Wanli Snowgrip S1083 review
The Wanli Snowgrip S1083 is a polarizing budget winter tire that performs adequately in deep snow and freezing temperatures but struggles significantly in wet conditions. While some users report impressive traction in heavy snow, others note a lack of stability and confidence-inspiring grip, particularly when temperatures rise above 7°C.
Owners rate it 20.7 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
50%By road tests
70.7%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 7 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Wanli Snowgrip S1083 is a polarizing budget winter tire that performs adequately in deep snow and freezing temperatures but struggles significantly in wet conditions. While some users report impressive traction in heavy snow, others note a lack of stability and confidence-inspiring grip, particularly when temperatures rise above 7°C.
Pros
- Strong traction in deep snow and winter storm conditions
- Cost-effective option for budget-conscious drivers
- Acceptable performance when used strictly within the intended sub-7°C temperature range
Cons
- Poor wet weather performance, frequently described as feeling unstable or 'hovercraft-like'
- Noticeable 'wobble' or lumpy ride quality during initial use or cold starts
- Significant loss of grip and handling precision when temperatures exceed 10°C
- Inconsistent manufacturing quality leading to potential balance issues
Worth knowing
- Users with 4x4 vehicles, such as the Jeep Patriot, reported highly successful performance in deep snow and ice.
- Drivers of FWD vehicles with moderate power reported significant traction loss and wheel spin in wet or icy conditions.
2 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2020 Winter tire Market Overview - 52 tire Braking Test · 245/45 R18
45th of 48
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 45th of 48 |
2018 AZ SUV Winter tire Test · 235/60 R18
9th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 9 | |
| Snow Braking | 3rd of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 9 | |
| Noise | 6th of 9 | |
| Price | 1st of 9 |