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Updated September 2026

Arivo Ultra ARZ 5 review

The Arivo Ultra ARZ 5 is perceived as a competent budget-friendly tire that delivers reliable performance across both wet and dry road conditions. Users generally find it to be a balanced option for daily driving needs.

Relative score
68/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
84/100
1 review
Road tests
55/100
1 published test

Owners rate it 28.7 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.

Arivo Ultra ARZ 5
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

84%
Would buy again 100%
Dry
Overall dry
80%
Wet
Overall wet
60%
Comfort
Overall comfort
100%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
80%
Handling
Overall handling
80%

By road tests

55.3%
Dry
37.5%
Wet
22.6%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 1 owner review across retailers and review sites.

The Arivo Ultra ARZ 5 is perceived as a competent budget-friendly tire that delivers reliable performance across both wet and dry road conditions. Users generally find it to be a balanced option for daily driving needs.

Pros

  • Reliable dry weather traction
  • Consistent wet surface performance
  • Good value for the price point

Cons

  • Limited long-term durability data
  • Lack of specialized high-performance feedback

Worth knowing

  • General performance feedback indicates suitability for standard passenger vehicle applications.
Test results

1 published test appearance

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2025 Summer tire Test Shootout · 225/40 R18

48th of 52
Best: Wet Braking · 47th Weakest: Dry Braking · 48th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking47th of 52
Dry Braking48th of 52