Quattroruote: Summer Tire Test R17 2021

The Italian magazine Quattroruote performed its next tire test, this time comparing seven models in size 225/50 R17. All of the test members demonstrated similar performance, although in some of the disciplines the results, of course, did vary.

Bridgestone Turanza T005 - Winner Recommended

84 63

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Well-balanced performance. Good grip on dry and wet pavement. Increased noise.
Dry Braking Lateral Stability Lateral Stability (Wet Surface) Noise

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Continental PremiumContact 6 Recommended

88 70

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Well-balanced performance. Good grip on dry and wet pavement. Increased noise.
Wet Braking Dry Braking Lateral Stability Comfort Lateral Aquaplaning

North America · Europe · Russia+ · Japan · Middle East · Oceania
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Recommended

87 64

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good handling response and a short stopping distance on wet pavement. Good lateral stability on dry pavement. Relatively long braking distance on dry pavement. Increased noise.
Wet Braking Lateral Stability Noise

Europe · Russia+ · Japan · China · Southeast Asia · Middle East · South Africa · Oceania
Michelin Primacy 4

85 61

· Summer · 2017 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Short braking distance on wet and dry pavement. Low noise emission. Relatively low lateral hydroplaning resistance.
Wet Braking Dry Braking Comfort Lateral Aquaplaning

Mexico · Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · East Asia · Southeast Asia · Middle East · Oceania
Nankang AS-2+

70 37

· Summer · 2017 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Very high lateral hydroplaning resistance. Low noise emission. Great handling response in the wet. Relatively long braking distance on dry and wet pavement. Poor lateral stability on dry pavement. Low riding comfort.
Noise Lateral Aquaplaning Wet Braking Comfort Dry Braking Lateral Stability

Europe · Russia+ · East Asia · Oceania
Nokian Powerproof

76 46

· Summer · 2019 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Great handling response in the wet. Excellent grip on dry pavement. Good riding comfort. Low noise emission. Relatively long braking distance on wet pavement.
Comfort Lateral Aquaplaning Lateral Stability Noise Wet Braking

Europe
Pirelli Cinturato P7 (P7C2)

82 58

· Summer · 2020 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Short braking distance on dry pavement. Strong lateral hydroplaning resistance. The tire ensures crisp steering response on wet pavement (even though it did show the longest lap time). Relatively weak lateral stability on dry pavement. Relatively rough ride.
Noise Dry Braking Lateral Aquaplaning Wet Braking Comfort

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