Autonavigator: Summer Tire Test R16 2021

This year the Hungarians were a little late in the summer tire test, but added several all-season models to the list of participants. The tires were tested as usual on the training track at Modiorod and the previous generation Skoda Octavia was chosen as the vehicle.

Continental EcoContact 6 - Winner Recommended

67 55

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Good balance of performance. No obvious flaws. Short braking distances on dry surfaces. Low rolling resistance. Low wear.
Noise Dry Braking Treadwear Rolling Resistance

North America · Europe · Russia+ · East Asia · Middle East · South Africa · Oceania

Test Score:

90.9
Michelin Primacy 4 Recommended

85 61

· Summer · 2017 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Good balance of performance. No obvious flaws. Very high wear resistance.
Lateral Stability (Dry Surface) Treadwear Lateral Stability (Wet Surface) Rolling Resistance

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

Test Score:

89.6
Kumho Ecsta HS51

76 39

· Summer · 2015 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good balance of performance. No obvious flaws. Short braking distances on wet roads. Low noise level.
Wet Braking Lateral Stability (Dry Surface) Noise Lateral Stability (Wet Surface)

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

Test Score:

88.8
Barum Bravuris 5HM

67 43

· Summer · 2019 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Low noise level. Low rolling resistance. Low wear. Long braking distances on dry roads. Poor lateral stability on dry and wet surfaces.
Wet Braking Treadwear Rolling Resistance Lateral Stability (Dry Surface) Dry Braking Lateral Stability (Wet Surface)

Central & South America · Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

88.7
Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun

76 43

· Summer · 2017 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Short braking distances and good lateral stability on dry and wet surfaces. High noise level. High rolling resistance.
Wet Braking Lateral Stability (Dry Surface) Dry Braking Lateral Stability (Wet Surface) Noise Rolling Resistance

Europe · Russia+ · South Africa

Test Score:

88
Toyo Proxes Comfort

72 44

· Summer · 2020 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Short braking distances on wet roads. Good lateral stability on dry surfaces.
Wet Braking Lateral Stability (Dry Surface) Rolling Resistance

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

87.5
Continental AllSeasonContact

87 59

· All Season · 2017 · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season

Verdict:
Short braking distances and good lateral stability on wet roads. High rolling resistance.
Wet Braking Lateral Stability (Wet Surface) Rolling Resistance

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

83.9
Kleber Quadraxer 2

74 34

· All Season · 2016 · Passenger - Standard Touring All-Season

Verdict:
Low wear. Long braking distances on dry and wet surfaces.
Treadwear Wet Braking Dry Braking

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

82.6
Michelin CrossClimate+

80 71

· All Season · 2017 · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season

Verdict:
No obvious flaws. Good lateral stability on wet surfaces.
Lateral Stability (Wet Surface)

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

Test Score:

82
Pirelli Cinturato P7

68 59

· Summer · 2004 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
No obvious flaws. Good lateral stability on dry surfaces.
Lateral Stability (Dry Surface) Noise

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

Test Score:

81
Barum Quartaris 5

N/A 27

· All Season · 2018 · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season

Verdict:
Low wear. Long braking distances on dry and wet surfaces. High noise level.
Treadwear Noise Lateral Stability (Dry Surface) Dry Braking Lateral Stability (Wet Surface)

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

79.2