2019 ADAC Van 215/65 R16 C Tire Test

Test Summary
Wet BrakingApollo Altrust
Dry BrakingApollo Altrust
Continental ContiVanContact 200
WearApollo Altrust
Rolling ResistanceNexen Roadian CT8
Snow BrakingGoodyear EfficientGrip Cargo
Sava Trenta 2
Maxxis Vansmart MCV3 Plus
Fulda Conveo Tour 2
Falken Linam VAN01
Michelin Agilis Plus
Snow HandlingNexen Roadian CT8
Kumho PorTran KC53
In what might be a first for a main publication, ADAC have tested sixteen 215/65 R16 C cargo / commercial tires designed for vans, people carriers and vehicles such as the popular VW Transporter.

Sadly, ADACs findings aren't overly positive, with no tire pleasing the testers overall due to a general lack of wet performance.

Results

1st: Apollo Altrust

Apollo Altrust
  • 215/65 R16 C
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 41
  2. Dry: 7.8
  3. Wet: 6.4
  4. Rolling Resistance: 7.2
  5. Noise: 6.2
  6. Wear: 7
  7. Overall: 6.4
Top marks in the dry.
A little weak in the wet, relatively high fuel consumption and wear.

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2nd: Goodyear EfficientGrip Cargo

Goodyear EfficientGrip Cargo
  • 215/65 R16 C
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 44
  2. Dry: 7.4
  3. Wet: 5.8
  4. Rolling Resistance: 8
  5. Noise: 6
  6. Wear: 11
  7. Overall: 5.8
Very low wear, good in the dry.
A little weak in the wet.

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3rd: Pirelli Carrier

Pirelli Carrier
  • 215/65 R16 C
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 41.6
  2. Dry: 6.4
  3. Wet: 5.8
  4. Rolling Resistance: 7.8
  5. Noise: 5.8
  6. Wear: 10
  7. Overall: 5.8
Low wear.
A little weak in the wet.

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4th: Nokian cLine Cargo

Nokian cLine Cargo
  • 215/65 R16 C
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 37.8
  2. Dry: 6
  3. Wet: 5.4
  4. Rolling Resistance: 7.8
  5. Noise: 6.2
  6. Wear: 7
  7. Overall: 5.4
None mentioned.
Relatively high wear, quiet weak in the dry and wet.

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5th: Continental ContiVanContact 200

Continental ContiVanContact 200
  • 215/65 R16 C
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 40
  2. Dry: 5.2
  3. Wet: 6.4
  4. Rolling Resistance: 8.4
  5. Noise: 5.8
  6. Wear: 9
  7. Overall: 5.2
Very low fuel consumption.
Weak in the dry, slightly weak in the wet.

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6th: Maxxis Vansmart MCV3+

Maxxis Vansmart MCV3 Plus
  • 215/65 R16 C
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 41.2
  2. Dry: 7.6
  3. Wet: 4.6
  4. Rolling Resistance: 7.4
  5. Noise: 6
  6. Wear: 11
  7. Overall: 4.6
Very low wear, very good in the dry.
Weak in the wet, high fuel consumption.

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7th: Kumho PorTran KC53

Kumho PorTran KC53
  • 215/65 R16 C
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 37
  2. Dry: 5.6
  3. Wet: 4.4
  4. Rolling Resistance: 8
  5. Noise: 6.6
  6. Wear: 8
  7. Overall: 4.4
Quietest tires in the test.
Weak in the wet.

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8th: Falken Linam VAN01

Falken Linam VAN01
  • 215/65 R16 C
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 36.6
  2. Dry: 6.4
  3. Wet: 2.8
  4. Rolling Resistance: 8
  5. Noise: 5.6
  6. Wear: 11
  7. Overall: 2.8
Very low wear.
Very weak in the wet.

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9th: Audi M4

  • 215/65 R16 C
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 33.8
  2. Dry: 5.2
  3. Wet: 2.8
  4. Rolling Resistance: 8.2
  5. Noise: 5.8
  6. Wear: 9
  7. Overall: 2.8
Low fuel consumption.
Very weak in the wet, weak in the dry.

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10th: Michelin Agilis+

Michelin Agilis Plus
  • 215/65 R16 C
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 34.6
  2. Dry: 6.2
  3. Wet: 2.2
  4. Rolling Resistance: 7.6
  5. Noise: 5.4
  6. Wear: 11
  7. Overall: 2.2
Very low wear.
Very weak in the wet, relatively loud.

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11th: Fulda Conveo Tour 2

Fulda Conveo Tour 2
  • 215/65 R16 C
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 35.8
  2. Dry: 7.2
  3. Wet: 2
  4. Rolling Resistance: 8.2
  5. Noise: 5.4
  6. Wear: 11
  7. Overall: 2
Very low wear, good on dry roads.
Very weak in the wet, relatively loud.

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12th: Nexen Roadian CT8

Nexen Roadian CT8
  • 215/65 R16 C
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 33.6
  2. Dry: 7.4
  3. Wet: 2
  4. Rolling Resistance: 8.6
  5. Noise: 6.6
  6. Wear: 7
  7. Overall: 2
Top marks in fuel consumption, good in the dry.
Very weak in the wet, relatively high wear.

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13th: Sava Trenta 2

Sava Trenta 2
  • 215/65 R16 C
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 36
  2. Dry: 7.4
  3. Wet: 2
  4. Rolling Resistance: 7.8
  5. Noise: 5.8
  6. Wear: 11
  7. Overall: 2
Very low wear, good in the dry.
Very weak in the wet.

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14th: Semperit Van Life 2

Semperit Van Life 2
  • 215/65 R16 C
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 33.4
  2. Dry: 6
  3. Wet: 1.8
  4. Rolling Resistance: 7.6
  5. Noise: 6.2
  6. Wear: 10
  7. Overall: 1.8
Low wear.
Very weak in the wet, quiet weak in the dry.

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15th: Hankook Vantra LT

Hankook Vantra LT
  • 215/65 R16 C
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 30.6
  2. Dry: 7.4
  3. Wet: 1
  4. Rolling Resistance: 8
  5. Noise: 6.2
  6. Wear: 7
  7. Overall: 1
Good in the dry.
Very weak in the wet, relatively high wear.

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16th: Kleber Transpro

Kleber Transpro
  • 215/65 R16 C
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 29.4
  2. Dry: 4.8
  3. Wet: 1
  4. Rolling Resistance: 7.4
  5. Noise: 6.2
  6. Wear: 9
  7. Overall: 1
None mentioned.
Very weak in the wet, weak in the dry.

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