Auto Express: Crossover Summer Tire Test R18 2022

Crossovers are becoming increasingly popular worldwide, and tire makers are taking steps to secure a share of this quickly growing market. Some of them have tweaked the already-existing models, some presented them in respective SUV versions, and Pirelli, for example, went as far as to create a whole dedicated line of SUV tires, which was recently completely renewed. The British magazine Auto Express decided to find out who of the tire makers managed to come up with the best tires for SUVs with their increased weight and a high center of gravity, for which the experts went to the Bridgestone’s proving grounds in Aprilia, Italy, where they tested seven tire models in size 235/55 R18, one of the most popular in this segment.

Bridgestone Turanza T005 - Winner Recommended

83 61

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Good handling response and a very short stopping distance on dry pavement. Good handling response in the wet. Very low rolling resistance. Relatively long braking distance on wet pavement. Increased noise.
Straight Hydroplaning Dry Handling Rolling Resistance Dry Braking Wet Handling Wet Braking Noise

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

Test Score:

100
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A

86 41

· Summer · 2019 · Light Truck / SUV - Street/Sport Truck Summer

Verdict:
Excellent handling response and short stopping distance on wet pavement. Good handling response in the dry. Relatively long braking distance on dry pavement. High rolling resistance. High noise emission.
Wet Braking Dry Handling Wet Handling Dry Braking Noise Rolling Resistance

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

Test Score:

99.3
Continental PremiumContact 6

88 70

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Good handling response and a short stopping distance on wet and dry pavement alike. Relatively low hydroplaning resistance.
Wet Braking Dry Handling Wet Handling Dry Braking Lateral Hydroplaning

North America · Europe · Russia+ · Japan · Middle East · Africa · Oceania

Test Score:

98.3
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV

91 54

· Summer · 2021 · Light Truck / SUV - Highway Rib Summer

Verdict:
Good hydroplaning resistance. Acceptable handling response in the wet. Extremely low noise emission. Low rolling resistance. Insufficient handling response in the dry.
Lateral Hydroplaning Noise Rolling Resistance Wet Handling Dry Handling

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

Test Score:

98
Michelin Primacy 4+

87 58

· Summer · 2022 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Acceptable handling response and a short stopping distance on wet and dry pavement alike. Low rolling resistance. Low hydroplaning resistance. Increased noise.
Dry Braking Dry Handling Rolling Resistance Wet Handling Lateral Hydroplaning Straight Hydroplaning Noise

Mexico · Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · Japan · Middle East

Test Score:

97.5
Maxxis Victra Sport 5 VS5 SUV

76 30

· Summer · 2020 · Light Truck / SUV - Street/Sport Truck Summer

Verdict:
Excellent hydroplaning resistance. Good handling response in the wet and in the dry. Relatively long braking distance on dry and wet pavement. Very high rolling resistance.
Lateral Hydroplaning Straight Hydroplaning Dry Handling Wet Handling Wet Braking Rolling Resistance Dry Braking

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

97
Gripmax Stature H/T

N/A 14

· Summer · 2013 · Light Truck / SUV - Highway Rib Summer

Verdict:
Low price. Low noise emission. Poor traction, poor handling response, and a dangerously long wet braking distance. Low hydroplaning resistance. Not recommended.
Noise Price Lateral Hydroplaning Straight Hydroplaning Dry Braking Wet Braking Wet Handling

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

86.7

Auto Express 2022: Crossover Summer Tire Test R18

August 20, 2022

Year: 2022
Tire Test Original Link: Visit Website
Max Score, points: 100
Tire Size: 235/55R18
Season: Summer
Auto Type: Light Truck / SUV / 4*4
List Type: Professional Tire Test
Region: Europe
Date added: Aug 15, 2022
Date updated: Aug 26, 2022
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