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Tracmax X Privilo TX3 review

The Tracmax X Privilo TX3 is widely regarded as a high-value budget tire that performs surprisingly well in daily driving conditions. While most users praise its low noise levels, comfort, and dry-weather grip, performance in wet conditions and longevity under spirited driving remain polarizing points of contention.

Relative score
62/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
71/100
11 reviews
Road tests
45/100
4 published tests

Owners rate it 25.8 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.

Tracmax X Privilo TX3
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

71%
Would buy again 75%
Dry
Overall dry
83%
Corner stability
71%
Dry traction
74%
Steering response
65%
Wet
Overall wet
67%
Wet traction
65%
Comfort
Overall comfort
71%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
68%
Handling
Overall handling
69%

By road tests

45.2%
Dry
47.3%
Wet
33.5%
By discipline (% of best in test)
Dry Braking
20%
Wet Braking
38%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 11 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Tracmax X Privilo TX3 is widely regarded as a high-value budget tire that performs surprisingly well in daily driving conditions. While most users praise its low noise levels, comfort, and dry-weather grip, performance in wet conditions and longevity under spirited driving remain polarizing points of contention.

Pros

  • Excellent value for money
  • Low road noise and high comfort levels
  • Reliable grip in dry conditions
  • Satisfactory performance for daily commuting and motorway driving

Cons

  • Inconsistent wet weather traction during aggressive maneuvers
  • Soft sidewalls can lead to handling instability at higher speeds
  • Rapid tread wear reported when subjected to spirited driving
  • Potential for uneven wear patterns

Worth knowing

  • Users with high-torque vehicles like the Jaguar XF and BMW X3 report generally positive experiences, though some noted the need for careful pressure management to avoid uneven wear.
  • One Tesla Model Y owner reported lower cabin noise compared to premium sound-absorbing tires, suggesting good acoustic properties for EVs.
  • Large staggered setups on SUVs (e.g., BMW X5) may cause drivetrain synchronization issues or shuddering, potentially due to tire diameter or rolling resistance variances.
Test results

4 published test appearances

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

2026 Summer Braking Super tire Test - How do 52 tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? · 245/45 R19

40th of 50
Best: Dry Braking · 36th Weakest: Wet Braking · 43rd
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking43rd of 50
Dry Braking36th of 50

2023 Summer tire Market Overview · 225/45 R18

45th of 48
Best: Dry Braking · 43rd Weakest: Wet Braking · 46th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking46th of 48
Dry Braking43rd of 48

2022 Summer tire Market Overview · 215/55 R17

37th of 44
Best: Dry Braking · 31st Weakest: Wet Braking · 40th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking40th of 44
Dry Braking31st of 44

2020 tire Market Overview Braking Test · 245/45 R18

36th of 49
Best: Wet Braking · 33rd Weakest: Dry Braking · 41st
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking33rd of 49
Dry Braking41st of 49