Name: 2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test
Creator: Tyre Reviews
Published: 2021-05-18

Test setup & methodology

The test setting, the conditions recorded and how the results contribute to the score.

Recorded test conditions

Dry Braking: 100 → 0 km/h

Published a later than usual due to covid travel restrictions, the Polish magazine "Motor" have tested ten 225/55 R17 summer tyres in the usual array of wet and dry testing.

The 17 inch size tested can be found on a wide range of vehicles, such as the Audi A6, BMW 5-Series, and Mercedes E-Class, smaller vehicles like the BMW 3-Series and Mini Countryman, crossovers like the Honda CR-V, Nissan X-Trail and Skoda Karoq, and even minivans / people carriers like the Chrysler Voyager, Fiat Scudo and Opel Vivaro.

Motor Magazine used a BMW 5 Series for the testing.

Dry

As with most tests including the Continental PremiumContact 6, the German tyre did exceptionally well in the dry, having the shortest dry braking, fastest dry handling lap and the best subjective dry handling feeling. The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 kept the Continental honest in the braking and the timed lap, and the Nokian PowerProof, Bridgestone Turanza T005 and Laufenn S Fit EQ+ performed well.

Unfortunately while the Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue was rated as one of the best tyres in the dry subjectively, it had a lack of grip in braking and handling.

Dry Braking
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
1Continental Premium Contact 6	34.5 m	Best	0 km/h
2Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5	34.9 m	+0.40 m	14 km/h
3Nokian PowerProof	35.3 m	+0.80 m	20 km/h
4Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2	35.5 m	+1.00 m	22 km/h
4Bridgestone Turanza T005	35.5 m	+1.00 m	22 km/h
6Debica Presto UHP2	35.6 m	+1.10 m	23 km/h
7Laufenn S Fit EQ+	35.9 m	+1.40 m	26 km/h
8Maxxis Premitra HP5	36.1 m	+1.60 m	27 km/h
9Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue	37.1 m	+2.60 m	34 km/h
10Imperial Ecosport 2	39.1 m	+4.60 m	45 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 13.3% (4.6 m ≈ 1 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Imperial Ecosport 2 would still be travelling at 45 km/h when the Continental Premium Contact 6 had stopped.

Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.

Dry Handling
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Continental Premium Contact 6	56.1 s	Best
2Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5	56.2 s	+0.10 s
3Bridgestone Turanza T005	56.8 s	+0.70 s
4Laufenn S Fit EQ+	56.9 s	+0.80 s
5Nokian PowerProof	57 s	+0.90 s
6Maxxis Premitra HP5	57.2 s	+1.10 s
6Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2	57.2 s	+1.10 s
8Imperial Ecosport 2	57.3 s	+1.20 s
9Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue	57.6 s	+1.50 s
9Debica Presto UHP2	57.6 s	+1.50 s

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

Subj. Dry Handling
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Continental Premium Contact 6	7 Points	Best
2Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue	6.7 Points	-0.30 Points
2Laufenn S Fit EQ+	6.7 Points	-0.30 Points
4Bridgestone Turanza T005	6.55 Points	-0.45 Points
5Maxxis Premitra HP5	6.5 Points	-0.50 Points
5Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2	6.5 Points	-0.50 Points
5Nokian PowerProof	6.5 Points	-0.50 Points
8Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5	6.4 Points	-0.60 Points
8Imperial Ecosport 2	6.4 Points	-0.60 Points
10Debica Presto UHP2	6.25 Points	-0.75 Points

The difference between best and worst was 10.7% (0.75 Points).

Wet

The wet grip tests had a very similar order to dry, with the Continental tyre leading the Goodyear in both braking and handling tests, the Nokian and Bridgestone also performing well, and the Pirelli having a surprisingly disappointing result for a premium tyre.

Wet Braking
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Continental Premium Contact 6	48.1 m	Best
2Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5	49.3 m	+1.20 m
3Nokian PowerProof	50.3 m	+2.20 m
4Bridgestone Turanza T005	51.2 m	+3.10 m
5Maxxis Premitra HP5	51.3 m	+3.20 m
6Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2	51.9 m	+3.80 m
7Laufenn S Fit EQ+	53.7 m	+5.60 m
8Debica Presto UHP2	53.8 m	+5.70 m
9Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue	56.4 m	+8.30 m
10Imperial Ecosport 2	57.5 m	+9.40 m

The difference between best and worst was 19.5% (9.4 m ≈ 2.1 Car Lengths).

Wet Handling
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Continental Premium Contact 6	87.2 s	Best
2Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5	88.5 s	+1.30 s
3Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2	89.7 s	+2.50 s
4Bridgestone Turanza T005	90 s	+2.80 s
5Maxxis Premitra HP5	90.4 s	+3.20 s
5Debica Presto UHP2	90.4 s	+3.20 s
5Nokian PowerProof	90.4 s	+3.20 s
8Laufenn S Fit EQ+	93.6 s	+6.40 s
9Imperial Ecosport 2	94.6 s	+7.40 s
10Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue	94.8 s	+7.60 s

The difference between best and worst was 8.7% (7.6 s).

The deep water straight aquaplaning test had a surprise win for the Imperial EcoSport 2 budget tyre, where as the Goodyear proved best in curved aquaplaning.

On balance, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 had the best balance between the shallow and deep water testing.

Straight Aqua
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Imperial Ecosport 2	98.1 km/h	Best
2Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2	95.19 km/h	-2.91 km/h
3Nokian PowerProof	94.94 km/h	-3.16 km/h
4Bridgestone Turanza T005	94.8 km/h	-3.30 km/h
4Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5	94.8 km/h	-3.30 km/h
6Maxxis Premitra HP5	94.4 km/h	-3.70 km/h
7Debica Presto UHP2	94.11 km/h	-3.99 km/h
8Continental Premium Contact 6	94.01 km/h	-4.09 km/h
9Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue	92.82 km/h	-5.28 km/h
10Laufenn S Fit EQ+	92.29 km/h	-5.81 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 5.9% (5.81 Km/H).

Curved Aquaplaning
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5	3.43 m/sec2	Best
2Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2	3.39 m/sec2	-0.04 m/sec2
3Nokian PowerProof	3.27 m/sec2	-0.16 m/sec2
3Imperial Ecosport 2	3.27 m/sec2	-0.16 m/sec2
5Bridgestone Turanza T005	3.22 m/sec2	-0.21 m/sec2
6Debica Presto UHP2	3.17 m/sec2	-0.26 m/sec2
7Maxxis Premitra HP5	3.09 m/sec2	-0.34 m/sec2
8Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue	2.82 m/sec2	-0.61 m/sec2
9Laufenn S Fit EQ+	2.78 m/sec2	-0.65 m/sec2
10Continental Premium Contact 6	2.64 m/sec2	-0.79 m/sec2

The difference between best and worst was 23% (0.79 m/sec2).

Environment

As we've found in the Tyre Reviews tests, the Nokian Powerproof and Continental PremiumContact 6 sit at opposite ends of the external noise tests.

Noise
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Nokian PowerProof	70.6 dB	Best
2Debica Presto UHP2	70.7 dB	+0.10 dB
3Maxxis Premitra HP5	70.8 dB	+0.20 dB
4Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue	70.9 dB	+0.30 dB
4Imperial Ecosport 2	70.9 dB	+0.30 dB
6Laufenn S Fit EQ+	71.1 dB	+0.50 dB
7Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5	71.3 dB	+0.70 dB
8Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2	71.5 dB	+0.90 dB
9Bridgestone Turanza T005	72 dB	+1.40 dB
10Continental Premium Contact 6	72.9 dB	+2.30 dB

The difference between best and worst was 3.3% (2.3 dB).

The rolling resistance test perhaps highlights why Pirelli struggled in the grip tests, as the P7 Blue has a significantly lower rolling resistance than even the Bridgestone Turanza T005, which usually has the lowest rolling resistance on test.

Rolling Resistance
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best	Extra fuel / year
1Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue	6.6 kg/t	Best	£0
2Bridgestone Turanza T005	7.12 kg/t	+0.52 kg/t	£35
3Debica Presto UHP2	7.76 kg/t	+1.16 kg/t	£77
3Laufenn S Fit EQ+	7.76 kg/t	+1.16 kg/t	£77
5Continental Premium Contact 6	7.96 kg/t	+1.36 kg/t	£91
6Maxxis Premitra HP5	8.12 kg/t	+1.52 kg/t	£102
7Nokian PowerProof	8.18 kg/t	+1.58 kg/t	£106
8Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2	8.2 kg/t	+1.60 kg/t	£107
9Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5	8.85 kg/t	+2.25 kg/t	£150
9Imperial Ecosport 2	8.85 kg/t	+2.25 kg/t	£150

The difference between best and worst was 34.1% (2.25 kg / t). Over 19,000 km a year at £1.45/L, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 uses about 104 L (£150) more fuel than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue.

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Petrol/Diesel Electric

Annual Mileage

19,000 km

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miles (US gal)

Fuel Price

£1.45/L

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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.

Unsurprisingly the budget tyre is the cheapest tyre on test, with the Pirelli tyre offsetting it's low fuel use with a very high purchase price!

Results

Dry100%

Wet95.9%

Comfort96.8%

Rolling Resistance82.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (9)

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	34.5 m	Best in this discipline
Dry HandlingLower is better	1^st / 10	56.1 s	Best in this discipline
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	1^st / 10	7 Points	Best in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better	1^st / 10	48.1 m	Best in this discipline
Wet HandlingLower is better	1^st / 10	87.2 s	Best in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better	8^th / 10	94.01 km/h	-4.09 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	10^th / 10	2.64 m/sec2	-0.79 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better	10^th / 10	72.9 dB	+2.30 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	5^th / 10	7.96 kg/t	+1.36 kg/t

Price: 572.00

Dry98.6%

Wet98.1%

Comfort99%

Rolling Resistance74.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (9)

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	34.9 m	+0.40 m
Dry HandlingLower is better	2^nd / 10	56.2 s	+0.10 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	8^th / 10	6.4 Points	-0.60 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 10	49.3 m	+1.20 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	2^nd / 10	88.5 s	+1.30 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	4^th / 10	94.8 km/h	-3.30 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	1^st / 10	3.43 m/sec2	Best in this discipline
NoiseLower is better	7^th / 10	71.3 dB	+0.70 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	9^th / 10	8.85 kg/t	+2.25 kg/t

Price: 508.00

Dry97.6%

Wet96%

Comfort100%

Rolling Resistance80.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (9)

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	35.3 m	+0.80 m
Dry HandlingLower is better	5^th / 10	57 s	+0.90 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	5^th / 10	6.5 Points	-0.50 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 10	50.3 m	+2.20 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	5^th / 10	90.4 s	+3.20 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	3^rd / 10	94.94 km/h	-3.16 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	3^rd / 10	3.27 m/sec2	-0.16 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better	1^st / 10	70.6 dB	Best in this discipline
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	7^th / 10	8.18 kg/t	+1.58 kg/t

Price: 452.00

Dry97.6%

Wet95.4%

Comfort98.1%

Rolling Resistance92.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (9)

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	4^th / 10	35.5 m	+1.00 m
Dry HandlingLower is better	3^rd / 10	56.8 s	+0.70 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	4^th / 10	6.55 Points	-0.45 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	4^th / 10	51.2 m	+3.10 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	4^th / 10	90 s	+2.80 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	4^th / 10	94.8 km/h	-3.30 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	5^th / 10	3.22 m/sec2	-0.21 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better	9^th / 10	72 dB	+1.40 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	2^nd / 10	7.12 kg/t	+0.52 kg/t

Price: 546.00

Dry97.2%

Wet95.8%

Comfort98.7%

Rolling Resistance80.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (9)

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	4^th / 10	35.5 m	+1.00 m
Dry HandlingLower is better	6^th / 10	57.2 s	+1.10 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	5^th / 10	6.5 Points	-0.50 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	6^th / 10	51.9 m	+3.80 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	3^rd / 10	89.7 s	+2.50 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	2^nd / 10	95.19 km/h	-2.91 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	2^nd / 10	3.39 m/sec2	-0.04 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better	8^th / 10	71.5 dB	+0.90 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	8^th / 10	8.2 kg/t	+1.60 kg/t

Price: 525.00

Dry96.5%

Wet94.5%

Comfort99.7%

Rolling Resistance81.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (9)

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	36.1 m	+1.60 m
Dry HandlingLower is better	6^th / 10	57.2 s	+1.10 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	5^th / 10	6.5 Points	-0.50 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	5^th / 10	51.3 m	+3.20 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	5^th / 10	90.4 s	+3.20 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	6^th / 10	94.4 km/h	-3.70 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	7^th / 10	3.09 m/sec2	-0.34 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better	3^rd / 10	70.8 dB	+0.20 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	6^th / 10	8.12 kg/t	+1.52 kg/t

Price: 376.00

Dry96.4%

Wet93.3%

Comfort99.9%

Rolling Resistance85.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (9)

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	35.6 m	+1.10 m
Dry HandlingLower is better	9^th / 10	57.6 s	+1.50 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	10^th / 10	6.25 Points	-0.75 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	8^th / 10	53.8 m	+5.70 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	5^th / 10	90.4 s	+3.20 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	7^th / 10	94.11 km/h	-3.99 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	6^th / 10	3.17 m/sec2	-0.26 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better	2^nd / 10	70.7 dB	+0.10 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	3^rd / 10	7.76 kg/t	+1.16 kg/t

Price: 390.00

Dry97.2%

Wet90.2%

Comfort99.3%

Rolling Resistance85.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (9)

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	35.9 m	+1.40 m
Dry HandlingLower is better	4^th / 10	56.9 s	+0.80 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	2^nd / 10	6.7 Points	-0.30 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	7^th / 10	53.7 m	+5.60 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	8^th / 10	93.6 s	+6.40 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	10^th / 10	92.29 km/h	-5.81 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	9^th / 10	2.78 m/sec2	-0.65 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better	6^th / 10	71.1 dB	+0.50 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	3^rd / 10	7.76 kg/t	+1.16 kg/t

Price: 319.00

Dry95.2%

Wet88.6%

Comfort99.6%

Rolling Resistance100%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (9)

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	37.1 m	+2.60 m
Dry HandlingLower is better	9^th / 10	57.6 s	+1.50 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	2^nd / 10	6.7 Points	-0.30 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	9^th / 10	56.4 m	+8.30 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	10^th / 10	94.8 s	+7.60 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	9^th / 10	92.82 km/h	-5.28 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	8^th / 10	2.82 m/sec2	-0.61 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better	4^th / 10	70.9 dB	+0.30 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	1^st / 10	6.6 kg/t	Best in this discipline

Price: 642.00

Dry92.9%

Wet90.8%

Comfort99.6%

Rolling Resistance74.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (9)

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	39.1 m	+4.60 m
Dry HandlingLower is better	8^th / 10	57.3 s	+1.20 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	8^th / 10	6.4 Points	-0.60 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	10^th / 10	57.5 m	+9.40 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	9^th / 10	94.6 s	+7.40 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	1^st / 10	98.1 km/h	Best in this discipline
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	3^rd / 10	3.27 m/sec2	-0.16 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better	4^th / 10	70.9 dB	+0.30 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	9^th / 10	8.85 kg/t	+2.25 kg/t

Price: 234.00

Discussion

13 comments

S500 Jun 8, 2021 archived

Which of these 5 tyres in 235/55R17 do you recon would be the most comfortable and quiet on an S-Class?
Premium Contact 6
Premium Contact 6 MO-V (Mercedes spec tyre but for the V-Class which is a Van)
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
Sport Maxx RT2 with NST (sound deadening foam)
Primacy 4

#6926
1. TyreReviews S500 Jun 9, 2021 archived
  
  Interesting question, The Dunlop would probably be the quietest thanks to the foam but I would guess the Primacy 4 would give the best overall levels of NVH
  
  #6927
Jan May 22, 2021 archived

Hi Jonathan, do you have any idea, if Dunlop plan something new in 17"? Something like SP Sport Maxx 2 or SportMaxx RT 3. And they have also no all season tyre. In Dunlop is something frozen probably :-D

#6885
1. TyreReviews Jan May 23, 2021 archived
  
  Dunlop do have a new all season tyre! https://www.tyrereviews.com... they're just not pushing it.
  If you don't already know, Goodyear own Dunlop, but at the moment they are going through a phase of pushing Goodyear which is why a lot of the Dunlop tyres are the same as previous generation Goodyear tyres (RT2 = Asym 3)
  
  #6886
  1. Jan TyreReviews May 25, 2021 archived
    
    Thank you, I didn't notice new all season from Dunlop. Looks like siped summer, such a Vredestein way. I prefer directional pattern in winter.
    I know about ownership, but I like Dunlop more. So they should release something new due to the name Dunlop.
    I'm little bit confused with RT2. In some test is too much "eco" and in another is sporty. A had RT on Auris, and they were good tyres. Not best, but definitely not what some tests are saying.
    
    #6890
Morten B' Andresen May 20, 2021 archived

Which summer tires would you recommend for a 2015 VW Polo 1.4TSI BlueGT? Tire size is 215/40/R17.
The new Continental EcoContact 6 looks good on paper, but can't find any test of it?

#6878
Philby May 18, 2021 archived

So the Pirellis oh boy have they plummeted. I am wondering are there any new tyres planned to be unveiled later this year?

#6871
1. TyreReviews Philby May 19, 2021 archived
  
  As far as I'm aware there's nothing big and new this year other than the CrossClimate 2.
  Strange result for the Pirelli but I'm sure their next range of tyres will be much improved, as the updated P Zero PZ4 is
  
  #6873
  1. Philby TyreReviews May 19, 2021 archived
    
    I was wondering because I do 50.000km / year so I change annually. In 205/55/16 the last 5 years I have sampled efficient grip performance 1, primacy 3, T005, rainstorm 5 and premium contact 6. So I am running out of options for October. As of now I am thinking of e-primacy but haven't been tested yet. Also pirelli is a letdown and the venture prime 3 is pretty old as is the Dunlop blu response.
    
    #6875
    1. TyreReviews Philby May 20, 2021 archived
      
      EGP2 is worth a go if you've only used V1?
      
      #6881
      1. Philby TyreReviews May 20, 2021 archived
        
        From the 5 tyres I would only refit PC6 and T005. I am intrigued by the AE51 Yokohama the EFP2 well it is good no doubt but it seems the least sporty premium choice.
        
        #6882
        
        Kolemjdouci Philby Aug 4, 2021 archived
        
        If you do 50.000 km/year than you will not find longer lasting tyre than GY EGP2 and it really also is very fuel efficient. Second best lasting should be Michelin Primacy 4, according to tests. All in 205/55/16.
        My experience with GY EGP1 195/65 R15 is that they de facto pay themselves/pay off via fuel saved and long lasting endurance.
        P.S. E.g. UK petrol prices are now at an eight-year high.
        
        #7034
  2. Asier TyreReviews May 20, 2021 archived
    
    I read somewhere about the upcoming Conti SportContact 7. How real is that. If they are able to blend the good sportiness of the SC6 with the wear properties of the latest Contis, it should be a killer, don’t you think?
    
    #6876

Tyre	Continental Premium Contact 6	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5	Nokian PowerProof	Bridgestone Turanza T005	Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2	Maxxis Premitra HP5	Debica Presto UHP2	Laufenn S Fit EQ+	Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue	Imperial Ecosport 2
Position	1^st	2^nd	3^rd	4^th	5^th	6^th	7^th	8^th	9^th	10^th
Category scores (% of best)
Dry	100%	98.6%	97.6%	97.6%	97.2%	96.5%	96.4%	97.2%	95.2%	92.9%
Wet	95.9%	98.1%	96%	95.4%	95.8%	94.5%	93.3%	90.2%	88.6%	90.8%
Comfort	96.8%	99%	100%	98.1%	98.7%	99.7%	99.9%	99.3%	99.6%	99.6%
Rolling Resistance	82.9%	74.6%	80.7%	92.7%	80.5%	81.3%	85.1%	85.1%	100%	74.6%
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