2013 Auto Bild SUV / 4X4 Tire Test

9 Ultra High Performance Summer tires tested in 235/65 R17 | Published April 2nd, 2013 by Jonathan Benson

235/65 R17 is a popular SUV tire size. Fitted to the likes of the Audi Q5, Land Rover Freelander, Mercedes M-Class , BMW X5 and Volvo XC 90, Auto Bild have taken 9 of the most popular patterns and put them through a number of tests, including tests on grass, gravel, sand and mud to ensure your SUV will be as useful off road as it is on road.

The Results

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1st: Continental Cross Contact UHP
235/65 R17 3PMSF: no	Total: 22 Dry: 7 Wet: 7 Offroad: 8 Short stopping distances on wet and dry roads, strong off road Increased running noise, average ride comfort and average curved aquaplaning Read Reviews Buy from £140.87
2nd: Pirelli Scorpion Verde
235/65 R17 3PMSF: no	Total: 19 Dry: 6 Wet: 6 Offroad: 7 Short stopping distances, excellent wet grip, best in the mud, very low rolling noise Poor traction on wet grass, average ride comfort Read Reviews Buy from £106.44
3rd: Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport
235/65 R17 3PMSF: no	Total: 19 Dry: 6 Wet: 6 Offroad: 7 Very good grip in the wet, high aquaplaning reserves, short dry braking distance Poor wet braking, average rolling resistance Read Reviews Buy from £115.23
4th: Dunlop SP QuattroMaxx
235/65 R17 3PMSF: no	Total: 18 Dry: 7 Wet: 6 Offroad: 5 Very strong in all wet tests Average traction on gravel, grass and sand. Average comfort Read Reviews
5th: Michelin Latitude Sport
235/65 R17 3PMSF: no	Total: 18 Dry: 7 Wet: 5 Offroad: 6 Extremely low rolling resistance, good aquaplaning results Poor traction on wet grass, long wet braking Read Reviews
6th: Cooper Zeon XSTa
235/65 R17 3PMSF: no	Total: 17 Dry: 5 Wet: 4 Offroad: 8 Decent performance on loose soil, good dry braking Moderate wet grip, extended wet braking distance, average cornering Read Reviews
7th: Vredestein Ultrac SUV Sessanta
235/65 R17 3PMSF: no	Total: 17 Dry: 5 Wet: 6 Offroad: 6 Very strong aquaplaning scores Long stopping distances, high rolling resistance, increased running noise Read Reviews
8th: Nokian Z Sport Utility
235/65 R17 3PMSF: no	Total: 12 Dry: 5 Wet: 3 Offroad: 4 Low rolling noise, low rolling resistance Bad traction in mud, long braking distances, poor wet grip Read Reviews
9th: Roadstone Roadian HP
235/65 R17 3PMSF: no	Total: 10.1 Dry: 3 Wet: 0.1 Offroad: 7 Best on grass and sand, low rolling resistance, low noise Bad grip in the wet, long stopping distances, poor feedback, slow dull steering Read Reviews