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

83 59

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

Test Score:

2
Vredestein Sportrac 5 Recommended

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+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

2.1
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+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+ · East Asia · Middle East

Test Score:

2.6
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 · Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · East Asia · Southeast Asia · Middle East · South Africa · Oceania

Test Score:

2.7
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 · Russia+ · South Africa

Test Score:

2.8
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 · Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · Southeast Asia · Middle East · North Africa · Oceania

Test Score:

2.8
Maxxis Mecotra ME3

70 20

· 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 · Europe · Russia+ · Japan · Southeast Asia

Test Score:

2.8
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 · Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · East Asia · Southeast Asia · Middle East

Test Score:

2.8
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 · Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · East Asia · Southeast Asia · Middle East · Africa · Oceania

Test Score:

3
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 · Russia+ · South Africa

Test Score:

3
Semperit Comfort-Life 2

75 19

· Summer · 2011 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

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

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

3
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 · China · Southeast Asia · Oceania

Test Score:

3.2
Petlas Imperium PT515

65 19

· Summer · 2012 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

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

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

3.3
Hankook Kinergy Eco2 K435

77 31

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

Test Score:

3.4
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+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+ · Middle East

Test Score:

3.4
Linglong GREEN-Max HP010

67 17

· Summer · 2012 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

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

Europe · Russia+ · East Asia

Test Score:

3.5