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MRF ZVTV review

The MRF ZVTV is widely regarded as a high-durability, budget-oriented OEM tire that excels in longevity and puncture resistance. While users consistently praise its impressive tread life, the consensus is mixed regarding its performance, with many citing lackluster comfort, poor steering feedback, and inconsistent braking capabilities.

Relative score
71/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
64/100
11 reviews
MRF ZVTV
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

64%
Would buy again 44%
Dry
Overall dry
77%
Corner stability
90%
Dry traction
85%
Steering response
85%
Wet
Overall wet
73%
Wet traction
80%
Comfort
Overall comfort
52%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
80%
Handling
Overall handling
63%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 11 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The MRF ZVTV is widely regarded as a high-durability, budget-oriented OEM tire that excels in longevity and puncture resistance. While users consistently praise its impressive tread life, the consensus is mixed regarding its performance, with many citing lackluster comfort, poor steering feedback, and inconsistent braking capabilities.

Pros

  • Exceptional tread life and high mileage capability
  • Strong puncture resistance and structural durability
  • Reliable performance on varied road surfaces including potholes
  • High value for money as an OEM factory-fitted option

Cons

  • Poor ride comfort and road noise at higher speeds
  • Lack of steering feedback and handling precision
  • Inconsistent braking performance
  • Susceptibility to sidewall damage and premature rubber fatigue/cracking

Worth knowing

  • Users on mid-size sedans like the Honda City and Maruti Ciaz report high mileage but criticize the lack of comfort and feedback.
  • Owners of 195/55 R16 configurations on hatchbacks like the Tata Altroz report confidence on poor roads, though they note early signs of shoulder cracking.