i use these budget 300tw as my 'rain' tires on track for track days. no reason to waste the stickies when conditions arent ideal for them. mild mannered enough on the streets but wear faster than I expected when ran hard in the dry. I have and wouldn't hesitate to buy again at this price.
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Cosmo MuchoMacho Reviews
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8.6
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Cosmo Tires was established in 1994, and believes in finding the perfect balance between performance, quality, safety, and value in their tires. The brand focuses on passenger vehicles, light trucks, trucks, and bus radial segments, while offering tires in categories, such as all-terrain, all-season, performance, and off-road.
The Cosmo MuchoMacho is an all-season performance tire designed for use on passenger vehicles, such as performance-oriented coupes and sedans. The tire has several features and benefits that we will discuss in this Cosmo MuchoMacho tire review. We will also discuss the pros and cons of the tire, with SimpleTire’s views on the tire.
Features and Benefits
All-season tires are built to be used on paved roads and can deliver reliable performance and long tread life when driven in dry, wet, or light winter weather conditions. All-season tires are generally preferred for passenger vehicles as they have longer tread life, offer a comfortable driving experience, and ensure reliable performance.
The Cosmo MuchoMacho is an all-season performance tire, and can be used on performance-oriented coupes and sedans. The tire features an asymmetrical tread pattern with a reinforced construction. Here are some noteworthy features and benefits of the tire:
- All-season performance: The tire is designed to provide all-season traction with good performance when driving at high speeds.
- Enhanced stability: The stiff center rib enhances stability and steering response of the tire.
- Improved cornering performance: The rigid shoulder blocks improves cornering performance.
- Increased wet and dry grip: The asymmetrical tread pattern and four wide grooves enhances wet and dry grip.
The Cosmo MuchoMacho is available in a variety of tire sizes, ranging from 16 to 20 inches.
Pros and Cons
Now that we know more about the features and benefits of Cosmo MuchoMacho, let’s take a look at some of the pros and cons of the tire:
- All-season traction with good performance.
- Improved wet and dry grip.
- Improved stability and cornering performance.
- Priced at a reasonable price.
Also consider these cons before making a final decision.
- Does not come with any limited manufacturer tread life warranty.
- Winter performance is poor.
- The tread can wear off irregularly.
SimpleTire’s view on Cosmo MuchoMacho tires
If you are looking for an affordable set of all-season tires for your performance-oriented vehicle that actually performs well, then the Cosmo MuchoMacho might be the right fit for you. The tire is designed to deliver a smooth and reliable performance, and features an asymmetrical tread pattern for better wet and dry grip. Additionally, the tire is priced reasonably and can be a great fit for an older vehicle in need of a new set of tires.
Take a look at the Westlake SA07 Sport, if you want better longevity with a 45,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty. However, the MuchoMacho does offer better durability and traction at a slightly lower price.
Vehicles Cosmo MuchoMacho is a good replacement tire for
As the Cosmo MuchoMacho is available in a variety of tire sizes, it can be used as a good replacement tire for different vehicles, such as 2009 Mercedes-Benz E350. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2011 BMW 335i, 2014 Honda Accord, and more.
58 reviews
57 on SimpleTire1 from Google Shopping4.5
overall rating
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Scorecard
Dry
4.9
Wet
4.2
Winter
3.7
Comfort
4.6
Noise
4.7
Treadwear
4.4
57 SimpleTire reviews
They were great under the weather dipped below 40 degrees fahrenheit and got wet. Then these got real scary, real fast. I've never seen tires get this bad when cold and wet. Granted, I only have a bit over 100 miles on them, but the last 40 miles were in the sub 40 degrees and wet. I almost wrecked my car several times, even while staying at the speed limit. Any semi-sharp turns, they start to slide. I sure hope that get better, otherwise, I'll have to buy another set of tires to make it through the winter as they are completely unsafe right now. Again, they were fine when dry and above 45 degrees F. :(
I purchased these tire for street use on my 2003 Subaru WRX. This car doubles as an autocross car on most weekends. If you know anything about autox...you will spend a good amount of money on competitive tires, so having a set of street tires to save travel mile wear is a must. We made an 800 mile round trip the same week they were installed and they were awesome! Low road noise and handled the highway, country roads and backs roads nicely. Now the big surprise came on an event weekend! That Saturday we corded our RE71-RS race tires (well past any tread, you could nearly see the air inside them) So Sunday the Cosmos were put back on the car. We all had a pretty decent laugh about them...but... Once I got the tire pressures dialed in, everyone understood where the Mucho Macho name came from. They put up a fight to say the least. They were predictable and handled the technical demands an awd car running an autox asks. They are not a true replacement for the competition tires that cost about 4 times as much, but I still managed to stay in the top 20% of the fastest cars that day and worked great in a pinch. I will definitely continue buying these for streets in the future!
Done over 15k miles on the tire. Tail of the Dragon for fun, many miles of touge in different conditions, cross country road trips and it's held up quite well. Still good tread life left, over half and they perform better than expected in the wet. Tested them in colder rain environments too and they've held up. Would recommend if your short on cash but biggest con is they are so so loud. My RE71RS, ECF, ECS02 are all quieter than the muchomachos - that's kinda crazy...
I was skeptical at first to try these new tires, however they have been great. I saved considerably over getting another set of Yoko's. Very good grip and decent steering wheel feed back. I am just commuting with my vehicle nothing serious, but these tire were a delightful purchase and would recommend them for summertime daily driving.
No issues in the dry or wet. I don't drive fast in the wet so I can't give big impressions on that. But dry weather driving is great, lose road noise.
i put these on my 2017 hyundai tucson, 245 45 19. awd. these tires were pretty good in the summer but in the winter they were the worst tires i have ever had. i have an awd tucson and was sliding all over the place, i could barely make it up slight hills. i was also in an accident because it wouldn't stop going down a slight hill. no other cars were having problems, just me. i have never had this problem with any other tire. if your going to drive in snow forget about these tires, not worth it.
Driving great in all kinds of weather. Quiet ride.
I am getting the levels of performance that meet or exceed my needs and expectations and am happy with the purchase.