Linglong Sport Master - Test Results

Test Statistics

11

Tests Completed

10^th

Average Position

1^st

Best Result

16^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Across 11 summer-tyre tests, the Linglong Sport Master shows a very clear split personality: it is consistently excellent in braking-especially in the wet-often matching or beating premium tyres, and it can also be competitive in dry braking. However, this braking strength does not translate into balanced overall performance, with repeated weaknesses in durability (very high wear/abrasion, low projected mileage), efficiency (high rolling resistance / fuel consumption), and frequently unimpressive handling feel/stability versus the class leaders.

Overall results reflect this imbalance: despite standout braking wins (e.g., 1/50 in a braking mega-test and multiple 1st places in wet braking), it typically finishes in the lower half in full-comparison tests (e.g., 16/20 AutoBild 2026; 15/16 ADAC 2024; 16/16 ADAC 2026) largely due to wear/efficiency penalties and inconsistent dynamic performance (notably subjective dry handling and curved aquaplaning).

Performance Strengths

Wet Braking Performance Strong Details
• 1st place wet braking in 2026 sport auto test (32.2 m, shared shortest stop)
• 1st place wet braking in 2026 AutoBild summer test (39.3 m; only tyre under 40 m)
• 1st place wet braking in 2026 ADAC test (30.1 m) and 1st on wet concrete braking (32.3 m)
• 1st/50 overall in 2026 summer braking super test with 1st wet braking (25.2 m)
• 1st/52 wet braking in 2025 AutoBild shootout (27.4 m)
Dry Braking Performance Strong Details
• 2nd/16 dry braking in 2026 ADAC test (34.2 m, +0.9% from best)
• 2nd/20 dry braking in 2026 AutoBild summer test (33.9 m, +3.4% from best)
• 2nd/50 dry braking in 2026 braking super test (33.9 m, +3.4% from best)
• 2nd/16 dry braking in 2024 ADAC test (37.3 m, +5.4% from best)
Comfort & External Noise Moderate Details
• 2nd/7 comfort and 2nd/7 noise in 2026 sport auto test (comfort 9 points; 69.5 dB)
• 2nd/16 noise in 2024 ADAC test (70.6 dB, +0.9% from best)
• 2nd/21 noise in 2023 AutoBild UHP test (72.0 dB, +0.1% from best)

Performance Weaknesses

Wear / Durability (Mileage & Abrasion) Strong Details
• Last place wear in 2026 AutoBild summer test: 20th/20 wear (35,570 km, +44.3% from best) and 20th/20 abrasion (2,022 g, +80.2% from best)
• Last place in 2026 ADAC test: 16th/16 wear (26,100 km, +54.8% from best) and 16th/16 abrasion (131 mg/km/t, +142.6% from best)
• 20th/20 wear in 2025 AutoBild performance test (22,570 km, +58.2% from best)
• 20th/20 wear in 2023 AutoBild UHP test (27,600 km, +56.3% from best)
Efficiency (Rolling Resistance / Fuel Consumption) Strong Details
• 7th/7 rolling resistance in 2026 sport auto test (9.7 kg/t, +21.3% from best)
• 19th/20 rolling resistance in 2026 AutoBild summer test (9.15 kg/t, +37.2% from best)
• 16th/16 fuel consumption in 2026 ADAC test (+11.1% from best) and 16th/16 fuel ranking
Handling Balance & Subjective Dynamics (Steering/Stability) Moderate Details
• 7th/7 subjective dry handling in 2026 sport auto test (+40% from best) with notes citing 'sluggish steering response' and 'poor stability under weight transfer'
• 17th/20 dry handling and 17th/20 subjective dry handling in 2026 AutoBild summer test (dry handling 99.3 km/h; subjective 6 points, +40% from best)
• 12th/13 dry handling and 12th/13 wet handling in 2023 AutoBild sports car test (dry handling +2.9% from best; wet handling +9.4% from best)
Aquaplaning Resistance (Especially Curved) Moderate Details
• 18th/20 curved aquaplaning in 2025 AutoBild performance test (+16.8% from best)
• 14th/16 straight aquaplaning and 14th/16 curved aquaplaning in 2024 ADAC test (straight +5.5% from best; curved +20% from best)
• 12th/13 curved aquaplaning in 2023 AutoBild sports car test (+24.3% from best)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2026 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test

2026
Winner: Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo

Linglong Sport Master was clearly optimized for short wet braking distances, which it achieves effectively. Beyond that, it shows significant gaps in development. Steering response is very sluggish...

Strong:
Noise, Subj. Comfort, Wet Braking

Weak:
Dry Braking, Subj. Dry Handling, Rolling Resistance, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Circle

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2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test

2026
Winner: Hankook Ventus Evo

The Linglong Sport Master finishes sixteenth - the lowest-priced tyre in the finalist group - and produces the shortest wet braking distance of the entire test at 39.3 m, the only tyre to stop unde...

Strong:
Dry Braking, Wet Braking

Weak:
Abrasion, Rolling Resistance, Wear

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2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test

2026
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

The Linglong Sport Master scores the lowest overall. Although it delivers the best wet-road performance in the test - very short wet braking distances, excellent wet handling and good longitudinal ...

Strong:
Dry Braking, Wet Braking, Wet Braking - Concrete

Weak:
Abrasion, Fuel Consumption, Wear

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2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking?

2026

Strong:
Dry Braking, Wet Braking

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2026 ACE Summer Tyre Test

2026
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

Linglong Sport Master tied for eighth on 129 points with a "recommended" rating, and at €68 was the cheapest tyre in the test. It presented one of the most polarised profiles in the field. Its dr...

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2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

The Linglong Sport Master, another Chinese brand, performed well with short braking distances, dynamic and secure handling characteristics in all weather conditions, and good lateral grip. It achie...

Strong:
Wet Braking

Weak:
Rolling Resistance, Value, Wear

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2025 Summer Tyre Test Shootout

2025
Winner: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

Strong:
Wet Braking

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2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test

2024
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

The Linglong Sport Master receives an overall satisfactory rating in driving safety. On dry roads, it provides only sufficient steering feedback and achieves an adequate rating in handling at the l...

Strong:
Noise, Dry Braking, Price

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