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Summer tire Summer High Performance tires Updated May 2026

Event GL699 review

The Event GL699 is widely regarded as a poor-performing tire, with users consistently reporting significant safety concerns regarding its wet-weather capabilities. The consensus indicates that the tire lacks sufficient traction, leading to dangerous handling characteristics and frequent wheel spin in adverse conditions.

Relative score
33/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
33/100
3 reviews
Event GL699
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

33%
Would buy again 13%
Dry
Overall dry
57%
Corner stability
20%
Dry traction
57%
Steering response
40%
Wet
Overall wet
20%
Wet traction
20%
Comfort
Overall comfort
43%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
35%
Handling
Overall handling
20%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

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

The Event GL699 is widely regarded as a poor-performing tire, with users consistently reporting significant safety concerns regarding its wet-weather capabilities. The consensus indicates that the tire lacks sufficient traction, leading to dangerous handling characteristics and frequent wheel spin in adverse conditions.

Pros

  • Low initial purchase price
  • High tread longevity

Cons

  • Extremely poor wet-weather traction
  • High risk of wheel spin under light acceleration
  • Unpredictable handling during cornering
  • Compromised safety in heavy rain

Worth knowing

  • Users frequently noted that these tires were pre-installed on second-hand vehicle purchases, suggesting they are often chosen as a budget-friendly replacement by previous owners.