Sumitomo BC100 Owner Reviews

What owners say summarised from 17 reviews

Most reviews of the Sumitomo BC100 are positive overall, with ten positive, four neutral and three negative accounts averaging 70.7%. Specific grip comments are less settled: five owners criticise dry grip against one praising it, and four criticise dry handling among the 14 owners discussing individual aspects. Wet grip divides those owners evenly, with three positive and three negative accounts. Good value is mentioned by two owners, while comfort and noise also draw mixed comments. One owner posted the same mid-life account twice, which adds no evidence of change with wear, and there is too little consistent long-term feedback to describe a typical service life.

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Owner ratings averaged from 19 ratings

Owner score 70%
Dry Grip 75%
Wear 72%
Wet Grip 72%
Comfort 72%
Road Feedback 70%
Handling 67%

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50%

Member June 26, 2020

Volvo V90 D4
225/45 R17 W
300 miles
A Combination of Roads
Spirited

225/55/R17 tyres fitted by the dealer when I bought my 2017 Volvo V90 D4 Momentum. Car weights nearly 1.85 ton and got 190PS diesel engine, front wheel drive. These tyres often lose grip when I accelerate quickly even on dry road with the slightest imperfect surfaces. On wet road these do not give me confidence at all. Tyre noise is acceptable when they are new, no idea how it performs when wear down. I can't comment on the wear rate just yet but seems to lasts. They are soft tyres so the ride is comfortable I give you that. Other than this, there is not a single thing that I would recommand. I can't wait for these tyres to wear down so I can buy something else.

29%

Member June 12, 2020

Vauxhall combo van C 1700 1.3cdti
185/65 R15 H
5,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Average

Fitted to my works van. The tyre noise is significantly more, the grip in the wet and dry is poor, the van understeers horribly now. So glad my company paid to have these fitted!

29%

Member June 12, 2020

Vauxhall combo van C 1700 1.3cdti
185/65 R15 H
5,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Average

Fitted to my works van. The tyre noise is significantly more, the grip in the wet and dry is poor, the van understeers horribly now. So glad my company paid to have these fitted!

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84%

Member December 4, 2019

Vauxhall Insignia CDTI 160
245/45 R18 W
1,500 miles
Mostly Country Roads
Average

From the moment I put them on the car and drove in the wet and only 2 degrees outside they fill you with real confidence great rain dispersion pattern good road holding even on the twisty roads my driving is mostly family type a cross between motorway a roads ect the feel like a premium tyre but the secret is they actually are!!! there just kept in the background as most people looking for the name not the performance trust me if considering a new brand give these a try I took 4 hours going through reviews and finally took the plunge... Glad I did.

99%

Member November 11, 2019

Ford Galaxy
225/45 R17
10,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Spirited

I have used many tyres and this one is surprisingly good in both wet and dry.
I have full confidence in this tyre and I'll be buying again.

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