Landsail LS988 review
The Landsail LS988 is a polarizing budget-tier tire that receives highly inconsistent feedback from users. While many owners report satisfactory performance in dry conditions and appreciate the low price point, a significant portion of users warn of dangerous handling characteristics in wet weather, citing poor traction and unpredictable grip loss.
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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.
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62%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 37 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Landsail LS988 is a polarizing budget-tier tire that receives highly inconsistent feedback from users. While many owners report satisfactory performance in dry conditions and appreciate the low price point, a significant portion of users warn of dangerous handling characteristics in wet weather, citing poor traction and unpredictable grip loss.
Pros
- Highly competitive price point
- Acceptable dry weather grip and handling
- Low noise levels for many users
- Good tread wear longevity for some driving styles
Cons
- Severely compromised wet weather performance
- Unpredictable breakaway and understeer in corners
- Inconsistent quality control and manufacturing
- Poor feedback and handling characteristics on performance-oriented vehicles
Worth knowing
- Users with high-torque or performance vehicles (e.g., Audi S4, Saab 9-3 Aero, BMW 5-series) frequently report difficulty managing power delivery in the wet.
- Drivers of heavier vehicles or those with modern electronic stability control systems report fewer safety concerns than those driving older, lighter, or non-assisted vehicles.
- Several reports indicate that the tire performs adequately for casual, low-speed commuting but fails under spirited driving conditions.