Dayton Touring 2 review
The Dayton Touring 2 is widely regarded as a budget-friendly tire that offers acceptable performance for daily commuting and standard driving conditions. While many users find it to be a cost-effective alternative to premium brands, performance consistency varies, with some drivers reporting concerns regarding wet-weather traction and long-term tread durability.
Owners rate it 17.5 points higher 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
75%By road tests
57.5%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 12 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Dayton Touring 2 is widely regarded as a budget-friendly tire that offers acceptable performance for daily commuting and standard driving conditions. While many users find it to be a cost-effective alternative to premium brands, performance consistency varies, with some drivers reporting concerns regarding wet-weather traction and long-term tread durability.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Quiet operation during normal driving
- Satisfactory handling and braking in dry conditions
- Comparable feel to more expensive premium brands for light-duty use
Cons
- Inconsistent or poor grip on wet surfaces
- Reports of premature tread wear in some instances
- Increased road noise as the tire ages
- Lack of confidence-inspiring traction on steep inclines
Worth knowing
- Users driving compact vehicles like the Ford Fiesta and Honda Jazz generally report satisfaction with the tire's value for money.
- Drivers of heavier or more performance-oriented vehicles like the Opel/Vauxhall Astra reported faster tread wear and sidewall instability during spirited driving.
5 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2020 tire Market Overview Braking Test · 245/45 R18
40th of 49
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 42nd of 49 | |
| Dry Braking | 34th of 49 |
2019 Mid Range tire Test · 205/55 R16
8th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 8 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 6th of 8 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 7th of 8 | |
| Noise | 5th of 8 |
2019 Summer 53 tire Braking Shootout · 225/45 R17
33rd of 45
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 36th of 45 | |
| Dry Braking | 26th of 45 |
2018 New and Worn Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
14th of 14
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 14th of 14 | |
| Wet Handling | 14th of 14 | |
| Dry Braking | 14th of 14 | |
| Dry Handling | 13th of 14 | |
| Noise | 8th of 14 |
2018 AutoBild Summer tire Overview · 195/65 R15
36th of 47
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|