Petlas Explero W671 review
The Petlas Explero W671 is widely regarded as a cost-effective winter tire that delivers impressive traction in deep snow and ice, often exceeding expectations for its price point. While users frequently praise its comfort and fuel efficiency on dry pavement, performance consistency tends to decline over time as the rubber compound hardens, leading to increased noise and reduced wet-weather grip.
Owners rate it 11.3 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
79.6%By road tests
68.3%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 9 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Petlas Explero W671 is widely regarded as a cost-effective winter tire that delivers impressive traction in deep snow and ice, often exceeding expectations for its price point. While users frequently praise its comfort and fuel efficiency on dry pavement, performance consistency tends to decline over time as the rubber compound hardens, leading to increased noise and reduced wet-weather grip.
Pros
- Excellent traction in deep snow and icy conditions
- High value-for-money compared to premium brands
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Positive impact on fuel economy
Cons
- Performance degradation and increased noise as the tire ages
- Average or mediocre wet-weather handling
- Poor high-speed stability and lateral stiffness
- Compound hardening over extended use
Worth knowing
- Users noted significant sidewall instability and 'bouncing' at highway speeds when using tires with taller sidewall profiles.
- Drivers of 4x4 vehicles reported some lateral instability when navigating tracks in packed snow.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter tire Test · 225/45 R19
10th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 10th of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 10th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 10th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 9th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 9th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 10th of 10 | |
| Noise | 7th of 10 | |
| Price | 1st of 10 |