Tigar High Performance review
The Tigar High Performance is widely regarded as a high-value budget tire that benefits from Michelin's manufacturing technology. While most users praise its dry and wet handling, comfort, and noise levels, a subset of owners reports significant performance degradation as the rubber ages, specifically noting a hardening of the compound and reduced grip in cooler temperatures.
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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.
By owner reviews
77%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 24 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Tigar High Performance is widely regarded as a high-value budget tire that benefits from Michelin's manufacturing technology. While most users praise its dry and wet handling, comfort, and noise levels, a subset of owners reports significant performance degradation as the rubber ages, specifically noting a hardening of the compound and reduced grip in cooler temperatures.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Strong dry and wet road handling
- Low noise levels and high ride comfort
- Predictable performance for daily driving
Cons
- Significant loss of grip in temperatures below 15°C
- Compound hardening and potential cracking over time
- Soft sidewalls can lead to vague handling in high-speed corners
- Inconsistent performance longevity
Worth knowing
- Users with smaller, lighter vehicles like the Skoda Fabia and VW Passat report generally positive experiences with daily commuting and highway use.
- Drivers of mid-sized hatchbacks noted that the soft sidewalls are noticeable during spirited cornering, suggesting the tire is better suited for comfort-oriented driving than performance applications.