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Winter tire Winter Touring tires Updated September 2026

Platin RP 60 review

The Platin RP 60 is regarded as a highly capable budget-friendly tire, particularly valued for its manufacturing pedigree in Continental-owned facilities. Users find it to be a reliable, cost-effective solution for urban driving and mild winter conditions, offering performance that exceeds typical expectations for its price point.

Relative score
81/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
86/100
2 reviews
Road tests
65/100
2 published tests

Owners rate it 21.2 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.

Platin RP 60
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

86%
Would buy again 95%
Dry
Overall dry
90%
Corner stability
85%
Dry traction
90%
Steering response
80%
Wet
Overall wet
90%
Wet traction
90%
Snow & ice
Overall snow & ice
85%
Ice
80%
Comfort
Overall comfort
80%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
85%
Handling
Overall handling
85%

By road tests

64.8%
Wet
56.1%
Snow
84.1%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 2 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Platin RP 60 is regarded as a highly capable budget-friendly tire, particularly valued for its manufacturing pedigree in Continental-owned facilities. Users find it to be a reliable, cost-effective solution for urban driving and mild winter conditions, offering performance that exceeds typical expectations for its price point.

Pros

  • Excellent dry road grip
  • Strong value-for-money proposition
  • Reliable performance in mild winter conditions
  • High manufacturing quality standards

Cons

  • Limited feedback on extreme weather performance
  • Positioned primarily as a budget-tier product

Worth knowing

  • Users appreciate the tire as a practical replacement option for the front axle when matching existing tires on a used vehicle purchase.
Test results

2 published test appearances

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

2022 Winter tire Market Overview · 215/55 R17

32nd of 56
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking32nd of 56

2020 Winter tire Market Overview - 52 tire Braking Test · 245/45 R18

25th of 48
Best: Snow Braking · 16th Weakest: Wet Braking · 30th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking30th of 48
Snow Braking16th of 48