Debica Presto HP 2 review
The Debica Presto HP 2 presents a polarized user experience, balancing high marks for comfort and longevity against significant concerns regarding wet-weather performance. While some drivers find the tire to be a quiet and capable performer even at high speeds, others report a notable lack of traction in rain and premature structural degradation over time.
Owners rate it 13 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
84%By road tests
71%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 3 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Debica Presto HP 2 presents a polarized user experience, balancing high marks for comfort and longevity against significant concerns regarding wet-weather performance. While some drivers find the tire to be a quiet and capable performer even at high speeds, others report a notable lack of traction in rain and premature structural degradation over time.
Pros
- High level of ride comfort
- Slow and durable tread wear
- Stable performance at highway speeds
Cons
- Weak traction in wet conditions
- Increased noise levels as the tire ages
- Potential for structural disintegration after several years of use
Worth knowing
- Users with higher-horsepower vehicles (e.g., 180 HP Zafira) noted significant traction issues during acceleration.
- Performance consistency appears to vary significantly between individual units, with some users reporting excellent rain handling while others report poor grip.
4 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2023 ADAC Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
15th of 50
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 33rd of 50 | |
| Dry Braking | 29th of 50 | |
| Straight Aqua | 12th of 50 | |
| Value | 10th of 50 | |
| Wear | 11th of 50 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 44th of 50 | |
| Abrasion | 20th of 50 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 34th of 50 |
2022 ADAC 16" SUV Summer tire Test · 215/60 R16
7th of 18
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
4th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 13th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 14th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 16th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 11th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 15th of 20 | |
| Noise | 13th of 20 | |
| Value | 2nd of 20 | |
| Wear | 5th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 5th of 20 |
2021 53 Summer tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
16th of 53
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 14th of 53 | |
| Dry Braking | 16th of 53 |