97%
- Toyota Corolla Altis
- 195/65 R15
- Mostly Motorways
- Average
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Minerva Radial 209
The Minerva Radial 209 is a Touring Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.
The quick answer
Strengths & weaknesses
Value, Comfort
Dry
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 February 2025.
- 3owner reviews
- 9,000miles driven
- 3professional tests
All Tests
View Test ResultsTested 3 times by independent publications, the Minerva Radial 209 averages a finish of 29th.
3
Tests
0
Test Wins
29th
Average
24th
Best
35th
Worst
Finishing position in each test
| Year | Test | Result | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2024 Summer Tire Market OverviewAuto Bild · 205/55 R16 | P29 / 55 | |
| 2023 | 2023 ADAC Summer Tire TestADAC · 205/55 R16 | P35 / 50 | |
| 2018 | 2018 AutoBild Summer Tire OverviewAuto Bild · 195/65 R15 | P24 / 51 |
On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict
Dimensions & Label Scores
View AllSize Range24 sizes available
165-225Width50-75Profile14-16Rim75-102 T-WLoad/
EU Label
Fuel
A
B
C100%
D
E
Wet
A
B100%
C
D
E
Noise
70dB B
Popular sizes195/65 R15
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Minerva Radial 209 in the wet?
Across the 2 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Minerva Radial 209 stops 15.7% longer than premium rivals, 13.3% longer than mid-range rivals and 0.2% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 21/100, and owners rate it 9/10 in the wet from 3 reviews.
How good is the Minerva Radial 209 in the dry?
Across the 2 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Minerva Radial 209 stops 9.3% longer than premium rivals, 5.9% longer than mid-range rivals and 1.4% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 18/100, and owners rate it 9.3/10 in the dry from 3 reviews.
How many miles does the Minerva Radial 209 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Minerva Radial 209 is expected to last around 21,499 miles (34,599 km).
What is the Minerva Radial 209's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Minerva Radial 209 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 70 dB for noise.
What sizes does the Minerva Radial 209 come in?
The Minerva Radial 209 is available in 48 sizes, ranging from 165-225/50-75 R14-16.
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Minerva Radial 209 Owner Reviews
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Across 3 owner ratings the Minerva Radial 209 averages 94%. Owners rate Comfort highest at 9.7 out of 10 and Wet Grip lowest at 9.
Owner ratings averaged from 3 ratings
- Owner score 94%
- Comfort 97%
- Dry Grip 93%
- Road Feedback 93%
- Handling 93%
- Wear 93%
- Wet Grip 90%
All 3 Minerva Radial 209 reviews
Score spread across 3 written reviews
100%
- Honda 1.8 VTi
- 195/65 R15
- 4,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Average
Value for money
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