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2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test

Overall test winnerContinental PremiumContact 7

The 2024 ADAC summer tyre test tested sixteen tyres in the popular 215/55 R17 size.

Tyres tested
16
Tested size
215/55 R17
Disciplines
10

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16 Tyres tested

Published finishing positions, with the strengths and considerations from this test. Owner reviews cover other sizes and driving conditions.

2nd

Michelin Primacy 4+

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The evidence behind the verdict

Below is the data from the excellent 2024 ADAC summer tyre test, which tested sixteen tyres in the popular 215/55 R17 size.

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

ADAC do not share all the data they use to read their final order, but they do share some very interesting test results, including wear! We've added a value calculation to the results comparing the reported purchase price against projected total mileage.

Dry

The new Continental PremiumContact 7 had a good advantage in dry braking over the second placed Michelin, which drew with the Linglong Sport Master.

Dry Braking

Dry braking in meters (100 - 0 km/h)

Lower is better ↓
Dry Braking
Position / TyreResultGap to bestResidual speed
35.4 m Best 0 km/h
37.3 m +1.90 m 29 km/h
37.3 m +1.90 m 29 km/h
37.5 m +2.10 m 31 km/h
37.7 m +2.30 m 32 km/h
37.7 m +2.30 m 32 km/h
37.8 m +2.40 m 33 km/h
37.8 m +2.40 m 33 km/h
37.9 m +2.50 m 33 km/h
37.9 m +2.50 m 33 km/h
38 m +2.60 m 34 km/h
38.1 m +2.70 m 35 km/h
38.1 m +2.70 m 35 km/h
38.4 m +3.00 m 36 km/h
38.9 m +3.50 m 39 km/h
40.9 m +5.50 m 48 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 15.5% (5.5 m ≈ 1.2 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Semperit Speed Life 3 would still be travelling at 48 km/h when the Continental PremiumContact 7 had stopped.

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

Wet

The Continental also aced the wet braking test on both tarmac and concrete.

Wet Braking

Wet braking in meters (80 - 0 km/h)

Lower is better ↓
Wet Braking
Position / TyreResultGap to bestResidual speed
28.5 m Best 0 km/h
31.1 m +2.60 m 38 km/h
32.6 m +4.10 m 46 km/h
32.7 m +4.20 m 47 km/h
32.8 m +4.30 m 47 km/h
32.8 m +4.30 m 47 km/h
33 m +4.50 m 48 km/h
33.2 m +4.70 m 49 km/h
33.3 m +4.80 m 49 km/h
33.6 m +5.10 m 51 km/h
34.1 m +5.60 m 53 km/h
34.4 m +5.90 m 54 km/h
34.6 m +6.10 m 55 km/h
34.6 m +6.10 m 55 km/h
34.9 m +6.40 m 56 km/h
35.1 m +6.60 m 56 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 23.2% (6.6 m ≈ 1.5 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Goodride Solmax 1 would still be travelling at 56 km/h when the Continental PremiumContact 7 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 ↓
Wet Braking - Concrete
Position / TyreResultGap to bestResidual speed
32 m Best 0 km/h
35.8 m +3.80 m 42 km/h
36.3 m +4.30 m 45 km/h
36.3 m +4.30 m 45 km/h
37.1 m +5.10 m 48 km/h
37.2 m +5.20 m 49 km/h
37.3 m +5.30 m 49 km/h
37.4 m +5.40 m 49 km/h
38.2 m +6.20 m 52 km/h
38.3 m +6.30 m 53 km/h
38.3 m +6.30 m 53 km/h
39.1 m +7.10 m 55 km/h
39.5 m +7.50 m 57 km/h
39.9 m +7.90 m 58 km/h
40 m +8.00 m 58 km/h
40.1 m +8.10 m 58 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 25.3% (8.1 m ≈ 1.8 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Goodride Solmax 1 would still be travelling at 58 km/h when the Continental PremiumContact 7 had stopped.

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

On average the Vredestein Ultrac was best in the deeper water of aquaplaning tests.

Straight Aqua

Float Speed in Km/H

Higher is better ↑
Straight Aqua
Position / TyreResultGap to best
78.5 km/h Best
78.4 km/h -0.10 km/h
77.8 km/h -0.70 km/h
77.7 km/h -0.80 km/h
77.4 km/h -1.10 km/h
77.3 km/h -1.20 km/h
76.8 km/h -1.70 km/h
76.7 km/h -1.80 km/h
76.4 km/h -2.10 km/h
75.3 km/h -3.20 km/h
75.1 km/h -3.40 km/h
74.9 km/h -3.60 km/h
74.3 km/h -4.20 km/h
74.2 km/h -4.30 km/h
74 km/h -4.50 km/h
73.8 km/h -4.70 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 6% (4.7 Km/H).

Curved Aquaplaning

Remaining lateral acceleration

Higher is better ↑
Curved Aquaplaning
Position / TyreResultGap to best
3.5 m/sec2 Best
3.5 m/sec2 Best
3.3 m/sec2 -0.20 m/sec2
3.3 m/sec2 -0.20 m/sec2
3.3 m/sec2 -0.20 m/sec2
3.3 m/sec2 -0.20 m/sec2
3.2 m/sec2 -0.30 m/sec2
3.2 m/sec2 -0.30 m/sec2
3.1 m/sec2 -0.40 m/sec2
3.1 m/sec2 -0.40 m/sec2
3.1 m/sec2 -0.40 m/sec2
3 m/sec2 -0.50 m/sec2
2.9 m/sec2 -0.60 m/sec2
2.8 m/sec2 -0.70 m/sec2
2.8 m/sec2 -0.70 m/sec2
2.7 m/sec2 -0.80 m/sec2

The difference between best and worst was 22.9% (0.8 m/sec2).

Comfort

The cheaper tyres performed very well in the external noise tests with Sailun and Linglong leading the way.

Noise

External noise in dB

Lower is better ↓
Noise
Position / TyreResultGap to best
70 dB Best
70.6 dB +0.60 dB
70.7 dB +0.70 dB
71 dB +1.00 dB
71.3 dB +1.30 dB
71.4 dB +1.40 dB
71.4 dB +1.40 dB
71.5 dB +1.50 dB
71.6 dB +1.60 dB
71.6 dB +1.60 dB
71.7 dB +1.70 dB
71.7 dB +1.70 dB
71.7 dB +1.70 dB
71.8 dB +1.80 dB
71.8 dB +1.80 dB
72.6 dB +2.60 dB

The difference between best and worst was 3.7% (2.6 dB).

Value

Kumho narrowly beat Goodyear to be the best wearing tyres on test, and the quick stopping Continental matched the Michelin for third place.

Wear

Predicted tread life in KM

Higher is better ↑
Wear
Position / TyreResultGap to bestcost per 1,000 miles
69,300 KM Best $8.23
68,800 KM -500 KM $10.88
60,300 KM -9,000 KM $13.41
60,300 KM -9,000 KM $12.89
55,200 KM -14,100 KM $11.53
49,900 KM -19,400 KM $12.69
47,900 KM -21,400 KM $15.79
46,300 KM -23,000 KM $13.13
43,700 KM -25,600 KM $16.11
42,700 KM -26,600 KM $13.11
40,800 KM -28,500 KM $14.40
40,400 KM -28,900 KM $15.66
38,000 KM -31,300 KM $13.39
37,400 KM -31,900 KM $12.30
35,600 KM -33,700 KM $15.73
27,200 KM -42,100 KM $23.38

The difference between best and worst was 60.8% (42,100 KM). Over 25,000 miles the cheapest tyre to own (Kumho Ecsta HS52) works out $379 cheaper than the most expensive (Vredestein Ultrac).

How this is calculated

Tyre life here is the manufacturer's treadwear warranty, NOT measured wear - treat it as the maker's promise, not a test result.

Tyre life is the manufacturer's treadwear warranty, not measured wear. Assumes $80 fitting per set of four. US prices are from the time of the 2024 test; financing costs are excluded.

The low wear of the Kumho paired with its reasonable purchase price it proved to be the cheapest per 1000km driven.

Value

Dollars/1000 miles based on mileage warranty

Lower is better ↓
Value
Position / TyreResultGap to best
1.77 Price/1000 Best
2.43 Price/1000 +0.66 Price/1000
2.52 Price/1000 +0.75 Price/1000
2.54 Price/1000 +0.77 Price/1000
2.77 Price/1000 +1.00 Price/1000
2.81 Price/1000 +1.04 Price/1000
2.82 Price/1000 +1.05 Price/1000
2.85 Price/1000 +1.08 Price/1000
2.89 Price/1000 +1.12 Price/1000
3.02 Price/1000 +1.25 Price/1000
3.11 Price/1000 +1.34 Price/1000
3.37 Price/1000 +1.60 Price/1000
3.42 Price/1000 +1.65 Price/1000
3.53 Price/1000 +1.76 Price/1000
3.57 Price/1000 +1.80 Price/1000
5.11 Price/1000 +3.34 Price/1000

The difference between best and worst was 188.7% (3.34 Price/1000).

ADAC test fuel consumption by driving, not on a machine. The results were very close with three tyres tying for top spot.

Fuel Consumption

Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km

Lower is better ↓
Fuel Consumption
Position / TyreResultGap to bestExtra fuel / year
5.7 l/100km Best £0
5.7 l/100km Best £0
5.7 l/100km Best £0
5.8 l/100km +0.10 l/100km £28
5.8 l/100km +0.10 l/100km £28
5.8 l/100km +0.10 l/100km £28
5.9 l/100km +0.20 l/100km £55
5.9 l/100km +0.20 l/100km £55
5.9 l/100km +0.20 l/100km £55
5.9 l/100km +0.20 l/100km £55
5.9 l/100km +0.20 l/100km £55
5.9 l/100km +0.20 l/100km £55
5.9 l/100km +0.20 l/100km £55
5.9 l/100km +0.20 l/100km £55
5.9 l/100km +0.20 l/100km £55
6 l/100km +0.30 l/100km £83

The difference between best and worst was 5.3% (0.3 l/100km). Over 19,000 km a year at £1.45/L, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun uses about 57 L (£83) more fuel than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.

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19,000 km
£1.45/L
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.

As usual, Michelin had the lowest wearing compound which means it produced the lowest amount of environmental pollution.

Abrasion

Weight of Tyre Wear Particles Lost (mg/km/t)

Lower is better ↓
Abrasion
Position / TyreResultGap to best
48.1 mg/km/t Best
51.9 mg/km/t +3.80 mg/km/t
55 mg/km/t +6.90 mg/km/t
58.7 mg/km/t +10.60 mg/km/t
60.1 mg/km/t +12.00 mg/km/t
67.4 mg/km/t +19.30 mg/km/t
70.4 mg/km/t +22.30 mg/km/t
72 mg/km/t +23.90 mg/km/t
73 mg/km/t +24.90 mg/km/t
73.5 mg/km/t +25.40 mg/km/t
79.8 mg/km/t +31.70 mg/km/t
80.8 mg/km/t +32.70 mg/km/t
81.2 mg/km/t +33.10 mg/km/t
82.5 mg/km/t +34.40 mg/km/t
87.3 mg/km/t +39.20 mg/km/t
102.7 mg/km/t +54.60 mg/km/t

The difference between best and worst was 113.5% (54.6 mg/km/t).

Results

1st

Continental PremiumContact 7

215/55 R17
Continental PremiumContact 7
The Continental PremiumContact 7 excels in driving safety for both dry and wet road conditions in this year's test, achieving the top marks for its excellent steering feedback, safe handling at the limit, and shortest braking distances, though it receives an average rating for aquaplaning resistance. While it demonstrates very good projected mileage and low tyre wear, its environmental impact rating is slightly reduced due to its relatively high weight and average noise levels, narrowly missing a high rating in efficiency.
Dry100%
Wet96.1%
Comfort98.2%
Value82.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better1st / 1635.4 mBest in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better1st / 1628.5 mBest in this discipline
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better1st / 1632 mBest in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better15th / 1674 km/h-4.50 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better14th / 162.8 m/sec2-0.70 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better5th / 1671.3 dB+1.30 dB
WearHigher is better3rd / 1660300 KM-9,000.00 KM
ValueLower is better9th / 162.89 Price/1000+1.12 Price/1000
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better7th / 165.9 l/100km+0.20 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better5th / 1660.1 mg/km/t+12.00 mg/km/t
EU Label
C/A/71
Price
174.00
2nd

Michelin Primacy 4+

215/55 R17
Michelin Primacy 4+
The Michelin Primacy 4+ earns a solid rating for driving safety, delivering good steering feedback and secure handling at the limit on dry roads, along with a commendable short braking distance. Its performance on wet roads is also rated positively, with good marks in braking distance measurements and handling, allowing the test vehicle to be safely and easily maneuvered. However, it just misses a high rating in aquaplaning tests. In terms of environmental impact, the Primacy 4+ secures the second-best rating in the test. Its projected mileage is rated as very good, and tyre wear is minimal. Thanks to its low weight and fuel consumption, it also achieves a good rating in efficiency.
Dry94.9%
Wet89.1%
Comfort99%
Value87%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better2nd / 1637.3 m+1.90 m
Wet BrakingLower is better2nd / 1631.1 m+2.60 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better5th / 1637.1 m+5.10 m
Straight AquaHigher is better10th / 1675.3 km/h-3.20 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better13th / 162.9 m/sec2-0.60 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better3rd / 1670.7 dB+0.70 dB
WearHigher is better3rd / 1660300 KM-9,000.00 KM
ValueLower is better10th / 163.02 Price/1000+1.25 Price/1000
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better4th / 165.8 l/100km+0.10 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better1st / 1648.1 mg/km/tBest in this discipline
EU Label
B/A/70
Price
182.00
3rd

Kumho Ecsta HS52

215/55 R17
Kumho Ecsta HS52
The Kumho Ecsta HS52 earns a solid rating in driving safety, providing good steering feedback and secure handling at the limit on dry roads, complemented by a short braking distance. On wet roads, it impresses with its braking performance and wet handling, offering good grip and easy, secure maneuverability. However, its aquaplaning performance is rated as average. Overall, the Kumho receives a good rating for wet performance. In terms of environmental impact, the Kumho achieves only an average outcome. While it scores well in projected mileage and wear, its higher tyre weight results in only average efficiency. The sustainability of this tyre, produced in China/Korea, is rated as sufficient.
Dry92.9%
Wet88.7%
Comfort96.4%
Value96.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better12th / 1638.1 m+2.70 m
Wet BrakingLower is better5th / 1632.8 m+4.30 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better2nd / 1635.8 m+3.80 m
Straight AquaHigher is better16th / 1673.8 km/h-4.70 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better12th / 163 m/sec2-0.50 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better16th / 1672.6 dB+2.60 dB
WearHigher is better1st / 1669300 KMBest in this discipline
ValueLower is better1st / 161.77 Price/1000Best in this discipline
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better7th / 165.9 l/100km+0.20 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better3rd / 1655 mg/km/t+6.90 mg/km/t
EU Label
C/A/72
Price
123.00
4th

Debica Presto UHP2

215/55 R17
Debica Presto UHP2
The Debica Presto UHP 2 is rated as good on dry roads but achieves only an average rating in wet conditions and overall driving safety. On dry roads, it provides just average steering feedback, making it challenging for drivers to immediately find the necessary steering angle for curves. However, its handling at the limit and braking distance are still rated as good, barely earning a good rating for dry performance. On wet roads, the Debica Presto UHP 2 does not surpass an average rating. While its aquaplaning resistance receives good marks, its braking performance and handling are deemed average. The tyre offers a moderate level of grip and satisfactorily combines longitudinal and lateral forces. In terms of environmental impact, the Presto UHP 2 narrowly misses a higher rating. Its projected mileage and wear are rated as nearly good. Additionally, its fuel consumption and low weight contribute to a good efficiency rating.
Dry93.4%
Wet87.7%
Comfort97.8%
Value71.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better9th / 1637.9 m+2.50 m
Wet BrakingLower is better13th / 1634.6 m+6.10 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better8th / 1637.4 m+5.40 m
Straight AquaHigher is better6th / 1677.3 km/h-1.20 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better3rd / 163.3 m/sec2-0.20 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better9th / 1671.6 dB+1.60 dB
WearHigher is better10th / 1642700 KM-26,600.00 KM
ValueLower is better6th / 162.81 Price/1000+1.04 Price/1000
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better7th / 165.9 l/100km+0.20 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better12th / 1680.8 mg/km/t+32.70 mg/km/t
EU Label
C/A/71
Price
120.00
5th

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

215/55 R17
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
The Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 receives a just satisfactory rating in driving safety. On dry roads, it provides good steering feedback, precise control, and secure handling at the limit, along with a short braking distance, earning a solid good rating for dry performance. However, on wet roads, the Sport Maxx RT2 narrowly misses achieving more than a satisfactory rating. While it performs well in aquaplaning tests with good marks, it only achieves satisfactory results in braking distance measurements and wet handling. The tyre offers a medium level of grip and combines longitudinal and lateral forces satisfactorily. In terms of environmental impact, the Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 just falls short of a good rating. Its projected mileage and wear are rated as nearly good, as are its weight and fuel consumption. However, due to slightly higher rolling noise and just satisfactory sustainability, it narrowly misses a good evaluation.
Dry94.4%
Wet88.2%
Comfort97.5%
Value69.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better4th / 1637.5 m+2.10 m
Wet BrakingLower is better12th / 1634.4 m+5.90 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better9th / 1638.2 m+6.20 m
Straight AquaHigher is better3rd / 1677.8 km/h-0.70 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better1st / 163.5 m/sec2Best in this discipline
NoiseLower is better14th / 1671.8 dB+1.80 dB
WearHigher is better9th / 1643700 KM-25,600.00 KM
ValueLower is better15th / 163.57 Price/1000+1.80 Price/1000
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better7th / 165.9 l/100km+0.20 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better11th / 1679.8 mg/km/t+31.70 mg/km/t
EU Label
C/A/70
Price
156.00
6th

Bridgestone Turanza 6

215/55 R17
Bridgestone Turanza 6
The new Bridgestone Turanza 6 achieves only a satisfactory rating in driving safety due to minor weaknesses on both dry and wet roads. On dry roads, it fails to provide the necessary steering feedback, making it somewhat difficult for drivers to accurately adjust the steering angle for curves as required for a good rating. Its handling at the limit is also rated as just satisfactory, although it does secure a good rating for its braking distance. On wet surfaces, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 shows slight weaknesses, with its wet performance also deemed satisfactory within the test group. While it receives good marks in aquaplaning tests, these are not enough to offset its satisfactory performance in braking distance measurements and wet handling ability, where it offers a medium level of grip and suboptimal combination of longitudinal and lateral forces. In terms of environmental impact, the new Bridgestone Turanza 6 achieves a clearly good result. Its projected mileage and wear are rated as good, and it also records a good efficiency rating. However, it falls short of receiving good ratings in external noise and sustainability.
Dry93.2%
Wet85.6%
Comfort98%
Value73.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better11th / 1638 m+2.60 m
Wet BrakingLower is better13th / 1634.6 m+6.10 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better14th / 1639.9 m+7.90 m
Straight AquaHigher is better1st / 1678.5 km/hBest in this discipline
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better7th / 163.2 m/sec2-0.30 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better6th / 1671.4 dB+1.40 dB
WearHigher is better7th / 1647900 KM-21,400.00 KM
ValueLower is better14th / 163.53 Price/1000+1.76 Price/1000
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better1st / 165.7 l/100kmBest in this discipline
AbrasionLower is better9th / 1673 mg/km/t+24.90 mg/km/t
EU Label
B/A/70
Price
169.00
7th

Fulda SportControl 2

215/55 R17
Fulda SportControl 2
The Fulda SportControl 2 achieves a good rating on dry roads but does not surpass a satisfactory rating in wet conditions, impacting its overall safety rating. On dry roads, it provides satisfactory steering feedback but is considered safe at the limit, with its braking distance rated clearly good compared to the test field. However, on wet surfaces, the SportControl 2 misses a good rating, showing strength in aquaplaning resistance but only achieving satisfactory results in wet braking and handling, offering a medium level of grip and suboptimal combination of longitudinal and lateral forces. In terms of environmental impact, the SportControl 2 narrowly misses a good rating, with its projected mileage and wear assessed as just satisfactory. However, its efficiency is rated as good due to low weight and fuel consumption.
Dry93.7%
Wet86.8%
Comfort97.6%
Value68%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better7th / 1637.8 m+2.40 m
Wet BrakingLower is better15th / 1634.9 m+6.40 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better10th / 1638.3 m+6.30 m
Straight AquaHigher is better4th / 1677.7 km/h-0.80 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better3rd / 163.3 m/sec2-0.20 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better11th / 1671.7 dB+1.70 dB
WearHigher is better12th / 1640400 KM-28,900.00 KM
ValueLower is better13th / 163.42 Price/1000+1.65 Price/1000
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better7th / 165.9 l/100km+0.20 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better14th / 1682.5 mg/km/t+34.40 mg/km/t
EU Label
C/A/71
Price
138.00
8th

Hankook Ventus Prime 4

215/55 R17
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
The Hankook Ventus Prime4 achieves only a satisfactory rating, primarily due to its wet performance. On dry roads, it provides satisfactory steering feedback and is considered safe at the limit, with its braking distance rated as good compared to other tyres in the test. However, on wet roads, the Ventus Prime4 narrowly misses a good rating in braking distance measurements and clearly falls short in wet handling, offering a medium level of grip and suboptimal integration of longitudinal and lateral forces. Its aquaplaning resistance is also rated as just satisfactory. In terms of environmental impact, the Ventus Prime4 receives a good rating, with both its projected mileage and wear rated as good. Its weight is considered good for efficiency, and it nearly achieves a very good rating in fuel consumption.
Dry92.9%
Wet84.8%
Comfort97.8%
Value80.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better12th / 1638.1 m+2.70 m
Wet BrakingLower is better5th / 1632.8 m+4.30 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better12th / 1639.1 m+7.10 m
Straight AquaHigher is better13th / 1674.3 km/h-4.20 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better16th / 162.7 m/sec2-0.80 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better9th / 1671.6 dB+1.60 dB
WearHigher is better6th / 1649900 KM-19,400.00 KM
ValueLower is better5th / 162.77 Price/1000+1.00 Price/1000
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better1st / 165.7 l/100kmBest in this discipline
AbrasionLower is better4th / 1658.7 mg/km/t+10.60 mg/km/t
EU Label
B/A/69
Price
138.00
9th

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

215/55 R17
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 only achieves a satisfactory rating, with its dry performance being the limiting factor. On dry surfaces, it provides just adequate steering feedback and does not exceed a satisfactory rating in handling at the limit. The insufficient steering feedback makes it challenging to accurately adjust the steering angle for curves, leading to a tendency for the test vehicle to oversteer during sudden evasion maneuvers. However, the tyre does achieve a clearly good rating in braking distance. Overall, its dry performance does not surpass a satisfactory outcome. On wet roads, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 narrowly misses a good rating in braking and aquaplaning but secures a good grade in wet handling due to its controllability. In terms of environmental impact, it falls just short of an excellent evaluation but still impresses with a very high projected mileage in the wear test, low wear, low tyre weight, and low fuel consumption.
Dry93.4%
Wet86.8%
Comfort98.6%
Value92.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better9th / 1637.9 m+2.50 m
Wet BrakingLower is better9th / 1633.3 m+4.80 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better10th / 1638.3 m+6.30 m
Straight AquaHigher is better12th / 1674.9 km/h-3.60 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better9th / 163.1 m/sec2-0.40 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better4th / 1671 dB+1.00 dB
WearHigher is better2nd / 1668800 KM-500.00 KM
ValueLower is better2nd / 162.43 Price/1000+0.66 Price/1000
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better4th / 165.8 l/100km+0.10 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better2nd / 1651.9 mg/km/t+3.80 mg/km/t
EU Label
B/A/70
Price
167.00
10th

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun

215/55 R17
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
The Falken Ziex ZE 310 EcoRun achieves only a satisfactory overall result, primarily due to its dry performance. On dry surfaces, it fails to provide precise steering feedback, making it difficult for drivers to adjust the steering angle for curves accurately, which precludes a good rating. Its handling at the limit is also rated as just satisfactory, though it does receive a good rating for its braking distance. In wet conditions, the Falken Ziex ZE 310 EcoRun performs better, securing good ratings in braking distance measurements and aquaplaning resistance, but narrowly misses a good rating in handling. While the vehicle can be safely driven on the course, increased grip and precision would improve its performance. Environmentally, the Falken Ziex ZE 310 EcoRun only achieves a satisfactory rating. It scores well for projected mileage and wear, but its status as the heaviest tyre in the test leads to only an adequate rating in that criterion. Its fuel consumption is barely rated as good, and sustainability, particularly for tyres produced in Turkey, is deemed adequate.
Dry93.9%
Wet90.4%
Comfort98%
Value74%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better5th / 1637.7 m+2.30 m
Wet BrakingLower is better3rd / 1632.6 m+4.10 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better3rd / 1636.3 m+4.30 m
Straight AquaHigher is better5th / 1677.4 km/h-1.10 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better3rd / 163.3 m/sec2-0.20 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better6th / 1671.4 dB+1.40 dB
WearHigher is better8th / 1646300 KM-23,000.00 KM
ValueLower is better8th / 162.85 Price/1000+1.08 Price/1000
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better16th / 166 l/100km+0.30 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better8th / 1672 mg/km/t+23.90 mg/km/t
EU Label
C/A/69
Price
132.00
11th

Nexen N Fera Primus

215/55 R17
Nexen N Fera Primus
The Nexen N'Fera Primus receives a satisfactory rating in driving safety, failing to achieve a good rating in both dry and wet conditions. On dry roads, it provides barely satisfactory steering feedback and does not surpass a satisfactory rating in handling at the limit. A lack of precise steering feedback makes it challenging to accurately adjust the steering angle for curves, leading to a tendency for the vehicle to oversteer during sudden evasion maneuvers. However, the tyre achieves a clearly good rating in braking distance. On wet surfaces, the N'Fera Primus secures good ratings in braking distance measurements and lateral aquaplaning but only achieves satisfactory results in longitudinal aquaplaning and handling, preventing a good overall rating in wet performance. Environmentally, the Nexen narrowly misses a good rating, with its projected mileage, noise, and sustainability rated as just satisfactory, while its wear and efficiency are rated as good.
Dry92.2%
Wet88.4%
Comfort97.6%
Value70.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better14th / 1638.4 m+3.00 m
Wet BrakingLower is better7th / 1633 m+4.50 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better6th / 1637.2 m+5.20 m
Straight AquaHigher is better11th / 1675.1 km/h-3.40 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better7th / 163.2 m/sec2-0.30 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better11th / 1671.7 dB+1.70 dB
WearHigher is better11th / 1640800 KM-28,500.00 KM
ValueLower is better11th / 163.11 Price/1000+1.34 Price/1000
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better7th / 165.9 l/100km+0.20 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better10th / 1673.5 mg/km/t+25.40 mg/km/t
EU Label
B/B/70
Price
127.00
12th

Goodride Solmax 1

215/55 R17
Goodride Solmax 1
The Goodride Solmax 1 achieves only a satisfactory rating in this year's summer tyre test, primarily due to its performance on wet roads. On dry surfaces, it fails to provide sufficiently accurate steering feedback, making it challenging for drivers to adjust the steering angle for curves as needed for a good rating. Its handling at the limit is also rated as just satisfactory, although it scores a clearly good rating in braking distance. On wet surfaces, the Solmax 1 receives clear satisfactory ratings in braking distance and barely satisfactory in wet handling, demonstrating a relatively weak grip level and moderate ability to combine longitudinal and lateral forces. However, its aquaplaning resistance is rated as good. Environmentally, the Goodride Solmax 1 has a satisfactory impact, with both its projected mileage and wear rated as satisfactory. In terms of efficiency, it achieves a good rating due to low fuel consumption and a comparatively reasonable weight. However, the sustainability of this tyre, produced in China, is considered adequate.
Dry91%
Wet85.2%
Comfort97.9%
Value65.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better15th / 1638.9 m+3.50 m
Wet BrakingLower is better16th / 1635.1 m+6.60 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better16th / 1640.1 m+8.10 m
Straight AquaHigher is better8th / 1676.7 km/h-1.80 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better3rd / 163.3 m/sec2-0.20 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better8th / 1671.5 dB+1.50 dB
WearHigher is better15th / 1635600 KM-33,700.00 KM
ValueLower is better12th / 163.37 Price/1000+1.60 Price/1000
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better7th / 165.9 l/100km+0.20 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better15th / 1687.3 mg/km/t+39.20 mg/km/t
EU Label
C/A/72
Price
120.00
13th

Sailun Atrezzo ZSR2

215/55 R17
Sailun Atrezzo ZSR2
The Sailun Atrezzo ZSR2 achieves only a satisfactory rating in driving safety, providing just adequate steering feedback on dry roads and not exceeding a satisfactory rating in handling at the limit. The insufficient feedback affects the ability to accurately adjust the steering for curves, leading to a tendency for the vehicle to oversteer during sudden maneuvers. However, it does receive a clearly good rating in braking distance. Overall, its performance on dry roads is rated as satisfactory. On wet surfaces, the Sailun narrowly misses a good rating in both braking and aquaplaning, with only its wet handling performance being rated as just good. Thus, it achieves an overall satisfactory rating on wet roads. Environmentally, the Sailun also receives a satisfactory rating, with both its projected mileage and wear deemed satisfactory, albeit the latter just barely. It scores a good rating in efficiency due to low fuel consumption and a relatively low weight. However, the sustainability of this tyre, produced in China, is rated as adequate.
Dry93.9%
Wet86.4%
Comfort100%
Value70.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better5th / 1637.7 m+2.30 m
Wet BrakingLower is better4th / 1632.7 m+4.20 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better15th / 1640 m+8.00 m
Straight AquaHigher is better9th / 1676.4 km/h-2.10 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better9th / 163.1 m/sec2-0.40 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better1st / 1670 dBBest in this discipline
WearHigher is better13th / 1638000 KM-31,300.00 KM
ValueLower is better7th / 162.82 Price/1000+1.05 Price/1000
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better1st / 165.7 l/100kmBest in this discipline
AbrasionLower is better13th / 1681.2 mg/km/t+33.10 mg/km/t
EU Label
B/A/69
Price
107.00
14th

Semperit Speed Life 3

215/55 R17
Semperit Speed Life 3
The Semperit Speed-Life 3 receives a borderline satisfactory rating in driving safety, with only adequate steering feedback on dry roads and a similar rating in handling at the limit, leading to a tendency for the vehicle to oversteer during sudden maneuvers. Its braking performance is satisfactory, which just suffices for an overall satisfactory rating for its dry road properties. On wet roads, the Semperit Speed-Life 3 narrowly misses a good rating, achieving only satisfactory results in braking distance measurements and lateral aquaplaning. Despite good ratings in longitudinal aquaplaning and handling, it does not achieve a good overall wet performance rating. Environmentally, the Speed-Life 3 performs well, with a very good rating in projected mileage and good ratings in wear and efficiency. However, its noise level and sustainability receive satisfactory ratings.
Dry86.6%
Wet86%
Comfort97.6%
Value81.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better16th / 1640.9 m+5.50 m
Wet BrakingLower is better10th / 1633.6 m+5.10 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better13th / 1639.5 m+7.50 m
Straight AquaHigher is better7th / 1676.8 km/h-1.70 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better9th / 163.1 m/sec2-0.40 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better11th / 1671.7 dB+1.70 dB
WearHigher is better5th / 1655200 KM-14,100.00 KM
ValueLower is better3rd / 162.52 Price/1000+0.75 Price/1000
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better4th / 165.8 l/100km+0.10 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better6th / 1667.4 mg/km/t+19.30 mg/km/t
EU Label
C/B/72
Price
139.00
15th

Linglong Sport Master

215/55 R17
Linglong Sport Master
The Linglong Sport Master receives an overall satisfactory rating in driving safety. On dry roads, it provides only sufficient steering feedback and achieves an adequate rating in handling at the limit, with a tendency to oversteer during sudden evasive maneuvers and a slow stabilization time. Its braking performance on dry roads is also rated as satisfactory. In wet conditions, although the Sport Master achieves a good rating in braking distances, it only manages a satisfactory rating for aquaplaning resistance and handling, offering medium grip and suboptimal integration of longitudinal and lateral forces, leading to a satisfactory wet performance rating. Environmentally, the Linglong has a satisfactory impact, with satisfactory predicted mileage and good wear. Its efficiency is rated as good due to low fuel consumption and relatively low weight, but its sustainability, particularly for the tyre produced in China, is considered adequate.
Dry94.9%
Wet86.2%
Comfort99.2%
Value72.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better2nd / 1637.3 m+1.90 m
Wet BrakingLower is better8th / 1633.2 m+4.70 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better7th / 1637.3 m+5.30 m
Straight AquaHigher is better14th / 1674.2 km/h-4.30 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better14th / 162.8 m/sec2-0.70 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better2nd / 1670.6 dB+0.60 dB
WearHigher is better14th / 1637400 KM-31,900.00 KM
ValueLower is better4th / 162.54 Price/1000+0.77 Price/1000
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better7th / 165.9 l/100km+0.20 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better7th / 1670.4 mg/km/t+22.30 mg/km/t
EU Label
C/A/69
Price
95.00
16th

Vredestein Ultrac

215/55 R17
Vredestein Ultrac
The Vredestein Ultrac is rated as good in driving safety. It provides good steering feedback and secure handling at the limit on dry roads, along with a short braking distance. On wet roads, its properties are also considered good, including in braking distance measurements and aquaplaning resistance, although it narrowly misses a good rating in handling. The tyre offers a medium level of grip but needs to better combine longitudinal and lateral forces for a higher rating. In terms of environmental impact, the Vredestein Ultrac is rated as merely adequate overall due to its low projected mileage. It receives a satisfactory rating for wear but is praised for its efficiency, attributed to its low weight and fuel consumption.
Dry93.7%
Wet90.1%
Comfort97.5%
Value56.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better7th / 1637.8 m+2.40 m
Wet BrakingLower is better11th / 1634.1 m+5.60 m
Wet Braking - ConcreteLower is better3rd / 1636.3 m+4.30 m
Straight AquaHigher is better2nd / 1678.4 km/h-0.10 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better1st / 163.5 m/sec2Best in this discipline
NoiseLower is better14th / 1671.8 dB+1.80 dB
WearHigher is better16th / 1627200 KM-42,100.00 KM
ValueLower is better16th / 165.11 Price/1000+3.34 Price/1000
Fuel ConsumptionLower is better7th / 165.9 l/100km+0.20 l/100km
AbrasionLower is better16th / 16102.7 mg/km/t+54.60 mg/km/t
EU Label
C/A/69
Price
139.00

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Discussion

5 comments
  1. Caid archived

    Curious what you think Jonathan.

    I have a RWD Tesla Model 3 in Canada. I have dedicated winter tires I'll be using when temperatures drop. So I figured summer touring tires make sense over an all season touring tire.

    The OE Michelin Primacy MXM4s that came with the car are near worn out and I was not blown away by their life despite proper rotation, pressures etc (though I've never owned an EV before and maybe this is the norm).

    The shop I've historically dealt with (hopefully unintentionally) mislead me saying the Westlake Z007 (North American equivalent to the Goodride Solmax 1) is just using a one generation old Yokohama design which from what I researched is not the case.

    Do you think that a dedicated cheap summer touring (like that Goodride) will at least perform comparably in summer (or near enough) to the Michelin all season touring (MXM4)?

    I know what you say about cheap tires... Looking at the performance rankings these tires are not the best, but not horrendouse either. Not something I'd buy again, but they are already mounted and balanced.

    I'm deciding whether it's worth making a big deal of it from my local shop and or selling these and buying something else.

    Thanks for your input.

    #9489
    1. TyreReviews Caid archived

      In the dry it's like to out perform the MXM4. Wet is a good question, I would hope the Michelin would still have the advantage but I wouldn't really want to be on either of them.

      #9492
      1. Caid TyreReviews archived

        Thanks for the feedback. It's interesting quite how bad the MXM4s seem to sacrifice performance (in both wet and dry) just to cut down rolling resistance. Combine that with low tread life, it seems like a pretty bad tire for the money unless you're trying to eek every last kilometer out of an EVs charge.

        Coming into finding your guys' work, I just assumed all season = good in summer and nordic winter = good in winter. I never knew how much difference there was between budget and premium brands, and even between tire types.

        It's interesting I found a Tire Rack article showing Cross Climate 2's massively outperforming the MXM4 in both dry and wet handling and breaking. I'm sure in snow it'd be a complete bloodbath (though I have dedicated nordic winter tires anyways).

        Then you guys did an all season shootout where a mid tier Kumho summer tire stomped on the Cross Climate 2s in the dry and wet.

        So these Goodrides are worse than the Kumho on that test, but at least are hopefully better than the MXM4s I'm coming from.

        Shows how important buying the right type of tires is when cheap Goodride summer tires are likely going to outperform (at least in summer conditions) the expensive OEM Michelin tires that have to do everything, while having low rolling resistance.

        I'm going to see if the shop will swap them out for the Goodyear or Michelin UUHP summers on test here.

        The Goodrides look to perform bad in the wet to a point I don't want to risk my family's safety. And hilariously it's cost per KM is worse than the Goodyear or Michelins because they wear so poor.

        Thanks for the help!

        #9508
  2. MikeT archived

    The Turanza 6 is farther down than I had expected given how well the all season version has performed in testing…

    #9392
    1. TyreReviews MikeT archived

      The AS and summer are totally different tyres, they just share the same name. IT seems Bridgestone have given up some grip when aiming for wear, which is a natural trade.

      #9401
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