Winrun R330 - Test Results

Test Statistics

3

Tests Completed

6^th

Average Position

4^th

Best Result

8^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Across three summer tests, the Winrun R330 shows a split personality: very weak objective grip and braking-especially in wet-when benchmarked against premium UUHP and broader comparisons, but with standout value metrics and surprisingly good subjective drivability in one budget-focused test. Two last-place finishes (2015, 2024) underscore consistently poor wet and dry safety margins under demanding conditions, while the 2023 budget test highlights good steering, stable handling, top-tier comfort, and low rolling resistance at a competitive price. Overall, it suits cost-conscious drivers prioritizing comfort/efficiency over ultimate safety performance, particularly in the wet.

Performance Strengths

Value & Efficiency Strong Details
• 2nd/9 rolling resistance (+1.1% from best) in 2023
• 2nd/9 price (+1.6% from best) in 2023
Comfort & Subjective Road Manners Moderate Details
• 1st/9 subjective comfort in 2023
• Article quote: "The Winrun was my favorite... good steering and stable handling" (2023)
Noise & RR in UUHP context Moderate Details
• 3rd/7 noise in 2024 (+1.1% from best)
• 2nd/7 rolling resistance in 2024 (+1.5% from best)

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Weather Performance Strong Details
• 7th/7 wet braking in 2024 (+38.8% from best)
• 7th/7 wet handling in 2024 (+17.6% from best); 8th/8 overall in 2015 with wet noted as particularly poor
Dry Safety (Braking & Handling Pace) Strong Details
• 7th/7 dry braking in 2024 (+21.1% from best) and 7th/7 dry handling (+3.4%)
• 6th/9 dry braking in 2023 (+11.7% from best)
Overall Competitive Standing in Demanding Tests Strong Details
• 7th/7 overall in 2024 UUHP test
• 8th/8 overall in 2015 Australian Motor test

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2024 Sports Car Tire Test

2024
Winner: Continental SportContact 7

Strong:
Rolling Resistance

Weak:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling

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Are Budget Tires Finally Good Enough? 8 Cheap Tires VS 1 Premium Tire

2023
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

The Winrun R330 had a mid pack objective performance, but subjectively it was an easy tire to drive with understeer balance. It was also one of the cheapest of the group and had the second lowest r...

Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Subj. Dry Handling, Price, Rolling Resistance

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