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.
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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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67%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.