2024 Summer Tire Market Overview

55 Premium Touring Summer tires tested in 205/55 R16 | Published March 7th, 2024 by Jonathan Benson

One again Auto Bild prove that they're one of the best in the game, this year testing 55 different summer tires in a wet and dry braking test to find the best twenty summer tires to take through to their full test!

This year they've tested the most popular size on the market, 205/55 R16 which comes fitted to a huge amount of vehicles, including the ever popular VW Golf.

It's no surprise that the new Continental PremiumContact 7 was the best in both wet and dry braking, perhaps more of a surprise is that the Kumho Ecsta HS52 matched the Continental in the wet for second place overall!

Test Publication:

Auto Bild

https://www.autobild.de/ratgeber/reifen/

Test Size: 205/55 R16

Tires Tested: 55 tires

Test Categories:
2 categories (2 tests)

Test Category	Best Performer	Worst Performer	Difference
Dry (1 tests)
Dry Braking	▲ Kumho Ecsta HS52: 35.4 M	▼ Triangle AdvanteX TC101: 42.1 M	6.7 M (15.9%)
Wet (1 tests)
Wet Braking	▲ Continental PremiumContact 7: 25.8 M	▼ Double-Coin DC99: 42.4 M	16.6 M (39.2%)

Vredestein once again prove the Ultrac is a very good breaker, and the new Hankook Ventus Prime 4 will be happy with fourth overall, ahead of Michelin in fifth.

Other interesting things to note are Toyo and Falken finishing ahead of the new Bridgestone Turanza 6, and Nexen again placing well.

The full test will be published in a few weeks, which will put the top twenty tires through handling, aquaplaning, fuel use, noise and comfort and wear testing to tell you what tire can be crowned the best of the best.

Wet

Wet Braking

Dry

Dry Braking

Results

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1st: Continental PremiumContact 7

Continental PremiumContact 7

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	1st	35.4 M			100%
Wet Braking	1st	25.8 M			100%

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2nd: Kumho Ecsta HS52

Kumho Ecsta HS52

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	1st	35.4 M			100%
Wet Braking	2nd	26.1 M	25.8 M	+0.3 M	98.85%

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3rd: Vredestein Ultrac

Vredestein Ultrac

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	4th	36.1 M	35.4 M	+0.7 M	98.06%
Wet Braking	3rd	26.6 M	25.8 M	+0.8 M	96.99%

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4th: Hankook Ventus Prime 4

Hankook Ventus Prime 4

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	3rd	35.9 M	35.4 M	+0.5 M	98.61%
Wet Braking	5th	27.7 M	25.8 M	+1.9 M	93.14%

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5th: Michelin Primacy 4+

Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	6th	36.3 M	35.4 M	+0.9 M	97.52%
Wet Braking	5th	27.7 M	25.8 M	+1.9 M	93.14%

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6th: Toyo Proxes Comfort

Toyo Proxes Comfort

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	12th	36.7 M	35.4 M	+1.3 M	96.46%
Wet Braking	4th	27.5 M	25.8 M	+1.7 M	93.82%

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7th: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	9th	36.5 M	35.4 M	+1.1 M	96.99%
Wet Braking	10th	28 M	25.8 M	+2.2 M	92.14%

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8th: Maxxis Premitra HP5

Maxxis Premitra HP5

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	5th	36.2 M	35.4 M	+0.8 M	97.79%
Wet Braking	11th	28.4 M	25.8 M	+2.6 M	90.85%

9th: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	6th	36.3 M	35.4 M	+0.9 M	97.52%
Wet Braking	11th	28.4 M	25.8 M	+2.6 M	90.85%

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10th: Bridgestone Turanza 6

Bridgestone Turanza 6

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	14th	36.9 M	35.4 M	+1.5 M	95.93%
Wet Braking	9th	27.9 M	25.8 M	+2.1 M	92.47%

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11th: Nexen N Fera Primus

Nexen N Fera Primus

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	17th	37.2 M	35.4 M	+1.8 M	95.16%
Wet Braking	5th	27.7 M	25.8 M	+1.9 M	93.14%

12th: Firestone RoadHawk

Firestone RoadHawk

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	10th	36.6 M	35.4 M	+1.2 M	96.72%
Wet Braking	13th	28.7 M	25.8 M	+2.9 M	89.9%

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13th: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	8th	36.4 M	35.4 M	+1 M	97.25%
Wet Braking	17th	29.2 M	25.8 M	+3.4 M	88.36%

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14th: Uniroyal RainSport 5

Uniroyal RainSport 5

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	25th	37.9 M	35.4 M	+2.5 M	93.4%
Wet Braking	5th	27.7 M	25.8 M	+1.9 M	93.14%

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15th: Kleber Dynaxer HP4

Kleber Dynaxer HP4

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	19th	37.4 M	35.4 M	+2 M	94.65%
Wet Braking	14th	28.8 M	25.8 M	+3 M	89.58%

16th: Fulda EcoControl HP2

Fulda EcoControl HP2

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	13th	36.8 M	35.4 M	+1.4 M	96.2%
Wet Braking	19th	29.5 M	25.8 M	+3.7 M	87.46%

17th: Giti GitiSynergyH2

Giti GitiSynergyH2

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	10th	36.6 M	35.4 M	+1.2 M	96.72%
Wet Braking	20th	29.8 M	25.8 M	+4 M	86.58%

18th: BFGoodrich Advantage

BFGoodrich Advantage

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	19th	37.4 M	35.4 M	+2 M	94.65%
Wet Braking	16th	29.1 M	25.8 M	+3.3 M	88.66%

19th: GT Radial FE2

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	19th	37.4 M	35.4 M	+2 M	94.65%
Wet Braking	18th	29.3 M	25.8 M	+3.5 M	88.05%

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20th: Dunlop Sport BluResponse

Dunlop Sport BluResponse

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	14th	36.9 M	35.4 M	+1.5 M	95.93%
Wet Braking	21st	30 M	25.8 M	+4.2 M	86%

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21st: Sava Intensa HP2

Sava Intensa HP2

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	17th	37.2 M	35.4 M	+1.8 M	95.16%
Wet Braking	21st	30 M	25.8 M	+4.2 M	86%

22nd: Debica Presto HP 2

Debica Presto HP 2

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	19th	37.4 M	35.4 M	+2 M	94.65%
Wet Braking	23rd	30.2 M	25.8 M	+4.4 M	85.43%

23rd: Semperit Speed Life 3

Semperit Speed Life 3

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	35th	39 M	35.4 M	+3.6 M	90.77%
Wet Braking	14th	28.8 M	25.8 M	+3 M	89.58%

24th: Goodride Z 107 ZuperEco

Goodride Z 107 ZuperEco

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	23rd	37.6 M	35.4 M	+2.2 M	94.15%
Wet Braking	24th	30.5 M	25.8 M	+4.7 M	84.59%

25th: Apollo Aspire 4G+

Apollo Aspire 4G Plus

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	23rd	37.6 M	35.4 M	+2.2 M	94.15%
Wet Braking	25th	30.7 M	25.8 M	+4.9 M	84.04%

26th: Kenda Kenetica Pro KR210

Kenda Kenetica Pro KR210

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	29th	38.6 M	35.4 M	+3.2 M	91.71%
Wet Braking	26th	31.2 M	25.8 M	+5.4 M	82.69%

27th: Westlake Z 107

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	29th	38.6 M	35.4 M	+3.2 M	91.71%
Wet Braking	28th	31.5 M	25.8 M	+5.7 M	81.9%

28th: Petlas Imperium PT515

Petlas Imperium PT515

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	35th	39 M	35.4 M	+3.6 M	90.77%
Wet Braking	27th	31.4 M	25.8 M	+5.6 M	82.17%

29th: Minerva Radial 209

Minerva Radial 209

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	41st	39.3 M	35.4 M	+3.9 M	90.08%
Wet Braking	29th	31.6 M	25.8 M	+5.8 M	81.65%

30th: Leao Nova Force HP

Leao Nova Force HP

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	26th	38 M	35.4 M	+2.6 M	93.16%
Wet Braking	36th	33.1 M	25.8 M	+7.3 M	77.95%

31st: Tristar Ecopower4

Tristar Ecopower4

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	43rd	39.5 M	35.4 M	+4.1 M	89.62%
Wet Braking	30th	32.1 M	25.8 M	+6.3 M	80.37%

32nd: Tracmax X Privilo TX1

Tracmax X Privilo TX1

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	38th	39.2 M	35.4 M	+3.8 M	90.31%
Wet Braking	31st	32.5 M	25.8 M	+6.7 M	79.38%

33rd: Cooper Zeon CS8

Cooper Zeon CS8

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	34th	38.9 M	35.4 M	+3.5 M	91%
Wet Braking	35th	33 M	25.8 M	+7.2 M	78.18%

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34th: Tomket Sport Series 1

Tomket Sport Series 1

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	29th	38.6 M	35.4 M	+3.2 M	91.71%
Wet Braking	40th	33.3 M	25.8 M	+7.5 M	77.48%

35th: Linglong Comfort Master

Linglong Comfort Master

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	29th	38.6 M	35.4 M	+3.2 M	91.71%
Wet Braking	43rd	33.5 M	25.8 M	+7.7 M	77.01%

36th: Ovation Ecovision VI 682

Ovation Ecovision VI 682

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	46th	39.6 M	35.4 M	+4.2 M	89.39%
Wet Braking	31st	32.5 M	25.8 M	+6.7 M	79.38%

37th: Sumitomo BC100

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	38th	39.2 M	35.4 M	+3.8 M	90.31%
Wet Braking	38th	33.2 M	25.8 M	+7.4 M	77.71%

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38th: Imperial Ecodriver 5

Imperial Ecodriver 5

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	49th	40.1 M	35.4 M	+4.7 M	88.28%
Wet Braking	33rd	32.6 M	25.8 M	+6.8 M	79.14%

39th: Tourador X Wonder TH1

Tourador X Wonder TH1

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	43rd	39.5 M	35.4 M	+4.1 M	89.62%
Wet Braking	38th	33.2 M	25.8 M	+7.4 M	77.71%

40th: Zeta Alventi

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	46th	39.6 M	35.4 M	+4.2 M	89.39%
Wet Braking	36th	33.1 M	25.8 M	+7.3 M	77.95%

41st: Tigar High Performance

Tigar High Performance

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	27th	38.3 M	35.4 M	+2.9 M	92.43%
Wet Braking	45th	34.5 M	25.8 M	+8.7 M	74.78%

42nd: Milestone Green Sport

Milestone Green Sport

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	38th	39.2 M	35.4 M	+3.8 M	90.31%
Wet Braking	44th	33.7 M	25.8 M	+7.9 M	76.56%

43rd: Matador Hectorra 5

Matador Hectorra 5

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	49th	40.1 M	35.4 M	+4.7 M	88.28%
Wet Braking	34th	32.9 M	25.8 M	+7.1 M	78.42%

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44th: Firemax FM601

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	28th	38.4 M	35.4 M	+3 M	92.19%
Wet Braking	48th	34.9 M	25.8 M	+9.1 M	73.93%

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45th: Radar RPX800

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	52nd	40.2 M	35.4 M	+4.8 M	88.06%
Wet Braking	40th	33.3 M	25.8 M	+7.5 M	77.48%

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46th: Ceat SecuraDrive

Ceat SecuraDrive

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	53rd	40.6 M	35.4 M	+5.2 M	87.19%
Wet Braking	40th	33.3 M	25.8 M	+7.5 M	77.48%

47th: Fortuna Ecoplus HP

Fortuna Ecoplus HP

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	37th	39.1 M	35.4 M	+3.7 M	90.54%
Wet Braking	48th	34.9 M	25.8 M	+9.1 M	73.93%

48th: Lassa DriveWays

Lassa DriveWays

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	43rd	39.5 M	35.4 M	+4.1 M	89.62%
Wet Braking	46th	34.7 M	25.8 M	+8.9 M	74.35%

49th: Atlas Green HP

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	41st	39.3 M	35.4 M	+3.9 M	90.08%
Wet Braking	50th	35.1 M	25.8 M	+9.3 M	73.5%

50th: Superia Ecoblue HP

Superia Ecoblue HP

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	48th	39.7 M	35.4 M	+4.3 M	89.17%
Wet Braking	46th	34.7 M	25.8 M	+8.9 M	74.35%

51st: Nordexx NS9000

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	33rd	38.8 M	35.4 M	+3.4 M	91.24%
Wet Braking	52nd	36.1 M	25.8 M	+10.3 M	71.47%

52nd: Berlin Tires Summer HB 1

Berlin-Tires Summer HB 1

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	54th	41.1 M	35.4 M	+5.7 M	86.13%
Wet Braking	51st	35.6 M	25.8 M	+9.8 M	72.47%

53rd: Arivo Premio Arzero

Arivo Premio Arzero

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	49th	40.1 M	35.4 M	+4.7 M	88.28%
Wet Braking	53rd	38 M	25.8 M	+12.2 M	67.89%

54th: Double Coin DC99

Double-Coin DC99

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	14th	36.9 M	35.4 M	+1.5 M	95.93%
Wet Braking	55th	42.4 M	25.8 M	+16.6 M	60.85%

55th: Triangle AdvanteX TC101

Triangle AdvanteX TC101

205/55 R16
3PMSF: no

Test	#	Result	Best	Difference	%
Dry Braking	55th	42.1 M	35.4 M	+6.7 M	84.09%
Wet Braking	54th	39.7 M	25.8 M	+13.9 M	64.99%

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