2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test

21 Premium Touring Summer tires tested in 205/55 R16 |   Published March 13th, 2024 by Jonathan Benson

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 ▲ Continental PremiumContact 7: 35.4 M ▼ Uniroyal RainSport 5: 37.9 M 2.5 M (6.6%)
Dry Handling ▲ Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun: 116.2 Km/H ▼ Uniroyal RainSport 5: 113.8 Km/H 2.4 Km/H (2.1%)
Wet (5 tests)
Wet Braking ▲ Continental PremiumContact 7: 40.3 M ▼ Dunlop Sport BluResponse: 46.9 M 6.6 M (14.1%)
Wet Handling ▲ Vredestein Ultrac: 76.2 Km/H ▼ Maxxis Premitra HP5: 73.1 Km/H 3.1 Km/H (4.2%)
Wet Circle ▲ Vredestein Ultrac: 6.56 m/s ▼ Maxxis Premitra HP5: 5.68 m/s 0.9 m/s (15.5%)
Straight Aqua ▲ Vredestein Ultrac: 86.8 Km/H ▼ Nexen N Fera Primus: 80.2 Km/H 6.6 Km/H (8.2%)
Curved Aquaplaning ▲ Vredestein Ultrac: 5.12 m/sec2 ▼ Kumho Ecsta HS52: 4.18 m/sec2 0.9 m/sec2 (22.5%)
Comfort (1 tests)
Noise ▲ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 72.3 dB ▼ Firestone RoadHawk: 74.5 dB 2.2 dB (3.0%)
Value (4 tests)
Wear ▲ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 45250 KM ▼ Vredestein Ultrac: 15400 KM 29,850.0 KM (193.8%)
Value ▲ Fulda EcoControl HP2: 7.44 Price/1000 ▼ Vredestein Ultrac: 19.81 Price/1000 12.4 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 / t 1.7 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 # Result Best Difference %
Dry Braking 6th 36.3 M 35.4 M +0.9 M 97.52%
Dry Handling 10th 115.1 Km/H 116.2 Km/H -1.1 Km/H 99.05%
Wet Braking 5th 43.3 M 40.3 M +3 M 93.07%
Wet Handling 10th 74.5 Km/H 76.2 Km/H -1.7 Km/H 97.77%
Wet Circle 8th 6.24 m/s 6.56 m/s -0.32 m/s 95.12%
Straight Aqua 3rd 85.2 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -1.6 Km/H 98.16%
Curved Aquaplaning 4th 4.79 m/sec2 5.12 m/sec2 -0.33 m/sec2 93.55%
Noise 3rd 72.7 dB 72.3 dB +0.4 dB 99.45%
Wear 3rd 38950 KM 45250 KM -6300 KM 86.08%
Value 9th 11.3 Price/1000 7.44 Price/1000 +3.86 Price/1000 65.84%
Price 20th 440 265 +175 60.23%
Rolling Resistance 12th 8.16 kg / t 7.48 kg / t +0.68 kg / t 91.67%
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 # Result Best Difference %
Dry Braking 1st 35.4 M 100%
Dry Handling 7th 115.5 Km/H 116.2 Km/H -0.7 Km/H 99.4%
Wet Braking 1st 40.3 M 100%
Wet Handling 4th 75.5 Km/H 76.2 Km/H -0.7 Km/H 99.08%
Wet Circle 2nd 6.53 m/s 6.56 m/s -0.03 m/s 99.54%
Straight Aqua 9th 82.5 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -4.3 Km/H 95.05%
Curved Aquaplaning 11th 4.51 m/sec2 5.12 m/sec2 -0.61 m/sec2 88.09%
Noise 16th 74.1 dB 72.3 dB +1.8 dB 97.57%
Wear 5th 30750 KM 45250 KM -14500 KM 67.96%
Value 17th 12.85 Price/1000 7.44 Price/1000 +5.41 Price/1000 57.9%
Price 17th 395 265 +130 67.09%
Rolling Resistance 11th 8.08 kg / t 7.48 kg / t +0.6 kg / t 92.57%
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 # Result Best Difference %
Dry Braking 14th 36.9 M 35.4 M +1.5 M 95.93%
Dry Handling 12th 114.7 Km/H 116.2 Km/H -1.5 Km/H 98.71%
Wet Braking 9th 43.6 M 40.3 M +3.3 M 92.43%
Wet Handling 8th 74.7 Km/H 76.2 Km/H -1.5 Km/H 98.03%
Wet Circle 5th 6.29 m/s 6.56 m/s -0.27 m/s 95.88%
Straight Aqua 5th 84.5 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -2.3 Km/H 97.35%
Curved Aquaplaning 19th 4.26 m/sec2 5.12 m/sec2 -0.86 m/sec2 83.2%
Noise 16th 74.1 dB 72.3 dB +1.8 dB 97.57%
Wear 4th 34400 KM 45250 KM -10850 KM 76.02%
Value 14th 11.77 Price/1000 7.44 Price/1000 +4.33 Price/1000 63.21%
Price 19th 405 265 +140 65.43%
Rolling Resistance 8th 7.98 kg / t 7.48 kg / t +0.5 kg / t 93.73%
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 # Result Best Difference %
Dry Braking 8th 36.4 M 35.4 M +1 M 97.25%
Dry Handling 9th 115.2 Km/H 116.2 Km/H -1 Km/H 99.14%
Wet Braking 16th 45.6 M 40.3 M +5.3 M 88.38%
Wet Handling 14th 74.2 Km/H 76.2 Km/H -2 Km/H 97.38%
Wet Circle 17th 5.92 m/s 6.56 m/s -0.64 m/s 90.24%
Straight Aqua 18th 81 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -5.8 Km/H 93.32%
Curved Aquaplaning 14th 4.49 m/sec2 5.12 m/sec2 -0.63 m/sec2 87.7%
Noise 1st 72.3 dB 100%
Wear 1st 45250 KM 100%
Value 2nd 8.29 Price/1000 7.44 Price/1000 +0.85 Price/1000 89.75%
Price 16th 375 265 +110 70.67%
Rolling Resistance 2nd 7.62 kg / t 7.48 kg / t +0.14 kg / t 98.16%
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 # Result Best Difference %
Dry Braking 1st 35.4 M 100%
Dry Handling 3rd 116 Km/H 116.2 Km/H -0.2 Km/H 99.83%
Wet Braking 2nd 40.8 M 40.3 M +0.5 M 98.77%
Wet Handling 2nd 75.7 Km/H 76.2 Km/H -0.5 Km/H 99.34%
Wet Circle 6th 6.27 m/s 6.56 m/s -0.29 m/s 95.58%
Straight Aqua 10th 82.4 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -4.4 Km/H 94.93%
Curved Aquaplaning 20th 4.18 m/sec2 5.12 m/sec2 -0.94 m/sec2 81.64%
Noise 7th 73.1 dB 72.3 dB +0.8 dB 98.91%
Wear 12th 27150 KM 45250 KM -18100 KM 60%
Value 5th 9.94 Price/1000 7.44 Price/1000 +2.5 Price/1000 74.85%
Price 2nd 270 265 +5 98.15%
Rolling Resistance 16th 8.46 kg / t 7.48 kg / t +0.98 kg / t 88.42%
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 # Result Best Difference %
Dry Braking 10th 36.6 M 35.4 M +1.2 M 96.72%
Dry Handling 5th 115.7 Km/H 116.2 Km/H -0.5 Km/H 99.57%
Wet Braking 13th 44.9 M 40.3 M +4.6 M 89.76%
Wet Handling 3rd 75.6 Km/H 76.2 Km/H -0.6 Km/H 99.21%
Wet Circle 9th 6.21 m/s 6.56 m/s -0.35 m/s 94.66%
Straight Aqua 4th 84.7 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -2.1 Km/H 97.58%
Curved Aquaplaning 8th 4.72 m/sec2 5.12 m/sec2 -0.4 m/sec2 92.19%
Noise 20th 74.5 dB 72.3 dB +2.2 dB 97.05%
Wear 6th 29850 KM 45250 KM -15400 KM 65.97%
Value 7th 10.05 Price/1000 7.44 Price/1000 +2.61 Price/1000 74.03%
Price 8th 300 265 +35 88.33%
Rolling Resistance 4th 7.67 kg / t 7.48 kg / t +0.19 kg / t 97.52%
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 # Result Best Difference %
Dry Braking 9th 36.5 M 35.4 M +1.1 M 96.99%
Dry Handling 1st 116.2 Km/H 100%
Wet Braking 10th 43.7 M 40.3 M +3.4 M 92.22%
Wet Handling 10th 74.5 Km/H 76.2 Km/H -1.7 Km/H 97.77%
Wet Circle 10th 6.13 m/s 6.56 m/s -0.43 m/s 93.45%
Straight Aqua 6th 83.4 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -3.4 Km/H 96.08%
Curved Aquaplaning 5th 4.77 m/sec2 5.12 m/sec2 -0.35 m/sec2 93.16%
Noise 13th 73.7 dB 72.3 dB +1.4 dB 98.1%
Wear 14th 25800 KM 45250 KM -19450 KM 57.02%
Value 12th 11.63 Price/1000 7.44 Price/1000 +4.19 Price/1000 63.97%
Price 8th 300 265 +35 88.33%
Rolling Resistance 13th 8.22 kg / t 7.48 kg / t +0.74 kg / t 91%
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 # Result Best Difference %
Dry Braking 3rd 35.9 M 35.4 M +0.5 M 98.61%
Dry Handling 6th 115.6 Km/H 116.2 Km/H -0.6 Km/H 99.48%
Wet Braking 5th 43.3 M 40.3 M +3 M 93.07%
Wet Handling 13th 74.3 Km/H 76.2 Km/H -1.9 Km/H 97.51%
Wet Circle 14th 6.06 m/s 6.56 m/s -0.5 m/s 92.38%
Straight Aqua 14th 81.3 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -5.5 Km/H 93.66%
Curved Aquaplaning 18th 4.38 m/sec2 5.12 m/sec2 -0.74 m/sec2 85.55%
Noise 9th 73.3 dB 72.3 dB +1 dB 98.64%
Wear 13th 26250 KM 45250 KM -19000 KM 58.01%
Value 10th 11.43 Price/1000 7.44 Price/1000 +3.99 Price/1000 65.09%
Price 8th 300 265 +35 88.33%
Rolling Resistance 3rd 7.65 kg / t 7.48 kg / t +0.17 kg / t 97.78%
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 # Result Best Difference %
Dry Braking 12th 36.7 M 35.4 M +1.3 M 96.46%
Dry Handling 3rd 116 Km/H 116.2 Km/H -0.2 Km/H 99.83%
Wet Braking 4th 42.9 M 40.3 M +2.6 M 93.94%
Wet Handling 5th 75.4 Km/H 76.2 Km/H -0.8 Km/H 98.95%
Wet Circle 3rd 6.4 m/s 6.56 m/s -0.16 m/s 97.56%
Straight Aqua 11th 81.9 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -4.9 Km/H 94.35%
Curved Aquaplaning 11th 4.51 m/sec2 5.12 m/sec2 -0.61 m/sec2 88.09%
Noise 6th 73 dB 72.3 dB +0.7 dB 99.04%
Wear 18th 24450 KM 45250 KM -20800 KM 54.03%
Value 15th 12.07 Price/1000 7.44 Price/1000 +4.63 Price/1000 61.64%
Price 17th 395 265 +130 67.09%
Rolling Resistance 10th 8.05 kg / t 7.48 kg / t +0.57 kg / t 92.92%
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 # Result Best Difference %
Dry Braking 13th 36.8 M 35.4 M +1.4 M 96.2%
Dry Handling 19th 113.9 Km/H 116.2 Km/H -2.3 Km/H 98.02%
Wet Braking 18th 46.1 M 40.3 M +5.8 M 87.42%
Wet Handling 16th 74.1 Km/H 76.2 Km/H -2.1 Km/H 97.24%
Wet Circle 11th 6.1 m/s 6.56 m/s -0.46 m/s 92.99%
Straight Aqua 19th 80.6 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -6.2 Km/H 92.86%
Curved Aquaplaning 3rd 4.82 m/sec2 5.12 m/sec2 -0.3 m/sec2 94.14%
Noise 2nd 72.5 dB 72.3 dB +0.2 dB 99.72%
Wear 2nd 40300 KM 45250 KM -4950 KM 89.06%
Value 1st 7.44 Price/1000 100%
Price 8th 300 265 +35 88.33%
Rolling Resistance 9th 8.03 kg / t 7.48 kg / t +0.55 kg / t 93.15%
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 # Result Best Difference %
Dry Braking 14th 36.9 M 35.4 M +1.5 M 95.93%
Dry Handling 13th 114.6 Km/H 116.2 Km/H -1.6 Km/H 98.62%
Wet Braking 20th 46.9 M 40.3 M +6.6 M 85.93%
Wet Handling 19th 73.3 Km/H 76.2 Km/H -2.9 Km/H 96.19%
Wet Circle 17th 5.92 m/s 6.56 m/s -0.64 m/s 90.24%
Straight Aqua 7th 83.2 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -3.6 Km/H 95.85%
Curved Aquaplaning 5th 4.77 m/sec2 5.12 m/sec2 -0.35 m/sec2 93.16%
Noise 14th 73.8 dB 72.3 dB +1.5 dB 97.97%
Wear 11th 27600 KM 45250 KM -17650 KM 60.99%
Value 16th 12.32 Price/1000 7.44 Price/1000 +4.88 Price/1000 60.39%
Price 14th 340 265 +75 77.94%
Rolling Resistance 1st 7.48 kg / t 100%
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 # Result Best Difference %
Dry Braking 17th 37.4 M 35.4 M +2 M 94.65%
Dry Handling 11th 114.9 Km/H 116.2 Km/H -1.3 Km/H 98.88%
Wet Braking 15th 45.4 M 40.3 M +5.1 M 88.77%
Wet Handling 18th 73.5 Km/H 76.2 Km/H -2.7 Km/H 96.46%
Wet Circle 19th 5.86 m/s 6.56 m/s -0.7 m/s 89.33%
Straight Aqua 13th 81.4 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -5.4 Km/H 93.78%
Curved Aquaplaning 9th 4.66 m/sec2 5.12 m/sec2 -0.46 m/sec2 91.02%
Noise 9th 73.3 dB 72.3 dB +1 dB 98.64%
Wear 15th 25750 KM 45250 KM -19500 KM 56.91%
Value 11th 11.46 Price/1000 7.44 Price/1000 +4.02 Price/1000 64.92%
Price 5th 295 265 +30 89.83%
Rolling Resistance 5th 7.73 kg / t 7.48 kg / t +0.25 kg / t 96.77%
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 # Result Best Difference %
Dry Braking 17th 37.4 M 35.4 M +2 M 94.65%
Dry Handling 15th 114.4 Km/H 116.2 Km/H -1.8 Km/H 98.45%
Wet Braking 14th 45 M 40.3 M +4.7 M 89.56%
Wet Handling 17th 73.6 Km/H 76.2 Km/H -2.6 Km/H 96.59%
Wet Circle 15th 6.04 m/s 6.56 m/s -0.52 m/s 92.07%
Straight Aqua 8th 82.8 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -4 Km/H 95.39%
Curved Aquaplaning 13th 4.5 m/sec2 5.12 m/sec2 -0.62 m/sec2 87.89%
Noise 4th 72.9 dB 72.3 dB +0.6 dB 99.18%
Wear 16th 25350 KM 45250 KM -19900 KM 56.02%
Value 13th 11.64 Price/1000 7.44 Price/1000 +4.2 Price/1000 63.92%
Price 5th 295 265 +30 89.83%
Rolling Resistance 6th 7.8 kg / t 7.48 kg / t +0.32 kg / t 95.9%
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 # Result Best Difference %
Dry Braking 17th 37.4 M 35.4 M +2 M 94.65%
Dry Handling 14th 114.5 Km/H 116.2 Km/H -1.7 Km/H 98.54%
Wet Braking 17th 45.8 M 40.3 M +5.5 M 87.99%
Wet Handling 14th 74.2 Km/H 76.2 Km/H -2 Km/H 97.38%
Wet Circle 16th 6.01 m/s 6.56 m/s -0.55 m/s 91.62%
Straight Aqua 12th 81.7 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -5.1 Km/H 94.12%
Curved Aquaplaning 16th 4.45 m/sec2 5.12 m/sec2 -0.67 m/sec2 86.91%
Noise 15th 73.9 dB 72.3 dB +1.6 dB 97.83%
Wear 7th 29450 KM 45250 KM -15800 KM 65.08%
Value 3rd 9 Price/1000 7.44 Price/1000 +1.56 Price/1000 82.67%
Price 1st 265 100%
Rolling Resistance 15th 8.43 kg / t 7.48 kg / t +0.95 kg / t 88.73%
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 # Result Best Difference %
Dry Braking 10th 36.6 M 35.4 M +1.2 M 96.72%
Dry Handling 17th 114.3 Km/H 116.2 Km/H -1.9 Km/H 98.36%
Wet Braking 19th 46.5 M 40.3 M +6.2 M 86.67%
Wet Handling 10th 74.5 Km/H 76.2 Km/H -1.7 Km/H 97.77%
Wet Circle 12th 6.09 m/s 6.56 m/s -0.47 m/s 92.84%
Straight Aqua 14th 81.3 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -5.5 Km/H 93.66%
Curved Aquaplaning 15th 4.47 m/sec2 5.12 m/sec2 -0.65 m/sec2 87.3%
Noise 19th 74.4 dB 72.3 dB +2.1 dB 97.18%
Wear 9th 29400 KM 45250 KM -15850 KM 64.97%
Value 6th 10.03 Price/1000 7.44 Price/1000 +2.59 Price/1000 74.18%
Price 5th 295 265 +30 89.83%
Rolling Resistance 20th 9.19 kg / t 7.48 kg / t +1.71 kg / t 81.39%
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 # Result Best Difference %
Dry Braking 6th 36.3 M 35.4 M +0.9 M 97.52%
Dry Handling 8th 115.4 Km/H 116.2 Km/H -0.8 Km/H 99.31%
Wet Braking 11th 44.4 M 40.3 M +4.1 M 90.77%
Wet Handling 9th 74.6 Km/H 76.2 Km/H -1.6 Km/H 97.9%
Wet Circle 13th 6.08 m/s 6.56 m/s -0.48 m/s 92.68%
Straight Aqua 17th 81.1 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -5.7 Km/H 93.43%
Curved Aquaplaning 9th 4.66 m/sec2 5.12 m/sec2 -0.46 m/sec2 91.02%
Noise 11th 73.6 dB 72.3 dB +1.3 dB 98.23%
Wear 17th 24900 KM 45250 KM -20350 KM 55.03%
Value 18th 14.46 Price/1000 7.44 Price/1000 +7.02 Price/1000 51.45%
Price 15th 360 265 +95 73.61%
Rolling Resistance 14th 8.36 kg / t 7.48 kg / t +0.88 kg / t 89.47%
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 # Result Best Difference %
Dry Braking 16th 37.2 M 35.4 M +1.8 M 95.16%
Dry Handling 15th 114.4 Km/H 116.2 Km/H -1.8 Km/H 98.45%
Wet Braking 5th 43.3 M 40.3 M +3 M 93.07%
Wet Handling 6th 75.3 Km/H 76.2 Km/H -0.9 Km/H 98.82%
Wet Circle 6th 6.27 m/s 6.56 m/s -0.29 m/s 95.58%
Straight Aqua 20th 80.2 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -6.6 Km/H 92.4%
Curved Aquaplaning 17th 4.43 m/sec2 5.12 m/sec2 -0.69 m/sec2 86.52%
Noise 8th 73.2 dB 72.3 dB +0.9 dB 98.77%
Wear 19th 19450 KM 45250 KM -25800 KM 42.98%
Value 19th 14.91 Price/1000 7.44 Price/1000 +7.47 Price/1000 49.9%
Price 3rd 290 265 +25 91.38%
Rolling Resistance 17th 8.6 kg / t 7.48 kg / t +1.12 kg / t 86.98%
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 # Result Best Difference %
Dry Braking 20th 37.9 M 35.4 M +2.5 M 93.4%
Dry Handling 20th 113.8 Km/H 116.2 Km/H -2.4 Km/H 97.93%
Wet Braking 5th 43.3 M 40.3 M +3 M 93.07%
Wet Handling 7th 74.8 Km/H 76.2 Km/H -1.4 Km/H 98.16%
Wet Circle 4th 6.34 m/s 6.56 m/s -0.22 m/s 96.65%
Straight Aqua 2nd 85.3 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -1.5 Km/H 98.27%
Curved Aquaplaning 2nd 5 m/sec2 5.12 m/sec2 -0.12 m/sec2 97.66%
Noise 4th 72.9 dB 72.3 dB +0.6 dB 99.18%
Wear 10th 27650 KM 45250 KM -17600 KM 61.1%
Value 8th 10.85 Price/1000 7.44 Price/1000 +3.41 Price/1000 68.57%
Price 8th 300 265 +35 88.33%
Rolling Resistance 7th 7.93 kg / t 7.48 kg / t +0.45 kg / t 94.33%
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 # Result Best Difference %
Dry Braking 5th 36.2 M 35.4 M +0.8 M 97.79%
Dry Handling 18th 114.1 Km/H 116.2 Km/H -2.1 Km/H 98.19%
Wet Braking 11th 44.4 M 40.3 M +4.1 M 90.77%
Wet Handling 20th 73.1 Km/H 76.2 Km/H -3.1 Km/H 95.93%
Wet Circle 20th 5.68 m/s 6.56 m/s -0.88 m/s 86.59%
Straight Aqua 14th 81.3 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -5.5 Km/H 93.66%
Curved Aquaplaning 7th 4.74 m/sec2 5.12 m/sec2 -0.38 m/sec2 92.58%
Noise 18th 74.2 dB 72.3 dB +1.9 dB 97.44%
Wear 7th 29450 KM 45250 KM -15800 KM 65.08%
Value 4th 9.85 Price/1000 7.44 Price/1000 +2.41 Price/1000 75.53%
Price 3rd 290 265 +25 91.38%
Rolling Resistance 19th 8.83 kg / t 7.48 kg / t +1.35 kg / t 84.71%
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 # Result Best Difference %
Dry Braking 4th 36.1 M 35.4 M +0.7 M 98.06%
Dry Handling 2nd 116.1 Km/H 116.2 Km/H -0.1 Km/H 99.91%
Wet Braking 3rd 41.6 M 40.3 M +1.3 M 96.88%
Wet Handling 1st 76.2 Km/H 100%
Wet Circle 1st 6.56 m/s 100%
Straight Aqua 1st 86.8 Km/H 100%
Curved Aquaplaning 1st 5.12 m/sec2 100%
Noise 11th 73.6 dB 72.3 dB +1.3 dB 98.23%
Wear 20th 15400 KM 45250 KM -29850 KM 34.03%
Value 20th 19.81 Price/1000 7.44 Price/1000 +12.37 Price/1000 37.56%
Price 13th 305 265 +40 86.89%
Rolling Resistance 18th 8.81 kg / t 7.48 kg / t +1.33 kg / t 84.9%
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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