Auto Zeitung: Summer Tire Test R17 2022

The new Auto Zeitung test did not include any new models, and did not bring any surprises.

Bridgestone Turanza T005 - Winner Recommended

83 61

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
A high level of driving safety in any weather conditions. Highly recommended.
Safety (Wet Pavement) Lateral Stability Safety (Dry Pavement) Wet Handling Wet Braking Dry Braking Dry Handling

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

Test Score:

265
Vredestein Ultrac Recommended

72 43

· Summer · 2021 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Excellent wet performance (but a long braking distance). Good results on dry pavement. Highly recommended.
Lateral Stability Lateral Aquaplaning Wet Handling Dry Handling Dry Braking Straight Aquaplaning Slalom Rolling Resistance

Europe

Test Score:

261
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 Recommended

85 64

· Summer · 2020 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Excellent grip in any conditions. Low rolling resistance. Highly recommended.
Safety (Wet Pavement) External Noise Lateral Stability Safety (Dry Pavement) Wet Handling Wet Braking Dry Braking Dry Handling Slalom Lateral Aquaplaning

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

Test Score:

258
Michelin Primacy 4 Recommended

84 59

· Summer · 2017 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Excellent grip in any conditions. Minor issues with lateral grip on wet pavement. Highly recommended.
External Noise Lateral Stability Safety (Dry Pavement) Wet Braking Dry Braking Dry Handling Slalom Lateral Aquaplaning Rolling Resistance

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

Test Score:

258
Maxxis Premitra 5 HP5 Recommended

75 43

· Summer · 2015 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Very good grip on wet pavement. Very good price/quality ratio. High rolling resistance. Highly recommended.
Safety (Wet Pavement) Lateral Stability Lateral Aquaplaning Wet Handling Wet Braking Dry Handling Dry Braking Straight Aquaplaning Comfort Rolling Resistance

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

Test Score:

252
Nokian Wetproof

81 43

· Summer · 2019 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
A short braking distance and generally good wet grip (but a slightly temperamental behavior on the verge of losing grip may create difficulties for an inexperienced driver). Good results on dry pavement.
External Noise Lateral Stability Wet Handling Wet Braking Dry Braking Straight Aquaplaning Comfort Safety (Wet Pavement) Rolling Resistance

Europe

Test Score:

238
Continental EcoContact 6

66 55

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Very low rolling resistance. Acceptable wet grip (but very low hydroplaning resistance).
Rolling Resistance Lateral Stability Comfort Wet Braking Dry Braking Dry Handling Slalom Lateral Aquaplaning Straight Aquaplaning Safety (Wet Pavement)

North America · Europe · Russia+ · East Asia · Middle East · South Africa · Oceania

Test Score:

235
Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun

77 41

· Summer · 2017 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Acceptable level of driving safety on wet and dry pavement (despite the slightly lowered overall traction). Very high rolling resistance. Average riding comfort.
Lateral Stability Lateral Aquaplaning Straight Aquaplaning Wet Braking Dry Handling Comfort Rolling Resistance

Europe · Russia+ · South Africa

Test Score:

224
BFGoodrich Advantage

71 47

· Summer · 2020 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Short braking distance on wet pavement. Insufficient lateral grip on wet pavement. Average hydroplaning resistance.
Wet Braking Dry Handling Dry Braking Lateral Stability Safety (Wet Pavement) Rolling Resistance Safety (Dry Pavement)

Europe · Middle East

Test Score:

216
Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE-51

75 33

· Summer · 2019 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Acceptable results on dry pavement. Poor wet performance (the tire lacks traction just when you need it most). Increased rolling resistance.
Dry Handling External Noise Dry Braking Lateral Stability Lateral Aquaplaning Wet Handling Rolling Resistance Safety (Wet Pavement)

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

Test Score:

204