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Winter tire Winter Touring tires Updated May 2026

Kama EURO 519 review

The Kama EURO 519 is widely regarded as a budget-oriented winter tire that offers surprising performance for its price point. Users emphasize that its effectiveness is highly dependent on ambient temperature, noting that it performs best in cold winter conditions and should not be used in warm or highway-heavy summer environments.

Relative score
82/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
83/100
3 reviews
Kama EURO 519
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

83%
Would buy again 83%
Dry
Overall dry
63%
Corner stability
84%
Dry traction
66.5%
Steering response
78.5%
Wet
Overall wet
73%
Wet traction
74%
Snow & ice
Overall snow & ice
100%
Ice
100%
Comfort
Overall comfort
73%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
97%
Handling
Overall handling
83%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 3 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Kama EURO 519 is widely regarded as a budget-oriented winter tire that offers surprising performance for its price point. Users emphasize that its effectiveness is highly dependent on ambient temperature, noting that it performs best in cold winter conditions and should not be used in warm or highway-heavy summer environments.

Pros

  • Exceptional value for the price
  • Deep initial tread depth of 13mm
  • Strong winter-specific traction in cold temperatures

Cons

  • Poor performance in warm weather
  • Not suitable for high-speed highway driving
  • Performance characteristics change significantly with temperature fluctuations

Worth knowing

  • Users report that the tire is well-suited for secondary vehicles where budget is a primary consideration.
  • The tire's design is strictly optimized for winter, with users noting a distinct lack of stability during summer or high-heat conditions.