2011 European Summer Tire Test - 175/65 R14

Below are the 175/65 R14 results from the ADAC test. As usual with ADAC tests, the results are based on pure data with no subjective scores included. The tests are weighted in favour of wet grip, which is awarded 40% of the overall score. A further 20% is given to the dry weather tests, 10% based on how noisy / comfortable the tires are, 10% on the rolling resistance of the tire and 20% based on the wear.

For the 195/65 R15 results please click here

1st: Continental Premium Contact 2

Continental Premium Contact 2
  • 175/65 r14
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 38.2
  2. Dry: 9
  3. Wet: 8
  4. Comfort: 6
  5. Rolling Resistance: 8.2
  6. Wear: 7
Very balanced tire, scores well in all safety related tests. Top marks on wet roads.

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2nd: Uniroyal RainExpert

Uniroyal RainExpert
  • 175/65 r14
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 37.4
  2. Dry: 8
  3. Wet: 7.8
  4. Comfort: 5.6
  5. Rolling Resistance: 7.6
  6. Wear: 8.4
Very balanced tire, scores well in all safety related tests.

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3rd: Michelin Energy Saver

Michelin Energy Saver
  • 175/65 r14
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 38
  2. Dry: 8.4
  3. Wet: 7
  4. Comfort: 5.4
  5. Rolling Resistance: 8.2
  6. Wear: 9
Very balanced tire, scores well in all safety related tests.

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4th: Hankook OPTIMO K715

Hankook OPTIMO K715
  • 175/65 r14
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 37.4
  2. Dry: 8.2
  3. Wet: 7.2
  4. Comfort: 5.4
  5. Rolling Resistance: 8.2
  6. Wear: 8.4
Very balanced tire, scores well in all safety related tests.

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5th: Semperit Comfort Life 2

Semperit Comfort Life 2
  • 175/65 r14
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 35
  2. Dry: 7.8
  3. Wet: 7
  4. Comfort: 5.4
  5. Rolling Resistance: 7.4
  6. Wear: 7.4
Very balanced tire, scores well in all safety related tests.

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6th: Apollo Amazer 3G Maxx

Apollo Amazer 3G Maxx
  • 175/65 r14
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 35.6
  2. Dry: 9
  3. Wet: 7.8
  4. Comfort: 5.2
  5. Rolling Resistance: 7.2
  6. Wear: 6.4
Top scores in the dry, good in the wet
Slight weakness with wear

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7th: Pirelli CINTURATO P1

Pirelli CINTURATO P1
  • 175/65 r14
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 38.4
  2. Dry: 8.8
  3. Wet: 6.6
  4. Comfort: 6.6
  5. Rolling Resistance: 9
  6. Wear: 7.4
Lowest fuel consumption
Slight weakness in the wet

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8th: Firestone Multihawk

Firestone Multihawk
  • 175/65 r14
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 36.4
  2. Dry: 9
  3. Wet: 6.6
  4. Comfort: 5
  5. Rolling Resistance: 7.4
  6. Wear: 8.4
Very good in the dry
Slight weakness in the wet

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9th: Kumho Solus KH17

Kumho Solus KH17
  • 175/65 r14
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 37.4
  2. Dry: 8.6
  3. Wet: 6.2
  4. Comfort: 6.6
  5. Rolling Resistance: 8
  6. Wear: 8
Good in the dry
Slight weakness in the wet

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10th: Barum Brillantis 2

Barum Brillantis 2
  • 175/65 r14
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 35.8
  2. Dry: 8.4
  3. Wet: 6.8
  4. Comfort: 5
  5. Rolling Resistance: 8.2
  6. Wear: 7.4
Good in the dry
Slight weakness in the wet

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11th: Fulda EcoControl

Fulda EcoControl
  • 175/65 r14
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 36.4
  2. Dry: 8.4
  3. Wet: 6.2
  4. Comfort: 5.8
  5. Rolling Resistance: 7.6
  6. Wear: 8.4
Good in the dry
Slight weakness in the wet

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12th: Goodyear DuraGrip

Goodyear DuraGrip
  • 175/65 r14
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 37.2
  2. Dry: 8.4
  3. Wet: 6
  4. Comfort: 6.2
  5. Rolling Resistance: 8.2
  6. Wear: 8.4
Good in the dry
Slight weakness in the wet

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13th: Dunlop SP StreetResponse

Dunlop SP StreetResponse
  • 175/65 r14
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 35.8
  2. Dry: 8.8
  3. Wet: 6
  4. Comfort: 5.4
  5. Rolling Resistance: 7.6
  6. Wear: 8
Good in the dry
Slight weakness in the wet

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14th: Sava PERFECTA

Sava PERFECTA
  • 175/65 r14
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 33.6
  2. Dry: 8.2
  3. Wet: 4.4
  4. Comfort: 4.6
  5. Rolling Resistance: 7.4
  6. Wear: 9
Very good wear
Weak on wet roads

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15th: Kleber Dynaxer HP 3

Kleber Dynaxer HP 3
  • 175/65 r14
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 34.2
  2. Dry: 7.8
  3. Wet: 4.4
  4. Comfort: 5.4
  5. Rolling Resistance: 8.2
  6. Wear: 8.4
Good wear
Weak on wet roads

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Also included in the 175/65 R14 category was the "Debica Passio 2" and the "Dayton D110". The Debica matched the Kleber's score, while the Dayton only managed 1 point in the wet tests!

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