Triangle TR968 review
The Triangle TR968 is a polarizing budget tire that is frequently criticized for extreme road noise and poor wet-weather performance. While a minority of users appreciate its longevity and low price point for daily driving or drifting, the overwhelming consensus among reviewers is that the tire lacks the safety and refinement expected for standard road use, particularly in damp or wet conditions.
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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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42%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 70 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Triangle TR968 is a polarizing budget tire that is frequently criticized for extreme road noise and poor wet-weather performance. While a minority of users appreciate its longevity and low price point for daily driving or drifting, the overwhelming consensus among reviewers is that the tire lacks the safety and refinement expected for standard road use, particularly in damp or wet conditions.
Pros
- Extremely low purchase price
- Exceptional tread longevity and durability
- Acceptable dry-weather grip for casual driving
- Aggressive, sporty tread pattern design
Cons
- Intolerable levels of road noise and cabin drone
- Dangerous lack of traction in wet or damp conditions
- Unpredictable handling and significant understeer
- Harsh ride quality and vibration issues
- Inconsistent manufacturing quality leading to uneven wear
Worth knowing
- Users with high-torque, rear-wheel-drive vehicles frequently report excessive wheel spin and unpredictable rear-end traction in the wet.
- Owners of premium sedans (BMW, Jaguar, Mercedes) often mistake the tire's loud drone for mechanical failure, such as bad wheel bearings or differential issues.
- Drivers using these on smaller, lighter vehicles or for track-day drifting report more favorable experiences compared to those using them for daily commuting on heavier cars.