Name: 2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test
Creator: Tyre Reviews
Published: 2020-07-02

Tyre testing is incredibly complicated to conduct, and one of the most difficult parts of testing is good repeatability.

Take for example wet braking. To get the wet braking distance of a tyre, you don't just do the braking run once, you do it 6-8 times, delete the outliers then average out the results. Even on the most expensive test facilities in the world, with the most perfect sprinkler systems and perfect tarmac, you rarely get the same distance twice as there are so many variables, which means when you use a less than state of the art facility, results can be surprising.

This brings us on to this test by the Italian publication "al volante".

On the surface, this should be a very interesting test, as it includes the new Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 and the new Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2, but after initial inspection, the test seemed of limited use.

Firstly, we've never seen such a big advantage in wet braking by a single tyre as this test, and having spoken to Continental they're unsure of why it was so large. Secondly, while the Ultrac Satin has never been the best dry braking tyre, 8 meters difference from just 100 KM/H is almost unheard of. Thirdly, the testers indicate in their writing that dry handling was conducted, but no times were given, and lastly with a 25% difference in wet braking, I would have expected much more than a 2% difference in wet handling, especially over a 100 second lap!

Having spoken to a number of tyre manufacturers in this test, it seems the test wasn't conducted at a permanent facility, but a temporary one, which could explain the interesting results below.

In short, this is another piece of information to help you select the best tyres for your vehicle, but perhaps it's best not to read into this test too much. Make sure to browse all the other tests available on Tyre Reviews.

Dry

Dry Braking
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Continental Premium Contact 6	35.6 m	Best
2Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2	35.9 m	+0.30 m
3Michelin Primacy 4	36.4 m	+0.80 m
3Nokian WetProof	36.4 m	+0.80 m
5Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125	36.7 m	+1.10 m
6Bridgestone Turanza T005	36.9 m	+1.30 m
7Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2	37 m	+1.40 m
8Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun	39 m	+3.40 m
9Roadhog RGHP01	41.4 m	+5.80 m
10Vredestein Ultrac Satin	43.6 m	+8.00 m

The difference between best and worst was 22.5% (8 m ≈ 1.8 Car Lengths).

Wet

Wet Braking
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Continental Premium Contact 6	26.5 m	Best
2Nokian WetProof	28.3 m	+1.80 m
3Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2	29 m	+2.50 m
4Michelin Primacy 4	29.1 m	+2.60 m
5Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2	29.5 m	+3.00 m
6Bridgestone Turanza T005	29.6 m	+3.10 m
7Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun	30.6 m	+4.10 m
8Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125	31.9 m	+5.40 m
9Roadhog RGHP01	32.1 m	+5.60 m
10Vredestein Ultrac Satin	33.2 m	+6.70 m

The difference between best and worst was 25.3% (6.7 m ≈ 1.5 Car Lengths).

Wet Handling
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125	101.2 s	Best
1Bridgestone Turanza T005	101.2 s	Best
3Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2	101.4 s	+0.20 s
4Michelin Primacy 4	101.6 s	+0.40 s
5Continental Premium Contact 6	101.7 s	+0.50 s
6Nokian WetProof	101.9 s	+0.70 s
6Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2	101.9 s	+0.70 s
8Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun	102.1 s	+0.90 s
9Roadhog RGHP01	104.1 s	+2.90 s
10Vredestein Ultrac Satin	104.2 s	+3.00 s

All the tyres in the Wet Handling test finished less than 3% apart.

Straight Aqua
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Continental Premium Contact 6	75.9 km/h	Best
2Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun	75.3 km/h	-0.60 km/h
3Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125	75.2 km/h	-0.70 km/h
3Bridgestone Turanza T005	75.2 km/h	-0.70 km/h
5Vredestein Ultrac Satin	75.1 km/h	-0.80 km/h
6Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2	75 km/h	-0.90 km/h
6Nokian WetProof	75 km/h	-0.90 km/h
8Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2	74.7 km/h	-1.20 km/h
9Michelin Primacy 4	74.6 km/h	-1.30 km/h
10Roadhog RGHP01	73.1 km/h	-2.80 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 3.7% (2.8 Km/H).

Environment

Rolling Resistance
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best	Extra fuel / year
1Bridgestone Turanza T005	6.9 kg/t	Best	£0
2Michelin Primacy 4	7.4 kg/t	+0.50 kg/t	£32
3Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2	7.6 kg/t	+0.70 kg/t	£45
4Roadhog RGHP01	7.8 kg/t	+0.90 kg/t	£57
5Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125	8.7 kg/t	+1.80 kg/t	£115
5Continental Premium Contact 6	8.7 kg/t	+1.80 kg/t	£115
5Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2	8.7 kg/t	+1.80 kg/t	£115
8Vredestein Ultrac Satin	9.2 kg/t	+2.30 kg/t	£147
9Nokian WetProof	9.3 kg/t	+2.40 kg/t	£153
10Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun	9.4 kg/t	+2.50 kg/t	£160

The difference between best and worst was 36.2% (2.5 kg / t). Over 19,000 km a year at £1.45/L, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun uses about 110 L (£160) more fuel than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.

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Annual Mileage

19,000 km

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Estimates based on typical driving conditions. Rolling resistance accounts for approximately 20% of IC vehicle fuel consumption and 25% of EV energy consumption. Actual savings vary based on driving style, vehicle weight, road conditions, and tyre age. For comparative purposes only. Lifetime savings based on a 40,000km / 25,000 mile tread life.

Noise
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun	70.3 dB	Best
1Nokian WetProof	70.3 dB	Best
3Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2	70.5 dB	+0.20 dB
4Continental Premium Contact 6	70.6 dB	+0.30 dB
5Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2	70.7 dB	+0.40 dB
5Bridgestone Turanza T005	70.7 dB	+0.40 dB
7Vredestein Ultrac Satin	70.9 dB	+0.60 dB
7Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125	70.9 dB	+0.60 dB
7Roadhog RGHP01	70.9 dB	+0.60 dB
10Michelin Primacy 4	71.9 dB	+1.60 dB

All the tyres in the Noise test finished less than 3% apart.

Results

Dry100%

Wet99.8%

Comfort99.6%

Rolling Resistance79.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (6)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	1^st / 10	35.6 m	Best in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better	1^st / 10	26.5 m	Best in this discipline
Wet HandlingLower is better	5^th / 10	101.7 s	+0.50 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	1^st / 10	75.9 km/h	Best in this discipline
NoiseLower is better	4^th / 10	70.6 dB	+0.30 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	5^th / 10	8.7 kg/t	+1.80 kg/t

Dry99.2%

Wet95.9%

Comfort99.7%

Rolling Resistance79.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (6)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 10	35.9 m	+0.30 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 10	29 m	+2.50 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	6^th / 10	101.9 s	+0.70 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	8^th / 10	74.7 km/h	-1.20 km/h
NoiseLower is better	3^rd / 10	70.5 dB	+0.20 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	5^th / 10	8.7 kg/t	+1.80 kg/t

Dry96.5%

Wet95.5%

Comfort99.4%

Rolling Resistance100%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (6)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	6^th / 10	36.9 m	+1.30 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	6^th / 10	29.6 m	+3.10 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	1^st / 10	101.2 s	Best in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better	3^rd / 10	75.2 km/h	-0.70 km/h
NoiseLower is better	5^th / 10	70.7 dB	+0.40 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	1^st / 10	6.9 kg/t	Best in this discipline

Dry97.8%

Wet95.9%

Comfort97.8%

Rolling Resistance93.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (6)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 10	36.4 m	+0.80 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	4^th / 10	29.1 m	+2.60 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	4^th / 10	101.6 s	+0.40 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	9^th / 10	74.6 km/h	-1.30 km/h
NoiseLower is better	10^th / 10	71.9 dB	+1.60 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	2^nd / 10	7.4 kg/t	+0.50 kg/t

Dry97.8%

Wet96.9%

Comfort100%

Rolling Resistance74.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (6)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 10	36.4 m	+0.80 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 10	28.3 m	+1.80 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	6^th / 10	101.9 s	+0.70 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	6^th / 10	75 km/h	-0.90 km/h
NoiseLower is better	1^st / 10	70.3 dB	Best in this discipline
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	9^th / 10	9.3 kg/t	+2.40 kg/t

Dry96.2%

Wet95.5%

Comfort99.4%

Rolling Resistance90.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (6)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	7^th / 10	37 m	+1.40 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	5^th / 10	29.5 m	+3.00 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	3^rd / 10	101.4 s	+0.20 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	6^th / 10	75 km/h	-0.90 km/h
NoiseLower is better	5^th / 10	70.7 dB	+0.40 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	3^rd / 10	7.6 kg/t	+0.70 kg/t

Dry97%

Wet92.9%

Comfort99.2%

Rolling Resistance79.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (6)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	5^th / 10	36.7 m	+1.10 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	8^th / 10	31.9 m	+5.40 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	1^st / 10	101.2 s	Best in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better	3^rd / 10	75.2 km/h	-0.70 km/h
NoiseLower is better	7^th / 10	70.9 dB	+0.60 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	5^th / 10	8.7 kg/t	+1.80 kg/t

Dry91.3%

Wet94%

Comfort100%

Rolling Resistance73.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (6)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	8^th / 10	39 m	+3.40 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	7^th / 10	30.6 m	+4.10 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	8^th / 10	102.1 s	+0.90 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	2^nd / 10	75.3 km/h	-0.60 km/h
NoiseLower is better	1^st / 10	70.3 dB	Best in this discipline
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	10^th / 10	9.4 kg/t	+2.50 kg/t

Dry81.7%

Wet90.4%

Comfort99.2%

Rolling Resistance75%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (6)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	10^th / 10	43.6 m	+8.00 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	10^th / 10	33.2 m	+6.70 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	10^th / 10	104.2 s	+3.00 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	5^th / 10	75.1 km/h	-0.80 km/h
NoiseLower is better	7^th / 10	70.9 dB	+0.60 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	8^th / 10	9.2 kg/t	+2.30 kg/t

Dry86%

Wet91%

Comfort99.2%

Rolling Resistance88.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (6)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	9^th / 10	41.4 m	+5.80 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	9^th / 10	32.1 m	+5.60 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	9^th / 10	104.1 s	+2.90 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	10^th / 10	73.1 km/h	-2.80 km/h
NoiseLower is better	7^th / 10	70.9 dB	+0.60 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	4^th / 10	7.8 kg/t	+0.90 kg/t

Excel Gazi Deniz Hoca Jul 6, 2020 archived

I am glad to see the EVER FIRST test of the new (made in 2020) PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 C2 (Pirelli P7C2) and the SECOND test of the new GOODYEAR EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 2 (Goodyear EGP2) tyres. Thanx to Jonathan's caveats, I approached the test results with care. Honestly speaking, any tyre or automotive magazine's or website's tests may come only second to those of TyreReviews.co.uk in terms of unbiasedness and objectivity. However, we have to buy what is available in terms of testing until Jonathan posts his own test video on Youtube.

I already ordered a set of Pirelli P7C2 Seal-Inside in 18" (235/45/R18) size for my car which had been imported with the same stock tyres from Germany (but of the previous generation, manufactured in 2016). I haven't had fitted the new tyres on my car; I am planning to do so in April 2021. So, why the hell am I buying them 9 months ahead of time?

Because of the almost hyper-inflationary economy in the country. Reckoning with the 400 TL gas/diesel gift cheque redeemable at one of the major petrol station chains of Turkey which you are eligible to receive once you buy a new set of (four pieces of) of 18" or above Pirelli tyres, I will pay (1000 - 400/4) = 900 TL per tyre for the new P7C2 Seal-Insides. So, roughly £105 each.

I am expecting this retail price to remain more or less the same in British Pounds. Though, in Turkish Lira the price may soar to 1,400 TL or even 1,500 TL per piece by April 2021. That's why...

Looking forward to your own assessment of Pirelli P7C2 and Goodyear EGP2, Dear Jonathan LORD OF THE BLACK RUBBER RINGS.

God bless you and your website, Globally #1 Authority on Automobile/SUV tyres.

#5921

Discussion

6 comments

Јанковић Љубомир Feb 17, 2021 archived

Well here You have noted for Nokian Tyre: ''Average wet performance'' and for Michelin ''safe dry and wet handling'' but results shows similar performance. Since Nokian tyre produce less noise and rolling resistance I would expect Nokian tyre to be in front of Michelin.
Continental Premium Contact 6 is 15-20% cheaper here in Serbia than Michelin so it's best buy by far.

#6453
Dr Towers Sep 23, 2020 archived

intresting that Conti does well in aquaplaning here - rather contradictory to https://www.tyrereviews.co....

#6130
1. TyreReviews Dr Towers Sep 24, 2020 archived
  
  Aquaplaning is quite a technical test, and without the support of a tyre manufactures test facility I'm unsure how they would have performed it accurately.
  
  #6131
dufonrafal . Jul 9, 2020 archived

Apparently I missed the first test of the P7 C2, good results.
I'm very surprised by the high noise level of the Primacy 4 which is supposed to be a very quiet tyre.

#5927
Excel Gazi Deniz Hoca Jul 6, 2020 archived

I am glad to see the EVER FIRST test of the new (made in 2020) PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 C2 (Pirelli P7C2) and the SECOND test of the new GOODYEAR EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 2 (Goodyear EGP2) tyres. Thanx to Jonathan's caveats, I approached the test results with care. Honestly speaking, any tyre or automotive magazine's or website's tests may come only second to those of TyreReviews.co.uk in terms of unbiasedness and objectivity. However, we have to buy what is available in terms of testing until Jonathan posts his own test video on Youtube.
I already ordered a set of Pirelli P7C2 Seal-Inside in 18" (235/45/R18) size for my car which had been imported with the same stock tyres from Germany (but of the previous generation, manufactured in 2016). I haven't had fitted the new tyres on my car; I am planning to do so in April 2021. So, why the hell am I buying them 9 months ahead of time?
Because of the almost hyper-inflationary economy in the country. Reckoning with the 400 TL gas/diesel gift cheque redeemable at one of the major petrol station chains of Turkey which you are eligible to receive once you buy a new set of (four pieces of) of 18" or above Pirelli tyres, I will pay (1000 - 400/4) = 900 TL per tyre for the new P7C2 Seal-Insides. So, roughly £105 each.
I am expecting this retail price to remain more or less the same in British Pounds. Though, in Turkish Lira the price may soar to 1,400 TL or even 1,500 TL per piece by April 2021. That's why...
Looking forward to your own assessment of Pirelli P7C2 and Goodyear EGP2, Dear Jonathan LORD OF THE BLACK RUBBER RINGS.
God bless you and your website, Globally #1 Authority on Automobile/SUV tyres.

#5921
1. TyreReviews Excel Gazi Deniz Hoca Jul 6, 2020 archived
  
  We have the P7C2 in out 16" test, I'm looking forward to trying it out in 3 weeks!
  
  #5922

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