As usual with ADAC tests, the results are based on pure data with no subjective scoring included. The tests are weighted in favour of wet performance, which is awarded 40% of the overall score. 20% of the overall result is given to the dry weather tests, 10% of the weighting is based on how noisy / comfortable the tyres are, a further 10% is based on the rolling resistance of the tyre and 20% of the overall result is based on the wear. Please note this can affect our totalling, so it's best to study the individual category scores to help you chose a tyre based on performance qualities you find important.
The Results
Very well balanced tire, particularly strong in the wet, low fuel consumption.
Total: 27.8
Dry
7.2
Wet
6
Comfort
3
Rolling Resistance
6.2
Wear
5.4
Very well balanced tyre, very low wear
Total: 28.6
Dry
6.2
Wet
5
Comfort
3.2
Rolling Resistance
5.8
Wear
8.4
Very well balanced tyre, low fuel consumption, low wear.
Total: 28.8
Dry
7.2
Wet
5
Comfort
3.4
Rolling Resistance
6.2
Wear
7
Very well balanced tyre, strong in the wet.
Total: 27.6
Dry
7.2
Wet
5.4
Comfort
4
Rolling Resistance
6
Wear
5
Very well balanced tyre, strong in all safety related disciplines.
Total: 26.6
Dry
6.8
Wet
5
Comfort
4
Rolling Resistance
5.8
Wear
5
Top marks for fuel consumption, low wear.
A little weak in the wet.
Total: 30.2
Dry
6.6
Wet
4.6
Comfort
4.4
Rolling Resistance
6.6
Wear
8
Top marks in the wet.
Relatively high wear.
Total: 27.2
Dry
7.2
Wet
6.6
Comfort
4.4
Rolling Resistance
5
Wear
4
Strong in the wet.
Relatively high wear.
Total: 25.2
Dry
6.4
Wet
6.2
Comfort
3
Rolling Resistance
5.6
Wear
4
Top marks for fuel efficiency.
A little weak in the wet.
Total: 26.8
Dry
6.6
Wet
4.6
Comfort
4
Rolling Resistance
6.6
Wear
5
Slightly weak in the wet.
Total: 25.4
Dry
6.2
Wet
4.8
Comfort
3.2
Rolling Resistance
5.8
Wear
5.4
Low fuel consumpion.
Weak in the wet.
Total: 27
Dry
7.2
Wet
3.6
Comfort
4
Rolling Resistance
6.2
Wear
6
Relatively high wear.
Total: 25
Dry
7
Wet
5
Comfort
3.8
Rolling Resistance
5.2
Wear
4
Good in the wet.
High fuel consumption, highest wear.
Total: 23.4
Dry
6.4
Wet
5.6
Comfort
4
Rolling Resistance
4.4
Wear
3
Somewhat weak in the wet, high wear.
Total: 24.6
Dry
7
Wet
4.6
Comfort
3.6
Rolling Resistance
5.4
Wear
4
Is there an explanation anywhere of how your ratings in each category work? Are the ratings linear? IE, will a tyre with a wear of 4 wear out twice as fast as a tyre with a wear of 8?
These scores were directly converted from the original article where sadly there is no indication of a scale. Your assumption is a sound one though.
where is No.8 ?????????
Noted at the bottom:
The "Formula C" tyre finished in 8th place with the best marks for wear and a low fuel consumption, but a weakness in the wet. Unfortunately at time of writing we couldn't find enough information to include it in our database.
:)
Nice to see Optigrip doing well. Apart from mine, I haven't seen these on any other cars!
Ceat Tyres - www.ceattyres.in
"Formula C" is a <ceat> tyre from India.
L.S.
Strange, Michelin tyres were sold out ????????
It is strange Michelin weren't in this test. They were in the 165/70 R14 test with the Michelin Energy Saver (and finished second). That's due to go live tomorrow so we'll link it then!