Auto Bild: Summer Tire Test R16 2021

Big summer tire test 2021: more than 50 tires in comparison.

Summer tire test with 53 205/55 R 16 tires: five models are exemplary, five more are good - but 14 models have far too long braking distances!

Kumho Ecsta HS51 - Winner Recommended

72 37

· Summer · 2015 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Positive: Brand profile with high performance potential, precise steering response, dynamic handling, short braking distances, high mileage, low price.
Negative: increased rolling resistance.
Verdict: exemplary (test winner).
Wet Braking Dry Handling Dry Braking Price Steering Response Wet Handling Treadwear Rolling Resistance

Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · East Asia · Southeast Asia · Middle East · North Africa · Oceania
Continental PremiumContact 6 Recommended

88 70

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Positive: Premium summer tires with balanced driving characteristics, short wet braking distances, stable handling qualities, very good mileage.
Negative: satisfactory aquaplaning qualities.
Verdict: exemplary.
Dry Handling Wet Braking Wet Handling Treadwear Aquaplaning

North America · Europe · Russia+ · Japan · Middle East · Africa · Oceania
Semperit Speed-Life 3 Recommended

71 45

· Summer · 2019 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Positive: Wet weather specialist with sporty, dynamic handling and short wet braking distances, good aquaplaning safety, low noise, good price level.
Negative: moderate comfort.
Verdict: exemplary.
Noise Wet Braking Aquaplaning Price Wet Handling Comfort

Europe · Russia+
Debica Presto HP2 Recommended

75 35

· Summer · 2020 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Positive: Inexpensive summer profile with balanced driving qualities at a high level, good aquaplaning properties, dynamic dry handling, high mileage, low price.
Verdict: exemplary .
Aquaplaning Price Dry Handling Treadwear

Europe
Bridgestone Turanza T005 Recommended

83 61

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Positive: high grip level and excellent handling on dry slopes, harmonious steering behavior, short dry braking distances, low rolling resistance.
Negative: moderate ride comfort.
Verdict: exemplary .
Steering Response Dry Handling Rolling Resistance Dry Braking Comfort

North America · Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · China · South Korea · Southeast Asia · Middle East · Africa · Oceania
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

78 54

· Summer · 2015 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Positive: convincing driving characteristics on wet and dry slopes, precise steering behavior, shortest wet and dry braking distances, low price.
Negative: limited mileage.
Verdict: good.
Price Steering Response Wet Braking Dry Braking Treadwear

Mexico · Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · East Asia · Southeast Asia · Middle East · Africa · Oceania
Pirelli Cinturato P7 (P7C2)

82 60

· Summer · 2020 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Positive: best safety reserves for aquaplaning, harmonious handling with good balance, short wet and dry braking distances.
Negative: moderate mileage / economy.
Verdict: good .
Aquaplaning Wet Braking Dry Braking Dry Handling Treadwear

North America · Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · Japan · China · Middle East · Oceania
Michelin Primacy 4

84 59

· Summer · 2017 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Positive: Premium tires with short wet and dry braking distances, very good economy, high mileage, good comfort.
Negative: sluggish handling on dry slopes.
Verdict: good .
Comfort Wet Braking Dry Braking Treadwear Dry Handling

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Firestone RoadHawk

68 39

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Positive: precise handling on wet and dry slopes, safe aquaplaning properties, short dry braking distances.
Negative: moderate mileage / economy.
Verdict: good .
Aquaplaning Dry Handling Dry Braking Wet Handling Treadwear

Europe · Russia+ · South Africa
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

85 64

· Summer · 2020 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Positive: new summer profile with good economy, exemplary mileage, low rolling resistance, good ride comfort.
Negative: slightly delayed steering response.
Verdict: good .
Treadwear Rolling Resistance Comfort Steering Response

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

71 47

· Summer · 2020 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Positive: dynamic handling and precise steering behavior on dry slopes, short wet / dry braking distances.
Negative: understeering wet handling with delayed steering response.
Verdict: satisfactory.
Wet Braking Dry Braking Steering Response (Dry Surface) Wet Handlng Steering Response (Wet Surface)

Europe · Middle East
Maxxis Premitra 5 HP5

75 43

· Summer · 2015 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Positive: good aquaplaning properties, dynamic wet and dry handling , short dry braking distances.
Negative: moderate mileage, increased rolling resistance.
Verdict: satisfactory .
Aquaplaning Dry Handling Dry Braking Wet Handling Treadwear Rolling Resistance

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

72 42

· Summer · 2020 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Positive: convincing driving qualities on dry slopes, harmonious steering behavior, short dry braking distances.
Negative: slightly longer wet braking distances, increased rolling resistance.
Verdict: satisfactory .
Steering Response Dry Handling Dry Braking Wet Braking Rolling Resistance

Europe · Russia+
Uniroyal RainSport 5

70 40

· Summer · 2019 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Positive: best safety reserves for aquaplaning, stable cornering, harmonious driving behavior in wet conditions.
Negative: understeering driving behavior on dry slopes, increased rolling resistance.
Verdict: satisfactory .
Aquaplaning Wet Handling Steering Response (Wet Surface) Rolling Resistance Steering Response (Dry Surface)

Europe
Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun

77 41

· Summer · 2017 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Positive: balanced handling and short braking distances on dry slopes, good mileage and economy.
Negative: moderate steering precision and limited grip in wet conditions.
Verdict: satisfactory.
Dry Handling Rolling Resistance Dry Braking Treadwear Steering Response Wet Handling

Europe · Russia+ · South Africa
Fulda EcoControl HP2

66 33

· Summer · 2020 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Positive: best safety reserves with aquaplaning, harmonious handling, precise steering behavior in wet conditions.
Negative: long wet braking distances, delayed steering response on dry slopes.
Verdict: satisfactory .
Aquaplaning Wet Handling Steering Response (Wet Surface) Wet Braking Steering Response (Dry Surface)

Europe · Russia+
Kleber Dynaxer HP4

73 45

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Positive: safe aquaplaning properties, short braking distances, low rolling noise.
Negative: understeering wet and dry handling, sluggish steering behavior, limited mileage.
Verdict: satisfactory .
Aquaplaning Wet Handling Dry Braking Noise Steering Response Wet Handling Treadwear Dry Handling

Europe · Russia+
Nokian Wetproof

81 43

· Summer · 2019 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Positive: convincing handling on wet and dry slopes, short dry braking distances.
Negative: significantly reduced mileage, only satisfactory price-performance ratio.
Verdict: satisfactory .
Dry Handling Dry Braking Wet Handling Price Treadwear

Europe
Dunlop Sport BluResponse

80 56

· Summer · 2012 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Positive: good aquaplaning qualities, short dry braking distances, low rolling resistance.
Negative: understeering wet / dry handling, sluggish steering behavior, satisfactory mileage.
Verdict: satisfactory.
Aquaplaning Rolling Resistance Dry Braking Steering Response Wet Handling Treadwear Dry Handling

Mexico · Europe · Russia+ · East Asia · South Africa · Oceania
Nexen N Blue HD Plus

74 25

· Summer · 2014 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Positive: stable, safe handling and short braking distances in dry conditions, low price.
Negative: delayed steering response and understeering driving behavior in wet conditions, moderate mileage.
Verdict: satisfactory.
Price Dry Handling Dry Braking Treadwear Wet Handling Steering Response (Wet Surface)

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