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Linglong Sport Master 4S

Replaces the Grip Master 4S

The Linglong Sport Master 4S is an economy all-season touring tire with strong dry grip and braking. Its main shortcomings are snow traction and handling, aquaplaning resistance and often high rolling resistance.

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Tests say 10th average finish across 8 independent tests Latest: P18 of 30 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Dry, Wet Value, Snow 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 October 2026.

  • 8professional tests

Tire Reviews Score

Linglong Sport Master 4S

8.7/10

Better than 78% of all-season tires

  • High Confidence
  • 8 tests
Scores of the 193 all-season tires we have tested

How this score is built

Source Better than Weight
Independent tests8 tests · 6 publications · 2025-2026 78% 100%
Owner reviewsNo owner reviews yet – 0%
Combined 78% 8.7

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.

Category by category

How it compares with other all-season 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 67% 30% 8
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 93% 24% 8
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 26% 22% 7
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice Not tested, counted as average 13% –
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 28% 7% 7
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 48% 5% 7

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 84% 8
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 68% 7
TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 22% 7

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 93% of the test figure. The other 7% comes from its predecessor, the Linglong Grip Master 4S, 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. 2026 2026 All Season Tire Braking Test - 30 Sets Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P18 / 30
  2. 2026 2026 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test Auto Zeitung · 225/45 R17 P9 / 10
  3. 2026 2026 Auto Express All Season Tire Test Auto Express · 205/55 R16 P7 / 8
  4. 2025 2025 Autobild Crossover SUV All Season Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 215/50 R18 P9 / 10
  5. 2025 2025 Auto Bild Sports Car All Season Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 225/45 R18 P8 / 10
  6. 2025 2025 Autobild SUV All Season Tire Test Auto Bild Allrad · 215/55 R17 P10 / 11
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  1. 2025 2025 AutoBild All Season Tire Test Auto Bild · 225/40 R18 P14 / 15
  2. 2025 The Best All Season Tires for 2025/26 Tire Reviews · 205/45 R17 P6 / 9

Tested 8 times by independent publications, the Linglong Sport Master 4S averages a finish of 10th.

8 Tests
0 Test Wins
10th Average
6th Best
18th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20252026

Finishing position in each test

Every independent test of the Linglong Sport Master 4S, newest first
YearTestResultAward
20262026 All Season Tire Braking Test - 30 SetsAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P18 / 30
20262026 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire TestAuto Zeitung · 225/45 R17P9 / 10
20262026 Auto Express All Season Tire TestAuto Express · 205/55 R16P7 / 8
20252025 Autobild Crossover SUV All Season TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 215/50 R18P9 / 10
20252025 Auto Bild Sports Car All Season Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 225/45 R18P8 / 10
20252025 Autobild SUV All Season Tire TestAuto Bild Allrad · 215/55 R17P10 / 11
20252025 AutoBild All Season Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/40 R18P14 / 15
2025The Best All Season Tires for 2025/26Tire Reviews · 205/45 R17P6 / 9Tested by Tire Reviews Satisfactory

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Running Costs
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In 225/45 R17, the Linglong Sport Master 4S is projected to cost €31.61 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €790 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2026 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test.

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 2026 test; financing costs are excluded.
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range60 sizes available

155-245Width35-80Profile13-19Rim75-108 T-WLoad/Speed Index2022First On Market

EU LabelAcross 60 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

68-72dB A/B

3PMSF on every size

Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Linglong Sport Master 4S in the wet?
Across the 8 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Linglong Sport Master 4S stops 2.5% longer than premium rivals, 1% shorter than mid-range rivals and 8.8% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 67/100.
How good is the Linglong Sport Master 4S in the dry?
Across the 8 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Linglong Sport Master 4S stops 1.7% shorter than premium rivals, 3.5% shorter than mid-range rivals and 5.7% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 93/100.
How good is the Linglong Sport Master 4S in the snow?
Across the 7 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Linglong Sport Master 4S stops 5.4% longer than premium rivals, 7.8% longer than mid-range rivals and 5.6% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 7 snow-traction tests, it is 5.1% worse than premium rivals, 4.8% worse than mid-range rivals and 1.9% better than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 26/100.
How fuel efficient is the Linglong Sport Master 4S?
Across the 7 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Linglong Sport Master 4S's rolling resistance is 8.2% higher than premium rivals, 7.2% higher than mid-range rivals and 5.9% higher than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Linglong Sport Master 4S last?
Based on test and owner data, the Linglong Sport Master 4S is expected to last around 23,752 miles (38,225 km).
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How much does the Linglong Sport Master 4S cost to run?
In 225/45 R17, the Linglong Sport Master 4S is projected to cost €31.61 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €790 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2026 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test. The cheapest to run in that test is the Michelin CrossClimate 3, at €21.48.
What is the Linglong Sport Master 4S's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Linglong Sport Master 4S most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 69 dB for noise.
What does the Linglong Sport Master 4S replace?
The Linglong Sport Master 4S is the successor to the Linglong Grip Master 4S in Linglong's range.
What sizes does the Linglong Sport Master 4S come in?
The Linglong Sport Master 4S is available in 112 sizes, ranging from 155-245/35-80 R13-19.
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