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Rovelo RCM 836 review

The Rovelo RCM 836 receives overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, characterized by severe concerns regarding handling stability and safety. Drivers report significant issues with vehicle control, particularly at highway speeds and in wet weather conditions.

Relative score
15/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
14/100
2 reviews
Rovelo RCM 836
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

14%
Would buy again 10%
Dry
Overall dry
25%
Corner stability
10%
Dry traction
25%
Steering response
10%
Wet
Overall wet
20%
Wet traction
20%
Comfort
Overall comfort
10%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
10%
Handling
Overall handling
10%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

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

The Rovelo RCM 836 receives overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, characterized by severe concerns regarding handling stability and safety. Drivers report significant issues with vehicle control, particularly at highway speeds and in wet weather conditions.

Cons

  • Poor high-speed stability and 'swimming' sensation
  • Dangerous handling characteristics in wet conditions
  • Significant understeer during dry cornering
  • Lack of confidence-inspiring grip

Worth knowing

  • Users operating heavy commercial vehicles like the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter report instability at speeds exceeding 120 km/h.
  • Passenger vehicles such as the Skoda Superb exhibit pronounced understeer when equipped with these tires on the front axle.