Mohawk M112 review
The Mohawk M112 is widely regarded by users as a poor-performing budget tire, particularly criticized for its dangerous lack of traction in wet conditions. While a small minority of users report acceptable dry-weather performance and longevity, the overwhelming consensus points to significant safety concerns, excessive road noise, and unpredictable handling.
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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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43%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 28 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Mohawk M112 is widely regarded by users as a poor-performing budget tire, particularly criticized for its dangerous lack of traction in wet conditions. While a small minority of users report acceptable dry-weather performance and longevity, the overwhelming consensus points to significant safety concerns, excessive road noise, and unpredictable handling.
Pros
- Acceptable dry-weather grip for casual driving
- High tread longevity for some users
- Low initial purchase price
Cons
- Extremely poor and unpredictable wet-weather traction
- High levels of road noise
- Lack of steering feedback and handling precision
- Prone to premature dry rotting and cracking
Worth knowing
- Performance-oriented vehicles like the VW Golf GTI and MR2 show a marked lack of confidence and grip when fitted with these tires.
- Light commercial vehicles, such as the Corsa van, report better satisfaction with tread life compared to passenger car users.
- Users note that the tires perform poorly when towing, showing significant slippage under load.