Tyre reviews Ovation VI-388. Page 13 585

Not the first time I've taken this tire model, everything is fine, not noisy, water is drained well, on the machine they were even, balanced perfectly, everything is fine, thank you!

The tires are difficult to balance, using 50-60g weights, and it's impossible to fully balance them, at speeds between 100-120 km/h, there is a vibration on all wheels, making it uncomfortable to drive.

I really liked the road holding, it doesn't hum

Handles the road just great, rides in turns like on rails

He's very satisfied with the tires, tested them on the highway (Moscow-Krasnodar) and in the city...in the rain and in the downpour...hydroplaning at 150 km/h is quite decent, without surprises, from a standstill in kickdown it grips the asphalt tightly, of course not noiseless, but for its price it's really awesome tires

I took this tire with an 18-inch diameter and a 24545 parameter. Since I switched to 18-inch wheels, and the old tire from the previous owners with a 16-inch diameter was winter tires of the same brand, I was surprised by its pleasant ride. I decided to try and take summer tires of the same brand for my new wheels.

1. The tire is really good for its price. I'm speaking as a person with 6+ years of experience in tire mounting and wheel repair. With over 20,000 miles of experience, I've seen that the tire is reliable, the sidewall is slightly reinforced, and not soft. The operating pressure is 2.5 +/-.

2. Noise. It exists to some extent, but only until the tire warms up. When it warms up, it really delights with a pleasant ride.

3. Balancing. There are no problems with it, all the weights for 2 seasons are normal, always. The wheels are naturally even.

4. Wear. For my 20,000+ miles, a small amount of tire has been evenly worn out. But that's normal. The tire's regulation is 40,000 km. If it lasts 60,000 km, that's very good. Those who drive over 100,000 km are rare in today's time. Now I see that the tire, if the chemistry remains the same, will not become outdated and will definitely last for 60,000 km until it needs to be replaced.

5. Aquaplaning. Let's just say I'm a person with a brain, and when I see a puddle, I at least release the gas pedal, or at most, slow down with wheel control. But I've never caught it. I perfectly understand what it is, and my previous Belshina tires were constantly hydroplaning with a fresh and lively tread. This tire has never caught it. The grooves are wide, and there are 4 of them.

6. Pattern. As a person with tire mounting experience, I don't understand why such a tricky tread shape is needed, but that's not the point. The main thing is that it works and doesn't crumble. I can't evaluate the difference in noise, as I haven't driven on older models of this brand.

7. Handling. This is more complicated. I have no questions about the tire, but it's hard to evaluate what played a bigger role - the switch from 16 to 18 inches, the tire itself, or the car's suspension. Since I have a rear-wheel drive car with a D-class, I've never felt a lean while driving, and there's always been contact on all maneuvers, both on water and in the heat. I'm sure that on the track, this tire will show fast overheating and loss of traction, but in civilian driving, even with 5,000+ revolutions per minute on each gear, there were no questions. After switching from 16 to 18 inches, the steering wheel has become more responsive on uneven road surfaces, which is normal. Also, there's less side-to-side rocking, and the "ship" has become more stable and soft at the same time. The wheels are from Mac Italia, and not once during the operation, including driving over potholes, have they become uneven.

In fact, it's very hard to find fault with the tire for its price. If you see that the price is tasty, you can safely take it, there will be no problems with it. In today's times, branded tires have become extremely expensive for the average consumer in my parameter. Having studied the technical part, I see that the Chinese are working on modern technologies, and if you don't take the direct no-name brands, there will be no problems. I can already name about ten of these manufacturers. This is one of those that can be safely taken if you don't want to overpay for a brand.

I'll be taking my next set from a different brand, not because the tire is bad, but because I'm interested in understanding what's good and how good it is through personal experience. I wish you all smooth roads and that your car doesn't let you down!

P.S. I give 4 out of 5 for the noise until the tire warms up. It's not logical to give fives everywhere and then see Michelin, which is objectively better, but also has the same fives.

P.S.2. For driving on ice and snow, I give 5, but naturally, I don't drive on summer tires in winter. The survey doesn't specify what season my tires are for, and it's not logical to write that summer tires drive poorly on ice and ruin the tires, you agree.

Good tires. Everything is fine. The mileage is still small.

All super cool!

After 4,000 miles, I did a repeat balancing, added 15-20 grams, the tires were even, no complaints so far.

Bought as a spare. Adequate price. Fast shipping.