In 2025, the 800 tyre, known as the Atturo AZ800, priced AED 350–700, offers Dubai SUV drivers a budget-friendly option for 50°C heat, 140 km/h Sheikh Zayed Road, rare 10 mm rain, and light Al Qudra dune trails. Atturo, a Taiwanese brand since 2009, uses silica compounds and directional treads in this ESMA-compliant 800 tyre, fitting Toyota RAV4, Mercedes GLC 300, and Audi Q5. This showdown compares the 800 tyre against premium rivals Michelin Latitude Sport 3, Pirelli Scorpion Verde, and Bridgestone Alenza 001 for 80% road, 20% off-road use, assessing performance, durability, and value in Dubai’s extreme conditions.
Overview of Tyre Models
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Atturo AZ800 (800 Tyre): Ultra-high-performance all-season tyre for SUVs, with directional tread, silica compound, and rim guard. Sizes: 225/60R17–315/35R24.
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Michelin Latitude Sport 3: Premium all-season tyre with PIANO noise reduction and hybrid belt for comfort. Sizes: 225/65R17–295/35R21.
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Pirelli Scorpion Verde: Eco-focused tyre with PNCS (Noise Cancelling) and high-silica tread. Sizes: 235/60R18–295/40R21.
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Bridgestone Alenza 001: Luxury SUV tyre with Nano Pro-Tech and 3D M-sipes for grip. Sizes: 225/65R17–275/55R20.
Prices and Specifications
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Atturo AZ800 (800 Tyre):
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Price: AED 350–700 (e.g., 235/60R18 at AED 450), up 5% from 2024.
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Specs: 40,000 km lifespan, ~70–72 dB, 4/5 dry grip, UTQG 440 A A.
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Features: Directional tread, silica compound, jointless ply, rim guard.
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Best For: RAV4, budget performance.
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Example: 255/55R20 at AED 550, per driver: “Grippy and cheap.”
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Michelin Latitude Sport 3:
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Price: AED 600–1300 (e.g., 235/60R18 at AED 800), up 5%.
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Specs: 65,000 km lifespan, ~67–69 dB, 4/5 comfort, UTQG 600 A A.
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Features: PIANO, hybrid belt, all-season tread.
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Best For: Audi Q5, quietness.
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Example: 255/55R19 at AED 950, per driver: “Silent luxury.”
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Pirelli Scorpion Verde:
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Price: AED 500–1200 (e.g., 235/60R18 at AED 700), up 5%.
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Specs: 60,000 km lifespan, ~69–71 dB, 3.5/5 off-road, UTQG 640 B B.
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Features: PNCS, eco tread, SUV-specific.
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Best For: RAV4, light trails.
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Example: 255/55R19 at AED 800, per driver: “Eco and tough.”
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Bridgestone Alenza 001:
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Price: AED 500–1200 (e.g., 235/60R18 at AED 700), up 5%.
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Specs: 60,000 km lifespan, ~68–70 dB, 4/5 dry grip, UTQG 600 A A.
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Features: Nano Pro-Tech, 3D M-sipes, run-flat option.
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Best For: GLC 300, highways.
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Example: 255/55R19 at AED 900, per driver: “Stable at speed.”
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Additional Costs: Fitting (AED 50–100), balancing (AED 30–50), alignment (AED 100–200). Offer deals save AED 50–150, per driver: “Saved AED 100 on AZ800.”
Performance in Dubai Conditions
City Comfort
Michelin Latitude Sport 3 leads at 4/5 comfort, ~67–69 dB on Audi Q5, per driver: “Whisper-quiet in Jumeirah.” Bridgestone Alenza 001 and Pirelli Scorpion Verde score 3.5/5, ~68–71 dB on GLC 300, per driver: “Smooth but audible.” The 800 tyre (Atturo AZ800) scores 3/5, ~70–72 dB on RAV4, per driver: “Noisy in city.” Trails premium brands due to budget design.
Highway Grip
Bridgestone Alenza 001 and Michelin Latitude Sport 3 tie at 4/5 dry grip, ~37–38 m braking at 100 km/h on GLC 300, per driver: “Hugs Sheikh Zayed.” Pirelli Scorpion Verde scores 4/5, ~38 m. The 800 tyre (Atturo AZ800) matches at 4/5, ~38 m on RAV4, per driver: “Grips at 140 km/h.” Surprises for AED 450 vs AED 800, per search context.
Wet Grip
Michelin Latitude Sport 3 excels at 4/5, ~27–28 m braking at 80 km/h on Q5, per driver: “Safe in rain.” Bridgestone Alenza 001 and Pirelli Scorpion Verde score 3.5/5, ~28–29 m. The 800 tyre (Atturo AZ800) scores 3.5/5, ~29 m on RAV4, per driver: “Cautious in wet.” Weaker than Michelin but adequate for rare rain.
Light Off-Road
Pirelli Scorpion Verde leads at 3.5/5 on RAV4 at 15 PSI, per driver: “Handles Al Qudra sand.” Bridgestone Alenza 001 and Michelin Latitude Sport 3 score 3/5. The 800 tyre (Atturo AZ800) scores 3/5, per driver: “Decent for light dunes.” Trails BFGoodrich KO2 (4/5) but suffices for occasional trails.
Durability
Michelin Latitude Sport 3 lasts 65,000 km, ~5–6 mm tread after 20,000 km, per driver: “Tough in heat.” Bridgestone Alenza 001 and Pirelli Scorpion Verde last 60,000 km. The 800 tyre (Atturo AZ800) lasts 40,000 km, ~4–5 mm tread after 20,000 km, per driver: “Wears faster.” Outlasts budget tyres (~30,000 km) but not premiums.
Fuel Efficiency
Pirelli Scorpion Verde and Michelin Latitude Sport 3 lose ~0.3 MPG, per driver: “Fuel-saver.” Bridgestone Alenza 001 loses ~0.4 MPG. The 800 tyre (Atturo AZ800) loses ~0.4 MPG, per driver: “Minor hit.” Comparable to Falken e.Ziex (~0.3 MPG).
Pros and Cons
Atturo AZ800 (800 Tyre):
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Pros: Affordable (AED 350–700), strong dry grip (4/5), light off-road (3/5).
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Cons: Noisy (3/5, ~70–72 dB), shorter lifespan (40,000 km), average wet grip (3.5/5).
Michelin Latitude Sport 3:
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Pros: Quietest (4/5, ~67–69 dB), longest lifespan (65,000 km), wet grip (4/5).
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Cons: Expensive (AED 600–1300), off-road average (3/5).
Pirelli Scorpion Verde:
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Pros: Eco-efficient (~0.3 MPG), light off-road (3.5/5), value (AED 500–1200).
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Cons: Noisy (~69–71 dB), wet grip average (3.5/5).
Bridgestone Alenza 001:
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Pros: Highway grip (4/5), quiet (3.5/5), durable (60,000 km).
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Cons: Wet grip average (3.5/5), off-road limited (3/5).
Best Vehicle Matches
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Toyota RAV4: 800 tyre (Atturo AZ800, AED 450) for budget grip, Pirelli Scorpion Verde (AED 700) for trails, per driver: “AZ800’s cheap but tough.”
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Mercedes GLC 300: Bridgestone Alenza 001 (AED 700) for highways, Michelin Latitude Sport 3 (AED 800) for comfort, per driver: “Michelin’s silent.”
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Audi Q5: Michelin Latitude Sport 3 (AED 800) for quietness, Bridgestone Alenza 001 (AED 700) for grip, per driver: “Latitude’s premium.”
Cost vs. Value
The 800 tyre (Atturo AZ800, AED 350–700) delivers strong dry grip for RAV4 at AED 450, per driver: “AED 450 for performance.” Michelin Latitude Sport 3 (AED 600–1300) offers 65,000 km comfort for Q5 at AED 950, per driver: “AED 950 for quietness.” Pirelli Scorpion Verde (AED 500–1200) balances trails for RAV4 at AED 700, per driver: “AED 700 for eco.” Bridgestone Alenza 001 (AED 500–1200) suits GLC 300 at AED 700, per driver: “AED 700 for stability.” Offer deals save AED 50–150, rivaling Kumho Crugen HP71 (~AED 500).
Buying Tips
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Verify Sizes: 225/60R17–315/35R24 for RAV4, GLC 300, Q5.
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Confirm ESMA: Check 1.6 mm tread depth, RFID tags, DOT code (e.g., 0125 for Jan 2025).
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Seek Offers: Offer deals save AED 50–150.
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Match Needs: 800 tyre for budget grip, Michelin for comfort, Bridgestone for highways, Pirelli for trails. Avoid heavy off-road due to 3–3.5/5 dune grip.
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Maintain Properly: Rotate every 10,000 km (AED 50–100), keep 32–36 PSI (15 PSI dunes), align annually (AED 100–200), store below 25°C, per driver: “Saves tread.”
Driver Feedback
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RAV4 Driver (Atturo AZ800): “AED 450 for grip and looks.”
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Q5 Driver (Michelin Latitude Sport 3): “AED 950 for silent rides.”
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RAV4 Driver (Pirelli Scorpion Verde): “AED 700 for sand and city.”
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GLC 300 Driver (Bridgestone Alenza 001): “AED 700 for highway power.”
Conclusion
In Dubai’s 2025 heat, the 800 tyre (Atturo AZ800, AED 350–700) competes with premium brands, offering 4/5 dry grip for RAV4 at AED 450, per driver: “AED 450 for value.” Michelin Latitude Sport 3 (AED 600–1300) leads comfort (4/5) for Q5, Pirelli Scorpion Verde (AED 500–1200) excels in trails (3.5/5) for RAV4, and Bridgestone Alenza 001 (AED 500–1200) delivers highway grip (4/5) for GLC 300. Despite a 40,000 km lifespan and ~70–72 dB noise, the 800 tyre suits budget-conscious drivers with offer deals and 32–36 PSI maintenance, per driver: “AZ800 holds in heat.”
