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.
Owners rate it 10.1 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
65%By road tests
54.9%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.
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
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 45th of 52 | |
| Dry Braking | 52nd of 52 |