Linglong Grip Master 4S is a allround tyre made in total of 55 sizes, ranging from R13 to R13 - this particular dimension is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 225/50 R17 is 70mm wider than the narrowest dimension (155) and 20mm narrower than the widest one (245). This tyre profile of 50 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 50% of the tyre width (225mm), which results in 112.5mm sidewall height. In 225/50 R17, there is only one possible speed index for Linglong Grip Master 4S - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h. In 225/50 R17, Grip Master 4S usually competes against EuroALL Season AS210, which is a tyre from Falken with a rating of 61%, compared to 48% of the Linglong in question. Latest test in 225/50 R17 was held by AUTOBILD in 2024, where Grip Master 4S received rating "Conditionally recommended" and finished on the 15. place. It was tested on a BMW 3er.
AUTOBILD Allyear tyre test 2024 225/50 R17 conditionally recommended Ranked #15 of 15Finishing in 15th place out of 15 competitors, the Linglong Grip Master 4S received a final rating of 'Conditionally recommended.' The tyre demonstrated secure handling on dry roads and offered good comfort alongside a high mileage. However, its performance on snowy and wet roads was weak, and the tyre showed moderate reserves during aquaplaning scenarios. Despite these drawbacks, it excelled in comfort and price/value disciplines.