Lassa DriveWays review
The Lassa DriveWays is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly tire that excels in longevity and wet-weather safety. While most users praise its durability and cost-effectiveness, opinions on comfort and noise levels are polarized, with some drivers finding them quiet and others reporting significant road noise.
Owners rate it 19.1 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
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
78%By road tests
58.9%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 18 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Lassa DriveWays is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly tire that excels in longevity and wet-weather safety. While most users praise its durability and cost-effectiveness, opinions on comfort and noise levels are polarized, with some drivers finding them quiet and others reporting significant road noise.
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and durability
- Strong value for money compared to premium brands
- Reliable wet-weather grip and safety
- Solid dry-road handling for daily driving
Cons
- Inconsistent noise levels, with some users reporting significant road roar
- Lack of steering sharpness and responsiveness for performance-oriented driving
- Occasional reports of premature ABS activation or vibration
- Mixed feedback regarding ride comfort
Worth knowing
- Users with performance-oriented vehicles (e.g., Scirocco) noted a lack of dry grip during aggressive maneuvers or launch control.
- Drivers of mid-sized sedans and crossovers (e.g., Volvo D3, Renault Captur) reported high satisfaction with the balance of comfort and wear.
- Some users noted that larger tire sizes (e.g., 245/45/R18) tend to exhibit more noticeable road noise.
2 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2023 ADAC Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
46th of 50
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 45th of 50 | |
| Dry Braking | 42nd of 50 | |
| Straight Aqua | 25th of 50 | |
| Value | 45th of 50 | |
| Wear | 37th of 50 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 6th of 50 | |
| Abrasion | 26th of 50 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 42nd of 50 |
2022 Summer tire Market Overview · 215/55 R17
40th of 44
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 41st of 44 | |
| Dry Braking | 33rd of 44 |