The Nika Avatar tires have received overwhelmingly negative reviews from customers, with numerous issues reported regarding their performance, durability, and safety.
The Nika Avatar tires have been consistently criticized for their poor quality, lack of durability, and potential safety hazards. Customers report experiencing severe issues such as premature wear, structural failures, and balance problems. Many reviewers strongly advise against purchasing these tires, suggesting that spending more on a reputable brand would be a better investment.
Positive highlights
None mentioned in the provided reviews..
Negative highlights
Poor balance and severe vibration issues, especially at higher speeds. Premature wear, with tires becoming bald after only 15,000-20,000 miles. Sidewall separation and splitting. Uncomfortable ride quality due to hard rubber compound. Steel belts breaking and becoming visible through the tread. Inability to balance properly. Significantly underperforming compared to the advertised 40,000-mile warranty.
Scorecard
Dry
2
Wet
1.9
Winter
1.9
Comfort
1.6
Noise
1.6
Treadwear
1.9
14 SimpleTire reviews
Omi
1.5
Honda Accord 2010 EX-L
Verified Customer
Feb 25, 2025
Will not hold a balance; noisy.
This tire is totally crap. Will not hold a balance; has been back to Mavis several times trying to balance it right. Super noisy. Don't buy, or if you do, acknowledge that with this tire you definitly get what you pay for.
Would you buy again?No
Miles driven on tires5k - 9k
Scorecard
Comfort
2
Noise
1
Treadwear
1
Brian
1.5
Chevrolet Cruze 2011 LT
Verified Customer
Jan 2, 2025
Awful tires. You get what you pay for.
They won't balance properly back to Mavis twice. Vehicle shakes over 50 lot of tires because they're cheap. My vehicle has 150,000 miles and I probably won't keep it much longer so I didn't want to put more money in it. invest a little more in a better tire if you're keeping the car.
Would you buy again?No
Miles driven on tires5k - 9k
Scorecard
Dry
2
Wet
2
Winter
2
Comfort
1
Noise
1
Alan
4
Hyundai Accent 2002 GS
Verified Customer
Dec 7, 2024
JESUS SAVES!!!
JESUS SAVES!!!
Would you buy again?Yes
Miles driven on tires30k+
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
5
Winter
1
Comfort
4
Noise
5
Treadwear
3
gage
2
Ford Fusion 2012 SEL w/Sport Pkg.
Verified Customer
Sep 17, 2024
Mavis tires
ok then bought for a 2012 Ford fusion the car has a built suspension system so there is no way this could cause wire but after 13k miles its there car shakes at all speeds mainly past 70 mph. They under steer a lot don't buy the tires they make a lot of road noise they are not good do not buy.
Would you buy again?No
Miles driven on tires10k - 14k
Scorecard
Dry
3
Wet
2
Winter
1
Comfort
3
Noise
1
Treadwear
1
Gage
2
Ford Fusion 2012 SEL w/Sport Pkg.
Verified Customer
Sep 9, 2024
Bad tires
Tires don't stop well and that make a lot of road noise took me 13k miles to wear them out you can't corner they just chirp the whole way through the corner and they wear unevenly the sides show wire like nothing.
The positive is there cheap and when first bought they handle hydroplaning well and they offer some grip when hot some mountain driving and they get gripy but when they cool back down the tires are hard as a rock I recommend if you need them for a year but more than that don't buy them for anything but driveing 10 under the limit
Would you buy again?No
Miles driven on tires10k - 14k
Scorecard
Dry
4
Wet
3
Winter
2
Comfort
1
Noise
1
Treadwear
1
Ed
2
Fiat 500L 2017 Trekking
Verified Customer
Aug 26, 2024
Out of whack
Bought 4 of these from Mavis due to the price (figured it's worth a shot). When I say these tires shake at all MPH I mean it. Feels unsafe/unstable on the highway above 55 and since purchasing these tires I've had the car aligned, inspected, tires realigned/rotated. Nothing works and I will be taking these off and buying Firestone or Eagle.
Would you buy again?No
Miles driven on tires5k - 9k
Scorecard
Dry
2
Wet
2
Winter
2
Comfort
2
Noise
2
Treadwear
2
Carlos
1.5
Honda Civic 2005 HX
Verified Customer
Sep 10, 2023
Terrible Tires
I've been in the tire business for almost 4 years now. I've been in the back changing out tires as a technician, and up front as an advisor. I can tell you from experience that NIKKA tires are a terrible option to pick. They constantly fail.... the tire dismantles itself, the steal belts come apart on almost every single NIKKA I've ever seen, and the inner and outer edges ware out so prematurely, that cord starts to show at about 15,000 to 20,000 miles of use, less than half of the rated mileage warranty. Take it from someone who makes a living off of selling, and installing tires. With tires its very much "you get what you pay for" if the tire is cheap, it wont be a good tire. If the tire is more on the expensive side, its going to be a good tire. Do yourself a favor, and spend a little more and get yourself some Michelins, or any other name brand, and not a trash Chinese tire.
Would you buy again?No
Miles driven on tires10k - 14k
Scorecard
Dry
3
Wet
1
Winter
1
Comfort
1
Noise
1
Treadwear
1
Shah
1
Mercedes-Benz C300 2012 4Matic Luxury
Verified Customer
May 5, 2022
Awful tire. Bought brand new one through Mavis didn't even last a month. They say warranty but none. Stay away. Far away.
Would you buy again?No
Miles driven on tires30k+
Scorecard
Dry
1
Wet
1
Winter
1
Comfort
1
Noise
1
Treadwear
1
Tracey
1
Toyota Corolla 2017 LE
Verified Customer
Feb 12, 2022
Purchased from Mavis 14 months ago and I definitely drove under 20,000 miles. Wires showing on both tires.
Would you buy again?No
Miles driven on tires10k - 14k
Scorecard
Dry
1
Wet
1
Winter
1
Comfort
1
Noise
1
Treadwear
1
Sky
1
Toyota Camry 2017 SE
Verified Customer
Apr 10, 2021
Danger! At only 17,000 miles and less than 12 months after purchase the wear was very significant and tires were bald. Steel belts were broken below tread, cords visible, and side wall cracked on one tire. From the beginning one of the tires could not even be balanced. All signs of defective tires and piss poor quality. Dangerous tires do not, buy! Not sell! Do not risk crashing or damage to your personal vehicle. These tires are sub par and do not perform as specified. Danger!
The Avatar Nika all season tire features Dual Nature Technology, meaning that despite its directional tread it can be mounted with either side out depending on the desired performance.
Features & Benefits
Four wide circumferential grooves and solid center rib to boost wet traction
Zigzag lateral grooves enhance water drainage and traction
Nika Avatar tires are backed by a 40,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty. This means the Avatar is expected to last at least 40,000 miles assuming proper use, maintenance, and rotation are followed.
Yes, the tread pitch of the Nika Avatar is computer tuned to keep road noise low.
Yes, the Nika Avatar's zigzag grooves are designed to channel water away and resist hydroplaning.
No, the Nika Avatar is not a directional tire. The asymmetrical tread pattern of the Avatar provides sporty traction and handling while also allowing the tire to be freely rotated.
Yes, the Nika Avatar's tread pattern is designed as an all season tire.
Yes, the sipes and tread pattern of the Nika Avatar should deliver good performance in light snow and slush. The Avatar is not Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certified, so it should not be used in moderate to severe winter weather conditions.