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Marshal MU12

High Performance Summer

The Marshal MU12 is an economy performance summer tire with favorable owner reports of dry handling and steering. Its two independent braking tests found long dry and wet stops, while owner opinions on noise are divided.

The quick answer

Owners say 86% from 10 owner reviews 100% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 45th average finish across 2 independent tests Latest: P46 of 50 · 2026 See every test

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 May 2026.

  • 10owner reviews
  • 56,031miles driven
  • 2professional tests
  • 184sizes available
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Tire Reviews Score

Marshal MU12

5.8/10

Better than 25% of summer tires

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

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests2 tests · 1 publication · 2020-2026 14% 86%
Owner reviews10 owner reviews · rated 86% 96% 14%
Combined 25% 5.8

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 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 15% 53% 2
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 22% 47% 2

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 14% 2

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 85% of the test figure. The other 15% 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. 2026 2026 Summer Braking Super Tire Test - How do 52 Tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? Auto Bild · 245/45 R19 P46 / 50
  2. 2020 2020 Tire Market Overview Braking Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R18 P43 / 50
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Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Marshal MU12 averages a finish of 45th.

2 Tests
0 Test Wins
45th Average
43rd Best
46th Worst
YearTestResultAward
20262026 Summer Braking Super Tire Test - How do 52 Tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking?Auto Bild · 245/45 R19P46 / 50
20202020 Tire Market Overview Braking TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R18P43 / 50
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Size Range110 sizes available

185-315Width30-70Profile15-22Rim81-116 H-YLoad/Speed Index2016First On Market

EU LabelAcross 110 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

70-74dB

Popular sizes245/45 R19215/50 R17215/45 R17205/55 R16245/35 R20195/55 R15
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Marshal MU12 in the wet?
Across the 2 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Marshal MU12 stops 23.9% longer than premium rivals, 16.7% longer than mid-range rivals and 6% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 15/100, and owners rate it 8.5/10 in the wet from 10 reviews.
How good is the Marshal MU12 in the dry?
Across the 2 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Marshal MU12 stops 10.6% longer than premium rivals, 6.3% longer than mid-range rivals and 1.3% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 22/100, and owners rate it 9.1/10 in the dry from 10 reviews.
What do owners say about the Marshal MU12?
Across 10 owner ratings the Marshal MU12 averages 86%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 9.1 out of 10 and Comfort lowest at 8. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 100% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the Marshal MU12's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Marshal MU12 most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Marshal MU12?
Owners rate the Marshal MU12 8 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 10 reviews.
More questions about the Marshal MU12 (3)
How well do the Marshal MU12 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Marshal MU12 8.3 out of 10 for wear across 10 reviews. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 3,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Marshal MU12 again?
100% of owners say they would buy the Marshal MU12 again, based on the 9 owner reviews that answered the question. 56% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What sizes does the Marshal MU12 come in?
The Marshal MU12 is available in 184 sizes, ranging from 185-315/30-70 R15-22.
Owner Questions (1)
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Kindly i need to know which one is the best?! Marshal mu12 or hankook ventus prime 3.
Thanks in advance
April 29, 2024
I've not seen the Marshal tire tested, however I think it would be a safe guess that the Hankook was the better overall product.

Marshal MU12 Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 10 reviews

Dry handling is the strongest recurring owner positive for the Marshal MU12, with praise for planted cornering and responsive steering. All ten written reviews are positive overall, averaging 86.7%, and some owners also like its dry grip and ride comfort. Noise is more divided, with three complaints against two favorable comments, so quieter running is not a consistent advantage. Six reviews are initial impressions, making the overall picture mainly one of the tire when new. Mid-life accounts support the handling praise, but there are no end-of-life reviews to establish a dependable tread-life or ageing verdict.

What owners mention most counted across 8 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 10 ratings

  • Owner score 86%
  • Dry Grip 91%
  • Handling 89%
  • Road Feedback 87%
  • Wet Grip 85%
  • Wear 83%
  • Comfort 80%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 90%

“tire offered very good dry grip and precise cornering that is not expected from a tire in this price range... overall handling was very very good... maybe even better than the Kumho Ecsta range (PS31 & KU31 & HS51) i...”

  • Daewoo Lanos
  • 15,000 miles
Read full review → 897 found this helpful

All 10 Marshal MU12 reviews

Score spread across 10 written reviews
89%
Member
Initial Impressions
  • BMW
  • 275/40 R18
  • 10,000 miles
Very surprised suit the f10 perfectly, never had wheel spin let go at the rear once yet. Feel substatially better grip than previous dunlops and conti's
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 66
83%
Alex
Initial Impressions
Hey all!
Just got these for my X5 F15 in 315/35/20 Rear and 275/40/20 Front.
Right off the bat they are louder than the winter set i had on and they are much firmer than I had thought they'd be. To me it doesn't matter that much, however I note it as I know that many drivers prefer comfort.
This is an initial impression and ignoring the slightly higher road noise they are very responsive, car feels more planted and snappier.
Even tho they are quite firm, at speed, bumps are absorbed quite well.
Let's see how they get through the summer 2026 and I might update this toward autumn.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 8
  • Comfort 7
Helpful 86
90%
MMamdouh
tire offered very good dry grip and precise cornering that is not expected from a tire in this price range... overall handling was very very good... maybe even better than the Kumho Ecsta range (PS31 & KU31 & HS51) i had before
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 897

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94%
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Introduced to me by the garage on my Camry.

Noticed instantly the improvement compared to the original tire on my vehicle. More confidence steering feel on highway

Have been driving on it for 10k km
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 873
90%
Member
Was using Toyo Proxes TR1 previously. The tire tend to be noisy after 30% wear although Dry Grip and Wet Grip are good. Just changed to this Marshal MU12 after strong recommendation by Tire Shop. Driven for 1,500km. Everything was better than my expectation compared to my previous set
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 1,014
72%
Member
Had to replace my P Zero tires at 40,000km (screws, pot holes etc.) Buying a set of 4 of these was $200 less than 2 P Zeros tires.
The economy has dropped a little.
Road noise is slightly up.
Handles good in a 300hp AWD car.
Same Speed rated as more expensive tires.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 7
Helpful 954
87%
Member
  • Skoda
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3,000 miles
  • Mostly Motorways
  • Spirited
I have replaced the Bridgestone Turanza ER300 with the MU12 tires. The MU12 tires are superior in terms of performance, but they do produce more noise compared to the ER300 tires.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 956
86%
Member
This tire very comfort and stable
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 1,001
76%
Member
Overall very good
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 7
Helpful 1,056
100%
Member
Only just fitted to my 2019 KIA Sportage GT Line. Much quiter than the Hankook tires which came fitted with the vehicle. Good ride and handling performance so far. Only run for around 700+ klms but so far very happy. Only dry highway driving towing a 1600kg caravan. Really worth considering before you go to the high end tire brands.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 1,092
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