Budget tires
Travelstar UN99 review
Travelstar · Touring All-Season · All-season (M+S)
Entry-tier import rubber. Fine for low-speed urban duty, not for highway rain.
- 5.8
- Overall / 10
- $55–$100
- Per tire
- 45,000-mile treadwear
- Warranty
- Amazon, Walmart Marketplace
- Where to buy
The verdict
Travelstar is a US-distributed import label sold heavily through online marketplaces. The UN99 is quiet when new and cheap enough to replace often, but wet grip and high-speed stability are limited, and quality varies more between production batches than with a manufacturer-owned brand.
Pros
- +Very low purchase price
- +Quiet in the first half of its life
- +Easy to order online
Cons
- −Batch-to-batch consistency varies
- −Weak in standing water
- −Limited real-world tread life
Fitment and best use
Compact and midsize cars, 14–18 in.. Best for city cars and short-distance driving.
About Travelstar
Marketplace-focused import label sold mainly online. Manufactured by Contract manufacturing, Asia (United States distributor). Typically ~55% less than premium equivalents.
Watch out: Batch-to-batch variability.