Davanti DX390 review
The Davanti DX390 is a polarizing budget-tier tire that receives highly inconsistent feedback from users. While some drivers report excellent value, quiet operation, and satisfactory longevity, a significant portion of users express serious concerns regarding wet-weather traction, handling predictability, and rapid tread wear.
Owners rate it 14.5 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
61%By road tests
75.5%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 29 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Davanti DX390 is a polarizing budget-tier tire that receives highly inconsistent feedback from users. While some drivers report excellent value, quiet operation, and satisfactory longevity, a significant portion of users express serious concerns regarding wet-weather traction, handling predictability, and rapid tread wear.
Pros
- High value-for-money proposition compared to premium brands
- Generally quiet and comfortable ride quality for many users
- Adequate dry-weather grip for casual, non-spirited driving
- Good tread longevity reported by a subset of high-mileage drivers
Cons
- Poor and unpredictable wet-weather performance
- Sudden loss of grip without warning
- Inconsistent manufacturing quality leading to vibrations or balancing issues
- Rapid tread wear reported by some users
Worth knowing
- Users driving smaller hatchbacks (e.g., VW Polo, Audi A1) report generally higher satisfaction than those with more powerful or heavier vehicles.
- Drivers of mid-sized vehicles often report 'floaty' or 'twitchy' handling at motorway speeds.
- Some users noted that the tire's performance characteristics change significantly after the first few thousand miles.
2 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2019 Summer and All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
5th of 15
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 11th of 15 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 15 | |
| Dry Handling | 12th of 15 | |
| Noise | 13th of 15 |
Are Budget tires Finally Good Enough? 8 Cheap tires VS 1 Premium tire · 205/55 R16
5th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 4th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 9 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 9 | |
| Price | 8th of 9 |