Marshal MU12 review
The Marshal MU12 is widely regarded as a high-value performance tire that punches above its price point, offering impressive grip and handling characteristics that rival more expensive premium brands. While some users report increased road noise and a firmer ride quality compared to luxury-oriented tires, the consensus highlights its excellent stability and responsiveness across various vehicle types.
Owners rate it 37.1 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
86%By road tests
48.9%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 10 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Marshal MU12 is widely regarded as a high-value performance tire that punches above its price point, offering impressive grip and handling characteristics that rival more expensive premium brands. While some users report increased road noise and a firmer ride quality compared to luxury-oriented tires, the consensus highlights its excellent stability and responsiveness across various vehicle types.
Pros
- Exceptional dry and wet grip performance for the price point
- Precise steering feel and responsive cornering
- High value-to-performance ratio compared to premium brands
- Strong stability and planted feel at highway speeds
Cons
- Higher road noise levels than some premium touring tires
- Firmer ride quality which may impact comfort for some drivers
- Potential for slight decrease in fuel economy
- Noise levels may become more noticeable as the tire wears
Worth knowing
- Drivers of high-performance AWD vehicles and SUVs (such as the BMW X5) noted a firmer ride and increased road noise, though they praised the responsive handling.
- Users transitioning from factory-fitted tires on mid-size sedans like the Kia Sportage and Toyota Camry reported immediate improvements in steering confidence and cabin quietness.
2 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2026 Summer Braking Super tire Test - How do 52 tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? · 245/45 R19
46th of 50
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 46th of 50 | |
| Dry Braking | 45th of 50 |
2020 tire Market Overview Braking Test · 245/45 R18
42nd of 49
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 43rd of 49 | |
| Dry Braking | 37th of 49 |