Westlake Z 107 review
The Westlake Z 107 is widely regarded as a high-value budget tire that punches above its weight class, particularly in wet weather conditions. While users praise its impressive aquaplaning resistance and competitive performance against premium brands, the consensus indicates that this performance comes at the cost of accelerated tread wear.
Owners rate it 25.4 points higher 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
90%By road tests
64.6%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 1 owner review across retailers and review sites.
The Westlake Z 107 is widely regarded as a high-value budget tire that punches above its weight class, particularly in wet weather conditions. While users praise its impressive aquaplaning resistance and competitive performance against premium brands, the consensus indicates that this performance comes at the cost of accelerated tread wear.
Pros
- Exceptional wet weather performance and aquaplaning resistance
- High value-for-money proposition compared to premium alternatives
- Strong performance in independent comparative testing
Cons
- Rapid tread wear and shorter overall lifespan
- Performance longevity is inferior to higher-tier competitors
Worth knowing
- Users noted that the tire performs well even on vehicles with low-power outputs when fitted with low-profile configurations.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2023 ADAC Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
34th of 50
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 30th of 50 | |
| Dry Braking | 25th of 50 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 50 | |
| Value | 41st of 50 | |
| Wear | 46th of 50 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 31st of 50 | |
| Abrasion | 42nd of 50 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 15th of 50 |