Ovation VI 388

The Ovation VI 388 is a Touring Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

Tyre review data from 16 tyre reviews averaging 79% over 70,220 miles driven.

Dry Grip 85%
Wet Grip 81%
Road Feedback 79%
Handling 83%
Wear 82%
Comfort 77%
Buy again 70%

The VI 388 is ranked 26th of 235 Summer Touring tyres.

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Questions and Answers for the Ovation VI 388

2017-03-25 - I have a 2004 BMW 530i and just bought new Ovation VI-388 tires. Based on the axle load weight, what is the tire pressure I should maintain in the tires?

The tyre pressure for the Ovation VI388 is vehicle and load specific. The correct tyre pressure for your vehicle can usually be found on a sticker in the door shut of the driver's door, or in the manufacturer's handbook.


2018-03-10 - What the treadwear of Ovation VI 388 model, the 195/55R16 91V specifically?

Unfortunately we don't have access to treadwear statistics for any Ovation tyre.


2019-08-15 - Are they runflats

I'm not aware of a runflat version of the Ovation VI 388


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Top 3 Ovation VI 388 Reviews

Given 89% while driving a MG ZR (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 0 easy going miles
Great value tyre,excellent behavior on wet roads,could be little bit more quiet but overall very happy
Helpful 283 - tyre reviewed on November 10, 2014
Given 68% while driving a Ford Galaxy (225/50 R17 W) on mostly motorways for 1,000 easy going miles
Most least efficient tyre ever.
Only had the front two changed
I've lost at least 10 miles per gallon on motorway driving.
I am seriously thinking of replacing now after doing less than 1000 miles knowing my previous tyres landsails would same me money in the long run.
Helpful 133 - tyre reviewed on June 26, 2017
Given 84% while driving a Skoda (235/40 R19) on a combination of roads for 65 average miles
Ovation VI 388 fitted to my Skoda Superb Wagon at 40,000km. Now at 105,00km and buying again. 65,000km of trouble-free driving. The road feel has been excellent. 3 x trips across the mighty Nullabor and couldn't fault them. Even towing an 8 x 5 trailer for 5000 km, whilst dodging Nullabor Plain goats and roos. In both the dry and the wet, I have had to break heavily and they have not let me down. Save yourself a grand for that Aussie road trip and give them a try.
Helpful 27 - tyre reviewed on May 21, 2023
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Given 68% while driving a Honda (235/45 R18) on mostly motorways for 7,000 easy going miles
Whilst the overall road handling of the tyre is acceptable and the road noise just tollerable, the increase of fuel consumption is off the planet which is at lease 15% more than conventional brand tyres.
Helpful 16 - tyre reviewed on January 5, 2024
Given 87% while driving a Honda City (185/55 R16) on mostly town for 55 average miles
ORIGINAL NEW TYRES WERE BRIDGESTONE TURANZA ON BRAND NEW HONDA CITY, FRONTS NEEDED REPLACEMENT AT 52,000 KL . AS LITTLE CHOICE IN THE UNUSUAL SIZE AND THE GREAT DISPARITY IN PRICING I TOOK A CHANCE ON THE OVATION vi 388. WE HAVE NOW DONE 107,250 KL . THE TURANZA HAVE BEEN NOISY SINCE ABOUT 80,000KL HOWEVER NO COMPLAINTS AT ALMOST 8 YEARS OLD AND THIS MILEAGE. NOW IS TIME TO REPLACE BOTH SETS ACCORDING TO MY MECHANIC. AT 55,000 kl THE OVATIONS ARE STILL FLAWLESS AND WHEN I COME HOME IN THE WET AND TAKE A SHARP RIGHT TURN ON A STEEP DOWNHILL INCLINE TO HOME THERE IS STILL NO HINT OF LETTING GO. I AM NOW SEARCHING TO FIND 4 MORE OF THESE TYRES, HOPEFULLY AT A SIMILAR PRICE.
Helpful 34 - tyre reviewed on February 6, 2022
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Given 94% while driving a Hyundai Genesis Coupe V6 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
Love the tires just gone too soon i put 1700 km on the tires. But!!! I went to the drag strip 4 times drove like i stole them and still they asked for more at the track thry got retarded sticky 2 trips max before they are too gummy . But over all amazing tire for the price definatly not a winter tire! I still have tread left just i know by mid summer i will need another pair especially for another track day I am looking for another set currently
Helpful 33 - tyre reviewed on January 12, 2022
Given 91% while driving a Mazda mx 5 (225/45 R17) on track for 0 spirited miles
Very grippy tyres for the price. Used for track use and have no complaints.
Helpful 34 - tyre reviewed on August 9, 2021
Given 60% while driving a BMW 330D Touring (275/30 R19) on mostly motorways for 600 spirited miles
Went through a set in less than 10000km. I drive alot but these just worn so quickly i didn’t even i time to replace them. Worn down to the cord. Yes they cheap and perform really well for what you get. But they not worth it if you drive more than most people... Mind you i drive super aggressive, but i had front tires last three sets of rear tires. But of all the tires i gone through these where the worst. However they did perform the best also. Only other negative is they might be a bit to soft when corning. I bit spongy but does mean better comfort.
Helpful 46 - tyre reviewed on April 26, 2021
(225/45 R17) on for 0 miles
I had these also marked "M+S" when I bought my 07 Zafira 2.2 petrol. I went skiing and to my surprise found they worked fine when other people were using chains. I had no idea they were good in snow. Going to replace with the same.
Helpful 35 - tyre reviewed on July 10, 2020
Given 87% while driving a Ford Mustang (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 40,000 spirited miles
I was pleasantly surprised that such an affordable tire would perform so well!
Helpful 43 - tyre reviewed on February 25, 2020
Given 57% while driving a Renault Megane (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 2,000 average miles
Had these tyres 225/45 R17 on my Megane Coupe TCE180 when I bought the car.
On dry roads, the tyre is fine. Does understeer rather quickly when you start pushing the car in corners.
On wet roads, the tyres had very little grip in corners.

After 2 months, I replaced these tyres with Vredestein Ultrac Satin and it transformed the car in the wet.
Helpful 52 - tyre reviewed on January 15, 2020
Given 47% while driving a Ford Mondeo Titanium 2.0 TCDI (235/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 1,000 average miles
These tyres came ftted to the front of my 2011 Monday. Having only tried on dual carriageway prior to buying I was very disappointed with the performance on the winding roads on the way home. I was concerned at the complete lack of feel when turning in to bends. When I got home I checked the tyre pressures were correct and found that they were spot on.
After a few weeks of getting annoyed at the lack of feel and pronounced understeer I swapped the front and rear wheels over. The rear continental sport contact 2s were now on the front. The car was transformed, turn in was sharp and the understeer gone. I got the Ovation tyres replaced by a pair of Continental s and haven't looked back.
I suppose that a very gentle driver who mostly sticks to town driving might be happy with the Ovations but I really found them poor. Wet grip and cornering was also a long way off what I would consider acceptable.
Ask any car manufacturer their opinion of the most important factor affecting their car's handling and they will say "the tyres". If you don't believe me just Google it.
Helpful 46 - tyre reviewed on May 10, 2019
Given 90% while driving a Mitsubishi lancer (195/50 R16 V) on a combination of roads for 7,500 spirited miles
I´m riding these for 1 and a half year long, exceptionally as a summer tires on my Mitsubishi Lancer SW 2.0 135HP.
Appx. 12. to 13.000_km on them.
I´ve never ridden such a fantastic tire/tyre (I´m a "Pro"driving many cars from 135 to 600HP).
Tire has had:
- unbelievable wear resistance (hardly 1 or 2mm down on 12.000_km)
- unbelievable gripp at any temperature from 0°C to 40°C (I simply can´t understand)
- unbelievable gripp on wet from 5°C to 35°C
- unbelievable side force stability (rigid sidewall)
- unbelievable aquaplanning resistance
- twoo really scary crash-avoiding maneuvers (@110km/h and @40km/h) - unbelievable behavior without noticeble wear
- unbelievable response from the tire to steering
- wet or dry - perfect braking and traction behavior
- very very quiet also after 12.000_km
- not very comfortable
As I also had had a winter tires form Ovation...and had had to kick them out (really slippery on wet), I´m very very very surprised, how can a summer tire be! Price?? 1.080CZK/pc. = 42EUR/pc. in a stupid dim. 195/50 R16 88V or W
I only recommend!
Helpful 64 - tyre reviewed on October 30, 2018
Given 92% while driving a Volvo V60 D5 (235/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 1,000 average miles
I have always bought tyres with a name, my tyre fitter recommended Ovations to me as he had them fitted on his own car and van. For the money I gave them a go, they have been on for approx 1000 miles and I honestly cannot fault them. Prior to fitting the two fronts I ran Avon ZZ3's which I was very happy with, however I will not hesitate to fit Ovations when my rears are due.
Helpful 41 - tyre reviewed on October 27, 2018