| Test Summary | |
| Wet Braking |
Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV |
| Dry Braking |
Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV Nokian zLine SUV Falken FK453CC Pirelli Scorpion Verde Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 SUV Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV |
| Dry Handling |
Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV Michelin Latitude Sport 3 |
| Rolling Resistance |
Nokian zLine SUV |
| Noise |
Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV Michelin Latitude Sport 3 |
| Snow Handling |
Falken FK453CC Michelin Latitude Sport 3 Pirelli Scorpion Verde Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV |
As with passengar cars, the tyres being fitted to these vehicles are becoming increasingly large and low profile, which is why Auto Bild have chosen to test the massive 255/55 R19!
The results between the premium and midrange tyres on test were extremely close, with the premium Contientnal narrowly beating mid-range Nokian and Falken to the top spot.
Results
- 3PMSF: no
A well balanced tyre with short braking in the dry and wey, and surprisingly good traction on grass
High noise level, expensive and relatively low lateral stability on wet surfaces
Exemplary
Total: 39
Dry
7
Wet
6
Offroad
7
Comfort
7
Rolling Resistance
6
Noise
6
- 3PMSF: no
A well balanced tyre with good results in nearly all the wet tests. Low rolling resistance, well priced
Relatively weak resistance to aquaplaning, high noise level
Exemplary
Total: 37
Dry
6
Wet
6
Offroad
6
Comfort
6
Rolling Resistance
7
Noise
6
- 3PMSF: no
Very short wet and dry braking, lowest noise, low price
High rolling resistance, average dry performance
Good
Total: 34
Dry
6
Wet
6
Offroad
6
Comfort
6
Rolling Resistance
3
Noise
7
- 3PMSF: no
Very high resistance to aquaplaning, good traction on grass and sand, good comfort, low noise
Long wet braking distances, expensive
Good
Total: 38
Dry
6
Wet
5
Offroad
7
Comfort
7
Rolling Resistance
6
Noise
7
- 3PMSF: no
High resistance to longitudinal aquaplaning, good lateral stability, low noise
Weak resistance to lateral aquaplaning, average comfort
Good
Total: 37
Dry
6
Wet
6
Offroad
6
Comfort
6
Rolling Resistance
6
Noise
7
- 3PMSF: no
High lateral grip in the wet, short braking distances on dry roads, low rolling resistance
Long braking distances in the wet, expensive, high noise levels, low traction on grass
Good
Total: 33
Dry
6
Wet
6
Offroad
5
Comfort
6
Rolling Resistance
6
Noise
4
- 3PMSF: no
Short braking in the wet and dry, high lateral wet stability, low noise, well priced
Poor seering response in the dry, average offroad performance
Good
Total: 36
Dry
6
Wet
6
Offroad
5
Comfort
6
Rolling Resistance
6
Noise
7