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Winter tire Trackday and Competition Winter tire Updated September 2026

Haida HD617 review

The Haida HD617 is generally regarded as a budget-friendly tire that provides acceptable performance for daily city driving and highway use. While it offers competent grip in both dry and wet conditions, users acknowledge its limitations in more demanding environments like snow and ice.

Relative score
60/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
66/100
2 reviews
Road tests
57/100
1 published test

Owners rate it 9.2 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.

Haida HD617
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

66%
Would buy again 80%
Dry
Overall dry
75%
Wet
Overall wet
75%
Snow & ice
Overall snow & ice
55%
Comfort
Overall comfort
65%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
60%
Handling
Overall handling
70%

By road tests

56.8%
Wet
27.6%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 2 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Haida HD617 is generally regarded as a budget-friendly tire that provides acceptable performance for daily city driving and highway use. While it offers competent grip in both dry and wet conditions, users acknowledge its limitations in more demanding environments like snow and ice.

Pros

  • High value-for-money proposition
  • Reliable handling in dry weather conditions
  • Adequate wet weather traction for daily commuting

Cons

  • Limited performance capabilities in snow and ice
  • Not intended for high-performance or extreme driving conditions

Worth knowing

  • Users report the tire is well-suited for city-centric driving patterns
  • Performance is noted to be sufficient for weekend highway travel to mountain resorts provided roads are cleared
Test results

1 published test appearance

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2020 Winter tire Market Overview - 52 tire Braking Test · 245/45 R18

41st of 48
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking41st of 48
Where to buy

Haida HD617 specs & sizes

Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.

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