Autogrip F101 review
The Autogrip F101 is a polarizing budget tire that receives significant criticism for its dangerous performance in wet conditions. While a small subset of users reports acceptable dry-weather handling and impressive tread longevity, the overwhelming consensus points to a severe lack of traction, unpredictable breakaway characteristics, and high noise levels that compromise safety.
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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
46%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 15 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Autogrip F101 is a polarizing budget tire that receives significant criticism for its dangerous performance in wet conditions. While a small subset of users reports acceptable dry-weather handling and impressive tread longevity, the overwhelming consensus points to a severe lack of traction, unpredictable breakaway characteristics, and high noise levels that compromise safety.
Pros
- Low purchase price
- Slow tread wear rates reported by some users
- Acceptable performance in dry, predictable conditions
Cons
- Extremely poor wet-weather grip and handling
- High levels of road noise and droning
- Unpredictable loss of traction without warning
- Structural integrity concerns, including sidewall bulges and blowouts
Worth knowing
- Users operating these tires on heavier vehicles or those with higher torque outputs reported significant issues with wheel spin and loss of control.
- Drivers of compact hatchbacks and sedans noted a distinct lack of steering feel and understeer in damp conditions.