The Wanli S1088 draws recurring criticism for wet grip and road noise, each raised in roughly two fifths of the 84 reviews. Dry grip is much more often praised than criticised, and a minority favour its low price, but these positives do not resolve the wet-road complaints. Around one in ten reviews also describes vibration, while smaller numbers mention poor steering feedback or abrupt grip loss. The reviews come from 81 owners, including three repeat contributors whose continued dissatisfaction is not evidence of a shared ageing pattern. Although tread life often receives praise, 75 reviews lack a stage of use and none is identified as end-of-life, limiting any general durability claim.
What owners mention most counted across 84 reviews
I have had 4 of these fitted to my WRX for over a year now, they grip just fine in the dry, in the wet they are ample for driving within the speed limits. Wear wise, they are still very fresh (circa 6k so far), noise could be improved a little. They are definitely a step up over their previous incarnations which seemed to be made of roller boot plastic. I am surprised at the comments stating lethal, dangerous etc.
They cost me two wheel bearing,recon gear box THAT WAS OK One draive shaft suport bearing that was OK, and NINE Month of B****Y hell with the noise from the car (SAAB 9-3 TDI) untill my Garage spoted a crack in the tyre on one side, they are only good for taking a car to the scrap yard
If ou buy this crap kiss your love ones goodbuy before you drive on them
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First time I drove with these tyres on the car they scared the living cr*p out of me, they are just shocking and that was in the dry.... dont even think about driving in the wet if you want to live.
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You want to trust your life with these tyres read the reviws of an independent magazine. Pray you dont have to hit the brakes in the wet. Or the guy behind you has them on his car
While Maxxis showed promise, it's not happy on wet roads. Chinese maker Wanli is way behind its rivals – you hope the car behind you on a busy, wet motorway is not on the S-1088.
The Goodyear's problems were nothing compared to the Wanli, though, which yet again brought up the rear, a long way off the standard set by the rest. It took more than five metres longer to stop – a car's length. That means when a vehicle with the Conti rubber has come to a halt, one wearing the Wanlis will still be doing 20mph-plus.
A long way back was the Wanli. This was not a pleasant drive, with the sheer dearth of grip triggering the anti-lock braking very early and pushing the car wide as soon as the throttle was touched. Wanli was four seconds slower than the next best make, and a worrying seven seconds behind the top tyre on the handling circuit.
I bought these tyres to replace Dunlops and GT Radial tyres fitted to my Meriva. So far these tyres have been faultless in wet and dry conditions. Have not experienced any sliding about in any road condition. The only complaint is tyre noise which only happens at approx 40mp and on certain road surfaces. Have had Conitnental tyres in the past and had same tyre noise with them regardless of speed. I was a bit concerned after I had bought these tyres and then read the reviews about poor grip in the dry and wet etc. However no problems so far
2006 Cadillac STS V6. Wife had to buy new tires while visiting parents christmas. Rear tires are Bridgestone, front tires are WanLi S1088. She told me this on the phone, I had never heard of WanLi tires so I went to the reviews. I told her she had to be extremely careful driving home because of the wet friction being low. Read some of the reviews to her. She drives home in the rain, had no problem. I just test drove the car in heavy rain, puddles, etc. HARD stops and HARD turns in a parking lot. I tried to skid the car 50+ mph, snatch the steering with brakes. PERFECT traction. FANTASTIC tires. Reviews are worthless. Propaganda, willful B.S. The cheap tire is the Bridgestone on the rear, which she paid $50.00 more per tire.
Fitted a pair of these to the rear of my RWD slk (I had conti's on previously), in the first 15 miles I encountered damp conditions the back end was all over the place, but once they broke in > 100 miles they were fine in the wet. Ride is not smooth, tramlining is bit of a problem. Got what I paid for but wouldn't buy again as ruining the usual comfortable ride I get from the merc - will go back to premium tyres.
Fitted these tyres all round to a BMW 130i. In the dry they are very good tyres, with a unreal amount of grip.
On the motorway in a straight line, they are good at dispersing water and good under braking.
If your in a hurry on a wet B road. I have never seen such a contrast in tyres from dry to wet, its like you've got slicks on. Traction control always fighting the back end all the time, even on light acceleration. Oblivious you become impatient and turn of the DTC. Warning be awake as I had the car sideways in a straight line.
quite good in the dry, not very progressive on the breakaway but not too bad...GOD HELP YOU if it starts to rain though, utterly dangerous, terrifying and frankly a death trap. that is all.
I too was somewhat apprehensive about fitting these to my C4 Coupe however, after the initial running in period, they are performing faultlessly.
As has been mentioned here, the first few miles were "interesting" in the wet but once the break in had finished, they're fine, especially at the money. I drive best part of 20k a year and have used various brands...
NEVER buy these tires the are noisy to the point of driving you mad, not good in heavy rain almost a bit scary,and hard to balance.I am going to take them off and buy something else.
