“these tires was on the car when we bought it / i had never heard of them / they were good on dry and wet roads however after this week it went from and ice rink one day to 11 inches of snow the next day / these were the...”
Petlas Explero W671
The Petlas Explero W671 is a budget Central European winter tire with owner praise for snow traction and value, plus low rolling resistance in its single independent test. Poor wet braking, handling and aquaplaning results are substantial reservations.
The Petlas Explero W671 has a clear price attraction: three of six owners favor value, and Auto Bild Allrad also noted its low price. Four owners praise snow traction, while two favor dry grip. Low rolling resistance was another positive in the 2022 SUV Winter Tire Test, ranking 2nd of 11. These findings support its economy appeal, but favorable owner grip experiences contrast with a much weaker independent assessment.
It finished last of ten winter tires and was Not Recommended in that 225/45 R19 comparison. Wet braking was last of 11, including a summer reference, with a 37.6% deficit; wet handling and both aquaplaning disciplines were also last. The testers criticised vague steering and strong understeer in wet and dry conditions. Snow handling at 9th of 10 did not establish an offsetting strength, despite the owners’ snow-traction praise. Half the reviews are initial impressions, leaving durability uncertain, and the test record consists of one comparison. Even with that limited record, its measured wet-road weaknesses make it difficult to recommend where stopping and handling performance are priorities.
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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 November 2025.
- 6owner reviews
- 66,555miles driven
- 1professional tests
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View Test Results| Year | Test | Result | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire TestAuto Bild Allrad · 225/45 R19 | P10 / 10 |
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The Petlas Explero W671 receives its most repeated praise for snow traction and value, mentioned positively by four and three of six owners respectively. Two also favor dry grip, while wet-road feedback ranges from good to average rather than showing clear agreement. Half the reviews are initial impressions, so their wear and ageing claims cannot establish durability. One mid-life owner describes mediocre wear and increasing noise with age, but this is not a repeated later-life pattern. A separate early account criticises stability in crosswinds and snow, so the generally positive snow feedback does not amount to uniform approval of winter handling.
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Owner ratings averaged from 6 ratings
- Owner score 76%
- Snow Grip 88%
- Ice Grip 82%
- Dry Grip 78%
- Handling 77%
- Road Feedback 75%
- Wear 73%
- Wet Grip 72%
- Comfort 72%
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“This tires have indeed just average performance on packed snow and ice as the manufacture suggests. However they are terrible when it came to the sidewall stability and running at speed on highway. In just 50-60km wind...”
“Petlas is a Turkish brand and manufacture tire, petlas mainly equips aviation tires for the Turkish army, so basically Turkish petlas = French Michelin, it's clear Petlas is not a tire known in Europe for this. is a not...”
All 6 Petlas Explero W671 reviews
- Skoda Citygo
- 215/65 R17
- 2,040 miles
- Mostly Town
- Average
For two years, their performance in snow and wet conditions was average. After that, they hardened quickly. Noise increased. Road grip decreased. I used them with caution, especially in puddles.
Still, I used them on the roads between Bolu, Turkey - Abant and Kartalkaya. They didn't let me down in the snow. I didn't use chains.
A good price/performance product.
- Hyundai sante fe fwd
- 225/45 R17
- A Combination of Roads
- Average
- Hyundai Tucson
- 225/55 R18
- 15 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Average
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