Below are all the data points for the 2021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test, displaying how each tyre performed across all test categories. The spider chart below provides a complete overview of performance, where one hundred percent represents the best performance in each category. The larger the area covered by each tyre's plot, the better its overall performance.
How to read these charts:
For each test category, data is presented relative to the best performing tire. The direction indicates whether lower or higher values are better - pay close attention to this when interpreting results.
Performance Overview
This radar chart shows relative performance across all test categories, with 100% representing the best performance in each category. Reference tires may have gaps where data is not available.
Radar RPX800
Zeetex ZT1000
Petlas Imperium PT515
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
Apollo Alnac 4g
Achilles ATR Sport 2
Hifly HF201
Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1
GT-Radial Champiro FE1
Nexen N Blue HD Plus
Nankang Eco 2 Plus
Cooper Zeon CS8
Maxxis Premitra HP5
Sailun Atrezzo Elite
Avon ZV7
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
Kumho Ecsta HS51
Continental Premium Contact 6
Firestone RoadHawk
Maxtrek INGENS A1
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Michelin Primacy 4
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
Tomket Sport 3 Series 3
Nokian WetProof
Kormoran Road Performance
Barum Bravuris 5HM
General Altimax One S
Viking Protech Newgen
Uniroyal RainSport 5
BFGoodrich Advantage
Seiberling Seiberling Touring 2
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
Sava Intensa HP2
Toyo Proxes Comfort
Semperit Speed Life 3
Debica Presto HP 2
Fulda EcoControl HP2
Goodride Z 107 ZuperEco
Event Futurum HP
Imperial Ecodriver 5
Wanli SA302 Sport Macro
Leao Nova Force HP
Austone SP 6 Athena
Fortuna FSR 602
Powertrac City Tour
Atlas Green HP
Firemax FM601
Alliance 030EX
Aplus A606
Double-Coin DC99
Dry Performance Overview
Dry Braking (M)
Dry braking in meters (Lower is better)
Key Insight: The best performer was Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 with a result of 34.1 M. The difference between best and worst was 15.8%.
Wet Performance Overview
Wet Braking (M)
Wet braking in meters (Lower is better)
Key Insight: The best performer was Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 with a result of 29.6 M. The difference between best and worst was 42%.
Overall Findings
Based on the weighted scoring from all tests, here are the overall results:
| Position | Tyre | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 | 0% | |
| 2 | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 | 0% |
| 3 | Kumho Ecsta HS51 | 0% |
| 4 | Continental Premium Contact 6 | 0% |
| 5 | Michelin Primacy 4 | 0% |
| 6 | Nokian WetProof | 0% |
| 7 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | 0% |
| 8 | Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun | 0% |
| 9 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 | 0% |
| 10 | Firestone RoadHawk | 0% |
| 11 | Dunlop Sport BluResponse | 0% |
| 12 | Semperit Speed Life 3 | 0% |
| 13 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | 0% |
| 14 | Kleber Dynaxer HP4 | 0% |
| 15 | Nexen N Blue HD Plus | 0% |
| 16 | Debica Presto HP 2 | 0% |
| 17 | Toyo Proxes Comfort | 0% |
| 18 | BFGoodrich Advantage | 0% |
| 19 | Uniroyal RainSport 5 | 0% |
| 20 | Fulda EcoControl HP2 | 0% |
| 21 | Apollo Alnac 4g | 0% |
| 22 | Sava Intensa HP2 | 0% |
| 23 | Radar RPX800 | 0% |
| 24 | Goodride Z 107 ZuperEco | 0% |
| 25 | Avon ZV7 | 0% |
| 26 | Cooper Zeon CS8 | 0% |
| 27 | Event Futurum HP | 0% |
| 28 | Zeetex ZT1000 | 0% |
| 29 | Barum Bravuris 5HM | 0% |
| 30 | General Altimax One S | 0% |
| 31 | Hifly HF201 | 0% |
| 32 | Imperial Ecodriver 5 | 0% |
| 33 | Wanli SA302 Sport Macro | 0% |
| 34 | Leao Nova Force HP | 0% |
| 35 | Petlas Imperium PT515 | 0% |
| 36 | Viking Protech Newgen | 0% |
| 37 | GT-Radial Champiro FE1 | 0% |
| 38 | Sailun Atrezzo Elite | 0% |
| 39 | Nankang Eco 2 Plus | 0% |
| 40 | Austone SP 6 Athena | 0% |
| 41 | Fortuna FSR 602 | 0% |
| 42 | Firemax FM601 | 0% |
| 43 | Alliance 030EX | 0% |
| 44 | Seiberling Seiberling Touring 2 | 0% |
| 45 | Kormoran Road Performance | 0% |
| 46 | Aplus A606 | 0% |
| 47 | Powertrac City Tour | 0% |
| 48 | Atlas Green HP | 0% |
| 49 | Tomket Sport 3 Series 3 | 0% |
| 50 | Maxtrek INGENS A1 | 0% |
| 51 | Achilles ATR Sport 2 | 0% |
| 52 | Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 | 0% |
| 53 | Double-Coin DC99 | 0% |
Sorry, but I don't understand... How a tire with "B EU classification" on wet, can be better than a "A Eu classification" on wet in your wet braking test? The Eu classification does not indicate that the A tires will be better then B, C, D... Tires on wet?
Strange isn't it, happens more than you'd think. Different test conditions can easily change the order of the tyres
Where is vredestein sportrac 5? one of the best tyres?
It's a very old pattern now, Auto Bild try and test new tyres
Commented on other test also... no Yokohama tires here either... which impressed me... as I have the idea, that they usually have good tires.
Too bad Auto Bild didn't test the Michelin PS 4 (91W, 91Y or the 94Y). They had a lot of time and money to spend and settle for the Primacy 4 and a tremendous number of hopeless tyres instead.
The primacy 4 is by far the bigger seller in this size and more comparable to the other tyres so it makes sense for them for them to include it
You're right, Jonathan, but since they had a lot of tyres to choose from (53) it was a pity they didn't include what can probably be the best tyre in that very popular size and, at the same time, the one no one ever tested yet. I'd just love to know/confirm that a few years ago I fitted my car with the best! :)
It might be against their rules to include two from the same brand. Best is relative, however I'm sure the PS4 is up there if you want a sport 16", along with the PC6
Another reason is the testing tyres category. This was an annual Autobild Touring tyres test for a broad public and budget, not a test of Performance summer tyres like the PS4 is. More tests to come, no worries, till then see the customer reviews here but you are already convinced anyway :-).
Don't forget to add your review for others here, inclusive the longevity...
Very pleased with this result and be interested to see the big test, since I've just bought a set of HS51! Camskill were doing a silly deal which resulted in me getting 4 205/55r16 for £147 delivered...
I noticed the sale and other images (of same size) all showed C C 69db but the tyres I got show C B 69db which goes along with an update.
Funny how results vary between facilities though, your test had the Hankook struggling a bit where they've won here!
I suspect the Hankook would have had a mid life update as there''s no way it could vary this much just with test conditions!
The full AB test will be out in a few weeks.
Hmmm did wonder that but thought if there's a replacement imminent that they wouldn't have bothered!
Mind you, as I've said before, Hankook are jekyll & hyde, if you read user reviews and tests they either do really well or get badged as 'teflon'. I do wonder if there are 2 factories with a big difference in QC betwixt... ?
I'm still on the side of midlife update. There are sometimes dependencies in factory outputs, but they should be very small :)
Should be indeed! It just odd how Hankook get 'sticky' or 'teflon' rated wi nowt much inbetween...
Its a shame (for me anyway) you didn't test the HS51 with the others, but obviously clear reasons why.
Out of interest, what are the clear reasons?
Well, you cant test everything, it isn't necessarily a stand-out tyre, Kumho are still percieved more toward the budget end of midrange which was represented by maxxis, and its quite an old design now relatively speaking. Those are my thoughts as to why it wasnt on your shortlist, though it simply might not have sprung to mind.
They've always been a solid tyre, and particularly suited to certain cars or driving, but never anything remarkable (outside mx5 community) just 'good' (from what ive seen with reviews, posts, tests, etc as I over research every tyre that makes any shortlist for any vehicle ? )
A pretty good assumption, I'm impressed :)
I've tried to get Kumho for this years tests but they... weren't interested
Shame!
But in regards tyres, you (should) know me by now! ??
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