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215/55 R17 44 tyres 2 categories

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Test Publication:

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

Images courtesy of Auto Bild

Test Size: 215/55 R17

Tyres Tested: 44 tyres

Test Categories:
2 categories (2 tests)

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Without fail, each year German publication Auto Bild provides the most comprehensive overview of the summer tyre market by testing a huge amount of tyres ability in the dry and wet, in order to work out which twenty tyres deserve to be tested in their full summer tyre test.

For 2022, Auto Bild have tested 50 tyres in the most popular tyre size in Europe, 215/55 R17.

All 50 sets of tyres have their wet and dry braking results below, with the shortest 21 (luckily for Continental) combined braking distances progressing to the full test, which will be on the website shortly.

The rather unusual tyre size has created some interesting results, with Nokian taking the top spot in dry braking, and the new Kumho Ecsta HS52 and Hankook Ventus Prime 4 placing second and third.

Wet braking had the usual Bridgestone Turanza T005 at the top, with Nexen also performing well.

Other performances worth noting, the Uniroyal RainSport 5 struggled in the wet which is unusual for the "rain tyre", and Goodride made it into the top 20 on merit!

Full results below

Dry

Wet

Results

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	3^rd	35.8 M	35.7 M	+0.1 M	99.72%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	1^st	27.5 M			100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	3^rd	35.8 M	35.7 M	+0.1 M	99.72%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	2^nd	27.8 M	27.5 M	+0.3 M	98.92%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	1^st	35.7 M			100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	5^th	28.6 M	27.5 M	+1.1 M	96.15%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	6^th	36.1 M	35.7 M	+0.4 M	98.89%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	4^th	28.2 M	27.5 M	+0.7 M	97.52%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	13^th	36.5 M	35.7 M	+0.8 M	97.81%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	3^rd	27.9 M	27.5 M	+0.4 M	98.57%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	1^st	35.7 M			100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	8^th	28.9 M	27.5 M	+1.4 M	95.16%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	6^th	36.1 M	35.7 M	+0.4 M	98.89%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	7^th	28.8 M	27.5 M	+1.3 M	95.49%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	8^th	36.2 M	35.7 M	+0.5 M	98.62%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	10^th	29.3 M	27.5 M	+1.8 M	93.86%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	5^th	35.9 M	35.7 M	+0.2 M	99.44%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	12^th	29.6 M	27.5 M	+2.1 M	92.91%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	19^th	37.2 M	35.7 M	+1.5 M	95.97%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	5^th	28.6 M	27.5 M	+1.1 M	96.15%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	13^th	36.5 M	35.7 M	+0.8 M	97.81%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	11^th	29.4 M	27.5 M	+1.9 M	93.54%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	10^th	36.3 M	35.7 M	+0.6 M	98.35%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	15^th	29.8 M	27.5 M	+2.3 M	92.28%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	8^th	36.2 M	35.7 M	+0.5 M	98.62%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	17^th	29.9 M	27.5 M	+2.4 M	91.97%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	21^st	37.3 M	35.7 M	+1.6 M	95.71%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	8^th	28.9 M	27.5 M	+1.4 M	95.16%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	13^th	36.5 M	35.7 M	+0.8 M	97.81%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	15^th	29.8 M	27.5 M	+2.3 M	92.28%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	17^th	36.8 M	35.7 M	+1.1 M	97.01%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	13^th	29.7 M	27.5 M	+2.2 M	92.59%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	18^th	37 M	35.7 M	+1.3 M	96.49%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	13^th	29.7 M	27.5 M	+2.2 M	92.59%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	10^th	36.3 M	35.7 M	+0.6 M	98.35%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	18^th	31 M	27.5 M	+3.5 M	88.71%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	13^th	36.5 M	35.7 M	+0.8 M	97.81%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	21^st	31.9 M	27.5 M	+4.4 M	86.21%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	21^st	37.3 M	35.7 M	+1.6 M	95.71%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	19^th	31.3 M	27.5 M	+3.8 M	87.86%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	12^th	36.4 M	35.7 M	+0.7 M	98.08%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	27^th	32.7 M	27.5 M	+5.2 M	84.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	24^th	37.7 M	35.7 M	+2 M	94.69%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	24^th	32.2 M	27.5 M	+4.7 M	85.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	19^th	37.2 M	35.7 M	+1.5 M	95.97%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	29^th	32.8 M	27.5 M	+5.3 M	83.84%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	24^th	37.7 M	35.7 M	+2 M	94.69%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	27^th	32.7 M	27.5 M	+5.2 M	84.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	23^rd	37.5 M	35.7 M	+1.8 M	95.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	31^st	32.9 M	27.5 M	+5.4 M	83.59%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	35^th	39.1 M	35.7 M	+3.4 M	91.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	19^th	31.3 M	27.5 M	+3.8 M	87.86%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	24^th	37.7 M	35.7 M	+2 M	94.69%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	29^th	32.8 M	27.5 M	+5.3 M	83.84%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	28^th	38.5 M	35.7 M	+2.8 M	92.73%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	22^nd	32 M	27.5 M	+4.5 M	85.94%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	28^th	38.5 M	35.7 M	+2.8 M	92.73%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	23^rd	32.1 M	27.5 M	+4.6 M	85.67%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	30^th	38.7 M	35.7 M	+3 M	92.25%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	25^th	32.6 M	27.5 M	+5.1 M	84.36%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	35^th	39.1 M	35.7 M	+3.4 M	91.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	25^th	32.6 M	27.5 M	+5.1 M	84.36%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	27^th	38.4 M	35.7 M	+2.7 M	92.97%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	36^th	33.5 M	27.5 M	+6 M	82.09%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	37^th	39.3 M	35.7 M	+3.6 M	90.84%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	31^st	32.9 M	27.5 M	+5.4 M	83.59%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	31^st	38.9 M	35.7 M	+3.2 M	91.77%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	38^th	33.9 M	27.5 M	+6.4 M	81.12%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	33^rd	39 M	35.7 M	+3.3 M	91.54%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	38^th	33.9 M	27.5 M	+6.4 M	81.12%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	42^nd	40 M	35.7 M	+4.3 M	89.25%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	33^rd	33.1 M	27.5 M	+5.6 M	83.08%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	31^st	38.9 M	35.7 M	+3.2 M	91.77%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	40^th	34.3 M	27.5 M	+6.8 M	80.17%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	39^th	39.8 M	35.7 M	+4.1 M	89.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	35^th	33.4 M	27.5 M	+5.9 M	82.34%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	42^nd	40 M	35.7 M	+4.3 M	89.25%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	34^th	33.3 M	27.5 M	+5.8 M	82.58%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	33^rd	39 M	35.7 M	+3.3 M	91.54%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	41^st	34.9 M	27.5 M	+7.4 M	78.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	44^th	40.3 M	35.7 M	+4.6 M	88.59%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	37^th	33.8 M	27.5 M	+6.3 M	81.36%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	39^th	39.8 M	35.7 M	+4.1 M	89.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	42^nd	35.1 M	27.5 M	+7.6 M	78.35%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	39^th	39.8 M	35.7 M	+4.1 M	89.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	43^rd	36 M	27.5 M	+8.5 M	76.39%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	38^th	39.5 M	35.7 M	+3.8 M	90.38%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	44^th	36.6 M	27.5 M	+9.1 M	75.14%

Discussion

18 comments

Simon H Jul 25, 2022 archived

Does anyone know when Dunlop will be replacing the RT2? I really liked that tyre, but technology has moved on and it over due a replacement.

#8162
1. TyreReviews Simon H Jul 25, 2022 archived
  
  RT2 was close to the Asym 3 so you're right it's pretty old now. I don't know anything about a replacement in the near future so I'd suggest moving to the Goodyear range, as they're similar in feel but generally better in the wet and RR now.
  
  #8163
murray Mar 16, 2022 archived

Can you provide any indication when you hope to post your review or comparison of the Pilot Sport 5. Really want to make the most of a limited time offer however would be good to see how it compares!

#7892
1. TyreReviews murray Mar 16, 2022 archived
  
  Around the first week of April
  
  #7893
4cvg Mar 12, 2022 archived

One thing that astonishes me is the number of rubbish brands in the test. By all means include a few to show that rubbish is rubbish but a better service to their tyre-interested readers would be achieved by having most of the tyres from the first & second quality tiers.

#7878
1. TyreReviews 4cvg Mar 13, 2022 archived
  
  Who do you think is missing? There's certainly issues with the size tested not allowing everyone we'd expect.
  
  #7880
  1. 4cvg TyreReviews Mar 14, 2022 archived
    
    Michelin PS4 &/or 5 (for comparison with included P4)
    Continental PC6 &/or 5 (for comparison with the woefully eco-skewed EC6)
    Pirelli P7C2
    Each available according to your tyre search function.
    
    #7883
    1. TyreReviews 4cvg Mar 14, 2022 archived
      
      I believe PC6 is OE only in this size, and this will have been tested in October last year when there were no PS5s to test (I've had similar issues)
      
      #7886
      1. 4cvg TyreReviews Mar 15, 2022 archived
        
        yep
        
        #7887
semrin Feb 23, 2022 archived

terrible results for conti sub-brands: uniroyal, semperit, barum … what is the issue with semperit? last year one of the best in both adac and autobild test, this year one of the worst …

#7830
1. TyreReviews semrin Feb 23, 2022 archived
  
  I can only assume it's a function of the size. But yes, very strange.
  
  #7831
  1. HP k TyreReviews Feb 24, 2022 archived
    
    Would you say that with these sub-brands there is more difference between sizes?
    For example it looks like Michelin Primacy 4 is always on top no matter the tyre size.
    Still, there I also see differences even between two speed ratings on the same tyre.
    
    #7834
    1. TyreReviews HP k Feb 24, 2022 archived
      
      I'm afraid I don't have the answer for that! It's an interesting question though.
      
      #7837
  2. Pedro Neves TyreReviews Feb 25, 2022 archived
    
    Even the Conti EcoContact 6 is going to be out of the top 20! Continental went too far making this tyre too eco friendly and very water unfriendly.
    
    #7838
    1. TyreReviews Pedro Neves Feb 25, 2022 archived
      
      It will be interesting to see how it does in the full test, it's certainly aimed at a specific solution, but it might also be the way all tyres go eventually
      
      #7839
      1. Pedro Neves TyreReviews Feb 25, 2022 archived
        
        I believe manufacturers like Continental design tyres like the EcoContact 6 for car constructors that need to present cars to the public with the lowest emissions possible, and then design tyres for the aftermarket for those of us who want the best (or at least the most reasonable) performance possible. Too bad Auto Bild didn't want to test the Premium Contact 6, since the Eco Contact 6 ended up out of the top 20 that will move on to the full test. Likewise, it would be great if Auto Bild went for testing the Michelin PS4 and the E.Primacy. Strangely enough, they left Pirelli out when they could have tested or chosen 2 different tyres from!
        
        #7840
        
        TyreReviews Pedro Neves Feb 26, 2022 archived
        
        Auto Bild changed the rules so the EcoContact 6 is in the full test. There's no premium contact 6 in this size.
        And you're pretty on the money with your belief :)
        
        #7841
        
        Petr TyreReviews Mar 3, 2022 archived
        
        It is similar for Goodyear - seems that with EG Performance 2 they focused on mileage and rolling resistance rather than safety. How I wish they cared for chemical stability and thus preserving safety properties for longer instead!
        However, Conti EcoContact 6 is a bigger disaster because PremiumContact 6 is not produced in smaller sizes and PremiumContact 5 is no longer available. I honestly didn't expect it to be THAT bad. And they even started to offer even more "ECO" UltraContact for ultra high mileage which inevitably will provide safety properties of a hockey puck.
        
        #7856

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