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Updated September 2026

Ovation VI 782 AS review

The Ovation VI 782 AS is perceived as a surprisingly capable budget-tier tire that exceeds expectations for daily driving. While it may not excel in fuel efficiency, users report reliable road-holding capabilities and stable handling at highway speeds.

Relative score
70/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
78/100
1 review
Road tests
61/100
1 published test

Owners rate it 17.4 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.

Ovation VI 782 AS
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

78%
Would buy again 90%
Dry
Overall dry
90%
Wet
Overall wet
80%
Snow & ice
Overall snow & ice
60%
Comfort
Overall comfort
90%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
80%
Handling
Overall handling
80%

By road tests

60.6%
Dry
33.8%
Wet
40.1%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 1 owner review across retailers and review sites.

The Ovation VI 782 AS is perceived as a surprisingly capable budget-tier tire that exceeds expectations for daily driving. While it may not excel in fuel efficiency, users report reliable road-holding capabilities and stable handling at highway speeds.

Pros

  • Reliable road-holding performance
  • Stable and composed at highway speeds
  • Sharp and direct steering response
  • High value-for-money proposition

Cons

  • Suboptimal fuel efficiency
  • Budget-tier brand perception

Worth knowing

  • Users report consistent stability and lack of wandering at 70mph cruising speeds.
Test results

1 published test appearance

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2022 All Season tire Market Overview · 195/55 R16

23rd of 35
Best: Wet Braking · 19th Weakest: Dry Braking · 29th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking19th of 35
Dry Braking29th of 35