44%
- Opel Signum 2.2 DTi
- 205/60 R16
- 20,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Easy Going
Minerva tires like a plastic. Very slippery on the road. Will never buy again.
Minerva minerva F109
The Minerva minerva F109 is a Touring Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.
The quick answer
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.
- 6owner reviews
- 44,700miles driven
- 1professional tests
- 4sizes available
All Tests
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1
Tests
0
Test Wins
43rd
Average
43rd
Best
43rd
Worst
| Year | Test | Result | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2016 Market Overview - Braking TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16 | P43 / 50 |
Dimensions & Label Scores
View AllSize Range4 sizes available
175-195Width50-60Profile14-16Rim77-86 H-VLoad/
EU Label
Fuel
A
B
C
D100%
E
Wet
A
B
C
D100%
E
Noise
70dB B
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Minerva minerva F109's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Minerva minerva F109 most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, D for wet grip and 70 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Minerva minerva F109?
Owners rate the Minerva minerva F109 6 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 6 reviews.
How well do the Minerva minerva F109 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Minerva minerva F109 5 out of 10 for wear across 6 reviews. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 3,750 miles.
Would owners buy the Minerva minerva F109 again?
17% of owners say they would buy the Minerva minerva F109 again, based on the 6 owner reviews that answered the question. 0% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What sizes does the Minerva minerva F109 come in?
The Minerva minerva F109 is available in 4 sizes, ranging from 175-195/50-60 R14-16.
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Minerva minerva F109 Owner Reviews
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Across 6 owner ratings the Minerva minerva F109 averages 51%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 7 out of 10 and Wet Grip lowest at 4.3. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 17% of owners score it 70% or better.
Owner ratings averaged from 6 ratings
- Owner score 51%
- Dry Grip 70%
- Comfort 60%
- Road Feedback 52%
- Handling 50%
- Wear 50%
- Wet Grip 43%
All 6 Minerva minerva F109 reviews
Score spread across 6 written reviews
46%
- Citroën c3 Picasso 1.6 diesel
- 195/55 R16 H
- 2,500 miles
- Mostly Country Roads
- Easy Going
Perfectly ok grip in dry and wet, with good resistance to aquaplaning. Quite comfortable. I would recommend this tire if it weren't for two serious drawbacks:
1. Sidewalls are too soft, cars feels insecure in cornering. My car is small MPV.
2. Rubber gets too old too fast. Treadwear is not a problem, I have 5 mm left but I had to replace the tires because of rubber getting too old. Cracks and uneven tread, making vibrations and an unstable drive.The tires are 6 years old.
1. Sidewalls are too soft, cars feels insecure in cornering. My car is small MPV.
2. Rubber gets too old too fast. Treadwear is not a problem, I have 5 mm left but I had to replace the tires because of rubber getting too old. Cracks and uneven tread, making vibrations and an unstable drive.The tires are 6 years old.
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28%
- Lancia Ypsilon 0.9 Twinair 85
- 185/55 R15 H
- 1,200 miles
- Mostly Country Roads
- Easy Going
Girlfriend had these on the rear of a Lancia Ypsilon 312. Already on the car when she got the car. They were horrible.
In a wet turn the car suddenly oversteered.
Also they were noisy, and seemingly extremely snappy..
The tires were 2 years old, but already had many cracks in the rubber.
Replaced them asap after the spin with Vredestein Sportrac5 which were already at the front.
In a wet turn the car suddenly oversteered.
Also they were noisy, and seemingly extremely snappy..
The tires were 2 years old, but already had many cracks in the rubber.
Replaced them asap after the spin with Vredestein Sportrac5 which were already at the front.
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63%
- Mazda 2 SP
- 225/45 R17
- 1,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Spirited
My demio is light in the front these are an improvement on the original set but being a front wheel drive it has better traction on acceleration but still ploughs when decelerating and turning into corners. not recommended for Winter conditions.
83%
- Volvo V40 Estate
- 195/55 R15
- 5,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Average
I have driven on these tires for 5000 km and have never experienced any problems. They are great for the price.
40%
- Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 4 Door (2008)
- 195/50 R16
- 15,000 miles
- Mostly Town
- Average
Lasts maximum for three years, after turns into plastic.
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