Auto Bild Allrad: Summer Tire Test R18 2022

Auto Bild Allrad: Summer Tire Test R18

The Auto Bild magazine conducted a test of crossover and SUV summer tires, selecting models from various price brackets. The tires were tested in size 235/55 R18, which fits such increasingly popular SUVs as Volkswagen Tiguan, Skoda Kodiaq and Volvo XC40; tires of this size can also be installed on an Audi Allroad or older models of Toyota RAV4. The tests were performed on wet and dry pavement, as well as on loose gravel, wet grass, and mud.

  1. Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV - Winner Recommended
    Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV
    91 52
    · Summer · 2021 · Light Truck / SUV - Highway Rib Summer
    Verdict:

    Good performance on all types of surfaces. Good handling response and a short stopping distance on wet and dry pavement alike. Great riding comfort. Low rolling resistance. Exemplary.

    Wet Handling   Comfort   Rolling Resistance   Dry Handling   Wet Braking   Dry Braking  
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  2. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A Recommended
    Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A
    89 41
    · Summer · 2019 · Light Truck / SUV - Street/Sport Truck Summer
    Verdict:

    Excellent results in off-road conditions and on dry pavement. Excellent gravel and mud traction. Good handling response in the dry. Short braking distance on wet and dry pavement. Fair price. Exemplary.

    Gravel / Mud Traction   Dry Handling   Wet Braking   Dry Braking  
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  3. Falken Azenis FK510 SUV
    Falken Azenis FK510 SUV
    85 39
    · Summer · 2017 · Light Truck / SUV - Street/Sport Truck Summer
    Verdict:

    Great handling response in the wet and in the dry. Precise steering response. Excellent braking performance. Average grass traction. High rolling resistance. Good.

    Steering Response   Wet Handling   Dry Handling   Wet Braking   Dry Braking   Mud Traction   Rolling Resistance  
    Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · East Asia East Asia · Southeast Asia Southeast Asia · Middle East Middle East · Africa Africa · Oceania Oceania
  4. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 SUV
    Maxxis Victra Sport 5 SUV
    78 32
    · Summer · 2020 · Light Truck / SUV - Street/Sport Truck Summer
    Verdict:

    Good handling response in off-road conditions and wet pavement. Short braking distance on dry pavement. Average sand traction. Relatively long wet braking distance. Increased rolling resistance. Good.

    Wet Handling   Dry Braking   Off-Road Handling   Wet Braking   Rolling Resistance  
    Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+
  5. Michelin Primacy 4
    Michelin Primacy 4
    85 61
    · Summer · 2017 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer
    Verdict:

    Well-balanced performance. Short braking distance on dry pavement. Low rolling resistance. Average aquaplaning resistance. High price. Good.

    Dry Braking   Rolling Resistance   Price  
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  6. Nexen N Fera Sport SUV
    Nexen N Fera Sport SUV
    74 29
    · Summer · 2020 · Light Truck / SUV - Street/Sport Truck Summer
    Verdict:

    Excellent aquaplaning resistance. Very good handling response in the wet. Short braking distance on dry pavement. Attractive price. Average grass traction. Increased rolling resistance. Good.

    Aquaplaning   Dry Braking   Wet Handling   Grass Traction   Rolling Resistance  
    Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+
  7. Toyo Proxes Comfort
    Toyo Proxes Comfort
    72 44
    · Summer · 2020 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Very good grip on wet pavement. Excellent aquaplaning resistance. Great handling response in the wet and in the dry. Short braking distance on dry pavement. Great riding comfort. Fair price. Average grass traction. Good.

    Aquaplaning   Comfort   Wet Handling   Dry Handling   Wet Braking   Dry Braking   Grass Traction  
    Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+
  8. Pirelli Scorpion Verde
    Pirelli Scorpion Verde
    73 38
    · Summer · 2010 · Light Truck / SUV - Street/Sport Truck Summer
    Verdict:

    Good handling response in off-road conditions and wet pavement. Excellent aquaplaning resistance. Relatively long braking distance on wet pavement. Delayed steering response. Prone to understeer on dry pavement. Satisfactory.

    Aquaplaning   Off-Road Handling   Wet Handling   Steering Response   Wet Braking  
    North America North America · Central & South America Central & South America · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · East Asia East Asia · Southeast Asia Southeast Asia · Middle East Middle East · Africa Africa · Oceania Oceania
  9. General Grabber GT Plus
    General Grabber GT Plus
    N/A 27
    · Summer · 2020 · Light Truck / SUV - Highway Rib Summer
    Verdict:

    Excellent gravel traction. Short braking distance on wet and dry pavement. Average grass traction. Prone to understeer on dry and wet pavement. Average riding comfort. Satisfactory.

    Gravel Traction   Wet Braking   Dry Braking   Dry Handling   Wet Handling   Comfort  
    Central & South America Central & South America · Europe Europe
  10. Imperial Ecosport SUV
    Imperial Ecosport SUV
    N/A 15
    · Summer · 2007 · Light Truck / SUV - Highway Rib Summer
    Verdict:

    Good traction on gravel and grass. Low price. Unbalanced behavior. Prone to understeer on all types of surfaces. Dangerously long braking distance on wet pavement. Not recommended.

    Price   Gravel / Grass Traction   Dry Handling   Steering Response   Wet Braking   Wet Handling  
Year
2022
Tire Test Original Link
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Tire Size
235/55R18
Season
Summer
Auto Type
Light Truck / SUV / 4*4
List Type
Professional Tire Test
Region
Europe
Date added
Mar 15, 2022
Date updated
Apr 23, 2022
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