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Century Qirin 990

Century Qirin 990

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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, Dry handling
Worse at: Comfort, Rolling resistance
GoodyearPremium
Efficient Grip Performance 2
8.7
Better at: Wet braking, Wet handling
Worse at: Comfort
MichelinPremium
Primacy 4+
7.8
Better at: Wet braking, Dry handling
Worse at: Comfort, Exterior noise
HankookPremium
Ventus Prime 4
7.6
Better at: Wet braking, Dry handling
Worse at: Comfort
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta HS52
7.6
Better at: Wet braking, Dry braking
Worse at: Comfort
NokianUpper-middle
Hakka Blue 3
7.2
Better at: Wet braking, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Rolling resistance
FalkenUpper-middle
ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
6.9
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet braking
Worse at: Comfort, Rolling resistance
LinglongBudget
Comfort Master
4.8
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Comfort
TriangleB
EffeX SUV TS 601
7.3
TriangleB
Effexsport TH202
3.3
CeatB
SportDrive SUV
6.8
NordmanB
South
1.6

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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