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Rapid Rapid P609 Tyre

Rapid P609
255/45 R18 W (103)

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Product description & features

The Rapid P609 is a budget tyre, designed for high performance vehicles mainly driven on city and town roads.

Rapid have developed the P609 with a 'Green' silica compound comprised of a high ratio of silica - this helps to improve rolling resistance, leading to a lower fuel consumption.

The tyre's shoulder blocks are designed to reduce deformation of the tyre's shape when cornering, for a stable driving experience.

An asymmetric tread pattern improves contact between the tyre and surface, further enhancing the P609's grip and high-speed cornering.

The Rapid P609 is available in 15-inch to 22-inch rim sized tyres.

P609 Tyre Variants

The Rapid P609 is currently manufactured in 2 variants of tyre:

Please note: before you select your tyres, ensure that the tyre size that you intend to order are the correct variant and matches your vehicle type.

The Rapid P609 - 255/45 R18 W is a summer tyre.

Ratings & Reviews

There are
2449
reviews of the Rapid P609

2449
total ratings, with
874
review comments
Overall rating
4.5/5
(2449 reviews)
5 star
66%
4 star
29%
3 star
4%
2 star
1%
1 star
1%
Overall rating of my tyres
4.5/5
I would buy the same tyres again
4.5/5
The car feels better to drive
4.1/5
The tyres were value for money
4.5/5
Customer images
Image #1; Rapid P609, 265/30 R19 W; BMW 3 Series
Image #2; Rapid P609, 265/30 R19 W; BMW 3 Series
Image #3; Rapid P609, 255/45 R18 W; Ford Transit
Image #4; Rapid P609, 245/45 R18 W; Mercedes-Benz V-Class
Image #5; Rapid P609, 245/45 R18 W; BMW 5 Series
Image #6; Rapid P609, 245/45 R18 W; BMW 5 Series
Image #7; Rapid P609, 245/45 R18 W; BMW 5 Series
Image #8; Rapid P609, 215/40 R17 W; Audi A1
Image #9; Rapid P609, 215/40 R17 W; Audi A1
Image #10; Rapid P609, 225/45 R17 W; Volkswagen Golf
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Tyre review for Rapid P609 255/45 R18 W
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  • Reviewed on: 02/09/2023
  • Purchased on: 10/06/2023
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,000
Good all round budget tyre
Image #1; Rapid P609, 255/45 R18 W; Ford Transit
Tyre review for Rapid P609 255/45 R18 W
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  • Reviewed on: 16/06/2023
  • Purchased on: 24/03/2023
  • Approx. miles driven: 2,000
They’re a great all round tyre on my van. Last well, quiet and don’t guzzle too much diesel. I’ve had them before and I’d buy them again.
Tyre review for Rapid P609 255/35 R19 Y
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  • Reviewed on: 11/07/2025
  • Purchased on: 07/04/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 3,500
They grip well in the dry and when we get rain will see in rain
Tyre review for Rapid P609 235/55 R17 W
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  • Reviewed on: 05/07/2025
  • Purchased on: 07/04/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,000
Having had the same tyres before, they perform very well in all conditions, have good grip, low noise and are a great price
Tyre review for Rapid P609 195/50 R16 V
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Driver’s 3rd review
  • Reviewed on: 27/05/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 11,000
No problems at all, good in rain and snow.
Driver’s 2nd review
  • Reviewed on: 26/11/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 7,000
No problems at all good in the wet and dry.
Driver’s 1st review
  • Reviewed on: 20/02/2024
  • Purchased on: 28/11/2023
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,000
No problems at all.Been good in the dry,rain, snow would buy the same again.
Tyre review for Rapid P609 225/45 R18 W
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  • Reviewed on: 08/05/2025
  • Purchased on: 05/02/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,000
They are performing well
Tyre review for Rapid P609 235/55 R17 W
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  • Reviewed on: 21/03/2025
  • Purchased on: 18/12/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 2,500
Tyre performs well in all round conditions. My experience with the tyre has been very satisfactory giving good mileage.This is the second time I have purchased this brand and would recommend it to others.
Tyre review for Rapid P609 265/35 R22 W
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Driver’s 2nd review
  • Reviewed on: 18/03/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 10,000
Perform very well, only slight niggle is slight loss of pressure each week
Driver’s 1st review
  • Reviewed on: 07/06/2024
  • Purchased on: 15/03/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 2,000
Tyre review for Rapid P609 285/35 R22 W
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Driver’s 2nd review
  • Reviewed on: 09/01/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 8,500
Pretty average all round budget tyres. They aren’t very progressive and lose grip in a “Rapid” fashion when pushed, but I rarely get them to their limit so not really a problem. They’ve also performed ok in the recent 4-8 inches of snow but this could probably be more down to being fitted to a 3 ton Range Rover.
Driver’s 1st review
  • Reviewed on: 27/03/2024
  • Purchased on: 27/12/2023
  • Approx. miles driven: 2,500
Tyre review for Rapid P609 195/50 R15 V
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  • Reviewed on: 31/12/2024
  • Purchased on: 01/10/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 2,000
The tyre is fine, no issues at all
Tyre review for Rapid P609 225/50 R17 W
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  • Reviewed on: 19/12/2024
  • Purchased on: 23/08/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 2,500
Great in wet and dry conditions can't comment on winter yet but I have an extra set of wheels with winter tyres so will not be able to comment regarding snow and ice but no problems on mud or wet grass.
Tyre review for Rapid P609 215/55 R16 W
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Driver’s 3rd review
  • Reviewed on: 13/12/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 5,000
I have found the tyres to perform well in all driving conditions that I have experienced and to be good value for the money.
Driver’s 2nd review
  • Reviewed on: 14/06/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 3,000
I'm very pleased with the overall performance in all conditions of my tyres and have had the same brand (Rapid) fitted to my wife's car.
Driver’s 1st review
  • Reviewed on: 07/09/2023
  • Purchased on: 12/06/2023
  • Approx. miles driven: 800
I believe I've made a good choice for my budget.
Tyre review for Rapid P609 275/40 R20 Y
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  • Reviewed on: 11/11/2024
  • Purchased on: 19/08/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 2,000
Great! Great service, fast and recommended a good fitting centre.
Tyre review for Rapid P609 215/55 R16 W
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  • Reviewed on: 09/11/2024
  • Purchased on: 24/05/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 2,000
The tyres are really good for the price In use on a Citroen Grand Picasso they handle really well specially in wet or dry conditions They are also XL rate too Did take a chance on the tyres and happy with the descion i made.
Tyre review for Rapid P609 235/45 R18 Y
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  • Reviewed on: 08/11/2024
  • Purchased on: 10/05/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 4,000
These tyres are excellent all round tyres.
Tyre review for Rapid P609 215/55 R16 W
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  • Reviewed on: 24/10/2024
  • Purchased on: 05/04/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 5,500
Very well grip is good and the ride is very smooth
Tyre review for Rapid P609 235/55 R17 W
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Driver’s 3rd review
  • Reviewed on: 05/10/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 19,000
I had to replace them after 1 year.
Driver’s 2nd review
  • Reviewed on: 30/03/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 13,000
Driver’s 1st review
  • Reviewed on: 16/05/2023
  • Purchased on: 14/02/2023
  • Approx. miles driven: 3,000
Not too bad, but I haven't noticed any improvement on my fuel efficiency.
Tyre review for Rapid P609 225/55 R17 W
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  • Reviewed on: 19/09/2024
  • Purchased on: 26/06/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 800
These were bought for my work van and are a good choice and so far have been ok.
Tyre review for Rapid P609 235/55 R17 W
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  • Reviewed on: 22/08/2024
  • Purchased on: 22/05/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,500
just right for the price and have always performed well in all weather conditions, including some snow.
Tyre review for Rapid P609 235/55 R17 W
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Driver’s 3rd review
  • Reviewed on: 19/08/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 12,500
Even with the mileage done, they still look good
Driver’s 2nd review
  • Reviewed on: 19/02/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 7,500
Very good, they as good as the day they were fitted
Driver’s 1st review
  • Reviewed on: 14/05/2023
  • Purchased on: 18/02/2023
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,500
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