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Linglong Sport Master

Summer
Lowcost
7.7 /10 Recommended

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11 Tests Price from: £40 80 Sizes
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LinglongThis tyre
Sport Master
7.7
GoodyearPremium
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
9.4
Better at: Dry handling, Wet circle cornering, Wet handling
FalkenUpper-middle
Azenis FK520
8.0
Better at: Dry handling, Dry braking, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Wet braking, Wet handling, Exterior noise
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 5
9.4
Better at: Dry handling, Wet circle cornering, Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Exterior noise, Comfort
ContinentalPremium
PremiumContact 7
9.8
Better at: Dry handling, Wet circle cornering, Wet handling
Worse at: Exterior noise
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport Evo
9.3
Better at: Wet circle cornering, Dry handling, Dry braking
Worse at: Comfort, Exterior noise
ToyoUpper-middle
Proxes Sport 2
7.1
Better at: Dry handling, Aquaplaning - cross, Dry braking
Worse at: Wet braking, Exterior noise
ContinentalPremium
SportContact 7
10.0
Better at: Dry handling, Wet circle cornering, Dry braking
Worse at: Comfort, Exterior noise
HankookPremium
Ventus Evo
9.9
Better at: Dry handling, Wet circle cornering, Wet handling
PirelliPremium
Cinturato (C3)
9.7
Better at: Dry handling, Wet circle cornering, Dry braking
Worse at: Exterior noise
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta Sport (PS72)
8.7
Better at: Wet circle cornering, Dry handling, Wet handling
Worse at: Exterior noise, Wet braking, Aquaplaning - cross
NokianUpper-middle
Powerproof 2
8.4
Better at: Dry handling, Wet handling, Wet circle cornering
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal
BridgestonePremium
Turanza 6
8.1
Better at: Dry handling, Aquaplaning - cross, Wet handling
Worse at: Exterior noise, Wet braking, Dry braking
ToyoUpper-middle
Proxes Comfort
7.8
Better at: Dry handling, Dry braking, Wet circle cornering
Worse at: Wet braking, Comfort, Exterior noise
NexenBudget
N fera Sport
7.2
Better at: Dry handling, Dry braking
Worse at: Wet braking, Comfort, Exterior noise
YokohamaUpper-middle
Advan Sport V107
6.7
Better at: Dry handling, Wet circle cornering, Dry braking
Worse at: Exterior noise, Wet braking, Aquaplaning - longitudal

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Short braking distances on both dry and wet roads.

Affordable price for a sporty tire.

Low rolling resistance reduces fuel consumption.

Quiet ride with low road noise.

Good handling and lateral stability in various weather conditions.

Weaknesses

Limited tread life; wears out quickly.

Reduced grip and delayed steering response, especially in wet and dry conditions.

Noticeable understeering, particularly on dry roads.

Lower safety margins in aquaplaning situations.

Moderate comfort, with some ride harshness.

History

2023

Linglong Sport Master was launched

2023
3× Tested
Autobild225/45 R18#7
Autobild225/40 R18#12Satisfactory
Autobild225/45 R18#16Satisfactory
2025
2× Tested
Autobild225/40 R18#5
Autobild225/40 R18#11Satisfactory
2026
6× Tested1× Winner
Autobild245/45 R191st
Sportauto205/45 R17#6Good
ACE225/40 R18#8Recommended
AvD215/55 R17#12Conditionally recommended
ADAC225/50 R17#16Sufficient
Autobild245/45 R19#16Satisfactory
Price vs Quality
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Tests (11)

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11 Tests 1× Winner 8× Recommended
Autobild Summer
245/45 R19
Winner
Autobild2026
1st
Dry braking: 33.9 mWet braking: 25.2 m
BMW 5er (G60)
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ACE Summer
225/40 R18
#8 Of 10 Tyres
ACE2026
8thRecommended
VW Golf
1.Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SHighly recommended
···
7.Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)Recommended
8.Linglong Sport MasterRecommended
AvD Summer
215/55 R17
#12 Of 15 Tyres
AvD2026
12thConditionally recommended
VW T-Roc
1.Pirelli Cinturato (C3)Highly recommended
···
11.BF Goodrich Advantage 2Recommended
12.Linglong Sport MasterConditionally recommended
13.Nexen N'Fera Primus (SU1 Plus)Conditionally recommended
ADAC Summer
225/50 R17
#16 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC2026
16thSufficient
Audi A4
Autobild Summer
245/45 R19
#16 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2026
16thSatisfactory
BMW 5er (G60)
1.Hankook Ventus evoExemplary
···
16.Linglong Sport MasterSatisfactory
17.Toyo Proxes Sport 2Satisfactory
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Autobild Summer
225/40 R18
#5 Of 52 Tyres
Autobild2025
5th
Dry braking: 34.2 mWet braking: 27.4 m
BMW 1
Autobild Summer
225/40 R18
#11 Of 13 Tyres
Autobild2025
11thSatisfactory
BMW 1
1.Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6Exemplary
···
10.Sailun Atrezzo ZSR 2Satisfactory
11.Linglong Sport MasterSatisfactory
12.Maxxis Victra Sport 5Satisfactory
Autobild Summer
225/45 R18
#7 Of 50 Tyres
Autobild2023
7th
Dry braking: 60.2 mWet braking: 25.8 m
BMW 3
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Autobild Summer
225/40 R18
#12 Of 13 Tyres
Autobild2023
12thSatisfactory
Toyota Yaris GR
1.Continental SportContact 7Outstanding
···
12.Linglong Sport MasterSatisfactory
13.Superia Ecoblue UHPSatisfactory
Autobild Summer
225/45 R18
#16 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2023
16thSatisfactory
BMW 3
1.Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6Outstanding
···
15.Yokohama Advan Sport V107Satisfactory
16.Linglong Sport MasterSatisfactory
17.Kleber Dynaxer UHPSatisfactory

Sizes (80)

165/65 R14

1 Variants

79T
175/65 R14

1 Variants

82T
185/60 R14

1 Variants

82H
185/65 R14

1 Variants

86H

Ratings

Tested 8× By professional organizations

●Good6× (75%)
●Conditionally recommended1× (13%)
●Sufficient1× (13%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R17 7.3xxx/xx R18 8.5xxx/xx R19 8.5205/xx Rxx 8.5215/xx Rxx 7.0225/xx Rxx 8.1245/xx Rxx 8.5

Frequently asked questions

Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.

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