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Westlake Radial RP18 Reviews

Westlake Radial RP18 Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 25 reviews

Owners most often praise dry grip, comfort and value in the Westlake Radial RP18, with overall feedback averaging 65.8% across 25 reviews from 22 people. Fifteen reviews are positive, six neutral and four negative. About a third of comments criticise noise, though several find it quiet, while wet confidence also varies between drivers. Several mid-life accounts describe encouraging wear, but an end-of-life reviewer reports rapid wear, so no typical lifespan is established. The two repeat reviewers remain broadly positive at mid-life, though their scores ease slightly.

What owners mention most counted across 23 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 27 ratings

  • Owner score 72%
  • Dry Grip 79%
  • Wear 76%
  • Road Feedback 73%
  • Handling 73%
  • Wet Grip 70%
  • Comfort 68%

Westlake Radial RP18 Reviews - Page 2

Score spread across 22 written reviews
19%
Member
Real noisy tire. Cheap made, Won't buy again
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 2
  • Wet Grip 2
  • Road Feedback 1
  • Handling 3
  • Wear 3
  • Comfort 1
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 1,163
51%
Member
This was the first time I switched to West Lake after using bigger brands like Bridgestone, Goodyear, etc. The West Lake tires are good in dry and wet conditions for regular every day drive. Actually, I felt very confident in my VW beetle with these tires. Having said that, the tires were so uncomfortable and noisy. I swapped them out after using for 6 months. My wife was pregnant and said that the baby might come out sooner if I continue to keep these on. STAY AWAY.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 1
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 1,073
63%
Member
Tried these after my original Goodyear's last for about 60.000 km, so far at 30.000km seems it reached half life or so, not sure if it will last another 30k, probably 20k. Fits good, but wet performance is poor, I don't trust them above 100km/h. You get what you are paying for. I'd look for another brand on next set, probably would go Goodyear again.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 4
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 5
Helpful 1,152

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97%
Member
The best tires I ever bought... the return every penny on safety, comfort and efficiency
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 1,140
Member
  • Mitsubishi
  • 225/45 R17
  • 10,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Easy Going
Have had these tires on my mitsubishi asx fronts from when I bought the car in Aug 16. Got original Yokohama aspect on rear and car is a 62 plate. Grip in the dry is pretty good. In the wet they are ok but tend to skid/ front end first on corners/roundabouts. I live on a hill and my drive is also steep onto the hill sideways. The slightest bit of hail/snow inhibits grip and the car will slide and skate like a fridge. I appreciate that they are summer tires but would expect them to grip better in the wet. I agree with comments made about noise levels- bit loud like hail on a tin roof. I'm a little immune to it now but it was the first thing i noticed on my motorway drive home when I picked it up. They do however wear well but you have to put that into perspective with costs of better graded tires which will cost a bit more. I previously had a mondeo and fitted michelin xclimate on them at Costco. Costly but brill. Don't think they are made for my asx car size. Looking a maxxis ap2 all seasons as a compromise for cost and safety.
Member
  • Ford
  • 195/60 R15
  • 1,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Easy Going
Horrible! I will never buy Westlake tires again. They make me feel unsafe everytime I am on the road because they have no sense of grip whatsoever. On top of that, they are too noisy, even for a budget tire. It's not worth it to risk buying Westlake. I heard they partly use plastic for their tires too. Never again!
51%
Member
Never again. Even if I don't have the money, I will not risk it again with these cheap and unsafe tires. They are slippery on wet road, noisy, and they wear fast. Overall, you pay for your money's worth.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 4
Helpful 532
98%
Member
Had these fitted today, at National Tires, I had ordered the Westlake SP06 tires but after fitting I noticed that it was these tires fitted, anyway they seem to be really good, they are quiet, respond well to the road, all in all a great cheap tire.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 593
84%
Member
These are great tires.You have to tell the tire techs to road break them on the balancing machine. Its when a large roll on the machine presses down on the tire as it spins slow. This will keep the tire quiet permanetly and cost no extra money! So dont leave negative reviews on noise!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 527
76%
Member
  • Toyota Vios
  • 225/45 R17
  • 5,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
Good tires. However braking distance of my car has increased compared to the stock tires. Noise isn't that impressive either. Handling is good and considering the price of these tires we can't complain can't get any better.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 560
90%
Member
They are very much under rated tires...replaced them over Bridgestone Potenza tires and they are equally good..nice handling both in wet and dry, good braking and feedback...I didn't find them loud at any instant...and most important fact, they cost half the price of the brigestone Michelin etc...
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 534
84%
Member
As good as the factory continual I had on in tearms of grip but find them loud 50 km, s up , great price great grip but loud , cannot fault grip in wet and dry.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 691
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