Triangle SporteX TH201 review
The Triangle SporteX TH201 is a highly polarizing budget-tier tire that receives drastically mixed feedback from users. While many owners praise its exceptional value and adequate performance for daily commuting in dry conditions, a significant portion of users report severe safety concerns regarding wet-weather traction and inconsistent handling characteristics.
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
58%By road tests
62.3%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 32 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Triangle SporteX TH201 is a highly polarizing budget-tier tire that receives drastically mixed feedback from users. While many owners praise its exceptional value and adequate performance for daily commuting in dry conditions, a significant portion of users report severe safety concerns regarding wet-weather traction and inconsistent handling characteristics.
Pros
- Extremely competitive price point
- Acceptable dry-weather grip for conservative driving
- Good initial comfort and low noise levels
- Satisfactory performance for budget-conscious daily commuters
Cons
- Poor and unpredictable wet-weather traction
- Inconsistent tread life and durability
- Lack of road feedback and vague handling at the limit
- High noise levels reported by some users over time
Worth knowing
- Users with higher-horsepower vehicles frequently report dissatisfaction with grip levels and rapid tread wear.
- Drivers of RWD vehicles noted significant oversteer and stability issues in wet conditions.
- Some users reported that the tire dimensions may run slightly smaller than standard industry sizing for the same nominal width.
3 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2023 Summer tire Market Overview · 225/45 R18
47th of 48
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 47th of 48 | |
| Dry Braking | 48th of 48 |
2021 EVO Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18
9th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 9 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 9th of 9 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 9th of 9 |
Are Budget tires Finally Good Enough? 8 Cheap tires VS 1 Premium tire · 205/55 R16
6th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 6th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 9 | |
| Noise | 8th of 9 | |
| Price | 7th of 9 |