Promobil: Commercial Summer Tire Test 2019

The larger and the heavier the vehicle, the more difficult it is to bring it to a standstill. The number one factor here is, of course, dependable brakes, but extra advantage in this respect is created by low profile tires, whose outside diameter remains the same but the width of the tread pattern is increased. In its latest test, Promobil compared such «sports» tires in the size of 235/60 R17C, which can be fitted on such vehicles as VW Crafter, Mercedes Sprinter, and MAN TGE.

Continental ContiVanContact 200 - Winner Recommended

71 27

· Summer · 2013 · Light Truck / SUV - Commercial

Verdict:
Positive: Great handling response and high level of safety on dry pavement. Very low rolling resistance. Negative: Distinctly audible noise when cornering.
Rolling Resistance Lateral Stability Wet / Dry Handling Straight Hydroplaning Dry / Wet Braking

Europe · Russia+ · East Asia · North Africa

Test Score:

9.2
Nokian cLine Cargo Recommended

80 15

· Summer · 2014 · Light Truck / SUV - Commercial

Verdict:
Positive: Excellent handling and generally the best results on dry pavement. Great riding comfort. Negative: Average resistance to straight hydroplaning. High rolling resistance.
Dry / Wet Braking Outside Noise Wet / Dry Handling

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

8.8
Pirelli Carrier

N/A 30

· Summer · 2014 · Light Truck / SUV - Commercial

Verdict:
Positive: Good results on dry pavement. Excellent hydroplaning resistance. Great handling response in any weather conditions Negative: High rolling resistance. High noise emission.
Lateral / Straight Hydroplaning Wet handling Comfort

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

Test Score:

8.1
Michelin Agilis +

81 23

· Summer · 2012 · Light Truck / SUV - Commercial

Verdict:
Positive: Acceptable handling response on dry pavement (even though the tires have a slightly delayed steering response). Excellent hydroplaning resistance. Negative: Long braking distance on wet pavement. High noise emission.
Lateral / Straight Hydroplaning Wet Handling

Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · Oceania

Test Score:

7.7
Toyo Nanoenergy Van

N/A 16

· Summer · 2015 · Light Truck / SUV - Commercial

Verdict:
Positive: Acceptable results on wet pavement. Good handling in the dry. Very low rolling resistance. Negative: Delayed steering response. Long braking distance on wet pavement.
Rolling Resistance Outside Noise

Europe · Russia+ · Oceania

Test Score:

7.6
Continental VanContact 4Season

83 36

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

Verdict:
Positive: Good grip on wet pavement. Good handling in the dry. Negative: Long braking distance on wet and dry pavement (lead to subtracting from the score).
Dry / Wet Handling Wet Braking

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

7.2
Nankang CW-20

N/A 17

· Summer · 2009 · Light Truck / SUV - Commercial

Verdict:
Positive: Generally acceptable performance on wet pavement. Good handling in the dry. Very low rolling resistance. Negative: Delayed steering response. Long braking distance on wet pavement.
Rolling Resistance Dry Handling Lateral Stability Wet Braking

Europe · Russia+ · Oceania

Test Score:

5