# Farroad FRD16 – All-Round Performance for Confident Driving Designed for drivers who demand reliability and control, the Farroad FRD16 delivers balanced performance across diverse road conditions. Whether navigating city streets or highway stretches, this tire offers a smooth, quiet ride with responsive handling. Engineered with advanced tread technology, the FRD16 ensures efficient water evacuation, enhancing grip in wet conditions and reducing the risk of hydroplaning. Its durable construction contributes to long tread life, making it a smart choice for cost-conscious drivers seeking dependable year-round performance. This tire combines stability and comfort, making it ideal for everyday sedans and family vehicles. With strong braking capabilities and consistent road contact, the Farroad FRD16 helps support safer driving in varying weather..
FRD16 tyre review
Average based on 6 test results
Grip in dry conditions
Braking in dry conditions
Grip in wet conditions
Braking in wet conditions
Grip in snow
N/A
Driving comfort
Internal noise level
Tyre wear
Fuel consumption
Kilometers driven8,800
23.08.2018
fromMarcus
Had to do a second review, it turned out my tracking was out on the first one. I decided to get it checked as I haven't had the van long and didn't want to buy new tyres yet if I didn't need to.
They are now good enough to use until worn out but still not good enough to warrant replacing with more, I'd rather spend more on a more expensive tyre. The main weakness is the wet weather braking, they lock up almost instantly meaning care needs to be taken in such conditions. Braking in the dry is acceptable and handling both in the wet and dry is actually not bad for an all season tyre in the hot conditions we are having.
The wear rate is a bit higher than I had thought at first so knocked that down to 2 stars, I'd guess you would be looking at around 15,000 miles before illegal from new on the front of a typical FWD car or van.
16.08.2018
fromMarcus
This tyre might be ok for a trailer or caravan, it was just ok during the summer which has been dry so far but now we are having wet weather it is terrible. In the wet in a straight line the steering feels like it is floating and could go out of control any moment despite trying lots of different tyre pressures. Throwing it into a corner it feels like it will slide out but once in the turn it feels better than on the straights and grips.
In the dry it was ok but during spirited cornering squeals constantly.
Overall I don't have confidence in these tyres, they came with my van with 8mm of tread on all 4, in 3000km the rears are down to 7mm and fronts 6mm wearing evenly across the tread. I'm just afraid that as winter approaches I will end up in a ditch or worst so an going to replace.
Braking is the worst I have ever experienced in the wet in 24 years of driving on UK roads. OK in the dry though.
View more reviews| Brand | Farroad |
| Model | FRD16 |
| Dimension | 205/70 R14 98T XL |
| Tyre width | 205 |
| Tyre profile | 70 |
| Construction type | R |
| Tyre size | 14 |
| Tyre load index | 98 |
| Speed index | (T) |
| With/Without Valve (TT/TL) | Tyre requires tube |
| M/C | No |
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