2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test

For 2024 Autobild's motorhome magazine tested ten sets of 225/55 R17 tyres using a van like Mercedes Vito Tourer.

The onset of the travel season marks a crucial time for motorhome owners to evaluate the condition and performance of their tyres. Autobild’s comprehensive review begins with practical advice on tyre inspection, emphasizing the significance of understanding tyre age through the DOT code and the necessity of regular checks for wear and damage. Generally speaking, tyres which are over five years old are nearing the end of their life, even if they have good tread depth.

As for any of their excellent tyre tests, Autobild evaluated key factors such as aquaplaning resistance, handling stability, braking efficiency, and rolling resistance across various tyre brands.

Bridgestone, Continental, Hankook and Michelin finish with strong results,with Bridgestone and Continental actually tying for first place overall and Hankook and Michelin tying for third!

Test Publication:

225/55 R17 10 tyres 4 categories

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Test Publication:

https://www.autobild.de/ratgeber/reifen/

Test Size: 225/55 R17

Tyres Tested: 10 tyres

Test Categories:
4 categories (8 tests)

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Dry

On dry surfaces, Continental again had the best braking performance, stopping at 36.9 meters from 100 km/h, with Goodride trailing at 39.2 meters.

Continental PremiumContact 7
36.90 M
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
37.60 M
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
38.00 M
Toyo Proxes Comfort
38.10 M
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
38.30 M
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
38.50 M
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
38.50 M
Vredestein Ultrac
38.60 M
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
38.80 M
Goodride Z 107 ZuperEco
39.20 M

In the dry handling test, Continental also achieved the highest average speed around the lap of 79.2 km/h, while Toyo was at the bottom with 77.3 km/h.

Continental PremiumContact 7
79.20 Km/H
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
78.90 Km/H
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
78.80 Km/H
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
78.40 Km/H
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
78.30 Km/H
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
78.10 Km/H
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
78.00 Km/H
Goodride Z 107 ZuperEco
77.80 Km/H
Vredestein Ultrac
77.70 Km/H
Toyo Proxes Comfort
77.30 Km/H

Wet

Continental again had the shortest braking distance on wet surfaces at 39.7 meters, while Goodride had the longest at 45.6 meters

Continental PremiumContact 7
39.70 M
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
40.10 M
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
41.70 M
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
41.90 M
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
42.20 M
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
42.30 M
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
42.60 M
Vredestein Ultrac
42.80 M
Toyo Proxes Comfort
43.30 M
Goodride Z 107 ZuperEco
45.60 M

For handling on wet surfaces, Bridgestone led with a speed of 69.1 km/h, whereas Falken was the slowest at 67.2 km/h.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport
69.10 Km/H
Continental PremiumContact 7
68.40 Km/H
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
68.20 Km/H
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
67.90 Km/H
Toyo Proxes Comfort
67.90 Km/H
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
67.80 Km/H
Goodride Z 107 ZuperEco
67.70 Km/H
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
67.70 Km/H
Vredestein Ultrac
67.60 Km/H
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
67.20 Km/H

In the aquaplaning test, Continental emerged as the top performer with a speed of 93.9 km/h, while Goodride lagged behind at 91.3 km/h.

Continental PremiumContact 7
93.90 Km/H
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
93.60 Km/H
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
93.10 Km/H
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
93.00 Km/H
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
92.90 Km/H
Toyo Proxes Comfort
92.80 Km/H
Vredestein Ultrac
92.40 Km/H
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
92.30 Km/H
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
91.50 Km/H
Goodride Z 107 ZuperEco
91.30 Km/H

Bridgestone pipped Continental to the top sport in the curved aquaplaning test.

Goodride Z 107 ZuperEco
13.30 m/sec2
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
13.20 m/sec2
Vredestein Ultrac
13.10 m/sec2
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
13.10 m/sec2
Toyo Proxes Comfort
13.00 m/sec2
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
12.90 m/sec2
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
12.60 m/sec2
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
12.60 m/sec2
Continental PremiumContact 7
12.40 m/sec2
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
12.30 m/sec2

Comfort

Bridgestone produced the highest noise level at 73.3 dB, while Hankook was the quietest at 71.2 dB during the pass-by noise test

Hankook Ventus Prime 4
71.20 dB
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
71.30 dB
Vredestein Ultrac
71.50 dB
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
71.50 dB
Toyo Proxes Comfort
71.60 dB
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
71.60 dB
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
71.80 dB
Goodride Z 107 ZuperEco
71.90 dB
Continental PremiumContact 7
72.30 dB
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
73.30 dB

Value

Pirelli demonstrated the lowest rolling resistance, indicating potential fuel savings, whereas Vredestein had the highest rolling resistance in the test

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
7.66 kg / t
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
7.69 kg / t
Continental PremiumContact 7
7.82 kg / t
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
8.00 kg / t
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
8.34 kg / t
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
8.38 kg / t
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
8.42 kg / t
Goodride Z 107 ZuperEco
8.47 kg / t
Toyo Proxes Comfort
8.85 kg / t
Vredestein Ultrac
8.86 kg / t

Results

Premium tyres with excellent handling qualities on wet surfaces, high grip level in wet and dry conditions, direct steering response, short wet braking distances, very good safety margins in aquaplaning, fuel-saving rolling resistance, and moderate price level.

Slightly increased rolling noise.

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	2^nd	37.6 M	36.9 M	+0.7 M	98.14%
Dry Handling	2^nd	78.9 Km/H	79.2 Km/H	-0.3 Km/H	99.62%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	2^nd	40.1 M	39.7 M	+0.4 M	99%
Wet Handling	1^st	69.1 Km/H			100%
Straight Aqua	5^th	92.9 Km/H	93.9 Km/H	-1 Km/H	98.94%
Curved Aquaplaning	10^th	12.3 m/sec2	13.3 m/sec2	-1 m/sec2	92.48%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	10^th	73.3 dB	71.2 dB	+2.1 dB	97.14%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	2^nd	7.69 kg / t	7.66 kg / t	+0.03 kg / t	99.61%

Top-tier tyres with a well-balanced high performance potential, dynamic-sporty dry handling, precise steering response with good feedback, very good safety margins in aquaplaning, short wet and dry braking distances, fuel-efficient rolling resistance.

High price level.

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	1^st	36.9 M			100%
Dry Handling	1^st	79.2 Km/H			100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	1^st	39.7 M			100%
Wet Handling	2^nd	68.4 Km/H	69.1 Km/H	-0.7 Km/H	98.99%
Straight Aqua	1^st	93.9 Km/H			100%
Curved Aquaplaning	9^th	12.4 m/sec2	13.3 m/sec2	-0.9 m/sec2	93.23%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	9^th	72.3 dB	71.2 dB	+1.1 dB	98.48%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	3^rd	7.82 kg / t	7.66 kg / t	+0.16 kg / t	97.95%

Brand summer tyre with convincing driving characteristics on wet and dry roads, good safety margins in aquaplaning, neutral and secure wet and dry handling, quiet pass-by noise, low price level, very good value for money.

Average comfort.

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	6^th	38.5 M	36.9 M	+1.6 M	95.84%
Dry Handling	7^th	78 Km/H	79.2 Km/H	-1.2 Km/H	98.48%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	4^th	41.9 M	39.7 M	+2.2 M	94.75%
Wet Handling	4^th	67.9 Km/H	69.1 Km/H	-1.2 Km/H	98.26%
Straight Aqua	4^th	93 Km/H	93.9 Km/H	-0.9 Km/H	99.04%
Curved Aquaplaning	7^th	12.6 m/sec2	13.3 m/sec2	-0.7 m/sec2	94.74%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	1^st	71.2 dB			100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	6^th	8.38 kg / t	7.66 kg / t	+0.72 kg / t	91.41%

Top summer profile with dynamic and safe handling qualities on wet and dry surfaces, precise steering response with good feedback, short wet and dry braking distances, reliable aquaplaning characteristics, pleasantly quiet rolling comfort.

High price level.

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	3^rd	38 M	36.9 M	+1.1 M	97.11%
Dry Handling	3^rd	78.8 Km/H	79.2 Km/H	-0.4 Km/H	99.49%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	5^th	42.2 M	39.7 M	+2.5 M	94.08%
Wet Handling	3^rd	68.2 Km/H	69.1 Km/H	-0.9 Km/H	98.7%
Straight Aqua	8^th	92.3 Km/H	93.9 Km/H	-1.6 Km/H	98.3%
Curved Aquaplaning	7^th	12.6 m/sec2	13.3 m/sec2	-0.7 m/sec2	94.74%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	7^th	71.8 dB	71.2 dB	+0.6 dB	99.16%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	7^th	8.42 kg / t	7.66 kg / t	+0.76 kg / t	90.97%

Balanced, safe handling qualities in wet and dry conditions, stable cornering and good grip, precise steering response, reliable aquaplaning qualities, pleasantly quiet rolling comfort.

Increased price level, slightly longer wet braking distances.

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	5^th	38.3 M	36.9 M	+1.4 M	96.34%
Dry Handling	4^th	78.4 Km/H	79.2 Km/H	-0.8 Km/H	98.99%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	7^th	42.6 M	39.7 M	+2.9 M	93.19%
Wet Handling	7^th	67.7 Km/H	69.1 Km/H	-1.4 Km/H	97.97%
Straight Aqua	9^th	91.5 Km/H	93.9 Km/H	-2.4 Km/H	97.44%
Curved Aquaplaning	3^rd	13.1 m/sec2	13.3 m/sec2	-0.2 m/sec2	98.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	5^th	71.6 dB	71.2 dB	+0.4 dB	99.44%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	5^th	8.34 kg / t	7.66 kg / t	+0.68 kg / t	91.85%

Premium summer profile with stable driving properties on wet and dry surfaces, direct steering response with good feedback, good safety reserves in aquaplaning, especially good comfort, low rolling resistance.

Increased price level, slightly extended dry braking distances.

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	6^th	38.5 M	36.9 M	+1.6 M	95.84%
Dry Handling	6^th	78.1 Km/H	79.2 Km/H	-1.1 Km/H	98.61%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	3^rd	41.7 M	39.7 M	+2 M	95.2%
Wet Handling	6^th	67.8 Km/H	69.1 Km/H	-1.3 Km/H	98.12%
Straight Aqua	2^nd	93.6 Km/H	93.9 Km/H	-0.3 Km/H	99.68%
Curved Aquaplaning	6^th	12.9 m/sec2	13.3 m/sec2	-0.4 m/sec2	96.99%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	2^nd	71.3 dB	71.2 dB	+0.1 dB	99.86%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	1^st	7.66 kg / t			100%

Brand tyre with stable cornering and safe driving qualities, good aquaplaning properties, pleasantly quiet rolling comfort, moderate price level.

Slight tendency to understeer on wet and dry surfaces, increased rolling resistance, slightly extended braking distances.

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	8^th	38.6 M	36.9 M	+1.7 M	95.6%
Dry Handling	9^th	77.7 Km/H	79.2 Km/H	-1.5 Km/H	98.11%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	8^th	42.8 M	39.7 M	+3.1 M	92.76%
Wet Handling	9^th	67.6 Km/H	69.1 Km/H	-1.5 Km/H	97.83%
Straight Aqua	7^th	92.4 Km/H	93.9 Km/H	-1.5 Km/H	98.4%
Curved Aquaplaning	3^rd	13.1 m/sec2	13.3 m/sec2	-0.2 m/sec2	98.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	3^rd	71.5 dB	71.2 dB	+0.3 dB	99.58%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	10^th	8.86 kg / t	7.66 kg / t	+1.2 kg / t	86.46%

Balanced stable driving behavior on dry surfaces, good safety margins in aquaplaning, low rolling resistance, affordable price level.

Understeering behavior on wet surfaces, delayed steering response, average deceleration on dry surfaces.

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	9^th	38.8 M	36.9 M	+1.9 M	95.1%
Dry Handling	5^th	78.3 Km/H	79.2 Km/H	-0.9 Km/H	98.86%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	6^th	42.3 M	39.7 M	+2.6 M	93.85%
Wet Handling	10^th	67.2 Km/H	69.1 Km/H	-1.9 Km/H	97.25%
Straight Aqua	3^rd	93.1 Km/H	93.9 Km/H	-0.8 Km/H	99.15%
Curved Aquaplaning	2^nd	13.2 m/sec2	13.3 m/sec2	-0.1 m/sec2	99.25%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	3^rd	71.5 dB	71.2 dB	+0.3 dB	99.58%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	4^th	8 kg / t	7.66 kg / t	+0.34 kg / t	95.75%

Brand comfort profile with good aquaplaning properties, short dry braking distances, quiet pass-by noise, affordable price level.

Moderate lateral support on wet and dry surfaces, extended wet braking distances, slightly delayed steering response, understeering dry handling.

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	4^th	38.1 M	36.9 M	+1.2 M	96.85%
Dry Handling	10^th	77.3 Km/H	79.2 Km/H	-1.9 Km/H	97.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	9^th	43.3 M	39.7 M	+3.6 M	91.69%
Wet Handling	4^th	67.9 Km/H	69.1 Km/H	-1.2 Km/H	98.26%
Straight Aqua	6^th	92.8 Km/H	93.9 Km/H	-1.1 Km/H	98.83%
Curved Aquaplaning	5^th	13 m/sec2	13.3 m/sec2	-0.3 m/sec2	97.74%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	5^th	71.6 dB	71.2 dB	+0.4 dB	99.44%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	9^th	8.85 kg / t	7.66 kg / t	+1.19 kg / t	86.55%

Acceptable wet handling, safe aquaplaning properties, low rolling resistance, affordable price level.

Moderate grip and understeering behavior in wet conditions, extended wet and dry braking distances, spongy steering response, wooden rolling comfort.

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	10^th	39.2 M	36.9 M	+2.3 M	94.13%
Dry Handling	8^th	77.8 Km/H	79.2 Km/H	-1.4 Km/H	98.23%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	10^th	45.6 M	39.7 M	+5.9 M	87.06%
Wet Handling	7^th	67.7 Km/H	69.1 Km/H	-1.4 Km/H	97.97%
Straight Aqua	10^th	91.3 Km/H	93.9 Km/H	-2.6 Km/H	97.23%
Curved Aquaplaning	1^st	13.3 m/sec2			100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	8^th	71.9 dB	71.2 dB	+0.7 dB	99.03%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	8^th	8.47 kg / t	7.66 kg / t	+0.81 kg / t	90.44%

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2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test

Dry

Dry Braking

Dry Handling

Wet

Wet Braking

Wet Handling

Straight Aqua

Curved Aquaplaning

Comfort

Noise

Value

Rolling Resistance

Results

Bridgestone Potenza Sport

Continental PremiumContact 7

Hankook Ventus Prime 4

Michelin Primacy 4+

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

Vredestein Ultrac

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun

Toyo Proxes Comfort

Goodride Z 107 ZuperEco

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