Event GL695 review
The Event GL695 is widely regarded as a poor-performing budget tire that struggles significantly in wet conditions. While some users find them acceptable for casual, dry-weather driving, the consensus points toward dangerous handling characteristics, excessive road noise, and rapid tread wear.
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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.
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46%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 9 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Event GL695 is widely regarded as a poor-performing budget tire that struggles significantly in wet conditions. While some users find them acceptable for casual, dry-weather driving, the consensus points toward dangerous handling characteristics, excessive road noise, and rapid tread wear.
Pros
- Low initial purchase price
- Acceptable performance for very casual, steady driving in dry conditions
- Predictable breakaway behavior in some dry scenarios
Cons
- Dangerous levels of understeer and poor grip on wet surfaces
- Excessive and intrusive road noise on non-smooth tarmac
- Rapid or inconsistent tread wear
- Negative impact on fuel efficiency
Worth knowing
- Users driving compact hatchbacks, such as the Seat Ibiza, reported significant dissatisfaction with wet-weather handling.
- The tire's performance is frequently compared unfavorably to mid-range alternatives like Goodyear and Hankook.