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2014 Auto Bild 50 Summer Tyre Shootout

Jonathan Benson
Data analyzed and reviewed by Jonathan Benson
18 min read Updated

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Discussion

10 comments
  1. marcusandronicus archived

    Out of interest , what was the test vehicle and tyre size used please.

    #1073
    1. TyreReviews marcusandronicus archived

      Sorry, silly of us not to include that information. 225/50 R17 on a BMW 320i Touring

      #1075
    1. TyreReviews Dr Towers archived

      Dunlop decided to provide the SportMaxx RT for this test

      #1052
    2. FireFlower Dr Towers archived

      According to my knowledge Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance and Dunlop Bluresponse are (almost) same tires. Only thread pattern is different where Dunlop is responding a bit faster and Goodyear has 0.6% better fuel economy.

      #1100
  2. fusion01 archived

    Great result for Hankook if the price is as I'd expect it to be - quite a bit cheaper than the Pirelli. I purchased the Michelin Primacy 3's for our Mk2 Megane a while back (at a very good price) and so far very happy.

    #1047
    1. TyreReviews fusion01 archived

      You might be surprised how expensive Hankook tyres are now. They're almost "premium" money, but the quality reflects the performance

      #1048
      1. fusion01 TyreReviews archived

        actually you're right. pal bought the Ventus V12's for his Seat Leon and they were silly money. Thing is I don't live in the UK and Bridgestones are way, way overpriced to the point of lunacy so you don't have much choice other than Hankook (or just buy a car with sensible sized alloys and be done with it, such as my wife's).

        #1079
      2. fusion01 TyreReviews archived

        Paid like 80 GBP ea. for the Pirellis which I thought a complete bargain.

        #1080
      3. juraj TyreReviews archived

        It seems Hankook has really increased the quality rapidly. I was surprised a while ago when I saw new VW cars on Hankook tyres. Nowadays I think even some BMWs use them as OE.
        But still, if I had to choose between Hankook tyre and usual premium brand tyre of the same quality and price I would go for premium brand. For me it just feels better to see Pirelli on my car :)

        #1118