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Minerva Radial F 205

High Performance Summer

The Minerva Radial F 205 is a budget summer performance tyre with favourable owner comments on comfort and value. Grip opinions are mixed, while three braking tests consistently show longer stops than the leaders, particularly in the wet.

The quick answer

Owners say 65% from 13 owner reviews 31% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 40th average finish across 3 independent tests Latest: P35 of 50 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Owner-reported comfort Owner-reported value Wet braking Dry braking Summarised from the tests and owner reviews

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 October 2026.

  • 13owner reviews
  • 306,195miles driven
  • 3professional tests
  • 91sizes available
Minerva Radial F 205 2 photos

Tyre Reviews Score

Minerva Radial F 205

5.5/10

Better than 22% of summer tyres

  • Medium Confidence
  • 3 tests
  • 13 owner reviews
Scores of the 406 summer tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests3 tests · 1 publication · 2020-2026 20% 86%
Owner reviews13 owner reviews · rated 65% 38% 14%
Combined 22% 5.5

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 summer 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 25% 53% 3
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 22% 47% 3

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards.

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 23% 3

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 90% of the test figure. The other 10% 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. 2026 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? Auto Bild · 245/45 R19 P35 / 50
  2. 2023 2023 Summer Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild · 225/45 R18 P46 / 50
  3. 2020 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R18 P38 / 50
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Tested 3 times by independent publications, the Minerva Radial F 205 averages a finish of 40th.

3 Tests
0 Test Wins
40th Average
35th Best
46th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20202026

Finishing position in each test

YearTestResultAward
20262026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking?Auto Bild · 245/45 R19P35 / 50
20232023 Summer Tyre Market OverviewAuto Bild · 225/45 R18P46 / 50
20202020 Tyre Market Overview Braking TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R18P38 / 50

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

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Size Range85 sizes available

165-285Width30-60Profile15-20Rim74-111 T-YLoad/Speed Index2016First On Market

EU LabelAcross 85 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

71dB

Popular sizes245/45 R18225/45 R17245/45 R19215/50 R17245/40 R18235/45 R18
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Minerva Radial F 205 in the wet?
Across the 3 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Minerva Radial F 205 stops 20.8% longer than premium rivals, 13% longer than mid-range rivals and 1.8% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 25/100, and owners rate it 6.5/10 in the wet from 13 reviews.
How good is the Minerva Radial F 205 in the dry?
Across the 3 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Minerva Radial F 205 stops 10.9% longer than premium rivals, 6.3% longer than mid-range rivals and 1.8% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 22/100, and owners rate it 7.5/10 in the dry from 13 reviews.
What do owners say about the Minerva Radial F 205?
Across 13 owner ratings the Minerva Radial F 205 averages 65%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 7.5 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 5.8. 4 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 31% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the Minerva Radial F 205's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Minerva Radial F 205 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Minerva Radial F 205?
Owners rate the Minerva Radial F 205 7.5 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 13 reviews.
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How well do the Minerva Radial F 205 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Minerva Radial F 205 5.8 out of 10 for wear across 13 reviews. 4 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 5,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Minerva Radial F 205 again?
31% of owners say they would buy the Minerva Radial F 205 again, based on the 13 owner reviews that answered the question. 8% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What sizes does the Minerva Radial F 205 come in?
The Minerva Radial F 205 is available in 91 sizes, ranging from 165-285/30-60 R15-20.
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Minerva Radial F 205 Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 13 reviews

The Minerva Radial F 205 receives its clearest owner praise for comfort and value, while dry grip, braking and wet grip divide opinion. Nine of 13 reviews are neutral overall and four positive, but individual accounts range from satisfaction in everyday use to concern under harder braking or cornering. Seven reviews are initial impressions, so the overall picture is weighted towards early use. Wear comments are limited and mixed, with a mid-life complaint of rapid wear but insufficient support for a typical lifespan. One owner explicitly withdrew an earlier criticism after comparing another tyre, so those two accounts should not be read as a consistent deterioration pattern.

What owners mention most counted across 13 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 13 ratings

  • Owner score 65%
  • Dry Grip 75%
  • Comfort 75%
  • Road Feedback 68%
  • Handling 66%
  • Wet Grip 65%
  • Wear 58%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 65%

“These came with the car I bought. I though these would be horrible budget tires but they seems to be pretty OK all-rounders. Never had any issues with them on even at heavy rain. The grip is good, at least for normal...”

  • Mazda 6 Series
  • 3,000 miles
Read full review → 1,046 found this helpful
Most critical 40%

“The braking distance on wet surfaces is much longer compared to its peers. My 2016 Insignia was sliding from the back when I took sharp turns on dry roads, even though it's front-wheel drive. I switched to Kumho Ecsta...”

  • Opel insignia
  • 15,000 miles
Read full review → 74 found this helpful
Longest term 59%

“Minerva F205 Tire Review: A Performance Gap Between Seasons After testing the Minerva F205, I have reached a clear conclusion regarding its seasonal performance. The Downside (Winter Performance): I do NOT recommend...”

  • Kia Motors kadenza 3.0
  • 210,000 miles
Read full review → 238 found this helpful

All 13 Minerva Radial F 205 reviews

Score spread across 13 written reviews
87%
Member
Initial Impressions

Totally decent tires for the price. I drive a fwd car so it’s important to switch between front & back each season. But ofc the tires in the front wear out first. I'd say that if you have a fwd car you can use these.

A lot of people are skeptical of chinese tires, but let me tell you that I've seen tires like these get a hard beating on bad roads in third world countries and still last for a long time.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 1
46%
Member
Initial Impressions

After a sudden emergency brake I had to do, i could definitely feel that these tires lack dry grip. So at this point I decided to replace them, even though they were basically brand new. Went for a set of GoodYear Eagle F1's and never looked back.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 3
  • Wet Grip 3
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 3
Helpful 10
68%
Member
Initial Impressions
considering the price , it was a good choice
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 6
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 5
Helpful 47

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Initial Impressions
The braking distance on wet surfaces is much longer compared to its peers. My 2016 Insignia was sliding from the back when I took sharp turns on dry roads, even though it's front-wheel drive. I switched to Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 and it became perfect.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 5
  • Wet Grip 3
  • Road Feedback 4
  • Handling 4
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 2
Helpful 74
79%
Member
Initial Impressions
  • MG mg4
  • 235/45 R18
  • 100 miles
  • Mostly Town
  • Spirited
Very impressed!!!
For the cheap price with my car MG4 Xpower that have 4WD 435HP and 600nm toque these tire can take it and no slip, And very very comfort event high tire pressure. The grip and brake is better than BS Turanza and close to top tier brand.
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This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 243
59%
Member
Minerva F205 Tire Review: A Performance Gap Between Seasons
After testing the Minerva F205, I have reached a clear conclusion regarding its seasonal performance.

The Downside (Winter Performance): I do NOT recommend these tires for countries with harsh winters. On icy or wet winter roads, the traction is poor. I personally experienced my vehicle spinning while other cars maintained their grip. The tire compound seems to harden in the cold, making it quite dangerous on slippery surfaces.

The Upside (Summer Performance): In warmer seasons, the F205 performs like a top-tier tire. It is quiet, provides a smooth ride, and is highly cost-effective. If you only drive in warm conditions, the "price-to-performance" ratio is unbeatable.

Recommendation: This tire is perfect for tropical climates or regions where temperatures stay above zero. For everyone else, please ensure you switch to winter tires during the cold months, or avoid the F205 for year-round use.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 4
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 5
Helpful 238
65%
Member
These came with the car I bought. I though these would be horrible budget tires but they seems to be pretty OK all-rounders. Never had any issues with them on even at heavy rain. The grip is good, at least for normal city and highway driving. These are quite comfortable and the noise level is OK too. If you are on tight budget these are not that bad.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 6
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 5
Helpful 1,046
83%
Member
Ignore my previous review which shows dissatisfaction, I switched to Yoko 553 and after driving immediately on them realised it was a mental barrier I was thinking these are not good tyres. For past few weeks I had a placebo effect that I should switch to a better brand and felt my car was activating its ABS too soon on Minerva. Midway to home I realized these brand new Yokos have the exact same braking and drive response as those Minerva I took off. So I ended up going back to the tyre shop and at some financial compensation loss to the shop got my Minerva back. Now I am more satisfied with them than even before. Go for them, saying this after back to back trying a tyre more than twice as expensive but similar performance.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 7
Helpful 946
60%
Member
They were good for the first few thousand kilometres and felt like awesome tyres for the price at par with higher tiers. Now after crossing 5,000 kilometres they seem to be a waste of money. The tyres screech at even the slightest of hard brake and then ABS kicks in. There is great loss of traction at hard acceleration and the VSA kicks in ruining all the pleasure of a full throttle. It was a bad call and I am gonna switch back to any of the known brands
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 906
50%
Member
These where included with a set of rims I purchased. The condition was like new when I got them.
The tires are fine. Not the best and I've had worse.
But going from a set of GoodYears to these where a downgrade for sure. They are a bit scary under hard braking and when pushed to the limit.. And they wear out very quick.
Replacing these with a set of GoodYear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6's. Tires are safety, and running cheap tires is not safe for either you or other motorist around you.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 2
Helpful 1,145
94%
Member
  • Renault
  • 245/45 R19
  • 500 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
Hello ,
I have always opted for A brand tires all my life
I think safety is important
Now I came across an acquaintance who had just installed new tires
The Minerva 205
He told me, I have to buy this tire!!
Looking for some information and reviews
Still took the leap
And I have to say, I don't regret it for a second. The grip is the same as the A brand tires
Sound, same
The only thing I immediately felt was how soft the car is now
More comfort than before
A pit is a pit. You continue to feel that, but he finishes everything a little better
I drive sporty and sometimes accelerate quickly and sometimes brake too late
The Minerva F205 has no problem with this
A little rain or a lot, it will stick to the track
You shouldn't do anything crazy and go to the limited with your car!!
What surprises me now is the price for my 19-inch tires
Michelin, Goodyear, which I always priced between 150 and 250 euros just for the tire
Now place 108 euros (all in) if you buy the Minerva F205 you will not regret it
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 1,143
64%
Member
Do not buy, worn out after just two seasons and 24kkm
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 987
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