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Matador MP 62 All Weather Evo review

The Matador MP 62 All Weather Evo is viewed as a budget-friendly, versatile tire that performs reliably in light snow and dry conditions. However, users frequently report concerns regarding wet-weather confidence, excessive road noise at highway speeds, and premature sidewall cracking or limited tread life.

Relative score
61/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
60/100
7 reviews
Road tests
66/100
1 published test
Matador MP 62 All Weather Evo
Scores

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

60%
Would buy again 45%
Dry
Overall dry
73%
Wet
Overall wet
58%
Snow & ice
Overall snow & ice
70%
Comfort
Overall comfort
60%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
60%
Handling
Overall handling
57%

By road tests

66.1%
Dry
38%
Wet
70.7%
By discipline (% of best in test)
Dry Braking
16.1%
Wet Braking
51.6%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 7 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Matador MP 62 All Weather Evo is viewed as a budget-friendly, versatile tire that performs reliably in light snow and dry conditions. However, users frequently report concerns regarding wet-weather confidence, excessive road noise at highway speeds, and premature sidewall cracking or limited tread life.

Pros

  • Competent traction and braking performance in light snow and icy conditions
  • Stable and predictable handling on dry road surfaces
  • Good ride comfort due to a softer tire compound

Cons

  • High levels of cabin noise, particularly at speeds exceeding 80 km/h
  • Lack of steering feedback and confidence during wet-weather driving
  • Short tread life and reports of sidewall cracking after moderate mileage
  • Tendency for understeer in wet conditions

Worth knowing

  • Users operating 4x4 vehicles, such as the Skoda Yeti, noted successful performance in light off-road terrain.
  • Drivers of compact sedans like the Toyota Corolla reported that the tire noise becomes intrusive during highway driving.
Test results

1 published test appearance

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2019 All Season tire Performance Overview · 225/45 R17

21st of 31
Best: Wet Braking · 16th Weakest: Dry Braking · 27th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking16th of 31
Dry Braking27th of 31