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Mentor M400 review

The Mentor M400 is widely regarded as a poor-performing tire, with users expressing significant concerns regarding safety and build quality. While dry road performance is described as merely acceptable, the tire exhibits severe deficiencies in wet weather traction and mechanical consistency.

Relative score
43/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
40/100
3 reviews
Mentor M400
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

40%
Would buy again 17%
Dry
Overall dry
60%
Corner stability
50%
Dry traction
60%
Steering response
47%
Wet
Overall wet
27%
Wet traction
27%
Comfort
Overall comfort
30%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
53%
Handling
Overall handling
50%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 3 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Mentor M400 is widely regarded as a poor-performing tire, with users expressing significant concerns regarding safety and build quality. While dry road performance is described as merely acceptable, the tire exhibits severe deficiencies in wet weather traction and mechanical consistency.

Pros

  • Acceptable performance on dry road surfaces

Cons

  • Extremely poor wet weather traction and handling
  • Significant issues with balancing and vibration
  • High levels of road noise at highway speeds
  • Perceived as dangerous for daily driving

Worth knowing

  • Users reported persistent vibration issues at speeds exceeding 100 km/h.
  • The tire demonstrated a critical lack of grip during low-speed maneuvers in wet conditions.