Taurus 401 HighPerformance review
The Taurus 401 HighPerformance is generally viewed as a budget-oriented tire that offers acceptable comfort and low noise levels for casual city driving. However, it falls short in performance-oriented scenarios, particularly regarding wet-weather traction and handling stability on more powerful vehicles.
Owners rate it 24.1 points lower 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
43%By road tests
67.1%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 4 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Taurus 401 HighPerformance is generally viewed as a budget-oriented tire that offers acceptable comfort and low noise levels for casual city driving. However, it falls short in performance-oriented scenarios, particularly regarding wet-weather traction and handling stability on more powerful vehicles.
Pros
- Low road noise levels
- Comfortable ride quality due to soft sidewall construction
- Good tread longevity despite soft compound
Cons
- Poor wet-weather grip and traction
- Subpar handling performance on open roads
- Incompatibility with high-torque or performance-oriented vehicle traction control systems
Worth knowing
- Users with high-output, rear-wheel-drive vehicles reported significant issues with traction control systems and limp-mode activation in wet conditions.
- The tire's soft sidewall design is noted for providing a smoother ride, which may be preferred for city commuting but lacks the rigidity required for spirited driving.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2018 New and Worn Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
11th of 14
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 14 | |
| Wet Handling | 13th of 14 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 14 | |
| Dry Handling | 12th of 14 | |
| Noise | 9th of 14 |