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Westlake makes really cheap tires that are great for burners. They're really hard rubber too so they slip really easily. They're OK to daily but in the wet it's interesting.
Pros: cheap tires, slip easily
Cons: interesting in the wet
I drive about 160 KM every week, I use Westlake and its been 2 years already, still got enough tread for another 6 months, approx
Pros: enough tread after 2 years
You want cheap tires. Go Westlakes. Great budget brand.
I've run a few sets and no complaints.
Pros: great budget brand
Part number: SW608
Westlake SW608s. The best!
Pros: The best!
I have some Westlake SA07 for 10k miles now and they're holding up pretty good. Really good tires for the price.
Pros: good tires for price
Mileage: 16093 km
I test drove all 3 tire size when shopping the Arteon, don't be fooled, size does matter. As expected, 18 inch has the best ride and the 20 the worst. It was quite noticeable even on the short drive.
Pros: 18 inch best ride
Cons: 20 inch worst ride
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
I've got Westlake on my escape and mustang, they seem fine to me.
Pros: seem fine
My dad currently has Westlake tires on his truck and they're not noisy at all. They do have less grip however and you have to be careful on wet roads.
Pros: not noisy
Cons: less grip
Westlake tires are becoming a "known" brand name. It still doesn't change the fact they are a low end Chinese tire. That said, they will wear out fast as with all other Chinese tires the tread compound is very soft (low treadware rating). They don't hug corners well, there not fantastic at shuttling water, they are horrible in adverse terrain/weather, & they can be difficult to balance.
Pros: becoming a known brand
Cons: wear out fast, difficult to balance
Westlake RP18 - Delaminated the tire before I killed the tread, good life, crappy grip.
Pros: good life
Cons: crappy grip, delaminated
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