Minerva All Season Master review
The Minerva All Season Master is viewed as a capable budget-friendly option, particularly when paired with all-wheel-drive systems. While it delivers commendable performance in dry and wet conditions, its capabilities diminish significantly in challenging winter scenarios, specifically regarding lateral grip on snow and ice.
Owners rate it 11.2 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
77%By road tests
65.8%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 1 owner review across retailers and review sites.
The Minerva All Season Master is viewed as a capable budget-friendly option, particularly when paired with all-wheel-drive systems. While it delivers commendable performance in dry and wet conditions, its capabilities diminish significantly in challenging winter scenarios, specifically regarding lateral grip on snow and ice.
Pros
- Strong dry road handling and steering response
- Reliable wet weather traction with minimal understeer
- Effective acceleration from a standstill in snow
- High value proposition for 4x4 vehicle owners
Cons
- Reduced braking performance in snowy conditions
- Poor lateral stability on snow and ice during cornering
- Limited suitability for FWD vehicles in severe winter climates
Worth knowing
- Performance is notably better suited for 4x4 vehicles compared to front-wheel-drive configurations.
- The tire exhibits a tendency to pull sideways in tight, low-traction corners, which may be more pronounced on lighter FWD platforms.
5 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season tire Test · 245/45 R18
10th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 10th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 10th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 10th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 10th of 10 | |
| Noise | 1st of 10 | |
| Snow Circle | 9th of 10 |
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season tire Test · 235/55 R17
12th of 12
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 11th of 12 | |
| Wet Handling | 12th of 12 | |
| Wet Circle | 12th of 12 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 12 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 12 | |
| Snow Braking | 10th of 12 | |
| Snow Traction | 11th of 12 | |
| Snow Handling | 11th of 12 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 12 | |
| Straight Aqua | 12th of 12 | |
| Noise | 8th of 12 | |
| Price | 1st of 12 | |
| Snow Slalom | 8th of 12 |
2024 All Season tire Market Overview · 225/50 R17
29th of 37
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 28th of 37 | |
| Dry Braking | 31st of 37 |
2023 All Season tire 35 Set Shootout · 225/45 R17
17th of 35
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 15th of 35 | |
| Dry Braking | 27th of 35 |
2022 All Season tire Market Overview · 195/55 R16
22nd of 35
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 29th of 35 | |
| Dry Braking | 20th of 35 |