Zeetex HP2000 vfm review
The Zeetex HP2000 vfm is widely regarded as a high-value budget tire that offers impressive comfort and noise suppression, often outperforming expectations for its price point. While many users praise its dry grip and safety in emergency situations, performance consistency appears to vary significantly, with some drivers reporting rapid tread wear and unpredictable handling characteristics.
Owners rate it 14.1 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
80%By road tests
65.9%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 8 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Zeetex HP2000 vfm is widely regarded as a high-value budget tire that offers impressive comfort and noise suppression, often outperforming expectations for its price point. While many users praise its dry grip and safety in emergency situations, performance consistency appears to vary significantly, with some drivers reporting rapid tread wear and unpredictable handling characteristics.
Pros
- Exceptional price-to-performance ratio
- Low road noise and high ride comfort
- Reliable dry grip and effective emergency braking performance
- Competent handling for daily commuting and touring
Cons
- Reports of premature tread wear in some use cases
- Inconsistent handling feedback, described by some as lacking precision
- Potential for increased noise and vibration on specific vehicle chassis
- Concerns regarding rear-end stability during spirited driving
Worth knowing
- Users on smaller, lighter vehicles like the Mini Cooper S reported positive feedback regarding grip and steering feedback.
- Owners of heavier vehicles or specific crossovers noted issues with noise, vibration, and rear-end stability during cornering.
4 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2022 Summer tire Market Overview · 215/55 R17
34th of 44
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 39th of 44 | |
| Dry Braking | 32nd of 44 |
2020 Auto Bild Summer tire Test · 245/45 R18
20th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 15th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 15th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 19th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 20th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 20th of 20 | |
| Noise | 6th of 20 | |
| Value | 4th of 20 | |
| Price | 1st of 20 | |
| Wear | 19th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 4th of 20 |
2020 tire Market Overview Braking Test · 245/45 R18
18th of 49
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 15th of 49 | |
| Dry Braking | 29th of 49 |
2019 Summer 53 tire Braking Shootout · 225/45 R17
41st of 45
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 37th of 45 | |
| Dry Braking | 41st of 45 |