Tiger Paw Touring A/S
The most popular product line of the manufacturer Uniroyal Tires is the Tiger Paw line, which was actually the same name for their high performance tires made for muscle cars in the 60s’ and 70s. Uniroyal is a company that takes pride in producing budget friendly tires that are perfect for drivers looking for a durable all season tire.
Recently has released the most recent addition to Uniroyal's product selection, the TIGER PAW TOURING A/S. An excellent durability rating has been one of the top priorities in designing this tire. It has also been optimized to provide a great aquaplaning resistance. The TIGER PAW TOURING A/S ranked among the maximum long lasting merchandise of its category, consequently it's going to provide suitable performances and a present day appearance on the way to surely fulfill your needs.
When you place brand new Tiger Paw® Touring A/S on your vehicle, it will definitely calm your mind. This tire protects everybody in any climate condition, with as much as a 75 thousand miles guarantee and an optimized tread design. The Tiger Paw Touring A/S is Uniroyal’s Standard Touring all season tire evolved for the drivers of coupes, sedans, crossover, and SUVs seeking out a fulfilling combo of consolation, lengthy tread lifestyles, and traction for all seasons, even in mild snow.
Tiger Paw Touring A/S Performance Review
Treadwear and Durability
The limited warranty is one of the unique selling points of these tires. Uniroyal offers special guarantees based on the speed rating of your tire. They offer a guarantee of 75 thousand miles on H-speed tires and a 65 thousand miles guarantee on V-speed tires. This is extremely long for a tire of this class, which makes it durable and reliable. Their limited warranties are some of the best warranties available. Thanks to Uniroyal's long lasting construction, these tires are extremely durable. Two steel belts, insulated belt edge strips, and a very thick coating make these tires ideal for someone looking for durability.
To maximize the life and durability of your all season tires, it is important that they are properly stored and maintained. If they are not stored properly, there is a risk that they will be cracked or damaged. How can you store these tires in order to maximize their lifespan? By trying to keep them in a heated interior. If that isn’t an option and you have to keep them outside, make sure they are not on the ground and away from moisture and snow.
Dry Performance
Another great benefit of this tire is its high traction in dry conditions. The Tiger Paw Touring provides the driver with a strong cornering grip at high speeds and spectacular braking performance. Customers say that driving at 75 m/hr feels very safe. Another benefit is the Tiger Paw Touring's responsiveness, which is excellent for a tire in this category. To be honest, almost all budget minded competitors offer tires with excellent drying and braking grip, and traction makes it a staple in today's marketplace. However, this does not change the fact that Uniroyal designed a complete tire.
Wet Performance
A tire’s performance in wet conditions is one of the most important metrics to look for when purchasing a tire. This is especially important if you live in a region with lots of rain. It’s very important to know if your tire can handle these weather conditions because the loss of traction or hydroplaning on wet roads can be extremely dangerous.
Tiger Paw® Touring A/S proved themselves to handle well when it comes to hydroplaning. When going through puddles, the rounded channels were very efficient in funneling water through the tire. All that was while maintaining contact with the ground. One of the main features of these tires is their full depth channels. They allow you to drive through deep puddles while still maintaining contact with the road. Although this feature isn’t that uncommon in all season tires, it is one of the key indicators of a great tire.
Snow Traction and Braking Performance
Tiger Paw® Touring A/S’s performance in the snow is reasonable, considering these are all season tires. Since they are M+S rated, they are perfect for slush & light, but also compressible snow. The rubber is a little softer than in most summer tires, giving it the elasticity it needs in winter weather. The center channels are wide and physically grip on the ground, helping them maintain traction in wet & slippery conditions.
It’s important to remember that these aren’t completely winter tires, meaning they are not great tires for someone living in an area with lots of snow. I wouldn’t recommend driving around on icy roads at full speed. However, if you drive carefully you’ll notice that you have a lot of traction and control over your vehicle.
Taking into consideration this tire’s snow performance, it makes it ideal for areas that get lighter snow. Also, for cities that only receive snow occasionally.
Comfort & Noise
The Tiger Paw is not as quiet as it could be but it provides a smooth ride over bumps and potholes. It is slightly disheartening considering that grand touring tires are specifically aimed at consumers who desire a comfortable and quiet driving experience. Compared to other tire competitors, you’ll notice the noise is a little higher than usual. That is due to the deep grooves in the tires. Customer reviews state that the noise while driving on a highway is excellent. However, it is pretty rough on grooved roads.
To summarize that, you’re never going to find a tire that excels in every category, unless you’re willing to pay a premium price. With that being said, this is one of the very few tires we have seen that refuses to compromise its performance. You may be able to find a touring tire that is slightly quieter but you’ll almost always get worse performance in the rain and in the snow. So definitely recommend buying.