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Viatti Strada Asimmetrico review

The Viatti Strada Asimmetrico receives highly critical feedback from users, primarily due to significant deficiencies in wet and dry traction. Drivers report unpredictable handling characteristics and a lack of confidence in cornering, leading to a consensus that the tire's performance is inadequate for varied road conditions.

Relative score
62/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
57/100
3 reviews
Viatti Strada Asimmetrico
Scores

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

57%
Would buy again 37%
Dry
Overall dry
67%
Corner stability
80%
Dry traction
90%
Steering response
70%
Wet
Overall wet
47%
Wet traction
80%
Comfort
Overall comfort
73%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
75%
Handling
Overall handling
50%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 3 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Viatti Strada Asimmetrico receives highly critical feedback from users, primarily due to significant deficiencies in wet and dry traction. Drivers report unpredictable handling characteristics and a lack of confidence in cornering, leading to a consensus that the tire's performance is inadequate for varied road conditions.

Pros

  • Acceptable resistance to aquaplaning
  • Low noise levels reported by some users
  • Adequate braking performance in specific dry conditions

Cons

  • Poor wet weather grip and dangerous levels of understeer
  • Unpredictable handling and non-linear steering response
  • Excessive road noise and rumbling at moderate speeds
  • Inconsistent traction on non-pristine road surfaces

Worth knowing

  • Users reported significant handling instability when fitted to compact SUVs like the Toyota RAV4.
  • Performance is noted to be highly sensitive to road surface quality, with grip levels dropping sharply on anything other than perfect, dry pavement.
Test results

1 published test appearance

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2018 Auto Review 225/45 R17 tire Test · 225/45 R17

11th of 11
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