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Triangle EffeXSport

Triangle Tires Touring Summer

The Triangle EffeXSport is a Touring Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

6.3
Tire Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
Medium Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
81%
Wet Grip
70%
Road Feedback
76%
Handling
77%
Wear
56%
Comfort
79%
Buy again
83%
7 Reviews
74% Average
81,314 miles driven
2 Tests (avg: 8th)
Triangle EffeXSport

Triangle EffeXSport

Summer Economy
BETA
6.3 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · Medium Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tire Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tire scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

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Category Scores
Wet
70.2
2x / 8 tests
Comfort
66.9
0.32x / 4 tests
Value
57.3
0.42x / 5 tests
Dry
48.3
1.8x / 4 tests
Cross-Category Performance

Cross-category scores are derived metrics that combine data from multiple test disciplines to evaluate real-world performance characteristics.

Handling
57
4 tests
Braking
54.2
4 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 2
Publications: 2
Period: 2025
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 7
Avg Rating: 74.5%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.2
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tire tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2025 Sports Cars Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars 2025 245/35 R19 7/8 9 metrics
2025 AZ Summer Tire Test Auto Zeitung 2025 225/45 R18 9/10 12 metrics
All Tests
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2
Tests
8th
Average
7th
Best
9th
Worst
Latest Tire Test Results
2025 AZ Summer Tire Test
225/45 R18 • 2025
9th/10
On dry roads, the Triangle exhibits low grip levels with vague steering feel and significantly longer braking distances. Wet performance is concerning, with poor braking, uncertain handling, and nervous response to load changes. Despite offering acceptable aquaplaning resistance, overall wet safety is compromised. The Chinese budget tire suffers from rapid wear and short life expectancy, negating much of its price advantage over time. The Triangle demonstrates why focusing solely on purchase price can be misleading – its safety compromises and poor longevity make it difficult to recommend even at its lower price point.
2025 Sports Cars Tire Test
245/35 R19 • 2025
7th/8
This budget tire performed surprisingly well in aquaplaning tests, matching or exceeding some premium brands. It also delivered decent wet handling at the level of premium tires and featured good rolling resistance. Its major weakness was in wet braking, where it needed about 10 meters more stopping distance than the best tire in the test. Manufactured in China.
Size Fuel Wet Noise
17 inch
205/50R17 93 Y XL D B 72
215/55R17 98 Y XL C B 72
215/45R17 91 Y XL D B 72
225/50R17 98 Y XL C B 72
225/45R17 94 Y XL D A 72
18 inch
225/40R18 92 Y XL D B 72
245/45R18 100 Y XL D A 72
245/40R18 97 Y XL D A 72
255/35R18 94 Y XL D A 73
19 inch
235/35R19 91 Y XL D A 72
20 inch
245/35R20 95 Y XL D A 72
255/45R20 105 Y XL C A 73
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Top 3 Triangle EffeXSport Reviews

Given 81% while driving a MG ZS EV (215/55 R17) on a combination of roads for 13,000 spirited miles
Honestly I expected very little and got far more than I paid for. Sadly, I lost 3 of 4 tires after some debris in the road damaged them beyond repair on a Friday evening; recovered to the nearest garage who could only offer these tires off the shelf or wait until Monday, which wasn't an option when I was 200 miles from home. Being a B/B rated tire gave a little more confidence. I went for the full four for the sake of simplicity and ensuring even wear. Having been fitted for 6 months and 13k miles, the overall view is that they exceeded expectations; dry grip is as good as the OEM Kumho that came on the car from new, wet grip is very close but feels slightly more numb than before, tread life is about the same, road noise is slightly more BUT by just a hair, and ride comfort is pretty much on par. Fuel/energy economy doesn't appear to have been affected either, despite them being fitted to an EV which are generally very sensitive to rolling resistance. Factor in the cost of around 15% less per tire than the Kumho that were replaced, I see this as a positive so far. I'm never a huge fan of budget tires, as I see that the value of safety is higher than the value to my wallet, but in this case I had little choice, but the gamble paid off.
Helpful 1005
October 7, 2024
Given 87% while driving a Audi 3,0 tdi quattro sport (235/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 5,000 average miles
Had these on before on a previous car for 2 years, had a full set fitted in August on my A4, I hit a boulder on the road at 60mph and surprisingly it was still in tact, some damage but still held up, definitely durable and got me home at the end. Over inflation did have a major wear effect on it previously on my Quattro though so maybe that’s only thing I can complain about
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Helpful 879
December 19, 2024
Given 89% while driving a Mercedes Benz CLS 350 (245/40 R19) on mostly country roads for 14 average miles
Excellent tires for the money. The grip in the wet and dry is very good. My car is rwd so rears only lasted 14kms while the front lasted just below 40klms.
Helpful 874
November 11, 2024

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Latest Triangle EffeXSport Reviews

Initial Impressions Review
Given 74% while driving a BMW 530e M Sport LCI 2021 (245/35 R20) on for 26,500 miles
A fantastic all round sportish tire for the price. grips very well in dry and wet conditions, perfect for the summer and cooler months anything above 5 degrees the tire will perform fine...road feedback and responsiveness not the best at all but it will do the job safely. poor on icey/frosty roads watch out for that and keep the ESC on for the bendy corners. badly affects consumption when worn out or down it will worn down if you are a sport/spirited driver. Max 26000km max.
Helpful 30
January 23, 2026
Initial Impressions Review
Given 76% while driving a Toyota Hi ace swb van (245/40 R20) on for 20,000 miles
I have these tires on a 2007 Hiace van. The van is used for all duties including holidays, i own a van rather than an SUV as its more user friendly. The Triangle Effexsport TH202 have been great tires. I note that the van is very stable when driving on twisty New Zealand roads. In the wet the tires give me a surprising amount of confidence. I flatted a tire at speed on the motorway, the tire stayed on the rim but was damaged (creased sideway due to driving a distant while flat to get to a safe spot).
Yes i would buy again, in fact i just did.
Helpful 67
January 13, 2026
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Given 27% while driving a Audi A6 2.0 TDI (255/35 R20) on mostly motorways for 2,800 easy going miles
Had these tires on my car for just over 3 months covering less than 3,000 miles and the fronts had to be replaced and the rear wear down to 3mm tread. only motorway driving with no harsh acceleration or braking, performed terribly in wet conditions when changing lanes on the motorway you could feel the loss of grip. would never buy this brand again.
Helpful 226
October 7, 2025
Given 87% while driving a BMW 420d M Sport X Drive (225/40 R19) on a combination of roads for 14,000 average miles
Looking for an alternative tire to replace run flats on my BMW 4 series. Did some research and liked the sound of the effex sport TH202, coupled with Triangles commitment to the American market. Fitted 4 new tires in April 2023 and I have found them to be excellent for grip in the dry and the wet unless you are pushing them hard, when you will suffer a small margin of understeer. They made a hugely noticeable difference in terms of ride comfort and noise from Bridgestone run flats which I was very pleased about. The only downside for me is the longevity of the fronts. I’m having to replace them (Aug 2024), having covered 14000 miles in 15 months. Having said that, the rears are still going strong and probably good for another 8-10000 miles and if you compare the cost, (I paid £340 fitted, for 4 Triangle tires), with that of the major brands, it makes perfect sense. I would definitely buy again, unfortunately out of stock and can’t find them anywhere so have to resort to paying through the nose for a major brand.
Helpful 953
August 2, 2024
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