Haida HD919 review
The Haida HD919 is overwhelmingly viewed as a poor-performing budget tire, with a significant majority of users reporting severe safety concerns, particularly regarding wet-weather traction. While a small minority of users find them acceptable for the price, the consensus highlights dangerous handling characteristics, excessive road noise, and premature or uneven 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
30%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 10 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Haida HD919 is overwhelmingly viewed as a poor-performing budget tire, with a significant majority of users reporting severe safety concerns, particularly regarding wet-weather traction. While a small minority of users find them acceptable for the price, the consensus highlights dangerous handling characteristics, excessive road noise, and premature or uneven tread wear.
Pros
- Low initial purchase price
- Adequate grip in dry, straight-line conditions for some users
- Perceived as acceptable value by a small minority of budget-conscious drivers
Cons
- Extremely poor wet-weather grip and hydroplaning resistance
- High levels of road noise and harsh ride quality
- Unpredictable handling and lack of lateral stability
- Reports of premature, uneven wear and sidewall cracking
Worth knowing
- Users with performance-oriented vehicles, such as the VW Golf R, reported significant instability and loss of traction even at moderate speeds.
- Drivers using 225/45/R17 sizes noted issues with road noise and uneven wear patterns, with some mechanics suggesting the tire profile may not suit certain vehicle geometries.