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Fortuna F2900 review

The Fortuna F2900 is widely regarded by users as a poor-performing tire that significantly compromises vehicle handling and safety. Reviewers consistently report a lack of grip, particularly in wet conditions, leading to a consensus that the tire is unsuitable for daily driving.

Relative score
28/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
26/100
4 reviews
Fortuna F2900
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

26%
Would buy again 10%
Dry
Overall dry
57%
Corner stability
30%
Dry traction
60%
Steering response
30%
Wet
Overall wet
13%
Wet traction
15%
Comfort
Overall comfort
17%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
37%
Handling
Overall handling
23%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

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

The Fortuna F2900 is widely regarded by users as a poor-performing tire that significantly compromises vehicle handling and safety. Reviewers consistently report a lack of grip, particularly in wet conditions, leading to a consensus that the tire is unsuitable for daily driving.

Pros

  • Acceptable performance in dry conditions for some users

Cons

  • Extremely poor wet weather traction and handling
  • Lack of steering feedback and road feel
  • Rapid tread wear
  • Unstable handling characteristics at moderate speeds

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