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Haida HD617

Touring Winter Winter rated

The Haida HD617 is a budget touring winter tyre with weak wet braking in its only test result. There is too little evidence to identify a balancing strength or establish its snow and ice capability.

The quick answer

Owners say 66% from 2 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 42nd average finish across 1 independent tests Latest: P42 of 51 · 2020 See every test

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated December 2025.

  • 2owner reviews
  • 1,045miles driven
  • 1professional tests
  • 52sizes available
Haida HD617 1 photos

Tyre Reviews Score

Haida HD617

6.0/10

Better than 31% of winter tyres

  • Limited Confidence
  • 1 test
  • 2 owner reviews
Scores of the 278 winter tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests1 test · 1 publication · 2020 31% 100%
Owner reviewsFewer than 5 reviews, so they do not count yet – 0%
Combined 31% 6.0

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other winter tyres in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 20% 33% 1
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow Not tested, counted as average 26% –
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice Not tested, counted as average 21% –
DryBraking and handling on dry roads Not tested, counted as average 20% –

Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tyre was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 7% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 60% of the test figure. The other 40% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2020 2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R18 P42 / 51
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1 Tests
0 Test Wins
42nd Average
42nd Best
42nd Worst
YearTestResultAward
20202020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R18P42 / 51
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Size Range52 sizes available

165-275Width40-75Profile13-20Rim81-117 Q-VLoad/Speed Index2015First On Market

EU Label

Noise

71-73dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes225/45 R17215/55 R17
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Haida HD617 in the wet?
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Haida HD617 stops 23% longer than premium rivals, 14.8% longer than mid-range rivals and 5.5% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 20/100, and owners rate it 7.5/10 in the wet from 2 reviews.
What is the Haida HD617's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Haida HD617 most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
What sizes does the Haida HD617 come in?
The Haida HD617 is available in 52 sizes, ranging from 165-275/40-75 R13-20.
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Haida HD617 Owner Reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 2 ratings

  • Owner score 66%
  • Dry Grip 75%
  • Wet Grip 75%
  • Handling 70%
  • Comfort 65%
  • Road Feedback 60%
  • Wear 60%
  • Snow Grip 55%
  • Ice Grip 50%

All 2 Haida HD617 reviews

Score spread across 2 written reviews
54%
Member
  • Chevrolet
  • 215/55 R17
  • 45 miles
  • Mostly Town
  • Spirited
for a cheap price HAIDA 617 is okay, it costsed me apx 300$ new with installation from local shop. will buy again if available. i mostly ride in city and drive mountine resors on a weekends via hiway road. snow/ice roads outside of city. main thing is. if roads are cleared this tyre is way more when okay for this budget.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 4
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 7
  • Snow Grip 5
  • Ice Grip 5
Helpful 163
77%
Member
It's a good tyre in handling and grip in dry and wet weather
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 9
  • Snow Grip 6
  • Ice Grip 5
Helpful 907

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