ADAC: Summer Tire Test R15 2019

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.

Bridgestone Turanza T005 - Winner Recommended

81 61

Passenger · 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

Americas · Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia · Middle East & North Africa · Oceania

Test Score:

2
Vredestein Sportrac 5 Recommended

77 27

Passenger · 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

Northern America · Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Test Score:

2.1
Michelin CrossClimate+

83 65

Passenger · 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

Northern America · Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Test Score:

2.6
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance

78 48

Passenger · 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

Eastern Asia · Americas · Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia · Oceania

Test Score:

2.7
Firestone RoadHawk

70 41

Passenger · 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 · Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Test Score:

2.8
Kumho Ecowing ES01 KH27

71 20

Passenger · Summer · 2013 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Good fuel consumption and wear. Slightly weak in the dry and wet.
Treadwear Fuel Consumption

Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia · Oceania

Test Score:

2.8
Maxxis Mecotra ME3

73 26

Passenger · 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

South-Eastern Asia · Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Test Score:

2.8
Toyo Proxes CF2

79 21

Passenger · Summer · 2013 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Good in the dry. A little weak in the wet.
Treadwear Fuel Consumption Dry Performance Noise

Asia · Latin America and the Caribbean · Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Test Score:

2.8
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5

78 43

Passenger · Summer · 2012 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Good in the dry and wet. High wear.
Fuel Consumption Dry Performance Noise Wet Performance

Americas · Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia · Sub-Saharan Africa · Oceania

Test Score:

3
Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun

76 35

Passenger · Summer · 2017 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

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

Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Test Score:

3
Semperit Comfort-Life 2

75 19

Passenger · Summer · 2011 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Relatively weak in the dry and wet.
Treadwear Fuel Consumption

Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Test Score:

3
Giti GitiSynergy E1

N/A 22

Passenger · Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Low fuel consumption, low wear. Relatively weak on dry and wet roads.
Treadwear Fuel Consumption Noise

Europe

Test Score:

3.2
Petlas Imperium PT515

N/A 15

Passenger · Summer · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Relatively weak on dry and wet roads.
Treadwear Fuel Consumption

Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Test Score:

3.3
Hankook Kinergy Eco2 K435

74 30

Passenger · 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

Eastern Asia · Latin America and the Caribbean · Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia · Oceania

Test Score:

3.4
Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde

79 32

Passenger · Summer · 2012 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Relatively weak in the wet.
Treadwear Fuel Consumption Noise Wet Performance

Northern America · Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Test Score:

3.4
Linglong GREEN-Max HP010

N/A 16

Passenger · Summer · 2012 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Relatively weak on dry roads, high wear.
Fuel Consumption Noise

Eastern Asia · Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Test Score:

3.5