ADAC: Summer Tire Test R16 2018

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

In this 205/55 R16 test, premium manufacturers take the top three places. Michelin lead the way, having the lowest wear on test and proving to be excellent in the dry, Bridgestone have a surprisingly strong performance in the wet to score second place overall, and Continental have a very balanced showing for the last of the podium spots.

Michelin Primacy 3 - Winner Recommended

73 42

· Summer · 2011 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Very balanced with top marks when worn, especially good on dry roads, still very good in the wet.
Treadwear Wet Performance Dry Performance Fuel Consumption

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

Test Score:

2.1
Bridgestone Turanza T001 Evo

N/A 24

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Very balanced with top marks in the wet, good on dry roads
Wet Performance Dry Performance Fuel Consumption

Europe

Test Score:

2.3
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5

77 48

· Summer · 2012 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Very well balanced with top fuel consumption, especially good in the wet.
Wet Performance Dry Performance Fuel Consumption

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

Test Score:

2.3
Firestone RoadHawk

68 41

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
A very balanced tire, very good in the wet.
Wet Performance Dry Performance Fuel Consumption Noise / Comfort

Europe · Russia+ · South Africa

Test Score:

2.3
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

81 56

· Summer · 2015 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Very balanced with top marks on dry roads, still good in the wet.
Wet Performance Dry Performance Fuel Consumption

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

Test Score:

2.4
Semperit Speed-Life 2

79 32

· Summer · 2015 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Very balanced, especially good on wet roads, but still good in the dry.
Wet Performance Dry Performance Fuel Consumption

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

2.4
Kumho Ecsta HS51

76 39

· Summer · 2015 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good in the wet. Slightly weak in the dry when compared to the best on test.
Wet Performance Fuel Consumption

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

Test Score:

2.6
Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue

75 37

· Summer · 2012 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Very good in the dry, low wear and low fuel consumption. A little weak in the wet.
Treadwear Fuel Consumption Dry Performance Noise / Comfort

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

Test Score:

2.6
Fulda EcoControl HP

78 14

· Summer · 2011 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Low wear. Relatively weak in the wet, slightly weak on dry roads.
Treadwear Fuel Consumption

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

2.9
Giti GitiPremium H1

71 23

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Relatively weak in the dry and wet, slightly high wear.
Fuel Consumption

Europe · Southeast Asia

Test Score:

3