Auto Bild: Large Summer Tire Test R17 2022

To make it into the final round of the large Auto Bild test of summer tires, the contestants were to prove their ability to quickly bring the car to a standstill on dry and wet pavement. In 2022, this task has been achieved by 21 tires out of 50, and, as always, they were to compete in such disciplines as dry and wet handling performance, hydroplaning resistance, noise emission, etc. In addition, the AB experts evaluated expected mileage, which is something that is not done very often by motoring magazines.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 - Winner Recommended

85 64

· Summer · 2020 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Good handling response and a short stopping distance on wet and dry pavement alike. Very long tread life. Low rolling resistance. High price. Exemplary.
Wet Handling Treadwear Dry Braking Dry Handling Rolling Resistance Wet Braking Price

Europe · Russia+ · Japan · China · Southeast Asia · Middle East · South Africa
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 K135 Recommended

79 50

· Summer · 2022 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Good handling response and a short stopping distance on wet and dry pavement alike. Long tread life. Good price/quality ratio. Average riding comfort. Exemplary.
Wet Handling Treadwear Dry Braking Dry Handling Wet Braking Comfort

Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · Japan · Middle East · Africa
Michelin Primacy 4 Recommended

84 59

· Summer · 2017 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Good handling response and a short stopping distance on wet and dry pavement alike. Precise steering response. Good aquaplaning resistance. Very long tread life. High price. Exemplary.
Treadwear Wet Braking Dry Handling Steering Response Aquaplaning Dry Braking Wet Handling Price

Mexico · Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · East Asia · Southeast Asia · Middle East · Africa · Oceania
Bridgestone Turanza T005

83 59

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Short braking distance and very good handling response on dry and wet pavement. Good aquaplaning resistance. Precise steering response. Limited mileage. Good.
Wet Braking Dry Handling Steering Response Aquaplaning Dry Braking Wet Handling Treadwear

North America · Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · China · South Korea · Southeast Asia · Middle East · Oceania
Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun

77 41

· Summer · 2017 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Very high aquaplaning resistance. Good handling response and a short stopping distance on wet and dry pavement alike. Low noise emission. Attractive price. Increased rolling resistance. Good.
Wet Braking Dry Handling Noise Price Aquaplaning Dry Braking Wet Handling Rolling Resistance

Europe · Russia+ · South Africa
Kumho Ecsta HS52

81 37

· Summer · 2022 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Well-balanced performance. Short braking distance on wet and dry pavement. Great riding comfort. Good price/quality ratio. Delayed steering response. Good.
Price / Quality Comfort Dry Braking Wet Braking Steering Response

Europe · Russia+ · Oceania
Sava Intensa UHP 2

74 38

· Summer · 2017 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Very high aquaplaning resistance. Good handling response in the dry. Short braking distance on wet and dry pavement. Great riding comfort. Low price. Limited mileage. Good.
Wet Braking Comfort Dry Handling Aquaplaning Dry Braking Price Treadwear

Europe · Russia+
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2

76 53

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good aquaplaning resistance. Great handling response in the wet. Short braking distance on wet and dry pavement. Great riding comfort. Fair price. Delayed steering response on dry pavement. Good.
Wet Braking Comfort Wet Handling Aquaplaning Dry Braking Price Steering Response

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+ · South Africa · Oceania
BFGoodrich Advantage

70 45

· Summer · 2020 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good handling response and a short stopping distance on dry pavement. Great riding comfort. Prone to understeer and long braking distance on wet pavement. Good.
Comfort Dry Braking Dry Handling Steering Response Wet Braking

Europe · Russia+ · Middle East
Fulda SportControl 2

74 34

· Summer · 2017 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good aquaplaning resistance. Short braking distance on wet and dry pavement. Good price/quality ratio. Tangibly delayed steering response. Average tread life. Good.
Wet Braking Dry Braking Aquaplaning Price / Quality Treadwear Steering Response

Europe · Russia+
Toyo Proxes Comfort

72 42

· Summer · 2020 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Great handling response in the wet and in the dry. Short braking distance on dry pavement. Great riding comfort. Low lateral aquaplaning resistance. Average tread life. Satisfactory.
Comfort Dry Handling Wet Handling Dry Braking Treadwear Aquaplaning

Europe · Russia+
Debica Presto UHP 2

77 28

· Summer · 2017 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good aquaplaning resistance. Great handling response in the wet. Short braking distance on wet and dry pavement. Low price. Delayed steering response. Prone to understeer on dry pavement. Average tread life. Satisfactory.
Wet Braking Wet Handling Aquaplaning Dry Braking Price Treadwear Steering Response

Europe · Russia+
Kleber Dynaxer HP4

73 45

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good aquaplaning resistance. Short braking distance on wet and dry pavement. Great riding comfort. Low noise emission. Insufficient grip on wet pavement. Delayed steering response. Prone to understeer on dry pavement. Satisfactory.
Wet Braking Comfort Noise Aquaplaning Dry Braking Wet Traction Steering Response

Europe · Russia+
Vredestein Ultrac

72 43

· Summer · 2021 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Very high aquaplaning resistance. Good handling response and a short stopping distance on wet and dry pavement alike. Very short tread life. Satisfactory.
Wet Braking Dry Handling Aquaplaning Dry Braking Wet Handling Treadwear

Europe
Laufenn S FIT EQ+

63 41

· Summer · 2020 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Excellent aquaplaning resistance. Short braking distance on dry pavement. Great riding comfort. Low price. Average grip and a long braking distance on wet pavement. Average tread life. Satisfactory.
Comfort Aquaplaning Price Dry Braking Treadwear Wet Braking

Europe · Russia+ · Middle East · North Africa
Maxxis Premitra 5 HP5

75 43

· Summer · 2015 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Very high aquaplaning resistance. Short braking distance on wet pavement. Low price. Prone to understeer on dry pavement. Tangibly reduced tread life. Increased rolling resistance. Satisfactory.
Wet Braking Aquaplaning Price Treadwear Steering Response Rolling Resistance

Mexico · Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · Japan · China · Middle East · South Africa · Oceania
Nexen N Fera Primus

59 31

· Summer · 2019 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Very high aquaplaning resistance. Good handling response and a short stopping distance on wet pavement. Low price. Prone to understeer on dry pavement. Tangibly reduced tread life. Increased rolling resistance. Satisfactory.
Wet Braking Wet Handling Aquaplaning Dry Braking Price Treadwear Steering Response Rolling Resistance

Europe · Russia+
Goodride SA57

N/A 25

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good aquaplaning resistance. Low noise emission. Low price. Prone to understeer and long braking distance on wet pavement. Very short tread life. Satisfactory.
Aquaplaning Noise Price Treadwear Wet Braking Wet Handling

Europe · Russia+ · East Asia · Southeast Asia · Middle East · Oceania
Continental EcoContact 6

66 55

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Short braking distance on dry pavement. Very low rolling resistance. Very long tread life. Poor aquaplaning resistance. Long braking distance on wet pavement. Delayed steering response. Prone to understeer. Satisfactory.
Treadwear Rolling Resistance Dry Braking Wet Braking Steering Response Aquaplaning

North America · Europe · Russia+ · East Asia · Middle East · South Africa · Oceania
GT Radial Champiro FE2 SUV

N/A 25

· Summer · 2021 · Light Truck / SUV - Street/Sport Truck Summer

Verdict:
Excellent aquaplaning resistance. Good braking efficiency. Low noise emission. Tangibly reduced tread life. Delayed steering response. Prone to understeer. Satisfactory.
Noise Aquaplaning Dry Braking Treadwear Steering Response

Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · Oceania
Nokian Powerproof

76 44

· Summer · 2019 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good aquaplaning resistance. Very good handling response in the wet. Excellent braking performance. Delayed steering response and insufficient lateral stability on dry pavement. Very short tread life. High price. Conditionally recommended.
Aquaplaning Wet Handling Treadwear Dry Handling Steering Response Price

Europe