The Raptor HR is RIKEN's H-speed rated Grand Touring All-Season tire developed for the drivers of sedans, coupes, minivans and crossover vehicles. Designed as a sport-touring tire, the Raptor HR combines good handling performance with year-round traction in dry, wet and wintry conditions, including light snow.
Featuring an all-season tread compound molded into a symmetric design, the Raptor HR utilizes a continuous center rib for constant rubber-to-road contact that delivers solid on-center feel and steering response. Multiple lateral notches work in conjunction with the four wide, circumferential grooves to move water away from the contact patch and resist hydroplaning, while in-block sipes provide the biting edges needed to generate all-season traction.
El neumático Raptor HR de RIKEN posee un código de velocidad H y pertenece a la categoría: Gran Turismo Para Toda Estación. Fue desarrollado para conductores de vehículos sedán, cupé, minivan y utiliautos (crossover). El Raptor HR fue diseñado como un neumático de turismo-deportivo y combina un buen rendimiento en su maniobrabilidad, con tracción durante todas las estaciones del año, en condiciones secas, mojadas o invernales, incluso sobre superficies con poca nieve.
El Raptor HR utiliza un compuesto de caucho para toda estación, moldeado en una banda de rodamiento simétrica, que cuenta con un segmento central continuo, el cual, permite mayor contacto con la carretera y así, mejora la respuesta al girar el volante y la sensación de estar centrado. Hendiduras laterales múltiples trabajan conjuntamente con cuatro canales circunferenciales anchos, para expulsar el agua del área de contacto con la carretera y así, resistir al deslizamiento sobre agua (hydroplaning). Pequeñas ranuras en la superficies de los bloques, proporcionan los bordes adherentes necesarios para generar tracción durante todas las estaciones del año.
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Tire Rack Test Results Riken Raptor HR
Defining Value in Grand Touring All-Season Tires (05:10)
What defines a good value? Is it strictly price? Or is it about getting more for your money?
To gauge the performance of some entry-level tires from our lineup compared to our value benchmark, we rounded up the General AltiMAX RT43, Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum, Laufenn G FIT AS and RIKEN Raptor HR for a Real World Road Ride and Performance Track Drive.
Ratings highlight excellence in the Riken Raptor HR's comfort, with smooth ride quality and low noise earning consistent 8-10 scores. Treadwear receives strong praise, with many users noting durability aligns well with grand touring expectations. Winter traction shows reliable performance in snow (7-10 range), though ice traction scores dip to 3-6, suggesting cautious use in icy conditions. Wet traction impresses with 7-10 ratings for grip and hydroplaning resistance. Dry traction stands out as a top strength, with near-perfect 9-10 scores for stability and responsiveness, reinforcing its all-season touring capabilities. Overall, customers report high satisfaction for daily driving comfort and confident dry/wet handling.
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201 customers mention "Wet Traction"
181 positive
20 negative
Customers praise wet traction with most scoring 7-10 for confident rain grip. Some note lower scores (1-6), indicating occasional hydroplaning concerns.
March 27, 2025(Verified Purchase)
5 out of 5
...tires are great, made the ride comfort WAY better and grip in the rain...
Shipping was fast, tires are great, made the ride comfort WAY better and grip in the rain. I do a lot of hilly backroad driving for the daily commute, so for the price I’d definitely buy these again.
Vehicle: 1998 Honda Civic HX Coupe Miles Driven on Tires: 500 Driving Conditions: All City Location: LANGHORNE, PA Driving Style: Average
...I drive a lot of highway miles in Florida so wetness handling is important. They did a good job for the past 3 years.
Awesome tire for the price. Get's the job done. I drive a lot of highway miles in Florida so wetness handling is important. They did a good job for the past 3 years.
Vehicle: 2012 Ford Focus Sedan SE Miles Driven on Tires: 20,000 Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway Location: TAMPA, FL Driving Style: Spirited
...This tire hits all the marks, NOT run flat (hate them), great for highway driving, and good in the wet!
So after moving to a large metropolitan area I needed a car that was good for highway, and being in Florida one that is at least good in the rain. This tire hits all the marks, NOT run flat (hate them), great for highway driving, and good in the wet! Buy these!
Vehicle: 2011 BMW 335d Sedan Base Model Miles Driven on Tires: 15,000 Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway Location: JACKSONVILLE, FL Driving Style: Average
Customers report positive winter traction with snow/deep snow scores 7-10, noting confident performance. Some note mixed ice traction (scores 0-6), suggesting limitations in severe icy conditions.
April 02, 2025(Verified Purchase)
4.5 out of 5
...I had a lot of snow in WV this past winter and the roads are mountainous and I drive 64 miles to work every morning the tires gripped better than expected...
Replaced factory 205 with these 215 raptors. Smooth ride noise is not bad and really has a lot to do with road surface I had a lot of snow in WV this past winter and the roads are mountainous and I drive 64 miles to work every morning the tires gripped better than expected I would definitely buy these again or suggest to a friend
Vehicle: 2022 Toyota Corolla Sedan LE Miles Driven on Tires: 40,000 Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway Location: SWITZER, WV Driving Style: Average
...They preform good in snow and rain, and they do great in the dry...
I got these tires for my daily driver (2005 Chevy Classic) and surprisingly they do a good job. They preform good in snow and rain, and they do great in the dry. Now the tires aren't going to WOW you with performance and handling, but for a cheep set of tires for my commuter they do everything I need them to.
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Classic Miles Driven on Tires: 3,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: MINNEAPOLIS, MN Driving Style: Average
Most customers give dry traction scores of 9-10, praising responsive handling and reliable grip. A few rate 7-8, still indicating strong dry performance for all-season use.
December 14, 2024(Verified Purchase)
4.4 out of 5
In my experience in dry weather they feel like road huggers without giving your wallet a swift death. Amazing turning response and traction...
In my experience in dry weather they feel like road huggers without giving your wallet a swift death. Amazing turning response and traction. In snow/ice they are no blizzard tire for sure but 5 inches or less of snowfall and your In the green.
Vehicle: 2021 Hyundai Accent Sedan SEL Miles Driven on Tires: 450 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: KNOXVILLE, IA Driving Style: Spirited
Good little performer on my vintage Volvo p1800... they are quiet, comfortable, and grippy...
Good little performer on my vintage Volvo p1800. I never drive this car in anything other than dry conditions so I can't speak to the weather performance, but for what I've experienced thus far, they are quiet, comfortable, and grippy. A great bargain.
Vehicle: 1969 Volvo p1800 S Miles Driven on Tires: 500 Driving Conditions: Mostly City Location: LEESBURG, VA Driving Style: Easy Going
Customers praise the Riken Raptor HR's ride comfort, with most scoring 8-10. Noise levels receive mostly 7-10, though some report lower scores (0-6) indicating occasional road noise.
June 15, 2021(Verified Purchase)
4.8 out of 5
These tires... are quiet and comfortable.
These tires are a great up grade to the stock 185/60/14 tires. I personally like a wider tire and these fit right up with no issues. Great in the rain and great on dry roads and are quiet and comfortable.
Vehicle: 1999 Mazda Miata Miles Driven on Tires: 400 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: COLUMBUS, GA Driving Style: Easy Going
Customers praise the treadwear, with many scoring 9s and 10s for long-lasting performance. Some note concerns with scores between 0-6 indicating uneven wear or premature issues.
February 04, 2020(Verified Purchase)
4.2 out of 5
...I expected these to last not much longer for a cheaper price, but they surprised me by lasting over a year in comparison to what is supposedly a superior treadwear tire... After 16000 miles, these still have more than 50% tread life, and I abuse them...
Used on the car because it had higher treadwear and good ratings for a cheap price. I purchased two tires for the rear of a RWD Nissan Skyline that I am too heavy on the accelerator with. (I went through the last set of rear tires in under 3 months at about 5000 miles.) I expected these to last not much longer for a cheaper price, but they surprised me by lasting over a year in comparison to what is supposedly a superior treadwear tire. The car has a lot of power and is very drifty in its setup, but was also daily driven for a long time until I got a proper daily driver. After 16000 miles, these still have more than 50% tread life, and I abuse them. I can't speak much towards the handling as I only use them on the rear wheels, but they are much better than I expected for the price.
Vehicle: 1991 Nissan Skyline GTSt Miles Driven on Tires: 16,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: DOUGLASVILLE, GA Driving Style: Spirited
I have two cars (different sizes) both with these tires. I like them for noise and tire wear (both low). I am a conservative driver so don't push them to their limits, but have been very happy with the two sets I have. I am going to need some more in the future and will buy these at that time. I run dedicated snow tires for about 2 months of the year, then put these back on when the snow season is over (or at least the big snow storms are over) I find them good all season tires.
Vehicle: 2000 Toyota Camry LE Miles Driven on Tires: 10,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: GRISWOLD, IA Driving Style: Easy Going
I bought this tire mainly because of the price. I am impressed with the tread wear. The road noise is noticeable but not distracting. I understand with lower cost comes less performance but I prefer a stronger sidewall.
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Taurus SES Sedan Miles Driven on Tires: 23,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: NEW WAVERLY, TX Driving Style: Average
Drivers looking for Ultra High Performance All-Season tires are spoiled for choice. With so many options in a variety of price ranges it can be overwhelming. How much do you get by selecting an entry-level product? Are the lower-priced options a true value?
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Defining Value in Grand Touring All-Season Tires - Winter Update (02:41)
What defines a good value? Is it strictly price? Or is it about getting more for your money?
To gauge the performance of some entry-level tires from our lineup compared to our value benchmark, we rounded up the General AltiMAX RT43, Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum, Laufenn G FIT AS and RIKEN Raptor HR for a Real World Road Ride and Performance Track Drive.
Defining Value in Grand Touring All-Season Tires (05:10)
What defines a good value? Is it strictly price? Or is it about getting more for your money?
To gauge the performance of some entry-level tires from our lineup compared to our value benchmark, we rounded up the General AltiMAX RT43, Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum, Laufenn G FIT AS and RIKEN Raptor HR for a Real World Road Ride and Performance Track Drive.
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