ADAC: Summer Tire Test R14 2018

In 2018, German test body ADAC have tested fourteen 175/65 R14 summer tires, and sixteen in the larger 205/55 R16 size.

In this 175/65 R14 test, the mid range brands dominate! Falken impressively win the test and continue their run of recently form with the SN832 Ecorun having a very balanced overall performance.

The Continental owned brand Semperit finishes in second place, owing to an excellent wet performance, and third place was the best result a premium manufacturer could manage with the Dunlop proving to be a well balanced tire.

Falken Sincera SN832 Ecorun - Winner Recommended

79 17

· Summer · 2014 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Very balanced summer tires, especially good on dry roads, good in the wet.
Treadwear Wet Performance Dry Performance Fuel Consumption Noise / Comfort

Europe · Russia+ · South Korea · Middle East · Africa

Test Score:

2.3
Semperit Comfort-Life 2 Recommended

75 19

· Summer · 2011 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Very balanced summer tyres, especially good on wet roads.
Treadwear Wet Performance Dry Performance Fuel Consumption

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

2.4
Dunlop StreetResponse 2

73 21

· Summer · 2014 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Good on dry roads. When compared to the best, slightly weak in the wet.
Treadwear Fuel Consumption Dry Performance Noise / Comfort

Europe

Test Score:

2.6
Kleber Dynaxer HP3

73 22

· Summer · 2010 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Good on dry roads, relatively low wear. A little weaker on wet surfaces, relatively low fuel consumption, noisy.
Treadwear Fuel Consumption Dry Performance Noise / Comfort

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

2.8
Vredestein T-Trac 2

N/A 11

· Summer · 2013 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Relatively low fuel consumption and wear. Slightly weak in the wet.
Treadwear Fuel Consumption Dry Performance Noise / Comfort

Europe · Russia+ · Oceania

Test Score:

2.8
Apollo Amazer 4G Eco

N/A 21

· Summer · 2017 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Lowest fuel consumption, good in the dry. A little weak in the wet.
Treadwear Fuel Consumption Dry Performance

Mexico · Central & South America · Europe · Southeast Asia · South Africa

Test Score:

2.9
Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde

78 37

· Summer · 2012 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Good on dry roads, relatively low wear. A little weak in the wet.
Treadwear Fuel Consumption Dry Performance Noise / Comfort

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+ · Middle East

Test Score:

2.9
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5

77 48

· Summer · 2012 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Best in the wet, good in the dry. High wear.
Wet Performance Dry Performance Fuel Consumption Treadwear

North America · Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · East Asia · Southeast Asia · Middle East · Oceania

Test Score:

3
Goodyear EfficientGrip Compact

71 26

· Summer · 2013 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Good in the dry, low wear. Relatively weak in the wet.
Treadwear Fuel Consumption Dry Performance

Europe · Russia+ · East Asia · South Africa

Test Score:

3.1
Fulda EcoControl

70 12

· Summer · 2007 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Relatively low wear. Weak in the wet.
Treadwear Fuel Consumption Dry Performance

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

3.2