The Westlake SL309 tires generally receive positive reviews for their performance and value.
The Westlake SL309 tires are generally well-regarded for their performance and value. Many users praise their smooth ride, good traction, and quiet operation. They are particularly appreciated for their affordability compared to more expensive brands. However, some users have experienced issues with premature wear or tread separation, which may be a concern for long-term durability. Overall, these tires seem to offer good performance for their price point, making them a popular choice for budget-conscious consumers, especially for trucks and vans.
Positive highlights
Smooth and comfortable ride. Good traction in various weather conditions. Quiet performance on the road. Excellent value for the price. Suitable for heavy-duty use on trucks and vans. Deep tread depth and attractive tread design. Good handling in wet conditions.
Negative highlights
Some users reported faster than expected wear. A few instances of tread separation or sidewall issues. Occasional complaints about tread life not meeting expectations. Some confusion about the tread pattern differing from the product image.
Scorecard
Dry
4.8
Wet
4.4
Winter
3.9
Comfort
4.7
Noise
4.6
Treadwear
4.2
26 SimpleTire reviews
Douglas
3.5
Verified Customer
Sep 14, 2020
These tires could be better on the sidewall stiffness. Since they are placed on a 2500 truck they ate noticeably week in the sidewalls
Would you buy again?No
Miles driven on tires10k - 14k
Driving habitCautious
Scorecard
Dry
4
Wet
4
Winter
3
Comfort
5
Noise
3
Treadwear
3
Deryk
4.5
Verified Customer
Sep 7, 2020
Lasted 27k miles on my Sprinter. Kind of expect a little more. Might not be that great if a value when a major brand isn't much more. They did wear ok and pretty even, but kind of fast I thought.
Would you buy again?No
Miles driven on tires10k - 14k
Driving habitCautious
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
4
Winter
4
Comfort
4
Noise
5
Treadwear
4
Troy
5
Verified Customer
Feb 25, 2020
Great tires for the price. More expensive tires are not better than these
Would you buy again?Yes
Driving habitConfident
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
5
Comfort
5
Noise
5
Treadwear
5
Paul
5
Verified Customer
Dec 20, 2019
EXTREMELY happy with every deal I've ever done with these guys. Good value, good product, everything has gone off as presented! I buy for my own business and buy various products for different fleet vehicles. Usually save $150-250 per set of tires.
Would you buy again?Yes
Driving habitConfident
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
5
Winter
5
Comfort
5
Noise
5
Treadwear
5
Kip
5
Verified Customer
Sep 14, 2019
I purchased 2 Westlake SL309 tires from a local dealer last year for my work van. I liked them so much that when it was time to replace the other two tires, I wanted the SL309. The local dealer was out of them so I ordered them through Simple Tire. Great price, (cheaper than my local dealer) fast shipping, and easy ordering process.
Great experience overall and I'll order from Simple Tire again. When my pickup truck needs tires, I'm putting the Westlake SL309's on it as well.
Would you buy again?Yes
Driving habitConfident
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
5
Comfort
5
Noise
5
Treadwear
5
Chad
4.5
Verified Customer
Jul 9, 2019
These went on a Class C RV. I like them so far after a 1,600 mile trip. They're much quieter than my last set. I honestly don't care about expected mileage as they will age out well before then for my use case.
Would you buy again?Yes
Miles driven on tiresLess than 5,000
Driving habitCautious
Scorecard
Dry
4
Wet
4
Comfort
5
Noise
5
Mike E
5
Verified Customer
Mar 19, 2019
I would recommend this tire.
Would you buy again?Yes
Driving habitConfident
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
5
Winter
5
Comfort
5
Noise
5
Treadwear
5
Mark
5
Verified Customer
Dec 19, 2018
Would you buy again?Yes
Miles driven on tiresLess than 5,000
Driving habitConfident
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
5
Winter
5
Comfort
5
Noise
5
Treadwear
5
Ryan
5
Verified Customer
Sep 25, 2018
Best tires I have found for my work truck, especially for the price.
Would you buy again?Yes
Miles driven on tires5k - 9k
Driving habitAggressive
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
5
Comfort
5
Noise
5
Treadwear
5
Shawn
5
Verified Customer
Sep 25, 2018
So far so good. Will see how long they last on a 3/4 ton pickup.
The SL309 from Westlake is an all-purpose, heavy-duty all-season tire that's designed for use on light trucks and SUVs. Backed by a 40,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty, the SL309's staggered tread blocks improve traction in dry, wet, and light winter weather conditions while a steel-belted construction increases strength and durability for a higher load carrying capacity and longer tread life.
Features & Benefits
Designed for use on light trucks
Backed by a 40,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty
Variable pitch tread pattern lowers road noises and vibrations to create a quiet, comfortable ride for drivers and passengers
Open shoulders and circumferential grooves drain water and debris from the tread for consistent traction
Steel-belted construction increases strength and durability for a higher load carrying capacity and longer tread life
Yes, the Westlake SL309 is a good tire for drivers of light trucks and SUVs that need solid traction and extra durability at an affordable price.
Westlake SL309 tires are backed by a 40,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty. This means the SL309 is expected to last at least 40,000 miles, assuming proper use, maintenance, and rotation are followed.
Yes, some Westlake SL309 tires could be made in China while others could be made in Thailand.
Westlake SL309 tires are made by Tireco., Inc, who also makes Milestar, Nankang, TracGard, Freestar, and Nanco branded tires.
No, Westlake SL309 tires are not noisy. The variable pitch tread pattern of the SL309 lowers road noises and vibrations to create a quiet, comfortable ride for drivers and passengers.
Yes, Westlake SL309 tires can be used year-round thanks to their all-season rubber compound, lateral siping, open shoulders, and circumferential grooves that work together to increase traction and performance in dry, wet, and light winter weather conditions. The SL309 is not Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certified, so it should not be used in moderate to severe winter weather conditions.
No, the Westlake SL309 is not a directional tire. The symmetrical tread pattern of the SL309 promotes a longer tread life by fending off uneven wear and allowing the tire to be freely rotated.
Yes, Westlake SL309 tires are durable thanks to a steel-belted construction that boosts strength and durability for a higher load carrying capacity and greater resistance to damage.
SL309 ∙ 17 sizes available
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