Autogreen Smart Chaser SC1 review
The Autogreen Smart Chaser SC1 is perceived as a budget-oriented tire that struggles significantly with performance, particularly in wet conditions. Users report a lack of confidence in handling and traction, suggesting it is unsuitable for drivers prioritizing safety and vehicle stability.
Owners rate it 17.6 points lower than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
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
32%By road tests
49.6%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 1 owner review across retailers and review sites.
The Autogreen Smart Chaser SC1 is perceived as a budget-oriented tire that struggles significantly with performance, particularly in wet conditions. Users report a lack of confidence in handling and traction, suggesting it is unsuitable for drivers prioritizing safety and vehicle stability.
Pros
- Low initial purchase price
Cons
- Poor wet weather traction and braking performance
- High tendency for wheel spin and understeer
- Unstable handling characteristics at motorway speeds
- Frequent activation of electronic stability control systems
Worth knowing
- Users report significant handling difficulties on larger family vehicles like the Volkswagen Sharan
- Performance issues are noted to be amplified during city driving and moderate acceleration
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
52nd of 52
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 52nd of 52 | |
| Dry Braking | 49th of 52 |