TCS: Summer Tire Test R17 2020

TCS: Summer Tire Test R17

As part of the TCS summer tire test 2020, 28 tires were tested in two dimensions. With the exception of two tires, the TCS can recommend all tire models tested for purchase. Compared to the previous year, the tested tires in the size (235/55 R17 103W) for vans and mid-range SUVs were particularly positive.

  1. Michelin Primacy 4 - Winner Recommended
    Michelin Primacy 4
    85 61
    · Summer · 2017 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer
    Verdict:

    Very balanced tire. Top grade on wet roads. Top grade in terms of wear. Good on dry roads and in terms of fuel consumption.

    Treadwear   Wet Performance   Dry Performance   Fuel Consumption   Comfort / Noise  
    Mexico Mexico · Central & South America Central & South America · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · East Asia East Asia · Southeast Asia Southeast Asia · Middle East Middle East · Oceania Oceania
    Test Score:
    72
  2. Bridgestone Turanza T005 Recommended
    Bridgestone Turanza T005
    84 63
    · Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer
    Verdict:

    Very balanced tire. Very good at fuel consumption. Good on dry and wet roads. Good in wear and tear.

    Treadwear   Wet Performance   Fuel Consumption   Dry Performance  
    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
    Test Score:
    68
  3. Maxxis Premitra 5 HP5 Recommended
    Maxxis Premitra 5 HP5
    76 45
    · Summer · 2015 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Very balanced tire. Good on dry and wet roads. Good in fuel consumption. Good in wear and tear.

    Treadwear   Wet Performance   Fuel Consumption   Dry Performance  
    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
    Test Score:
    64
  4. Pirelli Cinturato P7 Recommended
    Pirelli Cinturato P7
    68 59
    · Summer · 2004 · Passenger - High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Very balanced tire. Top grade on dry roads. Good on wet roads. Good in fuel consumption.

    Treadwear   Wet Performance   Fuel Consumption   Dry Performance  
    North America North America · Central & South America Central & South America · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · East Asia East Asia · Southeast Asia Southeast Asia · Middle East Middle East · Oceania Oceania
    Test Score:
    64
  5. Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 Recommended
    Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
    81 56
    · Summer · 2015 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer
    Verdict:

    Good on wet roads. Good in fuel consumption. Good in wear and tear. Slight weaknesses on dry roads.

    Treadwear   Wet Performance   Fuel Consumption   Dry Performance  
    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
    Test Score:
    56
  6. Semperit Speed-Life 2 Recommended
    Semperit Speed-Life 2
    79 32
    · Summer · 2015 · Passenger - High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Top grade in terms of wear. Good on dry roads. Good in fuel consumption. Slight weaknesses on wet roads.

    Treadwear   Fuel Consumption   Dry Performance   Wet Performance  
    Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+
    Test Score:
    56
  7. Yokohama BluEarth RV-02 Recommended
    Yokohama BluEarth RV-02
    73 25
    · Summer · 2014 · Light Truck / SUV - Highway Rib Summer
    Verdict:

    Top marks for noise. Good in wear and tear. Slight weaknesses on dry roads. Highest fuel consumption. Slight weaknesses on wet roads.

    Comfort / Noise   Wet Performance  
    USA+ USA+ · Canada Canada · Central & South America Central & South America · Europe Europe · East Asia East Asia · Southeast Asia Southeast Asia · Middle East Middle East
    Test Score:
    56
  8. Continental EcoContact 6 Recommended
    Continental EcoContact 6
    67 55
    · Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer
    Verdict:

    Top marks for fuel consumption. Top grade in terms of wear. Good on dry roads. Quiet tire. Slight weaknesses on wet roads.

    Treadwear   Fuel Consumption   Dry Performance   Comfort / Noise   Wet Performance  
    North America North America · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · East Asia East Asia · Middle East Middle East · South Africa South Africa · Oceania Oceania
    Test Score:
    54
  9. ESA-Tecar Spirit Pro Recommended
    ESA-Tecar Spirit Pro
    74 29
    · Summer · 2019 · Passenger - High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Top grade in terms of wear. Good on dry roads. Quiet tire. Good in fuel consumption. Slight weaknesses on wet roads.

    Treadwear   Fuel Consumption   Dry Performance   Comfort / Noise   Wet Performance  
    Europe Europe
    Test Score:
    54
  10. Kumho Ecsta HS51 Recommended
    Kumho Ecsta HS51
    76 39
    · Summer · 2015 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Top grade on wet roads. Quiet tire. Good in fuel consumption. Slight weaknesses on dry roads.

    Treadwear   Wet Performance   Fuel Consumption   Comfort / Noise   Dry Performance  
    Central & South America Central & South America · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · East Asia East Asia · Southeast Asia Southeast Asia · Middle East Middle East · North Africa North Africa · Oceania Oceania
    Test Score:
    50
  11. Kleber Dynaxer HP3 Recommended
    Kleber Dynaxer HP3
    73 22
    · Summer · 2010 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer
    Verdict:

    Good on dry roads. Good in fuel consumption. Good in wear and tear. Loudest tire. Slight weaknesses on wet roads.

    Treadwear   Fuel Consumption   Dry Performance   Wet Performance   Comfort / Noise  
    Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+
    Test Score:
    44
  12. Laufenn S FIT EQ
    Laufenn S FIT EQ
    70 24
    · Summer · 2015 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Good on dry roads. Quiet tire. Good in fuel consumption. Good in wear and tear. Weak on wet roads.

    Treadwear   Fuel Consumption   Dry Performance   Comfort / Noise   Wet Performance  
    Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+
    Test Score:
    10
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TCS Test: Summer Tire Test 2020
August 24, 2020
Year
2020
Tire Test Original Link
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Max Score, points
100
Tire Size
235/55R17
Season
Summer
Auto Type
Passenger
List Type
Professional Tire Test
Region
Europe
Date added
Aug 24, 2020
Date updated
Feb 17, 2021

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