Westlake ZuperSnow Z 507 review
The Westlake ZuperSnow Z 507 is perceived as a budget-friendly winter tire that offers adequate performance on snow and ice, but struggles significantly with wet road handling. Users emphasize the critical importance of maintaining precise tire pressure, as deviations can negatively impact comfort and grip levels.
Owners rate it 9.8 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
66%By road tests
56.2%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 1 owner review across retailers and review sites.
The Westlake ZuperSnow Z 507 is perceived as a budget-friendly winter tire that offers adequate performance on snow and ice, but struggles significantly with wet road handling. Users emphasize the critical importance of maintaining precise tire pressure, as deviations can negatively impact comfort and grip levels.
Pros
- Competent traction on snow and ice
- Acceptable comfort levels on dry roads
- Cost-effective winter solution
Cons
- Poor performance and grip on wet surfaces
- High sensitivity to tire pressure adjustments
- Noticeable road noise
Worth knowing
- Performance is highly dependent on precise inflation pressure, with small deviations causing significant handling degradation.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2023 Winter tire Test 54 Set Braking Test · 225/45 R18
43rd of 54
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 43rd of 54 |