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Rapid p309

The Rapid p309 is a budget summer touring tyre with mostly favourable owner verdicts and some praise for dry grip. Wet-grip opinions differ, and the small number of longer-use reports leaves typical durability uncertain.

The quick answer

Owners say 75% from 8 owner reviews 86% would buy again Read the reviews
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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 2025.

  • 8owner reviews
  • 37,215miles driven
  • 29sizes available

Tyre Reviews Score

Rapid p309

7.1/10

From owner reviews only: no measured test results yet.

  • Limited Confidence
  • 8 owner reviews

How this score is built

Source Better than Weight
Independent testsNo measured test results yet – 0%
Owner reviews8 owner reviews · rated 75% 49% 35%
Typical tyreWhere every score starts before its own data counts – 65%
Combined 45% 7.1

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.

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Owner reviews decide 35% of this score. The other 65% is the typical starting point, and it shrinks as more reviews arrive.

Scored on owner reviews alone, a tyre is High once the reviews decide 90% or more, and Medium from 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as reviews arrive.

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Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range11 sizes available

165-215Width55-70Profile13-16Rim82-99 T-WLoad/Speed Index2012First On Market

EU LabelAcross 11 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

70-71dB B

Frequently Asked Questions
What do owners say about the Rapid p309?
Across 8 owner ratings the Rapid p309 averages 75%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.7 out of 10 and Road Feedback lowest at 6.1. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 83% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the Rapid p309's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Rapid p309 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Rapid p309?
Owners rate the Rapid p309 8.1 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 6 reviews.
How well do the Rapid p309 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Rapid p309 7 out of 10 for wear across 6 reviews. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 2,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Rapid p309 again?
86% of owners say they would buy the Rapid p309 again, based on the 7 owner reviews that answered the question. 14% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
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What sizes does the Rapid p309 come in?
The Rapid p309 is available in 29 sizes, ranging from 165-215/55-70 R13-16.
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Questions and Answers for the Rapid p309

how many millege 205 65 15 on prius 1.8 hybrid
June 19, 2024
Mileage is highly dependant on driving style, however looking at other reviews on this site it seems like the range is between 15,000 to 35,000 miles

Rapid p309 Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 6 reviews

Owners of the Rapid p309 are mostly positive overall, with dry grip praised by two of the six reviewers. Wet-weather experience is less consistent: one owner finds the grip reassuring, while another warns of understeer when pushing harder. One longer-use account reports around half the tread remaining after 30,000 km, but this alone does not establish typical tread life. Quiet running and stability also receive individual favourable mentions rather than broad agreement. The small group therefore supports a cautiously favourable view of ordinary road use, with less confidence about behaviour near the limit.

Owners praise

  • Favourable dry-grip reports from two owners

Owners criticise

  • Wet-grip opinions divided in a small sample

Owner ratings averaged from 8 ratings

  • Owner score 75%
  • Dry Grip 87%
  • Handling 82%
  • Comfort 81%
  • Wear 70%
  • Wet Grip 63%
  • Road Feedback 61%

All 6 Rapid p309 reviews

Score spread across 6 written reviews
77%
Member
These tyres were bought initially by reading reviews and it was the cost effective option i found. and im glad i did. these tyres performed really well. Mostly on the dry, the grip of the tyres are impeccable. I usually drive between 120 kmph to 180 kmph. The 180 did not feel much difference to driving 120. The tyres were excellent and it was a great investment. I'll be buying them next again.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 4
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 233
83%
Member
  • SEAT Altea
  • 205/55 R16
  • 20,000 miles
  • Mostly Motorways
  • Average
These tyres have been on the back of my car for a year now and have covered 20,000 miles motorway and town driving. Apart from one puncture - screw, they have been no problem and hold pressure well. Handling wise, they are pretty good - I'm not a slow driver, nor am I a racing driver. They are relatively quiet and hold the road well in dry and wet conditions, never felt out of control. For a low end tyre no complaints.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 7
Helpful 941

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80%
Member
I replaced a set of Goodyear's up front on my 1liter turbo Ecosport after 32000km. 30 000km later and the Rapids are halfway. I am very happy. Just replaced the back tyres with 2 Rapids.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 904
86%
Member
Not long fitted, put on a Picanto, driven by the misses, mostly shopping, all town driving and never driven above 40 - 50 mph. No complaints for what they were bought for
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 1,009
70%
Member
Over all the tyres are fine, heavy footed
However you will notice the understeer; as an x rally driver not an issue but would
Put you through a hedge in the wet, again
OK for a normal plod along.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 6
Helpful 975
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