ADAC: Summer Tire Test R15 2019

ADAC: Summer Tire Test R15

This year, the ADAC has also tested 16 summer tires of the dimension 185/65 R15 88H (93V) for passenger cars in the small car class. Two tire models are recommended with the ADAC judgment "good". The rest of 14 test candidates with more or less pronounced weaknesses reaped the verdict "satisfactory". Included: An all-season tire, which is offered as a summer tire with winter features.

  1. Bridgestone Turanza T005 - Winner Recommended
    Bridgestone Turanza T005
    83 61
    · Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer
    Verdict:

    Very balanced summer tires with top marks on dry and wet roads.

    Treadwear   Wet Performance   Dry Performance   Fuel Consumption  
    North America North America · Central & South America Central & South America · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · China China · South Korea South Korea · Southeast Asia Southeast Asia · Middle East Middle East · Africa Africa · Oceania Oceania
    Test Score:
    2
  2. Vredestein Sportrac 5 Recommended
    Vredestein Sportrac 5
    78 26
    · Summer · 2012 · Passenger - High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Very balanced summer tires, especially good on wet roads and low wear.

    Treadwear   Wet Performance   Dry Performance   Noise   Fuel Consumption  
    USA+ USA+ · Canada Canada · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+
    Test Score:
    2.1
  3. Michelin CrossClimate+
    Michelin CrossClimate+
    80 69
    · All Season · 2017 · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season
    Verdict:

    Top marks in wear, good on wet roads. A little weak in the dry compared to the best on test.

    Treadwear   Wet Performance   Fuel Consumption  
    USA+ USA+ · Canada Canada · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · East Asia East Asia · Middle East Middle East
    Test Score:
    2.6
  4. Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
    Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
    80 50
    · Summer · 2013 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer
    Verdict:

    Especially good on dry roads and low fuel consumption. A little weak in the wet compared to the best on test.

    Treadwear   Fuel Consumption   Dry Performance  
    North America North America · Central & South America Central & South America · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · East Asia East Asia · Southeast Asia Southeast Asia · Middle East Middle East · South Africa South Africa · Oceania Oceania
    Test Score:
    2.7
  5. Firestone RoadHawk
    Firestone RoadHawk
    68 39
    · Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer
    Verdict:

    Top marks on dry roads. A little weaker in the wet, slightly high fuel consumption.

    Treadwear   Fuel Consumption   Dry Performance  
    Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · South Africa South Africa
    Test Score:
    2.8
  6. Kumho Ecowing ES01 KH27
    Kumho Ecowing ES01 KH27
    65 21
    · Summer · 2013 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer
    Verdict:

    Good fuel consumption and wear. Slightly weak in the dry and wet.

    Treadwear   Fuel Consumption  
    Mexico Mexico · Central & South America Central & South America · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · Southeast Asia Southeast Asia · Middle East Middle East · North Africa North Africa · Oceania Oceania
    Test Score:
    2.8
  7. Maxxis Mecotra ME3
    Maxxis Mecotra ME3
    70 22
    · Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer
    Verdict:

    Very low fuel consumption, very good in the dry. A little weak in the wet.

    Treadwear   Fuel Consumption   Dry Performance   Noise  
    Central & South America Central & South America · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · Japan Japan · Southeast Asia Southeast Asia
    Test Score:
    2.8
  8. Toyo Proxes CF2
    Toyo Proxes CF2
    78 23
    · Summer · 2013 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer
    Verdict:

    Good in the dry. A little weak in the wet.

    Treadwear   Fuel Consumption   Dry Performance   Noise  
    Mexico Mexico · Central & South America Central & South America · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · East Asia East Asia · Southeast Asia Southeast Asia · Middle East Middle East
    Test Score:
    2.8
  9. Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
    Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
    77 48
    · Summer · 2012 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer
    Verdict:

    Good in the dry and wet. High wear.

    Fuel Consumption   Dry Performance   Noise   Wet Performance  
    North America North America · Central & South America Central & South America · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · East Asia East Asia · Southeast Asia Southeast Asia · Middle East Middle East · Africa Africa · Oceania Oceania
    Test Score:
    3
  10. Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun
    Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun
    77 41
    · Summer · 2017 · Passenger - High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Good in the dry and low wear. Relatively weak in the wet.

    Treadwear   Fuel Consumption   Dry Performance  
    Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · South Africa South Africa
    Test Score:
    3
  11. Semperit Comfort-Life 2
    Semperit Comfort-Life 2
    75 19
    · Summer · 2011 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer
    Verdict:

    Relatively weak in the dry and wet.

    Treadwear   Fuel Consumption  
    Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+
    Test Score:
    3
  12. Giti GitiSynergy E1
    Giti GitiSynergy E1
    N/A 17
    · Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer
    Verdict:

    Low fuel consumption, low wear. Relatively weak on dry and wet roads.

    Treadwear   Fuel Consumption   Noise  
    Europe Europe · China China · Southeast Asia Southeast Asia · Oceania Oceania
    Test Score:
    3.2
  13. Petlas Imperium PT515
    Petlas Imperium PT515
    65 19
    · Summer · 2012 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer
    Verdict:

    Relatively weak on dry and wet roads.

    Treadwear   Fuel Consumption  
    Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+
    Test Score:
    3.3
  14. Hankook Kinergy Eco2 K435
    Hankook Kinergy Eco2 K435
    77 33
    · Summer · 2017 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer
    Verdict:

    Very low fuel consumption, good in the dry. Relatively weak in the wet.

    Treadwear   Fuel Consumption   Noise   Wet Performance  
    USA+ USA+ · Mexico Mexico · Central & South America Central & South America · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · East Asia East Asia · Southeast Asia Southeast Asia · Middle East Middle East · Africa Africa · Oceania Oceania
    Test Score:
    3.4
  15. Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde
    Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde
    77 38
    · Summer · 2012 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer
    Verdict:

    Relatively weak in the wet.

    Treadwear   Fuel Consumption   Noise   Wet Performance  
    USA+ USA+ · Canada Canada · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · Middle East Middle East
    Test Score:
    3.4
  16. Linglong GREEN-Max HP010
    Linglong GREEN-Max HP010
    67 17
    · Summer · 2012 · Passenger - High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Relatively weak on dry roads, high wear.

    Fuel Consumption   Noise  
    Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · East Asia East Asia
    Test Score:
    3.5
Year
2019
Tire Test Original Link
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Tire Size
185/65R15
Season
Summer
Auto Type
Passenger
List Type
Professional Tire Test
Region
Europe
Date added
Mar 02, 2019
Date updated
Feb 15, 2021

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