TCS: Summer Tire Test R17 2020

As part of the TCS summer tire test 2020, 28 tires were tested in two dimensions. With the exception of two tires, the TCS can recommend all tire models tested for purchase. Compared to the previous year, the tested tires in the size (235/55 R17 103W) for vans and mid-range SUVs were particularly positive.

Michelin Primacy 4 - Winner Recommended

84 59

· Summer · 2017 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Very balanced tire. Top grade on wet roads. Top grade in terms of wear. Good on dry roads and in terms of fuel consumption.
Treadwear Wet Performance Dry Performance Fuel Consumption Comfort / Noise

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

Test Score:

72
Bridgestone Turanza T005 Recommended

83 61

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Very balanced tire. Very good at fuel consumption. Good on dry and wet roads. Good in wear and tear.
Treadwear Wet Performance Fuel Consumption Dry Performance

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

Test Score:

68
Maxxis Premitra 5 HP5 Recommended

75 43

· Summer · 2015 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Very balanced tire. Good on dry and wet roads. Good in fuel consumption. Good in wear and tear.
Treadwear Wet Performance Fuel Consumption Dry Performance

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

Test Score:

64
Pirelli Cinturato P7 Recommended

68 59

· Summer · 2004 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Very balanced tire. Top grade on dry roads. Good on wet roads. Good in fuel consumption.
Treadwear Wet Performance Fuel Consumption Dry Performance

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

Test Score:

64
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 Recommended

78 54

· Summer · 2015 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Good on wet roads. Good in fuel consumption. Good in wear and tear. Slight weaknesses on dry roads.
Treadwear Wet Performance Fuel Consumption Dry Performance

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

Test Score:

56
Semperit Speed-Life 2 Recommended

79 32

· Summer · 2015 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Top grade in terms of wear. Good on dry roads. Good in fuel consumption. Slight weaknesses on wet roads.
Treadwear Fuel Consumption Dry Performance Wet Performance

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

56
Yokohama BluEarth RV-02 Recommended

72 23

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

Verdict:
Top marks for noise. Good in wear and tear. Slight weaknesses on dry roads. Highest fuel consumption. Slight weaknesses on wet roads.
Comfort / Noise Wet Performance

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

Test Score:

56
Continental EcoContact 6 Recommended

66 55

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Top marks for fuel consumption. Top grade in terms of wear. Good on dry roads. Quiet tire. Slight weaknesses on wet roads.
Treadwear Fuel Consumption Dry Performance Comfort / Noise Wet Performance

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

Test Score:

54
ESA-Tecar Spirit Pro Recommended

74 29

· Summer · 2019 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Top grade in terms of wear. Good on dry roads. Quiet tire. Good in fuel consumption. Slight weaknesses on wet roads.
Treadwear Fuel Consumption Dry Performance Comfort / Noise Wet Performance

Europe

Test Score:

54
Kumho Ecsta HS51 Recommended

72 37

· Summer · 2015 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Top grade on wet roads. Quiet tire. Good in fuel consumption. Slight weaknesses on dry roads.
Treadwear Wet Performance Fuel Consumption Comfort / Noise Dry Performance

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

Test Score:

50
Kleber Dynaxer HP3 Recommended

73 22

· Summer · 2010 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Good on dry roads. Good in fuel consumption. Good in wear and tear. Loudest tire. Slight weaknesses on wet roads.
Treadwear Fuel Consumption Dry Performance Wet Performance Comfort / Noise

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

44
Laufenn S FIT EQ

70 24

· Summer · 2015 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good on dry roads. Quiet tire. Good in fuel consumption. Good in wear and tear. Weak on wet roads.
Treadwear Fuel Consumption Dry Performance Comfort / Noise Wet Performance

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

10