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.
Dry Performance Overview
Dry Braking (M)
Dry braking in meters (Lower is better)
Dry Handling (s)
Dry handling time in seconds (Lower is better)
Subj. Dry Handling ( Points)
Subjective Dry Handling Score (Higher is better)
Wet Performance Overview
Wet Braking (M)
Wet braking in meters (Lower is better)
Wet Handling (s)
Wet handling time in seconds (Lower is better)
Straight Aqua (Km/H)
Float Speed in Km/H (Higher is better)
Curved Aquaplaning (m/sec2)
Remaining lateral acceleration (Higher is better)
Comfort Performance Overview
Noise (dB)
External noise in dB (Lower is better)
Value Performance Overview
Price
Price in local currency (Lower is better)
Rolling Resistance (kg / t)
Rolling resistance in kg t (Lower is better)
Overall Findings
Based on the weighted scoring from all tests, here are the overall results:
| Position | Tyre | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Continental Premium Contact 6 | 0% | |
| 2 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 | 0% |
| 3 | Nokian PowerProof | 0% |
| 4 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | 0% |
| 5 | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 | 0% |
| 6 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 | 0% |
| 7 | Debica Presto UHP2 | 0% |
| 8 | Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus | 0% |
| 9 | Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue | 0% |
| 10 | Imperial Ecosport 2 | 0% |
Which of these 5 tyres in 235/55R17 do you recon would be the most comfortable and quiet on an S-Class?
Premium Contact 6
Premium Contact 6 MO-V (Mercedes spec tyre but for the V-Class which is a Van)
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
Sport Maxx RT2 with NST (sound deadening foam)
Primacy 4
Interesting question, The Dunlop would probably be the quietest thanks to the foam but I would guess the Primacy 4 would give the best overall levels of NVH
Hi Jonathan, do you have any idea, if Dunlop plan something new in 17"? Something like SP Sport Maxx 2 or SportMaxx RT 3. And they have also no all season tyre. In Dunlop is something frozen probably :-D
Dunlop do have a new all season tyre! https://www.tyrereviews.com... they're just not pushing it.
If you don't already know, Goodyear own Dunlop, but at the moment they are going through a phase of pushing Goodyear which is why a lot of the Dunlop tyres are the same as previous generation Goodyear tyres (RT2 = Asym 3)
Thank you, I didn't notice new all season from Dunlop. Looks like siped summer, such a Vredestein way. I prefer directional pattern in winter.
I know about ownership, but I like Dunlop more. So they should release something new due to the name Dunlop.
I'm little bit confused with RT2. In some test is too much "eco" and in another is sporty. A had RT on Auris, and they were good tyres. Not best, but definitely not what some tests are saying.
Which summer tires would you recommend for a 2015 VW Polo 1.4TSI BlueGT? Tire size is 215/40/R17.
The new Continental EcoContact 6 looks good on paper, but can't find any test of it?
So the Pirellis oh boy have they plummeted. I am wondering are there any new tyres planned to be unveiled later this year?
As far as I'm aware there's nothing big and new this year other than the CrossClimate 2.
Strange result for the Pirelli but I'm sure their next range of tyres will be much improved, as the updated P Zero PZ4 is
I was wondering because I do 50.000km / year so I change annually. In 205/55/16 the last 5 years I have sampled efficient grip performance 1, primacy 3, T005, rainstorm 5 and premium contact 6. So I am running out of options for October. As of now I am thinking of e-primacy but haven't been tested yet. Also pirelli is a letdown and the venture prime 3 is pretty old as is the Dunlop blu response.
EGP2 is worth a go if you've only used V1?
From the 5 tyres I would only refit PC6 and T005. I am intrigued by the AE51 Yokohama the EFP2 well it is good no doubt but it seems the least sporty premium choice.
If you do 50.000 km/year than you will not find longer lasting tyre than GY EGP2 and it really also is very fuel efficient. Second best lasting should be Michelin Primacy 4, according to tests. All in 205/55/16.
My experience with GY EGP1 195/65 R15 is that they de facto pay themselves/pay off via fuel saved and long lasting endurance.
P.S. E.g. UK petrol prices are now at an eight-year high.
I read somewhere about the upcoming Conti SportContact 7. How real is that. If they are able to blend the good sportiness of the SC6 with the wear properties of the latest Contis, it should be a killer, don’t you think?