Admiral 771 review
The Admiral 771 is generally perceived as a budget-oriented tire suitable for sedate, low-speed urban driving rather than performance-oriented applications. While some users find the dry grip and tread longevity acceptable for the price point, significant concerns regarding wet-weather safety and road noise persist.
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
47%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 2 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Admiral 771 is generally perceived as a budget-oriented tire suitable for sedate, low-speed urban driving rather than performance-oriented applications. While some users find the dry grip and tread longevity acceptable for the price point, significant concerns regarding wet-weather safety and road noise persist.
Pros
- Affordable price point
- Adequate dry grip for moderate driving styles
- Reasonable tread life under normal conditions
Cons
- Poor wet-weather traction and handling
- Increased road noise at cruising speeds
- Lack of steering feedback and handling precision
- Potential for premature structural defects
Worth knowing
- Drivers of heavier or performance-oriented vehicles, such as the Peugeot 407 Coupe, reported skittish handling and a lack of confidence in steering feel.
- Users noted that the tire's performance limitations are most apparent when pushed beyond casual, low-speed motoring.