Forceum HEXA review
The Forceum HEXA is a polarizing budget-tier tire that serves as a functional solution for cost-conscious drivers, particularly those using vehicles for drifting or weekend use. While some users find the dry grip and value proposition acceptable, the consensus is heavily marred by significant concerns regarding wet weather performance, excessive road noise, and premature tread wear.
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
44%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 11 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Forceum HEXA is a polarizing budget-tier tire that serves as a functional solution for cost-conscious drivers, particularly those using vehicles for drifting or weekend use. While some users find the dry grip and value proposition acceptable, the consensus is heavily marred by significant concerns regarding wet weather performance, excessive road noise, and premature tread wear.
Pros
- Highly competitive price point for budget-focused buyers
- Adequate dry grip for casual or performance-oriented driving
- Suitable for short-term use or drift/track practice
Cons
- Poor wet weather traction and high risk of aquaplaning
- Excessive road noise levels
- Significantly shorter tread life than advertised
- Inconsistent handling characteristics, including reports of vehicle wandering
Worth knowing
- Users with BMW 3-series and Z3 models reported mixed results, ranging from acceptable dry performance to severe wet-weather instability.
- High-mileage drivers, such as those in courier roles, noted that the tire fails to meet advertised mileage expectations, lasting significantly less than 15,000 miles.
Forceum HEXA specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 400 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 psi |
| Size | Retailer |
|---|---|
| 185/60 R15 | Amazon |
| 205/50 R17 | Amazon |
| 215/40 R18 | Amazon |
| 225/45 R18 | Amazon |
| 225/35 R20 | Amazon |
| 235/30 R20 | Amazon |
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