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Summer tire Summer Touring tires Updated May 2026

Event MJ683 review

The Event MJ683 is widely regarded as a poor-performing budget tire, with users consistently reporting significant safety concerns regarding traction and braking, particularly in wet conditions. Beyond performance issues, owners have noted premature tread wear and structural quality control problems, leading to a consensus that the tire offers poor value and reliability.

Relative score
37/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
36/100
4 reviews
Event MJ683
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

36%
Would buy again 10%
Dry
Overall dry
50%
Corner stability
45%
Dry traction
50%
Steering response
45%
Wet
Overall wet
35%
Wet traction
35%
Comfort
Overall comfort
45%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
23%
Handling
Overall handling
45%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 4 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Event MJ683 is widely regarded as a poor-performing budget tire, with users consistently reporting significant safety concerns regarding traction and braking, particularly in wet conditions. Beyond performance issues, owners have noted premature tread wear and structural quality control problems, leading to a consensus that the tire offers poor value and reliability.

Pros

  • Acceptable noise levels on standard road surfaces

Cons

  • Extremely poor wet and dry traction
  • Significantly increased braking distances
  • Rapid and premature tread wear
  • Structural defects including bead leaks and premature perishing

Worth knowing

  • Users reported poor performance on small hatchbacks like the Vauxhall Corsa and Honda Jazz
  • Noise levels were noted to be particularly intrusive on rougher road surfaces such as New Zealand chip seal