ADAC: Summer Tire Test R15 2022

The expert team of Germany’s ADAC motoring association performed a large comparative test of summer tires, covering the 2022 models relevant for the local market. A total of 34 tire sets were tested, 16 of which were designed for compact cars (size 185/65 R15 88H), the other 18 for mid-class passenger cars and sub-compact crossovers (215/60 R16 99V).

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 - Winner Recommended

85 64

· Summer · 2020 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Excellently balanced performance. Very long tread life. Very good results on wet pavement. Good results on dry pavement. Good.
Wet Braking Lateral Stability Straight Aquaplaning Dry Braking Dry Handling Lateral Aquaplaning Rolling Resisitance Wet Handling Treadwear

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

Test Score:

2
Bridgestone Turanza T005 Recommended

83 61

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Excellent results on wet pavement. Very good results on dry pavement. Relatively low fuel consumption. Increased noise emission. Good.
Wet Braking Lateral Stability Straight Aquaplaning Dry Braking Dry Handling Lateral Aquaplaning Rolling Resisitance Wet Handling Treadwear External Noise

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

Test Score:

2.1
Michelin Primacy 4 Recommended

84 59

· Summer · 2017 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Well-balanced performance. Very good results on dry and wet pavement. Relatively low wear. Good.
Wet Braking Lateral Stability Straight Aquaplaning Dry Braking Dry Handling Rolling Resisitance Wet Handling Treadwear

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

Test Score:

2.1
Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde Recommended

77 38

· Summer · 2012 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Well-balanced performance. Very good results on dry pavement. Good results on wet pavement. Increased noise emission. Good.
Wet Braking Lateral Stability Straight Aquaplaning Dry Braking Dry Handling Rolling Resisitance Wet Handling Treadwear External Noise

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

Test Score:

2.3
Dunlop Sport BluResponse Recommended

80 56

· Summer · 2012 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good results on dry pavement. Excellent aquaplaning resistance. Relatively long braking distance on wet pavement. Good.
Treadwear Internal Noise Dry Handling Straight Aquaplaning Lateral Aquaplaning Dry Braking Lateral Stability Rolling Resisitance Wet Handling

Mexico · Europe · Russia+ · East Asia · South Africa · Oceania

Test Score:

2.5
Giti GitiSynergy H2 Recommended

N/A 29

· Summer · 2021 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Good results on wet pavement. Insufficient handling response in the dry. Increased noise emission. Good.
Lateral Stability Straight Aquaplaning Dry Braking Lateral Aquaplaning Rolling Resisitance Wet Handling Treadwear External Noise

Europe · Southeast Asia · Oceania

Test Score:

2.5
Laufenn G FIT EQ+

N/A 34

· Summer · 2020 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good results on dry pavement. Relatively low fuel consumption. Insufficient handling response in the wet. Satisfactory.
Wet Braking Lateral Stability Straight Aquaplaning Dry Braking Lateral Aquaplaning Rolling Resisitance Treadwear

Europe · Russia+ · Middle East · North Africa

Test Score:

2.6
Continental EcoContact 6

66 55

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Very low fuel consumption. High resistance to wear. Relatively poor aquaplaning resistance. Satisfactory.
Wet Braking Treadwear Internal Noise Rolling Resisitance Lateral Stability Dry Braking Wet Handling Lateral Aquaplaning

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

Test Score:

2.8
Firestone RoadHawk

68 39

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Good results on dry pavement. Relatively low wear. Insufficient handling response in the wet. The noisiest tire on test. Satisfactory.
Lateral Stability Straight Aquaplaning Dry Braking Lateral Aquaplaning Rolling Resisitance Treadwear External Noise

Europe · Russia+ · South Africa

Test Score:

2.8
BFGoodrich Advantage

71 47

· Summer · 2020 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Relatively low fuel consumption. Poor results on dry and wet pavement. Satisfactory.
Lateral Stability Straight Aquaplaning Dry Braking Lateral Aquaplaning Rolling Resisitance Treadwear

Europe · Middle East

Test Score:

3
Falken Sincera SN110 Ecorun

N/A 24

· Summer · 2020 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Good results on dry pavementLow fuel consumption. The quietest tire on test. Insufficient handling response in the wet. Increased wear. Satisfactory.
Wet Braking Lateral Stability Straight Aquaplaning Dry Braking Dry Handling Lateral Aquaplaning Rolling Resisitance

Europe

Test Score:

3
Semperit Speed-Life 3

71 45

· Summer · 2019 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good results on dry pavement. Relatively low wear. Relatively low fuel consumption. Poor results on wet pavement. Satisfactory.
Straight Aquaplaning Dry Braking Dry Handling Lateral Aquaplaning Rolling Resisitance Treadwear Wet Handling

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

3
Vredestein Ultrac

72 43

· Summer · 2021 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Very good results on dry and wet pavement. The highest fuel consumption on testIncreased wear. Satisfactory.
Wet Braking Lateral Stability Straight Aquaplaning Dry Braking Dry Handling Lateral Aquaplaning

Europe

Test Score:

3
Fulda EcoControl HP2

66 33

· Summer · 2020 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Very low wear. Poor results on dry and particularly wet pavement (in terms of braking performance and handling response). Satisfactory.
Lateral Stability Straight Aquaplaning Dry Braking Lateral Aquaplaning Rolling Resisitance Treadwear External Noise Wet Handling

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

3.1
Cooper CS7

N/A 21

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Relatively low fuel consumption. Poor results on dry and wet pavement. Increased wear. Satisfactory.
Dry Braking Straight Aquaplaning Rolling Resisitance Lateral Stability Dry Handling Wet Handling

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

3.2
Matador MP 47 Hectorra 3

67 26

· Summer · 2015 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Relatively low fuel consumption. Poor results on wet and particularly dry pavement (less-than-perfect handling response).
Straight Aquaplaning Dry Braking Lateral Aquaplaning Rolling Resisitance Treadwear Dry Handling Internal Noise

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

3.3