Vi Bilägare: Summer Tire Test R17 2021

Are cheap tires always bad? No not anymore. The development is also rapid in the budget segment. When Vi Bilägare experts test eight different summer tires in the dimension 225/45 R 17, an Asian price presser is fighting for the final victory.

Maxxis Premitra 5 HP5 - Winner

75 43

· Summer · 2015 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Positive: The best ratio of price and quality. Excellent dry handling. High grip on wet surfaces. Very high resistance to aquaplaning. Acceptable braking properties.
Negative: Increased noise.
Straight Aquaplaning Price Lateral Aquaplaning Wet Handling Lateral Stability Dry Handling Comfort Noise

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

Test Score:

85
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

85 64

· Summer · 2020 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Positive: Good handling on dry and wet surfaces. High level of comfort, including acoustic.
Negative: Medium resistance to aquaplaning. Average braking efficiency.
Wet Handling Lateral Stability Rolling Resistance Noise Dry Handling Lateral Aquaplaning Dry Braking

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

Test Score:

84
Continental PremiumContact 6

88 70

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Positive: Excellent wet handling. Shortest braking distances on both wet and dry surfaces. Weak resistance to aquaplaning.
Negative: High noise level.
Wet Handling Wet Braking Dry Braking Lateral Aquaplaning Comfort Noise

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

Test Score:

81
Nokian Hakka Blue 2

85 23

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Positive: Short braking distances, high lateral stability and generally very good wet performance. High resistance to aquaplaning. Low noise level. Good ride comfort.
Negative: Long braking distances and insufficient cornering stability at high speeds on dry surfaces. High rolling resistance.
Wet Handling Lateral Stability Straight Aquaplaning Wet Braking Rolling Resistance Dry Braking

Europe · Russia+ · Japan

Test Score:

81
Michelin Primacy 4

84 59

· Summer · 2017 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Positive: Short braking distances on dry and wet surfaces. Low fuel consumption. Good aquaplaning resistance.
Negative: Low level of comfort. Relatively low lateral stability on wet surfaces.
Wet Handling Rolling Resistance Wet Braking Comfort Lateral Stability

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

Test Score:

78
Pirelli Cinturato P7 (P7C2)

82 60

· Summer · 2020 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Positive: Excellent handling and reliable emergency behavior on dry surfaces. Low noise level. Good ride comfort. High resistance to aquaplaning.
Negative: Long braking distances and poor wet handling.
Wet Handling Dry Handling Comfort Noise Wet Braking

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

Test Score:

74
Hifly HF805

63 25

· Summer · 2013 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Positive: The lowest price.
Negative: Weak results in all disciplines. Very long braking distances on wet surfaces. Poor wet and dry handling. High noise level. Low comfort level.
Price Comfort Lateral Aquaplaning Wet Handling Wet Braking Lateral Stability Noise Dry Handling

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

Test Score:

41