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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.

Relative score
46/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
43/100
28 reviews
Mohawk M112
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

43%
Would buy again 28%
Dry
Overall dry
59%
Corner stability
39%
Dry traction
59%
Steering response
45%
Wet
Overall wet
34%
Wet traction
34%
Comfort
Overall comfort
46%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
53%
Handling
Overall handling
40%
From owners

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.