Fitted on a used Toyota Rav4 we have purchased.......Shockingly poor quality tires, wet grip is seriously lacking; although progressive, the slightest damp on the surface renders these dangerous with a degree of understeer I have rarely experienced on any passenger car. Dry grip is also poor, again with progressive breakaway of all four wheels on tight bends at low speed. They are also very noisy, a loud hissing / rumbling at any speed over 30mph. Although less than half worn they are being replaced for our safety and that of other road users.
Viatti Tires
Economy brand
4 current Viatti tires, ranked using 3 independent tire tests and 4 owner reviews covering 70,000 miles of driving.
- 4current tires
- 3professional tests
- 4owner reviews
- 70,000 milescovered on them
The quick answer
| Pick | Tire | The evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Winter | Viatti Brina Nordico V 522 6.2 | TR Score 6.2 / 10 limited data so far |
| Owners' favorite | Viatti Strada Asimmetrico | 57% from 3 owner reviews |
| Latest test result | Viatti Strada Asimmetrico | #11 / 11 2018 Auto Review 225/45 R17 Tire Test |
Each season pick is the highest TR Score among the brand's current tires; the owners' favorite is the highest rated by the drivers who run them. The full rankings and the evidence behind every pick are below.
The Viatti test record
Viatti has entered 3 independent comparison tests indexed on Tire Reviews.
Most recent test appearances
| Year | Test | Best placed tire | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2018 Auto Review 225/45 R17 Tire Test | Strada Asimmetrico | #11 / 11 |
| 2017 | 2017 Autocenter Studded Winter Tire Test | Brina Nordico V 522 | #9 / 10 |
| 2014 | 2014 Auto Review Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16 | Strada Asimmetrico | #15 / 16 |
Positions are each test's overall ranking, with the brand represented by its best placed tire. Tests that rank tires within groups count towards the totals above but are not listed, because a position inside a group is not a position in the test. All tests featuring Viatti →
The current Viatti range, ranked
The highest scoring Viatti you can buy today is the Viatti Brina Nordico V 522, with a TR Score of 6.2 out of 10. 1 of the 4 current tires have earned a score.
Summer Tires 1
| # | Tire | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Viatti Strada Asimmetrico
|
Touring | - | 57% | 3 |
Winter Tires 2
| # | Tire | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Viatti Brina Nordico V 522
|
Touring | 6.2 | - | - |
| 2 |
Viatti Bosco Nordico
|
Touring | - | - | - |
SUV and 4x4 All Season Tires 1
| # | Tire | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Viatti Bosco AT
|
On-Road All-Terrain | - | 86% | 1 |
Tables are ranked by TR Score, which rates each tire out of 10 using independent test results and owner reviews weighted by how much evidence backs them. Unscored tires link to their pages, where a review counts towards a score.
What drivers say about Viatti tires
Across 4 owner reviews and 70,000 miles of driving, Viatti tires average 64% overall. The scores below show where owners rate the brand strongest.
- Dry Grip 7/10
- Wet Grip 5.8/10
- Road Feedback 6.2/10
- Handling 5.8/10
- Wear 8.1/10
- Comfort 7.5/10
- Buy again 4.8/10
Question averages are weighted by review count across every tire of the brand. Snow and ice scores come only from the drivers of the brand's winter-capable tires.
The most recent reviews, in their own words
Very unpredictable grip during acceleration. On perfect dry new road the car launches like glue without spinning but in all other circumstances (everyday roads, rain, bit dirty roads) they give up completely even with smooth driving. They aren't noisy but the turning is not linear they respond well at initial turning but they dont hold up well in mid turns. Braking is fine nothing crazy. On wet they dont aquaplane as much as brand tires but the grip is much lower on all circumstances.
Wouldn't buy again they give bad and *choppy* steering feel
Every Viatti tire on Tire Reviews
The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too little evidence to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. The most researched this month: Viatti Brina Nordico V 522, Viatti Strada Asimmetrico, Viatti Bosco AT.
| Tire | Season | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viatti Strada Asimmetrico | Summer | - | 57% | 3 | 20,000 miles |
| Viatti Bosco AT | All Season | - | 86% | 1 | 50,000 miles |
| Viatti Brina Nordico V 522 | Winter | 6.2 | - | - | - |
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About the TR Score
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Who does the testing
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