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185-245/45-65 R15-18 60 sizes 2016

Lassa DriveWays

The Lassa DriveWays is a Touring Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

4.0
Tyre Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
High Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
80%
Wet Grip
81%
Road Feedback
79%
Handling
76%
Wear
86%
Comfort
68%
Buy again
78%
18 Reviews
78% Average
238,950 miles driven
3 Tests (avg: 46th)
Lassa DriveWays

Lassa DriveWays

Summer Economy
BETA
4 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · High Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tyre Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tyre scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

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Wet
68.3
2x / 6 tests
Value
66.2
0.42x / 5 tests
Dry
61.2
1.8x / 3 tests
Comfort
58.2
0.32x / 2 tests

Cross-category scores are derived metrics that combine data from multiple test disciplines to evaluate real-world performance characteristics.

Braking
64.7
7 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 3
Publications: 2
Period: 2022 - 2024
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 18
Avg Rating: 78.3%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.33
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tyre tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild 2024 205/55 R16 48/55 2 metrics
2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 46/50 12 metrics
2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild 2022 215/55 R17 45/44 2 metrics
3
Tests
46th
Average
45th
Best
48th
Worst
Latest Tyre Test Results
48th/55
2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16 • 2023
46th/50
45th/44
Size Fuel Wet Noise
15 inch
195/65R15 91 V C B 71
195/65R15 91 V C B 71
195/55R15 85 V C B 71
195/55R15 85 V C B 71
16 inch
205/55R16 91 V B B 71
205/55R16 91 V B B 71
205/60R16 92 V B B 71
215/60R16 99 V XL B B 71
205/55R16 94 W XL C B 71
205/55R16 94 W XL C B 71
205/55R16 94 W XL C B 71
17 inch
225/50R17 98 W XL B B 71
225/50R17 98 W XL B B 71
225/50R17 98 Y XL C B 71
215/45R17 91 W XL B B 71
215/55R17 94 W B B 71
215/55R17 94 W B B 71
225/45R17 91 W C B 71
225/45R17 91 W C B 71
205/50R17 93 W XL B B 71
205/50R17 93 W XL B B 71
225/50R17 98 Y XL C B 71
18 inch
245/45R18 100 W XL B B 71
245/45R18 100 W XL B B 71
245/45R18 100 Y XL C B 71
245/45R18 100 Y XL D B 71
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Review Summary

Based on 17 user reviews

Most drivers rate the Lassa DriveWays positively, highlighting strong wet grip, solid dry traction, excellent tread life, and standout value for money. Many report stable, confident handling at highway speeds and in heavy rain. However, a notable minority criticize road noise and muted steering feel, with a few mentioning reduced dry traction under aggressive launches. Overall sentiment skews clearly positive, with durability and wet performance being the tyre's strongest suits.

Strengths
  • Wet grip
  • Tread life/durability
  • Dry grip
  • Value for money
  • Overall handling/stability
Areas for Improvement
  • Road noise
  • Steering feedback/precision

Top 3 Lassa DriveWays Reviews

Given 90% while driving a Honda Civic 1.5T (215/50 R17) on a combination of roads for 50,000 spirited miles
A noisy tyre, but wet performance is very good, dry grip good. Wear rate is the best tyre tried ever.
November 11, 2022
Given 63% while driving a Toyota Vios (195/55 R15) on a combination of roads for 8,000 average miles
Attracted to Lassa by its pricing and with B wet grip rating. The tire was not as quiet as expected from a sports tire, dry grip was good but during raining season, this driveway Lassa did not perform well. Stopping distance was longer than my previous Michelin PS3. Would recommend to spend 10-20bucks more to get michelin instead.
April 3, 2021
Given 57% while driving a Volvo V40 T4 AUTO (205/50 R16) on mostly town for 650 average miles
First thoughts... not impressed. For the price they are just ok. Not comfortable and not the most responsive tire. Road feedback isn't great either. Wet and dry are fine. But they lack a little bit dry grip.
February 16, 2022

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Latest Lassa DriveWays Reviews

Given 93% while driving a Toyota Corolla Altis (215/50 R17) on a combination of roads for 30,000 spirited miles
Unbelievable tyre wears for aggresive driver, all other brands cant last for 25000km but this already going ard 49k still ard 40% of tread, nvr rotated. Wet grip is incredible great while dry grip is ok. Comfort give 7 is because there is quite of noise but for the performance given is acceptable.. surely buy again and planning to test 225/45/17 driveways sport in future.
May 12, 2021
Given 80% while driving a Volvo V40 D3 (205/50 R17) on a combination of roads for 20,000 average miles
I'm now on my second set of these tyres on my 2013 Volvo D3. These tyres just do everything well and as well as being good wearing they are excellent value. My wife's Renault Captur has them on as well, happy to recommend them!
March 4, 2021
Given 37% while driving a Audi A4 Quattro 220 bhp TFSI (225/50 R17) on mostly town for 0 average miles
Road noise is horrendous. Definitely the noisiest tyre I've ever had on a car. Also at slow speed I notice a vibration through the body of the car. They seem to pick up every bit of roughness in the road surface and transmit it through the body of the car. Will not buy these again, they have ruined the driving experience of my car. Steering has also lost its sharpness and accuracy.
March 3, 2021
Given 50% while driving a Volkswagen Scirocco 1,4 TSI 160hp (235/40 R18 W) on mostly country roads for 3,000 average miles
I have a 160 horsepower Scirocco. Don't make this mistake. I will never buy Lassa Driveways again. Its dry grip is really bad when you launch control and try to do things like that. Go buy Continental Premium Contact 6 or Michelin Pilot Sport 4.
February 8, 2021
Given 38% while driving a Skoda Octavia estate (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 1,000 average miles
Too hard.
October 16, 2019
Given 96% while driving a Audi A6 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 5,000 average miles
my mechanic strongly insisted about these tires. 5000 miles and so far they have very good grip both in dry and wet roads. very good handling and feedback. But they are a little noisy and not very comfort. (well I guess you can not have everything with 290 euros)
October 5, 2019
Given 80% while driving a Ford Fiesta mk7 (195/55 R15 V) on a combination of roads for 10,000 easy going miles
I wanted a set of tyres that lasted for the cheapest price, I was offered Lassa by the garage and tried them out. The comfort offered by these tyres is surprising for a cheaper tyre and I'm pleased to say they have hardly worn at all!
August 9, 2019
Given 100% while driving a Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 4 Door (2008) (205/60 R16 V) on a combination of roads for 40,000 average miles
Very quiet and comfortable
June 6, 2019
Given 84% while driving a Citroën C2 VTS (195/45 R16) on mostly town for 1,600 spirited miles
Having a choice of 3 tyres in this size, i went for the middle range one, that being this tyre. I paid around 240e for a set with fitting, which makes it around 53e per set. Prior to buying, ive heard a lot of positive reviews on Lassa as a brand, and after speaking to my local tyre shop, i gave it a shot. The grip in the dry is very very good, even in the fast road driving, which is not a rare occasion having a small hot hatch. I noticed little sidewall flex in fast corners, but nothing serious. But what i sometimes find a bit annoying is that they dont seem to offer too much road feedback, and that translates to not having enormous amount of confidence on fast tight corners. But that can also be due to the electric power steering.On the highway they are really quiet even at high speeds, but i have noticed that in slow bends in town with a lot of lock, they tend to be noisy a bit. In the wet, the story continues, good water displacement, and when i had a small moment on the highway at around 120km/h in pouring rain with a very big puddle of standing water, they reacted well to the correction with the steering wheel and ESP. The only downside is that they tend to lose traction relatively easily on road crossings and lines on the road, but that happens if you dont drive according to the conditions, with hard accelerations and braking.
All in all, really good tyre for a daily driver, dont expect miracles from it, but wont disappoint if you buy it.
AFAIK, Lassa is owned by Bridgestone, and that can only be a plus side
May 7, 2019
Given 92% while driving a BMW 320d touring (225/45 R17 W) on mostly motorways for 1,500 average miles
I have them for almost a year now, bought all 4 tyres for an E91 320d. Mostly have been driving them on the highway (130kmh), and on some B roads. The tyres have excellent grip, are really comfortable, and give good feedback.
I definitely recommend them, for the money, they are amazing, and the wet grip is also really good.
March 15, 2019
Given 85% while driving a Ford Modeo mk4 1.8TDCI (245/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 2,000 average miles
Just purchased them recently, only driven 2000 miles yet, I have summer tyres but grip was good enough for snow aswell!
Grip is good in them. They have some road noise but i guess its same for most tyres with the size 245/45/r18.
March 6, 2018
Given 87% while driving a Citroën 2.0 HDi 110 (215/50 R17 W) on mostly motorways for 200 easy going miles
Bought a set of 4. Plenty of EU driving at 130 kmph. Car handles very well, better than other budget tyres have bought. I have just completed 1500km with a fully laden car in wet weather conditions. All felt safe, braking hard in the wet caused little problems of a wheel shake, but that maybe something else, as speed reduced so did the wobble.Fully confident in the use of these tyres. Will report on wear in due course. Feel very safe tho.
January 13, 2018
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