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.
Owners rate it 21.2 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
86%By road tests
64.8%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.
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
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 32nd of 56 |
2020 Winter tire Market Overview - 52 tire Braking Test · 245/45 R18
25th of 48
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 30th of 48 | |
| Snow Braking | 16th of 48 |