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2016 ADAC All Season Tyre Test

Jonathan Benson
Data analyzed and reviewed by Jonathan Benson
4 min read Updated
Contents
  1. Results
  2. Michelin CrossClimate
  3. Vredestein Quatrac 5
  4. Nokian WeatherProof
  5. Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2
  6. Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
  7. Bridgestone A001
  8. Hankook Optimo 4S

Test Summary
Wet Braking Michelin CrossClimate
Dry Braking Michelin CrossClimate
Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2
Wet Handling Nokian WeatherProof
Rolling Resistance Michelin CrossClimate
Noise Michelin CrossClimate
Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2
Straight Aqua Michelin CrossClimate
Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2
Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
Snow Braking Michelin CrossClimate
This year the German motoring orginisation ADAC have tested seven all season tyre patterns in the popular 205/55 R16 size.

The ADAC approach to tyre testing is very data driven, so commentry is minumum.

2016 ADAC Winter Tyre Tests:

Results

The dry results are weighted 15% overall, wet 30%, snow 20%, ice 10%, noise/comfort 5%, fuel consumption 10% and wear 10%.

1st

Michelin CrossClimate

205/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate
  • 3PMSF: no
Total: 51.6
Dry 7.6
Wet 7
Snow 5.2
Ice 7.4
Comfort 6.6
Rolling Resistance 8.8
Wear 9
2nd

Vredestein Quatrac 5

205/55 R16
Vredestein Quatrac 5
  • 3PMSF: no
Total: 46.6
Dry 5.2
Wet 5.2
Snow 6.4
Ice 7.2
Comfort 6.2
Rolling Resistance 8.4
Wear 8
3rd

Nokian WeatherProof

205/55 R16
Nokian WeatherProof
  • 3PMSF: no
Total: 46.2
Dry 4.4
Wet 6.2
Snow 8.4
Ice 6.2
Comfort 6.4
Rolling Resistance 7.6
Wear 7
Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2
  • 3PMSF: no
Total: 48.8
Dry 4.2
Wet 7
Snow 7.8
Ice 7.4
Comfort 6.6
Rolling Resistance 7.8
Wear 8
Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
  • 3PMSF: no
Total: 43.6
Dry 4.4
Wet 5.8
Snow 4.2
Ice 7.4
Comfort 5.8
Rolling Resistance 8
Wear 8
6th

Bridgestone A001

205/55 R16
Bridgestone A001
  • 3PMSF: no
Total: 37.2
Dry 3.6
Wet 6.4
Snow 2.2
Ice 6.2
Comfort 5.4
Rolling Resistance 6.4
Wear 7
7th

Hankook Optimo 4S

205/55 R16
Hankook Optimo 4S
  • 3PMSF: no
Total: 40.4
Dry 4
Wet 2
Snow 6.6
Ice 6.8
Comfort 5.6
Rolling Resistance 8.4
Wear 7

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