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Winter tire Winter Ultra High Performance tires Updated September 2026

RoadX RXFROST WU01 review

The RoadX RXFROST WU01 is perceived as a high-value budget winter tire that delivers surprisingly strong grip in both snowy and dry conditions. While it performs well beyond its price point in terms of traction, users report significant concerns regarding the longevity of the tread compound.

Relative score
51/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
61/100
1 review
Road tests
46/100
2 published tests

Owners rate it 14.6 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.

RoadX RXFROST WU01
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

61%
Would buy again 80%
Dry
Overall dry
60%
Corner stability
50%
Dry traction
60%
Steering response
50%
Wet
Overall wet
70%
Wet traction
70%
Snow & ice
Overall snow & ice
80%
Ice
70%
Comfort
Overall comfort
70%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
20%
Handling
Overall handling
50%

By road tests

46.4%
Wet
35.9%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

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

The RoadX RXFROST WU01 is perceived as a high-value budget winter tire that delivers surprisingly strong grip in both snowy and dry conditions. While it performs well beyond its price point in terms of traction, users report significant concerns regarding the longevity of the tread compound.

Pros

  • Excellent traction and grip in winter conditions
  • Strong dry lateral grip despite the soft winter compound
  • High value-for-money proposition
  • Predictable handling during cornering

Cons

  • Rapid tread wear
  • Durability concerns over extended use

Worth knowing

  • The tire maintains stable handling characteristics even when fitted to heavier vehicle platforms.
Test results

2 published test appearances

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

2024 Winter 55 tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16

47th of 55
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking47th of 55

2022 Winter tire Market Overview · 215/55 R17

55th of 56
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking55th of 56