Auto Bild Allrad: Summer Tire Test R18 2022

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.

Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV - Winner Recommended

91 54

· 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

Europe · Russia+ · Japan · China · Southeast Asia · Middle East · South Africa
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A Recommended

86 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

North America · Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · East Asia · Southeast Asia · Middle East · Oceania
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 · Russia+ · East Asia · Southeast Asia · Middle East · Africa · Oceania
Maxxis Victra Sport 5 VS5 SUV

76 30

· 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 · Russia+
Michelin Primacy 4

84 59

· 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

Mexico · Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · East Asia · Southeast Asia · Middle East · Africa · Oceania
Nexen N Fera Sport SUV

74 27

· 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 · Russia+
Toyo Proxes Comfort

72 42

· 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 · Russia+
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 · Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · East Asia · Southeast Asia · Middle East · Africa · Oceania
General Grabber GT Plus

N/A 25

· 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 · Europe
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