Is the Sunny SN3830 a good tire?
The Sunny SN3830 appears in 1 independent comparative tire test in our database. Across those results it earns a Tire Lab Score of 81/100 — rated "Very Good" among Summer tires. The score is a weighted average of its per-category performance relative to the winner of each test it entered, so a tire only scores highly by beating strong competition rather than by appearing in easy tests.
Where it shines. Across published test rankings the Sunny SN3830 is consistently competitive in cabin noise. In wet braking specifically it averages a #10.0 finish across 1 ranked result, including 0 outright wins. Wet braking is the single most safety-relevant number in any tire test, so it carries the heaviest weight in the score above.
Where it gives ground. Testers place the Sunny SN3830 mid-pack for wet braking, dry braking and snow traction. That is not a fault so much as a design trade-off: compound and tread patterns that chase one discipline almost always concede something in another, and the tables below show exactly which tests drove that result.
Who should buy it. The Sunny SN3830 suits drivers who prioritise cabin noise and do not face severe winter conditions. Before buying, check the size you need is actually offered — performance varies between sizes, and test results are published for one specific size at a time. The full test-by-test breakdown and price comparison below let you confirm both.
Tire Lab Score
Weighted average of this tire's per-category performance scores (100 = matched the test winner). Higher is better.
⚠️ Mileage data unavailable – scored at segment median (68/100)
Score Weighting
Performance Achievements
Evidence · 1 test▾
- Auto Bild 2018#10 of 10
Wet Braking placings from independent published tire tests.
Evidence · 1 test▾
- Auto Bild 2018#10 of 10
Snow Braking placings from independent published tire tests.
Evidence · 1 test▾
- Auto Bild 2018#2 of 10
Noise & Comfort placings from independent published tire tests.
Tire Lab analysis reviewed by Dr Edwin Pang — PhD in mechanical engineering, close to 10 years in the tire industry, including 5 years at a leading tire R&D headquarters in Hannover.
1 v 1 Comparisons
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