Test Charts / ADAC
2023 ADAC 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
- 205/55 R16
- Tyres tested
- 50
- Disciplines
- 11
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
1Dry Braking
Dry braking in meters (100 - 0 km/h)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35.9 m | Best | 0 km/h | |
| 36.6 m | +0.70 m | 18 km/h | |
| 36.7 m | +0.80 m | 19 km/h | |
| 36.7 m | +0.80 m | 19 km/h | |
| 36.9 m | +1.00 m | 21 km/h | |
| 37 m | +1.10 m | 22 km/h | |
| 37.1 m | +1.20 m | 23 km/h | |
| 37.2 m | +1.30 m | 24 km/h | |
| 37.3 m | +1.40 m | 25 km/h | |
| 37.3 m | +1.40 m | 25 km/h | |
| 37.4 m | +1.50 m | 26 km/h | |
| 37.6 m | +1.70 m | 28 km/h | |
| 37.7 m | +1.80 m | 28 km/h | |
| 37.8 m | +1.90 m | 29 km/h | |
| 37.8 m | +1.90 m | 29 km/h | |
| 37.8 m | +1.90 m | 29 km/h | |
| 38 m | +2.10 m | 31 km/h | |
| 38.1 m | +2.20 m | 31 km/h | |
| 38.2 m | +2.30 m | 32 km/h | |
| 38.2 m | +2.30 m | 32 km/h | |
| 38.6 m | +2.70 m | 34 km/h | |
| 38.8 m | +2.90 m | 36 km/h | |
| 39 m | +3.10 m | 37 km/h | |
| 39.1 m | +3.20 m | 37 km/h | |
| 39.1 m | +3.20 m | 37 km/h | |
| 39.3 m | +3.40 m | 38 km/h | |
| 39.3 m | +3.40 m | 38 km/h | |
28Avon ZV7 |
39.4 m | +3.50 m | 39 km/h |
| 39.4 m | +3.50 m | 39 km/h | |
| 39.4 m | +3.50 m | 39 km/h | |
| 39.4 m | +3.50 m | 39 km/h | |
| 39.5 m | +3.60 m | 39 km/h | |
| 39.5 m | +3.60 m | 39 km/h | |
| 39.5 m | +3.60 m | 39 km/h | |
| 39.6 m | +3.70 m | 40 km/h | |
| 39.7 m | +3.80 m | 40 km/h | |
| 39.8 m | +3.90 m | 41 km/h | |
| 39.8 m | +3.90 m | 41 km/h | |
| 39.9 m | +4.00 m | 41 km/h | |
| 40.1 m | +4.20 m | 42 km/h | |
| 40.2 m | +4.30 m | 43 km/h | |
| 40.2 m | +4.30 m | 43 km/h | |
| 40.3 m | +4.40 m | 43 km/h | |
| 40.5 m | +4.60 m | 44 km/h | |
| 40.8 m | +4.90 m | 45 km/h | |
| 40.8 m | +4.90 m | 45 km/h | |
| 41 m | +5.10 m | 46 km/h | |
| 41.4 m | +5.50 m | 47 km/h | |
| 42.5 m | +6.60 m | 51 km/h | |
| 42.9 m | +7.00 m | 53 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 19.5% (7 m ≈ 1.6 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Premiorri Solazo would still be travelling at 53 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.
Wet
4Wet Braking
Wet braking in meters (80 - 0 km/h)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34.4 m | Best | 0 km/h | |
| 35 m | +0.60 m | 17 km/h | |
| 35.8 m | +1.40 m | 26 km/h | |
| 35.8 m | +1.40 m | 26 km/h | |
| 36.3 m | +1.90 m | 30 km/h | |
| 36.7 m | +2.30 m | 33 km/h | |
| 36.8 m | +2.40 m | 33 km/h | |
| 36.8 m | +2.40 m | 33 km/h | |
| 36.9 m | +2.50 m | 34 km/h | |
| 37.2 m | +2.80 m | 36 km/h | |
| 37.4 m | +3.00 m | 37 km/h | |
| 37.7 m | +3.30 m | 38 km/h | |
13Avon ZV7 |
38 m | +3.60 m | 40 km/h |
| 38.1 m | +3.70 m | 41 km/h | |
| 38.2 m | +3.80 m | 41 km/h | |
| 38.3 m | +3.90 m | 41 km/h | |
| 38.4 m | +4.00 m | 42 km/h | |
| 39 m | +4.60 m | 45 km/h | |
| 39.1 m | +4.70 m | 45 km/h | |
| 39.5 m | +5.10 m | 47 km/h | |
| 39.8 m | +5.40 m | 48 km/h | |
| 40.2 m | +5.80 m | 49 km/h | |
| 40.2 m | +5.80 m | 49 km/h | |
| 40.3 m | +5.90 m | 50 km/h | |
| 40.6 m | +6.20 m | 51 km/h | |
| 40.8 m | +6.40 m | 51 km/h | |
| 40.9 m | +6.50 m | 52 km/h | |
| 41.1 m | +6.70 m | 52 km/h | |
| 41.4 m | +7.00 m | 53 km/h | |
| 41.4 m | +7.00 m | 53 km/h | |
| 41.5 m | +7.10 m | 54 km/h | |
| 41.7 m | +7.30 m | 54 km/h | |
| 41.8 m | +7.40 m | 55 km/h | |
| 42.2 m | +7.80 m | 56 km/h | |
| 43.1 m | +8.70 m | 58 km/h | |
| 43.5 m | +9.10 m | 59 km/h | |
| 43.6 m | +9.20 m | 60 km/h | |
| 43.7 m | +9.30 m | 60 km/h | |
| 43.9 m | +9.50 m | 60 km/h | |
| 44.2 m | +9.80 m | 61 km/h | |
| 44.3 m | +9.90 m | 61 km/h | |
| 44.5 m | +10.10 m | 62 km/h | |
| 45.3 m | +10.90 m | 64 km/h | |
| 45.9 m | +11.50 m | 65 km/h | |
| 46.4 m | +12.00 m | 66 km/h | |
| 48.4 m | +14.00 m | 70 km/h | |
| 50.9 m | +16.50 m | 74 km/h | |
| 54 m | +19.60 m | 78 km/h | |
| 58.1 m | +23.70 m | 83 km/h | |
| 59.3 m | +24.90 m | 84 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 72.4% (24.9 m ≈ 5.5 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Double Coin DC99 would still be travelling at 84 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.
Wet Braking - Concrete
Wet braking on Concrete in meters (80 - 0 km/h)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35.2 m | Best | 0 km/h | |
| 35.5 m | +0.30 m | 12 km/h | |
| 35.7 m | +0.50 m | 15 km/h | |
| 35.8 m | +0.60 m | 17 km/h | |
| 36 m | +0.80 m | 19 km/h | |
| 36.2 m | +1.00 m | 22 km/h | |
| 36.3 m | +1.10 m | 23 km/h | |
| 37.3 m | +2.10 m | 31 km/h | |
| 37.6 m | +2.40 m | 33 km/h | |
| 37.6 m | +2.40 m | 33 km/h | |
| 37.7 m | +2.50 m | 33 km/h | |
| 37.9 m | +2.70 m | 35 km/h | |
| 37.9 m | +2.70 m | 35 km/h | |
| 38 m | +2.80 m | 35 km/h | |
| 38.4 m | +3.20 m | 38 km/h | |
| 38.7 m | +3.50 m | 39 km/h | |
| 38.8 m | +3.60 m | 40 km/h | |
| 39 m | +3.80 m | 41 km/h | |
| 39.1 m | +3.90 m | 41 km/h | |
| 39.1 m | +3.90 m | 41 km/h | |
| 39.3 m | +4.10 m | 42 km/h | |
| 39.3 m | +4.10 m | 42 km/h | |
21Avon ZV7 |
39.3 m | +4.10 m | 42 km/h |
| 39.5 m | +4.30 m | 43 km/h | |
| 40.1 m | +4.90 m | 45 km/h | |
| 40.2 m | +5.00 m | 46 km/h | |
| 40.5 m | +5.30 m | 47 km/h | |
| 40.6 m | +5.40 m | 47 km/h | |
| 40.6 m | +5.40 m | 47 km/h | |
| 40.9 m | +5.70 m | 49 km/h | |
| 41.1 m | +5.90 m | 49 km/h | |
| 41.3 m | +6.10 m | 50 km/h | |
| 41.5 m | +6.30 m | 51 km/h | |
| 41.7 m | +6.50 m | 51 km/h | |
| 41.9 m | +6.70 m | 52 km/h | |
| 42.9 m | +7.70 m | 55 km/h | |
| 43.1 m | +7.90 m | 56 km/h | |
| 43.3 m | +8.10 m | 56 km/h | |
| 43.3 m | +8.10 m | 56 km/h | |
| 43.4 m | +8.20 m | 57 km/h | |
| 43.8 m | +8.60 m | 58 km/h | |
| 44.1 m | +8.90 m | 58 km/h | |
| 44.2 m | +9.00 m | 59 km/h | |
| 44.4 m | +9.20 m | 59 km/h | |
| 44.8 m | +9.60 m | 60 km/h | |
| 45.7 m | +10.50 m | 62 km/h | |
| 49 m | +13.80 m | 69 km/h | |
| 49.7 m | +14.50 m | 70 km/h | |
| 57.1 m | +21.90 m | 81 km/h | |
| 58.4 m | +23.20 m | 82 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 65.9% (23.2 m ≈ 5.2 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Double Coin DC99 would still be travelling at 82 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.
Straight Aqua
Float Speed in Km/H
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 86.7 km/h | Best | |
| 84.6 km/h | -2.10 km/h | |
| 84.6 km/h | -2.10 km/h | |
| 84.5 km/h | -2.20 km/h | |
| 84.1 km/h | -2.60 km/h | |
| 83.6 km/h | -3.10 km/h | |
| 83.5 km/h | -3.20 km/h | |
| 82.8 km/h | -3.90 km/h | |
| 82.5 km/h | -4.20 km/h | |
| 82.4 km/h | -4.30 km/h | |
10Avon ZV7 |
82.4 km/h | -4.30 km/h |
| 82.1 km/h | -4.60 km/h | |
| 81.9 km/h | -4.80 km/h | |
| 81.9 km/h | -4.80 km/h | |
| 81.8 km/h | -4.90 km/h | |
| 81.8 km/h | -4.90 km/h | |
| 81.5 km/h | -5.20 km/h | |
| 81.5 km/h | -5.20 km/h | |
| 81.3 km/h | -5.40 km/h | |
| 81.3 km/h | -5.40 km/h | |
| 81.3 km/h | -5.40 km/h | |
| 80.9 km/h | -5.80 km/h | |
| 80.8 km/h | -5.90 km/h | |
| 80.8 km/h | -5.90 km/h | |
| 80.7 km/h | -6.00 km/h | |
| 80.4 km/h | -6.30 km/h | |
| 80.3 km/h | -6.40 km/h | |
| 80.3 km/h | -6.40 km/h | |
| 80.3 km/h | -6.40 km/h | |
| 80.1 km/h | -6.60 km/h | |
| 80 km/h | -6.70 km/h | |
| 79.9 km/h | -6.80 km/h | |
| 79.7 km/h | -7.00 km/h | |
| 79.6 km/h | -7.10 km/h | |
| 79.3 km/h | -7.40 km/h | |
| 79.3 km/h | -7.40 km/h | |
| 79.2 km/h | -7.50 km/h | |
| 79.2 km/h | -7.50 km/h | |
| 79 km/h | -7.70 km/h | |
| 78.3 km/h | -8.40 km/h | |
| 78.1 km/h | -8.60 km/h | |
| 78.1 km/h | -8.60 km/h | |
| 77.6 km/h | -9.10 km/h | |
| 77.3 km/h | -9.40 km/h | |
| 77.2 km/h | -9.50 km/h | |
| 76.5 km/h | -10.20 km/h | |
| 75 km/h | -11.70 km/h | |
| 72.8 km/h | -13.90 km/h | |
| 71.3 km/h | -15.40 km/h | |
| 70.3 km/h | -16.40 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 18.9% (16.4 Km/H).
Curved Aquaplaning
Remaining lateral acceleration
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 4 m/sec2 | Best | |
| 3.9 m/sec2 | -0.10 m/sec2 | |
| 3.8 m/sec2 | -0.20 m/sec2 | |
| 3.8 m/sec2 | -0.20 m/sec2 | |
| 3.8 m/sec2 | -0.20 m/sec2 | |
| 3.8 m/sec2 | -0.20 m/sec2 | |
| 3.8 m/sec2 | -0.20 m/sec2 | |
| 3.7 m/sec2 | -0.30 m/sec2 | |
| 3.7 m/sec2 | -0.30 m/sec2 | |
| 3.7 m/sec2 | -0.30 m/sec2 | |
| 3.7 m/sec2 | -0.30 m/sec2 | |
| 3.7 m/sec2 | -0.30 m/sec2 | |
| 3.7 m/sec2 | -0.30 m/sec2 | |
| 3.6 m/sec2 | -0.40 m/sec2 | |
| 3.6 m/sec2 | -0.40 m/sec2 | |
| 3.6 m/sec2 | -0.40 m/sec2 | |
| 3.6 m/sec2 | -0.40 m/sec2 | |
| 3.6 m/sec2 | -0.40 m/sec2 | |
| 3.5 m/sec2 | -0.50 m/sec2 | |
| 3.5 m/sec2 | -0.50 m/sec2 | |
| 3.5 m/sec2 | -0.50 m/sec2 | |
| 3.5 m/sec2 | -0.50 m/sec2 | |
| 3.5 m/sec2 | -0.50 m/sec2 | |
| 3.5 m/sec2 | -0.50 m/sec2 | |
| 3.5 m/sec2 | -0.50 m/sec2 | |
| 3.5 m/sec2 | -0.50 m/sec2 | |
| 3.5 m/sec2 | -0.50 m/sec2 | |
| 3.5 m/sec2 | -0.50 m/sec2 | |
| 3.5 m/sec2 | -0.50 m/sec2 | |
| 3.4 m/sec2 | -0.60 m/sec2 | |
| 3.4 m/sec2 | -0.60 m/sec2 | |
30Avon ZV7 |
3.4 m/sec2 | -0.60 m/sec2 |
| 3.3 m/sec2 | -0.70 m/sec2 | |
| 3.3 m/sec2 | -0.70 m/sec2 | |
| 3.3 m/sec2 | -0.70 m/sec2 | |
| 3.3 m/sec2 | -0.70 m/sec2 | |
| 3.3 m/sec2 | -0.70 m/sec2 | |
| 3.3 m/sec2 | -0.70 m/sec2 | |
| 3.2 m/sec2 | -0.80 m/sec2 | |
| 3.1 m/sec2 | -0.90 m/sec2 | |
| 3.1 m/sec2 | -0.90 m/sec2 | |
| 3.1 m/sec2 | -0.90 m/sec2 | |
| 3.1 m/sec2 | -0.90 m/sec2 | |
| 3.1 m/sec2 | -0.90 m/sec2 | |
| 3 m/sec2 | -1.00 m/sec2 | |
| 2.9 m/sec2 | -1.10 m/sec2 | |
| 2.8 m/sec2 | -1.20 m/sec2 | |
| 2.8 m/sec2 | -1.20 m/sec2 | |
| 2.7 m/sec2 | -1.30 m/sec2 | |
| 2.7 m/sec2 | -1.30 m/sec2 |
The difference between best and worst was 32.5% (1.3 m/sec2).
Comfort
2Noise
External noise in dB
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 69.1 dB | Best | |
| 69.8 dB | +0.70 dB | |
| 69.8 dB | +0.70 dB | |
| 69.9 dB | +0.80 dB | |
| 70 dB | +0.90 dB | |
| 70.1 dB | +1.00 dB | |
| 70.2 dB | +1.10 dB | |
| 70.3 dB | +1.20 dB | |
| 70.3 dB | +1.20 dB | |
| 70.4 dB | +1.30 dB | |
| 70.4 dB | +1.30 dB | |
| 70.5 dB | +1.40 dB | |
| 70.5 dB | +1.40 dB | |
| 70.5 dB | +1.40 dB | |
| 70.6 dB | +1.50 dB | |
| 70.6 dB | +1.50 dB | |
| 70.6 dB | +1.50 dB | |
| 70.7 dB | +1.60 dB | |
| 70.7 dB | +1.60 dB | |
| 70.7 dB | +1.60 dB | |
| 70.8 dB | +1.70 dB | |
| 70.9 dB | +1.80 dB | |
| 71 dB | +1.90 dB | |
| 71 dB | +1.90 dB | |
| 71 dB | +1.90 dB | |
| 71 dB | +1.90 dB | |
| 71 dB | +1.90 dB | |
| 71.1 dB | +2.00 dB | |
| 71.1 dB | +2.00 dB | |
| 71.2 dB | +2.10 dB | |
| 71.2 dB | +2.10 dB | |
| 71.2 dB | +2.10 dB | |
| 71.4 dB | +2.30 dB | |
| 71.5 dB | +2.40 dB | |
| 71.5 dB | +2.40 dB | |
| 71.6 dB | +2.50 dB | |
| 71.6 dB | +2.50 dB | |
| 71.7 dB | +2.60 dB | |
| 71.8 dB | +2.70 dB | |
39Avon ZV7 |
71.8 dB | +2.70 dB |
| 71.8 dB | +2.70 dB | |
| 71.9 dB | +2.80 dB | |
| 72.1 dB | +3.00 dB | |
| 72.3 dB | +3.20 dB | |
| 72.3 dB | +3.20 dB | |
| 72.3 dB | +3.20 dB | |
| 72.4 dB | +3.30 dB | |
| 72.4 dB | +3.30 dB | |
| 72.5 dB | +3.40 dB | |
| 73.6 dB | +4.50 dB |
The difference between best and worst was 6.5% (4.5 dB).
Tyre Weight
Tyre Weight Per Set
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 7.6 Kg | Best | |
| 7.6 Kg | Best | |
| 7.7 Kg | +0.10 Kg | |
| 7.7 Kg | +0.10 Kg | |
| 7.9 Kg | +0.30 Kg | |
| 8 Kg | +0.40 Kg | |
| 8 Kg | +0.40 Kg | |
| 8.1 Kg | +0.50 Kg | |
| 8.2 Kg | +0.60 Kg | |
| 8.2 Kg | +0.60 Kg | |
| 8.3 Kg | +0.70 Kg | |
| 8.3 Kg | +0.70 Kg | |
| 8.3 Kg | +0.70 Kg | |
| 8.3 Kg | +0.70 Kg | |
| 8.3 Kg | +0.70 Kg | |
| 8.3 Kg | +0.70 Kg | |
| 8.3 Kg | +0.70 Kg | |
| 8.3 Kg | +0.70 Kg | |
| 8.4 Kg | +0.80 Kg | |
| 8.4 Kg | +0.80 Kg | |
| 8.4 Kg | +0.80 Kg | |
| 8.5 Kg | +0.90 Kg | |
| 8.5 Kg | +0.90 Kg | |
| 8.5 Kg | +0.90 Kg | |
| 8.5 Kg | +0.90 Kg | |
| 8.6 Kg | +1.00 Kg | |
| 8.6 Kg | +1.00 Kg | |
| 8.6 Kg | +1.00 Kg | |
| 8.7 Kg | +1.10 Kg | |
| 8.7 Kg | +1.10 Kg | |
| 8.7 Kg | +1.10 Kg | |
| 8.7 Kg | +1.10 Kg | |
| 8.7 Kg | +1.10 Kg | |
| 8.8 Kg | +1.20 Kg | |
| 8.8 Kg | +1.20 Kg | |
| 8.9 Kg | +1.30 Kg | |
| 8.9 Kg | +1.30 Kg | |
| 8.9 Kg | +1.30 Kg | |
| 8.9 Kg | +1.30 Kg | |
| 9 Kg | +1.40 Kg | |
| 9.1 Kg | +1.50 Kg | |
| 9.1 Kg | +1.50 Kg | |
| 9.1 Kg | +1.50 Kg | |
| 9.1 Kg | +1.50 Kg | |
| 9.1 Kg | +1.50 Kg | |
| 9.2 Kg | +1.60 Kg | |
| 9.3 Kg | +1.70 Kg | |
47Avon ZV7 |
9.3 Kg | +1.70 Kg |
| 9.6 Kg | +2.00 Kg | |
| 9.9 Kg | +2.30 Kg |
The difference between best and worst was 30.3% (2.3 Kg).
Value
4Wear
Predicted tread life in KM
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 71,500 KM | Best | |
| 65,700 KM | -5,800 KM | |
| 64,800 KM | -6,700 KM | |
| 61,300 KM | -10,200 KM | |
| 55,900 KM | -15,600 KM | |
| 49,700 KM | -21,800 KM | |
| 48,000 KM | -23,500 KM | |
| 47,500 KM | -24,000 KM | |
| 47,500 KM | -24,000 KM | |
| 45,700 KM | -25,800 KM | |
| 45,700 KM | -25,800 KM | |
| 43,500 KM | -28,000 KM | |
| 42,200 KM | -29,300 KM | |
| 41,700 KM | -29,800 KM | |
| 40,800 KM | -30,700 KM | |
| 40,800 KM | -30,700 KM | |
| 40,400 KM | -31,100 KM | |
| 40,000 KM | -31,500 KM | |
| 40,000 KM | -31,500 KM | |
| 40,000 KM | -31,500 KM | |
| 39,500 KM | -32,000 KM | |
| 39,100 KM | -32,400 KM | |
| 38,600 KM | -32,900 KM | |
| 38,600 KM | -32,900 KM | |
| 38,200 KM | -33,300 KM | |
| 37,300 KM | -34,200 KM | |
| 37,300 KM | -34,200 KM | |
| 36,900 KM | -34,600 KM | |
| 36,900 KM | -34,600 KM | |
| 36,000 KM | -35,500 KM | |
| 35,500 KM | -36,000 KM | |
| 35,500 KM | -36,000 KM | |
| 35,100 KM | -36,400 KM | |
| 35,100 KM | -36,400 KM | |
| 34,600 KM | -36,900 KM | |
| 33,700 KM | -37,800 KM | |
| 33,700 KM | -37,800 KM | |
| 33,300 KM | -38,200 KM | |
| 33,300 KM | -38,200 KM | |
| 33,300 KM | -38,200 KM | |
| 32,900 KM | -38,600 KM | |
| 31,500 KM | -40,000 KM | |
| 31,500 KM | -40,000 KM | |
| 29,700 KM | -41,800 KM | |
| 27,500 KM | -44,000 KM | |
| 27,100 KM | -44,400 KM | |
| 27,100 KM | -44,400 KM | |
| 25,300 KM | -46,200 KM | |
49Avon ZV7 |
24,000 KM | -47,500 KM |
| 23,100 KM | -48,400 KM |
The difference between best and worst was 67.7% (48,400 KM).
Value
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 1.03 Price/1000 | Best | |
| 1.21 Price/1000 | +0.18 Price/1000 | |
| 1.47 Price/1000 | +0.44 Price/1000 | |
| 1.56 Price/1000 | +0.53 Price/1000 | |
| 1.56 Price/1000 | +0.53 Price/1000 | |
| 1.57 Price/1000 | +0.54 Price/1000 | |
| 1.64 Price/1000 | +0.61 Price/1000 | |
| 1.67 Price/1000 | +0.64 Price/1000 | |
| 1.73 Price/1000 | +0.70 Price/1000 | |
| 1.77 Price/1000 | +0.74 Price/1000 | |
| 1.83 Price/1000 | +0.80 Price/1000 | |
| 1.83 Price/1000 | +0.80 Price/1000 | |
| 1.89 Price/1000 | +0.86 Price/1000 | |
| 1.89 Price/1000 | +0.86 Price/1000 | |
| 1.94 Price/1000 | +0.91 Price/1000 | |
| 1.96 Price/1000 | +0.93 Price/1000 | |
| 1.99 Price/1000 | +0.96 Price/1000 | |
| 2 Price/1000 | +0.97 Price/1000 | |
| 2.01 Price/1000 | +0.98 Price/1000 | |
| 2.02 Price/1000 | +0.99 Price/1000 | |
| 2.03 Price/1000 | +1.00 Price/1000 | |
| 2.11 Price/1000 | +1.08 Price/1000 | |
| 2.13 Price/1000 | +1.10 Price/1000 | |
| 2.14 Price/1000 | +1.11 Price/1000 | |
| 2.18 Price/1000 | +1.15 Price/1000 | |
| 2.19 Price/1000 | +1.16 Price/1000 | |
| 2.23 Price/1000 | +1.20 Price/1000 | |
| 2.25 Price/1000 | +1.22 Price/1000 | |
| 2.26 Price/1000 | +1.23 Price/1000 | |
| 2.28 Price/1000 | +1.25 Price/1000 | |
| 2.3 Price/1000 | +1.27 Price/1000 | |
| 2.31 Price/1000 | +1.28 Price/1000 | |
| 2.39 Price/1000 | +1.36 Price/1000 | |
| 2.45 Price/1000 | +1.42 Price/1000 | |
| 2.47 Price/1000 | +1.44 Price/1000 | |
| 2.55 Price/1000 | +1.52 Price/1000 | |
| 2.55 Price/1000 | +1.52 Price/1000 | |
| 2.57 Price/1000 | +1.54 Price/1000 | |
| 2.58 Price/1000 | +1.55 Price/1000 | |
| 2.63 Price/1000 | +1.60 Price/1000 | |
| 2.69 Price/1000 | +1.66 Price/1000 | |
| 2.71 Price/1000 | +1.68 Price/1000 | |
| 2.75 Price/1000 | +1.72 Price/1000 | |
| 2.76 Price/1000 | +1.73 Price/1000 | |
| 2.91 Price/1000 | +1.88 Price/1000 | |
| 2.96 Price/1000 | +1.93 Price/1000 | |
| 2.98 Price/1000 | +1.95 Price/1000 | |
| 3.03 Price/1000 | +2.00 Price/1000 | |
| 3.29 Price/1000 | +2.26 Price/1000 | |
50Avon ZV7 |
3.75 Price/1000 | +2.72 Price/1000 |
The difference between best and worst was 264.1% (2.72 Price/1000).
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best | Extra fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 l/100km | Best | £0 | |
| 5.5 l/100km | Best | £0 | |
| 5.6 l/100km | +0.10 l/100km | £28 | |
| 5.6 l/100km | +0.10 l/100km | £28 | |
| 5.6 l/100km | +0.10 l/100km | £28 | |
| 5.6 l/100km | +0.10 l/100km | £28 | |
| 5.6 l/100km | +0.10 l/100km | £28 | |
| 5.6 l/100km | +0.10 l/100km | £28 | |
| 5.6 l/100km | +0.10 l/100km | £28 | |
| 5.7 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | £55 | |
| 5.7 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | £55 | |
| 5.7 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | £55 | |
| 5.7 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | £55 | |
| 5.7 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | £55 | |
| 5.7 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | £55 | |
| 5.7 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | £55 | |
| 5.7 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | £55 | |
| 5.7 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | £55 | |
| 5.7 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | £55 | |
| 5.7 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | £55 | |
| 5.7 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | £55 | |
| 5.7 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | £55 | |
| 5.7 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | £55 | |
| 5.7 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | £55 | |
| 5.7 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | £55 | |
| 5.7 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | £55 | |
| 5.7 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | £55 | |
| 5.8 l/100km | +0.30 l/100km | £83 | |
| 5.8 l/100km | +0.30 l/100km | £83 | |
| 5.8 l/100km | +0.30 l/100km | £83 | |
| 5.8 l/100km | +0.30 l/100km | £83 | |
| 5.8 l/100km | +0.30 l/100km | £83 | |
| 5.8 l/100km | +0.30 l/100km | £83 | |
| 5.8 l/100km | +0.30 l/100km | £83 | |
| 5.8 l/100km | +0.30 l/100km | £83 | |
| 5.8 l/100km | +0.30 l/100km | £83 | |
28Avon ZV7 |
5.8 l/100km | +0.30 l/100km | £83 |
| 5.8 l/100km | +0.30 l/100km | £83 | |
| 5.8 l/100km | +0.30 l/100km | £83 | |
| 5.8 l/100km | +0.30 l/100km | £83 | |
| 5.8 l/100km | +0.30 l/100km | £83 | |
| 5.8 l/100km | +0.30 l/100km | £83 | |
| 5.9 l/100km | +0.40 l/100km | £110 | |
| 5.9 l/100km | +0.40 l/100km | £110 | |
| 5.9 l/100km | +0.40 l/100km | £110 | |
| 5.9 l/100km | +0.40 l/100km | £110 | |
| 5.9 l/100km | +0.40 l/100km | £110 | |
| 5.9 l/100km | +0.40 l/100km | £110 | |
| 5.9 l/100km | +0.40 l/100km | £110 | |
| 5.9 l/100km | +0.40 l/100km | £110 |
The difference between best and worst was 7.3% (0.4 l/100km). Over 19,000 km a year at £1.45/L, the Cooper Zeon CS8 uses about 76 L (£110) more fuel than the Michelin e.Primacy.
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Abrasion
Weight of Tyre Wear Particles Lost (mg/km/t)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 34.8 mg/km/t | Best | |
| 45.9 mg/km/t | +11.10 mg/km/t | |
| 52.5 mg/km/t | +17.70 mg/km/t | |
| 53.7 mg/km/t | +18.90 mg/km/t | |
| 61.3 mg/km/t | +26.50 mg/km/t | |
| 63.5 mg/km/t | +28.70 mg/km/t | |
| 67 mg/km/t | +32.20 mg/km/t | |
| 67.6 mg/km/t | +32.80 mg/km/t | |
| 68.7 mg/km/t | +33.90 mg/km/t | |
| 69.5 mg/km/t | +34.70 mg/km/t | |
| 70.1 mg/km/t | +35.30 mg/km/t | |
| 71.2 mg/km/t | +36.40 mg/km/t | |
| 72.2 mg/km/t | +37.40 mg/km/t | |
| 72.6 mg/km/t | +37.80 mg/km/t | |
| 73.3 mg/km/t | +38.50 mg/km/t | |
| 73.3 mg/km/t | +38.50 mg/km/t | |
| 73.6 mg/km/t | +38.80 mg/km/t | |
| 73.6 mg/km/t | +38.80 mg/km/t | |
| 74 mg/km/t | +39.20 mg/km/t | |
| 74 mg/km/t | +39.20 mg/km/t | |
| 74.3 mg/km/t | +39.50 mg/km/t | |
| 75.7 mg/km/t | +40.90 mg/km/t | |
| 75.7 mg/km/t | +40.90 mg/km/t | |
| 75.7 mg/km/t | +40.90 mg/km/t | |
| 75.9 mg/km/t | +41.10 mg/km/t | |
| 76.1 mg/km/t | +41.30 mg/km/t | |
| 78.2 mg/km/t | +43.40 mg/km/t | |
| 78.9 mg/km/t | +44.10 mg/km/t | |
| 79.3 mg/km/t | +44.50 mg/km/t | |
| 79.3 mg/km/t | +44.50 mg/km/t | |
| 80 mg/km/t | +45.20 mg/km/t | |
| 80.2 mg/km/t | +45.40 mg/km/t | |
| 80.6 mg/km/t | +45.80 mg/km/t | |
| 81.4 mg/km/t | +46.60 mg/km/t | |
| 81.7 mg/km/t | +46.90 mg/km/t | |
| 82.1 mg/km/t | +47.30 mg/km/t | |
| 83.8 mg/km/t | +49.00 mg/km/t | |
| 87 mg/km/t | +52.20 mg/km/t | |
| 87.3 mg/km/t | +52.50 mg/km/t | |
| 88.1 mg/km/t | +53.30 mg/km/t | |
| 90.9 mg/km/t | +56.10 mg/km/t | |
| 92.2 mg/km/t | +57.40 mg/km/t | |
| 93.2 mg/km/t | +58.40 mg/km/t | |
| 94.3 mg/km/t | +59.50 mg/km/t | |
| 96.1 mg/km/t | +61.30 mg/km/t | |
| 96.8 mg/km/t | +62.00 mg/km/t | |
| 97.7 mg/km/t | +62.90 mg/km/t | |
| 101 mg/km/t | +66.20 mg/km/t | |
| 112.6 mg/km/t | +77.80 mg/km/t | |
50Avon ZV7 |
126 mg/km/t | +91.20 mg/km/t |
The difference between best and worst was 262.1% (91.2 mg/km/t).
Test setup & methodology
The test setting, the conditions recorded and how the results contribute to the score.
Recorded test conditions
Recorded test conditions
- Dry Braking
- 100 → 0 km/h
- Wet Braking
- 80 → 0 km/h
- Wet Braking - Concrete
- 80 → 0 km/h
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