P7 of 7
Beat 0% of the field
Winrun R330 Test Results
Tested 3 times by independent publications, the Winrun R330 averages a finish of 6th.
- 3Independent tests
- 0Test wins
- 0Podium finishes
- 6thAverage finish
- 21%Field beaten on average
- 3Publications
3 tests, 2015 to 2024
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 21%
The latest test
2024 Sports Car Tyre Test P7 of 7
Record by discipline
Where the Winrun R330 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 | P6.5 of 8 | 19% | - |
| Dry Handling | 2 | P6 of 8 | 25% | - |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 1 | P2 of 9 | 88% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 2 | P6 of 8 | 25% | - |
| Wet Handling | 2 | P6 of 8 | 25% | - |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 1 | P4 of 9 | 63% | - |
| Wet Circle | 2 | P5.5 of 8 | 31% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 2 | P5.5 of 8 | 31% | - |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1 | P4 of 9 | 63% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Subj. Comfort | 1 | P1 of 9 | 100% | 1 |
| Noise | 2 | P4 of 8 | 58% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Rolling Resistance | 2 | P2 of 8 | 85% | - |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 3 tests. Updated September 10, 2025.
Across three summer tests, the Winrun R330 shows a split personality: very weak objective grip and braking-especially in wet-when benchmarked against premium UUHP and broader comparisons, but with standout value metrics and surprisingly good subjective drivability in one budget-focused test. Two last-place finishes (2015, 2024) underscore consistently poor wet and dry safety margins under demanding conditions, while the 2023 budget test highlights good steering, stable handling, top-tier comfort, and low rolling resistance at a competitive price. Overall, it suits cost-conscious drivers prioritizing comfort/efficiency over ultimate safety performance, particularly in the wet.
Performance Strengths
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Value & Efficiency
Strong
Details
- 2nd/9 rolling resistance (+1.1% from best) in 2023
- 2nd/9 price (+1.6% from best) in 2023
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Comfort & Subjective Road Manners
Moderate
Details
- 1st/9 subjective comfort in 2023
- Article quote: "The Winrun was my favorite... good steering and stable handling" (2023)
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Noise & RR in UUHP context
Moderate
Details
- 3rd/7 noise in 2024 (+1.1% from best)
- 2nd/7 rolling resistance in 2024 (+1.5% from best)
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Rolling resistance
Strong
in 2 of 2 tests
Details
low rolling resistance
- 2024 Sports Car Tyre Test (2024)second lowest rolling resistance
- Are Budget Tyres Finally Good Enough? 8 Cheap Tyres VS 1 Premium Tyre (2023)
Performance Weaknesses
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Wet Weather Performance
Strong
Details
- 7th/7 wet braking in 2024 (+38.8% from best)
- 7th/7 wet handling in 2024 (+17.6% from best); 8th/8 overall in 2015 with wet noted as particularly poor
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Dry Safety (Braking & Handling Pace)
Strong
Details
- 7th/7 dry braking in 2024 (+21.1% from best) and 7th/7 dry handling (+3.4%)
- 6th/9 dry braking in 2023 (+11.7% from best)
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Overall Competitive Standing in Demanding Tests
Strong
Details
- 7th/7 overall in 2024 UUHP test
- 8th/8 overall in 2015 Australian Motor test
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Behaviour at the limit
Strong
in 2 of 2 tests
Details
treacherous oversteering on both wet and dry roads
- 2024 Sports Car Tyre Test (2024)subjectively it was an easy tyre to drive with understeer balance
- Are Budget Tyres Finally Good Enough? 8 Cheap Tyres VS 1 Premium Tyre (2023)
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Dry braking
Strong
in 1 of 2 tests
Details
dangerously long braking distances
- 2024 Sports Car Tyre Test (2024)
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Dry handling
Strong
in 1 of 2 tests
Details
delayed steering with poor balance and treacherous oversteering on both wet and dry roads
- 2024 Sports Car Tyre Test (2024)
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Steering feel
Strong
in 1 of 2 tests
Details
delayed steering with poor balance
- 2024 Sports Car Tyre Test (2024)
Do owners agree with the tests?
Every tester write-up on the Winrun R330 (2 tests) and 38 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Where owners and testers agree
- Wet handling weakness in 1 of 2 tests 0 praise, 3 criticise of 38 reviews · Read those reviews
Raised by owners, not by any test of this tyre
- Dry grip no test mentions it 10 praise, 1 criticise of 38 reviews · Read those reviews
- Tread life no test mentions it 2 praise, 5 criticise of 38 reviews · Read those reviews
- Value for money no test mentions it 5 praise, 2 criticise of 38 reviews · Read those reviews
- Vibration and balance no test mentions it 1 praise, 3 criticise of 38 reviews · Read those reviews
Every test, newest first 3
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2024 1 test
2023 1 test
P4 of 9
Beat 63% of the field
Are Budget Tyres Finally Good Enough? 8 Cheap Tyres VS 1 Premium Tyre
The Winrun R330 had a mid pack objective performance, but subjectively it was an easy tyre to drive with understeer balance. It was also one of the cheapest of the group and had the second lowest rolling resistance.
2015 1 test
P8 of 8
Beat 0% of the field
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