Tyre Reviews 2023: Summer Tire Test R16 2023

Tyre Reviews 2023: Summer Tire Test R16

In first test of 2023, the Tyre Reviews portal compared the characteristics of 13 tire models belonging to the «comfort» category, i.e., designed for everyday life and, unlike sports tires, developed not for maximum handling performance at high speeds, but for combining high grip and other factors, such as comfort, durability, and fuel efficiency. There were no special EV tires in the test, but some were labeled as suitable for use on vehicles with both internal combustion engines and electric powertrains.

  1. Continental PremiumContact 7 - Winner Recommended
    Continental PremiumContact 7
    97 37
    · Summer · 2022 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer
    Verdict:

    Positive: Wet handling performance. Dry handling performance. Wet braking. Dry braking.
    Negative: Environment. Hydroplaning resistance. Noise.
    Continental again released a tire that raised the bar in its class. The PremiumContact 7 is very effective on both dry and wet pavement, even though it does have its weaknesses such as reduced hydroplaning resistance and increased noise.

    Subj. Dry Handling   Dry Braking   Dry Handling   Wet Handling   Wet Circle   Subj. Wet Handling   Wet Braking   Price   Rolling Resistance   Noise  
    Europe Europe
  2. Pirelli Cinturato P7 (P7C2) Recommended
    Pirelli Cinturato P7 (P7C2)
    82 58
    · Summer · 2020 · Passenger - High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Positive: Performance balance. Dry performance. Wet performance. Comfort. Environment.
    Negative: Hydroplaning resistance.
    The Pirelli Cinturato P7 has been seriously upgraded, and now it does not have any prominent issues at all, not counting its relatively weak lateral hydroplaning resistance. We can only congratulate the Italian tire maker.

    Subj. Dry Handling   Dry Braking   Noise   Wet Handling   Subj. Wet Handling   Rolling Resistance   Wet Braking   Subj. Comfort   Lateral Hydroplaning  
    North America North America · Central & South America Central & South America · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · Japan Japan · China China · Middle East Middle East · Oceania Oceania
  3. Bridgestone Turanza T005 Recommended
    Bridgestone Turanza T005
    84 61
    · Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer
    Verdict:

    Positive: Hydroplaning resistance. Dry braking. Environment.
    Negative: Wet braking. Dry handling performance. Noise.
    This Bridgestone tire does not have the best braking performance on wet pavement and the best handling performance on dry surfaces, but it has impressively low rolling resistance. It is particularly recommended for owners of hybrids and EVs.

    Dry Braking   Subj. Comfort   Rolling Resistance   Wet Circle   Subj. Wet Handling   Noise   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
  4. Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 Recommended
    Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
    85 64
    · Summer · 2020 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer
    Verdict:

    Positive: Balance performance. Wet handling performance. Dry handling performance. Noise. Comfort. Environment.
    Negative: Hydroplaning resistance. Dry braking.
    Goodyear knows how to make tires with well-balanced performance, and the EfficientGrip Performance 2 combines excellent grip in any conditions with low levels of noise and rolling resistance.

    Lateral Hydroplanin   Subj. Dry Handling   Subj. Comfort   Dry Handling   Rolling Resistance   Wet Circle   Wet Handling   Dry Braking   Price   Straight Hydroplaning  
    Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · Japan Japan · China China · Southeast Asia Southeast Asia · Middle East Middle East · South Africa South Africa
  5. Michelin Primacy 4+ Recommended
    Michelin Primacy 4+
    N/A 46
    · Summer · 2022 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer
    Verdict:

    Positive: Wet handling performance. Wet braking. Hydroplaning resistance. Ride comfort. Environment.
    Negative: Dry handling performance. Dry braking.
    On dry pavement, this Michelin tire may not be as good as some of its competitors, but it has excellent wet grip and effective braking on wet pavement, and in addition, it ensures a high level of comfort and fuel efficiency.

    Noise   Lateral Hydroplaning   Straight Hydroplaning   Wet Handling   Subj. Wet Handling   Rolling Resistance   Wet Braking   Subj. Comfort   Dry Handling   Price   Dry Braking   Wet Circle  
    Mexico Mexico · Central & South America Central & South America · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · Japan Japan · Middle East Middle East
  6. Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun Recommended
    Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun
    76 43
    · Summer · 2017 · Passenger - High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Positive: Wet braking. Hydroplaning resistance. Dry handling performance. Ride comfort.
    Negative: Dry braking. Environment.
    This Falken tire effectively combats hydroplaning and quickly stops the car on wet roads. Plus, it provides a high level of ride comfort.

    Subj. Dry Handling   Straight Hydroplaning   Lateral Hydroplaning   Subj. Comfort   Dry Handling   Wet Circle   Wet Braking   Subj. Wet Handling   Rolling Resistance   Dry Braking   Price  
    Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · South Africa South Africa
  7. Hankook Ventus Prime 4 K135 Recommended
    Hankook Ventus Prime 4 K135
    79 47
    · Summer · 2022 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer
    Verdict:

    Positive: Wet braking. Dry handling performance. Dry braking. Environment.
    Negative: Hydroplaning resistance. Noise.
    This Hankook tire is quite noisy, and it has some difficulties with hydroplaning resistance, but otherwise, it is a very decent option.

    Subj. Dry Handling   Subj. Comfort   Dry Handling   Dry Braking   Wet Braking   Subj. Wet Handling   Lateral Hydroplaning   Straight Hydroplaning   Noise  
    Central & South America Central & South America · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · Japan Japan · Middle East Middle East · Africa Africa
  8. Kumho Ecsta HS52 Recommended
    Kumho Ecsta HS52
    N/A 29
    · Summer · 2022 · Passenger - High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Positive: Dry handling response. Dry braking. Hydroplaning resistance. Noise.
    Negative: Wet performance.
    This Kumho tire performs excellently on dry pavement, but tires are first of all expected to provide a well-balanced performance, and the Ecsta HS52 does not have the best grip on wet surfaces and has increased rolling resistance.

    Subj. Dry Handling   Dry Braking   Dry Handling   Straight Hydroplaning   Wet Circle   Price   Wet Handling   Subj. Wet Handling   Lateral Hydroplaning   Subj. Comfort  
    Europe Europe · Oceania Oceania
  9. Vredestein Ultrac Recommended
    Vredestein Ultrac
    72 36
    · Summer · 2021 · Passenger - High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Positive: Wet handling performance. Hydroplaning resistance. Dry braking.
    Negative: Environment. Noise.
    This Vredestein tire was clearly developed with an emphasis on improving its wet performance, and in such conditions, it really provides very good handling response, but on dry pavement, the performance is not as impressive. Additionally, the Vredestein tire has increased rolling resistance.

    Lateral Hydroplaning   Straight Hydroplaning   Subj. Comfort   Wet Handling   Subj. Wet Handling   Noise   Dry Handling   Rolling Resistance  
    Europe Europe
  10. Toyo Proxes Comfort Recommended
    Toyo Proxes Comfort
    72 44
    · Summer · 2020 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Positive: Noise. Environment. Dry braking.
    Negative: Wet braking. Wet handling performance. Dry handling performance.
    This Toyo tire works well on dry pavement, and it helps save fuel, but it unexpectedly demonstrated a long wet braking distance.

    Rolling Resistance   Dry Braking   Noise   Subj. Wet Handling   Price   Wet Braking   Dry Handling   Wet Handling  
    Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+
  11. GT Radial Champiro FE2
    GT Radial Champiro FE2
    N/A 28
    · Summer · 2021 · Passenger - High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Positive: Wet handling performance. Dry handling performance. Environment.
    Negative: Wet braking. Hydroplaning resistance.
    This inexpensive GT Radial tire is capable of providing good handling in any condition, it also has low rolling resistance and good ride comfort, but at the same time has a relatively long wet braking distance.

    Lateral Hydroplaning   Price   Subj. Wet Handling   Rolling Resistance   Subj. Comfort   Wet Handling   Wet Braking   Wet Circle   Straight Hydroplaning  
    Central & South America Central & South America · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · Oceania Oceania
  12. Nankang NA-1
    Nankang NA-1
    69 26
    · Summer · 2014 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer
    Verdict:

    Positive: Dry performance.
    Negative: Wet performance. Wet braking. Dry braking. Wet handling performance. Dry handling performance. Hydroplaning resistance. Environment.
    This Nankang tire has a long braking distance on both wet and dry pavement, poor hydroplaning resistance, produces a lot of noise, and has high rolling resistance. It might be suitable only for those who need cheap tires for track days.

    Dry Handling   Price   Subj. Dry Handling   Dry Braking   Straight Hydroplaning   Wet Handling   Wet Circle   Subj. Wet Handling   Rolling Resistance   Wet Braking   Subj. Comfort  
    Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · East Asia East Asia · Oceania Oceania
Year
2023
Tire Test Original Link
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Tire Size
205/55R16
Season
Summer
Auto Type
Passenger
List Type
Professional Tire Test
Region
Europe
Date added
Apr 18, 2023
Date updated
Sep 25, 2023
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