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Review on Viatti Bosco AT V-237 215/65 R16 98H summer by Adam Borken-Hagen ᠌

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Terrible quality, wasted money.

The maximum width does not match the reported maximum width. Rather of the predicted 225 at full inflation, 2.4 atm only manages to achieve 215mm. Nothing came of my communications with the maker. They first asked me for the date and place of purchase, then for photographic proof, and finally for me to halt all further contact while offering to report the discrepancy to any official authority. Rapid tire wear is a problem; the manufacturer of my car suggests 2.4 atmospheres. At this pressure, though, the tire's center begins to wear away rapidly; the sweet spot for (loudly true) wear is really at 2.2 atm. Although rubber is advertised as weatherproof, it actually turns "wooden" at temperatures below zero. The stock Bridgestone "duler" can be used without worry; it hides any signs of wear. Although I put a lot of miles on my car each year, I've never heard of rolling tires in the heat. People who have never purchased new tires before are likely to leave the most positive reviews. This is my opinion; any reasonable individual will find it hard to avoid drawing comparisons to superior rubber.

Pros
  • NO
Cons
  • The tire's appearance does not instill trust, and none of the markings on the sidewall are legible. The rubber has several protruding shards. The junctures are all very plain to see. The symmetry isn't great either. 10-60g range of expansion weights. A whole year has gone by! A complete set of tires for one year. The width is narrower than described. This secrecy has been broken!