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2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test
Compare each discipline in the tested size. See the measured result, position and gap to the best tyre, then read the verdict for the trade-offs behind the finishing order.
- Tested size
- 255/55 R18
- Tyres tested
- 10
- Disciplines
- 13
Read the measurements, not just the rank
Lower is better for braking distances and lap times; higher is better for subjective scores and aquaplaning speed. Bars start at zero. Read the gap alongside the position: adjacent tyres can be separated by very different margins.
Positions and gaps always refer to the full test field within each group. Selecting tyres does not recalculate rankings or change the best-in-test benchmark.
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Positions and gaps always refer to the full test field within each group. Selecting tyres does not recalculate rankings or change the best-in-test benchmark.
Dry
2Dry Braking
Dry braking in meters
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 33.2 m | Best | |
| 33.8 m | +0.60 m | |
| 34.1 m | +0.90 m | |
| 34.7 m | +1.50 m | |
| 34.8 m | +1.60 m | |
| 34.9 m | +1.70 m | |
| 35.1 m | +1.90 m | |
| 35.2 m | +2.00 m | |
| 36.8 m | +3.60 m | |
| 39.8 m | +6.60 m |
The difference between best and worst was 19.9% (6.6 m ≈ 1.5 Car Lengths).
Dry Handling
Dry Handling Average Speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 112.2 km/h | Best | |
| 112.1 km/h | -0.10 km/h | |
| 111.4 km/h | -0.80 km/h | |
| 111.4 km/h | -0.80 km/h | |
| 111.4 km/h | -0.80 km/h | |
| 111.1 km/h | -1.10 km/h | |
| 111 km/h | -1.20 km/h | |
| 110.7 km/h | -1.50 km/h | |
| 109.7 km/h | -2.50 km/h | |
| 108.4 km/h | -3.80 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 3.4% (3.8 Km/H).
Wet
3Wet Braking
Wet braking in meters
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 46.4 m | Best | |
| 48.1 m | +1.70 m | |
| 49.4 m | +3.00 m | |
| 50.2 m | +3.80 m | |
| 50.8 m | +4.40 m | |
| 52.4 m | +6.00 m | |
| 54.2 m | +7.80 m | |
| 55.4 m | +9.00 m | |
| 55.9 m | +9.50 m | |
| 68.3 m | +21.90 m |
The difference between best and worst was 47.2% (21.9 m ≈ 4.9 Car Lengths).
Wet Handling
Wet Handling Average Speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 86.2 km/h | Best | |
| 84.5 km/h | -1.70 km/h | |
| 84.2 km/h | -2.00 km/h | |
| 84.2 km/h | -2.00 km/h | |
| 83.3 km/h | -2.90 km/h | |
| 82.6 km/h | -3.60 km/h | |
| 82.4 km/h | -3.80 km/h | |
| 82.2 km/h | -4.00 km/h | |
| 82.1 km/h | -4.10 km/h | |
| 78.2 km/h | -8.00 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 9.3% (8 Km/H).
Straight Aqua
Float Speed in Km/H
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 89.7 km/h | Best | |
| 88.1 km/h | -1.60 km/h | |
| 88 km/h | -1.70 km/h | |
| 87.1 km/h | -2.60 km/h | |
| 86.4 km/h | -3.30 km/h | |
| 85.9 km/h | -3.80 km/h | |
| 85.8 km/h | -3.90 km/h | |
| 85.8 km/h | -3.90 km/h | |
| 85.3 km/h | -4.40 km/h | |
| 82.7 km/h | -7.00 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 7.8% (7 Km/H).
Off road
5Gravel Handling
Gravel Handling Average Speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 64.5 km/h | Best | |
| 64.2 km/h | -0.30 km/h | |
| 64.2 km/h | -0.30 km/h | |
| 64.1 km/h | -0.40 km/h | |
| 64.1 km/h | -0.40 km/h | |
| 63.6 km/h | -0.90 km/h | |
| 63.5 km/h | -1.00 km/h | |
| 63.5 km/h | -1.00 km/h | |
| 63.1 km/h | -1.40 km/h | |
| 63.1 km/h | -1.40 km/h |
All the tyres in the Gravel Handling test finished less than 3% apart.
Gravel Traction
Pulling Force in Newtons
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 2440 N | Best | |
| 2427 N | -13.00 N | |
| 2423 N | -17.00 N | |
| 2410 N | -30.00 N | |
| 2408 N | -32.00 N | |
| 2379 N | -61.00 N | |
| 2364 N | -76.00 N | |
| 2320 N | -120.00 N | |
| 2305 N | -135.00 N | |
| 2228 N | -212.00 N |
The difference between best and worst was 8.7% (212 N).
Sand Traction
Pulling Force in Newtons
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 2472 N | Best | |
| 2460 N | -12.00 N | |
| 2449 N | -23.00 N | |
| 2387 N | -85.00 N | |
| 2354 N | -118.00 N | |
| 2319 N | -153.00 N | |
| 2264 N | -208.00 N | |
| 2242 N | -230.00 N | |
| 2232 N | -240.00 N | |
| 2225 N | -247.00 N |
The difference between best and worst was 10% (247 N).
Grass Traction
Pulling Force in Newtons
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 3492 N | Best | |
| 3268 N | -224.00 N | |
| 3268 N | -224.00 N | |
| 3183 N | -309.00 N | |
| 3071 N | -421.00 N | |
| 2996 N | -496.00 N | |
| 2993 N | -499.00 N | |
| 2967 N | -525.00 N | |
| 2910 N | -582.00 N | |
| 2829 N | -663.00 N |
The difference between best and worst was 19% (663 N).
Mud Traction
Pulling Force in Newtons
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 2960 N | Best | |
| 2840 N | -120.00 N | |
| 2780 N | -180.00 N | |
| 2720 N | -240.00 N | |
| 2720 N | -240.00 N | |
| 2720 N | -240.00 N | |
| 2680 N | -280.00 N | |
| 2670 N | -290.00 N | |
| 2650 N | -310.00 N | |
| 2470 N | -490.00 N |
The difference between best and worst was 16.6% (490 N).
Comfort
2Noise
External noise in dB
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 69.9 dB | Best | |
| 70.1 dB | +0.20 dB | |
| 70.2 dB | +0.30 dB | |
| 70.2 dB | +0.30 dB | |
| 70.4 dB | +0.50 dB | |
| 71 dB | +1.10 dB | |
| 71.2 dB | +1.30 dB | |
| 72.1 dB | +2.20 dB | |
| 72.2 dB | +2.30 dB | |
| 72.7 dB | +2.80 dB |
The difference between best and worst was 4% (2.8 dB).
Tyre Weight
Tyre Weight Per Set
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 52 Kg | Best | |
| 56 Kg | +4.00 Kg | |
| 56.8 Kg | +4.80 Kg | |
| 56.8 Kg | +4.80 Kg | |
| 58 Kg | +6.00 Kg | |
| 58 Kg | +6.00 Kg | |
| 58 Kg | +6.00 Kg | |
| 58.4 Kg | +6.40 Kg | |
| 58.4 Kg | +6.40 Kg | |
| 59.2 Kg | +7.20 Kg |
The difference between best and worst was 13.8% (7.2 Kg).
Value
1Rolling Resistance
Rolling resistance in kg t
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best | Extra fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.68 kg/t | Best | £0 | |
| 7.26 kg/t | +0.58 kg/t | £38 | |
| 7.39 kg/t | +0.71 kg/t | £47 | |
| 7.75 kg/t | +1.07 kg/t | £71 | |
| 8.11 kg/t | +1.43 kg/t | £94 | |
| 8.13 kg/t | +1.45 kg/t | £96 | |
| 8.19 kg/t | +1.51 kg/t | £100 | |
| 8.28 kg/t | +1.60 kg/t | £106 | |
| 8.37 kg/t | +1.69 kg/t | £112 | |
| 8.38 kg/t | +1.70 kg/t | £112 |
The difference between best and worst was 25.4% (1.7 kg / t). Over 19,000 km a year at £1.45/L, the Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV uses about 77 L (£112) more fuel than the Barum Bravuris 5HM.
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