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2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test

Overall test winnerMichelin Primacy 4+

The 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test reviewed 20 premium touring summer tyres in size 205/55 R16.

Tyres tested
20
Tested size
205/55 R16
Disciplines
11

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Tyre shortlist

20 Tyres tested

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

1st

Michelin Primacy 4+

+Balanced, high performance potential, good handling qualities, short dry braking distances, exemplary mileage and economic efficiency.

−None mentioned.

2nd

Continental PremiumContact 7

+Premium profile with exemplary performance on wet and dry roads, shortest wet and dry braking distances, good mileage.

−None mentioned.

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3rd

Bridgestone Turanza 6

+New summer profile with balanced driving characteristics, safe wet/dry handling, short braking distances, very good mileage.

−None mentioned.

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Joint4th

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

+Outstanding mileage, stable and safe handling, moderate price, very good value for money.

−Moderate grip in wet conditions.

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Joint4th

Kumho Ecsta HS52

+Convincing performance on wet and dry roads, short wet and dry braking distances, affordable price.

−Moderate rolling comfort.

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6th

Firestone RoadHawk

+Brand tyre with sporty dynamic handling, short dry braking distances, good value for money.

−Increased rolling noise.

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Joint7th

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun

+Good safety reserves against aquaplaning, dynamic dry handling, short dry braking distances.

−Limited tread life.

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Joint7th

Hankook Ventus Prime 4

+Dynamic driving behavior on wet and dry roads, short dry braking distances, low rolling resistance.

−Moderate tread life.

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Joint7th

Toyo Proxes Comfort

+Dynamic wet and dry handling, short braking distances, quiet rolling noise, moderate price level.

−Low tread life.

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Joint10th

Dunlop Sport BluResponse

+Good aquaplaning qualities, short dry braking distances, fuel-saving rolling resistance.

−Average grip on wet roads.

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Joint10th

Fulda EcoControl HP2

+Short dry braking distances, quiet noise, outstanding mileage, good economic efficiency.

−Moderate lateral guidance on dry roads.

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Joint12th

BFGoodrich Advantage

+Dynamic dry handling, quiet rolling noise, low rolling resistance, affordable price.

−Tendency to understeer in wet conditions.

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Joint12th

Kleber Dynaxer HP4

+Good aquaplaning safety, short dry braking distances, good rolling comfort.

−Understeering handling, moderate tread life.

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Joint14th

Giti GitiSynergyH2

+Safe wet handling, short dry braking distances, moderate price.

−Tendency to understeer on dry roads, very high rolling resistance.

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Joint14th

GT Radial FE2

+Safe aquaplaning qualities, short dry braking distances, very affordable price.

−Average grip on wet and dry roads.

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16th

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

+Short dry braking distances, dynamic steering and handling.

−Satisfactory tread life and economic efficiency, increased price level.

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17th

Nexen N Fera Primus

+Good braking performance, dynamic wet handling.

−Delayed steering response, limited tread life/economic efficiency.

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18th

Uniroyal RainSport 5

+Good aquaplaning qualities, safe wet handling.

−Vague handling and limited lateral guidance on dry roads.

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19th

Maxxis Premitra HP5

+Good mileage, short dry braking distances.

−Delayed steering response, moderate grip level on wet and dry roads.

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20th

Vredestein Ultrac

+Excellent driving dynamics, short wet and dry braking distances, very good aquaplaning properties.

−Low tread life, increased rolling resistance.

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2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16

TyreMichelin Primacy 4+Continental PremiumContact 7Bridgestone Turanza 6Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2Kumho Ecsta HS52Firestone RoadHawkFalken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRunHankook Ventus Prime 4Toyo Proxes ComfortDunlop Sport BluResponseFulda EcoControl HP2BFGoodrich AdvantageKleber Dynaxer HP4Giti GitiSynergyH2GT Radial FE2Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2Nexen N Fera PrimusUniroyal RainSport 5Maxxis Premitra HP5Vredestein Ultrac
Position1st2nd3rdJoint 4thJoint 4th6thJoint 7thJoint 7thJoint 7thJoint 10thJoint 10thJoint 12thJoint 12thJoint 14thJoint 14th16th17th18th19th20th
Category scores (% of best)
Dry98.3%99.7%97.3%98.2%99.9%98.1%98.5%99%98.1%97.3%97.1%96.8%96.6%97.5%96.6%98.4%96.8%95.7%98%99%
Wet95.4%97.8%94.3%91.7%95.8%94.6%94.5%93.3%95.6%91.6%92.8%91.7%92.5%92%91.9%93.4%94.4%96.4%91.5%99.2%
Comfort99.5%97.6%97.6%100%98.9%97.1%98.1%98.6%99%98%99.7%98.6%99.2%97.2%97.8%98.2%98.8%99.2%97.4%98.2%
Value82.6%74.1%78.9%96.6%74.2%79.5%71.1%74.2%70.1%74.9%93.5%73.4%72.5%73.4%78.3%66.5%60.7%75.1%75%53.3%
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The full test

The evidence behind the verdict

The 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test reviewed 20 premium touring summer tyres in size 205/55 R16. The test focused on several key performance indicators including dry and wet braking, handling, noise, wear, value, and rolling resistance. 

Michelin Primacy 4+ ranked first, demonstrating a balanced performance with short braking distances and high efficiency. Continental PremiumContact 7 and Bridgestone Turanza 6 followed, showing strong wet and dry road performance and low wear levels.

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
100 → 0 km/h

Dry

The Continental PremiumContact 7 and Kumho Ecsta HS52 led dry braking, with the reference budget performing significantly worse.

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
35.4 m Best 0 km/h
35.9 m +0.50 m 15 km/h
36.1 m +0.70 m 18 km/h
36.2 m +0.80 m 19 km/h
36.3 m +0.90 m 20 km/h
36.3 m +0.90 m 20 km/h
36.4 m +1.00 m 22 km/h
36.5 m +1.10 m 23 km/h
36.6 m +1.20 m 24 km/h
36.6 m +1.20 m 24 km/h
36.7 m +1.30 m 24 km/h
36.8 m +1.40 m 25 km/h
36.9 m +1.50 m 26 km/h
36.9 m +1.50 m 26 km/h
37.2 m +1.80 m 29 km/h
37.4 m +2.00 m 30 km/h
37.4 m +2.00 m 30 km/h
37.4 m +2.00 m 30 km/h
37.9 m +2.50 m 33 km/h
RefReference Budget
39.6 m +4.20 m 42 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 11.9% (4.2 m ≈ 0.9 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Uniroyal RainSport 5 would still be travelling at 33 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.

The Falken Ziex ZE310 led the way in dry handling with the Vredestein Ultrac close behind.

Dry Handling

Dry Handling Average Speed

Higher is better ↑
Dry Handling
Position / TyreResultGap to best
116.2 km/h Best
116.1 km/h -0.10 km/h
116 km/h -0.20 km/h
116 km/h -0.20 km/h
115.7 km/h -0.50 km/h
115.6 km/h -0.60 km/h
115.5 km/h -0.70 km/h
115.4 km/h -0.80 km/h
115.2 km/h -1.00 km/h
115.1 km/h -1.10 km/h
114.9 km/h -1.30 km/h
114.7 km/h -1.50 km/h
114.6 km/h -1.60 km/h
114.5 km/h -1.70 km/h
114.4 km/h -1.80 km/h
114.4 km/h -1.80 km/h
114.3 km/h -1.90 km/h
114.1 km/h -2.10 km/h
113.9 km/h -2.30 km/h
113.8 km/h -2.40 km/h
RefReference Budget
112.9 km/h -3.30 km/h

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

Wet

Continental again led wet braking, this time with a small advantage over Kumho and Vredestein. As in the dry the reference budget tyre was a complete disaster.

Wet Braking

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

Lower is better ↓
Wet Braking
Position / TyreResultGap to bestResidual speed
40.3 m Best 0 km/h
40.8 m +0.50 m 14 km/h
41.6 m +1.30 m 23 km/h
42.9 m +2.60 m 32 km/h
43.3 m +3.00 m 34 km/h
43.3 m +3.00 m 34 km/h
43.3 m +3.00 m 34 km/h
43.3 m +3.00 m 34 km/h
43.6 m +3.30 m 36 km/h
43.7 m +3.40 m 36 km/h
44.4 m +4.10 m 40 km/h
44.4 m +4.10 m 40 km/h
44.9 m +4.60 m 42 km/h
45 m +4.70 m 42 km/h
45.4 m +5.10 m 44 km/h
45.6 m +5.30 m 44 km/h
45.8 m +5.50 m 45 km/h
46.1 m +5.80 m 46 km/h
46.5 m +6.20 m 47 km/h
46.9 m +6.60 m 49 km/h
RefReference Budget
52.5 m +12.20 m 63 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 30.3% (12.2 m ≈ 2.7 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Dunlop Sport BluResponse would still be travelling at 49 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.

The Vredestein Ultrac was the fastest around wet handling, with the Kumho again showing well

Wet Handling

Wet Handling Average Speed

Higher is better ↑
Wet Handling
Position / TyreResultGap to best
76.2 km/h Best
75.7 km/h -0.50 km/h
75.6 km/h -0.60 km/h
75.5 km/h -0.70 km/h
75.4 km/h -0.80 km/h
75.3 km/h -0.90 km/h
74.8 km/h -1.40 km/h
74.7 km/h -1.50 km/h
74.6 km/h -1.60 km/h
74.5 km/h -1.70 km/h
74.5 km/h -1.70 km/h
74.5 km/h -1.70 km/h
74.3 km/h -1.90 km/h
74.2 km/h -2.00 km/h
74.2 km/h -2.00 km/h
74.1 km/h -2.10 km/h
73.6 km/h -2.60 km/h
73.5 km/h -2.70 km/h
73.3 km/h -2.90 km/h
73.1 km/h -3.10 km/h
RefReference Budget
64.7 km/h -11.50 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 15.1% (11.5 Km/H).

The Vredestein Ultrac was the best in both straight and curved aquaplaning with the Uniroyal Rainsport 5 second in both of the deeper water tests.

Straight Aqua

Float Speed in Km/H

Higher is better ↑
Straight Aqua
Position / TyreResultGap to best
86.8 km/h Best
85.3 km/h -1.50 km/h
85.2 km/h -1.60 km/h
84.7 km/h -2.10 km/h
84.5 km/h -2.30 km/h
83.4 km/h -3.40 km/h
83.2 km/h -3.60 km/h
82.8 km/h -4.00 km/h
82.5 km/h -4.30 km/h
82.4 km/h -4.40 km/h
81.9 km/h -4.90 km/h
81.7 km/h -5.10 km/h
81.4 km/h -5.40 km/h
81.3 km/h -5.50 km/h
81.3 km/h -5.50 km/h
81.3 km/h -5.50 km/h
RefReference Budget
81.2 km/h -5.60 km/h
81.1 km/h -5.70 km/h
81 km/h -5.80 km/h
80.6 km/h -6.20 km/h
80.2 km/h -6.60 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 7.6% (6.6 Km/H).

Curved Aquaplaning

Remaining lateral acceleration

Higher is better ↑
Curved Aquaplaning
Position / TyreResultGap to best
5.12 m/sec2 Best
5 m/sec2 -0.12 m/sec2
4.82 m/sec2 -0.30 m/sec2
4.79 m/sec2 -0.33 m/sec2
4.77 m/sec2 -0.35 m/sec2
4.77 m/sec2 -0.35 m/sec2
4.74 m/sec2 -0.38 m/sec2
4.72 m/sec2 -0.40 m/sec2
4.66 m/sec2 -0.46 m/sec2
4.66 m/sec2 -0.46 m/sec2
4.51 m/sec2 -0.61 m/sec2
4.51 m/sec2 -0.61 m/sec2
4.5 m/sec2 -0.62 m/sec2
4.49 m/sec2 -0.63 m/sec2
4.47 m/sec2 -0.65 m/sec2
4.45 m/sec2 -0.67 m/sec2
4.43 m/sec2 -0.69 m/sec2
4.38 m/sec2 -0.74 m/sec2
4.26 m/sec2 -0.86 m/sec2
RefReference Budget
4.21 m/sec2 -0.91 m/sec2
4.18 m/sec2 -0.94 m/sec2

The difference between best and worst was 18.4% (0.94 m/sec2).

Comfort

The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 had the lowest external noise.

Noise

External noise in dB

Lower is better ↓
Noise
Position / TyreResultGap to best
72.3 dB Best
72.5 dB +0.20 dB
72.7 dB +0.40 dB
72.9 dB +0.60 dB
72.9 dB +0.60 dB
73 dB +0.70 dB
73.1 dB +0.80 dB
73.2 dB +0.90 dB
73.3 dB +1.00 dB
73.3 dB +1.00 dB
73.6 dB +1.30 dB
73.6 dB +1.30 dB
73.7 dB +1.40 dB
73.8 dB +1.50 dB
73.9 dB +1.60 dB
74.1 dB +1.80 dB
74.1 dB +1.80 dB
74.2 dB +1.90 dB
RefReference Budget
74.3 dB +2.00 dB
74.4 dB +2.10 dB
74.5 dB +2.20 dB

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

Value

The Goodyear also proved to have the best tread life on test, significantly ahead of Fulda, Michelin and Bridgestone. 

Wear

Predicted tread life in KM

Higher is better ↑
Wear
Position / TyreResultGap to best
45,250 KM Best
40,300 KM -4,950 KM
38,950 KM -6,300 KM
34,400 KM -10,850 KM
30,750 KM -14,500 KM
29,850 KM -15,400 KM
29,450 KM -15,800 KM
29,450 KM -15,800 KM
29,400 KM -15,850 KM
27,650 KM -17,600 KM
27,600 KM -17,650 KM
27,150 KM -18,100 KM
26,250 KM -19,000 KM
25,800 KM -19,450 KM
25,750 KM -19,500 KM
25,350 KM -19,900 KM
24,900 KM -20,350 KM
24,450 KM -20,800 KM
19,450 KM -25,800 KM
15,400 KM -29,850 KM

The difference between best and worst was 66% (29,850 KM).

When you compare the cost of the tyre against the projected tread life the Fulda and Goodyear proved to be the best value, with the Fulda being the only tyre under 8 Euros per 1000/km. The Vredestein was over twice as expensive thanks to very low wear.

Value

Euros/1000km based on cost/wear

Lower is better ↓
Value
Position / TyreResultGap to bestcost per 1,000 km
7.44 Price/1000 Best €11.12
8.29 Price/1000 +0.85 Price/1000 €10.33
9 Price/1000 +1.56 Price/1000 €14.73
9.85 Price/1000 +2.41 Price/1000 €16.99
9.94 Price/1000 +2.50 Price/1000 €15.98
10.03 Price/1000 +2.59 Price/1000 €18.45
10.05 Price/1000 +2.61 Price/1000 €13.07
10.85 Price/1000 +3.41 Price/1000 €14.97
11.3 Price/1000 +3.86 Price/1000 €15.49
11.43 Price/1000 +3.99 Price/1000 €14.70
11.46 Price/1000 +4.02 Price/1000 €15.06
11.63 Price/1000 +4.19 Price/1000 €16.95
11.64 Price/1000 +4.20 Price/1000 €15.53
11.77 Price/1000 +4.33 Price/1000 €15.57
12.07 Price/1000 +4.63 Price/1000 €21.03
12.32 Price/1000 +4.88 Price/1000 €14.86
12.85 Price/1000 +5.41 Price/1000 €17.24
14.46 Price/1000 +7.02 Price/1000 €20.37
14.91 Price/1000 +7.47 Price/1000 €22.46
19.81 Price/1000 +12.37 Price/1000 €29.04

The difference between best and worst was 166.3% (12.37 Price/1000). Over 40,000 km the cheapest tyre to own (Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2) works out €749 cheaper than the most expensive (Vredestein Ultrac).

How this is calculated

Assumes a typical car using 8 l/100km (with rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €1.65 per litre and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2024 test; financing costs are excluded.

The Dunlop Sport BluResponse got its first win with the lowest rolling resistance, narrowly ahead of its sister brand, Goodyear.

Rolling Resistance

Rolling resistance in kg t

Lower is better ↓
Rolling Resistance
Position / TyreResultGap to bestExtra fuel / year
7.48 kg/t Best £0
7.62 kg/t +0.14 kg/t £8
7.65 kg/t +0.17 kg/t £10
7.67 kg/t +0.19 kg/t £11
7.73 kg/t +0.25 kg/t £15
7.8 kg/t +0.32 kg/t £19
7.93 kg/t +0.45 kg/t £27
7.98 kg/t +0.50 kg/t £29
8.03 kg/t +0.55 kg/t £32
8.05 kg/t +0.57 kg/t £34
8.08 kg/t +0.60 kg/t £35
8.16 kg/t +0.68 kg/t £40
8.22 kg/t +0.74 kg/t £44
8.36 kg/t +0.88 kg/t £52
8.43 kg/t +0.95 kg/t £56
8.46 kg/t +0.98 kg/t £58
8.6 kg/t +1.12 kg/t £66
8.81 kg/t +1.33 kg/t £78
8.83 kg/t +1.35 kg/t £80
RefReference Budget
8.95 kg/t +1.47 kg/t £87
9.19 kg/t +1.71 kg/t £101

The difference between best and worst was 22.9% (1.71 kg / t). Over 19,000 km a year at £1.45/L, the Giti GitiSynergyH2 uses about 69 L (£101) more fuel than the Dunlop Sport BluResponse.

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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.

Results

1st

Michelin Primacy 4+

205/55 R16 91V
Michelin Primacy 4+
Exemplary.
Dry98.3%
Wet95.4%
Comfort99.5%
Value82.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (11)

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 better6th / 2036.3 m+0.90 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better10th / 20115.1 km/h-1.10 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better5th / 2043.3 m+3.00 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better10th / 2074.5 km/h-1.70 km/h
Wet CircleHigher is better8th / 206.24 m/s-0.32 m/s
Straight AquaHigher is better3rd / 2085.2 km/h-1.60 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better4th / 204.79 m/sec2-0.33 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better3rd / 2072.7 dB+0.40 dB
WearHigher is better3rd / 2038950 KM-6,300.00 KM
ValueLower is better9th / 2011.3 Price/1000+3.86 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better12th / 208.16 kg/t+0.68 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/69
Price
440.00
2nd

Continental PremiumContact 7

205/55 R16 91V
Continental PremiumContact 7
Exemplary.
Dry99.7%
Wet97.8%
Comfort97.6%
Value74.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (11)

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 / 2035.4 mBest in this discipline
Dry HandlingHigher is better7th / 20115.5 km/h-0.70 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better1st / 2040.3 mBest in this discipline
Wet HandlingHigher is better4th / 2075.5 km/h-0.70 km/h
Wet CircleHigher is better2nd / 206.53 m/s-0.03 m/s
Straight AquaHigher is better9th / 2082.5 km/h-4.30 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better11th / 204.51 m/sec2-0.61 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better16th / 2074.1 dB+1.80 dB
WearHigher is better5th / 2030750 KM-14,500.00 KM
ValueLower is better17th / 2012.85 Price/1000+5.41 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better11th / 208.08 kg/t+0.60 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/71
Price
395.00
3rd

Bridgestone Turanza 6

205/55 R16 94V XL
Bridgestone Turanza 6
Exemplary.
Dry97.3%
Wet94.3%
Comfort97.6%
Value78.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (11)

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 / 2036.9 m+1.50 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better12th / 20114.7 km/h-1.50 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better9th / 2043.6 m+3.30 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better8th / 2074.7 km/h-1.50 km/h
Wet CircleHigher is better5th / 206.29 m/s-0.27 m/s
Straight AquaHigher is better5th / 2084.5 km/h-2.30 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better19th / 204.26 m/sec2-0.86 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better16th / 2074.1 dB+1.80 dB
WearHigher is better4th / 2034400 KM-10,850.00 KM
ValueLower is better14th / 2011.77 Price/1000+4.33 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better8th / 207.98 kg/t+0.50 kg/t
EU Label
B/A/69
Price
405.00
Joint 4th

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

205/55 R16 91V
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
Good.
Dry98.2%
Wet91.7%
Comfort100%
Value96.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (11)

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 better8th / 2036.4 m+1.00 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better9th / 20115.2 km/h-1.00 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better16th / 2045.6 m+5.30 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better14th / 2074.2 km/h-2.00 km/h
Wet CircleHigher is better17th / 205.92 m/s-0.64 m/s
Straight AquaHigher is better18th / 2081 km/h-5.80 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better14th / 204.49 m/sec2-0.63 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better1st / 2072.3 dBBest in this discipline
WearHigher is better1st / 2045250 KMBest in this discipline
ValueLower is better2nd / 208.29 Price/1000+0.85 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better2nd / 207.62 kg/t+0.14 kg/t
EU Label
B/A/69
Price
375.00
Joint 4th

Kumho Ecsta HS52

205/55 R16 91V
Kumho Ecsta HS52
Good.
Dry99.9%
Wet95.8%
Comfort98.9%
Value74.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (11)

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 / 2035.4 mBest in this discipline
Dry HandlingHigher is better3rd / 20116 km/h-0.20 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better2nd / 2040.8 m+0.50 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better2nd / 2075.7 km/h-0.50 km/h
Wet CircleHigher is better6th / 206.27 m/s-0.29 m/s
Straight AquaHigher is better10th / 2082.4 km/h-4.40 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better20th / 204.18 m/sec2-0.94 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better7th / 2073.1 dB+0.80 dB
WearHigher is better12th / 2027150 KM-18,100.00 KM
ValueLower is better5th / 209.94 Price/1000+2.50 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better16th / 208.46 kg/t+0.98 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/71
Price
270.00
6th

Firestone RoadHawk

205/55 R16 91V
Firestone RoadHawk
Good.
Dry98.1%
Wet94.6%
Comfort97.1%
Value79.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (11)

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 better10th / 2036.6 m+1.20 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better5th / 20115.7 km/h-0.50 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better13th / 2044.9 m+4.60 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better3rd / 2075.6 km/h-0.60 km/h
Wet CircleHigher is better9th / 206.21 m/s-0.35 m/s
Straight AquaHigher is better4th / 2084.7 km/h-2.10 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better8th / 204.72 m/sec2-0.40 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better20th / 2074.5 dB+2.20 dB
WearHigher is better6th / 2029850 KM-15,400.00 KM
ValueLower is better7th / 2010.05 Price/1000+2.61 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better4th / 207.67 kg/t+0.19 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/70
Price
300.00
Joint 7th

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun

205/55 R16 91V
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
Good.
Dry98.5%
Wet94.5%
Comfort98.1%
Value71.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (11)

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 / 2036.5 m+1.10 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better1st / 20116.2 km/hBest in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better10th / 2043.7 m+3.40 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better10th / 2074.5 km/h-1.70 km/h
Wet CircleHigher is better10th / 206.13 m/s-0.43 m/s
Straight AquaHigher is better6th / 2083.4 km/h-3.40 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better5th / 204.77 m/sec2-0.35 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better13th / 2073.7 dB+1.40 dB
WearHigher is better14th / 2025800 KM-19,450.00 KM
ValueLower is better12th / 2011.63 Price/1000+4.19 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better13th / 208.22 kg/t+0.74 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/67
Price
300.00
Joint 7th

Hankook Ventus Prime 4

205/55 R16 91V
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
Good.
Dry99%
Wet93.3%
Comfort98.6%
Value74.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (11)

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 better3rd / 2035.9 m+0.50 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better6th / 20115.6 km/h-0.60 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better5th / 2043.3 m+3.00 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better13th / 2074.3 km/h-1.90 km/h
Wet CircleHigher is better14th / 206.06 m/s-0.50 m/s
Straight AquaHigher is better14th / 2081.3 km/h-5.50 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better18th / 204.38 m/sec2-0.74 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better9th / 2073.3 dB+1.00 dB
WearHigher is better13th / 2026250 KM-19,000.00 KM
ValueLower is better10th / 2011.43 Price/1000+3.99 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better3rd / 207.65 kg/t+0.17 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/69
Price
300.00
Joint 7th

Toyo Proxes Comfort

205/55 R16 94V XL
Toyo Proxes Comfort
Good.
Dry98.1%
Wet95.6%
Comfort99%
Value70.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (11)

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 / 2036.7 m+1.30 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better3rd / 20116 km/h-0.20 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better4th / 2042.9 m+2.60 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better5th / 2075.4 km/h-0.80 km/h
Wet CircleHigher is better3rd / 206.4 m/s-0.16 m/s
Straight AquaHigher is better11th / 2081.9 km/h-4.90 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better11th / 204.51 m/sec2-0.61 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better6th / 2073 dB+0.70 dB
WearHigher is better18th / 2024450 KM-20,800.00 KM
ValueLower is better15th / 2012.07 Price/1000+4.63 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better10th / 208.05 kg/t+0.57 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/70
Price
395.00
Joint 10th

Fulda EcoControl HP2

205/55 R16 91V
Fulda EcoControl HP2
Good.
Dry97.1%
Wet92.8%
Comfort99.7%
Value93.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (11)

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 better13th / 2036.8 m+1.40 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better19th / 20113.9 km/h-2.30 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better18th / 2046.1 m+5.80 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better16th / 2074.1 km/h-2.10 km/h
Wet CircleHigher is better11th / 206.1 m/s-0.46 m/s
Straight AquaHigher is better19th / 2080.6 km/h-6.20 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better3rd / 204.82 m/sec2-0.30 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better2nd / 2072.5 dB+0.20 dB
WearHigher is better2nd / 2040300 KM-4,950.00 KM
ValueLower is better1st / 207.44 Price/1000Best in this discipline
Rolling ResistanceLower is better9th / 208.03 kg/t+0.55 kg/t
EU Label
C/B/70
Price
300.00
Joint 10th

Dunlop Sport BluResponse

205/55 R16 91V
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
Good.
Dry97.3%
Wet91.6%
Comfort98%
Value74.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (11)

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 / 2036.9 m+1.50 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better13th / 20114.6 km/h-1.60 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better20th / 2046.9 m+6.60 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better19th / 2073.3 km/h-2.90 km/h
Wet CircleHigher is better17th / 205.92 m/s-0.64 m/s
Straight AquaHigher is better7th / 2083.2 km/h-3.60 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better5th / 204.77 m/sec2-0.35 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better14th / 2073.8 dB+1.50 dB
WearHigher is better11th / 2027600 KM-17,650.00 KM
ValueLower is better16th / 2012.32 Price/1000+4.88 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better1st / 207.48 kg/tBest in this discipline
EU Label
B/C/71
Price
340.00
Joint 12th

BFGoodrich Advantage

205/55 R16 91V
BFGoodrich Advantage
Good.
Dry96.8%
Wet91.7%
Comfort98.6%
Value73.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (11)

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 better17th / 2037.4 m+2.00 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better11th / 20114.9 km/h-1.30 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better15th / 2045.4 m+5.10 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better18th / 2073.5 km/h-2.70 km/h
Wet CircleHigher is better19th / 205.86 m/s-0.70 m/s
Straight AquaHigher is better13th / 2081.4 km/h-5.40 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better9th / 204.66 m/sec2-0.46 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better9th / 2073.3 dB+1.00 dB
WearHigher is better15th / 2025750 KM-19,500.00 KM
ValueLower is better11th / 2011.46 Price/1000+4.02 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better5th / 207.73 kg/t+0.25 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/70
Price
295.00
Joint 12th

Kleber Dynaxer HP4

205/55 R16 91V
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
Good.
Dry96.6%
Wet92.5%
Comfort99.2%
Value72.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (11)

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 better17th / 2037.4 m+2.00 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better15th / 20114.4 km/h-1.80 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better14th / 2045 m+4.70 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better17th / 2073.6 km/h-2.60 km/h
Wet CircleHigher is better15th / 206.04 m/s-0.52 m/s
Straight AquaHigher is better8th / 2082.8 km/h-4.00 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better13th / 204.5 m/sec2-0.62 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better4th / 2072.9 dB+0.60 dB
WearHigher is better16th / 2025350 KM-19,900.00 KM
ValueLower is better13th / 2011.64 Price/1000+4.20 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better6th / 207.8 kg/t+0.32 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/70
Price
295.00
Joint 14th

GT Radial FE2

205/55 R16 91V
GT Radial FE2
Good.
Dry96.6%
Wet91.9%
Comfort97.8%
Value78.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (11)

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 better17th / 2037.4 m+2.00 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better14th / 20114.5 km/h-1.70 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better17th / 2045.8 m+5.50 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better14th / 2074.2 km/h-2.00 km/h
Wet CircleHigher is better16th / 206.01 m/s-0.55 m/s
Straight AquaHigher is better12th / 2081.7 km/h-5.10 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better16th / 204.45 m/sec2-0.67 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better15th / 2073.9 dB+1.60 dB
WearHigher is better7th / 2029450 KM-15,800.00 KM
ValueLower is better3rd / 209 Price/1000+1.56 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better15th / 208.43 kg/t+0.95 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/69
Price
265.00
Joint 14th

Giti GitiSynergyH2

205/55 R16 91V
Giti GitiSynergyH2
Good.
Dry97.5%
Wet92%
Comfort97.2%
Value73.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (11)

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 better10th / 2036.6 m+1.20 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better17th / 20114.3 km/h-1.90 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better19th / 2046.5 m+6.20 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better10th / 2074.5 km/h-1.70 km/h
Wet CircleHigher is better12th / 206.09 m/s-0.47 m/s
Straight AquaHigher is better14th / 2081.3 km/h-5.50 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better15th / 204.47 m/sec2-0.65 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better19th / 2074.4 dB+2.10 dB
WearHigher is better9th / 2029400 KM-15,850.00 KM
ValueLower is better6th / 2010.03 Price/1000+2.59 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better20th / 209.19 kg/t+1.71 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/71
Price
295.00
16th

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

205/55 R16 91V
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
Satisfactory.
Dry98.4%
Wet93.4%
Comfort98.2%
Value66.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (11)

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 better6th / 2036.3 m+0.90 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better8th / 20115.4 km/h-0.80 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better11th / 2044.4 m+4.10 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better9th / 2074.6 km/h-1.60 km/h
Wet CircleHigher is better13th / 206.08 m/s-0.48 m/s
Straight AquaHigher is better17th / 2081.1 km/h-5.70 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better9th / 204.66 m/sec2-0.46 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better11th / 2073.6 dB+1.30 dB
WearHigher is better17th / 2024900 KM-20,350.00 KM
ValueLower is better18th / 2014.46 Price/1000+7.02 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better14th / 208.36 kg/t+0.88 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/69
Price
360.00
17th

Nexen N Fera Primus

205/55 R16 91V
Nexen N Fera Primus
Satisfactory.
Dry96.8%
Wet94.4%
Comfort98.8%
Value60.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (11)

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 / 2037.2 m+1.80 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better15th / 20114.4 km/h-1.80 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better5th / 2043.3 m+3.00 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better6th / 2075.3 km/h-0.90 km/h
Wet CircleHigher is better6th / 206.27 m/s-0.29 m/s
Straight AquaHigher is better20th / 2080.2 km/h-6.60 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better17th / 204.43 m/sec2-0.69 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better8th / 2073.2 dB+0.90 dB
WearHigher is better19th / 2019450 KM-25,800.00 KM
ValueLower is better19th / 2014.91 Price/1000+7.47 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better17th / 208.6 kg/t+1.12 kg/t
EU Label
D/A/71
Price
290.00
18th

Uniroyal RainSport 5

205/55 R16 91V
Uniroyal RainSport 5
Satisfactory.
Dry95.7%
Wet96.4%
Comfort99.2%
Value75.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (11)

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 better20th / 2037.9 m+2.50 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better20th / 20113.8 km/h-2.40 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better5th / 2043.3 m+3.00 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better7th / 2074.8 km/h-1.40 km/h
Wet CircleHigher is better4th / 206.34 m/s-0.22 m/s
Straight AquaHigher is better2nd / 2085.3 km/h-1.50 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better2nd / 205 m/sec2-0.12 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better4th / 2072.9 dB+0.60 dB
WearHigher is better10th / 2027650 KM-17,600.00 KM
ValueLower is better8th / 2010.85 Price/1000+3.41 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better7th / 207.93 kg/t+0.45 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/71
Price
300.00
19th

Maxxis Premitra HP5

205/55 R16 91V
Maxxis Premitra HP5
Satisfactory.
Dry98%
Wet91.5%
Comfort97.4%
Value75%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (11)

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 / 2036.2 m+0.80 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better18th / 20114.1 km/h-2.10 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better11th / 2044.4 m+4.10 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better20th / 2073.1 km/h-3.10 km/h
Wet CircleHigher is better20th / 205.68 m/s-0.88 m/s
Straight AquaHigher is better14th / 2081.3 km/h-5.50 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better7th / 204.74 m/sec2-0.38 m/sec2
NoiseLower is better18th / 2074.2 dB+1.90 dB
WearHigher is better7th / 2029450 KM-15,800.00 KM
ValueLower is better4th / 209.85 Price/1000+2.41 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better19th / 208.83 kg/t+1.35 kg/t
EU Label
D/A/70
Price
290.00
20th

Vredestein Ultrac

205/55 R16 91V
Vredestein Ultrac
Conditionally Recommended.
Dry99%
Wet99.2%
Comfort98.2%
Value53.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (11)

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 / 2036.1 m+0.70 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better2nd / 20116.1 km/h-0.10 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better3rd / 2041.6 m+1.30 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better1st / 2076.2 km/hBest in this discipline
Wet CircleHigher is better1st / 206.56 m/sBest in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better1st / 2086.8 km/hBest in this discipline
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better1st / 205.12 m/sec2Best in this discipline
NoiseLower is better11th / 2073.6 dB+1.30 dB
WearHigher is better20th / 2015400 KM-29,850.00 KM
ValueLower is better20th / 2019.81 Price/1000+12.37 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better18th / 208.81 kg/t+1.33 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/69
Price
305.00

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Discussion

8 comments
  1. Bogdan Gherasim archived

    I had the Goodyears (215/50.R17) on my 2017 Focus Tdci for 4 years and 85.000km without rotating them and they are still going strong. Can't rotate them because one of the rears had a puncture.
    The originals Michelin Primacy HP had to go after 80K and I had to rotate them at about 60.000km and they were BAD when they had about 40.000km. Rear grip non existent and on wet they were very tail happy.
    P.S. I live in SE of Spain were is HOT in the summer(40+ C), we get more than 300 days of sun, mild winters and it rains....almost never.

    #9623
  2. _ _ archived

    Clearly the winner is Vredestein Ultrac..
    I hate those manipulations in score.

    #9483
    1. drtowers _ _ archived

      let down apparently by wear...

      #9577
      1. Flaviu drtowers archived

        The new Ultrac + is here. No reviews for it but it appears to have up to 30% better wear and abrasion resistance plus a new build. I think I'm going to be one of the first buying this in the UK.

        #10018
        1. TyreReviews Flaviu archived

          Let us know how you like it!

          #10024
    2. Bogdan Gherasim _ _ archived

      Excellent tyre for a wet climate.

      #9632
    3. dufonrafal . _ _ archived

      The Vredestein Longevity is abismal sadly.

      Using my own scoring 1/2 wet, 1/3 dry, 1/6 value. And with custom subvalues I had :

      1- P4+ & EGP2
      3- PC7
      4- Fulda EC2 (surprising but looks like he deserve it !)
      5- Turanza 6

      Then it's a mix of second tier tyres, including Hankook who is still behind in longevity. The P7 C2 is among them, bad longevity, hope that the C3 is much better.

      #10066
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