245/45R18

Auto Bild 2020: Summer Tire Test

The selection of the summer tire market is so wide that it can be sometimes confusing for the unprepared consumer. Premium-brand tires can be displayed next to the medium-price segment and budget models; in addition, there are also retreaded tires available retail.

Dealing with such a variety, it is very important to know exactly what specific characteristics you expect from your tires, and what amount of money you are ready to spend on your new set. And it is very important to be aware that if you opt for cheaper tires, you are likely to pay for this with your safety in the future.

Those, who are still in doubt and feel like they lost their bearings in the world of tires, can get help from the experts of Germany’s Auto Bild publication, who conducted a large summer tire test 2020 in size 245/45 R18. The sheer scale of the event is quite impressive: the Auto Build test involved 50 models of different price brackets. When selecting the contestants, the experts were particularly interested in tires of subsidiary brands (the second and third lines) of the world-renowned tire makers.

Auto Bild 2020: Summer Tire Test (Elimination Round) - 245/45 R18

According to Auto Bild, the tires for the test were bought retail, including the new model 2020 — the Laufenn S Fit EQ+ from Hankook. The test car was a BMW 5 series.

Qualification

In the qualification round, which was covered in our February article, 30 models were screened out that failed to pass the so-called «safety tests», essentially based on braking performance on dry and wet surfaces (with 100 km/h and 80 km/h, respectively).

Safety tests (qualification round).

The braking distance demonstrated by these eleven models is dangerously long! The King Meiler Sport 3 tires scored the last 50th place — the retreaded ones.
Place Brand and Model Wet Braking (from 80 km/h),m Dry Braking (from 100 km/h),m Braking
(total),m
41 Dayton Touring 2 37,2 36,4 73,6
42 Barum Bravuris 5 НМ 36,1 37,7 73,8
43 Marshal MU12 37,4 36,6 74,0
43 Seiberling Touring 2 37,0 37,0 74,0
45 Federal Evoluzion ST-1 39,4 35,3 74,7
45 Nankang Ultra Sport NS-2 38,2 36,5 74,7
47 GT Radial SportActive 39,1 36,8 75,9
48 Imperial Ecosport 2 38,7 37,3 76,0
49 Accelera PHI-R 40,5 37,4 77,9
50 King Meiler Sport 3 43,2 41,0 84,2
The nineteen models classified as «average» and falling short of the results delivered by the tires of the top-division club.
Place Brand and Model Wet Braking (from 80 km/h),m Dry Braking (from 100 km/h),m Braking
(total),m
21 Infinity Ecomax 32,6 35,7 68,3
22 Giti GitiSport S1 32,9 35,5 68,4
22 Semperit Speed-Life 2 32,2 36,2 68,4
24 Debica Presto UHP 2 32,8 36,1 68,9
25 Pirelli P Zero 2007 34,6 34,8 69,4
26 Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 34,7 35,3 70,0
27 Mabor Sport-Jet 3 34,3 35,9 70,2
27 Sava Intensa UHP 2 35,5 34,7 70,2
29 Cooper Zeon Sport 34,5 36,0 70,5
30 Avon ZZ5 35,2 36,2 71,4
30 Gislaved Ultra*Speed 33,9 37,5 71,4
32 Saetta Touring 2 34,9 36,8 71,7
32 Matador MP47 Hectorra 3 35,7 36,0 71,7
34 General Altimax One S 35,4 36,4 71,8
34 Radar Dimax R8 36,7 35,1 71,8
36 Viking ProTech HP 34,8 37,3 72,1
37 Tracmax X-Privilo TX3 35,4 37,0 72,4
38 Minerva Radial F 205 36,0 36,9 72,9
38 Rotalla Setula S-Race RU01 35,7 37,2 72,9
40 Tristar Sportpower 2 37 36,5 73,5

The list of tires that did not make it into the top twenty includes the UHP tires Yokohama Advan Sport V105 and Pirelli P Zero (in the 2007 version, still available retail). What also came as a unpleasant surprise was the Barum Bravuris 5 HM model showing an extremely poor result in the qualification round. Below is the list of models that were shortlisted for the final round:

The dry and wet braking tests performed for each of the candidates allowed the experts to effectively separate the grain from the chaff. Against the background of the expensive premium-class tires, a lot of democratically priced models made it into the final round. For the first time, the final round of the Auto Bild test 2020 involved new summer tires from Laufenn and Zeetex.

Results of the final round of the large Auto Bild test

Wet pavement

 

Unlike in the qualification round, the braking performance was being recorded from a speed of 100 km/h. The difference between the best (Bridgestone) and the worst (Maxxis) results in this discipline is 7.3 meters.

The level of straight hydroplaning resistance demonstrated by all of the tires is rather high — their results start from 90 km/h and higher. The water layer on the test track was 8mm deep. The Fulda and Zeetex models lose grip on the road surface earlier than the others

Auto Bild 2020: wet braking

On the water-sprinkled circular track, the best lateral stability was demonstrated by the Bridgestone tires. Positioned as a «rain» model, the Uniroyal tires do not quite perform either up to the manufacturer’s statements or up to their name.

On the wet handling track, the Bridgestone tires got ahead once again. The performance by the Maxxis and Kumho tires, who came the fourth and the fifth respectively, also satisfied the expert team.

Dry pavement

 

Only a few years ago such short braking distances were thought to be impossible. The highest safety margin was recorded from the Michelin tires. The Zeetex tires, which seemed to make it into the final round by a stroke of wild luck, surprisingly also offered quite decent performance.

Auto Bild 2020: Dry handling

The most accurate steering response and great handling capabilities are offered by Vredestein, Continental, and Michelin. The Zeetex model had little to brag about this time around.

Fuel efficiency/environment

In addition to the traditional disciplines, the Auto Bild test 2020, of course, involved the tires’ environmental performance and expected mileage. For example, the expected mileage offered by Continental is almost 45000 km, while Toyo, Maxxis, Zeetex, and Kumho tires will serve you with good faith and fidelity for a significantly shorter period of time, their expected mileage being half of that figure.

Auto Bild 2020: treadwear test

If we are to take a look at the price tags of these tires and compare them to their expected mileage, the least attractive ratio will be delivered by the Bridgestone and the Michelin models.
Rolling resistance directly affects the fuel consumption by the vehicle. The results recorded in this discipline demonstrate with certainty that the fuel consumption by the Fulda tires is five percent smaller than that of the Bridgestone model.

 

The big Auto Bild 2020 225/45 R17 summer tire test. Result summary, places 1–9.
The big Auto Bild 2020 225/45 R17 summer tire test. Result summary, places 1–9. Click to enlarge.
The result summary of the big 225/45 R17 summer tire test. Auto Bild, 2020. Places from 11 to 20.
The result summary of the big 225/45 R17 summer tire test. Auto Bild, 2020. Places from 11 to 20. Click to enlarge.

The verdicts by the Auto Bild testers.

«Exemplary»

The winners of the Auto Bild summer tire test 2020 are the Continental PremiumContact 6 and Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5, which, most likely, was due to the absence of any significant difference in the sum total of their scores. Both models are characterized by efficient braking performance, crisp steering response, and high resistance to wear. The PremiumContact 6 is a little bit stronger on dry pavement, while the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 is more convincing in the wet.

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Continental PremiumContact 6

Price/Quality Dry Performance Wet Performance Handling Comfort Treadwear
  • This tire has been replaced by Continental / PremiumContact 7
  • This tire replaced Continental / ContiPremiumContact 5
  • Available Sizes in Line: 267
  • Original Equipment (OE) tires for:
    • • Toyota C-HR Facelift [2019 .. 2023]
    • • Mercedes-Benz C-Class Br205 [2015 .. 2021]
    • • BMW 3 Series VII (G20/G21) [2018 .. 2023]
    • • BMW 5 Series VII (G30/G31) Facelift [2020 .. 2023]
    • • Mazda CX-5 KF [2016 .. 2023]
    • • Ford Kuga III (CX482) [2019 .. 2023]
    • • Renault Koleos II (HC) [2016 .. 2020]
    • • Subaru Forester SK [2018 .. 2023]
    • • Renault Megane IV (9A) [2016 .. 2022]
    • • Volvo XC40 I [2017 .. 2023]
    • • Skoda Superb III B8 (3V) Facelift [2020 .. 2023]
    • • Volvo V60 Cross Country II [2018 .. 2023]
    • • Mercedes-Benz X-Class D23 [2017 .. 2020]
    • • Audi A6 C8 [2018 .. 2023]
    • • Volvo S60 III [2019 .. 2023]
    • • Renault Alaskan D23 [2016 .. 2020]
    • • Volvo V60 II [2018 .. 2023]
    • • Jaguar I-Pace [2018 .. 2023]
    • • Ford Fiesta VII [2017 .. 2023]
    • • Ford Mustang Mach-E [2020 .. 2023]
    • • Porsche Taycan I [2020 .. 2023]
    • • Mercedes-Benz C-Class Br206 [2021 .. 2023]
  • Recommended Tire by Tests
  • Year Released: 2016
  • Regions for sale: North America, Europe, Russia+, Japan, Middle East, Oceania
Continental PremiumContact 6

The winners of the test got high scores for the price/mileage ratio, but, nevertheless, only the Continental tire got the title «Eco-Master 2020», whatever this might mean.

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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

Dry Performance Price/Quality Wet Performance Handling Treadwear Comfort
  • This tire has been replaced by Goodyear / Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
  • This tire replaced Goodyear / Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3
  • Available Sizes in Line: 154
  • Original Equipment (OE) tires for:
    • • Audi e-tron GT [2020 .. 2023]
    • • Tesla Model Y [2020 .. 2023]
    • • Rolls-Royce Ghost II [2020 .. 2023]
    • • DS DS 4 F [2021 .. 2023]
    • • Mercedes-Benz EQS X296 [2022 .. 2024]
  • Recommended Tire by Tests
  • Year Released: 2018
  • Regions for sale: Europe, Russia+, Japan, China, Southeast Asia, Middle East, South Africa, Oceania
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

The third place was scored by the leader in braking efficiency during the qualification round, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4. In the final round, in addition to the shortest braking distance, this model demonstrated crisp steering response and excellent handling capabilities. The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 lost its chance to make a clean sweep of the competition because of its high price and insufficiently competitive treadwear.

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Michelin Pilot Sport 4

Dry Performance Handling Wet Performance Price/Quality Comfort Treadwear
  • Available Sizes in Line: 150
  • Original Equipment (OE) tires for:
    • • Alpine A110 [2017 .. 2023]
    • • Audi A4
    • • Audi A5
    • • Ford Fiesta
    • • Nissan Qashqai
    • • Opel Corsa
    • • Peugeot 308
    • • Porsche Panamera
    • • Renault Clio
    • • Volvo S90
    • • Toyota 86 ZN8/ZD8 [2021 .. 2023]
    • • Honda Civic
    • • Honda Civic XI [2021 .. 2023]
  • Recommended Tire by Tests
  • Year Released: 2015
  • Regions for sale: North America, Central & South America, Europe, Russia+, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Middle East, Africa, Oceania
Michelin Pilot Sport 4

The Apollo Vredestein group is continuing to win the hearts of the German test experts, which is something that it began doing last year — its products scored the fourth and fifth places in the Auto Bild test 2020.

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Vredestein Ultrac Vorti

Dry Performance Handling Comfort Treadwear Wet Performance
  • Year Released: 2012
  • Regions for sale: USA+, Canada, Europe, Russia+, Southeast Asia
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
The summer tire Vredestein Ultrac Vorti was praised for excellent handling capabilities and crisp steering response both in the wet and in the dry, as well as for its fair price, while Apollo Aspire XP was noted for well-balanced performance, effective braking, high treadwear, and compelling price.

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Price/Quality Dry Performance Wet Performance Handling Comfort Treadwear
  • Available Sizes in Line: 53
  • Recommended Tire by Tests
  • Year Released: 2018
  • Regions for sale: Europe
Apollo Aspire XP

The sixth place in the overall ranking was scored by the debutant in the comparative tests — the Nexen N’Fera Sport model. This tire became available retail in the summer of 2019, yet it finally made it to the Auto Bild test only in 2020.

The Nexen N’Fera Sport fully demonstrated its strong sides on dry pavement, but it was also quite convincing in the wet. In addition, the test experts appreciated its smooth ride and low noise emission. It only weak side was increased rolling resistance.

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  • This tire replaced Nexen / N Fera SU1
  • Available Sizes in Line: 57
  • Original Equipment (OE) tires for:
    • • Audi A3 8Y [2020 .. 2023]
    • • Porsche Panamera II (971) Facelift [2020 .. 2023]
    • • Volkswagen Golf Mk8 (CD1) [2019 .. 2023]
    • • Seat Leon KL [2020 .. 2023]
    • • BMW 2 Series Active Tourer U06 [2022 .. 2023]
    • • BMW X1 II (F48) Facelift [2019 .. 2023]
    • • BMW iX [2021 .. 2023]
  • Recommended Tire by Tests
  • Year Released: 2018
  • Regions for sale: Europe, Russia+
Nexen N Fera Sport

The Falken Azenis FK510 model, which scored the seventh place, got an «Exemplary» verdict, just as all of the above-mentioned models. When testing the Falken tires, the experts did not elicit any significant drawbacks. The list of their doubtless strong sides includes: well-balanced performance both in the wet and in the dry, consistent handling response, short braking distance on wet pavement, low noise emission, high treadwear, and compelling price.

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Price/Quality Wet Performance Dry Performance Comfort Treadwear Handling Snow/Ice Performance
  • This tire has been replaced by Falken / Azenis FK520
  • This tire has run-flat model:
  • Available Sizes in Line: 205
  • Original Equipment (OE) tires for:
    • • Audi A1 GB [2018 .. 2023]
    • • Toyota Mirai II [2020 .. 2023]
  • Recommended Tire by Tests
  • Year Released: 2016
  • Regions for sale: North America, Central & South America, Europe, Russia+, Japan, South Korea, Middle East, Africa, Oceania
Falken Azenis FK510

«Good»

The leader of the trio with a «Good» verdict, Nokian Powerproof, scored only the eighth place. Crisp steering response, consistent handling feedback, and efficient braking on wet and dry pavements — everything was spoiled by low resistance to wear.

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Price/Quality Wet Performance Dry Performance Handling Treadwear Comfort
  • Year Released: 2019
  • Regions for sale: Europe
Nokian Powerproof

Firestone Roadhawk (which scored the 18th place last year) and Fulda SportControl 2 shared the ninth place. The Firestone tires yield better results on wet pavement, while the Fulda model showed itself to the best advantage in the dry. The expected mileage of these models also did not satisfy the Auto Bild experts.

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Dry Performance Price/Quality Comfort Handling Wet Performance Treadwear
  • Year Released: 2016
  • Regions for sale: Europe, Russia+, South Africa
Firestone RoadHawk

«Satisfactory»

The Auto Bild summer tire test 2020 became the place for a curious duel between two brands, which in fact belong to one Japanese corporation — Bridgestone and Falken. The model of the flagship brand lost it: Bridgestone Potenza S001 occupied the eleventh line of the tournament bracket. The reasons for that were quite trivial: high rolling resistance and low treadwear.

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Bridgestone Potenza S001

Dry Performance Handling Price/Quality Comfort Wet Performance Treadwear
  • Many sizes of this line have been discontinued.
  • This tire has been replaced by Bridgestone / Potenza Sport
  • This tire replaced 🏁 Bridgestone / Potenza RE050
  • This tire has run-flat model:
  • Available Sizes in Line: 90
  • Original Equipment (OE) tires for:
    • • Renault Megane IV (9A) [2016 .. 2022]
    • • Ferrari 458 Italia
    • • Aston Martin Rapide
    • • Audi RS5
    • • Alfa Romeo Giulia 952 [2015 .. 2023]
    • • BMW i8 [2013 .. 2018]
    • • BMW i8 Facelift [2018 .. 2020]
    • • Lexus LFA A10 [2010 .. 2012]
    • • Skoda Superb
    • • Opel Astra
    • • Opel Insignia
    • • Mazda MX-5
    • • Ford Galaxy
    • • BMW 7 Series
    • • Audi A6
    • • Audi RS6
    • • Audi RS7
    • • Audi TT
    • • Audi A4
    • • Audi Q2 GA [2016 .. 2020]
    • • Audi A7
    • • Audi A1
    • • Audi S1 8X [2014 .. 2018]
    • • Audi A5
    • • Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
    • • Mercedes-Benz S-Class
    • • Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
    • • Mercedes-Benz C-Class
    • • Porsche Boxster
    • • Porsche Cayman
    • • Ferrari FF [2011 .. 2017]
    • • Volkswagen Golf
    • • Volvo S60
    • • Volvo V60
    • • BMW 1 Series
    • • BMW 3 Series
    • • Mitsubishi Mirage
    • • Ford S-MAX
    • • Volkswagen Polo
    • • Opel Meriva
    • • BMW 4 Series
    • • Mercedes-Benz E-Class
    • • Fiat 124 Spider 348 [2015 .. 2020]
    • • Infiniti Q60
    • • Kia Stinger
    • • Lexus LC Z100 [2017 .. 2023]
    • • Nissan Sentra
    • • Nissan Tiida
    • • Opel Zafira Tourer C [2011 .. 2016]
    • • Seat Ateca
    • • Volkswagen T-Roc I (A11/AC7) [2017 .. 2023]
  • Recommended Tire by Tests
  • Year Released: 2010
  • Regions for sale: North America, Central & South America, Europe, Russia+, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Middle East, Oceania
Bridgestone Potenza S001

The next two lines in the Auto Bild ranking of summer tires 2020 were occupied by tire models from one and the same manufacturer. The twelfth place was scored by the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 with its good hydroplaning resistance but limited treadlife, which were just a little bit better than the new model of the season, the budget Laufenn S Fit EQ+ (the thirteenth place) with low rolling resistance and insufficient handling response on wet pavement.

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Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

Price/Quality Dry Performance Wet Performance Handling Comfort Treadwear
  • This tire has been replaced by Hankook / Ventus S1 evo3 EV K127E
  • This tire replaced Hankook / Ventus S1 evo2 K117
  • Available Sizes in Line: 213
  • Original Equipment (OE) tires for:
    • • Audi RS6 C8 [2019 .. 2023]
    • • Audi RS7 C8 [2019 .. 2023]
    • • BMW 3 Series VII (G20/G21) [2018 .. 2023]
    • • BMW Z4 III (G29) [2018 .. 2023]
    • • Audi S3 8V [2013 .. 2016]
    • • Audi S3 8V Facelift [2016 .. 2020]
    • • Audi S3 8Y [2020 .. 2023]
    • • Tesla Model 3 [2017 .. 2023]
    • • BMW 2 Series F44 [2019 .. 2023]
    • • Porsche Boxster III (981) [2012 .. 2017]
    • • Porsche Cayman II (981) [2013 .. 2016]
    • • MINI Cooper F55/F56 [2014 .. 2021]
    • • MINI Cooper F55/F56 Facelift II [2021 .. 2023]
    • • BMW 2 Series Active Tourer F45 Facelift [2018 .. 2021]
    • • BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer F46 Facelift [2018 .. 2023]
    • • BMW 5 Series VII (G30/G31) [2016 .. 2020]
    • • Audi A1 citycarver GB [2019 .. 2023]
    • • Volkswagen Golf Mk8 (CD1) [2019 .. 2023]
    • • Mercedes-Benz S-Class W223 [2020 .. 2023]
    • • Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk8 (CD1) [2020 .. 2023]
    • • Volkswagen Golf R Mk8 (CD1) [2020 .. 2023]
    • • BMW i4 G26 [2021 .. 2023]
    • • BMW 4 Series G22/G23/G26 [2020 .. 2024]
  • Recommended Tire by Tests
  • Year Released: 2019
  • Regions for sale: North America, Central & South America, Europe, Russia+, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Middle East, Oceania
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

The tires Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 (short braking distance on dry pavement, the fourteenth place), Kleber Dyxnaxer UHP (high treadwear, the fifteenth place), and Uniroyal RainSport 3 (fuel-efficient rolling resistance, the sixteenths place), also got a «Satisfactory» verdict from the test experts. All the three models were stopped from scoring higher lines in the tournament bracket by their substandard wet handling response.

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Dry Performance Wet Performance Comfort Handling Price/Quality Treadwear
  • This tire replaced Dunlop / Sport Maxx RT
  • This tire has run-flat model:
  • Available Sizes in Line: 141
  • Original Equipment (OE) tires for:
    • • MINI Clubman F54 [2015 .. 2019]
    • • MINI Clubman F54 Facelift [2019 .. 2023]
    • • BMW 5 Series VII (G30/G31) [2016 .. 2020]
    • • BMW 5 Series VII (G30/G31) Facelift [2020 .. 2023]
    • • BMW 6 Series III LCI (F06/F12/F13) [2015 .. 2019]
    • • Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class X253 [2015 .. 2019]
    • • Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class X253 Facelift [2019 .. 2023]
  • Year Released: 2016
  • Regions for sale: USA+, Canada, Europe, Russia+, South Africa, Oceania
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2

«Conditionally Recommended»

The four bottom lines in the final standings were occupied by the «promising candidates», who, regrettably, all demonstrated low treadwear, which devalued their total scores. The Kumho Ecsta PS71, which occupied the seventeenth place in the final standings, nonetheless demonstrated good traction on wet pavement and excellent hydroplaning resistance.

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Dry Performance Wet Performance Handling Treadwear Comfort
  • This tire has run-flat model:
  • Available Sizes in Line: 88
  • Original Equipment (OE) tires for:
    • • Skoda Octavia Mk4 A8 (NX) [2020 .. 2023]
    • • Kia
    • • Hyundai Grandeur VI (IG) Facelift [2020 .. 2024]
    • • Haval
  • Recommended Tire by Tests
  • Year Released: 2016
  • Regions for sale: Canada, Central & South America, Europe, Russia+, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Oceania
Kumho Ecsta PS71

The Maxxis Victra Sport 5 model distinguished itself with dynamic handling, good hydroplaning resistance, and efficient braking performance. In two other tests, this tire scored the third place — Motor (2019, 235/35 ZR19) and ADAC (2020, 225/40 R18). Here, however, it only took the eighteenth place.

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Maxxis Victra Sport 5 VS5

Dry Performance Wet Performance Handling Comfort Treadwear
  • Year Released: 2018
  • Regions for sale: Canada, Central & South America, Europe, Russia+, Japan, China, South Africa, Oceania
Maxxis Victra Sport 5 VS5

Incidentally, in 2020, Taiwan’s Cheng Shin Rubber extended its range with the summer model Maxxis Victra Sport 5 SUV, specially engineered to meet the needs of heavy SUVs.

The nineteenth place in the final standings of the Auto Bild summer tire test 2020 was occupied by the Toyo Proxes Sport, which delivered rather balanced performance in the wet and in the dry (for the exception of the braking test).

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Dry Performance Handling Comfort Wet Performance Price/Quality Treadwear Snow/Ice Performance
  • Year Released: 2016
  • Regions for sale: USA+, Canada, Europe, Russia+, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Middle East, Oceania
Toyo Proxes Sport

The last twentieth place was scored by the Zeetex HP2000 vfm. Getting shortlisted for the top twenty by a sheer stroke of luck, this model could not get any higher in the tournament bracket. As it turned out, its low price and low rolling resistance still did not outweigh the understeer on wet and dry pavements, as well as limited treadlife.

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Dry Performance Wet Performance Comfort Handling Price/Quality Treadwear
  • Available Sizes in Line: 47
  • Recommended Tire by Tests
  • Year Released: 2016
  • Regions for sale: Europe, Russia+, East Asia, Middle East, North Africa
Zeetex HP2000 vfm


Price

 

Conclusions

Tires worthy of «Exemplary» verdict do not necessarily have to be expensive. Five of the seven models of the test that got such high critical acclaim are available retail at a fair price (by the «fair price» term the German experts mean the ratio of the tire’s performance, including expected mileage, and the suggested retail price).

Besides the Auto Bild tests, there are plenty of tests performed by other industry publications available on our website.