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Wanli S1097

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The Wanli S1097 is a Touring Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

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Owners say 47% from 7 owner reviews 33% would buy again Read the reviews
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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 May 2017.

  • 7owner reviews
  • 14,410miles driven
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Tire Reviews Score

Wanli S1097

6.2/10

From owner reviews only: no measured test results yet.

  • Limited Confidence
  • 7 owner reviews

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent testsNo measured test results yet – 0%
Owner reviews7 owner reviews · rated 47% 6% 32%
Typical tireWhere every score starts before its own data counts – 68%
Combined 31% 6.2

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Owner reviews decide 32% of this score. The other 68% is the typical starting point, and it shrinks as more reviews arrive.

Scored on owner reviews alone, a tire is High once the reviews decide 90% or more, and Medium from 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as reviews arrive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How comfortable and quiet are the Wanli S1097?
Owners rate the Wanli S1097 5.6 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 6 reviews.
How well do the Wanli S1097 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Wanli S1097 5.5 out of 10 for wear across 6 reviews. 1 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 1,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Wanli S1097 again?
33% of owners say they would buy the Wanli S1097 again, based on the 6 owner reviews that answered the question. 33% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
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Wanli S1097 Owner Reviews

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What owners say

Across 7 owner ratings the Wanli S1097 averages 47%. Owners rate Comfort highest at 5.6 out of 10 and Wet Grip lowest at 3.6. 1 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 33% of owners score it 70% or better.

Owner ratings averaged from 7 ratings

  • Owner score 47%
  • Comfort 56%
  • Wear 55%
  • Dry Grip 51%
  • Road Feedback 43%
  • Handling 40%
  • Wet Grip 36%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 22%

“These tires came on my RX7 from Japan. As others have said, these things are LOUD. I thought my pinion bearings were out because of the insane drone these tires give. Grip and handling are almost non-existent. These are...”

  • Mazda rx7
  • 3,000 miles
Read full review → 605 found this helpful
Most critical 11%

“Bought my Mk7 Fiesta about 6 weeks ago with these tires fitted to the front, in the 1000 maybe less miles I have covered these tires are beyond abysmal... The road noise is shocking and the cat almost sounds as if the...”

  • Ford Fiesta mk7
  • 1,000 miles
Read full review → 586 found this helpful
Longest term 15%

“Wanli-S-1200, had these tires fited two years ago to the rear of my wifes clio, she has never felt secure on these tires(continentals on the front). The rears were down to 6mm but began to realy slip in the wet causing...”

  • Renault Clio 1.5 DCi 65
  • 10,000 miles
Read full review → 633 found this helpful

All 6 Wanli S1097 reviews

Score spread across 6 written reviews
22%
Member
  • Mazda rx7
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
These tires came on my RX7 from Japan. As others have said, these things are LOUD. I thought my pinion bearings were out because of the insane drone these tires give. Grip and handling are almost non-existent. These are dry tires made of the wrong compound. Turned my sports car into a shopping cart on ice. Only good for pouring bleach on them and doing big burnouts. Surprisingly comfortable ride, but there is zero feedback from these tires. I'm not sure of the wear these tires get, but I'll tell you that I will destroy them and steer far far away from Wanli tires--shouldn't be a problem steering when I fit some real rubber to the car, either.

0/10 dangerous as hell.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 2
  • Wet Grip 1
  • Road Feedback 1
  • Handling 1
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 605
11%
Member
Bought my Mk7 Fiesta about 6 weeks ago with these tires fitted to the front, in the 1000 maybe less miles I have covered these tires are beyond abysmal... The road noise is shocking and the cat almost sounds as if the wheel bearing has given up. With 26k on it's clock, I doubt it!

They aquaplane badly in the wet and have spin up very easily even in the dry! These are the the kind of tires people who have no understanding of tires fit. I would very much like to ask the previous owner just what they were thinking. When there is mid range tires for about 45/50quid for my cars tires size... Why fit this crap?

I have booked my car in for full set of Dunlop sport bluresponse, I would very much like to take a lighter to these tires!
Good riddance!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 2
  • Wet Grip 1
  • Road Feedback 1
  • Handling 1
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 1
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 586
94%
Member
I have maxed out my car at 240 kilometers. These tires are excellent for gripping the highways and city streets. Great in the rain also. Will be buying again. Highly recommend.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 579

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15%
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Wanli-S-1200, had these tires fited two years ago to the rear of my wifes clio, she has never felt secure on these tires(continentals on the front). The rears were down to 6mm but began to realy slip in the wet causing two serius spins on roundabouts. I have now changed the Wanli for two mid range tires and the confidence in the clios handeling is restored.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 4
  • Wet Grip 1
  • Road Feedback 1
  • Handling 1
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 1
Helpful 633
41%
Member
These tires were fitted new to my Corsa C 1.8 SRi when I bought it.
I like to drive the car at a spirited pace and the tires are awful. Wheelspins in changing from first to second and second to third in bone dry conditions. And in the wet I do not feel safe driving the car with them.
Budgets yes.
Ditchfinders also.

Please spend a bit more and get premium tires people.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 5
  • Wet Grip 1
  • Road Feedback 4
  • Handling 2
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 673
83%
Member
as far as the tire goes there are very good for the price i payed £20 for two because the person who ordered didnt pick up so i had them.

the tire does make that much noise with i can tell and the handling is goos as well they stick to the road nice.

i got my tires in november 2010 (it is feb 2011 now) and they are as new no signs of wear and tear.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 543
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