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Zeetex HP102 review

The Zeetex HP102 is a highly polarizing budget-tier tire that receives sharply divided feedback from users. While some owners appreciate the significant cost savings and acceptable dry-weather performance, a substantial portion of reviewers report severe safety concerns regarding traction, particularly in wet conditions.

Relative score
51/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
51/100
11 reviews
Zeetex HP102
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

51%
Would buy again 44%
Dry
Overall dry
56%
Corner stability
47%
Dry traction
56%
Steering response
56%
Wet
Overall wet
47%
Wet traction
47%
Comfort
Overall comfort
48%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
57%
Handling
Overall handling
47%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 11 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Zeetex HP102 is a highly polarizing budget-tier tire that receives sharply divided feedback from users. While some owners appreciate the significant cost savings and acceptable dry-weather performance, a substantial portion of reviewers report severe safety concerns regarding traction, particularly in wet conditions.

Pros

  • Highly competitive and affordable price point
  • Satisfactory performance in dry weather conditions for casual driving
  • Decent tread longevity reported by some long-term users
  • Acceptable comfort levels for daily commuting

Cons

  • Extremely poor wet-weather grip and handling
  • Lack of confidence-inspiring cornering stability
  • High risk of wheel spin during acceleration
  • Significant performance gap compared to established mid-range and premium brands

Worth knowing

  • Users operating these tires on performance-oriented vehicles, such as Audi models, reported significant traction loss and safety issues.
  • Drivers using 225/40/R18 sizes noted that the tires underperform significantly when compared to other budget-performance alternatives like the Federal SS595.