Auto Motor und Sport: Summer Tire Test R16 2021

The best tires for small cars.

Tires for small cars such as the VW Polo or the Seat Ibiza are often not in the focus of testers and the tire industry due to their slim size. In terms of security, however, they have to be able to keep up. These are the best.

Michelin Primacy 4 - Winner Recommended

85 63

· Summer · 2017 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Best in the test - but deficiencies in the aquaplaning protection.
Dry Braking Wet Handling Wet Braking Lateral Stability Rolling Resistance Noise Moose Test Steering Response Lateral Aquaplaning Straight Aquaplaning

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

Test Score:

8.9
Bridgestone Turanza T005 Recommended

83 65

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
The particularly fuel-saving all-rounder shows itself to be a bit water-shy in heavy rain.
Wet Handling Wet Braking Lateral Stability Rolling Resistance Moose Test Dry Handling Steering Response Lateral Aquaplaning Noise

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

Test Score:

8.1
Nokian Wetproof Recommended

82 47

· Summer · 2019 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
The harmonious wetproof is easy to control even when dry.
Straight Aquaplaning Dry Braking Lateral Aquaplaning Wet Handling Lateral Stability Noise Moose Test Comfort

Europe

Test Score:

8.1
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

85 65

· Summer · 2020 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
The Goodyear drives precisely and comfortably, but is a bit slow on the brakes.
Comfort Straight Aquaplaning Lateral Aquaplaning Wet Handling Rolling Resistance Noise Moose Test Dry Handling Steering Response

Europe · Russia+ · China · Southeast Asia · Middle East

Test Score:

7.9
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5

78 48

· Summer · 2012 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
With balanced wet conditions, the Conti lacks grip in the dry.
Comfort Straight Aquaplaning Lateral Aquaplaning Wet Handling Wet Braking Lateral Stability Noise Moose Test Steering Response

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

Test Score:

7.8
BFGoodrich Advantage

71 41

· Summer · 2020 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
The second Michelin brand with a balanced overall performance.
Moose Test Lateral Stability Wet Braking Steering Response

Europe

Test Score:

7.7
Maxxis Premitra 5 HP5

77 42

· Summer · 2015 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Inexpensive tire with tolerable deficits.
Straight Aquaplaning Dry Braking Lateral Aquaplaning Wet Handling Moose Test Dry Handling Steering Response Comfort Rolling Resistance

Europe · Russia+ · Middle East · Oceania

Test Score:

7.7
Hankook Kinergy Eco2 K435

76 36

· Summer · 2017 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Comfortable, smooth-running tire, but with a pronounced weakness when wet.
Comfort Rolling Resistance Noise Moose Test Dry Handling Lateral Aquaplaning Straight Aquaplaning

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

Test Score:

7.4
Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun

75 44

· Summer · 2017 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Inexpensive tire, but with poorly balanced performance.
Lateral Aquaplaning Moose Test Lateral Stability Straight Aquaplaning Rolling Resistance Dry Braking Steering Response

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

7
Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde

78 35

· Summer · 2012 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Robust everyday tire, but with significantly too long braking distances.
Lateral Aquaplaning Moose Test Lateral Stability Straight Aquaplaning Wet Handling Rolling Resistance Wet Braking Dry Braking

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+ · Middle East

Test Score:

6.8
Toyo Proxes Comfort

71 38

· Summer · 2020 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Strong cornering grip, but far too weak braking values.
Dry Handling Lateral Stability Comfort Straight Aquaplaning Lateral Aquaplaning Wet Handling Wet Braking Rolling Resistance Steering Response

Europe

Test Score:

5.6