In 2015 experts of the German magazine Auto Zeitung have tested the WestLake SW608 at size 185/65 R15 and compared it with thirteen similar budget, medium and premium tyres.
9th place in Wet braking. The braking distance was 8.5 meters longer, than the leader.12-14th place in Wet handling. Westlake was 2.5 seconds slower, than the leader.13th place in Wet lateral stability. Westlake was 1.5 seconds slower, than the leader.Last place and the worst result in Straight aqua. The float speed was 10.1km/h slower, than the leader.10th place in Dry braking. The braking distance was 2.6 meters longer, than the leader.13th place in Dry handling. Westlake was 2.9 seconds slower, than the leader.Last place and the worst result in Dry slalom. Westlake was 3.2km/h slower, than the leader.9th place in Snow braking. The braking distance 0.8 meters longer, than the leader.13-14th place in Snow handling. Westlake was 3.2 seconds slower, than the leader.13th place in Snow traction.13th place in Rolling resistance.1st place and the best result in Noise level.
Overall WestLake SW608 review
According to the test results WestLake took last place.
Main conclusions:
Long wet braking distance, very low handling and lateral stability.
The lowest straight aquaplanning resistance.
Relatively long dry braking distance, low handling and the lowest slalom speed.
Good snow braking distance, low handling and traction.
