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Test Size: 225/50 R17

Tyres Tested: 10 tyres

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Each year, the wonderful Swedish publication Teknikens Värld performs a summer tyre test in Sweden. Their 2020 test covers ten 225/50 R17 summer tyres, including the first test of the brand new Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2!

The unique Swedishness of the test means they don't perform dry handling, but instead the "moose test" which involves a sharp lane change at speed. Sadly, we can't database this, but you can see the results of the test in the commentary at the bottom of the page.

Other points of note is the fuel use isn't the usual rolling resistance of the tyre in kg/T, it's instead the estimated litres per 100km used by the test Volvo, and they give a subjective comfort score which looks at noise and comfort levels, rather than the usual external pass-by noise!

Dry

In the dry braking, the Michelin had an unusually big advantage over the rest of the tyres, stopping nearly a meter sooner than the second placed Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2!

Michelin Primacy 4
22.24 M
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
23.21 M
Continental Premium Contact 6
23.32 M
Pirelli CINTURATO P7
23.59 M
Nokian Hakka Blue 2
23.59 M
Federal Evoluzion ST 1
23.75 M
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
23.78 M
Sunny NA305
24.01 M
Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports
24.34 M
Nexen N Fera SU1
24.85 M

Wet

Wet braking was won by the Continental PremiumContact 6. Second place was again awarded to the new Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2, with the dry braking champion, the Michelin Primacy 4, having to settle for seventh.

Continental Premium Contact 6
25.77 M
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
26.23 M
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
26.52 M
Federal Evoluzion ST 1
27.03 M
Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports
27.09 M
Nokian Hakka Blue 2
27.14 M
Michelin Primacy 4
28.05 M
Pirelli CINTURATO P7
28.24 M
Sunny NA305
28.35 M
Nexen N Fera SU1
29.71 M

The new Goodyear was fastest over the relatively short wet handling lap, while the Michelin proved braking and handling results don't always match, finishing second in this test.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
39.00 s
Michelin Primacy 4
39.14 s
Pirelli CINTURATO P7
39.17 s
Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports
39.58 s
Nokian Hakka Blue 2
39.71 s
Continental Premium Contact 6
39.77 s
Federal Evoluzion ST 1
40.05 s
Sunny NA305
40.10 s
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
40.17 s
Nexen N Fera SU1
41.33 s

The Kumho and Nokian tyres had a good advantage during aquaplaning testing.

Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports
78.50 Km/H
Nokian Hakka Blue 2
78.00 Km/H
Continental Premium Contact 6
75.50 Km/H
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
75.00 Km/H
Sunny NA305
74.00 Km/H
Pirelli CINTURATO P7
73.50 Km/H
Michelin Primacy 4
73.50 Km/H
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
73.00 Km/H
Federal Evoluzion ST 1
73.00 Km/H
Nexen N Fera SU1
72.50 Km/H

Environment

Subjectively, the Michelin had the comfort advantage, which combined internal noise and how comfortable the tyres felt when driving. The Goodyear and Pirelli were best of the rest.

Michelin Primacy 4
10.00 Points
Pirelli CINTURATO P7
9.00 Points
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
9.00 Points
Nokian Hakka Blue 2
8.00 Points
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
7.00 Points
Continental Premium Contact 6
6.00 Points
Federal Evoluzion ST 1
6.00 Points
Nexen N Fera SU1
4.00 Points
Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports
2.00 Points
Sunny NA305
1.00 Points

These rolling resistance numbers are the estimated litres per 100km.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
5.50 kg / t
Nexen N Fera SU1
5.54 kg / t
Michelin Primacy 4
5.56 kg / t
Continental Premium Contact 6
5.58 kg / t
Nokian Hakka Blue 2
5.69 kg / t
Sunny NA305
5.72 kg / t
Federal Evoluzion ST 1
5.76 kg / t
Pirelli CINTURATO P7
5.78 kg / t
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
5.79 kg / t
Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports
5.87 kg / t

Petrol/Diesel Electric

Annual Mileage

19,000 km

km (L)

miles (US gal)

Fuel Price

£1.45/L

GBP (£)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

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Annual Difference

Lifetime Savings

Extra Fuel/Energy

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Estimates based on typical driving conditions. Rolling resistance accounts for approximately 20% of IC vehicle fuel consumption and 25% of EV energy consumption. Actual savings vary based on driving style, vehicle weight, road conditions, and tyre age. For comparative purposes only. Lifetime savings based on a 40,000km / 25,000 mile tread life.

The best tyres on test were also the lightest.

Continental Premium Contact 6
9.60 Kg
Michelin Primacy 4
9.60 Kg
Pirelli CINTURATO P7
10.00 Kg
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
10.00 Kg
Sunny NA305
10.20 Kg
Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports
11.20 Kg
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
11.20 Kg
Nokian Hakka Blue 2
11.20 Kg
Federal Evoluzion ST 1
11.20 Kg
Nexen N Fera SU1
12.90 Kg

Results

No obvious flaws and good balance of characteristics, excellent wet handling, low rolling resistance, the best level of comfort.

Average resistance to aquaplaning.

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	1^st	22.24 M			100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	7^th	28.05 M	25.77 M	+2.28 M	91.87%
Wet Handling	2^nd	39.14 s	39 s	+0.14 s	99.64%
Straight Aqua	6^th	73.5 Km/H	78.5 Km/H	-5 Km/H	93.63%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	1^st	10 Points			100%
Tyre Weight	1^st	9.6 Kg			100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	3^rd	5.56 kg / t	5.5 kg / t	+0.06 kg / t	98.92%

No obvious flaws and good balance of characteristics.

Average resistance to aquaplaning.

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	2^nd	23.21 M	22.24 M	+0.97 M	95.82%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	2^nd	26.23 M	25.77 M	+0.46 M	98.25%
Wet Handling	1^st	39 s			100%
Straight Aqua	8^th	73 Km/H	78.5 Km/H	-5.5 Km/H	92.99%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	2^nd	9 Points	10 Points	-1 Points	90%
Tyre Weight	3^rd	10 Kg	9.6 Kg	+0.4 Kg	96%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	1^st	5.5 kg / t			100%

No obvious flaws and good balance of characteristics, excellent resistance to aquaplaning, the best result in a moose test.

None mentioned.

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	4^th	23.59 M	22.24 M	+1.35 M	94.28%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	6^th	27.14 M	25.77 M	+1.37 M	94.95%
Wet Handling	5^th	39.71 s	39 s	+0.71 s	98.21%
Straight Aqua	2^nd	78 Km/H	78.5 Km/H	-0.5 Km/H	99.36%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	4^th	8 Points	10 Points	-2 Points	80%
Tyre Weight	6^th	11.2 Kg	9.6 Kg	+1.6 Kg	85.71%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	5^th	5.69 kg / t	5.5 kg / t	+0.19 kg / t	96.66%

Short braking distance on wet roads, very good elk test result, low fuel consumption.

Low comfort levels.

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	3^rd	23.32 M	22.24 M	+1.08 M	95.37%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	1^st	25.77 M			100%
Wet Handling	6^th	39.77 s	39 s	+0.77 s	98.06%
Straight Aqua	3^rd	75.5 Km/H	78.5 Km/H	-3 Km/H	96.18%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	6^th	6 Points	10 Points	-4 Points	60%
Tyre Weight	1^st	9.6 Kg			100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	4^th	5.58 kg / t	5.5 kg / t	+0.08 kg / t	98.57%

Excellent wet handling, good result in elk test, high level of comfort.

Higher fuel consumption.

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	4^th	23.59 M	22.24 M	+1.35 M	94.28%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	8^th	28.24 M	25.77 M	+2.47 M	91.25%
Wet Handling	3^rd	39.17 s	39 s	+0.17 s	99.57%
Straight Aqua	6^th	73.5 Km/H	78.5 Km/H	-5 Km/H	93.63%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	2^nd	9 Points	10 Points	-1 Points	90%
Tyre Weight	3^rd	10 Kg	9.6 Kg	+0.4 Kg	96%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	8^th	5.78 kg / t	5.5 kg / t	+0.28 kg / t	95.16%

Short braking distance on wet roads, high resistance to aquaplaning.

The worst result in a moose test (i.e. stability during maneuvering is worse than other tires, which is a very important factor)

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	7^th	23.78 M	22.24 M	+1.54 M	93.52%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	3^rd	26.52 M	25.77 M	+0.75 M	97.17%
Wet Handling	9^th	40.17 s	39 s	+1.17 s	97.09%
Straight Aqua	4^th	75 Km/H	78.5 Km/H	-3.5 Km/H	95.54%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	5^th	7 Points	10 Points	-3 Points	70%
Tyre Weight	6^th	11.2 Kg	9.6 Kg	+1.6 Kg	85.71%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	9^th	5.79 kg / t	5.5 kg / t	+0.29 kg / t	94.99%

Excellent resistance to aquaplaning.

Poor wet handling, low comfort, high rolling resistance, average result in the moose test.

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	9^th	24.34 M	22.24 M	+2.1 M	91.37%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	5^th	27.09 M	25.77 M	+1.32 M	95.13%
Wet Handling	4^th	39.58 s	39 s	+0.58 s	98.53%
Straight Aqua	1^st	78.5 Km/H			100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	9^th	2 Points	10 Points	-8 Points	20%
Tyre Weight	6^th	11.2 Kg	9.6 Kg	+1.6 Kg	85.71%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	10^th	5.87 kg / t	5.5 kg / t	+0.37 kg / t	93.7%

Good braking performance.

Poor wet handling, the worst result in the moose test.

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	6^th	23.75 M	22.24 M	+1.51 M	93.64%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	4^th	27.03 M	25.77 M	+1.26 M	95.34%
Wet Handling	7^th	40.05 s	39 s	+1.05 s	97.38%
Straight Aqua	8^th	73 Km/H	78.5 Km/H	-5.5 Km/H	92.99%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	6^th	6 Points	10 Points	-4 Points	60%
Tyre Weight	6^th	11.2 Kg	9.6 Kg	+1.6 Kg	85.71%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	7^th	5.76 kg / t	5.5 kg / t	+0.26 kg / t	95.49%

Very low price, acceptable wet handling, low rolling resistance

Bad result the elk test, long braking distances on dry and wet surfaces, lowest comfort.

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	8^th	24.01 M	22.24 M	+1.77 M	92.63%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	9^th	28.35 M	25.77 M	+2.58 M	90.9%
Wet Handling	8^th	40.1 s	39 s	+1.1 s	97.26%
Straight Aqua	5^th	74 Km/H	78.5 Km/H	-4.5 Km/H	94.27%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	10^th	1 Points	10 Points	-9 Points	10%
Tyre Weight	5^th	10.2 Kg	9.6 Kg	+0.6 Kg	94.12%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	6^th	5.72 kg / t	5.5 kg / t	+0.22 kg / t	96.15%

Low rolling resistance.

With the exception of economy, the complete absence of positive aspects - you expect more from the tyre of this brand. The longest braking distance on dry and wet surfaces, poor wet handling, low comfort.

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	10^th	24.85 M	22.24 M	+2.61 M	89.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	10^th	29.71 M	25.77 M	+3.94 M	86.74%
Wet Handling	10^th	41.33 s	39 s	+2.33 s	94.36%
Straight Aqua	10^th	72.5 Km/H	78.5 Km/H	-6 Km/H	92.36%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	8^th	4 Points	10 Points	-6 Points	40%
Tyre Weight	10^th	12.9 Kg	9.6 Kg	+3.3 Kg	74.42%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	2^nd	5.54 kg / t	5.5 kg / t	+0.04 kg / t	99.28%

Discussion

6 comments

Svetlin Milev Jun 16, 2020 archived

Guys need help asap.
Looking for Michelin 215 55 17
Primacy 4 or Pilot sport 4????
Please your recom..

#5886
1. TyreReviews Svetlin Milev Jun 17, 2020 archived
  
  Depends on what you want from the tyre. Prim 4 a little more comfort, PS4 a little more handling
  
  #5888
Bugra Apr 30, 2020 archived

Why is there vast difference between these braking results vs Auto Bild brake test?
For instance Federal ST1 showing 39 metres for wet braking on 2020 Auto Bild brake test and showing 27m wet braking on this test - which by the way better than the best on Auto Bild.
Which of these test would you say more of a real world test than machine testing?

#5739
1. TyreReviews Bugra Apr 30, 2020 archived
  
  They're both real world tests. The difference would suggest a different starting speed or a different CoF of the surface. Probably the former
  
  #5742
  1. Bugra TyreReviews May 4, 2020 archived
    
    I see. Do they share this info anywhere to understand the tests better? For example environment temperature while testing and starting speeds etc.
    
    #5749
    1. TyreReviews Bugra May 4, 2020 archived
      
      Yep, the magazines publish their speeds. Sadly almost none of them publish the testing temperatures.
      
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2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test

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Dry Braking

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Wet Braking

Wet Handling

Straight Aqua

Environment

Subj. Comfort

Rolling Resistance

Tyre Weight

Results

Michelin Primacy 4

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

Nokian Hakka Blue 2

Continental Premium Contact 6

Pirelli CINTURATO P7

Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports

Federal Evoluzion ST 1

Sunny NA305

Nexen N Fera SU1

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