2019 Swedish Summer Tyre Test

Sadly the data is a little lacking in this test, but as the driving was done by the experts at Test World, you can be sure it was a proper tyre test.

Points of interest? Well, we don't get the Nokian Hakka Blue 2 in Europe, we do get the Nokian WetProof instead, and while the Michelin CrossClimate+ finished in eleventh place overall, you can be sure it performed significantly better than any other siped all season tyre with snow capabilities.

Full details of the test below!

Dry

Wet

Results

1^st

Nokian Hakka Blue 2

205/55 R16

• 3PMSF: no

Good dry and wet handling, high levels of stability in the dry and wet, high aquaplaning resistance.

None mentioned.

Dry

93.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	5th	24.3 M	23.7 M	+0.6 M	97.53%
Subj. Dry Handling	2nd	9 Points	10 Points	-1 Points	90%

Wet

99.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	2nd	27.2 M	27.1 M	+0.1 M	99.63%
Subj. Wet Handling	1st	10 Points			100%
Straight Aqua	1st	83.8 Km/H			100%

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2^nd

Continental Premium Contact 6

205/55 R16

• 3PMSF: no

Excellent steering response and good wet stability, the best dry grip and handling.

Reduced aquaplaning resistance.

Dry

99.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	2nd	23.8 M	23.7 M	+0.1 M	99.58%
Subj. Dry Handling	1st	10 Points			100%

Wet

97.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	4th	27.4 M	27.1 M	+0.3 M	98.91%
Subj. Wet Handling	1st	10 Points			100%
Straight Aqua	12th	77.3 Km/H	83.8 Km/H	-6.5 Km/H	92.24%

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3^rd

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance

205/55 R16

• 3PMSF: no

Good wet handling and grip, balanced in the dry, high aquaplaning resistance.

None mentioned.

Dry

94%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	4th	24.2 M	23.7 M	+0.5 M	97.93%
Subj. Dry Handling	2nd	9 Points	10 Points	-1 Points	90%

Wet

92.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	6th	27.8 M	27.1 M	+0.7 M	97.48%
Subj. Wet Handling	4th	8 Points	10 Points	-2 Points	80%
Straight Aqua	4th	83 Km/H	83.8 Km/H	-0.8 Km/H	99.05%

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4^th

Bridgestone Turanza T005

205/55 R16

• 3PMSF: no

Good wet handling.

In hot weather, the tyres quickly stop the car on a wet surface, but as the temperature decreases, the braking distance becomes noticeably longer. Dry grip a little weak.

Dry

93.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	7th	24.5 M	23.7 M	+0.8 M	96.73%
Subj. Dry Handling	2nd	9 Points	10 Points	-1 Points	90%

Wet

93.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	7th	27.9 M	27.1 M	+0.8 M	97.13%
Subj. Wet Handling	3rd	9 Points	10 Points	-1 Points	90%
Straight Aqua	10th	78.9 Km/H	83.8 Km/H	-4.9 Km/H	94.15%

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4^th

Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

205/55 R16

• 3PMSF: no

High braking performance, good handling on dry surfaces, including when making an emergency maneuver.

High rolling resistance, average wet handling.

Dry

95%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	1st	23.7 M			100%
Subj. Dry Handling	2nd	9 Points	10 Points	-1 Points	90%

Wet

88.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	3rd	27.3 M	27.1 M	+0.2 M	99.27%
Subj. Wet Handling	8th	7 Points	10 Points	-3 Points	70%
Straight Aqua	6th	81.6 Km/H	83.8 Km/H	-2.2 Km/H	97.37%

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6^th

Michelin Primacy 4

205/55 R16

• 3PMSF: no

Short wet braking in warm and cool temperatures, low rolling resistance.

Average wet handling, understeer in the dry.

Dry

89.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	2nd	23.8 M	23.7 M	+0.1 M	99.58%
Subj. Dry Handling	6th	8 Points	10 Points	-2 Points	80%

Wet

92.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	1st	27.1 M			100%
Subj. Wet Handling	4th	8 Points	10 Points	-2 Points	80%
Straight Aqua	8th	80.8 Km/H	83.8 Km/H	-3 Km/H	96.42%

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7^th

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun

205/55 R16

• 3PMSF: no

Good aquaplaning resistance, short braking distances in the wet.

Slight oversteer in the dry, high rolling resistance.

Dry

88.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	6th	24.4 M	23.7 M	+0.7 M	97.13%
Subj. Dry Handling	6th	8 Points	10 Points	-2 Points	80%

Wet

93%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	4th	27.4 M	27.1 M	+0.3 M	98.91%
Subj. Wet Handling	4th	8 Points	10 Points	-2 Points	80%
Straight Aqua	1st	83.8 Km/H			100%

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8^th

Vredestein Sportrac 5

205/55 R16

• 3PMSF: no

Acceptable dry handling.

Long braking distances and nervous handling in the wet. Long dry braking.

Dry

88.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	8th	24.6 M	23.7 M	+0.9 M	96.34%
Subj. Dry Handling	6th	8 Points	10 Points	-2 Points	80%

Wet

87.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	10th	28.5 M	27.1 M	+1.4 M	95.09%
Subj. Wet Handling	8th	7 Points	10 Points	-3 Points	70%
Straight Aqua	7th	81.3 Km/H	83.8 Km/H	-2.5 Km/H	97.02%

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9^th

Maxxis Premitra HP5

205/55 R16

• 3PMSF: no

Short wet braking when warm, good dry balance.

Poor wet handling, long cold wet braking, high rolling resistance.

Dry

88.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	8th	24.6 M	23.7 M	+0.9 M	96.34%
Subj. Dry Handling	6th	8 Points	10 Points	-2 Points	80%

Wet

89.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	11th	28.6 M	27.1 M	+1.5 M	94.76%
Subj. Wet Handling	4th	8 Points	10 Points	-2 Points	80%
Straight Aqua	9th	79 Km/H	83.8 Km/H	-4.8 Km/H	94.27%

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9^th

Sava intensa hp

205/55 R16

• 3PMSF: no

High aquaplaning resistance.

Poor dry and wet handling.

Dry

83%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	10th	24.7 M	23.7 M	+1 M	95.95%
Subj. Dry Handling	10th	7 Points	10 Points	-3 Points	70%

Wet

88.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	9th	28.4 M	27.1 M	+1.3 M	95.42%
Subj. Wet Handling	8th	7 Points	10 Points	-3 Points	70%
Straight Aqua	3rd	83.6 Km/H	83.8 Km/H	-0.2 Km/H	99.76%

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11^th

Michelin CrossClimate+

205/55 R16

• 3PMSF: no

Short braking wet distance when cold, low rolling resistance.

Expensive, average handling in the dry and wet.

Dry

80.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	12th	25.8 M	23.7 M	+2.1 M	91.86%
Subj. Dry Handling	10th	7 Points	10 Points	-3 Points	70%

Wet

84.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	8th	28.2 M	27.1 M	+1.1 M	96.1%
Subj. Wet Handling	12th	6 Points	10 Points	-4 Points	60%
Straight Aqua	5th	82.5 Km/H	83.8 Km/H	-1.3 Km/H	98.45%

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12^th

Radar RPX800

205/55 R16

• 3PMSF: no

Short wet braking when cold.

Poor dry and wet handling.

Dry

82.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	11th	25.1 M	23.7 M	+1.4 M	94.42%
Subj. Dry Handling	10th	7 Points	10 Points	-3 Points	70%

Wet

82.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	12th	29.2 M	27.1 M	+2.1 M	92.81%
Subj. Wet Handling	12th	6 Points	10 Points	-4 Points	60%
Straight Aqua	11th	78.6 Km/H	83.8 Km/H	-5.2 Km/H	93.79%

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13^th

Nankang Sportnex AS2+

205/55 R16

• 3PMSF: no

None mentioned.

Poor dry and wet grip, high rolling resistance.

Dry

80.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	13th	26.2 M	23.7 M	+2.5 M	90.46%
Subj. Dry Handling	10th	7 Points	10 Points	-3 Points	70%

Wet

84.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	13th	29.8 M	27.1 M	+2.7 M	90.94%
Subj. Wet Handling	8th	7 Points	10 Points	-3 Points	70%
Straight Aqua	12th	77.3 Km/H	83.8 Km/H	-6.5 Km/H	92.24%

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