LingLong L688 review
The Linglong L688 is widely regarded by users as a budget-tier tire with severe performance limitations, particularly in wet weather conditions. While some owners appreciate their longevity and low purchase price, the overwhelming consensus describes them as dangerous and unpredictable, leading many to replace them prematurely for safety reasons.
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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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35%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 29 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Linglong L688 is widely regarded by users as a budget-tier tire with severe performance limitations, particularly in wet weather conditions. While some owners appreciate their longevity and low purchase price, the overwhelming consensus describes them as dangerous and unpredictable, leading many to replace them prematurely for safety reasons.
Pros
- Extremely low purchase price
- High tread longevity due to a very hard rubber compound
- Acceptable performance for casual, dry-weather driving
Cons
- Extremely poor wet-weather traction and high risk of hydroplaning
- Unpredictable handling and lack of grip during cornering
- High noise levels during operation
- Hard rubber compound that compromises safety
Worth knowing
- Users with higher-torque or rear-wheel-drive vehicles reported significant issues with wheel spin and loss of traction.
- Drivers of family-oriented vehicles and hatchbacks frequently noted that the tires felt unsafe for daily commuting in damp conditions.