P10 of 11
Beat 10% of the field
Westlake Radial RP18 Test Results
2014
1 publication
Tested 1 times by independent publications, the Westlake Radial RP18 averages a finish of 10th.
- 1Independent tests
- 0Test wins
- 0Podium finishes
- 10thAverage finish
- 10%Field beaten on average
- 1Publications
1 test in 2014
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 1 tests. Updated October 29, 2026.
The Westlake Radial RP18 finished tenth of 11 in the 2014 Auto Motor Und Sport summer test in 205/55 R16. Testers described it as quiet and balanced at a low performance level, making noise its clearest positive rather than competitive grip.
Wet and dry performance were both criticised, along with imprecise steering and sensitivity to load changes on wet roads. This single test supports a weak overall grip assessment, but gives no individual stopping distances or handling placings to quantify those limitations.
Performance Strengths
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Road noise
Minor
Details
- Described as a quiet tire, 2014 Auto Motor Und Sport summer test in 205/55 R16
Performance Weaknesses
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Dry grip
Minor
in 1 of 1 tests
Details
- Weak dry performance, 2014 Auto Motor Und Sport summer test
Weak wet and dry performance
- 2014 AMS Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16 (2014)
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Wet grip
Minor
in 1 of 1 tests
Details
- Weak wet performance, 2014 Auto Motor Und Sport summer test
Weak wet and dry performance
- 2014 AMS Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16 (2014)
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Steering feel
Minor
in 1 of 1 tests
Details
- Low-precision steering, 2014 Auto Motor Und Sport summer test
low-precision steering
- 2014 AMS Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16 (2014)
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Wet handling
Minor
in 1 of 1 tests
Details
- Sensitivity to load changes on wet roads, 2014 Auto Motor Und Sport summer test
wet roads load change sensitivity issues
- 2014 AMS Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16 (2014)
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Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2014 1 test
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