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Davanti DX740 review

The Davanti DX740 is widely regarded as a high-value budget tire that offers impressive initial performance and comfort for its price point. While users praise its grip and handling when new, there is a notable consensus that performance degrades significantly as the tread wears, and the sidewalls may be susceptible to impact damage.

Relative score
68/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
70/100
3 reviews
Davanti DX740
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

70%
Would buy again 70%
Dry
Overall dry
77%
Corner stability
70%
Dry traction
70%
Steering response
70%
Wet
Overall wet
73%
Wet traction
80%
Comfort
Overall comfort
80%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
50%
Handling
Overall handling
70%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 3 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Davanti DX740 is widely regarded as a high-value budget tire that offers impressive initial performance and comfort for its price point. While users praise its grip and handling when new, there is a notable consensus that performance degrades significantly as the tread wears, and the sidewalls may be susceptible to impact damage.

Pros

  • Excellent price-to-performance ratio compared to premium brands
  • Strong initial grip and handling characteristics
  • High levels of ride comfort
  • Deep initial tread depth

Cons

  • Significant loss of grip and performance as the tire wears
  • Vulnerable sidewalls prone to damage from potholes or road imperfections
  • Shorter overall tread life compared to premium alternatives

Worth knowing

  • Users specifically recommend the tire as a cost-effective solution for SUV owners looking to avoid premium pricing.
  • Performance on performance-oriented vehicles, such as the Skoda vRS, shows a marked decline in wet weather capability as the tire approaches the legal tread limit.