Toyo Versado Noir Tire Review & Rating
The Toyo Versado Noir is the company’s latest touring all-season tire that is designed to deliver a comfortable ride, dependable traction and a longer lasting treadlife. Built for drivers of premium coupes, sedans, minivans and crossovers, the Versado Noir is also a fuel efficient tire that should save you a little extra at the pump.
A silica tread compound is optimized for both added grip on dry or wet road surfaces as well as added fuel efficiency. The tire’s asymmetric tread pattern and wider lateral grooves provide increased cornering grip and improved handling throughout the speed range, something this tire does quite well.
Wide circumferential grooves and multi-wave sipes around the tread aid in evacuating water away from the tire for added traction on wet pavement. These sipes further help in providing biting edges for driving on snow and ice, although deep snow and thicker ice can cause issues with braking and acceleration.
Toyo has used what they term SilentWall technology to help in reducing unwanted outside road noise. We’ve heard several drivers speak to the lower road noise in their reviews of this tire.
Inside the tire are two steel belts with a polyester cord body that add strength and durability. Toyo claims this model sports a 30 percent longer treadlife than other leading competitor tires. Sizes are available ranging from 15-18 inches, and all sizes come with either an H, V or W-speed rating. Toyo backs the Versado Noir with up to a 75K mile tread warranty.
Pros
- Very good dry and wet traction
- Comfortable and quiet ride
- Solid handling and cornering
- Value priced
Cons
- Winter traction on ice
- Increase the treadlife
Overall Thoughts
Although Toyo claims the Versado Noir is a premium touring all-season tire that stands above the rest, we don’t see that it does. Yes, it definitely offers solid traction on dry and wet pavement, the ride is comfortable for the most part, and the tire does add to fuel efficiency. However, it’s far from the ultimate tire that stands far above the competition.
Traction on hard-packed ice, deep snow and other harsh winter elements is not a strength for this tire. Braking and acceleration is noticeably below some other top models like the Nokian Entyre 2.0, Continental TrueContact and others. In addition, we’ve heard a few complaints on lower than expected treadlife. To be fair, we’ve also heard some who praised the treadwear.
Overall, we give the Versado Noir a rating in the middle to upper half of the class.
What Vehicles Will The Toyo Versado Noir Fit?
(This is not a complete list of ALL vehicles this tire will fit)
- Acura TL, CL
- BMW 135i, 330i, 530i
- Chevrolet Cobalt, Malibu, Cruze, Impala, Sonic LTZ
- Dodge Neon, Grand Caravan, Nitro, Avenger
- Ford Focus, Mustang GT, Taurus, Fusion
- Honda Civic, CR-V, Insight, Accord, Odyssey
- Hyundai Genesis, Sonata, Elantra
- Infiniti G35x
- Kia Optima, Rondo
- Lincoln MKZ
- Mazda6, 929, Mazda3
- Mercedes-Benz E320
- Nissan Altima, Maxima, Versa, Leaf, Cube
- Pontiac Vibe, Grand Am, Grand Prix, G5
- Subaru Legacy, Impreza Outback
- Toyota Camry, Prius, RAV4, Avalon, Solara, Sienna
- Volkswagen Jetta, Passat, Touareg
Tire Sizes
15″
195/60R15 88H BSW
195/60R15 88V BSW
195/65R15 91H BSW
205/60R15 91H BSW
205/65R15 94H BSW
205/70R15 96H BSW
215/70R15 98H BSW
16″
205/55R16 91H BSW
205/55R16 91V BSW
205/60R16 92H BSW
205/60R16 92V BSW
205/65R16 95H BSW
215/55R16 93H BSW
215/60R16 95H BSW
215/65R16 102H XL BSW
225/50R16 92V BSW
225/55R16 95V BSW
225/60R16 98H BSW
225/65R16 100H BSW
235/60R16 100H BSW
235/65R16 103H BSW
17″
205/50R17 93V XL BSW
215/45R17 87V BSW
215/50R17 95V XL BSW
215/55R17 94V BSW
215/60R17 96H BSW
215/65R17 99H BSW
225/45R17 94H XL BSW
225/50R17 94V BSW
225/50R17 94W BSW
225/55R17 97H BSW
225/60R17 99H BSW
235/45R17 97H XL BSW
235/45R17 97W XL BSW
235/50R17 96V BSW
235/55R17 99H BSW
245/45R17 99H XL BSW
245/50R17 99V BSW
18″
215/55R18 95H BSW
225/45R18 95V XL BSW
225/50R18 95H BSW
225/55R18 98H BSW
225/60R18 100H BSW
235/45R18 94V BSW
235/50R18 97V BSW
235/55R18 100V BSW
245/40R18 93V BSW
245/45R18 96V BSW
245/50R18 100V BSW
Price Range
Toyo Versado Noir prices range from approximately $72 and up. You may also find occasional rebates, discount prices, coupons and special offers on this tire.
Warranty
Toyo provides a 75,000 mile tread warranty on all H-speed rated sizes, a 65,000 mile warranty on V-speed rated tires, and a 50,000 mile warranty on W-speed rated models. Tire uniformity is guaranteed for the first 1/32 inch of wear.
Materials and workmanship are warranted for 5 years and include free replacement for the first 25% of wear. A prorated amount is given for the remaining time period or down to the final 2/32 inch of tread depth.
Toyo also includes their No Regrets 45-day, 500 mile trial guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied with the tires you may refund or replace them with another model.
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Terrible on ice and hard packed snow. I live in Vermont and for years I have run all season tires in early winter until switching out to snow tires in early to mid December. I drive Volvo XC70 wagons which are awd and I admit snow tires are ideal, I have never had a problem with all season tires until these Toyos. They basically perform like a summer tire not an all season. I ended up in the ditch. If you live in a snowy climate and aren’t always super prompt about getting your snow tires installed, do not count on these tires to get you where you are going!
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Our review of the Toyo Versado does mention that its performance suffers on ice and snow. Thank you for providing more information that backs our claim.
I just put a set of 245/50R18’s on my Infiniti M37 and for the most parts they ride good, but I had to avoid another car the day they were put on my car and I was surprised at the about of body roll there was. To be fair the previous set were run flats so that is not a good comparison. I am still not happy with that amount of body roll.