Teknikens Värld: Summer Tire Test R18 2021

The SUVs have traveled a long way; from brutal off-road machines, they gradually turned into comfortable vehicles for city streets, and, paradoxically, many modern SUV owners rarely, if at all, go off-road. The tire makers also adapted to the changes in the automotive market, and the new test performed by Teknikens Värld compared SUV and crossover tires mainly designed to be used on paved city roads. In view of this fact, the Swedes opted out of testing the tires in the dirt or evaluating their self-cleansing capabilities (from clay, for example), and generally, the requirements were the same as applied to passenger tires, i.e. the key factor was the driving safety on wet and dry pavement. In addition, the experts evaluated noise emission fuel efficiency, and, as always, tires with the best-balanced performance were announced as the winners.

Michelin Primacy 4 - Winner Recommended

85 61

· Summer · 2017 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Excellent tire without any prominent issues. This tire successfully combines low rolling resistance and strong wet grip, which are conflicting parameters.
Rolling Resistance Dry Braking Wet Handling Comfort

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

Test Score:

62
Continental PremiumContact 6 Recommended

88 70

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Great result in the elk test. Excellent traction and short braking distance in any conditions. High rolling resistance.
Wet Braking Dry Braking Moose Test Rolling Resistance

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

Test Score:

58
Bridgestone Turanza T005 Recommended

84 61

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Absence of any prominent issues and invariably good results in all of the disciplines. Good braking efficiency.
Wet Braking Dry Braking

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

Test Score:

57
BFGoodrich Advantage SUV

78 34

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

Verdict:
Good braking efficiency. Good result in the elk test. Low riding comfort.
Wet Braking Dry Braking Moose Test Comfort

Europe · Middle East

Test Score:

56
Pirelli P Zero PZ4

81 63

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

Verdict:
Short braking distance on dry pavement. Excellent hydroplaning resistance. Great riding comfort. High rolling resistance.
Comfort Dry Braking Straight Aquaplaning Rolling Resistance

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

Test Score:

56
Nexen N Fera Sport SUV

74 29

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

Verdict:
Good braking efficiency. Good result in the elk test. Insufficient handling response in the wet. High rolling resistance.
Wet Braking Dry Braking Wet Handling Rolling Resistance

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

52
Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV

76 37

· Summer · 2011 · Light Truck / SUV - Street/Sport Truck Summer

Verdict:
Great riding comfort. Grip on a par with the leaders of the test. Very high rolling resistance on test.
Wet Handling Comfort Rolling Resistance

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

Test Score:

51
Kumho Crugen HP71

76 29

· All Season · 2017 · Light Truck / SUV - On-/Off-Road All-Terrain

Verdict:
Relatively weak grip and a long braking distance on wet and dry pavement. Insufficient handling response in the wet. Increased rolling resistance.
Wet Braking Dry Braking Wet Handling Rolling Resistance

USA+ · Canada · Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · Japan · South Korea · Middle East · Oceania

Test Score:

39
Yokohama Geolandar G055

72 31

· All Season · 2015 · Light Truck / SUV - Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season

Verdict:
Long braking distance on wet and dry pavements. Bad handling response in the wet. Poor hydroplaning resistance.
Wet Braking Dry Braking Wet Handling Straight Aquaplaning

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

Test Score:

33
Trazano SU318 H/T

N/A 20

· Summer · 2017 · Light Truck / SUV - Highway Rib Summer

Verdict:
Long braking distance on wet and dry pavements. Frankly poor handling response on wet pavement (the tire was fined 10 points due to such a poor result). Low hydroplaning resistance. Low riding comfort.
Wet Braking Dry Braking Straight Aquaplaning Wet Handling Comfort

Europe

Test Score:

19