Antares GRIP 20 review
The Antares GRIP 20 is widely regarded as a budget-friendly winter tire that offers impressive traction in snow but delivers inconsistent performance on ice. While many users appreciate its value proposition and longevity, quality control issues and handling characteristics remain significant points of contention.
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
70%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 6 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Antares GRIP 20 is widely regarded as a budget-friendly winter tire that offers impressive traction in snow but delivers inconsistent performance on ice. While many users appreciate its value proposition and longevity, quality control issues and handling characteristics remain significant points of contention.
Pros
- Excellent traction and performance on snow-covered surfaces
- High value-for-money ratio
- Good tread longevity under moderate driving conditions
Cons
- Poor performance and lack of grip on icy surfaces
- Reported quality control issues, including balancing difficulties and manufacturing defects
- Noticeable road noise and soft, 'jelly-like' handling feedback
- Rapid tread wear when used outside of winter conditions
Worth knowing
- Users noted that the tire's performance varies significantly based on vehicle power, with high-horsepower front-wheel-drive vehicles experiencing excessive wheel spin.
- Some users reported alignment-like pulling issues specifically after swapping to these tires, suggesting potential internal construction inconsistencies.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2018 51 Winter tire Shootout · 195/65 R15
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