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Petlas Velox Sport PT741

Petlas Tyres High Performance Summer

The Petlas Velox Sport PT741 is a High Performance Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

3.4
Tyre Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
Limited Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
84%
Wet Grip
76%
Road Feedback
77%
Handling
78%
Wear
85%
Comfort
71%
Buy again
75%
42 Reviews
78% Average
404,754 miles driven
1 Tests (avg: 24th)
Petlas Velox Sport PT741

Petlas Velox Sport PT741

Summer Economy
BETA
3.4 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · Limited Confidence · Updated 30 Jan 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.

Learn more about our methodology
Category Scores
Wet
78.9
2x / 1 test
Dry
73.3
1.8x / 1 test
Cross-Category Performance

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

Braking
76.3
2 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 1
Publications: 1
Period: 2025
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 42
Avg Rating: 77.8%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.68
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 1.8 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 8 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 0.1 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
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2025 Summer Tyre Test Shootout Auto Bild 2025 225/40 R18 24/52 2 metrics
All Tests
View Test Results
1
Tests
24th
Average
24th
Best
24th
Worst
Latest Tyre Test Results
2025 Summer Tyre Test Shootout
225/40 R18 • 2025
24th/52
Size Fuel Wet Noise
15 inch
195/55 R15 85 V D C 71
16 inch
215/60 R16 99 V C B 71
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Review Summary

Based on 37 user reviews

Drivers largely find the Petlas Velox Sport PT741 a strong-value summer tyre with very good dry grip, stable high-speed handling, and surprisingly good wear for the price. Wet performance is mixed: several high and mid scorers report acceptable to good wet grip, but a notable minority cite weak wet braking and aquaplaning in heavy rain. Noise is generally moderate to quiet with occasional complaints, and comfort is acceptable with a slightly stiff ride. A few low-scoring reviews report defects or sidewall/bead cracking, but this is not the majority experience.

Strengths
  • Dry grip and handling
  • High-speed stability
  • Strong tread wear/longevity
  • Good value for money
  • Generally low to moderate noise
Areas for Improvement
  • Wet grip/braking and aquaplaning in heavy rain
  • Stiff ride/occasional noise

Top 3 Petlas Velox Sport PT741 Reviews

Given 91% while driving a Suzuki Kizashi 2.4L FWD (235/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 0 spirited miles
I'm trepeat this coming week for my Suzuki Kizashi. Can't stress enough how good this tires are. I usually step in to 70mph with curves and hills, couldn't be happier.
Ask a question | Helpful 1012
February 1, 2025
Given 87% while driving a Ford Mondeo Titanium 2.0 TCDI (235/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 2,500 spirited miles
Excellent tyre for hot/dry, stable at speed, good feedback excellent handling. Not for liw temperatures. Otherwise for summer, heavier/more powerfull vehicles best buy for enthusiastic sporty drivers.
Ask a question | Helpful 858
January 30, 2025
Given 56% while driving a Volkswagen Polo 1.9 PD100 (205/45 R16) on mostly motorways for 15,000 average miles
After 15000km..all 4 tires got cracks at inner bead. All 4! Cracks from 1cm-3cm.I am driving alone,no over or underinflation.Not recommended! I change them.
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Ask a question | Helpful 1043
June 18, 2024
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Latest Petlas Velox Sport PT741 Reviews

Given 80% while driving a Alfa Romeo Giuiletta (225/45 R17) on track for 0 average miles
800 km 2.4 bart. Sport tyre with a good sense of directionality. Τhey work very well at high speeds on dry.
Ask a question | Helpful 825
January 8, 2024
Given 86% while driving a Audi A4 Avant 2.0 tdi 170hp (245/35 R19) on a combination of roads for 22,000 spirited miles
I cover a lot of mileage every year… 35k miles easy. I honestly can’t tell you how shocked I was at how good these tyres were. When it came to paying for the tyres they came in much cheaper than other brands I’ve used so didn’t expect to get as much traction, mileage or general positivity with the Petlas… boy was I wrong!!

100% I’d buy again and will as soon as I get to the change limit
Ask a question | Helpful 821
December 2, 2023
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Given 83% while driving a Ford Fiesta mk8 140HP (205/40 R16) on a combination of roads for 1,000 spirited miles
These tires are the whole 10mm wider than the size indicates. The sidewall is ca. 5mm lower than the size indicates (and it is very stiff). The ride is comfortable but the road-holding is stiff and great. A dry/wet grip is great, too. These tires seem slightly better than Hankooks S1 evo 215/35R16 (as the closest size counterpart I had) in almost all areas while having a higher load index. The only drawback is slightly lower feedback in straight-line driving. Overall recommend!
Ask a question | Helpful 1088
July 5, 2023
Given 67% while driving a Volkswagen (B8) 1.4 TSI (150 Hp) DSG ACT (235/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 26,000 spirited miles
I have had these for 26k miles on a Mk7 GTI stage 2 tuned. They've been on a track precisely one time and never again. For an everyday spirited driver, they are very good tyres. Quiet, moderately grippy, decent handling. Cons are wet and cool temps. They take quite a while to warm up, and even then, the compound is too hard to Really take hold of a cool road. They Will hydroplane. The wear is like iron in comparison to Sport cup 4s. Still have nearly 5mm to wear indicators. Would recommend as a daily driver, but do not use for track days.
Ask a question | Helpful 924
June 20, 2023
Given 84% while driving a BMW m2 (265/35 R19) on a combination of roads for 5,500 average miles
Used Michelin Pilot Sports on my 2018 BMW M2 and wife bought these tires as a replacement. At first I was skeptical because of the name and where the tires were made. As usual the wife was always right. The tires performed just like my high priced Michelins. Tires felt so much better than the 27,000 miles Michelin I took off. The tires are slightly noisy than the original but I am impressed with the tires. I would recommend these tires again.
Ask a question | Helpful 971
June 9, 2023
Given 69% while driving a Chevrolet aveo (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 20,000 spirited miles
I have driven Petlas Velox Sport PT741 tires for 30000kms on my Chevrolet Aveo LTZ. Dry cornering is good, dry braking is average, wet handling is average, wet braking is unfortunately bad. I can clearly say this tire is great at dry but lacks grip on wet conditions. Tire is not comfortable on rough roads. But noise levels are good for B segment car. Rubber material is kinda hard, so it doesn't wear out quickly. Rubber is started to getting hard after 2 years of usage. Aquaplaning resistance is bad.

If you wanna enjoy the curves in summer, i recommend this tire. But i can clearly say it will disappoint you on wet conditions.
Ask a question | Helpful 847
May 8, 2023
Given 86% while driving a Kia Motors Cerato Forte (215/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 25 average miles
Purchase a new tire today on a rainy day (28 February 2023 replace my pilot sports 4 with no regret about this Petals tyres velox sport PT 741. Great drive on a rainy day with so much grip in any situation on road and breaking super good so far. travel only 28 km testing so far.
Ask a question | Helpful 850
February 28, 2023
Given 45% while driving a Mercedes Benz C250 CGI Estate (255/35 R18) on a combination of roads for 6,000 average miles
Its the third set of Petlas PT741 I bought. First two sets ok acceptable with very good prices in Hong Kong. However, the third set (bought in 2021) has merely over 10,000 km , and cracks appeared on inner sidewall of 4 tires . Contacted the local agent through the dealer, and showed them photos of the cracks ( from 2 to 4 inches long). The local agent showed photos and details to the factory and they insisted that the cracks were results of under inflation. I am a car guy who checks tire pressure on bi-monthly basis, and always and cold tire pressure roughly 10% above recommended PSI from car makers of all my cars. Upon their reply , I immediately purchased another set , different brand and replaced the potential dangerous tires No chance I would purchase this brand again
Ask a question | Helpful 867
December 21, 2022
Given 43% while driving a Renault Kadjar, Dynamic S Nav 4WD (225/45 R19) on mostly town for 20,000 easy going miles
4 years old Petlas', which are used in 3 years, driven nearly 35000 km. have several cracks and severed. When changing, I also realized there is a 2 cm. crack at back side of tire. What you pay is what you get. Wishing never meet again.
Ask a question | Helpful 845
November 29, 2022
Given 51% while driving a Fiat croma (215/50 R17) on a combination of roads for 5,000 average miles
Got two tyres in front going on budget worst mistake I have done they were not balanced/uneven I would not recommend.
Ask a question | Helpful 991
October 2, 2022
Given 61% while driving a Mercedes Benz E220Cdi (225/50 R17) on mostly country roads for 8,000 average miles
Tyres which I bought were defective from purchase.
Ask a question | Helpful 983
July 11, 2022
Given 83% while driving a Mitsubishi Lancer EX 2.0 GT (225/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 100 average miles
I bought 4 tires about a week ago for 300$, I could have spend less by buying cheap Chinese tires for 40$ or 50$ per tire, but I chose to give Petlas a try and I think that was a very good choice. The handling on the road was great as I drove it with high speeds (around 140-160KM/H) and you could feel the grip of the tires like they're stuck on the ground. Money/Value wise is definitely good and I recommend you to give it a try.
Ask a question | Helpful 854
May 17, 2022