Vi Bilägare: Summer Tire Test R16 2022

The «green» tire technologies keep on evolving, and in its next test the Swedish magazine Vi Bilägare decided to assess the capabilities of the new generation of «green» tires, including in the test the following three models: Continental EcoContact 6, Michelin e. Primacy, and Nokian Hakka Green 3. Parallel to that, the experts tested «standard» models from the same manufacturers, as well as the Bridgestone Turanza T005, Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2, and the inexpensive Peltas Imperium PT515 and Toyo Proxes Comfort. The tires were tested in the popular size of 205/55 R16, which fits many cars powered by a classic internal combustion engine, and EVs as well, such as Hyundai Ioniq, Nissan Leaf and VW e-Golf.

Continental PremiumContact 6 - Winner

88 70

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Short braking distance and high lateral stability in any conditions. High level of driving safety. A slightly reduced ride comfort.
Wet Braking Dry Handling Dry Braking Lateral Stability Wet Handling Comfort

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

Test Score:

89
Nokian Hakka Blue 3

N/A 27

· Summer · 2021 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good grip on wet pavement. Excellent control on the grip threshold. Low noise level on uneven surfaces. Relatively high fuel consumption
Wet Braking Lateral Stability Wet Handling Fuel Efficiency Comfort

Europe · Russia+ · Japan

Test Score:

83
Bridgestone Turanza T005

83 61

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Crisp steering response (brings lots of driving pleasure). Rough ride on uneven surfaces. High noise emission.
Lateral Aquaplaning Wet Handling Comfort Noise

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

Test Score:

81
Toyo Proxes Comfort

72 42

· Summer · 2020 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Excellent grip in any conditions. High lateral hydroplaning resistance. Relatively high fuel consumption.
Lateral Aquaplaning Wet Braking Wet Handling Comfort

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

79
Michelin Primacy 4

84 59

· Summer · 2017 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Logical behavior and easy handling response. Excellent hydroplaning resistance. Insufficient grip on wet pavement. Low noise emission.
Lateral Aquaplaning Straight Aquaplaning Comfort Noise

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

Test Score:

78
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

85 64

· Summer · 2020 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Great riding comfort. Low rolling resistance. Attractive price. Fuzzy steering response.
Fuel Efficiency Wet Handling

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

Test Score:

75
Nokian Hakka Green 3

N/A 28

· Summer · 2020 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Quiet. Good wet grip by «green» tire standards. Long braking distance on wet and dry pavements. High price.
Noise Wet Braking Dry Handling Dry Braking

Europe · Russia+ · Japan

Test Score:

60
Continental EcoContact 6

66 55

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Low fuel consumption. Great riding comfort. Weak grip on wet pavement. Long braking distance on wet and dry pavements. Handling response not good enough.
Fuel Efficiency Wet Braking Lateral Stability Wet Handling

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

Test Score:

57
Michelin e.Primacy

80 44

· Summer · 2020 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Low rolling resistance. Good road holding ability. Good steering response. Dangerously weak grip and a long braking distance on wet pavement.
Fuel Efficiency Wet Braking Straight Aquaplaning Lateral Aquaplaning Lateral Stability Wet Handling

Europe · Russia+ · Japan · China · Africa · Oceania

Test Score:

48
Petlas Imperium PT515

65 19

· Summer · 2012 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Good vibration absorption and low noise emission on uneven surfaces. Insufficient handling response in emergency situations. Long braking distance on wet and dry pavements. Not recommended.
Noise Fuel Efficiency Wet Braking Dry Handling Dry Braking Lateral Stability Wet Handling

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

41