Rockstone Radial F105 review
The Rockstone Radial F105 is widely regarded by users as a dangerous and poor-performing budget tire, particularly in wet conditions. While some owners acknowledge its longevity and low wear rate, the overwhelming consensus is that the tire's lack of grip and unpredictable handling make it a significant safety hazard.
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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.
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The Rockstone Radial F105 is widely regarded by users as a dangerous and poor-performing budget tire, particularly in wet conditions. While some owners acknowledge its longevity and low wear rate, the overwhelming consensus is that the tire's lack of grip and unpredictable handling make it a significant safety hazard.
Pros
- Extremely long tread life
- Low purchase price
- Adequate performance in dry, low-speed conditions
Cons
- Extremely poor wet-weather traction and hydroplaning resistance
- Unpredictable handling and sudden loss of grip
- High noise levels and harsh ride quality
- Poor build quality, including reports of tread separation
Worth knowing
- Users frequently report dangerous oversteer when these tires are fitted to the rear axle of rear-wheel-drive vehicles.
- Drivers of performance-oriented or heavier vehicles note that the tire's lack of grip significantly compromises the vehicle's intended handling characteristics.