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145-275/35-80 R12-20 144 sizes Winter rated

Rotalla Setula 4 Season RA03

The Rotalla Setula 4 Season RA03 is a Touring All Season tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

6.8
Tyre Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
High Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
86%
Wet Grip
78%
Road Feedback
83%
Handling
82%
Wear
81%
Comfort
85%
Buy again
93%
Snow Grip
80%
Ice Grip
81%
12 Reviews
83% Average
94,001 miles driven
3 Tests (avg: 20th)
Rotalla Setula 4 Season RA03

Rotalla Setula 4 Season RA03

All Season Budget
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6.8 / 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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Snow
80.6
1.38x / 4 tests
Comfort
71.2
0.32x / 1 test
Dry
55.6
1.5x / 4 tests
Value
48.6
0.42x / 1 test
Wet
47.5
1.93x / 7 tests

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

Traction
92.2
1 test
Braking
63.3
7 tests
Handling
40.4
3 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 3
Publications: 1
Period: 2019 - 2025
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 12
Avg Rating: 83.3%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.65
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
2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tyre Test Auto Bild 2025 245/45 R18 9/11 13 metrics
2020 All Season Tyre Market Overview - 32 Tyre Braking Test Auto Bild 2020 205/55 R16 29/33 2 metrics
2019 All Season Tyre Performance Overview Auto Bild 2019 225/45 R17 23/31 2 metrics
3
Tests
20th
Average
9th
Best
29th
Worst
Latest Tyre Test Results
Rotalla Setula 4 Season RA03 earns a "satisfactory" rating with its main advantage being the low purchase price. It provides good safety reserves on dry surfaces and performs adequately in snow braking. However, the tyre demonstrates weak performance potential in snow conditions and on wet surfaces, limiting its overall capabilities and making it suitable primarily for cost-sensitive applications where performance is not the primary concern.
Size Fuel Wet Noise
13 inch
155/80R13 79 T D C 71
155/80R13 79 T D B 71
14 inch
165/70R14 85 T XL D C 71
175/65R14 82 T D C 71
175/65R14 86 T XL D C 71
165/70R14 81 T D C 71
185/60R14 82 H D C 71
185/70R14 88 T D C 71
165/70R14 85 T XL D B 71
175/65R14 82 T D B 71
185/60R14 82 H D B 71
165/70R14 81 T D B 71
185/70R14 88 T D B 71
175/65R14 86 T XL D B 71
15 inch
185/65R15 88 H D C 71
185/65R15 92 H XL C C 71
195/55R15 85 V D C 72
195/65R15 91 H C C 72
195/65R15 95 H XL C C 72
195/65R15 91 H C B 72
185/65R15 92 H XL C B 71
195/55R15 85 V D B 72
185/65R15 88 H D B 71
195/65R15 95 H XL C B 72
16 inch
205/55R16 91 V C B 72
205/55R16 94 V XL C B 72
205/55R16 91 H C B 72
205/60R16 92 H C B 72
205/60R16 96 V XL C B 72
215/60R16 99 V XL C B 72
215/70R16 100 H C B 72
205/55R16 91 H C B 72
17 inch
225/60R17 103 V XL C B 72
18 inch
255/35R18 94 Y XL C B 72
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Questions and Answers for the Rotalla Setula 4 Season RA03

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August 1, 2020

i have a toyota previa 7 seaters with 4 budget tyres REVOLO RHP 780P,205/65R15/94V, fitted same time. The 2 front tyres need replacing.. The tyres are very noisy on motorway. I am retired and use the car locally and sometimes go to London. i saw the reviews for 4 season Rotalla setula 4 season RAO3.i am looking for budget tyres. will the Rotalla tyres be suitable for my car?

The Rotalla Setula 4 Season RA03 has been in a number of tests and performed poorly in the wet, so I can not recommended this tyre. There'a number of well rated <a href="/Search/Size/205-65-15/Season/Summer/Class/Mid-Range">Mid Range tyres in your 205/65 R15 size</a>
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Review Summary

Based on 11 user reviews

Drivers report the Rotalla Setula 4 Season RA03 as an excellent-value all-season tyre with strong wet and good dry grip, low noise, comfortable ride, and notably slow wear. Multiple high-scoring reviews highlight confidence in rain, ice, and even snow, with predictable handling and good all-round performance for everyday driving. Some mention slightly soft sidewalls and a woolly/soft steering feel, but this is a minor trade-off for comfort and price. Overall sentiment is strongly positive with many willing to buy again.

Strengths
  • Value for money
  • Wet grip
  • Low noise
  • Comfort/ride quality
  • Tread wear/longevity
  • Snow/ice capability
  • Predictable handling
  • Would buy again
Areas for Improvement
  • Soft sidewalls/soft steering response

Top 3 Rotalla Setula 4 Season RA03 Reviews

Given 73% while driving a Nissan Juke (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 4,000 easy going miles
Have 2 fitted - 1 front 1 back both perform very well most conditions tread good pleased
July 21, 2025
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This is not an advised way to fit tires. If installing two they should be on the same axle.
Given 80% while driving a Vauxhall Vauxhall Astravan Sportive (205/55 R16) on mostly motorways for 6,000 average miles
Was getting a bit fed up with the crazy price of premium four season tires so thought I would give these a go. Glad I did. Comfortable, quiet and brilliant in the wet, very reassuring on a flooded motorway. Dry grip is also great, although they can feel slightly soft on fast bends. Overall though a brilliant tyre for the money and I would definitely recommend. Wear (or lack of) is amazing. Have put 6000 miles on them and they have hardly worn at all, brilliant! They are also a tough tyre, so ideal for my Astravan. Haven’t driven in snow yet but the tread pattern seems almost identical to a set of Bridgestones I used to have and they were good, so expect similar performance. They don’t seem to do very well in the big group tests but mere mortals doing everyday driving/commuting seem to rate them very highly, as do I.
July 8, 2025
Given 90% while driving a Honda CRV (225/65 R17) on a combination of roads for 6,000 easy going miles
Had a set of spare wheels so bought these to put on for the winter months (Nov-Mar). I live in a rural area with poor quality roads, I also have to drive down farm and forestry roads which are invariably rough, unpaved and muddy. I have found them to be excellent in all driving conditions they are predictable in the dry and wet we also had snow and again felt safe and assured at all times. They are also M+S rated and the treads never filled up like on summer tyres leaving plenty of tyre contact with the road. As we usually get limited snow in the UK I didn't think a full winter tyre was needed and these have performed admirably in the lower temperatures. Wear is low, road noise excellent and ride great. For the price I personally feel they offer great value for money and would buy them again without hesitation.
April 8, 2025

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Latest Rotalla Setula 4 Season RA03 Reviews

Initial Impressions Review
Given 78% while driving a Volvo V40 1.5 T3 Geartronic (225/50 R17) on for 20,000 miles
overall good tyres for the price , just buying again
January 27, 2026
Given 91% while driving a Citroën C Crosser (215/70 R16) on a combination of roads for 10,000 easy going miles
Very good tyre for price. If you drive carefull, you dont need more expencive tyre than this Rotalla model.
October 5, 2025
Given 88% while driving a Vauxhall Insignia 1.4T (235/50 R18) on a combination of roads for 1,000 average miles
Bought 2 Rotalla RA03 for the front to replace some Landsail CLV2 that have worn unevenly on the side of the tread. Im not a fast driver and do a mix of town and motorway driving. The difference was like night and day, noticebaly quieter on the road and confident under braking. A month later and I've just had two more fitted to replace the (Landsail) rears (which still had 4mm of tread) and the noise levels have dropped again, should have changed them sooner...
January 10, 2025
Given 78% while driving a Volkswagen Tiguan Sport 2.0 TDI 140hp (255/40 R19) on mostly country roads for 6,000 average miles
They ain't Michelins but at less than half the price these are pretty impressive. Quiet and comfortable if a little bit squidgy in the sidewalls leading to a slightly wooly feel, but they deliver good levels of predictable grip in all conditions I've tested them in. Recent snow in the north of Scotland gave me a chance to test this! For the money these are a pretty good punt and I'd buy them again. The budget manufacturers seem to be catching up with the big brands again (although there are some horrendous ones still about)
At a little over 6000 miles now they are showing little signs of wear too which is always a worry with the cheaper end of the market.
November 20, 2024
Given 82% while driving a Skoda (215/45 R16) on mostly country roads for 1 spirited miles
Very pleased with performance in a wide range of circumstances. Living in UK North East had our first snow and ice since these tyres fitted and well pleased. Progressive breakaway In dry, wet, ice and snow. Not a summer tyre so response perhaps little soft but still good enough for what they are. Definitely would buy again
December 27, 2022
Given 77% while driving a Opel Astra J 1.7 CDTI (215/60 R16) on a combination of roads for 35,000 average miles
Very good tyres. I drive them 3 years now.They are great.After 50000 km,front are done,and rear are at half life,can go 1-2 year more.I would buy them again .
October 1, 2022
Given 88% while driving a Jaguar xf premium luxury (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 2,000 average miles
Good tyres I drive a jaguar xf normally buy expensive I got them for 90 pounds each so far no problem at all very good grip on ice excellent on rain happy will see how long they will last hopefully will by again
December 2, 2021
Given 89% while driving a Citroën C4 (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 2,500 spirited miles
I decided to give the rotalla setula 4season tyre a try and there really good budget all season tyre's I would buy again.
January 28, 2021
Given 90% while driving a Saab Automobile 9 3 Vector cabriolet 150 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 1,500 spirited miles
Perform like any other good tyre. Seemingly one of the few budget makes good all year round and also rim protectors.
July 30, 2019
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