Motor: Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 2022

The experts of the Polish automotive magazine Motor conducted a test of tires in size 215/60 R17, fitting many compact crossovers and minivans, and, considering the weight of the cars of this category, the test involved tires with a load index of 96 (up to 710 kg per tire). The tests were performed in the fall of 2021 in warm still weather at a test facility in Germany, where the tires were installed on a Dacia Duster; the car was driven by pilots having a considerable experience of participating in car tests and car races.
The Motor experts noted that the tires they selected for the tests are differently positioned in online catalogs, and, for example, the Bridgestone Turanza T005, Continental PremiumContact 6, and Michelin Primacy 4 are sold as passenger tires (because their manufacturers opted out of designing dedicated SUV versions), while the Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV, Kleber Dynaxer SUV, and Nokian Wetproof SUV are positioned as crossover tires, i.e. the end consumer may have to look for these tires in both categories. In addition, the drivers of minivans, such as Fiat Scudo or Renault Trafic, will have to check if their vehicle requires tires with an extra load index, marked «C».

Continental PremiumContact 6 - Winner Recommended

88 70

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Good handling, short braking distance, and a high level of safety on wet and dry pavement. Predictable behavior in emergency situations. Relatively low lateral hydroplaning resistance. Increased noise emission. Increased rolling resistance. Recommended.
Safety Wet Handling Dry Handling Wet Braking Dry Braking Lateral Hydroplaning Noise Rolling Resistance

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

Test Score:

196.9
Michelin Primacy 4 Recommended

85 61

· Summer · 2017 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Well-balanced performance. Short braking distance on wet and dry pavement. Excellent hydroplaning resistance. Very low rolling resistance. Recommended.
Dry Braking Lateral Hydroplaning Rolling Resistance Wet Handling Wet Braking Straight Hydroplaning

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

Test Score:

195.5
Bridgestone Turanza T005 Recommended

84 63

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Good handling response in the wet. Short braking distance and very good handling response on dry pavement. Low rolling resistance. Average hydroplaning resistance. Recommended.
Wet Handling Dry Handling Dry Braking Rolling Resistance

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

Test Score:

195.2
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV

91 52

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

Verdict:
Good lateral hydroplaning resistance. Excellent lateral stability and good handling response on wet pavement. Good handling response in the dry. Low noise emission.
Lateral Hydroplaning Dry Handling Lateral Stability Wet Handling Noise

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

Test Score:

193.2
Nokian Wetproof SUV

81 36

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

Verdict:
Short braking distance and good lateral stability on wet pavement. Very high resistance to straight hydroplaning. Attractive price. Fell behind the leaders on dry pavement (but still ensured the required safety level). High rolling resistance.
Wet Braking Lateral Hydroplaning Lateral Stability Straight Hydroplaning Rolling Resistance

Europe

Test Score:

191.7
Kleber Dynaxer SUV

N/A 25

· Summer · 2020 · Light Truck / SUV - Highway Rib Summer

Verdict:
Good results on dry pavement. Low noise emission. Relatively long braking distance and less-than-perfect handling response on wet pavement. Average resistance to straight hydroplaning. Reduced lateral stability on wet pavement.
Lateral Hydroplaning Noise Straight Hydroplaning Lateral Stability

Europe

Test Score:

188.8
Yokohama BluEarth-XT AE61

N/A 34

· Summer · 2020 · Light Truck / SUV - Highway Rib Summer

Verdict:
Good lateral stability on wet pavement. Low noise emission. Great riding comfort. Low hydroplaning resistance. Relatively long braking distance on dry pavement. Increased rolling resistance. Unreasonably high price.
Comfort Lateral Stability Noise Price Dry Braking Lateral Hydroplaning Straight Hydroplaning

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

Test Score:

188.3
Debica Presto HP2

75 35

· Summer · 2020 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Very high hydroplaning resistance. Attractive price. Relatively long braking distance, low lateral stability, and less-than-perfect handling response on wet pavement. Long braking distance and less-than-perfect handling response on dry pavement. Increased noise.
Lateral Hydroplaning Straight Hydroplaning Wet Handling Dry Braking Lateral Stability

Europe

Test Score:

186.6
Kormoran UHP

74 28

· Summer · 2017 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Low price. Low rolling resistance. Unacceptably long braking distance, low lateral stability, and poor wet handling performance. Reduced straight hydroplaning resistance. Long braking distance and poor handling response on dry and wet pavement. High noise emission.
Wet Handling Lateral Hydroplaning Rolling Resistance Dry Handling Lateral Stability Wet Braking Straight Hydroplaning Noise

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

179.4