ADAC: Summer Tire Test R16 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 German market. A total of 34 tire sets were tested, 18 of which were designed for mid-class passenger cars and sub-compact crossovers, the other 16 for compact cars.

Continental PremiumContact 6 - Winner Recommended

88 70

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Well-balanced performance. Excellent results on wet pavement. Good results on dry pavement.
Wet Braking Dry Braking Dry Handling Rolling Resistance Wet Handling Treadwear Internal Noise

North America · Europe · Russia+ · Japan · 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 pavement. Low fuel consumption. High resistance to wear.
Rolling Resistance Internal Noise Wet Braking Dry Handling Dry Braking Wet Handling Treadwear

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

Test Score:

2.1
Bridgestone Turanza T005 Recommended

83 61

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Well-balanced performance. Good results on wet and dry pavement. Relatively low fuel consumption.
External Noise Rolling Resistance Wet Braking Dry Handling Dry Braking Wet Handling Treadwear

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

Test Score:

2.2
Dunlop Sport BluResponse Recommended

80 56

· Summer · 2012 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Well-balanced performance. Good results on wet and dry pavement.
Rolling Resistance Lateral Stability Lateral Aquaplaning Internal Noise Wet Handling Wet Braking Straight Aquaplaning Dry Braking Dry Handling Treadwear

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

Test Score:

2.4
Toyo Proxes Comfort Recommended

72 42

· Summer · 2020 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good results on wet and dry pavement. The quietest tire on test. Increased fuel consumption.
Rolling Resistance Lateral Stability Lateral Aquaplaning Internal Noise Wet Braking Dry Braking Wet Handling Treadwear

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

2.5
Nokian Wetproof

81 43

· Summer · 2019 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Excellent results on wet pavement. Good results on dry pavement. Increased fuel consumption.
Rolling Resistance Lateral Stability Internal Noise Lateral Aquaplaning Wet Braking Dry Braking Wet Handling Treadwear

Europe

Test Score:

2.6
Debica Presto HP2

75 35

· Summer · 2020 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
High resistance to wear. Poor results on dry and wet pavement.
Rolling Resistance Internal Noise Lateral Aquaplaning Dry Braking Treadwear

Europe

Test Score:

2.7
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

78 54

· Summer · 2015 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Good results on dry pavement. High resistance to wear. Poor results on wet pavement (less-than perfect handling response).
Rolling Resistance Internal Noise Lateral Aquaplaning Wet Braking Dry Braking Treadwear

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

Test Score:

2.7
Kumho Ecowing ES31

64 30

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Excellent dry performance.High resistance to wear. Poor results on wet pavement.
Rolling Resistance Lateral Stability Internal Noise Wet Braking Dry Braking Dry Handling Treadwear

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

Test Score:

2.7
Kleber Dynaxer HP4

73 45

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good results on dry pavement. Poor results on wet pavement (low aquaplaning resistance, insufficient handling response).
Wet Braking Treadwear Dry Handling Rolling Resistance Dry Braking

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

2.8
Firestone RoadHawk

68 39

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Good results on dry pavement. Poor results on wet pavement. Increased noise emission.
Rolling Resistance Lateral Aquaplaning Wet Braking Dry Braking Dry Handling Treadwear External Noise

Europe · Russia+ · South Africa

Test Score:

2.9
Sava Intensa HP2

61 32

· Summer · 2020 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Very low wear. Good results on dry pavement. Poor results on wet pavement.
Rolling Resistance Lateral Stability Internal Noise Lateral Aquaplaning Dry Braking Dry Handling Treadwear Wet Handling

Europe

Test Score:

3
Barum Bravuris 5HM

67 42

· Summer · 2019 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Poor results on dry and wet pavement.
Treadwear Internal Noise Rolling Resistance Lateral Aquaplaning

Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · Africa

Test Score:

3.1
ESA-Tecar Spirit Pro

74 29

· Summer · 2019 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

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

Europe

Test Score:

3.4
Lassa Competus H/P

N/A 16

· Summer · 2011 · Light Truck / SUV - Street/Sport Truck Summer

Verdict:
Poor results on dry and wet pavement. Increased fuel consumption. Increased noise emission.
Treadwear Lateral Aquaplaning Dry Braking Wet Handling Dry Handling

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

3.4
Semperit Speed-Life 3

71 45

· Summer · 2019 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Relatively low fuel consumption. Poor results on dry and wet pavement.
Treadwear Lateral Aquaplaning External Noise Rolling Resistance Wet Handling

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

3.4
Nankang Green Sport Eco 2+

N/A 23

· Summer · 2014 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Relatively low noise emission. Poor results on dry and wet pavement. The highest wear on test.
Internal Noise External Noise Dry Braking Lateral Aquaplaning Dry Handling

Europe · East Asia · Oceania

Test Score:

3.5
Kormoran Road Performance

66 26

· Summer · 2017 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
The best fuel efficiency on test. Poor results on dry and particularly wet pavement (long braking distances, less-than-perfect handling response).
Rolling Resistance Internal Noise Lateral Aquaplaning Dry Braking Treadwear Wet Handling Dry Handling External Noise Lateral Stability

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

3.7