GTÜ/ACE/ARBÖ: Summer Tire Test R16 2019

In the test: nine current summer tires of the popular compact car dimension 205/55 R16 to 100 euros. The quality of the test tires is convincing, but only three models achieve the best rating.

Nokian Wetproof - Winner Recommended

81 43

· Summer · 2019 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Very balanced summer tires. Excellent handling qualities on wet and dry roads. Short wet and dry braking distances, good safety reserves in aquaplaning.
Wet Handling Dry Braking Price Wet Braking Noise Aquaplaning

Europe

Test Score:

153
Dunlop Sport BluResponse Recommended

80 56

· Summer · 2012 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
A solid performing ultra high performance tire without shortcomings. Short dry braking and good ride quality, low rolling resistance, very good aquaplaning resistance.
Dry Braking Rolling Resistance Wet Handling Aquaplaning Dry Handling

Mexico · Europe · Russia+ · East Asia · South Africa · Oceania

Test Score:

152
Continental PremiumContact 6 Recommended

88 70

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Good results in the dry and wet. Reduced aquaplaning resistance.
Dry Braking Wet Braking Dry Handling Aquaplaning

North America · Europe · Russia+ · Japan · Middle East · Africa · Oceania

Test Score:

151
Bridgestone Turanza T005

83 61

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Short dry braking and good ride quality, low rolling resistance, very good aquaplaning resistance.
Dry Braking Rolling Resistance Wet Handling Aquaplaning Dry Handling Noise

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

Test Score:

150
Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun

77 41

· Summer · 2017 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good aquaplaning resistance. Long dry braking.
Price Aquaplaning Dry Handling Dry Braking Rolling Resistance

Europe · Russia+ · South Africa

Test Score:

146
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance

80 50

· Summer · 2013 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Very low rolling resistance. Especially good in the wet.
Rolling Resistance Wet Handling Noise Dry Braking Dry Handling

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

Test Score:

143
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

78 54

· Summer · 2015 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
The shortest wet and dry braking distances. Reduced aquaplaning resistance.
Dry Braking Price Wet Braking Noise Rolling Resistance Wet Handling Aquaplaning

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

Test Score:

143
Michelin Primacy 4

84 59

· Summer · 2017 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Good aquaplaning resistance. Relatively weak in the wet, slightly weak on dry roads, high purchase price.
Noise Aquaplaning Dry Braking Price Wet Handling

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

Test Score:

137
Pirelli Cinturato P7

68 59

· Summer · 2004 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
The shortest wet braking distances. Long braking distances in the dry, high rolling resistance. Unstable at the limit during wet and dry handling, reduced aquaplaning resistance.
Wet Braking Dry Braking Rolling Resistance Wet Handling Aquaplaning Dry Handling

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

Test Score:

130