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Westlake SW 608

Touring Winter

The Westlake SW 608 is a budget touring winter tire that generally struggles against its rivals, particularly in wet braking and on snow. It has shown occasional strengths in individual tests, but these do not outweigh its inconsistent overall performance.

The quick answer

Owners say 55% from 5 owner reviews 40% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 29th average finish across 11 independent tests Latest: P43 of 51 · 2025 See every test

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 October 2025.

  • 5owner reviews
  • 9,410miles driven
  • 11professional tests
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Tire Reviews Score

Westlake SW 608

4.6/10

Better than 18% of winter tires

  • Medium Confidence
  • 4 tests
  • 5 owner reviews
Scores of the 278 winter tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests4 tests · 1 publication · 2020-2025 19% 92%
Owner reviews5 owner reviews · rated 55% 1% 8%
Combined 18% 4.6

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.

Category by category

How it compares with other winter tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 42% 33% 4
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 8% 26% 1
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice Not tested, counted as average 21% –
DryBraking and handling on dry roads Not tested, counted as average 20% –

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards. Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 31% 4

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 72% of the test figure. The other 28% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2025 2025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! Auto Bild · 225/40 R18 P43 / 51
  2. 2024 2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P40 / 55
  3. 2022 2022 Winter Tire Market Overview Auto Bild · 215/55 R17 P45 / 56
  4. 2020 2020 Winter Tire Market Overview - 52 Tire Braking Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R18 P27 / 51
  5. 2018 2018 51 Winter Tire Shootout Auto Bild · 195/65 R15 P30 / 52 Placing only
  6. 2017 2017 50 Winter Tire Shoot Out Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P29 / 50 Placing only
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  1. 2014 2014 AMS Winter Tire Test Auto Motor Und Sport · 205/55 R16 P10 / 10 Placing only
  2. 2014 2014 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P14 / 16 Placing only
  3. 2014 2014 50 Winter Tire Braking Overview Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P15 / 49 Placing only
  4. 2013 2013 Winter Tire Overview - Braking Auto Bild · 195/65 R15 P39 / 50 Placing only
  5. 2012 2012 Auto Bild 42 Winter Tire Braking Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P26 / 43 Placing only
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Tested 11 times by independent publications, the Westlake SW 608 averages a finish of 29th.

11 Tests
0 Test Wins
29th Average
10th Best
45th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20122025

Finishing position in each test

YearTestResultAward
20252025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets!Auto Bild · 225/40 R18P43 / 51
20242024 Winter 55 Tire Braking TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P40 / 55
20222022 Winter Tire Market OverviewAuto Bild · 215/55 R17P45 / 56
20202020 Winter Tire Market Overview - 52 Tire Braking TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R18P27 / 51
20182018 51 Winter Tire ShootoutAuto Bild · 195/65 R15P30 / 52
20172017 50 Winter Tire Shoot OutAuto Bild · 225/50 R17P29 / 50
20142014 AMS Winter Tire TestAuto Motor Und Sport · 205/55 R16P10 / 10
20142014 Auto Bild Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/50 R17P14 / 16
20142014 50 Winter Tire Braking OverviewAuto Bild · 225/50 R17P15 / 49
20132013 Winter Tire Overview - BrakingAuto Bild · 195/65 R15P39 / 50
20122012 Auto Bild 42 Winter Tire Braking TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P26 / 43

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

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Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Westlake SW 608 in the wet?
Across the 4 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Westlake SW 608 stops 12.6% longer than premium rivals, 6.5% longer than mid-range rivals and 1.9% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 42/100, and owners rate it 5.8/10 in the wet from 5 reviews.
How good is the Westlake SW 608 in the snow?
Across the 1 snow-braking test it has featured in, the Westlake SW 608 stops 12.3% longer than premium rivals, 9.5% longer than mid-range rivals and 9.7% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 8/100.
How comfortable and quiet are the Westlake SW 608?
Owners rate the Westlake SW 608 5.3 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 5 reviews.
How well do the Westlake SW 608 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Westlake SW 608 5 out of 10 for wear across 5 reviews.
Would owners buy the Westlake SW 608 again?
40% of owners say they would buy the Westlake SW 608 again, based on the 5 owner reviews that answered the question. 0% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
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What owners say

Across 5 owner ratings the Westlake SW 608 averages 55%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 6.5 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 5. 40% of owners score it 70% or better.

Owner ratings averaged from 5 ratings

  • Owner score 55%
  • Dry Grip 65%
  • Wet Grip 58%
  • Road Feedback 58%
  • Handling 53%
  • Comfort 53%
  • Wear 50%

All 5 Westlake SW 608 reviews

Score spread across 5 written reviews
10%
Member
  • Kia Motors
  • 155/70 R13
  • 10 miles
  • Mostly Motorways
  • Average
16 months and 10,000 miles after fitting, new, failed MOT. Worn to below legal limit.
19%
Member
  • Ford Ranger
  • 270/70 R15 S
  • 300 miles
  • Mostly Country Roads
  • Easy Going
Respected officer,
We have 500 vehicles LCV and LMV, SUV.We are buying many tries in month.
now we are planning to stop buying weatleak tries. Because the tire life is very less and no quility. Only in 5ooo km and 1 and 6 months life is finish.
kindly I advice improve your quility....If you want potos kindly send yours mail ID . I will send you.........
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 2
  • Wet Grip 2
  • Road Feedback 2
  • Handling 2
  • Wear 2
  • Comfort 2
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 742
74%
Member
Only had the two fronts replaced with these a week ago but did notice an immediate improvement on comfort and handling than the two Avons that came off (down to the legal limit). So far really happy with them, haven't had the chance to test in wet yet but don't drive overly spirited so will adjust driving style to suit as need be. Excellent price and happy so far. What more can you expect from a budget?
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 594

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86%
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Tire been in use 3 months no issues ,good value for money
dont know how much mileage i will get but not dissapointed
with tires up to now
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 587
53%
Member
My car came fitted with a brand new set - I expected to have to change them quite soon but 2 years plus on they seem quite reasonable - I have done approx 9000 miles on them. I do find them quite a noisy tire though
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 3
  • Buy again 6
Helpful 619
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