Auto Motor und Sport: Summer Tire Test R17 2019

The 2019 Auto Motor und Sport tyre test has tested eleven crossover SUV tyres in 215/55 R17. While this fitment isn't the most exciting fitment in the world, usually being found fitted to vehicles like the Vauxhall Mokka, Skoda Karoq, Seat Ateca, Hyundai Kona and Audi Q2, it is a high growth segment thanks to the huge sales of these types of cars.

Nokian Wetproof - Winner

81 45

· Summer · 2019 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Very high wet grip, good handling in the dry, well balanced. High rolling resistance, slow steering.
Wet / Dry Braking Noise Wet / Dry Handling Comfort

Europe

Test Score:

88
Bridgestone Turanza T005

84 63

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
High lateral stability, good steering speed and accuracy, low rolling resistance. Relatively long wet braking.
Dry Braking Rolling Resistance Wet Handling

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

Test Score:

86
Michelin Primacy 4

85 61

· Summer · 2017 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Short dry braking, easy to manage. Poor wet grip, average aquaplaning resistance.
Dry Braking Rolling Resistance Comfort Dry Handling

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

Test Score:

86
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance

80 51

· Summer · 2013 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Good wet handling, good aquaplaning resistance. Slight understeer in the dry.
Straight Aquaplaning Wet Handling

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

Test Score:

83
Pirelli Cinturato P7

68 59

· Summer · 2004 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good wet and dry handling, short wet braking distances. Long dry braking distances, poor aquaplaning resistance.
Wet Braking Comfort Dry Handling Noise

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

Test Score:

83
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

81 56

· Summer · 2015 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Good braking performance, good dry handling. Average wet performance, sluggish steering reactions.
Wet / Dry Braking Noise Dry Handling Straight Aquaplaning

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

Test Score:

83
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5

77 48

· Summer · 2012 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Short wet braking, high aquaplaning resistance. Long dry braking, high levels of understeer in the dry.
Wet Handling Straight Aquaplaning Wet Braking Comfort Dry Braking Noise Dry Handling

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

Test Score:

81
Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun

76 43

· Summer · 2017 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good in the dry and wet. Understeer during wet handling, very high rolling resistance.
Straight Aquaplaning Rolling Resistance

Europe · Russia+ · South Africa

Test Score:

77
Giti GitiPremium H1

71 23

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Good dry handling, good comfort, low noise. Poor braking results, understeer in the wet.
Noise Comfort Dry Handling Wet / Dry Braking Wet Handling

Europe · Southeast Asia

Test Score:

71
Nexen N Blue HD Plus

74 27

· Summer · 2014 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Acceptable handling. Relatively wear dry and wet grip.
Straight Aquaplaning Wet Handling

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

Test Score:

69
Toyo Proxes CF2 SUV

73 25

· Summer · 2015 · Light Truck / SUV - Street/Sport Truck Summer

Verdict:
Acceptable dry performance, good comfort, low noise. Weak wet grip, worst aquaplaning resistance on test.
Noise Wet / Dry Braking Wet / Dry Handling

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

Test Score:

65