Federal vs Mastercraft:
A Tyre Brand Comparison

Deciding which tyre brand to buy is hard. We collected hundreds of reviews and compared their performance. Buy them online, fit locally at Tyroola.

Federal

Federal Tyres is a 64-year-old Taiwanese tyre company that has produced award-winning tyres admired in Australia for their reasonable prices, outstanding performance, and high reliability. Known worldwide for its motor-sports and racing designed products Federal also offer a wide range of tyres, including winter, light truck and passenger car tyres. Benefitting greatly from past partnerships with Bridgestone & Dunlop, Federal continues its steady climb to the top of the global tyre market.Designed with a rigid internal structure for added strength, Federal also uses Silica-gel infused rubber compound and features superior tread design that provides control and stability. The company makes HA-free oil tyres to help lessen any adverse effects on the environment. Federal is a significant supporter of Drifting and produces durable tyres that can withstand the extreme pressure and heat that would typically burn out regular tyres. Many consumers have cited its durability since Federal's unique rubber compound, and advanced tread design increases tread life, vehicle mileage, and resistance to nicks & cuts, making Federal perfect for Australian driving conditions. The Federal 595RS- R Semi slick model, has received favourable reviews on Tyroola, with customers giving it high marks for durability, traction and steering response.

Mastercraft

The Mastercraft brand of tyres, founded in 1909, is a subsidiary of the American giant Cooper Tyre and Rubber Company, which also owns other popular brands such as Roadmaster, and Avon Tyres. They are known for extraordinarily durable yet affordable tyres favoured by the long distance travelling American driving market. Budget-savvy Australians looking for new tyres will surely find a Mastercraft model perfect for them since they make them for passenger cars, light truck, SUV, winter tyres and more. Mastercrafts strength lies in tyres that have a firm grip and consistent traction until it's time time to replace them, which might take a while since these tyres REALLY last a long time. Their tyres use a special tread compound, making it extremely flexible at high temperatures while preventing minor wear and tear. Design details like asymmetrical patterns on rigid treads for dry roads or treads with grooves and edges to combat hydroplaning and handle snow, give you superior handling. Available on Tyroola is the Mastercraft Courser AXT All-TerrainTyre which delivers a stable and balanced ride due to its 5-rib tread design, wide circumferential grooves and aggressive shoulder design.

Quick Conclusion

Aussies now have more tyre options when it is time for a replacement. For Federal and Mastercraft, replacing them might take a while due to their long-lasting durability. Though neither are top of mind brands, both have decades, a century even, worth of tyre development experience and have consistently produced some of the most well-reviewed models in the market today. Federal is committed to maintaining the durability of its tyres and adapting the tech developed in their motorsport programs to the production of their regular consumer tyres line. Mastercraft has, pun intended, mastered providing driving comfort - as well as comfy wallets - with their high-mileage tyres designed to optimise the fuel consumption of vehicles. Best-selling models to look out for on Tyroola are Federals Couragia SU and Mastercraft's Courser AXTs.

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