Taurus 401 High Performance – Tests & Review

Taurus 401 HighPerformance photo, test, review

Taurus 401 High Performance is a High Performance summer tyre with a directional tread pattern, designed for Passenger cars.

Nowadays, the brand Taurus is owned by the French Michelin.

Key performance

The tire’s rating based on its performance in tests.

Dry performance
85 %
Dry braking
100 %
Dry handling
70 %
Wet performance
66.63 %
Wet braking
93.25 %
Wet handling
40 %
Aquaplaning
98.77 %

Taurus 401 High Performance Tests

2017 Autocenter (205/55 R16)

In 2017 experts of the Ukrainian publication Autocenter have tested the tire at size 205/55 R16 and compared to 7 similar budget, medium and premium summer tires.

Taurus 401 HighPerformance test and review
5th place in Wet braking. The braking distance was 1.93m longer, than the leader.
Taurus 401 HighPerformance test and review
7-8th place in Subj. wet handling.
Taurus 401 HighPerformance test and review
2nd place in Straight aqua. The float speed was 1km/h lower, than the leader.
Taurus 401 High Performance test and review
1st place in Dry braking. The braking distance was 0.09m longer, than the leader.
Taurus 401 High Performance test and review
5-6th place in Subj. dry handling.
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Last place in Lateral handling. Taurus was 1.6sec slower, than the leader.
test Taurus 401 High Performance review
5-7th place in Subj. comfort.
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7-8th place in Noise.
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7th place in Rolling resistance.
Test Place Result Difference %
Dry braking
1
22.31
-0.09
100%
Dry handling
5-6
7
-3
70%
Wet braking
5
28.6
+1.93
93.25%
Wet handling
7-8
4
-6
40%
Straight aqua
2
80.1
-1
98.77%

Test result: last place.

  • Average wet braking distance and the lowest handling speed.
  • High straight aquaplaning resistance.
  • The shortest dry braking distance and good handling.
  • Average comfort.
  • High noise and rolling resistance.

Taurus 401 High Performance Review

Summary Table Of Tests Results

The table shows the tire’s performance in each test by categories.

Test Overall 2017 Autocenter
Dry braking
100% 100%
Dry handling
70% 70%
Wet braking
93.25% 93.25%
Wet handling
40% 40%
Straight aqua
98.77% 98.77%

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