2024 AZ Summer Tyre Test

The 2024 AZ Summer Tyre Test evaluated nine premium touring summer tyres, providing a detailed analysis of their performance in various conditions, including dry and wet braking, handling, noise level, and rolling resistance. The Continental PremiumContact 7 stood out with top marks in most categories, followed closely by other brands like Pirelli and Hankook.

Test Publication:

225/45 R17 9 tyres 4 categories

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Test Publication:

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Test Size: 225/45 R17

Tyres Tested: 9 tyres

Test Categories:
4 categories (8 tests)

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Dry

The Continental PremiumContact 7 led the way in dry braking, with the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 in close second.

The Continental and Pirelli combination also led dry handling, proving their the best in the dry.

Wet

Continental was back at the front in wet braking, with a significant advantage over the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 in second place.

In a surprising turn of events, the PremiumContact 7 was also the fastest in wet handling, and the wet circle test.

Wet Circle

The Continental had to settle for third place in the deeper water of straight aquaplaning, with the Firestone Roadhawk 2 and Maxxis Premitra HP5 beating the German tyre.

Comfort

The Hankook was also the quietest in the noise test, tying the top spot with Michelin.

Value

The Michelin Primacy 4+ also joint won the rolling resistance test, tying top spot with the Bridgestone Turanza 6.

Results

1^st

Continental PremiumContact 7

225/45 R17 94Y

• EU Label: C/A/72
• 3PMSF: no
• Weight: 9.38 kgs

The Continental PremiumContact 7 is a true all-rounder, delivering exceptional performance on both wet and dry surfaces. It reacts quickly to driver input and provides a thrilling driving experience, though it might not be the top choice for drivers who prioritize maximizing fuel savings.

Dry

100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	1st	32.9 M			100%
Dry Handling	1st	75.3 s			100%

Wet

99.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	1st	39.5 M			100%
Wet Handling	1st	77.7 s			100%
Wet Circle	1st	11.7 s			100%
Straight Aqua	3rd	82.3 Km/H	84.2 Km/H	-1.9 Km/H	97.74%

Comfort

97.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	7th	72 dB	70 dB	+2 dB	97.22%

Value

88.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	6th	8.6 kg / t	7.6 kg / t	+1 kg / t	88.37%

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Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

225/45 R17 94Y

• EU Label: B/A/70
• 3PMSF: no
• Weight: 8.94 kgs

The Pirelli P7 Cinturato is designed for those who enjoy a more spirited driving experience. It offers precise steering, excellent grip, and a sporty feel, though its focus on performance means slightly reduced comfort and average fuel efficiency.

Dry

99.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	2nd	33 M	32.9 M	+0.1 M	99.7%
Dry Handling	2nd	75.6 s	75.3 s	+0.3 s	99.6%

Wet

97.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	3rd	41.9 M	39.5 M	+2.4 M	94.27%
Wet Handling	3rd	78.2 s	77.7 s	+0.5 s	99.36%
Wet Circle	3rd	11.9 s	11.7 s	+0.2 s	98.32%
Straight Aqua	5th	81.4 Km/H	84.2 Km/H	-2.8 Km/H	96.67%

Comfort

98.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	3rd	71 dB	70 dB	+1 dB	98.59%

Value

92.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	5th	8.2 kg / t	7.6 kg / t	+0.6 kg / t	92.68%

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Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3

225/45 R17 94Y

• EU Label: C/A/72
• 3PMSF: no
• Weight: 9.84 kgs

The Hankook Ventus S1 evo³ offers a comfortable and quiet ride with good handling characteristics, making it a balanced choice with a slightly sportier feel. While it performs well overall, it's not the best choice if fuel economy is your main concern.

Dry

98.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	3rd	33.3 M	32.9 M	+0.4 M	98.8%
Dry Handling	7th	76.5 s	75.3 s	+1.2 s	98.43%

Wet

97.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	2nd	40.9 M	39.5 M	+1.4 M	96.58%
Wet Handling	2nd	78 s	77.7 s	+0.3 s	99.62%
Wet Circle	3rd	11.9 s	11.7 s	+0.2 s	98.32%
Straight Aqua	6th	79.4 Km/H	84.2 Km/H	-4.8 Km/H	94.3%

Comfort

100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	1st	70 dB			100%

Value

87.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	7th	8.7 kg / t	7.6 kg / t	+1.1 kg / t	87.36%

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Vredestein Ultrac

225/45 R17 94Y

• EU Label: C/A/69
• 3PMSF: no
• Weight: 8.96 kgs

The Vredestein Ultrac focuses on providing a balanced driving experience with a strong emphasis on safety. It offers good grip levels in both dry and wet conditions, along with a comfortable ride and good fuel economy. Its one drawback is a slightly longer braking distance in the wet compared to some rivals.

Dry

98.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	5th	33.7 M	32.9 M	+0.8 M	97.63%
Dry Handling	3rd	75.7 s	75.3 s	+0.4 s	99.47%

Wet

95.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	8th	44.1 M	39.5 M	+4.6 M	89.57%
Wet Handling	4th	78.4 s	77.7 s	+0.7 s	99.11%
Wet Circle	3rd	11.9 s	11.7 s	+0.2 s	98.32%
Straight Aqua	7th	79.3 Km/H	84.2 Km/H	-4.9 Km/H	94.18%

Comfort

98.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	3rd	71 dB	70 dB	+1 dB	98.59%

Value

96.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	4th	7.9 kg / t	7.6 kg / t	+0.3 kg / t	96.2%

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Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN

225/45 R17 94Y

• EU Label: B/A/71
• 3PMSF: no
• Weight: 9.14 kgs

The Firestone Roadhawk 2 is a value-oriented tyre with a focus on balanced performance. It delivers a good all-around driving experience and stands out for its excellent fuel efficiency, but doesn't have any specific areas where it truly excels.

Dry

97.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	6th	34.2 M	32.9 M	+1.3 M	96.2%
Dry Handling	8th	76.6 s	75.3 s	+1.3 s	98.3%

Wet

97.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	4th	43.1 M	39.5 M	+3.6 M	91.65%
Wet Handling	5th	78.8 s	77.7 s	+1.1 s	98.6%
Wet Circle	2nd	11.8 s	11.7 s	+0.1 s	99.15%
Straight Aqua	1st	84.2 Km/H			100%

Comfort

97.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	7th	72 dB	70 dB	+2 dB	97.22%

Value

97.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	3rd	7.8 kg / t	7.6 kg / t	+0.2 kg / t	97.44%

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Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun

225/45 R17 94W

• EU Label: D/A/69
• 3PMSF: no
• Weight: 9.78 kgs

The Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun is a decent tyre for everyday driving, offering a comfortable ride and reasonable performance in both wet and dry conditions. However, this older model suffers from high rolling resistance, meaning it will use more fuel than its competitors.

Dry

97.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	8th	34.3 M	32.9 M	+1.4 M	95.92%
Dry Handling	5th	76.4 s	75.3 s	+1.1 s	98.56%

Wet

95.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	5th	43.2 M	39.5 M	+3.7 M	91.44%
Wet Handling	6th	79.2 s	77.7 s	+1.5 s	98.11%
Wet Circle	3rd	11.9 s	11.7 s	+0.2 s	98.32%
Straight Aqua	8th	79.2 Km/H	84.2 Km/H	-5 Km/H	94.06%

Comfort

98.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	3rd	71 dB	70 dB	+1 dB	98.59%

Value

85.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	9th	8.9 kg / t	7.6 kg / t	+1.3 kg / t	85.39%

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Michelin Primacy 4+

225/45 R17 94W

• EU Label: C/A/70
• 3PMSF: no
• Weight: 9.02 kgs

The Michelin Primacy 4+ prioritises comfort and fuel efficiency above all else. It provides an exceptionally quiet and smooth ride while helping you save on fuel, but its wet braking performance isn't the best and it lacks the sporty handling of some competitors.

Dry

98.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	4th	33.6 M	32.9 M	+0.7 M	97.92%
Dry Handling	5th	76.4 s	75.3 s	+1.1 s	98.56%

Wet

94.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	9th	44.6 M	39.5 M	+5.1 M	88.57%
Wet Handling	9th	80.8 s	77.7 s	+3.1 s	96.16%
Wet Circle	9th	12.4 s	11.7 s	+0.7 s	94.35%
Straight Aqua	4th	81.9 Km/H	84.2 Km/H	-2.3 Km/H	97.27%

Comfort

100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	1st	70 dB			100%

Value

100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	1st	7.6 kg / t			100%

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Maxxis Premitra HP5

225/45 R17 94W

• EU Label: C/A/70
• 3PMSF: no
• Weight: 8.96 kgs

The Maxxis Premitra 5 is a budget-friendly option that delivers acceptable grip and overall performance. However, its high rolling resistance negatively impacts fuel economy, and it tends to be noisy on the road.

Dry

97.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	6th	34.2 M	32.9 M	+1.3 M	96.2%
Dry Handling	4th	76 s	75.3 s	+0.7 s	99.08%

Wet

95.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	7th	43.3 M	39.5 M	+3.8 M	91.22%
Wet Handling	7th	80.6 s	77.7 s	+2.9 s	96.4%
Wet Circle	7th	12.1 s	11.7 s	+0.4 s	96.69%
Straight Aqua	2nd	83.2 Km/H	84.2 Km/H	-1 Km/H	98.81%

Comfort

95.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	9th	73 dB	70 dB	+3 dB	95.89%

Value

86.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	8th	8.8 kg / t	7.6 kg / t	+1.2 kg / t	86.36%

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Bridgestone Turanza 6

225/45 R17 94Y

• EU Label: B/A/70
• 3PMSF: no
• Weight: 9.26 kgs

The Bridgestone Turanza 6 prioritizes fuel efficiency and a comfortable ride. It offers a quiet driving experience, however, its grip in wet conditions is only average.

Dry

96.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	9th	34.8 M	32.9 M	+1.9 M	94.54%
Dry Handling	9th	76.8 s	75.3 s	+1.5 s	98.05%

Wet

94.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	5th	43.2 M	39.5 M	+3.7 M	91.44%
Wet Handling	7th	80.6 s	77.7 s	+2.9 s	96.4%
Wet Circle	8th	12.2 s	11.7 s	+0.5 s	95.9%
Straight Aqua	9th	78.6 Km/H	84.2 Km/H	-5.6 Km/H	93.35%

Comfort

98.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	3rd	71 dB	70 dB	+1 dB	98.59%

Value

100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	1st	7.6 kg / t			100%

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