ADAC: Summer Tire Test R17 2021

Having sorted out the 15 tire sets in size 205/55 R16, the ADAC expert team switched its focus to tires of a larger diameter. The second summer tire test of the 2021 season involved 17 tire models in size 225/50 R17, which can be fitted on middle-class cars, from Audi A4 to VW Passat.

The German experts had a positive general impression of the tested tire models, even though in some of the disciplines the tires showed a wide scatter in their results, and one model even ended up with a «not recommended» verdict.

Falken Azenis FK510 - Winner Recommended

80 63

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Very balanced. Slightly higher fuel consumption. Top grade on wet. Especially good on dry roads.
Straight Aquaplaning Dry Handling Wet Braking Dry Braking Wet Handling Lateral Stability Cabin Noise Treadwear Rolling Resistance External Noise Lateral Aquaplaning

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

Test Score:

2.1
Continental PremiumContact 6 Recommended

88 70

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Very balanced. Especially good in the wet. Good on dry roads. Low fuel consumption.
Dry Handling Wet Braking Dry Braking Lateral Stability Wet Handling Cabin Noise Treadwear Rolling Resistance Straight Aquaplaning External Noise Lateral Aquaplaning

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

Test Score:

2.2
Kumho Ecsta PS71 Recommended

67 42

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Very balanced. Especially good in the wet.
Straight Aquaplaning Wet Braking Dry Braking Wet Handling Lateral Stability Lateral Aquaplaning Treadwear Rolling Resistance Noise Dry Handling

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

Test Score:

2.3
Bridgestone Turanza T005 Recommended

83 61

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Good on dry roads. Slightly increased wear.
Dry Handling Wet Braking Dry Braking Lateral Stability Rolling Resistance Noise Straight Aquaplaning Treadwear Lateral Aquaplaning

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

Test Score:

2.5
Michelin Primacy 4

84 59

· Summer · 2017 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Top marks on dry roads. Slight weaknesses in the wet. Top marks for wear.
Dry Handling Wet Braking Dry Braking Lateral Stability Treadwear Rolling Resistance Noise Straight Aquaplaning Wet Handling Lateral Aquaplaning

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

Test Score:

2.7
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2

76 53

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Especially good on dry roads. Slightly increased wear. Slight weaknesses in the wet.
Straight Aquaplaning Dry Handling Dry Braking Lateral Stability Lateral Aquaplaning Rolling Resistance Wet Braking Treadwear External Noise Wet Handling

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+ · South Africa · Oceania

Test Score:

2.8
ESA-Tecar Spirit Pro

74 29

· Summer · 2019 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Top marks in wear. Weaknesses on dry roads. Good in the wet.
Wet Braking Dry Braking Lateral Stability Wet Handling Lateral Aquaplaning Cabin Noise Straight Aquaplaning Dry Handling External Noise

Europe

Test Score:

2.8
Nexen N Fera Sport

75 41

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Especially good on dry roads. Slightly increased wear. Slightly higher fuel consumption. Weaknesses in the wet.
Straight Aquaplaning Dry Handling Wet Braking Dry Braking Lateral Stability Cabin Noise Wet Handling External Noise Lateral Aquaplaning

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

2.8
Pirelli Cinturato P7 (P7C2)

82 60

· Summer · 2020 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Top grade on dry roads. Weaknesses in the wet.
Driving Safety Straight Aquaplaning Dry Handling Dry Braking Lateral Aquaplaning Cabin Noise Treadwear Rolling Resistance Wet Braking External Noise Wet Handling

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

Test Score:

2.8
Semperit Speed-Life 3

71 45

· Summer · 2019 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Top marks when wet. Weaknesses on dry roads. Top marks for wear.
Straight Aquaplaning Wet Braking Dry Braking Wet Handling Lateral Aquaplaning Treadwear Rolling Resistance Cabin Noise Driving Safety Dry Handling External Noise

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

2.9
Kleber Dynaxer HP4

73 45

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good on dry roads. Slightly increased wear. Low fuel consumption. Weaknesses in the wet.
Dry Handling Rolling Resistance Dry Braking Treadwear Driving Safety Straight Aquaplaning Wet Braking Wet Handling External Noise Cabin Noise

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

3.1
Sava Intensa UHP 2

74 38

· Summer · 2017 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good on dry roads. Slightly increased wear. Relatively quiet outside noise. Weaknesses in the wet.
Driving Safety Straight Aquaplaning Dry Handling Dry Braking Lateral Aquaplaning Cabin Noise Treadwear Rolling Resistance Wet Braking External Noise Wet Handling

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

3.1
Giti GitiPremium H1

71 19

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Relatively good on dry roads. Slightly increased wear. Weak in the wet.
Driving Safety Dry Handling Dry Braking Lateral Aquaplaning Cabin Noise Treadwear Rolling Resistance Straight Aquaplaning Wet Braking External Noise Wet Handling

Europe · Southeast Asia

Test Score:

3.3
Laufenn S FIT EQ+

63 45

· Summer · 2020 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Still good on dry roads. Slightly increased wear. Weak in the wet.
Cabin Noise Treadwear Rolling Resistance Dry Braking Driving Safety Straight Aquaplaning Wet Braking Wet Handling External Noise Lateral Aquaplaning

Europe · Russia+ · Middle East · North Africa

Test Score:

3.3
Barum Bravuris 5HM

67 42

· Summer · 2019 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Low fuel consumption. Weak on dry roads. Weak on wet roads.
Treadwear Rolling Resistance Dry Braking Lateral Aquaplaning Driving Safety Straight Aquaplaning Dry Handling Wet Braking Wet Handling External Noise Cabin Noise

Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · Africa

Test Score:

3.4
Viking ProTech NewGen

N/A 28

· Summer · 2019 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Top marks for fuel consumption. Weak on dry roads. Weak on wet roads.
Cabin Noise Treadwear Rolling Resistance Dry Braking Driving Safety Straight Aquaplaning Dry Handling Wet Braking Wet Handling External Noise Lateral Aquaplaning

Europe

Test Score:

3.5
Firestone RoadHawk

68 39

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Low fuel consumption. Weaknesses on dry roads. Slightly increased wear. Very weak when wet.
Cabin Noise Treadwear Rolling Resistance Dry Braking Driving Safety Straight Aquaplaning Dry Handling Wet Braking Wet Handling External Noise Lateral Aquaplaning

Europe · Russia+ · South Africa

Test Score:

4.9