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Summer tire Summer Touring tires Updated September 2026

Austone SP 6 Athena review

The Austone SP 6 Athena is widely regarded as a highly cost-effective tire option that delivers solid value for budget-conscious drivers. Users consistently highlight its affordability as its primary strength, noting that it provides a satisfactory performance-to-price ratio.

Relative score
65/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
76/100
2 reviews
Road tests
63/100
1 published test

Owners rate it 13.4 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.

Austone SP 6 Athena
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

76%
Would buy again 95%
Dry
Overall dry
70%
Corner stability
60%
Dry traction
60%
Steering response
70%
Wet
Overall wet
70%
Wet traction
60%
Comfort
Overall comfort
90%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
65%
Handling
Overall handling
70%

By road tests

62.6%
Dry
48.6%
Wet
40.5%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

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

The Austone SP 6 Athena is widely regarded as a highly cost-effective tire option that delivers solid value for budget-conscious drivers. Users consistently highlight its affordability as its primary strength, noting that it provides a satisfactory performance-to-price ratio.

Pros

  • Exceptional price-to-performance ratio
  • High affordability
  • Strong overall value for money

Cons

  • Limited feedback on long-term durability
  • Lack of detailed performance data in extreme conditions

Worth knowing

  • General user feedback suggests the tire is viewed as a practical solution for daily driving needs across unspecified vehicle types.
Test results

1 published test appearance

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

2021 53 Summer tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16

40th of 53
Best: Wet Braking · 40th Weakest: Dry Braking · 46th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking40th of 53
Dry Braking46th of 53