Sailun Ice Blazer Alpine plus review
The Sailun Ice Blazer Alpine Plus is widely regarded as a high-value winter tire that delivers impressive traction in deep snow and icy conditions. While some users note a softer sidewall feel and occasional road noise, the consensus highlights its exceptional performance-to-price ratio, often outperforming more expensive name-brand alternatives.
Owners rate it 29.7 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
86.4%By road tests
56.7%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 14 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Sailun Ice Blazer Alpine Plus is widely regarded as a high-value winter tire that delivers impressive traction in deep snow and icy conditions. While some users note a softer sidewall feel and occasional road noise, the consensus highlights its exceptional performance-to-price ratio, often outperforming more expensive name-brand alternatives.
Pros
- Excellent traction and confidence in heavy snow and ice
- High value for the price point
- Durable tread life under normal winter driving conditions
- Effective at absorbing road bumps due to deep, soft tread
Cons
- Noticeable road noise reported by some users
- Softer sidewall feel leads to a 'squishy' sensation during cornering
- Performance characteristics can feel different from standard all-season tires
Worth knowing
- Subaru owners reported superior performance on steep, mountainous terrain compared to previous premium brands.
- Users noted that the tires provide a smoother ride over bumps on passenger sedans like the Ford Fusion and Chevrolet Cobalt.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2024 Winter 55 tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
44th of 55
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 45th of 55 |