Sailun tyres can be a sensible budget buy, but the gap between Sailun's best and weakest patterns is wide, so the range you choose matters more than the brand. Sailun Group is a large, stock-market-listed Chinese manufacturer, and its newer summer tyres carry strong EU label grades. Independent testers are more cautious. ADAC rated the Atrezzo ZSR2 "satisfactory" in 2024, and Auto Express put the older Atrezzo 4Seasons all-season tyre last in its 2025 test.
This review explains who Sailun is, which ranges you are likely to be offered in the UK, what the official EU label database shows, and what named independent testers found. We also look at Sailun's EcoPoint3 technology claims and finish with a balanced verdict on who Sailun suits.
Who makes Sailun tyres, and where are they made?
Sailun tyres are made by Sailun Group, a Chinese manufacturer founded in 2002 and based in Qingdao. The company grew out of Qingdao University of Science and Technology and is listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (Sailun Group). It reports sales in more than 180 countries and describes itself as a top 10 global tyre company, which is its own claim.
Sailun lists nine production sites: Qingdao, Shenyang, Dongying and Weifang in China, plus plants in Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia and Mexico. A further site in Egypt is listed as under construction (Sailun global presence). Sailun does not say which factory supplies UK tyres, and it can vary between sizes, so check the country of manufacture on the sidewall if it matters to you.
In Europe, Sailun's tyre label registrations are filed by Sailun Europe GmbH in Frankfurt, according to the EU's product registration database (EPREL registration for the Atrezzo Elite2). Sailun is not a small importer's label. It is a manufacturer's own brand with its own European organisation, which counts for something when you are judging a lower-priced tyre.
Which Sailun ranges will you be offered in the UK?
Sailun registers summer, all-season, winter, electric car, 4x4 and van tyres in Europe, so there is usually a Sailun option in common car sizes. Sailun's European product pages were not available when we checked, so the list below comes from the ranges Sailun Europe has registered on the official EU database, with each tyre's type taken from its registration:
| Range | Type | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Atrezzo Elite2 | Summer touring | Everyday hatchbacks, saloons and family cars |
| Atrezzo ZSR2 (and ZSR2 SUV) | Summer high performance | Larger wheels and faster cars, in sizes up to a Y speed rating |
| ERANGE Performance | Summer, low rolling resistance | Electric cars and drivers prioritising economy |
| Atrezzo 4Seasons Pro and 4Seasons Ultra | All-season, 3PMSF marked | Year-round driving without a seasonal swap |
| Ice Blazer Alpine EVO² | Winter, 3PMSF marked | Dedicated winter sets |
| Terramax | 4x4 and SUV | Larger SUVs, pick-ups and light off-road use |
| Commercio Pro and Commercio 4 Seasons | Van | Load-rated van tyres in summer and all-season versions |
The older Atrezzo Elite, Atrezzo ZSR and Atrezzo 4Seasons are still registered in many sizes too. As the test results below show, the generation matters, so ask which version you are being quoted. If you are deciding between all-season and summer tyres, our guide to whether all-season tyres are worth it explains the difference.
What do Sailun's EU label grades look like?
Sailun's newer summer and all-season tyres score well on the EU label, with an A for wet grip in many sizes, but the older all-season tyre sits at C. These grades come from EPREL, the EU database where manufacturers register the label for every tyre size they sell:
| Tyre and size | Fuel efficiency | Wet grip | Noise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrezzo Elite2 205/55 R16 91V | C | A | 71 dB (B) |
| Atrezzo Elite2 225/45 R17 94W XL | C | A | 70 dB (B) |
| Atrezzo ZSR2 215/55 ZR17 98W XL | B | A | 69 dB (A) |
| ERANGE Performance 225/45 R17 94W XL | A | B | 70 dB (B) |
| Atrezzo 4Seasons Ultra 205/55 R16 91H | C | A | 70 dB (B) |
| Atrezzo 4Seasons Pro 215/55 R17 98W XL | B | B | 72 dB (B) |
| Atrezzo 4Seasons 205/55 R16 94V XL | D | C | 72 dB (B) |
Across all their registrations, every Atrezzo 4Seasons Ultra size carries an A for wet grip, and 75 of 121 Atrezzo Elite2 registrations do. The older Atrezzo 4Seasons is mostly C for wet grip and D for fuel efficiency, which lines up with its poor independent test result.
There is one thing on EPREL that buyers should know about. Some Sailun sizes have more than one registration with different grades. The Atrezzo ZSR2 in 215/55 ZR17 98W XL is registered at B fuel, A wet and 69 dB, and also under a separate registration at C fuel, C wet and 71 dB. That usually reflects different production versions of the same size. It means the grade printed on the label of the actual tyre being fitted is the one that counts, not a figure you saw online.
TyreSafe sets out what the label does and does not tell you, which is worth reading before comparing budget ranges on grades alone.
How do Sailun tyres do in independent tests?
Sailun's independent results are mixed: its summer tyres have posted respectable, mid-pack results, while its older all-season tyre finished last in a UK test. These are the published results we could trace to named testers:
| Test | Tyre and size | Published result |
|---|---|---|
| ADAC summer test, 2024 | Atrezzo ZSR2, 215/55 R17 98W | 3.0 satisfactory |
| Auto Bild summer test, 2025 | Atrezzo ZSR2, 225/40 R18 | Reached the main test; criticised for much reduced mileage |
| Auto Express all-season test, 2025 | Atrezzo 4Seasons | 6th of 6 (last), 95.2% |
In ADAC's 2024 test, where lower grades are better, the ZSR2 scored 3.0 overall. It had good dry braking and low fuel consumption, with sub-grades of 3.1 for dry, 2.6 for wet and 2.2 for efficiency. It lost marks for vague steering feel and wear, and ADAC estimated its tread life at about 38,000 km (roughly 23,600 miles), which is short for a touring-sized summer tyre. Sailun's own European press release quotes a 2.9 for this test. ADAC's page currently shows 3.0, so we have used ADAC's figure.
Auto Bild's 2025 summer test, as reported by the German trade magazine Reifenpresse, placed the ZSR2 among the tyres that got through the braking qualifier into the main test. Tread life was the main criticism, not safety. We could not read Auto Bild's full results table ourselves, so we have not quoted a final grade or position.
Auto Express's 2025 all-season test (published 11 November 2025; archived copy) is the warning. The Atrezzo 4Seasons came last of six, behind Pirelli, Continental, Bridgestone, Vredestein and Dunlop (Auto Express verdict, archived copy). It was last in all three snow tests, in wet braking and handling, in dry braking and in rolling resistance, although it was best for dry handling and cabin noise. Auto Express concluded that poor braking in snow, wet and dry meant "this budget tyre is no bargain". That is the older all-season pattern, not the newer 4Seasons Pro or Ultra, which we found no named test results for.
What is Sailun's EcoPoint3 technology?
EcoPoint3 is Sailun's name for a liquid-phase rubber mixing process, and its performance benefits are so far Sailun's own claims. Sailun announced it in April 2022, saying tyres made this way matched or beat rivals on rolling resistance, wear and wet grip, and that it would appear first in its ERANGE electric car tyre (Sailun announcement). Those comparisons were published by Sailun itself, and we found no independent test that isolates the effect of the mixing process.
That does not make the technology meaningless. It does mean a buyer should judge a Sailun tyre on its label grades and independent test results, just as you would any other brand.
Who are Sailun tyres a good fit for?
Sailun makes the most sense for drivers covering modest mileage who want a new tyre with a decent wet grip grade at a lower cost than mid-range brands. Good matches include:
- Lower-mileage family cars and second cars on the Atrezzo Elite2, which carries an A for wet grip in many common sizes.
- Older or lower-value cars where a premium tyre would outlast the car's time with you.
- Drivers of larger-wheeled cars who want a budget performance pattern, as long as they accept the ZSR2's short predicted tread life.
Sailun is a weaker fit for high-mileage drivers, since the independent tests point to below-average tread life, which cuts into the value. It is also weaker if you want a proven all-season tyre, because the only named test we found for a Sailun all-season pattern put it last. Our guide to whether budget tyre brands are safe and our budget tyres page explain how to pick a safe lower-priced tyre, and the tyre brands page shows the mid-range alternatives.
Our verdict on Sailun tyres
Sailun is a credible budget brand from a large manufacturer, but its tyres are good rather than great, and its patterns vary a lot. On the plus side, the newer summer and all-season ranges carry strong EU wet grip grades, ADAC found the ZSR2 safe enough to rate satisfactory with good dry braking and low fuel use, and Auto Bild's 2025 criticism was about tread life rather than grip. On the minus side, predicted tread life is short, some sizes carry more than one set of label grades, and the older Atrezzo 4Seasons was clearly outperformed in Auto Express's test.
If you choose a newer Sailun summer pattern with an A or B wet grip grade in your size, and you do not cover big miles, it is a reasonable, safe choice. If you drive a lot, or want the best all-season tyre for a UK winter, spend a little more on a proven mid-range pattern. Our budget vs premium tyres guide helps you weigh that up.
Choosing a Sailun size
We can source Sailun tyres in your size, alongside mid-range and premium alternatives, and fit them at your home or workplace from our one base at Brent Cross, NW2; if you are further out, call and we will tell you whether we can take the job. Tell us your registration or tyre size and we will read out the label grades of each option, so you can compare a Sailun with other tyres before you decide. Some Sailun sizes are registered with more than one set of label grades, so ask for the grades of the exact tyre we quote.
