The 2025 ADAC summer tire test has been published, and it follows this years trend of testing in the sporty 225/40 R18 tire size!
As always with ADAC they sadly don't give us all the data for the test, but they do give us some interesting insights, including wear, and they do a great job summarising each tires performance overall.
Test Publication:
Test Size:
225/40 R18
Tires Tested:
18 tires
Test Categories:
3 categories (9 tests)
3 categories (9 tests)
| Test Category | Best Performer | Worst Performer | Difference |
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| Wet (4 tests) | |||
| Wet Braking | ▲ Continental SportContact 7: 28.4 M | ▼ Double-Coin DC 100: 45.1 M | 16.7 M (37.0%) |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | ▲ Continental SportContact 7: 34.2 M | ▼ Double-Coin DC 100: 55.2 M | 21.0 M (38.0%) |
| Straight Aqua | ▲ Kumho Ecsta PS71: 83.7 Km/H | ▼ Double-Coin DC 100: 69.3 Km/H | 14.4 Km/H (20.8%) |
| Curved Aquaplaning | ▲ Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2: 3.5 m/sec2 | ▼ Double-Coin DC 100: 1.9 m/sec2 | 1.6 m/sec2 (84.2%) |
| Comfort (1 tests) | |||
| Noise | ▲ Double-Coin DC 100: 71.1 dB | ▼ Bridgestone Potenza Sport: 73.8 dB | 2.7 dB (3.7%) |
| Value (4 tests) | |||
| Wear | ▲ Double-Coin DC 100: 74400 KM | ▼ Giti GitiSportS2: 33600 KM | 40,800.0 KM (121.4%) |
| Value | ▲ Double-Coin DC 100: 4.09 Price/1000 | ▼ Giti GitiSportS2: 13.57 Price/1000 | 9.5 Price/1000 (69.9%) |
| Fuel Consumption | ▲ Double-Coin DC 100: 5.3 l/100km | ▼ Bridgestone Potenza Sport: 5.8 l/100km | 0.5 l/100km (8.6%) |
| Abrasion | ▲ Double-Coin DC 100: 43.9 mg/km/t | ▼ Giti GitiSportS2: 97.7 mg/km/t | 53.8 mg/km/t (55.1%) |
So, what are the surprises from this years test? There's nothing significantly unusual, but as is usually the case with tire testing, some of the result do not line up with expectations.
Most notably was the wear test for the Bridgestone Potenza Sport. The Potenza Sport is traditionally one of the higher wearing tires, but in this test it had the fourth best mileage overall which is a dramatic improvement from its usual result!
Also on the subject of wear, the Doublecoin budget tire put in an incredible result, 25% ahead of the next best (Michelin) however the testers could still not recommend the tire, mostly due to the incredibly bad wet grip. In fact, braking down from 130 km/h in the wet, where you'd be stopped on the Continental you'd still be doing 79.1 km/h on the Double Coin. That's a big accident.
It would be nice to have insight to the rest of the data, but below is what we have. Be sure to check out the summary of the tires performance at the bottom of the page, or on the full article over on the ADAC website.
Wet
Wet braking was as you'd expect on both asphalt and concrete. Continental, Bridgestone, Michelin and Goodyear took the top four places in both tests, with the Doublecoin performing horribly. From now on, we will be ignoring the Double Coin in the results summary.
In the deeper water of the aquaplaning tests the Dunlop and Giti performing consistently across the straight and curved tests.
Comfort
The external noise test had the Goodyear the best of the tires that you'd consider buying, with the Michelin and Bridgestone noisier during the pass by noise test.
Value
The Michelin, Goodyear and Bridgestone performed well in the wear test, the test winning Continental finished midpack.
Naturally the low wearing, cheap to buy Double Coin was the best value tire, but the best value of the usable tires was the Falken and Bridgestone.
The Bridgestone used about 10% more fuel in the on-road fuel consumption test.
The Michelin had the best wearing compound when you calculate how much compound was worn away during the wear test.
Results
1st: Continental SportContact 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Continental SportContact 7 tire receives the highest overall rating in the test, excelling in both safety and environmental performance. It sets the benchmark for driving safety, offering exceptional feedback and control on dry roads, with very short braking distances. It also delivers top performance on wet roads, boasting the shortest wet braking distances and excellent handling, though its aquaplaning resistance in curves is only satisfactory. Furthermore, the tire scores well in environmental impact, demonstrating good projected lifespan, low wear, and high efficiency. Read Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd: Bridgestone Potenza Sport | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Bridgestone Potenza Sport earns a "good" overall rating, setting the standard for driving safety with a "very good" score. While it falls slightly short of a "good" rating in environmental performance due to above-average weight and fuel consumption, it excels in driving safety. It delivers exceptional feedback and precision on dry roads with high grip and short braking distances, earning a "very good" rating. It also shines on wet surfaces, achieving top marks for short braking distances and easy handling, making it one of the best tires tested in wet conditions. However, its environmental impact is hindered by average efficiency, despite good scores for projected mileage and abrasion. Read Reviews Buy from £229.99 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 achieves a "good" overall rating, earning "good" scores for both driving safety and environmental performance. On dry roads, while providing adequate feedback, it can be somewhat sensitive to temperature increases. However, it maintains stability during emergency maneuvers and achieves "very good" braking performance. Similar to other tires tested, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 also achieves top marks in wet conditions, demonstrating excellent braking and handling, making it one of the best tires in wet conditions. Its environmental impact is positive, thanks to its excellent projected mileage, low abrasion, and efficient performance. Read Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 earns a "good" overall rating, achieving "good" scores for both driving safety and environmental performance. It provides good feedback on dry roads with stable handling during maneuvers and excellent braking. It excels in wet conditions, achieving top marks with other tires, exhibiting very good braking and handling performance, making it among the best in the test on wet surfaces. Its environmental impact is positive, with good projected mileage, low abrasion, and efficient fuel consumption, supported by its low weight. Read Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th: Vredestein Ultrac Pro | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Vredestein Ultrac Pro achieves a "good" overall rating, with a "good" score in driving safety, although it doesn't replicate this in environmental performance. It offers good feedback and stable handling on dry roads, with excellent braking. It performs well in wet conditions, achieving "good" ratings for braking and handling, ensuring safe and precise control. However, its aquaplaning resistance is just adequate. Its environmental performance falls short of "good" due to only satisfactory projected mileage and higher weight, though it achieves a "good" score for abrasion and just manages a "good" rating for fuel consumption. Read Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th: Yokohama Advan Sport V107 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Yokohama Advan Sport V107 earns a "good" overall rating, achieving a "good" score for driving safety due to its "very good" performance on dry roads and "good" performance on wet roads. It provides clear feedback, stable handling, and excellent braking on dry surfaces. It performs well in wet conditions, with good braking and handling, but its aquaplaning resistance is only adequate. However, its environmental performance is only satisfactory due to low projected mileage, average abrasion and high weight. Read Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th: Firestone Firehawk Sport | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Firestone Firehawk Sport achieves a "good" overall rating, with a "good" score for driving safety. It falls short of a "good" rating in environmental performance. It provides clear feedback, stable handling, and excellent braking on dry surfaces. It performs well in wet conditions, with good braking and handling. However, its aquaplaning resistance is only adequate. Its environmental performance is only satisfactory due to limited projected mileage and only average abrasion, despite achieving good ratings for efficiency. Read Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th: Falken Azenis FK520 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Falken Azenis FK520 achieves a "good" overall rating, earning "good" scores for both driving safety and environmental performance. While providing adequate feedback on dry roads, it can be sensitive to temperature increases, making precise steering slightly challenging. However, it maintains stability during maneuvers and achieves excellent braking. On wet roads, it earns an adequate "good" rating with good braking and aquaplaning resistance, although its handling and aquaplaning on curves are only satisfactory, exhibiting some understeer. Its environmental performance is "good," with good projected mileage and abrasion, and efficient fuel consumption, although its weight and sustainability are only average. Read Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 achieves a "good" overall rating, with a "good" score for driving safety. However, its environmental performance is only satisfactory. While providing adequate feedback on dry roads, it can be sensitive to temperature increases. However, it maintains stability during maneuvers, and its braking is considered good. On wet roads, it performs well in all areas, offering good braking and handling. Its aquaplaning resistance is also above average. However, its environmental performance is limited by below-average projected mileage and abrasion, although it excels in efficiency and is the lightest tire in the test. Read Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th: Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Nexen N Fera Sport achieves a "good" overall rating, earning "good" scores for both driving safety and environmental performance. While providing adequate feedback on dry roads, it can be sensitive to temperature increases, making precise steering slightly challenging. However, it maintains stability during maneuvers and achieves excellent braking. On wet roads, it receives a "good" rating, with good braking, but it only achieves adequate aquaplaning resistance and handling, exhibiting some understeer. Its environmental performance is "good," with good projected mileage, abrasion, efficiency, low weight and fuel consumption. Read Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11th: Toyo Proxes Sport 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Toyo Proxes Sport 2 achieves a "good" overall rating, earning a "good" score for driving safety. However, its environmental performance is only satisfactory due to limited projected mileage. While providing adequate feedback on dry roads, it can be sensitive to temperature increases, making precise steering slightly challenging. However, it maintains stability during maneuvers and achieves excellent braking. On wet roads, it performs well with good braking and handling, but it narrowly misses a good rating for aquaplaning resistance. Its environmental performance is limited by only satisfactory projected mileage, abrasion, and weight, although it achieves a good rating for fuel consumption. Read Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12th: Ceat SportDrive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Ceat SportDrive achieves a "satisfactory" overall rating. Its driving safety performance is "satisfactory," with a "good" rating on dry roads but falling short of "good" on wet roads. While providing adequate braking on dry surfaces, its feedback and handling are only satisfactory, exhibiting sensitivity to temperature increases and limited stability at the limit. On wet roads, it performs below average in braking and aquaplaning, with mediocre grip and handling. Its environmental performance is nearly "good," with good projected mileage, low abrasion, low weight and low fuel consumption. Read Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
13th: Kumho Ecsta PS71 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Kumho Ecsta PS71 achieves a "satisfactory" overall rating due to its "satisfactory" performance in driving safety, hindered by its performance on dry roads. It performs well on wet roads. Its environmental performance is also "satisfactory," contributing to the overall rating. On dry roads, it offers inadequate feedback, lacks precision, and is sensitive to temperature, resulting in unstable handling. However, it achieves excellent braking. On wet roads, it performs well, with near-excellent braking and excellent handling. Its aquaplaning resistance is good, but it narrowly misses a "good" rating for lateral aquaplaning. Its environmental performance is limited by a low projected mileage and average abrasion and efficiency. Read Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
14th: Nokian Powerproof 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Nokian Tires Powerproof 1 achieves a "satisfactory" overall rating, limited by its "satisfactory" performance in driving safety, despite a "good" environmental performance score. On dry roads, it provides inadequate feedback, lacks precision, and is sensitive to temperature, leading to unstable handling. However, it achieves good braking. On wet roads, it performs well across all criteria, earning "good" ratings for braking, aquaplaning resistance, and handling. Its environmental performance is "good," with good projected mileage, abrasion, and efficiency. Read Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
15th: Giti GitiSportS2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Giti GitiSport S2 achieves a "satisfactory" overall rating due to its "satisfactory" performance in both driving safety and environmental performance. On dry roads, it offers adequate feedback but lacks precision, is sensitive to temperature, and exhibits unstable handling. Its braking is good. On wet roads, its braking is only satisfactory, below average compared to the test field. Its handling is nearly satisfactory, with low grip leading to understeer or oversteer and imprecise control. However, it performs well in aquaplaning. Its environmental performance is limited by below-average projected mileage and abrasion. It achieves a good score for fuel efficiency due to low fuel consumption, but the high weight results in an only satisfactory rating. Read Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
16th: Norauto Prevensys 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Norauto Prevensys 4 achieves an "adequate" overall rating, primarily due to its weak performance in driving safety, particularly on dry roads. Despite a "good" rating on wet roads and a "good" score for environmental performance, its dry road shortcomings limit the overall result. On dry roads, it exhibits significant weaknesses, losing performance with increasing temperature, providing poor feedback, and responding slowly to steering inputs, leading to unstable handling and oversteer. Its braking distance is good. On wet roads, it achieves a "good" overall rating with slightly above-average braking and slightly below-average handling, allowing for safe and mostly precise control. It narrowly misses "good" ratings for aquaplaning resistance. Its environmental performance is "good," with good projected mileage, abrasion, and efficiency. Read Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
17th: Syron Premium Performance | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Syron tires Premium Performance achieves an "adequate" overall rating, primarily due to its weak performance in driving safety, especially on dry roads. It nearly achieved a "good" rating for environmental performance, but its overall performance is limited to "adequate." On dry roads, it exhibits significant weaknesses, losing performance with increasing temperature, providing poor feedback, and responding slowly to steering inputs, leading to unstable handling and oversteer. Its braking distance is good. On wet roads, it achieves a "satisfactory" overall rating, narrowly missing a "good" rating for braking. Its aquaplaning resistance is only satisfactory. Its handling performance is "adequate," struggling to combine longitudinal and lateral forces effectively, leading to understeer and oversteer. It nearly achieved a "good" rating for environmental performance, but also for projected mileage. Its abrasion is rated "good." It achieves a "very good" rating for fuel consumption and performs well in weight. Read Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
18th: Double Coin DC 100 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Doublecoin DC100 receives a "deficient" overall rating due to its dangerously poor driving safety performance. While it achieves the best environmental performance score in the test, this cannot compensate for its hazardous handling. On dry roads, it exhibits significant weaknesses, losing performance with increasing temperature, providing poor feedback, and responding slowly to steering inputs, leading to unstable handling and oversteer. Its braking distance is rated as "good." On wet roads, the Doublecoin DC100 fails completely. Its braking performance is so poor that it receives a "deficient" rating. For instance, it requires approximately 45 meters to stop from 80 km/h on wet asphalt compared to about 28 meters for the best tire, a difference of 17 meters. Handling is also "deficient" due to very low grip, early understeer/oversteer, and very long braking distances, resulting in highly imprecise steering. Aquaplaning resistance is rated as "adequate." Despite its poor performance in driving safety, the Doublecoin DC100 achieves the best environmental performance score in the test, mainly due to its very high projected mileage and very low abrasion. It also achieves the top score for efficiency, primarily due to its low fuel consumption. Its sustainability is rated as "adequate.". Read Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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