Triangle TR918 review
The Triangle TR918 is widely regarded as a budget-oriented tire that offers acceptable performance for low-speed city driving and dry conditions. However, it receives significant criticism for poor wet-weather traction and a lack of handling predictability, leading many users to recommend investing in higher-tier brands for safety.
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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.
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53%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 11 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Triangle TR918 is widely regarded as a budget-oriented tire that offers acceptable performance for low-speed city driving and dry conditions. However, it receives significant criticism for poor wet-weather traction and a lack of handling predictability, leading many users to recommend investing in higher-tier brands for safety.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- High tread longevity and durability
- Adequate grip in dry, warm conditions
- Suitable for low-speed urban commuting
Cons
- Dangerous levels of grip loss in wet or damp conditions
- Lack of progressiveness and handling feedback
- Flimsy sidewall construction
- Poor traction during acceleration and cornering
Worth knowing
- Users report that the tire performs more predictably on smaller, lighter vehicles compared to heavier cars or those driven on motorways.
- Drivers of performance-oriented vehicles, such as BMWs, noted that the tire's lack of grip frequently triggers traction control systems.