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King Meiler AS1 KM review

The King Meiler AS1 KM is highly regarded by users for offering premium-level performance and durability at a significant value. Owners frequently highlight the tire's eco-friendly retread manufacturing process and its reliable handling characteristics in diverse highway conditions.

Relative score
80/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
96/100
2 reviews
Road tests
61/100
1 published test

Owners rate it 34.9 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.

King Meiler AS1 KM
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

96%
Would buy again 95%
Dry
Overall dry
100%
Corner stability
90%
Dry traction
100%
Steering response
95%
Wet
Overall wet
90%
Wet traction
90%
Snow & ice
Overall snow & ice
100%
Ice
100%
Comfort
Overall comfort
95%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
95%
Handling
Overall handling
90%

By road tests

61.1%
Dry
35.7%
Wet
27.1%
By discipline (% of best in test)
Dry Braking
9.7%
Wet Braking
3.2%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

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

The King Meiler AS1 KM is highly regarded by users for offering premium-level performance and durability at a significant value. Owners frequently highlight the tire's eco-friendly retread manufacturing process and its reliable handling characteristics in diverse highway conditions.

Pros

  • Exceptional value for money compared to premium brands
  • Reliable performance in highway driving conditions
  • Environmentally conscious manufacturing process
  • Comparable longevity and wear characteristics to major tire manufacturers

Cons

  • Limited availability of specific performance data for varied vehicle types
  • Potential consumer hesitation regarding the retread/remould nature of the product

Worth knowing

  • Users report consistent reliability during long-distance highway travel in Northern European climates.
Test results

1 published test appearance

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

2019 All Season tire Performance Overview · 225/45 R17

31st of 31
Best: Dry Braking · 29th Weakest: Wet Braking · 31st
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking31st of 31
Dry Braking29th of 31