P34 of 55
Beat 39% of the field
Tomket Sport Series 1 Test Results
Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Tomket Sport Series 1 averages a finish of 18th.
- 2Independent tests
- 0Test wins
- 1Podium finishes
- 18thAverage finish
- 63%Field beaten on average
- 2Publications
2 tests, 2023 to 2024
Record by discipline
Where the Tomket Sport Series 1 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 2 | P15.5 of 32 | 68% | - |
| Dry Handling | 1 | P3 of 9 | 75% | - |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 1 | P3 of 9 | 75% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 2 | P21 of 32 | 58% | - |
| Wet Handling | 1 | P2 of 9 | 88% | - |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 1 | P2 of 9 | 88% | - |
| Wet Circle | 1 | P3 of 9 | 75% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 1 | P5 of 9 | 50% | - |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1 | P5 of 9 | 50% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Subj. Comfort | 1 | P3 of 9 | 75% | - |
| Noise | 1 | P6 of 9 | 38% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Rolling Resistance | 1 | P1 of 9 | 100% | 1 |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 2 tests. Updated October 29, 2026.
The Tomket Sport Series 1 performed well among budget rivals, but its wider market result and wet-stopping gaps need to frame that success. In the 2023 Tyre Reviews comparison of eight cheap tyres and one premium tyre, in 205/55 R16, it finished second of nine. Dry braking was second at 37.83 m, 7.3% from best, and dry handling third, 2% behind. It was also second for wet braking and handling, yet the wet stop remained 22.5% longer than the premium benchmark, so the high placing did not mean equivalent wet performance.
The 2024 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Market Overview, in the same size, placed it 34th of 55 overall. Wet braking was 40th of 55, 33.3 m and 29.1% from best, while dry braking was 29th, 9% behind. That lower placing in a broader field qualifies the budget-test success rather than establishing a comparable result against all rivals. The 2023 test praised pleasant driving behaviour and the lowest rolling resistance, while aquaplaning and noise were only midfield. No award is recorded. Efficiency and dry-road performance within the budget group are better supported than leading wet stopping across the market.
Performance Strengths
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Rolling resistance
Minor
in 1 of 1 tests
Details
- 1st of 9, 8.28 kg/t, 2023 Tyre Reviews budget comparison of eight cheap tyres and one premium benchmark
It also had the lowest rolling resistance of the group
- Are Budget Tyres Finally Good Enough? 8 Cheap Tyres VS 1 Premium Tyre (2023)
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Dry handling
Minor
Details
- 3rd of 9, 52.78 s and 2% from best; pleasant to drive, 2023 Tyre Reviews budget comparison
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Dry braking
Minor
Details
- 2nd of 9, 37.83 m and 7.3% from best, 2023 Tyre Reviews budget comparison
- Broader-field result 29th of 55, 38.6 m and 9% from best, 2024 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Market Overview
Performance Weaknesses
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Wet braking
Moderate
Details
- 2nd of 9 but 22.5% longer than the premium benchmark, 38.69 m, 2023 Tyre Reviews budget comparison
- 40th of 55, 33.3 m and 29.1% from best, 2024 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Market Overview
Every test, newest first 2
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2024 1 test
2023 1 test
P2 of 9
Beat 88% of the field
Are Budget Tyres Finally Good Enough? 8 Cheap Tyres VS 1 Premium Tyre
While it's difficult to recommend any of the cheap tyres due to the wet braking performance, the Tomket Sport is certain the tyre to look at if you need to save money on tyres. It was the closest to the premium tyre in wet braking and wet handling, performed well in the dry and was a pleasant tyre to drive. It also had the lowest rolling resistance of the group.
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