Landsail Qirin 990 review
The Landsail Qirin 990 is widely regarded as a budget-friendly touring tire that prioritizes comfort and noise reduction over high-performance handling. While many users praise its value and quiet ride, experiences are polarized, with some reporting excellent wet-weather performance and others noting concerns regarding tread longevity and stability on heavier vehicles.
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
68%By road tests
70%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 10 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Landsail Qirin 990 is widely regarded as a budget-friendly touring tire that prioritizes comfort and noise reduction over high-performance handling. While many users praise its value and quiet ride, experiences are polarized, with some reporting excellent wet-weather performance and others noting concerns regarding tread longevity and stability on heavier vehicles.
Pros
- Exceptional price-to-performance value
- High levels of ride comfort and impact absorption
- Low cabin noise levels
- Competent dry and wet weather grip for daily commuting
Cons
- Shortened tread lifespan compared to premium brands
- Soft sidewalls can lead to a 'deflated' appearance and lack of steering feedback
- Inconsistent performance in wet conditions as the tire wears
- Not suitable for spirited or high-performance driving
Worth knowing
- Users with heavy vehicles, such as the Tesla Model S, reported concerns regarding sidewall integrity and premature dry cracking.
- Owners of comfort-oriented estate cars (e.g., BMW 5 Series) report high satisfaction with the tire's ability to absorb road imperfections.
- Tesla Model 3 users noted a significant cost-saving advantage, though they observed less 'lively' handling compared to premium original equipment tires.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2021 ViBilagare Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
7th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 8 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 5th of 8 | |
| Subj. Noise | 4th of 8 | |
| Price | 2nd of 8 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 5th of 8 |