Apollo Aspire XP review
The Apollo Aspire XP is generally regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly tire that excels in comfort and daily commuting scenarios. While it offers impressive dry and wet grip for standard driving, it may lack the high-speed stability and sidewall stiffness required for more spirited or aggressive driving styles.
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
75%By road tests
73%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 8 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Apollo Aspire XP is generally regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly tire that excels in comfort and daily commuting scenarios. While it offers impressive dry and wet grip for standard driving, it may lack the high-speed stability and sidewall stiffness required for more spirited or aggressive driving styles.
Pros
- Excellent ride comfort and noise suppression
- Strong value proposition compared to premium brands
- Reliable wet and dry traction for daily driving
- Good tread longevity and wear characteristics
Cons
- Noticeable vibration and noise at high speeds (80mph+)
- Softer sidewalls can feel unstable during aggressive cornering
- Lack of high-speed refinement compared to premium tier tires
Worth knowing
- Users transitioning from premium tires on hybrid vehicles (e.g., Toyota Auris) reported significant improvements in road noise and impact harshness.
- Drivers of heavier, performance-oriented sedans (e.g., BMW 530d) noted that the tire's soft compound provides good grip but may not suit those who prefer a rigid, sporty feel.
8 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2020 Auto Bild Summer tire Test · 245/45 R18
5th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 11th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 13th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 10th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 20 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 20 | |
| Value | 5th of 20 | |
| Price | 3rd of 20 | |
| Wear | 6th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 3rd of 20 |
2020 Auto Zeitung Summer tire Test · 225/50 R17
10th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 11th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 15th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 12th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 20 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 15th of 20 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 4th of 20 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 8th of 20 | |
| Noise | 1st of 20 | |
| Price | 9th of 20 |
2020 ACE Mid Range Summer tire Test · 215/55 R17
4th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2020 tire Market Overview Braking Test · 245/45 R18
9th of 49
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 49 | |
| Dry Braking | 13th of 49 |
2019 Auto Bild Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
10th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 11th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 18th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 17th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 10th of 20 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 7th of 20 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 20 | |
| Value | 3rd of 20 | |
| Price | 6th of 20 | |
| Wear | 8th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 6th of 20 |
2019 Gute Fahrt Summer 18 Inch tire Test · 225/40 R18
8th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 10 | |
| Price | 2nd of 10 |
2019 Summer 53 tire Braking Shootout · 225/45 R17
14th of 45
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 11th of 45 | |
| Dry Braking | 21st of 45 |
2019 Auto Zeitung Summer tire Test · 235/45 R18
8th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 10 | |
| Noise | 6th of 10 | |
| Price | 4th of 10 |