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2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test

Jonathan Benson
Data analyzed and reviewed by Jonathan Benson
9 min read Updated
Contents
  1. Introduction
  2. Dry
  3. Wet
  4. Comfort
  5. Value
  6. Results
  7. Michelin Primacy 4+
  8. Continental PremiumContact 7
  9. Bridgestone Turanza 6
  10. Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
  11. Kumho Ecsta HS52
  12. Firestone RoadHawk
  13. Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
  14. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
  15. Toyo Proxes Comfort
  16. Fulda EcoControl HP2
  17. Dunlop Sport BluResponse
  18. BFGoodrich Advantage
  19. Kleber Dynaxer HP4
  20. GT Radial FE2
  21. Giti GitiSynergyH2
  22. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
  23. Nexen N Fera Primus
  24. Uniroyal RainSport 5
  25. Maxxis Premitra HP5
  26. Vredestein Ultrac
  27. Reference Budget

The 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test reviewed 20 premium touring summer tyres 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.

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205/55 R16 21 tyres 4 categories
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Test Size: 205/55 R16
Tyres Tested: 21 tyres
Test Categories:
4 categories (12 tests)
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Dry

The Continental PremiumContact 7 and Kumho Ecsta HS52 led dry braking, with the reference budget performing significantly worse.

Dry Braking

Spread: 4.20 M (11.9%)|Avg: 36.76 M
Dry braking in meters (100 - 0 km/h) (Lower is better)
  1. Continental PremiumContact 7
    35.40 M
  2. Kumho Ecsta HS52
    35.40 M
  3. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
    35.90 M
  4. Vredestein Ultrac
    36.10 M
  5. Maxxis Premitra HP5
    36.20 M
  6. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
    36.30 M
  7. Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
    36.30 M
  8. Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
    36.40 M
  9. Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
    36.50 M
  10. Firestone RoadHawk
    36.60 M
  11. Giti GitiSynergyH2
    36.60 M
  12. Toyo Proxes Comfort
    36.70 M
  13. Fulda EcoControl HP2
    36.80 M
  14. Dunlop Sport BluResponse
    36.90 M
  15. Bridgestone Turanza 6
    36.90 M
  16. Nexen N Fera Primus
    37.20 M
  17. GT Radial FE2
    37.40 M
  18. BFGoodrich Advantage
    37.40 M
  19. Kleber Dynaxer HP4
    37.40 M
  20. Uniroyal RainSport 5
    37.90 M
  21. Reference Budget
    39.60 M

The Falken Ziex ZE310 led the way in dry handling with the Vredestein Ultrac close behind.

Dry Handling

Spread: 3.30 Km/H (2.8%)|Avg: 114.92 Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed (Higher is better)
  1. Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
    116.20 Km/H
  2. Vredestein Ultrac
    116.10 Km/H
  3. Kumho Ecsta HS52
    116.00 Km/H
  4. Toyo Proxes Comfort
    116.00 Km/H
  5. Firestone RoadHawk
    115.70 Km/H
  6. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
    115.60 Km/H
  7. Continental PremiumContact 7
    115.50 Km/H
  8. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
    115.40 Km/H
  9. Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
    115.20 Km/H
  10. Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
    115.10 Km/H
  11. BFGoodrich Advantage
    114.90 Km/H
  12. Bridgestone Turanza 6
    114.70 Km/H
  13. Dunlop Sport BluResponse
    114.60 Km/H
  14. GT Radial FE2
    114.50 Km/H
  15. Kleber Dynaxer HP4
    114.40 Km/H
  16. Nexen N Fera Primus
    114.40 Km/H
  17. Giti GitiSynergyH2
    114.30 Km/H
  18. Maxxis Premitra HP5
    114.10 Km/H
  19. Fulda EcoControl HP2
    113.90 Km/H
  20. Uniroyal RainSport 5
    113.80 Km/H
  21. Reference Budget
    112.90 Km/H

Wet

Continental again led wet braking, this time with a small advantage over Kumho and Vredestein. As in the dry the reference budget tyre was a complete disaster.

Wet Braking

Spread: 12.20 M (30.3%)|Avg: 44.46 M
Wet braking in meters (100 - 0 km/h) (Lower is better)
  1. Continental PremiumContact 7
    40.30 M
  2. Kumho Ecsta HS52
    40.80 M
  3. Vredestein Ultrac
    41.60 M
  4. Toyo Proxes Comfort
    42.90 M
  5. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
    43.30 M
  6. Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
    43.30 M
  7. Nexen N Fera Primus
    43.30 M
  8. Uniroyal RainSport 5
    43.30 M
  9. Bridgestone Turanza 6
    43.60 M
  10. Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
    43.70 M
  11. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
    44.40 M
  12. Maxxis Premitra HP5
    44.40 M
  13. Firestone RoadHawk
    44.90 M
  14. Kleber Dynaxer HP4
    45.00 M
  15. BFGoodrich Advantage
    45.40 M
  16. Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
    45.60 M
  17. GT Radial FE2
    45.80 M
  18. Fulda EcoControl HP2
    46.10 M
  19. Giti GitiSynergyH2
    46.50 M
  20. Dunlop Sport BluResponse
    46.90 M
  21. Reference Budget
    52.50 M

The Vredestein Ultrac was the fastest around wet handling, with the Kumho again showing well

Wet Handling

Spread: 11.50 Km/H (15.1%)|Avg: 74.11 Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed (Higher is better)
  1. Vredestein Ultrac
    76.20 Km/H
  2. Kumho Ecsta HS52
    75.70 Km/H
  3. Firestone RoadHawk
    75.60 Km/H
  4. Continental PremiumContact 7
    75.50 Km/H
  5. Toyo Proxes Comfort
    75.40 Km/H
  6. Nexen N Fera Primus
    75.30 Km/H
  7. Uniroyal RainSport 5
    74.80 Km/H
  8. Bridgestone Turanza 6
    74.70 Km/H
  9. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
    74.60 Km/H
  10. Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
    74.50 Km/H
  11. Giti GitiSynergyH2
    74.50 Km/H
  12. Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
    74.50 Km/H
  13. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
    74.30 Km/H
  14. Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
    74.20 Km/H
  15. GT Radial FE2
    74.20 Km/H
  16. Fulda EcoControl HP2
    74.10 Km/H
  17. Kleber Dynaxer HP4
    73.60 Km/H
  18. BFGoodrich Advantage
    73.50 Km/H
  19. Dunlop Sport BluResponse
    73.30 Km/H
  20. Maxxis Premitra HP5
    73.10 Km/H
  21. Reference Budget
    64.70 Km/H

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.

Straight Aqua

Spread: 6.60 Km/H (7.6%)|Avg: 82.56 Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H (Higher is better)
  1. Vredestein Ultrac
    86.80 Km/H
  2. Uniroyal RainSport 5
    85.30 Km/H
  3. Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
    85.20 Km/H
  4. Firestone RoadHawk
    84.70 Km/H
  5. Bridgestone Turanza 6
    84.50 Km/H
  6. Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
    83.40 Km/H
  7. Dunlop Sport BluResponse
    83.20 Km/H
  8. Kleber Dynaxer HP4
    82.80 Km/H
  9. Continental PremiumContact 7
    82.50 Km/H
  10. Kumho Ecsta HS52
    82.40 Km/H
  11. Toyo Proxes Comfort
    81.90 Km/H
  12. GT Radial FE2
    81.70 Km/H
  13. BFGoodrich Advantage
    81.40 Km/H
  14. Giti GitiSynergyH2
    81.30 Km/H
  15. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
    81.30 Km/H
  16. Maxxis Premitra HP5
    81.30 Km/H
  17. Reference Budget
    81.20 Km/H
  18. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
    81.10 Km/H
  19. Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
    81.00 Km/H
  20. Fulda EcoControl HP2
    80.60 Km/H
  21. Nexen N Fera Primus
    80.20 Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Spread: 0.94 m/sec2 (18.4%)|Avg: 4.59 m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration (Higher is better)
  1. Vredestein Ultrac
    5.12 m/sec2
  2. Uniroyal RainSport 5
    5.00 m/sec2
  3. Fulda EcoControl HP2
    4.82 m/sec2
  4. Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
    4.79 m/sec2
  5. Dunlop Sport BluResponse
    4.77 m/sec2
  6. Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
    4.77 m/sec2
  7. Maxxis Premitra HP5
    4.74 m/sec2
  8. Firestone RoadHawk
    4.72 m/sec2
  9. BFGoodrich Advantage
    4.66 m/sec2
  10. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
    4.66 m/sec2
  11. Toyo Proxes Comfort
    4.51 m/sec2
  12. Continental PremiumContact 7
    4.51 m/sec2
  13. Kleber Dynaxer HP4
    4.50 m/sec2
  14. Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
    4.49 m/sec2
  15. Giti GitiSynergyH2
    4.47 m/sec2
  16. GT Radial FE2
    4.45 m/sec2
  17. Nexen N Fera Primus
    4.43 m/sec2
  18. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
    4.38 m/sec2
  19. Bridgestone Turanza 6
    4.26 m/sec2
  20. Reference Budget
    4.21 m/sec2
  21. Kumho Ecsta HS52
    4.18 m/sec2

Comfort

The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 had the lowest external noise.

Noise

Spread: 2.20 dB (3%)|Avg: 73.50 dB
External noise in dB (Lower is better)
  1. Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
    72.30 dB
  2. Fulda EcoControl HP2
    72.50 dB
  3. Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
    72.70 dB
  4. Kleber Dynaxer HP4
    72.90 dB
  5. Uniroyal RainSport 5
    72.90 dB
  6. Toyo Proxes Comfort
    73.00 dB
  7. Kumho Ecsta HS52
    73.10 dB
  8. Nexen N Fera Primus
    73.20 dB
  9. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
    73.30 dB
  10. BFGoodrich Advantage
    73.30 dB
  11. Vredestein Ultrac
    73.60 dB
  12. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
    73.60 dB
  13. Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
    73.70 dB
  14. Dunlop Sport BluResponse
    73.80 dB
  15. GT Radial FE2
    73.90 dB
  16. Bridgestone Turanza 6
    74.10 dB
  17. Continental PremiumContact 7
    74.10 dB
  18. Maxxis Premitra HP5
    74.20 dB
  19. Reference Budget
    74.30 dB
  20. Giti GitiSynergyH2
    74.40 dB
  21. Firestone RoadHawk
    74.50 dB

Value

The Goodyear also proved to have the best tread life on test, significantly ahead of Fulda, Michelin and Bridgestone. 

Wear

Spread: 29850.00 KM (66%)|Avg: 28877.50 KM
Predicted tread life in KM (Higher is better)
  1. Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
    45250.00 KM
  2. Fulda EcoControl HP2
    40300.00 KM
  3. Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
    38950.00 KM
  4. Bridgestone Turanza 6
    34400.00 KM
  5. Continental PremiumContact 7
    30750.00 KM
  6. Firestone RoadHawk
    29850.00 KM
  7. Maxxis Premitra HP5
    29450.00 KM
  8. GT Radial FE2
    29450.00 KM
  9. Giti GitiSynergyH2
    29400.00 KM
  10. Uniroyal RainSport 5
    27650.00 KM
  11. Dunlop Sport BluResponse
    27600.00 KM
  12. Kumho Ecsta HS52
    27150.00 KM
  13. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
    26250.00 KM
  14. Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
    25800.00 KM
  15. BFGoodrich Advantage
    25750.00 KM
  16. Kleber Dynaxer HP4
    25350.00 KM
  17. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
    24900.00 KM
  18. Toyo Proxes Comfort
    24450.00 KM
  19. Nexen N Fera Primus
    19450.00 KM
  20. Vredestein Ultrac
    15400.00 KM

When you compare the cost of the tyre against the projected tread life the Fulda and Goodyear proved to be the best value, with the Fulda being the only tyre under 8 Euros per 1000/km. The Vredestein was over twice as expensive thanks to very low wear.

Value

Spread: 12.37 Price/1000 (166.3%)|Avg: 11.56 Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear (Lower is better)
  1. Fulda EcoControl HP2
    7.44 Price/1000
  2. Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
    8.29 Price/1000
  3. GT Radial FE2
    9.00 Price/1000
  4. Maxxis Premitra HP5
    9.85 Price/1000
  5. Kumho Ecsta HS52
    9.94 Price/1000
  6. Giti GitiSynergyH2
    10.03 Price/1000
  7. Firestone RoadHawk
    10.05 Price/1000
  8. Uniroyal RainSport 5
    10.85 Price/1000
  9. Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
    11.30 Price/1000
  10. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
    11.43 Price/1000
  11. BFGoodrich Advantage
    11.46 Price/1000
  12. Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
    11.63 Price/1000
  13. Kleber Dynaxer HP4
    11.64 Price/1000
  14. Bridgestone Turanza 6
    11.77 Price/1000
  15. Toyo Proxes Comfort
    12.07 Price/1000
  16. Dunlop Sport BluResponse
    12.32 Price/1000
  17. Continental PremiumContact 7
    12.85 Price/1000
  18. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
    14.46 Price/1000
  19. Nexen N Fera Primus
    14.91 Price/1000
  20. Vredestein Ultrac
    19.81 Price/1000

The Dunlop Sport BluResponse got its first win with the lowest rolling resistance, narrowly ahead of its sister brand, Goodyear.

Rolling Resistance

Spread: 1.71 kg / t (22.9%)|Avg: 8.19 kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t (Lower is better)
  1. Dunlop Sport BluResponse
    7.48 kg / t
  2. Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
    7.62 kg / t
  3. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
    7.65 kg / t
  4. Firestone RoadHawk
    7.67 kg / t
  5. BFGoodrich Advantage
    7.73 kg / t
  6. Kleber Dynaxer HP4
    7.80 kg / t
  7. Uniroyal RainSport 5
    7.93 kg / t
  8. Bridgestone Turanza 6
    7.98 kg / t
  9. Fulda EcoControl HP2
    8.03 kg / t
  10. Toyo Proxes Comfort
    8.05 kg / t
  11. Continental PremiumContact 7
    8.08 kg / t
  12. Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
    8.16 kg / t
  13. Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
    8.22 kg / t
  14. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
    8.36 kg / t
  15. GT Radial FE2
    8.43 kg / t
  16. Kumho Ecsta HS52
    8.46 kg / t
  17. Nexen N Fera Primus
    8.60 kg / t
  18. Vredestein Ultrac
    8.81 kg / t
  19. Maxxis Premitra HP5
    8.83 kg / t
  20. Reference Budget
    8.95 kg / t
  21. Giti GitiSynergyH2
    9.19 kg / t
19,000 km
£1.45/L
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Annual Difference
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Lifetime Savings
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Extra Fuel/Energy
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Extra CO2

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.

Results

1st

Michelin Primacy 4+

205/55 R16 91V
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
  • EU Label: C/A/69
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 3rd 72.7 dB 72.3 dB +0.4 dB 99.45%
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
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Continental PremiumContact 7

205/55 R16 91V
Continental PremiumContact 7
  • EU Label: C/A/71
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 1st 35.4 M 100%
Dry Handling 7th 115.5 Km/H 116.2 Km/H -0.7 Km/H 99.4%
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 16th 74.1 dB 72.3 dB +1.8 dB 97.57%
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
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Bridgestone Turanza 6

205/55 R16 94V
Bridgestone Turanza 6
  • EU Label: B/A/69
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 16th 74.1 dB 72.3 dB +1.8 dB 97.57%
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
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Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

205/55 R16 91V
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
  • EU Label: B/A/69
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
Test # Result Best Diff %
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 19th 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%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 1st 72.3 dB 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
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Kumho Ecsta HS52

205/55 R16 91V
Kumho Ecsta HS52
  • EU Label: C/A/71
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 1st 35.4 M 100%
Dry Handling 3rd 116 Km/H 116.2 Km/H -0.2 Km/H 99.83%
Test # Result Best Diff %
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 21st 4.18 m/sec2 5.12 m/sec2 -0.94 m/sec2 81.64%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 7th 73.1 dB 72.3 dB +0.8 dB 98.91%
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
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Firestone RoadHawk

205/55 R16 91V
Firestone RoadHawk
  • EU Label: C/A/70
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 21st 74.5 dB 72.3 dB +2.2 dB 97.05%
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
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7th

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun

205/55 R16 91V
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
  • EU Label: C/A/67
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 9th 36.5 M 35.4 M +1.1 M 96.99%
Dry Handling 1st 116.2 Km/H 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 13th 73.7 dB 72.3 dB +1.4 dB 98.1%
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
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Hankook Ventus Prime 4

205/55 R16 91V
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
  • EU Label: C/A/69
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 9th 73.3 dB 72.3 dB +1 dB 98.64%
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
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Toyo Proxes Comfort

205/55 R16 94V
Toyo Proxes Comfort
  • EU Label: C/A/70
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 6th 73 dB 72.3 dB +0.7 dB 99.04%
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
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Fulda EcoControl HP2

205/55 R16 91V
Fulda EcoControl HP2
  • EU Label: C/B/70
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
Test # Result Best Diff %
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 20th 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%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 2nd 72.5 dB 72.3 dB +0.2 dB 99.72%
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
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Dunlop Sport BluResponse

205/55 R16 91V
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
  • EU Label: B/C/71
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 14th 73.8 dB 72.3 dB +1.5 dB 97.97%
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
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BFGoodrich Advantage

205/55 R16 91V
BFGoodrich Advantage
  • EU Label: C/A/70
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 9th 73.3 dB 72.3 dB +1 dB 98.64%
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
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Kleber Dynaxer HP4

205/55 R16 91V
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
  • EU Label: C/A/70
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 4th 72.9 dB 72.3 dB +0.6 dB 99.18%
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
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GT Radial FE2

205/55 R16 91V
GT Radial FE2
  • EU Label: C/A/69
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 15th 73.9 dB 72.3 dB +1.6 dB 97.83%
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
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Giti GitiSynergyH2

205/55 R16 91V
Giti GitiSynergyH2
  • EU Label: C/A/71
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 20th 74.4 dB 72.3 dB +2.1 dB 97.18%
Test # Result Best Diff %
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 21st 9.19 kg / t 7.48 kg / t +1.71 kg / t 81.39%
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Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

205/55 R16 91V
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
  • EU Label: C/A/69
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
Test # Result Best Diff %
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 18th 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%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 11th 73.6 dB 72.3 dB +1.3 dB 98.23%
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
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Nexen N Fera Primus

205/55 R16 91V
Nexen N Fera Primus
  • EU Label: D/A/71
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
Test # Result Best Diff %
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 21st 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%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 8th 73.2 dB 72.3 dB +0.9 dB 98.77%
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
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Uniroyal RainSport 5

205/55 R16 91V
Uniroyal RainSport 5
  • EU Label: C/A/71
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 4th 72.9 dB 72.3 dB +0.6 dB 99.18%
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
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Maxxis Premitra HP5

205/55 R16 91V
Maxxis Premitra HP5
  • EU Label: D/A/70
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 18th 74.2 dB 72.3 dB +1.9 dB 97.44%
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
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Vredestein Ultrac

205/55 R16 91V
Vredestein Ultrac
  • EU Label: C/A/69
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 11th 73.6 dB 72.3 dB +1.3 dB 98.23%
Test # Result Best Diff %
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%
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Reference Budget

205/55 R16
Reference Budget
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 21st 39.6 M 35.4 M +4.2 M 89.39%
Dry Handling 21st 112.9 Km/H 116.2 Km/H -3.3 Km/H 97.16%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 21st 52.5 M 40.3 M +12.2 M 76.76%
Wet Handling 21st 64.7 Km/H 76.2 Km/H -11.5 Km/H 84.91%
Wet Circle 21st 4.67 m/s 6.56 m/s -1.89 m/s 71.19%
Straight Aqua 17th 81.2 Km/H 86.8 Km/H -5.6 Km/H 93.55%
Curved Aquaplaning 20th 4.21 m/sec2 5.12 m/sec2 -0.91 m/sec2 82.23%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 19th 74.3 dB 72.3 dB +2 dB 97.31%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Rolling Resistance 20th 8.95 kg / t 7.48 kg / t +1.47 kg / t 83.58%
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Discussion

8 comments
  1. Bogdan Gherasim archived

    I had the Goodyears (215/50.R17) on my 2017 Focus Tdci for 4 years and 85.000km without rotating them and they are still going strong. Can't rotate them because one of the rears had a puncture.
    The originals Michelin Primacy HP had to go after 80K and I had to rotate them at about 60.000km and they were BAD when they had about 40.000km. Rear grip non existent and on wet they were very tail happy.
    P.S. I live in SE of Spain were is HOT in the summer(40+ C), we get more than 300 days of sun, mild winters and it rains....almost never.

    #9623
  2. _ _ archived

    Clearly the winner is Vredestein Ultrac..
    I hate those manipulations in score.

    #9483
    1. drtowers _ _ archived

      let down apparently by wear...

      #9577
      1. Flaviu drtowers archived

        The new Ultrac + is here. No reviews for it but it appears to have up to 30% better wear and abrasion resistance plus a new build. I think I'm going to be one of the first buying this in the UK.

        #10018
        1. TyreReviews Flaviu archived

          Let us know how you like it!

          #10024
    2. Bogdan Gherasim _ _ archived

      Excellent tyre for a wet climate.

      #9632
    3. dufonrafal . _ _ archived

      The Vredestein Longevity is abismal sadly.

      Using my own scoring 1/2 wet, 1/3 dry, 1/6 value. And with custom subvalues I had :

      1- P4+ & EGP2
      3- PC7
      4- Fulda EC2 (surprising but looks like he deserve it !)
      5- Turanza 6

      Then it's a mix of second tier tyres, including Hankook who is still behind in longevity. The P7 C2 is among them, bad longevity, hope that the C3 is much better.

      #10066