Linglong is one of the larger Chinese makers, a value brand that has raised its profile through growing factory fitment and high-visibility sponsorships. Scale and rising recognition are its calling cards.
Where it sits
Value to budget, but at the more established end. The pitch is a large, increasingly visible maker at a budget price, above the smallest unbranded names. Where that lands is set out under mid-range tyres.
What it is known for
- Scale as one of the larger Chinese manufacturers
- Growing original-equipment fitment and sport sponsorships
- A broad range of value touring, performance and SUV tyres
The ranges that matter
- Comfort Master: touring
- Grip Master: performance
- Green-Max: touring and SUV
How it compares
Against premium brands, Linglong gives up wet-weather performance and refinement, as value tyres do. Against the smallest unbranded names, its scale and growing factory fitment make it a more reassuring choice, even if it does not match the rising reputation of a brand like Sailun for engineering focus. It is a sensible budget option where a recognised, larger maker matters.
Where they are made
Linglong manufactures in China, with European production being established, so a tyre's origin depends on the model and size shown on the sidewall.
Who they suit
Budget buyers who want one of the larger, more established Chinese makers rather than an unknown name. If price leads but you want some reassurance of scale, Linglong fits. For the trade-offs of buying at this end, see ultra-budget and unbranded tyres explained, and match the range to the car under matching tyres to how you drive.
From the reviews desk: Linglong is a budget tyre, but it is one of the big, established Chinese makers rather than a no-name, and that scale counts for something. If you are buying at this end, a larger manufacturer with growing factory fitment is a safer bet than an unknown brand.
Sources and accuracy. This is a general brand profile at the time of writing; specific performance should be read from a current, dated independent test in your size. If anything here looks wrong, get in touch and we will check it and put it right.
Common questions
Are Linglong tyres any good?+
Linglong is one of the larger Chinese makers, a value brand with growing original-equipment fitment and high-profile sponsorships. It sits in the value-to-budget market and is a reasonable choice for the money, a step above unbranded names, with the current dated test in your size the best specific guide.
Is Linglong a budget brand?+
Yes, Linglong sits in the value-to-budget market. It is, though, one of the larger and more established Chinese makers, with growing factory fitment, which puts it above the smallest unbranded names.
What is Linglong known for?+
Scale and rising visibility. Linglong is a major Chinese manufacturer with growing original-equipment fitment and well-known sport sponsorships, and it offers a broad range of value touring, performance and SUV tyres.
Where are Linglong tyres made?+
Linglong is a Chinese company and manufactures in China, with European production being established. The origin of a specific tyre depends on its model and size and is marked on the sidewall.