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Davanti DX390 Test Results

Tyre Reviews tests: 1 Tested 2019 to 2023 2 publications

Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Davanti DX390 averages a finish of 5th.

  • 2Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 0Podium finishes
  • 5thAverage finish
  • 61%Field beaten on average
  • 2Publications
Davanti DX390

2 tests, 2019 to 2023

The latest test

Are Budget Tyres Finally Good Enough? 8 Cheap Tyres VS 1 Premium Tyre P5 of 9

The Davanti DX390 performed well in he aquaplaning tests and had slightly above average grip in the dry and wet, and it was also a comfortable tyre. The handling nature of the tyre was a safe understeer primary balance. It was the most expensive budget tyre though and was out performed by the cheaper Tomket, Nankang and Winrun products.

Strong: Noise Weak: Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

Record by discipline

Where the Davanti DX390 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 2 P6.5 of 13.5 58% -
Dry Handling 2 P11 of 13.5 18% -
Subj. Dry Handling 1 P8 of 9 13% -
Wet
Wet Braking 2 P7.5 of 13.5 52% -
Wet Handling 2 P6 of 13.5 61% -
Subj. Wet Handling 1 P7 of 9 25% -
Wet Circle 1 P4 of 9 63% -
Straight Aqua 1 P3 of 9 75% -
Curved Aquaplaning 1 P3 of 9 75% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 1 P3 of 9 75% -
Noise 2 P4 of 13.5 79% -
Value
Rolling Resistance 1 P4 of 9 63% -

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 2 tests. Updated October 29, 2026.

The Davanti DX390 has shown relatively low noise and weak dry handling across two tests, with its overall placings needing the context of the fields. It finished fifth of nine in the 2023 Tyre Reviews budget comparison, which included eight budget tyres and one premium tyre, and fifth of 15 in Auto Navigator's 2019 summer and all season test. Noise was second of nine in 2023 and sixth of 18 in 2019. Dry handling was eighth of nine in 2023, with a low subjective rating, and 14th of 18 in 2019. Wet braking was fourth of nine in 2023 but still 29% behind the best, and 11th of 18 in 2019, 16.1% behind.

The 2023 test found more to like in standing water and ride comfort: it was third in both aquaplaning tests and third for subjective comfort. The testers described slightly above average dry and wet grip within that comparison, with a safe understeer balance. However, it was the most expensive budget tyre and cheaper Tomket, Nankang and Winrun tyres finished ahead. Auto Navigator conditionally recommended it in 2019, while warning that production timing could affect whether a purchased tyre behaved like the tested example.

Performance Strengths

Performance Weaknesses

  • Dry handling Moderate
    Details
    • Eighth of nine for timed and subjective dry handling in the 2023 Tyre Reviews budget comparison.
    • 14th of 18 for dry handling in the 2019 Auto Navigator test.
  • Wet braking Moderate
    Details
    • Fourth of nine but 29% behind the best in the 2023 Tyre Reviews budget comparison.
    • 11th of 18 and 16.1% behind the best in the 2019 Auto Navigator test.
  • Value for money Minor
    Details
    • The most expensive budget tyre in the 2023 Tyre Reviews comparison, outperformed by cheaper Tomket, Nankang and Winrun products.

Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Davanti DX390 (2 tests) and 30 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 2 tests 9 praise, 3 criticise of 30 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Ride comfort strength in 1 of 2 tests 3 praise, 1 criticise of 30 reviews · Read those reviews

Raised by owners, not by any test of this tyre

  • Rolling resistance no test mentions it 0 praise, 3 criticise of 30 reviews · Read those reviews

Every test, newest first 2

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2023 1 test
P5 of 9 Beat 50% of the field

Are Budget Tyres Finally Good Enough? 8 Cheap Tyres VS 1 Premium Tyre

Tyre Reviews 205/55 R16 Tested by Tyre Reviews

The Davanti DX390 performed well in he aquaplaning tests and had slightly above average grip in the dry and wet, and it was also a comfortable tyre. The handling nature of the tyre was a safe understeer primary balance. It was the most expensive budget tyre though and was out performed by the cheaper Tomket, Nankang and Winrun products.

StrongNoise WeakDry HandlingSubj. Dry Handling WinnerContinental PremiumContact 7

2019 1 test
P5 of 15 Beat 71% of the field

2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test

Auto Navigator 205/55 R16

Magazine note - Conditionally recommended - "it is only available in a few ways, and we know that the different production times can give significantly different characteristics, so it is far from certain that the purchased copy is so good will be like the test arrived"

WinnerMichelin Primacy 4

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