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Tigar High Performance

The Tigar High Performance is a High Performance Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

4.2
Tyre Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
Limited Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
83%
Wet Grip
73%
Road Feedback
80%
Handling
76%
Wear
72%
Comfort
80%
Buy again
80%
24 Reviews
77% Average
270,860 miles driven
1 Tests (avg: 41st)
Tigar High Performance

Tigar High Performance

Summer Economy
BETA
4.2 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · Limited Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tyre Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tyre scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

Learn more about our methodology
Dry
74
1.8x / 1 test
Wet
68.6
2x / 1 test

Cross-category scores are derived metrics that combine data from multiple test disciplines to evaluate real-world performance characteristics.

Braking
71.1
2 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 1
Publications: 1
Period: 2024
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 24
Avg Rating: 77.4%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.89
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tyre tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild 2024 205/55 R16 41/55 2 metrics
1
Tests
41st
Average
41st
Best
41st
Worst
Latest Tyre Test Results
41st/55
Size Fuel Wet Noise
15 inch
195/65R15 95 H XL C C 71
195/55R15 85 V C C 71
195/65R15 91 V C C 71
195/65R15 91 T C C 71
185/65R15 88 H C C 70
195/55R15 85 H C C 71
185/65R15 88 T C C 70
195/65R15 91 H C C 71
185/65R15 88 T C C 70
195/65R15 95 H XL C C 71
195/55R15 85 H C C 71
195/65R15 91 T C C 71
195/65R15 91 V C C 71
185/65R15 88 H C C 70
195/55R15 85 V C C 71
195/65R15 91 H C C 71
195/65R15 91 H C C 71
195/65R15 91 V C C 71
195/65R15 95 H XL C C 71
195/65R15 91 T C C 71
195/55R15 85 H C C 71
185/65R15 88 H C C 70
185/65R15 88 T C C 70
195/55R15 85 V C C 71
185/65R15 88 H C C 70
195/55R15 85 V C C 71
185/65R15 88 T C C 70
195/65R15 91 T C C 71
195/65R15 95 H XL C C 71
195/65R15 91 V C C 71
195/65R15 91 H C C 71
195/55R15 85 H C C 71
16 inch
205/60R16 92 H C C 71
205/60R16 96 V XL C C 71
205/55R16 91 H C C 71
205/55R16 94 V XL C C 71
215/60R16 99 H XL C C 71
215/60R16 99 V XL C C 71
205/60R16 96 H XL C C 71
205/55R16 91 V C C 71
215/60R16 99 H XL C C 71
205/55R16 91 V C C 71
205/60R16 96 H XL C C 71
205/60R16 96 V XL C C 71
205/55R16 94 V XL C C 71
205/60R16 92 H C C 71
215/60R16 99 V XL C C 71
205/55R16 91 H C C 71
205/60R16 92 H C C 71
205/55R16 91 H C C 71
215/60R16 99 V XL C C 71
205/55R16 91 V C C 71
205/60R16 96 V XL C C 71
205/55R16 94 V XL C C 71
205/55R16 94 V XL C C 71
215/60R16 99 H XL C C 71
205/60R16 96 H XL C C 71
205/60R16 92 H C C 71
205/55R16 91 H C C 71
215/60R16 99 V XL C C 71
215/60R16 99 H XL C C 71
205/55R16 91 V C C 71
205/55R16 94 V XL C C 71
205/55R16 94 V XL C C 71
205/60R16 96 H XL C C 71
205/60R16 96 V XL C C 71
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Review Summary

Based on 21 user reviews

Most drivers praise the Tigar High Performance for excellent value with strong dry and wet grip, confident handling, and low noise/comfortable ride, often comparing it favorably to pricier brands. High-scoring reviews highlight good longevity for the price and overall satisfaction, with many willing to buy again. A minority report weaknesses: significant wet grip deterioration as the tyre wears, increased noise over time, and performance drop in colder temperatures. Overall, it's a budget-friendly tyre delivering solid performance for warm-weather use, with wear/age-related wet performance and noise as the main concerns.

Strengths
  • Value for money
  • Good dry grip
  • Good wet grip
  • Comfortable ride
  • Low noise (when new)
  • Handling/stability
  • Would buy again
Areas for Improvement
  • Wet grip degrades with wear
  • Increased noise over time
  • Performance drops in cold temperatures

Top 3 Tigar High Performance Reviews

Given 84% while driving a Kia Motors ceed (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 2,000 average miles
Good tyres, had them for 5 years and about 30k km on a Kia Ceed 2020. They handle well both on wet and dry, they stick to the road in curves, nothing to complain about.
The only downside is the little cracks that appeared with time, I've seen the same on a very similar Kormoran tyre, it's just the rubber getting old. 100% would buy it again.
August 18, 2025
Given 93% while driving a Audi A3 1.8T Quattro Sport (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 15,000 spirited miles
best quality/price tires.
very satisfied with wet performance, have very good handling
would buy again.
just had 15000km
November 2, 2023
Given 89% while driving a Citroën c2 (195/55 R15) on a combination of roads for 50,000 easy going miles
Very good tyres for this price. Good grip . low noise !
November 21, 2023

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Latest Tigar High Performance Reviews

Given 70% while driving a Volkswagen 1995 vw passat 2.0 estate B4 (195/60 R14) on mostly town for 10 average miles
Were cheap but wore down fast. Not a problem on a car with low annual miles.
Or on rear of fwd car.
Seemed to Not crack as badly as other brands, ok maybe 5yrs when car was recycled.
I wish there were a list of brands of non crack -ing tyres!!! No point hard wearing if cracked and thrown away with full tread
Were not expensive.
September 20, 2025
Given 87% while driving a Fiat 500X (225/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 150 average miles
Michelin tyres in all but name - at less than half the price!
October 13, 2023
Given 79% while driving a Nissan Qashqai (225/45 R19) on mostly town for 0 average miles
Good value for price
May 11, 2023
Given 35% while driving a Skoda (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 18,000 easy going miles
A pair of these tyre had been fitted on the front of my Skoda Octavia when I bought it used in August 2020. Initialy I thought that the car just was not very good at cornering, but as the tyres wore down, (they covered 18000 miles in just over 2 years), the cornering and overall performance became downright dangerous in the wet .Despite still having plenty of visible tread, they slithered and spun all over the road despite my driving style being fairly conservative. I replaced these tyres with a pair of Pirelli's last month and the difference is astonishing. The car is transformed and now handles as it was designed to. in summary, the Tigar Performance tyre is very poor overall. Dry grip is only average, wet grip is awful especially on long sweeping bends, and the performance falls away alarmingly with only medium wear. On the plus side, they are very good looking tyres. I have read a few reviews where people are raving about these tyres because Michelin own Tigar. Don't be fooled. They are far from being Michelin quality.
March 2, 2023
Given 87% while driving a Volkswagen Passat 1.9Tdi (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 25,000 average miles
Very good tyres compared to the price I paid, driven nearly 40,000 km (~25,000 miles) with my 1.9 TDI VW Passat mostly in town and highway, but tried them even in hard terrain. I would recommend to all those who don't want to spend a lot with expensive brands.
February 6, 2023
Given 91% while driving a Ford Fiesta (195/50 R15) on mostly country roads for 20,000 easy going miles
I have these tires for about 30000 km. They are very good in dry and wet conditions, especially in aquaplaning. They are also soft and comfortable. Tigar is a Michelin sub company
November 12, 2022
Given 83% while driving a Volkswagen Golf MK6 1.6 tdi (195/65 R15) on a combination of roads for 22,000 average miles
Golf 6, All Season Positively surprised. Got them because of the price and shop recommendations…but afterwards I did a research and realized they are Michelin sister company. They can easily be more expensive for the quality they are offering….
June 18, 2022
Given 70% while driving a Audi A1 (215/45 R16) on a combination of roads for 5,500 average miles
I needed to replace a set of very high performance, but extremely worn summer tyres, before a long trip. Due to availability and budget constraints I went with the Tigar High Performance tyres. These have proven very good, especially at the price point. The tyres offered really good dry grip, handling and comfort. Wet grip is also good and they are relatively silent. They have worn a bit over 5500miles, but I expected this considering the price. In all I would definitely recommend to anyone on a budget.
March 3, 2022
Given 90% while driving a Chevrolet aveo (195/50 R15) on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
A very good budget tyres Good handling on dry and wet roads Great price Low noise It's own by Michelin
September 6, 2021
Given 20% while driving a Volkswagen Passat B5.5 1.9 TDi 130bhp highline (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 14,000 spirited miles
I just think these tires should not be legal. Awful performance in the corners and braking, both dry and wet
May 10, 2021
Given 61% while driving a Fiat Punto Mk2b Sporting 1.4 (185/55 R15 V) on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles
This is my second review of these tires. After an additional 10,000 km (in addition to the previous 7,500km) these tires are showing their biggest weakness. And that is the material that is made of. So close to 20,000 on these tires, and they started to feel and look like they are made of plastic. To be fair, I am not surprised at this price point, but if the temperature falls below 15c, these tires are rock solid, plastic-like feeling. Had a couple of close calls, all of them on braking with streets being a bit wet, so forced me to fit back on my winter tires. With that as well, the noise level increased by a lot, where it became really annoying on highways and especially under braking (making a really strange noise, tested on winter tires, that sound is gone) With all of that said, in dry and wet summer weather, I had absolutely zero issues, comfort was okay, handling, responsive..all of them are okay, just like mention before, the more the tire wears, the noise of it increases. Still, having driven a bunch of budget tires, this one was one of the better ones. As for buying it again...I highly doubt it. I have to check on their behavior next year to conclude that. Again, If you are in the market for buying budget summer tires, and looking to get decent performance on hot summer dry and wet roads, this is a great option for you, if you don't mind the noise level.
November 7, 2020
Given 79% while driving a Fiat Grande punto (195/55 R16 V) on mostly country roads for 7,500 spirited miles
Bought them because I didn't have a lot of money to spare for tires, but I am satisfied with the performance. They are a bit softer than my last set (Kumho Solus KH17) but grip pretty good in the dry and wet. Did not give me any surprises, and are pretty predictable. They do drop in grip when the temperatures fall (10 degrees C) but are still dependable. Fuel consumption is ok and the noise is pretty good. I would say they are better than the Tigar Ultra HP in the wet.
October 26, 2020
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