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Updated September 2026

Tourador X Speed TU1 review

The Tourador X Speed TU1 is positioned as a budget-friendly touring tire that provides adequate performance for daily commuting. While it lacks the high-performance characteristics of premium brands, users generally find it to be a functional and cost-effective solution for standard driving conditions.

Relative score
50/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
65/100
3 reviews
Road tests
55/100
1 published test

Owners rate it 10.1 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.

Tourador X Speed TU1
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

65%
Would buy again 75%
Dry
Overall dry
75%
Wet
Overall wet
65%
Comfort
Overall comfort
80%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
30%
Handling
Overall handling
70%

By road tests

54.9%
Dry
29.9%
Wet
25.4%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 3 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Tourador X Speed TU1 is positioned as a budget-friendly touring tire that provides adequate performance for daily commuting. While it lacks the high-performance characteristics of premium brands, users generally find it to be a functional and cost-effective solution for standard driving conditions.

Pros

  • High value for money
  • Adequate dry grip for daily driving
  • Satisfactory wet weather performance when driven sensibly

Cons

  • Limited performance ceiling compared to premium tires
  • Not suitable for aggressive or high-performance driving styles

Worth knowing

  • Reported as a viable budget option for rear-wheel-drive sedans like the Lexus IS250.
Test results

1 published test appearance

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2025 Summer tire Test Shootout · 225/40 R18

50th of 52
Best: Wet Braking · 45th Weakest: Dry Braking · 52nd
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking45th of 52
Dry Braking52nd of 52