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Century Qirin 990

Century Qirin 990

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B

Century Qirin 990 is a cheap B‑segment tyre that disappoints: low grip, early aquaplaning and strong understeer left it near the back in tests. Braking in the tested size was poor despite better results elsewhere — don’t trust it.

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CenturyThis tyre
Qirin 990
ContinentalPremium
PremiumContact 7
9.8
Better at: Wet braking, Wet circle cornering, Wet handling
GoodyearPremium
Efficient Grip Performance 2
8.7
Better at: Wet circle cornering, Aquaplaning - cross, Wet handling
MichelinPremium
Primacy 4+
7.8
Better at: Dry braking, Dry handling, Aquaplaning - longitudal
HankookPremium
Ventus Prime 4
7.6
Better at: Dry handling, Wet handling, Dry braking
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta HS52
7.6
Better at: Dry handling, Wet circle cornering, Dry braking
NokianUpper-middle
Hakka Blue 3
7.2
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross, Wet braking
FalkenUpper-middle
ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
6.9
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross, Dry handling
LinglongBudget
ComfortMaster
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross, Exterior noise
Worse at: Wet circle cornering

Pros & Cons

Weaknesses

Low overall grip reduces confidence during driving.

Prone to early aquaplaning in wet conditions.

Strong understeer, especially noticeable in corners.

History

2024

Century Qirin 990 was launched

2024
1× Tested
Vibilagare215/55 R17#9
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