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Summer tire Summer Touring tires Updated May 2026

Taurus 301 Touring review

The Taurus 301 Touring is perceived as a highly cost-effective solution for small city vehicles, offering reliable performance for daily commuting. Users report satisfactory handling in wet conditions, provided the driver maintains a cautious and anticipatory driving style.

Relative score
82/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
82/100
1 review
Taurus 301 Touring
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

82%
Would buy again 90%
Dry
Overall dry
80%
Corner stability
70%
Dry traction
80%
Steering response
80%
Wet
Overall wet
90%
Wet traction
90%
Comfort
Overall comfort
80%
Handling
Overall handling
70%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

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

The Taurus 301 Touring is perceived as a highly cost-effective solution for small city vehicles, offering reliable performance for daily commuting. Users report satisfactory handling in wet conditions, provided the driver maintains a cautious and anticipatory driving style.

Pros

  • Excellent value for the price point
  • Reliable wet weather performance for light city vehicles
  • Suitable for small, compact car applications

Cons

  • Performance limits may be reached under aggressive braking
  • Limited feedback on long-term tread life

Worth knowing

  • Users operating small city cars, such as the Chevrolet Spark, report a strong fit for urban driving requirements.
  • The 155/65 R13 size is noted as a practical and economical choice for older, lightweight subcompact vehicles.