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Summer tire Summer Touring tires Updated May 2026

Admiral 769 review

The Admiral 769 is widely regarded as a budget-tier tire that fails to meet basic performance expectations, particularly in adverse weather conditions. Users consistently report a lack of confidence in the product, citing significant safety concerns and poor value despite the low entry price.

Relative score
44/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
42/100
3 reviews
Admiral 769
Scores

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

By owner reviews

42%
Would buy again 30%
Dry
Overall dry
47%
Corner stability
40%
Dry traction
47%
Steering response
40%
Wet
Overall wet
33%
Wet traction
33%
Comfort
Overall comfort
53%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
50%
Handling
Overall handling
40%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 3 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Admiral 769 is widely regarded as a budget-tier tire that fails to meet basic performance expectations, particularly in adverse weather conditions. Users consistently report a lack of confidence in the product, citing significant safety concerns and poor value despite the low entry price.

Pros

  • Low initial purchase price

Cons

  • Extremely poor wet weather traction and handling
  • Unpredictable performance characteristics
  • Concerns regarding structural integrity and durability
  • General lack of brand reliability

Worth knowing

  • Drivers of small hatchbacks reported significant oversteer and instability during cornering in wet conditions.