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Wanli Snowgrip S1083

Touring Winter

The Wanli Snowgrip S1083 is a Touring Winter tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

The quick answer

Owners say 50% from 7 owner reviews 43% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 38th average finish across 5 independent tests Latest: P48 of 51 · 2020 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Dry, Value Wet, Comfort Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

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 January 2025.

  • 7owner reviews
  • 48,500miles driven
  • 5professional tests
Wanli Snowgrip S1083 1 photos

Tyre Reviews Score

Wanli Snowgrip S1083

5.5/10

Better than 26% of winter tyres

  • Medium Confidence
  • 2 tests
  • 7 owner reviews
Scores of the 278 winter tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests2 tests · 2 publications · 2018-2020 28% 91%
Owner reviews7 owner reviews · rated 50% 8% 9%
Combined 26% 5.5

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.

Category by category

How it compares with other winter tyres in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 15% 30% 2
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 32% 23% 1
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice Not tested, counted as average 18% –
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 92% 17% 1
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 71% 6% 1
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 12% 5% 1

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards. Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tyre was doing. They are not counted a second time.

HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 27% 1
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 25% 2
TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 14% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 83% of the test figure. The other 17% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2020 2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R18 P48 / 51
  2. 2018 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test Auto Zeitung · 235/60 R18 P9 / 9
  3. 2014 2014 50 Winter Tyre Braking Overview Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P42 / 49 Placing only
  4. 2013 2013 Winter Tyre Overview - Braking Auto Bild · 195/65 R15 P49 / 50 Placing only
  5. 2012 2012 Auto Bild 42 Winter Tyre Braking Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P42 / 43 Placing only
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Tested 5 times by independent publications, the Wanli Snowgrip S1083 averages a finish of 38th.

5 Tests
0 Test Wins
38th Average
9th Best
49th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20122020

Finishing position in each test

YearTestResultAward
20202020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R18P48 / 51
20182018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre TestAuto Zeitung · 235/60 R18P9 / 9
20142014 50 Winter Tyre Braking OverviewAuto Bild · 225/50 R17P42 / 49
20132013 Winter Tyre Overview - BrakingAuto Bild · 195/65 R15P49 / 50
20122012 Auto Bild 42 Winter Tyre Braking TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P42 / 43

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

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Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Wanli Snowgrip S1083 in the wet?
Across the 2 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Wanli Snowgrip S1083 stops 23.5% longer than premium rivals, 17.8% longer than mid-range rivals and 7.7% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 15/100, and owners rate it 4.9/10 in the wet from 7 reviews.
How good is the Wanli Snowgrip S1083 in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Wanli Snowgrip S1083 stops 4% shorter than premium rivals and 2.7% shorter than mid-range rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 92/100, and owners rate it 7/10 in the dry from 7 reviews.
How good is the Wanli Snowgrip S1083 in the snow?
Across the 1 snow-braking test it has featured in, the Wanli Snowgrip S1083 stops level with premium rivals and 5.8% shorter than mid-range rivals. Across the 1 snow-traction test, it is 2.3% worse than premium rivals and 4.1% better than mid-range rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews snow score of 32/100, and owners rate it 2/10 in the snow from 7 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Wanli Snowgrip S1083?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the Wanli Snowgrip S1083's rolling resistance is 5.4% lower than premium rivals and 10.1% lower than mid-range rivals.
How comfortable and quiet are the Wanli Snowgrip S1083?
Owners rate the Wanli Snowgrip S1083 6.3 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 7 reviews.
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How well do the Wanli Snowgrip S1083 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Wanli Snowgrip S1083 7 out of 10 for wear across 7 reviews. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 4,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Wanli Snowgrip S1083 again?
43% of owners say they would buy the Wanli Snowgrip S1083 again, based on the 7 owner reviews that answered the question. 29% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
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What owners say

Across 7 owner ratings the Wanli Snowgrip S1083 averages 50%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 7 out of 10 and Ice Grip lowest at 2. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 29% of owners score it 70% or better.

Owner ratings averaged from 7 ratings

  • Owner score 50%
  • Dry Grip 70%
  • Wear 70%
  • Comfort 63%
  • Road Feedback 60%
  • Wet Grip 49%
  • Handling 49%
  • Snow Grip 20%
  • Ice Grip 20%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 53%

“Bought these whilst my alloys are being refurbished. Late October/November, about 12 degrees average. In the dry and sub 7 degrees they handled awesome. I was amazed. The temp crept up to 12+ and they were ok in the...”

  • Volvo S60 2.5T
  • 500 miles
Read full review → 880 found this helpful
Most critical 19%

“Had avon ice tyres in previous winters. The avons were excellent. Needed one new front tyre and the tyre shop only had wanli snow grip in my size. Replaced both fronts. Wanli............Never again. In the wet i'm...”

  • Ford Mondeo st220
  • 4,000 miles
Read full review → 618 found this helpful
Longest term 83%

“I've read numerous reviews on how bad these tyres are and felt I had to have my say before people get the wrong idea about these tyres. I must say that they do exactly what it says on the box. They are WINTER tyres so...”

  • Ford Mondeo ST220
  • 20,000 miles
Read full review → 589 found this helpful

All 7 Wanli Snowgrip S1083 reviews

Score spread across 7 written reviews
29%
Member
When i got theese tyres i replaced my Federal rs-r595 with theese and o boy these were bad... On the same conditions 0°C eather dry or wet they were far worse than semislicks, spinning on third gear in wet and 5th in snow or ice NA 180hp fwd car, i have to say i bought them second hand and they are 3 years old but eather way i would never buy this tyre again not even for free. They are only good for transporting car through winter legaly nothing more.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 5
  • Wet Grip 3
  • Road Feedback 4
  • Handling 3
  • Buy again 1
  • Snow Grip 2
  • Ice Grip 2
Helpful 779
53%
Member
Bought these whilst my alloys are being refurbished. Late October/November, about 12 degrees average. In the dry and sub 7 degrees they handled awesome. I was amazed. The temp crept up to 12+ and they were ok in the dry. Some days was 17 degrees and they were a bit all over the place as expected I guess. Then we had moist weather and as some reviews, felt like driving a hovercraft. Lethal. Swapped back to my summer tyres for now but will put back on when weather turns.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 2
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 2
Helpful 880
66%
Member
When the tyres were first fitted they felt lumpy for the first 100 miles or so probably due to the big tread blocks .
I have had them on my BMW during the heavy snow fall and thought they performed very well in the snow.
Average for ice driving but better grip than summer tyres like the continentals that i use on my other set of wheels.
Wet grip not the best especially if you like to drive quick.
I would say only use them during snow weather conditions and below 6c .For the money you can't go wrong but not for sports driving.


This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 576

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These tyres was installed at a couple of 17inch rims i bought in October 2015 for the purpose of cheap winter-tyres (Nordic Winter).

Tyres are a bit woobly at cold starts, got them aligned but the technician told me that the rims didn't cause the woobling, the tyres did. He told me theywere cheap, well... not much to gain from them, then.

None the less, these tyres has now rolled approx. 15.000km from october 2015 to april 2016, and they do it, overall, great. In wet conditions they can be a tad skiddy, but no oversteer - or understeering. They do great at high speeds - my car runs out of power at 165km/h, so... but stable as hell even at that speed!

The only thing i really can put my finger on, is the tendency to wobble at cold mornings.
They need to get run warm before this wobbling-feeling goes away.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 4
  • Buy again 3
Helpful 605
99%
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  • Jeep Patriot
  • 215/60 R17
  • 10,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
I've tried them in the high snow and in a snow storm as well as on ice.
on my 4x4 Jeep patriot they've been amazingly successful! I would have never expected! I've been going uphill and downhill on 1/2 meter snow and my car has never gone back!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 534
83%
Member
I've read numerous reviews on how bad these tyres are and felt I had to have my say before people get the wrong idea about these tyres. I must say that they do exactly what it says on the box. They are WINTER tyres so are designed to work at temperatures below 7 deg. If you drive aggressively at 12 deg temperatures then they will break away and feel like there is no grip in exactly the same way as a summer tyre will not work if not up to temperature. For this type of temperature you need SUMMER tyres. If you do the same type of driving when the temperature is near freezing and you will think you are on your summer track day tyres. In the snow and ice they will grip like you are on a dry road. Not all tyres are the same - just ask the F1 teams. There is no such thing as a universal tyre.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 589
19%
Member
Had avon ice tyres in previous winters. The avons were excellent. Needed one new front tyre and the tyre shop only had wanli snow grip in my size. Replaced both fronts. Wanli............Never again. In the wet i'm probably loosing 50bhp, braking is terrible and cornering i find myself having to drive like an 80 year old micra driver just to stay on the road when i go around a corner! The front end feels like a hovercraft when you put your foot down! Avoid
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 2
  • Wet Grip 1
  • Road Feedback 1
  • Handling 2
  • Wear 3
  • Comfort 3
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 618
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