Triangle EffeXSport review
The Triangle EffeXSport TH202 is widely regarded as a high-value budget tire that delivers impressive dry and wet grip for its price point. While most users praise its comfort and durability, performance is inconsistent under spirited driving, and some users report rapid tread wear and poor traction in near-freezing conditions.
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
74%By road tests
67.6%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 7 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Triangle EffeXSport TH202 is widely regarded as a high-value budget tire that delivers impressive dry and wet grip for its price point. While most users praise its comfort and durability, performance is inconsistent under spirited driving, and some users report rapid tread wear and poor traction in near-freezing conditions.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money compared to premium brands
- Strong dry and wet weather traction for daily driving
- Noticeable improvement in ride comfort and noise levels over run-flat tires
- Robust structural durability against road debris and impacts
Cons
- Rapid tread wear, particularly on the rear axle of RWD vehicles
- Poor performance and lack of grip in icy or near-freezing temperatures
- Noticeable understeer when pushed hard during spirited driving
- Reduced fuel efficiency as the tread wears down
Worth knowing
- BMW 4 Series owners reported a significant upgrade in ride quality and noise reduction when replacing factory run-flat tires.
- RWD vehicle owners noted a significant disparity in tread life between front and rear axles, with rears wearing out significantly faster.
- Van users (e.g., Toyota Hiace) reported good stability and confidence on winding roads.
2 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 Sports Cars tire Test · 245/35 R19
7th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 8 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1st of 8 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 2nd of 8 | |
| Noise | 5th of 8 |
2025 AZ Summer tire Test · 225/45 R18
9th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 9th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 10 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 10th of 10 | |
| Noise | 6th of 10 | |
| Value | 4th of 10 | |
| Wear | 9th of 10 | |
| Abrasion | 10th of 10 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 6th of 10 |