TCS: Summer Tire Test R18 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.

Continental PremiumContact 6 - Winner Recommended

88 70

· Summer · 2016 · 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 Fuel Consumption Dry Performance Comfort

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

Test Score:

68
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Recommended

77 65

· Summer · 2015 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

Verdict:
Very balanced tire. Top grade in terms of wear. Good on dry and 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 · Oceania

Test Score:

68
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Recommended

87 62

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

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

Europe · Russia+ · Japan · China · Southeast Asia · Middle East · South Africa · Oceania

Test Score:

66
Maxxis Victra Sport 5 VS5 Recommended

74 47

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Very balanced tire. Top grade in terms of wear. Top marks for noise. Good on dry and wet roads.
Treadwear Wet Performance Dry Performance Noise

Canada · Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · Japan · China · South Africa · Oceania

Test Score:

66
Nexen N Fera Sport Recommended

75 41

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Ultra 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:

58
Sava Intensa UHP 2 Recommended

74 40

· Summer · 2017 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

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

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

56
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Recommended

80 39

· Summer · 2012 · Passenger - Max 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

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+ · Southeast Asia

Test Score:

56
Falken Azenis FK510 Recommended

80 63

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

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

North America · Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · Japan · South Korea · Middle East · Oceania

Test Score:

52
Bridgestone Potenza S001 Recommended

70 46

· Summer · 2010 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

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

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

Test Score:

50
Kumho Ecsta PS71 Recommended

67 42

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good on dry roads. Good on wet roads. Good in fuel consumption. Lowest mileage.
Wet Performance Fuel Consumption Dry Performance Treadwear

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

Test Score:

50
Nokian Powerproof Recommended

76 44

· Summer · 2019 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good on dry roads. Good on wet roads. Good in fuel consumption. Top marks for noise. Lowest mileage.
Wet Performance Fuel Consumption Noise Treadwear

Europe

Test Score:

50
Pirelli P Zero PZ4 Recommended

81 63

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

Verdict:
Very good on dry roads. Top grade on dry roads. Good on wet roads. Lowest mileage.
Wet Performance Dry Performance Treadwear

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

Test Score:

50
Toyo Proxes Sport Recommended

71 44

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good on dry roads. Good in fuel consumption. Slight weaknesses on wet roads. Lowest mileage.
Fuel Consumption Dry Performance Treadwear Wet Performance

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+ · East Asia · Southeast Asia · Middle East · Oceania

Test Score:

50
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Recommended

81 54

· Summer · 2019 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

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

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

Test Score:

48
Cooper Zeon CS Sport Recommended

71 16

· Summer · 2013 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

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

Europe · Russia+ · South Africa

Test Score:

44
Rotalla S-Pace RU01

62 33

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Top marks for fuel consumption. Top grade in terms of wear. Top marks for noise. Slight weaknesses on dry roads. Weaknesses on wet roads.
Treadwear Fuel Consumption Noise Wet Performance Dry Performance

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

38