Zeetex ZT1000 review
The Zeetex ZT1000 is a polarizing budget-tier summer tire that offers impressive dry-weather performance and ride comfort for the price, but suffers from inconsistent wet-weather safety. While some users praise its quiet operation and communicative steering, others report significant concerns regarding braking distances and traction in rainy conditions as the tread wears down.
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
61.8%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 6 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Zeetex ZT1000 is a polarizing budget-tier summer tire that offers impressive dry-weather performance and ride comfort for the price, but suffers from inconsistent wet-weather safety. While some users praise its quiet operation and communicative steering, others report significant concerns regarding braking distances and traction in rainy conditions as the tread wears down.
Pros
- High level of ride comfort and low noise levels
- Strong dry-weather grip and cornering stability
- Direct and communicative steering feedback
- Competitive price point for budget-conscious buyers
Cons
- Noticeable decline in wet-weather braking performance
- Increased risk of hydroplaning or ABS activation on wet surfaces
- Inconsistent tread wear characteristics
- Variable quality control regarding factory-set tire pressures
Worth knowing
- Users operating smaller, lighter vehicles like the Mazda 323 and Mazda 2 reported positive experiences with steering directness on 14 and 15-inch fitments.
- Performance in wet conditions appears to degrade significantly as the tire approaches the mid-life point of its tread depth.
2 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2023 ADAC Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
41st of 50
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 18th of 50 | |
| Dry Braking | 39th of 50 | |
| Straight Aqua | 35th of 50 | |
| Value | 49th of 50 | |
| Wear | 50th of 50 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 21st of 50 | |
| Abrasion | 49th of 50 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 22nd of 50 |
2021 53 Summer tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
28th of 53
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 25th of 53 | |
| Dry Braking | 44th of 53 |