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 January 2025.
The Landsail tyres become the main surprise of this test. On a wet surface, the tyre has a very short braking distances and good lateral grip. During emergency maneuvers the grip is high, but it can disappear abruptly, especially on wet surfaces. The tyres are also good in tests for noise and efficiency. Overall, Landsail become the Chinese tyre tested by Test World
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Based on test and owner data, the Landsail LS288 is expected to last around 7,250 miles (11,668 km).
What is the Landsail LS288's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Landsail LS288 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 70 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Landsail LS288?
Owners rate the Landsail LS288 7 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 36 reviews.
How well do the Landsail LS288 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Landsail LS288 6.8 out of 10 for wear across 36 reviews. 8 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 5,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Landsail LS288 again?
53% of owners say they would buy the Landsail LS288 again, based on the 34 owner reviews that answered the question. 29% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
More questions about the Landsail LS288(4)
What do owners say about the Landsail LS288's dry grip?
Of the 35 owner reviews analysed for the Landsail LS288, 15 mention dry grip: 14 praise it (strong dry grip) and 1 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "they grip well wet or dry". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Landsail LS288's wet grip?
Of the 35 owner reviews analysed for the Landsail LS288, 14 mention wet grip: 9 praise it (confident wet grip) and 5 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "they grip well wet or dry". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Landsail LS288's tread life?
Of the 35 owner reviews analysed for the Landsail LS288, 13 mention tread life: 10 praise it (long-lasting) and 3 criticise it (wears quickly). Read those reviews
What sizes does the Landsail LS288 come in?
The Landsail LS288 is available in 53 sizes, ranging from 165-225/45-75 R13-16.
I am about to replace a set of tyres on my Hyundai Matrix, and my garage has recommended Landsail. My concern is that they are made in China. Show moreI am about to replace a set of tyres on my Hyundai Matrix, and my garage has recommended Landsail. My concern is that they are made in China. I say this because my experience of buying Chinese manufactured electrical goods has not been good in terms of quality - non-functioning after a relatively short time. What can you tell me about this brand of tyre which may increase my confidence to buy. Thank you. Show less
April 8, 2016
While it is true some Chinese manufacturers produce low quality tyres, a number of them are now starting to produce acceptable mid range offerings. Landsail are one of those, but as always, be sure to check reviews of the particular Landsail tyre you're looking at, as the quality can still be quite variable.
Across 36 owner ratings the Landsail LS288 averages 65%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 7.4 out of 10 and Wet Grip lowest at 6. 8 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 60% of owners score it 70% or better.
Owner ratings averaged from 36 ratings
Owner score65%
Dry Grip74%
Comfort70%
Wear68%
Road Feedback65%
Handling61%
Wet Grip60%
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Most helpful 43%
“Bought two of these from a local tyre center, one was problematic from the start, always lost air so around every 3 weeks the tyre would be visibly lower and around 15psi down, slowly worsening over a year until 2 tins...”
“Put these on my BMW 520d and it’s made my car nervous and wobbly. The grip is not great and the car now oversteers which is shocking. Have to drive with both hands on the steering wheel at all times because the car...”
“Having worked for a major tyre company for many years and driving various cars shod with various leading brand tyres. I understand the critieria used to score the Landsail product , I also understand the average...”
Bought two of these from a local tyre center, one was problematic from the start, always lost air so around every 3 weeks the tyre would be visibly lower and around 15psi down, slowly worsening over a year until 2 tins of tyre weld later it was replaced (needles to say a different brand) the other lasted around 9 months and only one tin of tyre weld to end the consistent leak, before the outer wall gave out and several, strands of wire started showing through (very dangerous) again quickly replaced with a other brand. Absolutely will never buy this brand again.
I check tyre pressures weekly but both front tyres began to leak in many places on the sidewall - tyres on car when purchased and gone back to premium brands.
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Skoda
205/40 R17
A Combination of Roads
Car came with landsail tyres fitted to rears. Car failed MOT due to dangerously cracked and bulging tyres. Horrified at the poor condition of tyres with around 4mm tread. Unsafe and unsatisfactory. Would not buy Landsail again, at any price.
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Had a full set of 4 on my 2002 BMW X5. Big 19" staggered wheels = expensive when they all need replacing. 255/50/19 on the front, 285/45/19 on the back. New Landsails went on as I had fitted them before to a smaller runabout car and they were fine. Definitely NOT fine on the X5. I braked gently into a country road bend in a sudden rainstorm and they simply went straight on, and I don't drive particularly fast. I've not had a fright like that for a very long time. Lucky nothing coming the other way. They were no problem at all until it rained, with only a couple of weeks wear, I think the worst bit was how suddenly they went from grip to no grip at all. I swapped the fronts immediately for a pair of Uniroyals which have been faultless in all conditions. 6000 miles later the car started skating around in wet weather on the motorway. Changed the unevenly worn rear Landsails for Goodyears and the problem is entirely gone. So would never use Landsails again. Have had good experiences for a bit more money with Avon and Uniroyal. I don't believe you need to spend £200 a corner for safe tyres, but would never go rock-bottom again. A real shame, as they were cheap and relatively quiet running as well!
I had heard good things about these tyres but NO-they are terrible. I fitted them on the front of my rover 25 1.6 and now 2000 miles later after driving in wet wintery England I am really glad summer is coming so they might actually warm up and start to work! On roundabouts they understeer my breaking distances are way longer with abs kicking in all the time. On any road with any bit of dampness they break traction and spin even in 2nd gear whilst accelerating in a straight line.
It is like driving on ice all the time ! My car produces a modest 109 hp but it feels like I am trying to put 300 bhp through the front wheels the way they continually break traction. Don't even think about leaving the traffic lights quickly.
Ok temperatures have not hit double figures since I bought them and I am really hoping that this is just a cold weather thing but for the UK in winter I would rate these tyres as actually dangerous -do not buy them.
Based on the wholly negative reviews I have changed my mind about fotting 225 x 40 x 18 to my Audi Quattro s line black edition on the basis I drive it hard in the wet and feel safe and reliable on premium tyres
I will buy the best and pay more for total safety
Put these on my BMW 520d and it’s made my car nervous and wobbly.
The grip is not great and the car now oversteers which is shocking.
Have to drive with both hands on the steering wheel at all times because the car drifts.
Shocking tyres
bought these as got recommended them , overall not a bad tyre for the price, only let down was the tyre walls, they started cracking after about 6000 mls , and slow leaked air due to it ,had to blow them up ones a week, now replaced them with better tyres
I bought the car with budget tyres one all corners, the rears were Zeta that were around half worn, they were lethal in the wet and would let go without warning, honestly, they were evil! fitted these Landsail 288's and it was transformed, they grip well wet or dry, they're quiet, and seem to be wearing very well, I'd recommend them, great so far, will be fitting a set to the front soon.
I have been really pleased with these tyres. Previously I have always purchase premium tyres (Michellins; Continentals etc). These tyres do the job. The Continentals used to 'tram line'. These do not. The car (BMW33d) steers far better, and they are lasting much longer. I was very nervous about moving away from premium tyres, but am really pleased that I did. Road noise is probably higher, but they were a fraction of the price about 30%!), steer better & are lasting far longer.
Very poor tyres. Had them just under 3 years. Still loads of tread left on them but there are loads of cracks now to the point where I am having to replace. My advice don't buy cheap they don't last.
