2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test

The 2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test reviewed 20 premium touring summer tires in size 205/55 R16. The test focused on several key performance indicators including dry and wet braking, handling, noise, wear, value, and rolling resistance. 

Michelin Primacy 4+ ranked first, demonstrating a balanced performance with short braking distances and high efficiency. Continental PremiumContact 7 and Bridgestone Turanza 6 followed, showing strong wet and dry road performance and low wear levels.

Test Publication:
Auto Bild
https://www.autobild.de/ratgeber/reifen/
Test Size: 205/55 R16
Tires Tested: 21 tires
Test Categories:
4 categories (12 tests)
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Test Category Best Performer Worst Performer Difference
Dry (2 tests)
Dry Braking ▲ Kumho Ecsta HS52: 35.4 M▼ Uniroyal RainSport 5: 37.9 M2.5 M (6.6%)
Dry Handling ▲ Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun: 116.2 Km/H▼ Uniroyal RainSport 5: 113.8 Km/H2.4 Km/H (2.1%)
Wet (5 tests)
Wet Braking ▲ Continental PremiumContact 7: 40.3 M▼ Dunlop Sport BluResponse: 46.9 M6.6 M (14.1%)
Wet Handling ▲ Vredestein Ultrac: 76.2 Km/H▼ Maxxis Premitra HP5: 73.1 Km/H3.1 Km/H (4.2%)
Wet Circle ▲ Vredestein Ultrac: 6.56 m/s▼ Maxxis Premitra HP5: 5.68 m/s0.9 m/s (15.5%)
Straight Aqua ▲ Vredestein Ultrac: 86.8 Km/H▼ Nexen N Fera Primus: 80.2 Km/H6.6 Km/H (8.2%)
Curved Aquaplaning ▲ Vredestein Ultrac: 5.12 m/sec2▼ Kumho Ecsta HS52: 4.18 m/sec20.9 m/sec2 (22.5%)
Comfort (1 tests)
Noise ▲ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 72.3 dB▼ Firestone RoadHawk: 74.5 dB2.2 dB (3.0%)
Value (4 tests)
Wear ▲ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 45250 KM▼ Vredestein Ultrac: 15400 KM29,850.0 KM (193.8%)
Value ▲ Fulda EcoControl HP2: 7.44 Price/1000▼ Vredestein Ultrac: 19.81 Price/100012.4 Price/1000 (62.4%)
Price ▲ GT-Radial FE2: 265 ▼ Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 440 175.0 (39.8%)
Rolling Resistance ▲ Dunlop Sport BluResponse: 7.48 kg / t▼ Giti GitiSynergyH2: 9.19 kg / t1.7 kg / t (18.6%)

Dry

The Continental PremiumContact 7 and Kumho Ecsta HS52 led dry braking, with the reference budget performing significantly worse.

The Falken Ziex ZE310 led the way in dry handling with the Vredestein Ultrac close behind.

Wet

Continental again led wet braking, this time with a small advantage over Kumho and Vredestein. As in the dry the reference budget tire was a complete disaster.

The Vredestein Ultrac was the fastest around wet handling, with the Kumho again showing well

The Vredestein Ultrac was the best in both straight and curved aquaplaning with the Uniroyal Rainsport 5 second in both of the deeper water tests.

Comfort

The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 had the lowest external noise.

Value

The Goodyear also proved to have the best tread life on test, significantly ahead of Fulda, Michelin and Bridgestone. 

When you compare the cost of the tire against the projected tread life the Fulda and Goodyear proved to be the best value, with the Fulda being the only tire under 8 Euros per 1000/km. The Vredestein was over twice as expensive thanks to very low wear.

The Dunlop Sport BluResponse got its first win with the lowest rolling resistance, narrowly ahead of its sister brand, Goodyear.

Results

1st: Michelin Primacy 4+

Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
  • 205/55 R16 91V
  • EU Label: C/A/69
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking6th36.3 M35.4 M+0.9 M97.52%
Dry Handling10th115.1 Km/H116.2 Km/H-1.1 Km/H99.05%
Wet Braking5th43.3 M40.3 M+3 M93.07%
Wet Handling10th74.5 Km/H76.2 Km/H-1.7 Km/H97.77%
Wet Circle8th6.24 m/s6.56 m/s-0.32 m/s95.12%
Straight Aqua3rd85.2 Km/H86.8 Km/H-1.6 Km/H98.16%
Curved Aquaplaning4th4.79 m/sec25.12 m/sec2-0.33 m/sec293.55%
Noise3rd72.7 dB72.3 dB+0.4 dB99.45%
Wear3rd38950 KM45250 KM-6300 KM86.08%
Value9th11.3 Price/10007.44 Price/1000+3.86 Price/100065.84%
Price20th440 265 +175 60.23%
Rolling Resistance12th8.16 kg / t7.48 kg / t+0.68 kg / t91.67%
Balanced, high performance potential, good handling qualities, short dry braking distances, exemplary mileage and economic efficiency.
None mentioned.
Exemplary.

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2nd: Continental PremiumContact 7

Continental PremiumContact 7
  • 205/55 R16 91V
  • EU Label: C/A/71
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking1st35.4 M100%
Dry Handling7th115.5 Km/H116.2 Km/H-0.7 Km/H99.4%
Wet Braking1st40.3 M100%
Wet Handling4th75.5 Km/H76.2 Km/H-0.7 Km/H99.08%
Wet Circle2nd6.53 m/s6.56 m/s-0.03 m/s99.54%
Straight Aqua9th82.5 Km/H86.8 Km/H-4.3 Km/H95.05%
Curved Aquaplaning11th4.51 m/sec25.12 m/sec2-0.61 m/sec288.09%
Noise16th74.1 dB72.3 dB+1.8 dB97.57%
Wear5th30750 KM45250 KM-14500 KM67.96%
Value17th12.85 Price/10007.44 Price/1000+5.41 Price/100057.9%
Price17th395 265 +130 67.09%
Rolling Resistance11th8.08 kg / t7.48 kg / t+0.6 kg / t92.57%
Premium profile with exemplary performance on wet and dry roads, shortest wet and dry braking distances, good mileage.
None mentioned.
Exemplary.

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3rd: Bridgestone Turanza 6

Bridgestone Turanza 6
  • 205/55 R16 94V
  • EU Label: B/A/69
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking14th36.9 M35.4 M+1.5 M95.93%
Dry Handling12th114.7 Km/H116.2 Km/H-1.5 Km/H98.71%
Wet Braking9th43.6 M40.3 M+3.3 M92.43%
Wet Handling8th74.7 Km/H76.2 Km/H-1.5 Km/H98.03%
Wet Circle5th6.29 m/s6.56 m/s-0.27 m/s95.88%
Straight Aqua5th84.5 Km/H86.8 Km/H-2.3 Km/H97.35%
Curved Aquaplaning19th4.26 m/sec25.12 m/sec2-0.86 m/sec283.2%
Noise16th74.1 dB72.3 dB+1.8 dB97.57%
Wear4th34400 KM45250 KM-10850 KM76.02%
Value14th11.77 Price/10007.44 Price/1000+4.33 Price/100063.21%
Price19th405 265 +140 65.43%
Rolling Resistance8th7.98 kg / t7.48 kg / t+0.5 kg / t93.73%
New summer profile with balanced driving characteristics, safe wet/dry handling, short braking distances, very good mileage.
None mentioned.
Exemplary.

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4th: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
  • 205/55 R16 91V
  • EU Label: B/A/69
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking8th36.4 M35.4 M+1 M97.25%
Dry Handling9th115.2 Km/H116.2 Km/H-1 Km/H99.14%
Wet Braking16th45.6 M40.3 M+5.3 M88.38%
Wet Handling14th74.2 Km/H76.2 Km/H-2 Km/H97.38%
Wet Circle17th5.92 m/s6.56 m/s-0.64 m/s90.24%
Straight Aqua18th81 Km/H86.8 Km/H-5.8 Km/H93.32%
Curved Aquaplaning14th4.49 m/sec25.12 m/sec2-0.63 m/sec287.7%
Noise1st72.3 dB100%
Wear1st45250 KM100%
Value2nd8.29 Price/10007.44 Price/1000+0.85 Price/100089.75%
Price16th375 265 +110 70.67%
Rolling Resistance2nd7.62 kg / t7.48 kg / t+0.14 kg / t98.16%
Outstanding mileage, stable and safe handling, moderate price, very good value for money.
Moderate grip in wet conditions.
Good.

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4th: Kumho Ecsta HS52

Kumho Ecsta HS52
  • 205/55 R16 91V
  • EU Label: C/A/71
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking1st35.4 M100%
Dry Handling3rd116 Km/H116.2 Km/H-0.2 Km/H99.83%
Wet Braking2nd40.8 M40.3 M+0.5 M98.77%
Wet Handling2nd75.7 Km/H76.2 Km/H-0.5 Km/H99.34%
Wet Circle6th6.27 m/s6.56 m/s-0.29 m/s95.58%
Straight Aqua10th82.4 Km/H86.8 Km/H-4.4 Km/H94.93%
Curved Aquaplaning20th4.18 m/sec25.12 m/sec2-0.94 m/sec281.64%
Noise7th73.1 dB72.3 dB+0.8 dB98.91%
Wear12th27150 KM45250 KM-18100 KM60%
Value5th9.94 Price/10007.44 Price/1000+2.5 Price/100074.85%
Price2nd270 265 +5 98.15%
Rolling Resistance16th8.46 kg / t7.48 kg / t+0.98 kg / t88.42%
Convincing performance on wet and dry roads, short wet and dry braking distances, affordable price.
Moderate rolling comfort.
Good.

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6th: Firestone RoadHawk

Firestone RoadHawk
  • 205/55 R16 91V
  • EU Label: C/A/70
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking10th36.6 M35.4 M+1.2 M96.72%
Dry Handling5th115.7 Km/H116.2 Km/H-0.5 Km/H99.57%
Wet Braking13th44.9 M40.3 M+4.6 M89.76%
Wet Handling3rd75.6 Km/H76.2 Km/H-0.6 Km/H99.21%
Wet Circle9th6.21 m/s6.56 m/s-0.35 m/s94.66%
Straight Aqua4th84.7 Km/H86.8 Km/H-2.1 Km/H97.58%
Curved Aquaplaning8th4.72 m/sec25.12 m/sec2-0.4 m/sec292.19%
Noise20th74.5 dB72.3 dB+2.2 dB97.05%
Wear6th29850 KM45250 KM-15400 KM65.97%
Value7th10.05 Price/10007.44 Price/1000+2.61 Price/100074.03%
Price8th300 265 +35 88.33%
Rolling Resistance4th7.67 kg / t7.48 kg / t+0.19 kg / t97.52%
Brand tire with sporty dynamic handling, short dry braking distances, good value for money.
Increased rolling noise.
Good.

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7th: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
  • 205/55 R16 91V
  • EU Label: C/A/67
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking9th36.5 M35.4 M+1.1 M96.99%
Dry Handling1st116.2 Km/H100%
Wet Braking10th43.7 M40.3 M+3.4 M92.22%
Wet Handling10th74.5 Km/H76.2 Km/H-1.7 Km/H97.77%
Wet Circle10th6.13 m/s6.56 m/s-0.43 m/s93.45%
Straight Aqua6th83.4 Km/H86.8 Km/H-3.4 Km/H96.08%
Curved Aquaplaning5th4.77 m/sec25.12 m/sec2-0.35 m/sec293.16%
Noise13th73.7 dB72.3 dB+1.4 dB98.1%
Wear14th25800 KM45250 KM-19450 KM57.02%
Value12th11.63 Price/10007.44 Price/1000+4.19 Price/100063.97%
Price8th300 265 +35 88.33%
Rolling Resistance13th8.22 kg / t7.48 kg / t+0.74 kg / t91%
Good safety reserves against aquaplaning, dynamic dry handling, short dry braking distances.
Limited tread life.
Good.

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7th: Hankook Ventus Prime 4

Hankook Ventus Prime 4
  • 205/55 R16 91V
  • EU Label: C/A/69
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking3rd35.9 M35.4 M+0.5 M98.61%
Dry Handling6th115.6 Km/H116.2 Km/H-0.6 Km/H99.48%
Wet Braking5th43.3 M40.3 M+3 M93.07%
Wet Handling13th74.3 Km/H76.2 Km/H-1.9 Km/H97.51%
Wet Circle14th6.06 m/s6.56 m/s-0.5 m/s92.38%
Straight Aqua14th81.3 Km/H86.8 Km/H-5.5 Km/H93.66%
Curved Aquaplaning18th4.38 m/sec25.12 m/sec2-0.74 m/sec285.55%
Noise9th73.3 dB72.3 dB+1 dB98.64%
Wear13th26250 KM45250 KM-19000 KM58.01%
Value10th11.43 Price/10007.44 Price/1000+3.99 Price/100065.09%
Price8th300 265 +35 88.33%
Rolling Resistance3rd7.65 kg / t7.48 kg / t+0.17 kg / t97.78%
Dynamic driving behavior on wet and dry roads, short dry braking distances, low rolling resistance.
Moderate tread life.
Good.

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7th: Toyo Proxes Comfort

Toyo Proxes Comfort
  • 205/55 R16 94V
  • EU Label: C/A/70
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking12th36.7 M35.4 M+1.3 M96.46%
Dry Handling3rd116 Km/H116.2 Km/H-0.2 Km/H99.83%
Wet Braking4th42.9 M40.3 M+2.6 M93.94%
Wet Handling5th75.4 Km/H76.2 Km/H-0.8 Km/H98.95%
Wet Circle3rd6.4 m/s6.56 m/s-0.16 m/s97.56%
Straight Aqua11th81.9 Km/H86.8 Km/H-4.9 Km/H94.35%
Curved Aquaplaning11th4.51 m/sec25.12 m/sec2-0.61 m/sec288.09%
Noise6th73 dB72.3 dB+0.7 dB99.04%
Wear18th24450 KM45250 KM-20800 KM54.03%
Value15th12.07 Price/10007.44 Price/1000+4.63 Price/100061.64%
Price17th395 265 +130 67.09%
Rolling Resistance10th8.05 kg / t7.48 kg / t+0.57 kg / t92.92%
Dynamic wet and dry handling, short braking distances, quiet rolling noise, moderate price level.
Low tread life.
Good.

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10th: Fulda EcoControl HP2

Fulda EcoControl HP2
  • 205/55 R16 91V
  • EU Label: C/B/70
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking13th36.8 M35.4 M+1.4 M96.2%
Dry Handling19th113.9 Km/H116.2 Km/H-2.3 Km/H98.02%
Wet Braking18th46.1 M40.3 M+5.8 M87.42%
Wet Handling16th74.1 Km/H76.2 Km/H-2.1 Km/H97.24%
Wet Circle11th6.1 m/s6.56 m/s-0.46 m/s92.99%
Straight Aqua19th80.6 Km/H86.8 Km/H-6.2 Km/H92.86%
Curved Aquaplaning3rd4.82 m/sec25.12 m/sec2-0.3 m/sec294.14%
Noise2nd72.5 dB72.3 dB+0.2 dB99.72%
Wear2nd40300 KM45250 KM-4950 KM89.06%
Value1st7.44 Price/1000100%
Price8th300 265 +35 88.33%
Rolling Resistance9th8.03 kg / t7.48 kg / t+0.55 kg / t93.15%
Short dry braking distances, quiet noise, outstanding mileage, good economic efficiency.
Moderate lateral guidance on dry roads.
Good.

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10th: Dunlop Sport BluResponse

Dunlop Sport BluResponse
  • 205/55 R16 91V
  • EU Label: B/C/71
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking14th36.9 M35.4 M+1.5 M95.93%
Dry Handling13th114.6 Km/H116.2 Km/H-1.6 Km/H98.62%
Wet Braking20th46.9 M40.3 M+6.6 M85.93%
Wet Handling19th73.3 Km/H76.2 Km/H-2.9 Km/H96.19%
Wet Circle17th5.92 m/s6.56 m/s-0.64 m/s90.24%
Straight Aqua7th83.2 Km/H86.8 Km/H-3.6 Km/H95.85%
Curved Aquaplaning5th4.77 m/sec25.12 m/sec2-0.35 m/sec293.16%
Noise14th73.8 dB72.3 dB+1.5 dB97.97%
Wear11th27600 KM45250 KM-17650 KM60.99%
Value16th12.32 Price/10007.44 Price/1000+4.88 Price/100060.39%
Price14th340 265 +75 77.94%
Rolling Resistance1st7.48 kg / t100%
Good aquaplaning qualities, short dry braking distances, fuel-saving rolling resistance.
Average grip on wet roads.
Good.

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12th: BFGoodrich Advantage

BFGoodrich Advantage
  • 205/55 R16 91V
  • EU Label: C/A/70
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking17th37.4 M35.4 M+2 M94.65%
Dry Handling11th114.9 Km/H116.2 Km/H-1.3 Km/H98.88%
Wet Braking15th45.4 M40.3 M+5.1 M88.77%
Wet Handling18th73.5 Km/H76.2 Km/H-2.7 Km/H96.46%
Wet Circle19th5.86 m/s6.56 m/s-0.7 m/s89.33%
Straight Aqua13th81.4 Km/H86.8 Km/H-5.4 Km/H93.78%
Curved Aquaplaning9th4.66 m/sec25.12 m/sec2-0.46 m/sec291.02%
Noise9th73.3 dB72.3 dB+1 dB98.64%
Wear15th25750 KM45250 KM-19500 KM56.91%
Value11th11.46 Price/10007.44 Price/1000+4.02 Price/100064.92%
Price5th295 265 +30 89.83%
Rolling Resistance5th7.73 kg / t7.48 kg / t+0.25 kg / t96.77%
Dynamic dry handling, quiet rolling noise, low rolling resistance, affordable price.
Tendency to understeer in wet conditions.
Good.

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12th: Kleber Dynaxer HP4

Kleber Dynaxer HP4
  • 205/55 R16 91V
  • EU Label: C/A/70
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking17th37.4 M35.4 M+2 M94.65%
Dry Handling15th114.4 Km/H116.2 Km/H-1.8 Km/H98.45%
Wet Braking14th45 M40.3 M+4.7 M89.56%
Wet Handling17th73.6 Km/H76.2 Km/H-2.6 Km/H96.59%
Wet Circle15th6.04 m/s6.56 m/s-0.52 m/s92.07%
Straight Aqua8th82.8 Km/H86.8 Km/H-4 Km/H95.39%
Curved Aquaplaning13th4.5 m/sec25.12 m/sec2-0.62 m/sec287.89%
Noise4th72.9 dB72.3 dB+0.6 dB99.18%
Wear16th25350 KM45250 KM-19900 KM56.02%
Value13th11.64 Price/10007.44 Price/1000+4.2 Price/100063.92%
Price5th295 265 +30 89.83%
Rolling Resistance6th7.8 kg / t7.48 kg / t+0.32 kg / t95.9%
Good aquaplaning safety, short dry braking distances, good rolling comfort.
Understeering handling, moderate tread life.
Good.

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14th: GT Radial FE2

GT-Radial FE2
  • 205/55 R16 91V
  • EU Label: C/A/69
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking17th37.4 M35.4 M+2 M94.65%
Dry Handling14th114.5 Km/H116.2 Km/H-1.7 Km/H98.54%
Wet Braking17th45.8 M40.3 M+5.5 M87.99%
Wet Handling14th74.2 Km/H76.2 Km/H-2 Km/H97.38%
Wet Circle16th6.01 m/s6.56 m/s-0.55 m/s91.62%
Straight Aqua12th81.7 Km/H86.8 Km/H-5.1 Km/H94.12%
Curved Aquaplaning16th4.45 m/sec25.12 m/sec2-0.67 m/sec286.91%
Noise15th73.9 dB72.3 dB+1.6 dB97.83%
Wear7th29450 KM45250 KM-15800 KM65.08%
Value3rd9 Price/10007.44 Price/1000+1.56 Price/100082.67%
Price1st265 100%
Rolling Resistance15th8.43 kg / t7.48 kg / t+0.95 kg / t88.73%
Safe aquaplaning qualities, short dry braking distances, very affordable price.
Average grip on wet and dry roads.
Good.

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14th: Giti GitiSynergyH2

Giti GitiSynergyH2
  • 205/55 R16 91V
  • EU Label: C/A/71
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking10th36.6 M35.4 M+1.2 M96.72%
Dry Handling17th114.3 Km/H116.2 Km/H-1.9 Km/H98.36%
Wet Braking19th46.5 M40.3 M+6.2 M86.67%
Wet Handling10th74.5 Km/H76.2 Km/H-1.7 Km/H97.77%
Wet Circle12th6.09 m/s6.56 m/s-0.47 m/s92.84%
Straight Aqua14th81.3 Km/H86.8 Km/H-5.5 Km/H93.66%
Curved Aquaplaning15th4.47 m/sec25.12 m/sec2-0.65 m/sec287.3%
Noise19th74.4 dB72.3 dB+2.1 dB97.18%
Wear9th29400 KM45250 KM-15850 KM64.97%
Value6th10.03 Price/10007.44 Price/1000+2.59 Price/100074.18%
Price5th295 265 +30 89.83%
Rolling Resistance20th9.19 kg / t7.48 kg / t+1.71 kg / t81.39%
Safe wet handling, short dry braking distances, moderate price.
Tendency to understeer on dry roads, very high rolling resistance.
Good.

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16th: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
  • 205/55 R16 91V
  • EU Label: C/A/69
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking6th36.3 M35.4 M+0.9 M97.52%
Dry Handling8th115.4 Km/H116.2 Km/H-0.8 Km/H99.31%
Wet Braking11th44.4 M40.3 M+4.1 M90.77%
Wet Handling9th74.6 Km/H76.2 Km/H-1.6 Km/H97.9%
Wet Circle13th6.08 m/s6.56 m/s-0.48 m/s92.68%
Straight Aqua17th81.1 Km/H86.8 Km/H-5.7 Km/H93.43%
Curved Aquaplaning9th4.66 m/sec25.12 m/sec2-0.46 m/sec291.02%
Noise11th73.6 dB72.3 dB+1.3 dB98.23%
Wear17th24900 KM45250 KM-20350 KM55.03%
Value18th14.46 Price/10007.44 Price/1000+7.02 Price/100051.45%
Price15th360 265 +95 73.61%
Rolling Resistance14th8.36 kg / t7.48 kg / t+0.88 kg / t89.47%
Short dry braking distances, dynamic steering and handling.
Satisfactory tread life and economic efficiency, increased price level.
Satisfactory.

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17th: Nexen N Fera Primus

Nexen N Fera Primus
  • 205/55 R16 91V
  • EU Label: D/A/71
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking16th37.2 M35.4 M+1.8 M95.16%
Dry Handling15th114.4 Km/H116.2 Km/H-1.8 Km/H98.45%
Wet Braking5th43.3 M40.3 M+3 M93.07%
Wet Handling6th75.3 Km/H76.2 Km/H-0.9 Km/H98.82%
Wet Circle6th6.27 m/s6.56 m/s-0.29 m/s95.58%
Straight Aqua20th80.2 Km/H86.8 Km/H-6.6 Km/H92.4%
Curved Aquaplaning17th4.43 m/sec25.12 m/sec2-0.69 m/sec286.52%
Noise8th73.2 dB72.3 dB+0.9 dB98.77%
Wear19th19450 KM45250 KM-25800 KM42.98%
Value19th14.91 Price/10007.44 Price/1000+7.47 Price/100049.9%
Price3rd290 265 +25 91.38%
Rolling Resistance17th8.6 kg / t7.48 kg / t+1.12 kg / t86.98%
Good braking performance, dynamic wet handling.
Delayed steering response, limited tread life/economic efficiency.
Satisfactory.

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18th: Uniroyal RainSport 5

Uniroyal RainSport 5
  • 205/55 R16 91V
  • EU Label: C/A/71
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking20th37.9 M35.4 M+2.5 M93.4%
Dry Handling20th113.8 Km/H116.2 Km/H-2.4 Km/H97.93%
Wet Braking5th43.3 M40.3 M+3 M93.07%
Wet Handling7th74.8 Km/H76.2 Km/H-1.4 Km/H98.16%
Wet Circle4th6.34 m/s6.56 m/s-0.22 m/s96.65%
Straight Aqua2nd85.3 Km/H86.8 Km/H-1.5 Km/H98.27%
Curved Aquaplaning2nd5 m/sec25.12 m/sec2-0.12 m/sec297.66%
Noise4th72.9 dB72.3 dB+0.6 dB99.18%
Wear10th27650 KM45250 KM-17600 KM61.1%
Value8th10.85 Price/10007.44 Price/1000+3.41 Price/100068.57%
Price8th300 265 +35 88.33%
Rolling Resistance7th7.93 kg / t7.48 kg / t+0.45 kg / t94.33%
Good aquaplaning qualities, safe wet handling.
Vague handling and limited lateral guidance on dry roads.
Satisfactory.

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19th: Maxxis Premitra HP5

Maxxis Premitra HP5
  • 205/55 R16 91V
  • EU Label: D/A/70
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking5th36.2 M35.4 M+0.8 M97.79%
Dry Handling18th114.1 Km/H116.2 Km/H-2.1 Km/H98.19%
Wet Braking11th44.4 M40.3 M+4.1 M90.77%
Wet Handling20th73.1 Km/H76.2 Km/H-3.1 Km/H95.93%
Wet Circle20th5.68 m/s6.56 m/s-0.88 m/s86.59%
Straight Aqua14th81.3 Km/H86.8 Km/H-5.5 Km/H93.66%
Curved Aquaplaning7th4.74 m/sec25.12 m/sec2-0.38 m/sec292.58%
Noise18th74.2 dB72.3 dB+1.9 dB97.44%
Wear7th29450 KM45250 KM-15800 KM65.08%
Value4th9.85 Price/10007.44 Price/1000+2.41 Price/100075.53%
Price3rd290 265 +25 91.38%
Rolling Resistance19th8.83 kg / t7.48 kg / t+1.35 kg / t84.71%
Good mileage, short dry braking distances.
Delayed steering response, moderate grip level on wet and dry roads.
Satisfactory.

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20th: Vredestein Ultrac

Vredestein Ultrac
  • 205/55 R16 91V
  • EU Label: C/A/69
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking4th36.1 M35.4 M+0.7 M98.06%
Dry Handling2nd116.1 Km/H116.2 Km/H-0.1 Km/H99.91%
Wet Braking3rd41.6 M40.3 M+1.3 M96.88%
Wet Handling1st76.2 Km/H100%
Wet Circle1st6.56 m/s100%
Straight Aqua1st86.8 Km/H100%
Curved Aquaplaning1st5.12 m/sec2100%
Noise11th73.6 dB72.3 dB+1.3 dB98.23%
Wear20th15400 KM45250 KM-29850 KM34.03%
Value20th19.81 Price/10007.44 Price/1000+12.37 Price/100037.56%
Price13th305 265 +40 86.89%
Rolling Resistance18th8.81 kg / t7.48 kg / t+1.33 kg / t84.9%
Excellent driving dynamics, short wet and dry braking distances, very good aquaplaning properties.
Low tread life, increased rolling resistance.
Conditionally Recommended.

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