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Dayton DW 510 Evo review

The Dayton DW 510 Evo is regarded as a high-performing budget tire that exceeds expectations for its price point. Users report commendable handling characteristics in both wet and wintry conditions, positioning it as a strong value proposition compared to other entry-level alternatives.

Relative score
84/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
91/100
1 review
Road tests
65/100
2 published tests

Owners rate it 25.9 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.

Dayton DW 510 Evo
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

91%
Would buy again 100%
Dry
Overall dry
90%
Wet
Overall wet
90%
Snow & ice
Overall snow & ice
100%
Comfort
Overall comfort
80%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
100%
Handling
Overall handling
100%

By road tests

65.1%
Wet
64.2%
Snow
27%
By discipline (% of best in test)
Wet Braking
64.2%
Snow Braking
47.2%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 1 owner review across retailers and review sites.

The Dayton DW 510 Evo is regarded as a high-performing budget tire that exceeds expectations for its price point. Users report commendable handling characteristics in both wet and wintry conditions, positioning it as a strong value proposition compared to other entry-level alternatives.

Pros

  • Strong performance in wet weather conditions
  • Reliable traction on snow
  • Superior handling compared to other budget-tier tires
  • Robust overall construction

Cons

  • Limited long-term durability data available
  • Lack of extensive user feedback across diverse vehicle platforms

Worth knowing

  • Performance feedback is currently generalized, with no specific trends identified regarding vehicle weight or wheel diameter.
Test results

2 published test appearances

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2019 Winter tire Test Market Overview · 225/45 R17

29th of 45
Best: Wet Braking · 20th Weakest: Snow Braking · 29th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking20th of 45
Snow Braking29th of 45

2018 51 Winter tire Shootout · 195/65 R15

34th of 51
DisciplinePlacementField position