In 2017 experts of the Finnish publication Tuulilasi have tested the Sailun WST1 Ice Blazer at size 215/65 R16 and compared it with seven similar budget, mid-range and premium studded winter tyres.
5th place in Wet braking. The braking distance was 2 meters longer, than the leader.5-7th place in Wet handling. Sailun was 0.6 seconds slower, than the leader.Last place in Dry braking. The braking distance was 2.19 meters longer, than the leader.6th place in Ice braking. The braking distance was 7.09 meters longer, than the leader.7th place in Ice handling. Sailun was 6 seconds slower, than the leader.6th place in Ice traction. Acceleration time was 3.32 seconds longer, than the leader.7th place in Ice lateral stability. Sailun was 3.3 seconds slower, than the leader.5th place in Snow braking. The braking distance was 0.85 meters longer, than the leader.7th place in Snow handling. Sailun was 4.8 seconds slower, than the leader.Last place in Snow traction. Acceleration time was 0.45 seconds longer, than the leader.7th place in Riding on a snow hill.1st place and the best result in Rolling resistance.
Overall Sailun Ice Blazer WST1 review
According to the test results Sailun took 7th place.
Main conclusions:
Relatively good wet performance.
The longest dry braking distance, but very close result to the leader and more expensive brands.
Poor on the ice: long braking distance, low handling, traction and lateral stability.
Relatively good snow braking and traction, low handling.
