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Zeta Ztr10

The Zeta Ztr10 is a Ultra High Performance Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

The quick answer

Owners say 51% from 33 owner reviews 30% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 25th average finish across 1 independent tests Latest: P25 of 51 · 2017 See every test

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.

  • 33owner reviews
  • 147,018miles driven
  • 1professional tests
  • 28sizes available

Tyre Reviews Score

Zeta Ztr10

5.3/10

From owner reviews only: no measured test results yet.

  • Limited Confidence
  • 33 owner reviews

How this score is built

Source Better than Weight
Independent testsNo measured test results yet – 0%
Owner reviews33 owner reviews · rated 51% 10% 69%
Typical tyreWhere every score starts before its own data counts – 31%
Combined 20% 5.3

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.

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Owner reviews decide 69% of this score. The other 31% is the typical starting point, and it shrinks as more reviews arrive.

Scored on owner reviews alone, a tyre is High once the reviews decide 90% or more, and Medium from 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as reviews arrive.

The tests behind it

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

  1. 2017 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Shootout Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P25 / 51 Placing only
1 Tests
0 Test Wins
25th Average
25th Best
25th Worst
Every independent test of the Zeta Ztr10, newest first
YearTestResultAward
20172017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/50 R17P25 / 51
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range28 sizes available

195-245Width35-55Profile16-19Rim84-101 V-YLoad/Speed Index2021First On Market

EU LabelAcross 28 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

71-72dB B

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Zeta Ztr10's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Zeta Ztr10 most commonly carries EU label ratings of B for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Zeta Ztr10?
Owners rate the Zeta Ztr10 5.9 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 31 reviews.
How well do the Zeta Ztr10 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Zeta Ztr10 6.1 out of 10 for wear across 31 reviews. 4 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 2,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Zeta Ztr10 again?
30% of owners say they would buy the Zeta Ztr10 again, based on the 27 owner reviews that answered the question. 15% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Zeta Ztr10's wet grip?
Of the 30 owner reviews analysed for the Zeta Ztr10, 15 mention wet grip: 3 praise it (confident wet grip) and 12 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "I can't believe how bad these are in the wet". Read those reviews
More questions about the Zeta Ztr10 (3)
What do owners say about the Zeta Ztr10's dry grip?
Of the 30 owner reviews analysed for the Zeta Ztr10, 10 mention dry grip: 6 praise it (strong dry grip) and 4 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "very well in the wet and dry". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Zeta Ztr10's wet handling?
Of the 30 owner reviews analysed for the Zeta Ztr10, 8 mention wet handling: 1 praise it (secure wet handling) and 7 criticise it (nervous wet handling). One owner wrote: "Awful bordering dangerous, they left my rear end sticking out on a roundabout". Read those reviews
What sizes does the Zeta Ztr10 come in?
The Zeta Ztr10 is available in 28 sizes, ranging from 195-245/35-55 R16-19.
Owner Questions (3)
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Questions and Answers for the Zeta Ztr10

Is it suitable for Malaysia road
June 8, 2019
Yes it can be used in Malaysia.
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Are these radial or cross ply?
May 25, 2016
The Zeta ZTR10 is a radial tyre
I have 235/40ZR18 Tyres on my Volvo, what sort of Tyres are these, Winter. Summer, or Both.
April 19, 2016
The Zeta ZTR10 is a budget summer tyre

Zeta Ztr10 Owner Reviews

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What owners say

Across 33 owner ratings the Zeta Ztr10 averages 51%. Owners rate Wear highest at 6.1 out of 10 and Wet Grip lowest at 4.4. 4 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 24% of owners score it 70% or better.

Owner ratings averaged from 33 ratings

  • Owner score 51%
  • Wear 61%
  • Dry Grip 60%
  • Comfort 59%
  • Road Feedback 48%
  • Handling 47%
  • Wet Grip 44%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 43%

“Audi S3 Cabriolet 2016. Had these on the car when I bought it, they look the job but found the dry grip was ok but a bit squirmy when under pressure. The first time it rained these showed their true colours! Awful...”

  • Audi S3
  • 2,000 miles
Read full review → 1,203 found this helpful
Most critical 15%

“Bought these tyres thinking they would be like any other tyre, hell was i wrong DO NOT BUY THESE TYRES my car swerves on motorway and feels like im in a boat Very dangerous especially with kids if you are suicidal it...”

  • Mercedes Benz E350
  • 500 miles
Read full review → 1,110 found this helpful
Longest term 64%

“Well. I’m pretty sure I reviewed these two years ago when I thought they might be near the end of their life... here we go again. These two pieces of volcanic bedrock were on the rear of my SLK230 when I bought it in...”

  • Mercedes Benz SLK 230
  • 35,000 miles
Read full review → 1,113 found this helpful

All 31 Zeta Ztr10 reviews

Score spread across 29 written reviews
63%
Member
They are tires for everyday normal use in everyday cars and not for fast or improved ones. And for the roads here, no tire is good...they are miserable.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 6
Helpful 1,003
43%
Member
  • Audi S3
  • 235/35 R19
  • 2,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
Audi S3 Cabriolet 2016. Had these on the car when I bought it, they look the job but found the dry grip was ok but a bit squirmy when under pressure. The first time it rained these showed their true colours! Awful bordering dangerous, they left my rear end sticking out on a roundabout even on a quattro S3. My first job is to get these off and replaced with some Michelins or Bridgestones. I can't believe how bad these are in the wet. DO NOT buy these, you will need the grip at some point and you will not have it.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 2
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 5
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 1,203
75%
Member
I like the smooth handling and low noise
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 1,132

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32%
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  • BMW 320 d
  • 225/50 R16
  • 200 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Easy Going
Do not buy this tyre if you value your wellbeing! I fitted to 320d rear, the whole rear ended twists under load. If you cross a white line the tyre deforms and try’s to put you in the hedge even at 50mph! If it wasn’t for dsc I’d be dead already. It comes to something when your 13 year old in the passenger seat can feel the whole car wallowing like a boat! These should never be allowed on the road. Please do not buy!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 4
  • Wet Grip 3
  • Road Feedback 3
  • Handling 1
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 1,249
42%
Member
Had these fitted by a "cheap" garage that my mum liked to use (cheapskate) Ended up charging me £400 for 4 of these things to be fitted Seriously cheap, wore down quick and although i hadn't lost grip in the dry, in the wet it became obvious. After 2 years the front 2 tyres are down to 70% wear. Replaced with some quality Michelin P4s', £200 fitted in my driveway, miles better grip! Will be getting rid of the rears soon.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Wear 4
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 1,251
46%
Member
Buy this brand and use it almost a year then the tyre has lump in 4 tyres. Not recommended since my car just barely used for long travel and only use to pick kids from school.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 1,180
64%
Member
Well. I’m pretty sure I reviewed these two years ago when I thought they might be near the end of their life... here we go again. These two pieces of volcanic bedrock were on the rear of my SLK230 when I bought it in 2017 and had approximately 5K and 6 months of use already on them. Fast forward to today: 26th of August 2020. Three and a half years have passed, 35000 miles have been slipped/slid/burnt/tumbled through and I’ve have my third MOT with no advisories aside from ‘worn rear tyres’. These things are made from armor-grade depleted uranium and hold in the wet as you’d expect being made from a material harder than the compressed centre of a dead star. In dry they are acceptable. In the wet they will continuously try to murder you in an admittedly progressive and slidey fashion. For the price; I’d put these on any non performance car simply because they’d outlive the driver. For any vehicle with the capacity to do 0–60 in less than an epoch I can not recommend at all.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 3
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 4
Helpful 1,113
52%
Member
  • Toyota iq
  • 225/45 R17
  • 100 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
I read some of the reviews after I'd bought a full set of these tires for my daughters car, nearly passed out some of them were so damning. Went home and drove the car myself expecting it to have turned into some sort of drift machine, but no, surprisingly it hadn't. Must just be the wet driving I thought...so after a decent bit of rain...which is common in Northern Ireland I took it for another blast on wet roads. Gave it plenty both into, round and out of roundabouts expecting to end up exiting on the other side of the carrageway...but no It wasn't that bad. True the car did drift a couple of feet outta line, but never let go. Lest just say I was well over the 30mph limit through the roundabouts and lived to tell the tale...yep on wet roads too. In summary these arn't the dearest tires on the market they're a budget tire so don't expect outstanding performance. They're not lethal at all and for the everyday driver, just fine. Would I buy them again....we'll see...!!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 3
  • Handling 5
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 5
Helpful 1,081
15%
Member
Bought these tyres thinking they would be like any other tyre, hell was i wrong DO NOT BUY THESE TYRES my car swerves on motorway and feels like im in a boat Very dangerous especially with kids if you are suicidal it makes sense to buy them and you will save a bit of money also but if you want to have a few years of life please avoid your traction control will also be working overtime, i have had them on my car 1 week and have ordered new pirellis in will be changing today.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 1
  • Wet Grip 1
  • Road Feedback 1
  • Handling 1
  • Comfort 4
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 1,110
87%
Member
My zeta ztr10 tyres are very well in the wet and dry and the road noise is almost non existent and I drive a hybrid so that's a big plus for me. My overall experience with the zeta tyres are amazing and I would recommend them.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 1,207
40%
Member
  • Subaru BRZ
  • 225/45 R17
  • 500 miles
  • Mostly Country Roads
  • Average
I recently bought a used Subaru BRZ and the dealer replaced the worn OEM Michelin Premacy rear tyres with a pair of Zeta ZTR10's.
In short the only tyres I can recall that provided such poor handling and feedback were a set of cheap remoulds many years ago. If these are a cheap tyre they may be OK for a shopping car, but don't put them near anything sporty. They'll be coming off as soon as I can decide whether to replace just the tyres or go for a new wheel/tyre package.

The longer version :
when cornering these made the car feel as if the side-wall was flexing under the lateral load, or as if a bush was worn. When I eased off slightly, it returned to shape. Attempting to take a moderate sweeping bend with any enthusiasm had the car tracing the path of a 50-pence piece.
As an experiment I rotated the wheels to have the Zeta's at the front, worn Premacy's on the rear. Now the rear was stable, the front vague.
As a further experiment I used a set of old wheels with old and worn no-name tyres and even they were noticably more stable and communicative then the Zeta's.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 5
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 3
  • Handling 3
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 1,101
Member
  • Mazda
  • 205/50 R16
  • 3,000 miles
  • Mostly Town
  • Spirited
These are on my 2009 MX-5 Miata and I have been driving with them for over a year. Handling is not as good as the premium tires like Bridgestone Potenzas, etc., but for the price they are a steal and well worth it for street use.
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