Auto Bild Allrad: SUV Summer Tire Test R17 2019

Auto Bild Allrad: SUV Summer Tire Test R17

In the test: summer tires for compact SUVs.

Summer tire test with ten new tires for compact all-wheel-drive vehicles. How well does a cheap tire from China fare compared to the expensive brand tires?

  1. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 - Winner Recommended
    Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
    87 64
    · Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Test winner with exemplary driving qualities on all surfaces, sporty-dynamic handling, precise steering behavior, shortest wet and dry braking distances.

    Wet / Dry Braking   Wet / Dry Handling   Steering Precision  
    Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · Japan Japan · China China · Southeast Asia Southeast Asia · Middle East Middle East · South Africa South Africa · Oceania Oceania
  2. Continental PremiumContact 6 Recommended
    Continental PremiumContact 6
    88 70
    · Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer
    Verdict:

    Top performance in the dry, short wet braking. Only average traction in the mud and on stony surfaces.

    Wet / Dry Braking   Dry Handling  
    North America North America · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · Japan Japan · Middle East Middle East · Oceania Oceania
  3. Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 Recommended
    Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
    81 56
    · Summer · 2015 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer
    Verdict:

    Dynamic handling with high steering precision on dry slopes, short wet and dry braking distances, high traction in rough terrain, good price-performance ratio.

    Wet / Dry Braking   Value   Steering Precision  
    Mexico Mexico · Central & South America Central & South America · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · East Asia East Asia · Southeast Asia Southeast Asia · Middle East Middle East · Africa Africa · Oceania Oceania
  4. Nokian Powerproof Recommended
    Nokian Powerproof
    76 46
    · Summer · 2019 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    High performance potential on all surfaces, exemplary handling qualities in wet and off-road, good comfort. Slightly increased noise.

    Off-Road Handling   Wet Handling   Comfort  
    Europe Europe
  5. Maxxis Premitra 5 HP5 Recommended
    Maxxis Premitra 5 HP5
    76 45
    · Summer · 2015 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Highest safety reserves for aquaplaning, safe wet / dry handling. Moderate traction on wet grass and sandy ground.

    Aquaplaning   Wet / Dry Handling  
    Mexico Mexico · Central & South America Central & South America · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · Japan Japan · China China · Middle East Middle East · South Africa South Africa · Oceania Oceania
  6. Bridgestone Turanza T005 Recommended
    Bridgestone Turanza T005
    84 63
    · Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer
    Verdict:

    Balanced handling on all surfaces, high aquaplaning safety. Moderate traction on grass.

    Aquaplaning   Wet / Dry Handling  
    North America North America · Central & South America Central & South America · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · China China · South Korea South Korea · Southeast Asia Southeast Asia · Middle East Middle East · Africa Africa · Oceania Oceania
  7. Toyo Proxes Sport
    Toyo Proxes Sport
    71 46
    · Summer · 2016 · Passenger - High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Precise handling on gravel and dry slopes, high aquaplaning safety. Moderate steering precision and extended braking distances on wet surfaces.

    Aquaplaning   Dry Handling   Wet Handling  
    USA+ USA+ · Canada Canada · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · East Asia East Asia · Southeast Asia Southeast Asia · Middle East Middle East · Oceania Oceania
  8. Nexen N Fera RU1
    Nexen N Fera RU1
    73 27
    · Summer · 2016 · Light Truck / SUV - Street/Sport Truck Summer
    Verdict:

    Good driving qualities on wet and dry surfaces, high traction on sand / gravel. Extended wet braking distances, significantly increased rolling resistance.

    Wet / Dry Handling   Rolling Resistance   Wet Braking  
    Canada Canada · Mexico Mexico · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · East Asia East Asia · Middle East Middle East · Oceania Oceania
  9. Cooper Zeon CS8
    Cooper Zeon CS8
    73 23
    · Summer · 2015 · Passenger - High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Good off-road characteristics. Delayed steering response in wet conditions, significantly extended wet braking distances.

    Off-Road Performance   Wet Braking   Steering Precision  
    Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · South Africa South Africa
  10. CST Medallion MD-A1
    CST Medallion MD-A1
    N/A 32
    · Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer
    Verdict:

    Cheap tires from the Far East with considerable weaknesses in wet conditions. Understeer wet and dry handling, dangerously extended wet braking distances.

    Wet Braking   Wet / Dry Handling  
    Central & South America Central & South America · Europe Europe
Year
2019
Tire Test Original Link
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Tire Size
225/55R17
Season
Summer
Auto Type
Light Truck / SUV / 4*4
List Type
Professional Tire Test
Region
Europe
Date added
Apr 01, 2019
Date updated
Feb 15, 2021

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