Autogrip P308 review
The Autogrip P308 is a highly polarizing budget tire that receives sharply divided feedback from users. While some drivers report satisfactory performance and excellent value for money, a significant number of reviewers describe the tire as dangerous, particularly in wet conditions, citing severe understeer, aquaplaning, and poor traction.
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
55%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 28 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Autogrip P308 is a highly polarizing budget tire that receives sharply divided feedback from users. While some drivers report satisfactory performance and excellent value for money, a significant number of reviewers describe the tire as dangerous, particularly in wet conditions, citing severe understeer, aquaplaning, and poor traction.
Pros
- Extremely competitive price point compared to premium brands
- Generally competent and predictable performance in dry weather conditions
- Low road noise levels reported by several users
- Effective rim protection lip design
Cons
- Alarmingly poor wet weather traction and high risk of aquaplaning
- Inconsistent quality control leading to high-speed vibrations
- Soft sidewall construction resulting in sluggish steering response
- Unpredictable handling characteristics that can lead to loss of control
Worth knowing
- Users with heavier or more powerful vehicles (e.g., Mondeo estate, BMW) noted significant issues with understeer and lack of grip during acceleration.
- Drivers of smaller, lighter city cars reported more acceptable performance, suggesting the tire may be better suited for low-speed, urban environments.
- Some users noted that the tire's soft sidewall remains an issue even when running at maximum recommended air pressures.