Triangle WinterX TW401 review
The Triangle WinterX TW401 receives a predominantly negative reception from users, who report significant performance deficiencies in moderate to deep snow and inconsistent handling in wet or warmer conditions. While some users acknowledge acceptable performance on dry, frozen asphalt, the general consensus suggests the tire lacks the confidence and longevity expected of a reliable winter product.
Owners rate it 19.9 points lower than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
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
47%By road tests
66.9%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 2 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Triangle WinterX TW401 receives a predominantly negative reception from users, who report significant performance deficiencies in moderate to deep snow and inconsistent handling in wet or warmer conditions. While some users acknowledge acceptable performance on dry, frozen asphalt, the general consensus suggests the tire lacks the confidence and longevity expected of a reliable winter product.
Pros
- Acceptable performance on dry, frozen road surfaces
- Initial traction on light snow and ice
Cons
- Poor traction and handling in deep or wet snow
- Rapid degradation of winter performance characteristics after initial use
- Below-average tread life
- Lack of driver confidence in wet and variable temperature conditions
Worth knowing
- Users noted a significant drop-off in snow-specific performance after approximately 3,000 kilometers of use.
- The tire is perceived as inferior to established mid-range and budget competitors such as Hankook, Yokohama, and Falken.
3 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 Auto Express Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
8th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter tire Test · 215/55 R17
14th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 15th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 5th of 16 | |
| Ice Braking | 14th of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 15th of 16 | |
| Wear | 15th of 16 | |
| Abrasion | 4th of 16 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 15th of 16 |
2022 Winter tire Market Overview · 215/55 R17
46th of 56
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 46th of 56 |