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#	Tyre	Total Score	Dry		Wet
#	Tyre	Total Score	Braking M	%	Braking M	%
1	Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125	100%	34.1 ★	100%	29.6 ★	100%
2	Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2	99.3%	34.5 2	98.8%	29.7 3	99.7%
3	Kumho Ecsta HS51	97.6%	34.8 3	98%	30.4	97.4%
4	Continental Premium Contact 6	97.3%	36.5	93.4%	29.6 ★	100%
5	Michelin Primacy 4	96.5%	35.8	95.3%	30.4	97.4%
6 ▲6	Semperit Speed Life 3	95.3%	37.7	90.5%	30	98.7%
7 ▼1	Nokian WetProof	94.9%	35.1	97.2%	31.7	93.4%
8 ▼1	Bridgestone Turanza T005	94.8%	35.4	96.3%	31.6	93.7%
9 ▼1	Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun	94.7%	35.8	95.3%	31.4	94.3%
10	Firestone RoadHawk	94.4%	35.7	95.5%	31.6	93.7%
11 ▼2	Maxxis Premitra HP5	94.2%	35	97.4%	32.2	91.9%
12 ▲2	Kleber Dynaxer HP4	93.9%	36.2	94.2%	31.6	93.7%
13	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2	93.8%	36.1	94.5%	31.7	93.4%
14 ▼3	Dunlop Sport BluResponse	93.7%	35.4	96.3%	32.2	91.9%
15	Nexen N Blue HD Plus	93.5%	35.8	95.3%	32.1	92.2%
16	Debica Presto HP 2	93.3%	36.3	93.9%	31.9	92.8%
17 ▲1	BFGoodrich Advantage	92.8%	36.7	92.9%	31.9	92.8%
18 ▼1	Toyo Proxes Comfort	92.3%	35.2	96.9%	33.2	89.2%
19	Uniroyal RainSport 5	92%	37.4	91.2%	32	92.5%
20 ▲1	Apollo Alnac 4g	90.6%	36.8	92.7%	33.2	89.2%
21 ▼1	Fulda EcoControl HP2	90.5%	36	94.7%	33.8	87.6%
22	Sava Intensa HP2	90.2%	36.4	93.7%	33.7	87.8%
23	Radar RPX800	90.1%	38.4	88.8%	32.5	91.1%
24	Goodride Z 107 ZuperEco	88.6%	37.1	91.9%	34.3	86.3%
25 ▲4	Barum Bravuris 5HM	87.8%	39	87.4%	33.6	88.1%
26 ▼1	Avon ZV7	87.8%	37.9	90%	34.3	86.3%
27 ▲1	Zeetex ZT1000	87.7%	38.6	88.3%	33.9	87.3%
28 ▼1	Event Futurum HP	87.5%	38.1	89.5%	34.4	86.1%
29 ▼3	Cooper Zeon CS8	87.4%	38	89.7%	34.5	85.8%
30	General Altimax One S	86.8%	38.5	88.6%	34.6	85.6%
31	Hifly HF201	86.2%	38.1	89.5%	35.3	83.9%
32	Imperial Ecodriver 5	85.9%	37.3	91.4%	36.1	82%
33	Wanli SA302 Sport Macro	85.6%	37.4	91.2%	36.2	81.8%
34	Leao Nova Force HP	85.2%	37.4	91.2%	36.5	81.1%
35	Petlas Imperium PT515	85.1%	38.3	89%	35.9	82.5%
36	Viking Protech Newgen	85.1%	38.1	89.5%	36.1	82%
37	GT-Radial Champiro FE1	84.6%	38	89.7%	36.5	81.1%
38	Sailun Atrezzo Elite	83.7%	38.2	89.3%	37.1	79.8%
39	Nankang Eco 2 Plus	83.2%	37.7	90.5%	37.9	78.1%
40 ▲1	Fortuna FSR 602	82.9%	39.6	86.1%	36.7	80.7%
41 ▼1	Austone SP 6 Athena	82.8%	38.7	88.1%	37.4	79.1%
42 ▲1	Firemax FM601	82.4%	38.5	88.6%	37.9	78.1%
43 ▲2	Seiberling Seiberling Touring 2	81.8%	38.7	88.1%	38.2	77.5%
44	Alliance 030EX	81.5%	36.6	93.2%	40.3	73.5%
45 ▲1	Aplus A606	81.5%	37.4	91.2%	39.6	74.8%
46	Kormoran Road Performance	81%	37.8	90.2%	39.7	74.6%
47	Powertrac City Tour	80.4%	38.5	88.6%	39.6	74.8%
48 ▲1	Tomket Sport 3 Series 3	80.4%	39	87.4%	39.2	75.5%
49 ▼1	Atlas Green HP	80.4%	38.8	87.9%	39.4	75.1%
50	Maxtrek Ingens A1	79.3%	39.8	85.7%	39.5	74.9%
51	Achilles ATR Sport 2	79%	38.4	88.8%	41	72.2%
52	Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1	74%	38.9	87.7%	45.9	64.5%
53	Double-Coin DC99	68.8%	40.5	84.2%	51	58%

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Discussion

20 comments

MIHAI B May 8, 2021 archived

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?

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1. TyreReviews MIHAI B May 8, 2021 archived
  
  Strange isn't it, happens more than you'd think. Different test conditions can easily change the order of the tyres
  
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Simeon M Apr 10, 2021 archived

Where is vredestein sportrac 5? one of the best tyres?

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1. TyreReviews Simeon M Apr 11, 2021 archived
  
  It's a very old pattern now, Auto Bild try and test new tyres
  
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odjblue Mar 1, 2021 archived

Commented on other test also... no Yokohama tires here either... which impressed me... as I have the idea, that they usually have good tires.

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Pedro Neves Feb 25, 2021 archived

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.

#6483
1. TyreReviews Pedro Neves Feb 25, 2021 archived
  
  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
  
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  1. Pedro Neves TyreReviews Feb 25, 2021 archived
    
    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! :)
    
    #6485
    1. TyreReviews Pedro Neves Feb 25, 2021 archived
      
      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
      
      #6486
    2. Kolemjdouci Pedro Neves Feb 25, 2021 archived
      
      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...
      
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Andy Holmes Feb 24, 2021 archived

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!

#6472
1. TyreReviews Andy Holmes Feb 24, 2021 archived
  
  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.
  
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  1. Andy Holmes TyreReviews Feb 24, 2021 archived
    
    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... ?
    
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    1. TyreReviews Andy Holmes Feb 24, 2021 archived
      
      I'm still on the side of midlife update. There are sometimes dependencies in factory outputs, but they should be very small :)
      
      #6476
      1. Andy Holmes TyreReviews Feb 24, 2021 archived
        
        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.
        
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        TyreReviews Andy Holmes Feb 24, 2021 archived
        
        Out of interest, what are the clear reasons?
        
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        Andy Holmes TyreReviews Feb 24, 2021 archived
        
        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 ? )
        
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        TyreReviews Andy Holmes Feb 24, 2021 archived
        
        A pretty good assumption, I'm impressed :)
        I've tried to get Kumho for this years tests but they... weren't interested
        
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        Andy Holmes TyreReviews Feb 24, 2021 archived
        
        Shame!
        But in regards tyres, you (should) know me by now! ??
        
        #6481
        
        TyreReviews Andy Holmes Feb 24, 2021 archived
        
        ?
        
        #6482

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