..would i get them again yes i would will be ordering my next set very soon ready to put on the car when i need them
February 25, 2017
Given 66% while driving a Fiat Stilo (225/45 R17 W) on mostly motorways for 8,000 spirited miles
Whilst my car is no Porchse, nor is it a BMW 7 series, however, I cover and continue to do.so every wk-end 520mile round journey. Approximately 80 mile is very very narrow, pot holed back twisty country lanes, leading to M4, and M25. I have yet to encounter ice or snow, however, I have driven in heavy at times vision down to 5metre heavy water logged roads. These tires have not let me down, and I push the car hard on every inch of the journey. The grip in dry weather has not diminished in wet, and to be honest, I read the drivers review from.Cyprus and glad I ignored it. Not the quietest, however, found it hard to knock them for the price. Couldn't quote on wear, as coming up to a year and don't think they are down 50%.
January 12, 2017
Given 67% while driving a Peugeot 206 GTI 180 (205/40 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles
After one year use of this tire i am convinced that is very good low budget tire for use on normal driving mode
October 29, 2016
Given 77% while driving a Peugeot 208 1.6 vti (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 20,000 average miles
My Peugeot 207 was fitted with a brand new set of greenmaxes when i bought it last year. I've now done just under 20000miles and they are now reaching the point when the fronts need replacing. These Tires are excellent and i wouldnt hesitate to buy another set.
September 24, 2016
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