ADAC: Summer Tire Test R17 2020

Last year’s test of commercial tires in the dimension 215/65 R16C, which ADAC performed by the same procedure that it used for testing passenger-car tires, elicited mediocre results from most of the models. This is why this year the publication’s experts decided to conduct a test of summer tires in size 235/55 R17, which can be fitted both on midsize SUVs and light minivans.

Michelin Primacy 4 - Winner Recommended

85 61

· Summer · 2017 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Well-balanced performance, excellent results on wet pavement, particularly in terms of handling and braking, great results on dry pavement.
Treadwear Wet Performance Dry Performance Noise / Comfort

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

Test Score:

1.9
Bridgestone Turanza T005

84 61

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Well-balanced performance, very good results on dry and wet pavements, low fuel consumption.
Wet Performance Dry Performance Fuel Consumption

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

Test Score:

2.1
Maxxis Premitra 5 HP5

76 45

· Summer · 2015 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Well-balanced performance, very good results on dry pavement, good results in the wet.
Wet Performance Dry Performance

Mexico · Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · Japan · China · Middle East · South Africa · Oceania

Test Score:

2.3
Pirelli Cinturato P7

68 59

· Summer · 2004 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Well-balanced performance, excellent results on dry pavement, especially in terms of handling stability, good results in the wet. Low treadwear.
Wet Performance Dry Performance Treadwear

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

Test Score:

2.3
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

81 56

· Summer · 2015 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Great results on wet pavement. Relatively weak results in the dry.
Wet Performance Dry Performance

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

Test Score:

2.7
Semperit Speed-Life 2

79 32

· Summer · 2015 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Very high treadwear. Relatively weak results on wet pavement, especially in terms of handling and braking performance.
Treadwear Fuel Consumption

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

2.7
Yokohama BluEarth RV-02

73 25

· Summer · 2014 · Light Truck / SUV - Highway Rib Summer

Verdict:
Smooth noiseless ride. Relatively weak results on wet and dry pavements, increased fuel consumption.
Noise / Comfort Fuel Consumption

USA+ · Canada · Central & South America · Europe · East Asia · Southeast Asia · Middle East

Test Score:

2.7
Continental EcoContact 6

67 55

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Low fuel consumption, high treadwear, good results on wet pavement. Relatively weak results on wet pavement.
Treadwear Fuel Consumption Dry Performance Noise / Comfort Wet Performance

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

Test Score:

2.8
ESA-Tecar Spirit Pro

74 29

· Summer · 2019 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Very high treadwear. Relatively poor results on wet pavement.
Treadwear Wet Performance

Europe

Test Score:

2.8
Kumho Ecsta HS51

76 39

· Summer · 2015 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Very good results on wet pavement. Relatively weak results on dry pavement, relatively low treadwear.
Wet Performance Treadwear Dry Performance

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

Test Score:

3
Kleber Dynaxer HP3

73 22

· Summer · 2010 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Low fuel consumption. Weak results on wet pavement, increased external noise.
Fuel Consumption Wet Performance Noise / Comfort

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

3.3
Laufenn S FIT EQ

70 24

· Summer · 2015 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good results on wet pavement. Very poor performance on wet pavement.
Noise / Comfort Wet Performance

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

5