P30 of 50
Beat 38% of the field
Apollo Aspire 4G Test Results
Tested 2013 to 2023
4 publications
Tested 7 times by independent publications, the Apollo Aspire 4G averages a finish of 16th.
- 7Independent tests
- 0Test wins
- 0Podium finishes
- 16thAverage finish
- 36%Field beaten on average
- 4Publications
7 tests, 2013 to 2023
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 36%
Record by discipline
Where the Apollo Aspire 4G finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 1 | P30 of 48 | 38% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 1 | P30 of 48 | 38% | - |
Head-to-head record
Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Apollo Aspire 4G. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Continental Sport Contact 5
5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind
|
5 | 0 | 5 | - | 0% |
 Dunlop SportMaxx RT
5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind
|
5 | 0 | 5 | - | 0% |
 Nexen N Fera SU1
4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind
|
4 | 1 | 3 | - | 25% |
 Michelin Primacy 3
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Falken FK453
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Kumho Ecsta KU39
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Nokian zLine
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Bridgestone Turanza T001
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
Against its own line
The same record for the tyre it replaced and the tyre that replaced it.
| Tyre | Tests | Wins | Avg finish | Field beaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Aspire 4G This tyre | 7 | 0 | 16th | 36% |
| Apollo Aspire XP Successor | 8 | 0 | 9th | 54% |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 7 tests. Updated December 1, 2025.
Apollo Aspire 4G shows generally below-average performance across seven summer tests, with an average finishing position of 15.6 and multiple bottom-tier results. It occasionally reaches mid-pack in earlier tests, but struggles notably in more modern, competitive evaluations, especially in wet and dry braking, leading to poor overall rankings in comprehensive test formats.
Performance Strengths
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Entry-level/Mid-pack Qualification Performance
Minor
Details
- 15/50 overall in 2014 Auto Bild 50 Summer Tyre Shootout (advanced to final)
- 8/18 overall in 2013 European Summer Sports Tyre Test
Performance Weaknesses
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Wet Weather Performance
Strong
Details
- 30/48 wet braking (+20.2% from best) in 2023 Summer Tyre Market Overview
- 15/15 overall in 2014 Auto Bild Top 15 Summer Tyre Test (comprehensive wet/dry evaluation indicates weak wet metrics)
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Dry Braking/Stopping Distances
Moderate
Details
- 30/48 dry braking (+9.9% from best) in 2023 Summer Tyre Market Overview
- 12/12 overall in 2014 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test (indicative of weak dry performance in full evaluation)
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Overall Competitiveness in Full Comparative Tests
Strong
Details
- 30/48 overall in 2023 Summer Tyre Market Overview
- 15/15 overall in 2014 Auto Bild Top 15 Summer Tyre Test
- 12/12 overall in 2014 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test
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Wet grip
Strong
in 2 of 3 tests
Details
When wet, the new Apollo Aspire 4G from India has reached its limit very early
- 2014 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test (2014)A little weak in the wet
- 2013 European Summer Sports Tyre Test (2013)
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Rolling resistance
Minor
in 1 of 3 tests
Details
Significantly increased rolling resistance
- 2014 Auto Bild Top 15 Summer Tyre Test (2014)
Do owners agree with the tests?
Every tester write-up on the Apollo Aspire 4G (3 tests) and 10 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Where owners and testers agree
- Dry grip strength in 1 of 3 tests 4 praise, 0 criticise of 10 reviews · Read those reviews
Raised by owners, not by any test of this tyre
- Value for money no test mentions it 3 praise, 1 criticise of 10 reviews · Read those reviews
Every test, newest first 7
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2023 1 test
2017 1 test
P21 of 51
Beat 52% of the field
2014 4 tests
P12 of 12
Beat 0% of the field
2014 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test
When wet, the new Apollo Aspire 4G from India has reached its limit very early
P8 of 11
Beat 30% of the field
P15 of 15
Beat 0% of the field
P15 of 50
Beat 71% of the field
2013 1 test
P8 of 19
Beat 59% of the field
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