The Hifly HF805 is a budget summer ultra high performance tyre that appeals mainly through its low purchase price. It can feel acceptable in dry everyday driving, with some users praising its stability and initial quietness for the money. However, both professional testing and driver feedback point to weak wet grip, below-par overall performance and questionable wear and durability.
Independent tests place the HF805 near the bottom of the field, particularly in wet braking and handling, and also show dry performance that is below the standard expected from an ultra high performance summer tyre. User feedback is a little more forgiving when judged against its very low price, with some drivers finding it stable, quiet and good enough in dry conditions, but the same core weaknesses appear repeatedly in real-world use. Wet grip is the major concern, and reports of rapid wear, rising noise with age and occasional sidewall or construction issues mean the low purchase price does not always translate into good long-term value. It is best viewed as a cheap, basic option for low-demand dry-weather use rather than a tyre for drivers prioritising wet-weather safety, durability or performance consistency.
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Owners say61%from 70 owner reviews39% would buy againRead the reviews
Strengths & weaknessesDry, WetComfortRelative to its rivals across every test we hold
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 November 2026.
Across the 2 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Hifly HF805 stops 9.6% longer than premium rivals, 7.9% longer than mid-range rivals and 2% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 35/100, and owners rate it 5.9/10 in the wet from 70 reviews.
How good is the Hifly HF805 in the dry?
Across the 2 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Hifly HF805 stops 5.6% longer than premium rivals, 2.8% longer than mid-range rivals and 2.9% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 38/100, and owners rate it 7.3/10 in the dry from 70 reviews.
How many miles does the Hifly HF805 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Hifly HF805 is expected to last around 15,494 miles (24,935 km).
What do owners say about the Hifly HF805?
Across 70 owner ratings the Hifly HF805 averages 61%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 7.3 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 5.4. 24 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 38% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the Hifly HF805's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Hifly HF805 most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
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How comfortable and quiet are the Hifly HF805?
Owners rate the Hifly HF805 6.2 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 67 reviews.
How well do the Hifly HF805 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Hifly HF805 5.4 out of 10 for wear across 67 reviews. 24 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 7,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Hifly HF805 again?
39% of owners say they would buy the Hifly HF805 again, based on the 64 owner reviews that answered the question. 25% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Hifly HF805's tread life?
Of the 65 owner reviews analysed for the Hifly HF805, 29 mention tread life: 11 praise it (long-lasting) and 18 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "treads have dropped to just above the legal minimums". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Hifly HF805's wet grip?
Of the 65 owner reviews analysed for the Hifly HF805, 23 mention wet grip: 11 praise it (confident wet grip) and 12 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "on wet road, at 50KM/h the car started to look rear grip, swaying left and right strongly before I regained control". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Hifly HF805's dry grip?
Of the 65 owner reviews analysed for the Hifly HF805, 21 mention dry grip: 16 praise it (strong dry grip) and 5 criticise it (limited dry grip). Read those reviews
What sizes does the Hifly HF805 come in?
The Hifly HF805 is available in 123 sizes, ranging from 165-295/30-55 R15-21.
Is the Hifly HF805 tyre suitable for gravel roads, all terrain?
October 24, 2019
The HF805 is a summer tyre, so while it can be used lightly on gravel, it is not recommended to fit it if you'll spend a lot of time off road.
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235/40 R18 Challenger DSRT`s on a 2008 Mondeo 2.0 petrol.. What`s the correct tyre pressure? Show more235/40 R18 Challenger DSRT`s on a 2008 Mondeo 2.0 petrol.. What`s the correct tyre pressure? Have tried 28 psi front and 32 psi Front ( as recommended by Ford ) and none of these pressures give correct wear. Always end up with excessive wear in the center of tread? Show less
March 18, 2018
Tyre pressures are manufacturer dependant, so the correct tyre pressure is set by the vehicle manufacturer. That said, centre tread wear usually indicates overinflation.
Drivers describe the Hifly HF805 as a very budget-friendly tyre that can feel acceptable or even impressive for the money, especially in dry conditions, with some reporting decent stability and low noise. However, the overall experience trends mixed-to-negative: many users report weak wet grip (especially when cornering/braking or as the tyre wears) and noticeably fast/uneven tread wear. A smaller but recurring set of reviews also mention quality/sidewall-related problems (e.g., bulges/delamination/air loss), which undermines confidence despite the low purchase price.
What owners mention most counted across 65 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 70 ratings
Owner score61%
Dry Grip73%
Road Feedback64%
Handling63%
Comfort62%
Wet Grip59%
Wear54%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 51%
“I’ve been using the Hifly HF805 tyres on my Lexus IS250, and while they offer reasonable performance for a budget tyre, there are some clear trade-offs. Grip levels are decent in both dry and wet conditions—nothing...”
“I have recently bought a Audi TT 3.2 L car from a dealer. The car came with 4 new tyres and to be nest these tyres are terrible. Large chunks of the rubber have cut and split away from the tyres - large splits in the...”
“Have 205 55 R16 fitted to my Integra. I avoid hard braking but love cornering at speed. I inflate my tyres to 38PSI front and 36PSI rear. I've managed to get 40,000 miles or 65,000km from my set of Hifly HF805s. I...”
They were fitted to my coach converted VW T6 on collection, and lasted 20,000 and four and a half years before really bad wear and splitting on tyres walls. They are a budget tyre and you get what you pay for. I've replaced them with Royal Black Royal Explorer II's, again a budget tyre but I only do 4,500 miles a year.
I’ve been using the Hifly HF805 tyres on my Lexus IS250, and while they offer reasonable performance for a budget tyre, there are some clear trade-offs. Grip levels are decent in both dry and wet conditions—nothing exceptional, but enough to feel safe for everyday driving. Road noise and comfort are also acceptable.
That said, the downsides are hard to ignore. The most noticeable issue has been how quickly these tyres wear down. Tread life is significantly shorter than expected. I have only done just over 20,000 km on these tyres, and the treads have dropped to just above the legal minimums. I would have normally put this down to my more spirited driving, but the front tires have worn away just as quickly as the rears. In addition, I’ve noticed that they tend to lose air pressure faster than normal. I’ve had to top them up more frequently than I would with other brands, which can be a hassle as the tyre pressure light is almost always on.
Had these fitted onto my BMW 1 series less than a month ago, tyres were fine while bedding in for a week but now they're awful and wish i never bought them. Firstly my 1 series is only the 1.5 engine and i'm not a boy racer but even i wheel spin all the time with zero effort even just pulling out of my jobs car park it wheel spins due to poor grip.
Road noise isn't too bad but when your in a car with TC on and drift sidewards or wheelspin pulling out junctions when your not even tying this tells you the tyres are awful! already paying for them to be taken off and replaced as its unbearable, some find it fun but for me its scary when your sliding and god knows how bad these would be with TC turned off i would probably wheel spin on same spot for a hour before moving.
Both tyres developed large swelling/ blisters- I initially thought it was wheel bearing noise! Garage showed me how lucky I was to not have them blow on me - never again/ don’t wast you money/ put yourself at risk
These were new on a 2010 Mercedes C300 I purchased. This is my ‘everyday’ car. They have served me well, and whilst in the wet they won’t grip as well, now that they have worn down close to war blocks, any normal sane person wouldn’t be pushing their car to the limit anyway. Plus other brand tyres never perform the same when close to wear limit either.
I push this car hard going over the Kaimai Range to Tauranga, and have been impressed with how well they handle. No squealing!
They have lasted just on two years, with the rears now close to the wear blocks and the front still have 2-3 ml left. They have never been rotated front to back. These tyres have travelled 18,000 odd kilometres. I am buying another set to replace these. I do have a preference for Michelin tyres, have them on my V8 Mercedes, but the price and overall driveability of these Hifly HF 805’s have led me to buy another set.
These tires came with an used 2012 Peugeot 508 SW GT Line with relatively low mileage on them (I think less than 25000KM). The front tires I put new Michelin Pilot Sport 5, and these HiFly HF805 my tire shop recommended to put on the rear until I am ready to get matching Michelin tires. I drive short distance in the city and about 25-30KM on the highway regularly to commute and these tires are comfortable and handle well on dry roads. They also handle well even in heavy rain as long as I don't try to curve suddenly over 30KM/h. On dry road, my car can do a sharp curve with these tires at 50KM/h without losing control. However, on wet road, at 50KM/h the car started to look rear grip, swaying left and right strongly before I regained control. So I learned not to exceed 35KM/h on wet road when cornering. They did well on long distance driving, even at 150KM/h, without any instability. However, recently my car began to show a warning of low tire pressure on on side. I checked the tire pressure and it was a bit low, and I inflated all the tires to the correct level. However, less than a week later, the car showed a warning that the tire on the other side may be punctured or flat. I checked the other tire and it was a bit low but not flat. Fortunately I live close to a trusted tire shop and I took my car there. Initially we suspected it may be due to a nail puncture. However, as you can see in the photo, once he removed a tire, from the inner side, there are two visible crack on the sidewall! After he removed the other tire, it showed even a bigger crack on the inner side. I had been driving for most of my life and the many tires I used never exhibited such symptom. The cracks weakened the structural integrity of these tires and it will be a matter of them before they shred under high speed driving. I was lucky to have caught this in time.
Since my car has 19-inch wheels, good tires don't come cheap. I understand the reason why the previous owner put these on. They are less than 80 euros each, compared to say some mid-level brand like Nexgen which still cost 150 euros each. What I ended up replacing them is Michelin Pilot Sport 5, and they cost 220 euros each! But they can corner with no problem at 50km/h on wet road without causing the car to sway like a fishtail. They are also not going to have cracked sidewalls after 25000KM of driving.
