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 January 2025.
What is the Matador MP 46 Hectorra 2's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Matador MP 46 Hectorra 2 most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Matador MP 46 Hectorra 2?
Owners rate the Matador MP 46 Hectorra 2 8.4 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 53 reviews.
How well do the Matador MP 46 Hectorra 2 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Matador MP 46 Hectorra 2 8.5 out of 10 for wear across 53 reviews. 22 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 7,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Matador MP 46 Hectorra 2 again?
84% of owners say they would buy the Matador MP 46 Hectorra 2 again, based on the 57 owner reviews that answered the question. 67% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Matador MP 46 Hectorra 2's value for money?
Of the 51 owner reviews analyzed for the Matador MP 46 Hectorra 2, 23 mention value for money: 22 praise it (good value) and 1 criticise it (poor value). One owner wrote: "these are a quality tire at a great price". Read those reviews
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What do owners say about the Matador MP 46 Hectorra 2's wet grip?
Of the 51 owner reviews analyzed for the Matador MP 46 Hectorra 2, 23 mention wet grip: 20 praise it (confident wet grip) and 3 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "The wet grip is also really really good". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Matador MP 46 Hectorra 2's dry grip?
Of the 51 owner reviews analyzed for the Matador MP 46 Hectorra 2, 20 mention dry grip: 18 praise it (strong dry grip) and 2 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "The level of grip is fantastic". Read those reviews
What sizes does the Matador MP 46 Hectorra 2 come in?
The Matador MP 46 Hectorra 2 is available in 1 sizes, ranging from 225/60 R16.
Across 57 owner ratings the Matador MP 46 Hectorra 2 averages 82%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.8 out of 10 and Handling lowest at 7.5. 22 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 85% of owners score it 70% or better.
Owner ratings averaged from 57 ratings
Owner score82%
Dry Grip88%
Wear85%
Comfort84%
Wet Grip82%
Road Feedback79%
Handling75%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 36%
“The worst tire ever. Bouncy when I drive a corner with 80 km/h. The sidewall moves in the middle of the corner an I then need to steer again. There is no predictable driving characteristic, the tire gives steering...”
“Had a blow out on the motorway so called a mobile tire fitter who said the continental sport contact 3's I was running were out of stock and the closest match was the Matadors. I had 2 new rears fitted and the nexr day...”
“After the excellent pair of my Michelin pe2 passed away, I replaced them with matador's. Much more cheaper choise, with similar good reviews here. It was totally wrong idea to compare my previous tires with these. In...”
The worst tire ever. Bouncy when I drive a corner with 80 km/h. The sidewall moves in the middle of the corner an I then need to steer again. There is no predictable driving characteristic, the tire gives steering feedback like driving on marbles.
And on the motorway with 100Km/h in the wet the car went siedeways.
I‘m driving a e46 m3 and a friend of mine put these on. I am now gonna change them for Michelin PS4s
shocking in the wet. My Audi A3 sport back goes sideways in a corner when the boost comes in, have too drive like my granny. These tires where new on the car when I brought it can't wait to change them.
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After the excellent pair of my Michelin pe2 passed away, I replaced them with matador's. Much more cheaper choise, with similar good reviews here. It was totally wrong idea to compare my previous tires with these. In the first 10000 km my Citroen seems to be more comfortable with a nice but nervous grip is limit conditions, driving with less aggressive style than wearing my previous set. After 15000 km decided to replace front with rears, because the behavior of my car became unusually strange. For 2000km my car replaced it's name, in summer conditions. When the winter started, especially in rainy days, my car Started spinning even with 3rd gear, fast cornering was dangerous. Certainly not a tire that inspire spiritual driving. Not suggested even for a value choise. I was more satisfied with other midrange brands like, falken and Uniroyal, which were more close to a premium pair.
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great value for the price handling up there with the best
29%
Member
Audi
225/45 R17
20,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Spirited
These tires are dreadful. I've always put branded tires on my cars as I'm a big believer that you get what you pay for, and after all the tires provide the contact between you/your car and the road. However, I've a new car on order which is being delivered in a couple of months time, so I thought I would something cheaper on 2 worn out rear tires. I therefore plumped for the Matador M46 and what a mistake. It feels like the rear end of my car is driving on jelly. You give the cars throttle a bit of a squeeze exiting a end and I get a dashboard full of anti-skid warning lights. Really wish I had spent a few more quid and keep with the branded tires as I feel vulnerable driving on these poor tires. Avoid them!
These were on a Octavia VRS i purchased recently. Have now driven them for approx 1000 miles. Must admit to being fairly impressed, Ive tried many tires over the years and the cheaper ones are usually not worth having - frequently being OK in the dry but awful in the wet.
These tires have proven to be capable in both the dry and the wet, which for such a reasonably priced tire is rare. No idea on wear as yet, but I am tempted to buy a set again when these wear out.
Only thing I would say is that they seem to need inflating slightly more than some other tires, perhaps a slightly soft sidewall, this can lead to a very slightly harder ride than ideal.
Replaced the mix and match tires on the Mercedes and it has transformed into a comfortable and safe tourer.Grip is good in both dry and wet. I think the softness of the tirewall does hamper the feedback a tad but the steering on this Merc can be a little numb anyway. Noise is down, fuel economy is up and the comfort levels have improved massively. The wear indicators are a good idea and the tread pattern looks superb. Not a cheap tire but better value than a budget because budgets are pants and better value than a top brand as they can cost the earth. Have used Matador in the past and will use again. The MP44 Elite are also superb.
Replaced my bridgestone RE050a's with these after seeing such excellent reviews. I don't normally buy mid range tires, but thought I'd give it a try.. Wish I hadn't now!
Absolutely hate them, grip is very average in both dry and wet but for me the killer is the very soft side wall.
I have lost all confidence in my car, have some new bridgestones on the way to replace these tires after a week!
Excellent tire for the price!! A lot better than Falken452. Very soft and comfy ride while handling is superb compared to run flats. The car is transformed!! Definitely buy again
86%
Member
BMW
265/30 R19
17,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Spirited
Had these fitted on the rear of my remapped 320d producing 210bhp and 450nm (330ft lb) torque and I do drive the car very hard
The grip from these is far better than that of the dunlops previously fitted. Wet grip was surprisingly good, pushed hard in the wet and they held really well - back end never stepped out and barely a flicker of the traction control light.
Road noise and comfort also better than the previous dunlops although they were run flats.
Standing water at 70-80mph on the motorway didn't phase them, felt solid and planted with no fear of aqua planing.
Only issue is they lasted 17000 miles - but then that's possibly my aggressive driving style.
Would definitely reccomend these tires and will be replacing with the same again.
Had these tire previously on my st, They are an excellent tire!
Compared with conti michelin and goodyear these are there abouts, Great dry handling, good in the wet, wear i found to be about the same as a conti/michelin etc. Great all around tire, For the price at £67 a corner from CAMSKILL 225-45-17w these are a bargain!
