Barum Brillantis 2 Owner Reviews

What owners say summarised from 25 reviews

Value is the most consistent positive for the Barum Brillantis 2, praised by nearly half of owners. Steering feel and dry handling also attract favourable comments, while quiet running is mentioned more often than excessive noise, though both experiences occur. Wet grip is evenly split between praise and criticism, with several drivers describing a loss of confidence or front-end grip in wet corners. Later-mileage accounts support useful tread life, but there are also reports of rapid wear, so it is not universal. The feedback generally favours ordinary, cost-conscious driving, with wet-road behaviour the main reservation.

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Owner ratings averaged from 31 ratings

Owner score 71%
Wear 78%
Dry Grip 77%
Comfort 77%
Road Feedback 68%
Handling 67%
Wet Grip 60%

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Member March 10, 2010

Kia Motors
175/70 R14 T
11,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Spirited

I bought the car from new and found the manufacturers tyres a little noisy and the steering rather heavy. After twelve thousand miles, and due to the tracking being a mile out from new, I changed them for a set of brillantis which were recommended by the fitter, National. They were on offer at the time and have since performed as good as any I have previously used. I occasionally spin the fron wheels from starting when I'm too heavy on the accelerator but otherwise no complaints. Road holding and steering improved out of all recorgnition after the change and the ride became very much quieter. Handling in the wet and on the recent snow and occasional icy patches gave no cause for corncern at all.
Eric Hulme.