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Austone CSR 168 A review

The Austone CSR 168 A is perceived as a reliable and capable budget-friendly tire option. Users report satisfactory performance in both dry and wet conditions, noting that the tire provides decent feedback and durability for its price point.

Relative score
74/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
74/100
2 reviews
Austone CSR 168 A
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

74%
Would buy again 80%
Dry
Overall dry
80%
Corner stability
70%
Dry traction
80%
Steering response
70%
Wet
Overall wet
70%
Wet traction
70%
Comfort
Overall comfort
75%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
75%
Handling
Overall handling
70%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 2 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Austone CSR 168 A is perceived as a reliable and capable budget-friendly tire option. Users report satisfactory performance in both dry and wet conditions, noting that the tire provides decent feedback and durability for its price point.

Pros

  • Strong value for money as a budget tire
  • Reliable grip in both dry and wet road conditions
  • Good tread longevity and wear characteristics
  • Predictable handling and feedback

Cons

  • Limited long-term data on extreme high-mileage performance
  • Positioned as a budget-tier product rather than a performance-oriented tire

Worth knowing

  • Users report positive handling characteristics on compact, spirited vehicles like the Alfa 145.
  • The tire demonstrates consistent wear patterns over 10,000-mile intervals in daily driving scenarios.