ADAC: Summer Tires For Vans 2019

For the first time the ADAC has tested 16 summer tires of the dimension 215/65 R 16 C for Vans. Some of VW's T5 and T6 models can also be fitted with these tires. The results of the comparative test of the C-tires are sobering: Five models make the ADAC verdict "satisfactory", nine test candidates receive because of pronounced weaknesses on wet the ADAC judgment "poor".

Apollo Altrust - Winner

N/A 20

· Summer · 2018 · Light Truck / SUV - Commercial

Verdict:
Top marks on dry roads. A little weaker in the wet. Relatively high consumption and wear.
Treadwear Fuel Consumption Dry Performance

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

Test Score:

2.8
Goodyear EfficientGrip Cargo

N/A 26

· Summer · 2016 · Light Truck / SUV - Commercial

Verdict:
Very low wear. Good on dry roads. A little weak in the wet.
Treadwear Fuel Consumption Dry Performance

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

Test Score:

3.1
Pirelli Carrier

N/A 30

· Summer · 2014 · Light Truck / SUV - Commercial

Verdict:
Low wear. A little weak in the wet.
Treadwear Fuel Consumption

North America · Europe · Russia+ · East Asia · Southeast Asia · Middle East

Test Score:

3.1
Nokian cLine Van

N/A 18

· All Season · 2014 · Light Truck / SUV - Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season

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

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+ · Japan · South Korea · Southeast Asia · Middle East

Test Score:

3.3
Continental ContiVanContact 200

71 27

· Summer · 2013 · Light Truck / SUV - Commercial

Verdict:
Good fuel consumption and wear. Weak in the dry. A little weaker in the wet.
Treadwear Fuel Consumption

Europe · Russia+ · East Asia · North Africa

Test Score:

3.4
Maxxis Vansmart MCV3+

N/A 18

· Summer · 2016 · Light Truck / SUV - Commercial

Verdict:
Very low wear. Especially good on dry roads. Weak in the wet. Relatively high fuel consumption.
Treadwear Dry Performance Wet Performance

Mexico · Europe · Russia+ · Oceania

Test Score:

3.7
Kumho PorTran KC53

N/A 18

· Summer · 2013 · Light Truck / SUV - Commercial

Verdict:
The quietest tire in the test. Weak in the wet.
Treadwear Fuel Consumption Wet Performance

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

Test Score:

3.8
Falken Linam Van01

N/A 24

· All Season · 2017 · Light Truck / SUV - Commercial

Verdict:
Very low wear. Very weak in the wet.
Treadwear Fuel Consumption Wet Performance

Europe · Russia+ · Africa · Oceania

Test Score:

4.6
Uniroyal RainMax 3

N/A 21

· Summer · 2018 · Light Truck / SUV - Commercial

Verdict:
Low fuel consumption. Weak in the dry and wet.
Treadwear Fuel Consumption Wet Performance

Europe

Test Score:

4.6
Michelin Agilis +

81 23

· Summer · 2012 · Light Truck / SUV - Commercial

Verdict:
Very low wear. Very weak in the wet. Relatively loud.
Treadwear Fuel Consumption Wet Performance

Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · Oceania

Test Score:

4.9
Fulda Conveo Tour 2

N/A 18

· Summer · 2017 · Light Truck / SUV - Commercial

Verdict:
Very low wear. Good on dry roads. Very weak in the wet. Relatively loud.
Treadwear Fuel Consumption Dry Performance Wet Performance Noise

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

5
Nexen Roadian CT8

N/A 21

· Summer · 2010 · Light Truck / SUV - Commercial

Verdict:
Top marks in fuel consumption. Good on dry roads. Very weak in the wet. Relatively high wear.
Fuel Consumption Dry Performance Wet Performance

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

Test Score:

5
Sava Trenta 2

N/A 21

· Summer · 2017 · Light Truck / SUV - Commercial

Verdict:
Very low wear. Good on dry roads. Very weak in the wet.
Treadwear Fuel Consumption Dry Performance Wet Performance

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

5
Semperit Van-Life 2

N/A 22

· Summer · 2016 · Light Truck / SUV - Commercial

Verdict:
Low wear. Very weak in the wet. Quite weak on a dry road.
Treadwear Fuel Consumption Wet Performance

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

5.1
Hankook Vantra LT (RA18)

70 20

· Summer · 2012 · Light Truck / SUV - Commercial

Verdict:
Good on dry roads. Very weak in the wet. Relatively high wear.
Treadwear Fuel Consumption Dry Performance Wet Performance

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

Test Score:

5.5
Kleber Transpro

71 15

· Summer · 2010 · Light Truck / SUV - Commercial

Verdict:
Low wear. Very weak in the wet. Weak on dry roads.
Treadwear Wet Performance Dry Performance

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

5.5