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

89 65

Passenger · 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

Northern America · Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia · Oceania

Test Score:

68
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Recommended

86 61

Passenger · 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

Eastern Asia · Americas · Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia · Oceania

Test Score:

68
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Recommended

85 57

Passenger · 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 · Eastern Europe & Central Asia · Oceania

Test Score:

66
Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Recommended

77 39

Passenger · 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

Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia · Oceania

Test Score:

66
Nexen N'Fera Sport Recommended

77 35

Passenger · 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 · Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Test Score:

58
Sava Intensa UHP 2 Recommended

79 36

Passenger · 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 · Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Test Score:

56
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Recommended

82 36

Passenger · 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

Northern America · Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Test Score:

56
Falken Azenis FK510 Recommended

81 58

Passenger · 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

Northern America · Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia · Oceania

Test Score:

52
Bridgestone Potenza S001 Recommended

69 41

Passenger · 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

Asia · Americas · Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia · Africa · Oceania

Test Score:

50
Kumho Ecsta PS71 Recommended

61 32

Passenger · 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

Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia · Oceania

Test Score:

50
Nokian Powerproof Recommended

78 48

Passenger · 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 (2016) Recommended

67 46

Passenger · Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

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

Eastern Asia · Americas · Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia · Oceania

Test Score:

50
Toyo Proxes Sport Recommended

68 45

Passenger · Summer · 2016 · Passenger - High 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

Asia · Northern America · Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia · Oceania

Test Score:

50
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Recommended

79 49

Passenger · 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

Northern America · Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia · Oceania

Test Score:

48
Cooper Zeon CS Sport Recommended

68 18

Passenger · 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 · Eastern Europe & Central Asia · Sub-Saharan Africa

Test Score:

44
Rotalla S-Pace RU01

53 23

Passenger · Summer · 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 · Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Test Score:

38