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Evergreen ES82 review

The Evergreen ES82 presents a highly polarized user experience, with reports ranging from exceptional longevity to severe structural failure. While some drivers praise its surprising durability and all-weather capability, others report significant safety concerns regarding wet-weather traction and premature, uneven tread degradation.

Relative score
69/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
67/100
4 reviews
Evergreen ES82
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

67%
Would buy again 58%
Dry
Overall dry
73%
Corner stability
90%
Dry traction
100%
Steering response
80%
Wet
Overall wet
68%
Wet traction
90%
Comfort
Overall comfort
68%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
65%
Handling
Overall handling
75%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

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

The Evergreen ES82 presents a highly polarized user experience, with reports ranging from exceptional longevity to severe structural failure. While some drivers praise its surprising durability and all-weather capability, others report significant safety concerns regarding wet-weather traction and premature, uneven tread degradation.

Pros

  • Exceptional tread life potential in specific use cases
  • Surprising all-weather performance for a budget-tier tire
  • Acceptable noise levels during highway driving
  • Cost-effective value proposition

Cons

  • Significant safety concerns regarding wet-weather grip
  • Reports of structural failure and internal cable breakage
  • Inconsistent quality control leading to uneven wear
  • Tendency for the tread to physically tear or deteriorate

Worth knowing

  • Users operating on varied terrain, including mountain driving and snow, reported mixed results ranging from high satisfaction to complete tire failure.
  • The tire appears to perform adequately for daily commuting on mid-sized SUVs, though long-term reliability remains a point of contention.