Tests: Locally made tires quieter, not safer than European ones

China-made tires are quieter compared to tires from Europe but lag behind their counterparts in safety-related tests, according to the latest tire test conducted by Auto Bild, an authoritative German auto magazine.

The test examined 10 locally made tires in a professional testing field near Hanover, Germany.

The final ranking is dependent on an index of a variety of factors, including handling, comfort and safety. Tires of a certain European brand locally made in Europe were used as a frame of reference.