Test Charts / Vi Bilagare

2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test

Compare each discipline in the tested size. See the measured result, position and gap to the best tyre, then read the verdict for the trade-offs behind the finishing order.

Tested size: 205/55 R16
Tyres tested: 10
Disciplines: 10
Test vehicle: VW Golf MK8

Dry

Dry Braking
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
1Continental PremiumContact 7	41.8 m	Best	0 km/h
2Falken ZIEX ZE320	42.1 m	+0.30 m	11 km/h
3Pirelli Cinturato C3	42.6 m	+0.80 m	18 km/h
4Nokian Hakka Blue 3	43.1 m	+1.30 m	23 km/h
5Bridgestone Turanza 6	44 m	+2.20 m	29 km/h
6Nexen N Fera Primus	44.4 m	+2.60 m	31 km/h
7Michelin Primacy 5	44.8 m	+3.00 m	34 km/h
8Landsail RapidDragon	44.9 m	+3.10 m	34 km/h
8Maxxis Premitra HP6	44.9 m	+3.10 m	34 km/h
10Linglong Eco Master	48 m	+6.20 m	47 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 14.8% (6.2 m ≈ 1.4 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Linglong Eco Master would still be travelling at 47 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.

Subj. Dry Handling
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Continental PremiumContact 7	5 Points	Best
1Pirelli Cinturato C3	5 Points	Best
1Michelin Primacy 5	5 Points	Best
4Bridgestone Turanza 6	4 Points	-1.00 Points
4Falken ZIEX ZE320	4 Points	-1.00 Points
4Maxxis Premitra HP6	4 Points	-1.00 Points
7Nexen N Fera Primus	3 Points	-2.00 Points
7Nokian Hakka Blue 3	3 Points	-2.00 Points
9Landsail RapidDragon	2 Points	-3.00 Points
9Linglong Eco Master	2 Points	-3.00 Points

The difference between best and worst was 60% (3 Points).

Wet

Wet Braking
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
1Continental PremiumContact 7	35.5 m	Best	0 km/h
2Pirelli Cinturato C3	36.3 m	+0.80 m	19 km/h
3Falken ZIEX ZE320	36.6 m	+1.10 m	23 km/h
4Nokian Hakka Blue 3	36.9 m	+1.40 m	25 km/h
5Bridgestone Turanza 6	37.2 m	+1.70 m	28 km/h
6Nexen N Fera Primus	37.6 m	+2.10 m	31 km/h
7Maxxis Premitra HP6	38.3 m	+2.80 m	35 km/h
8Michelin Primacy 5	38.8 m	+3.30 m	38 km/h
9Landsail RapidDragon	40.1 m	+4.60 m	44 km/h
10Linglong Eco Master	42 m	+6.50 m	51 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 18.3% (6.5 m ≈ 1.4 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Linglong Eco Master would still be travelling at 51 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 Handling
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Pirelli Cinturato C3	72.6 s	Best
2Continental PremiumContact 7	72.9 s	+0.30 s
3Nokian Hakka Blue 3	73.2 s	+0.60 s
4Michelin Primacy 5	73.8 s	+1.20 s
5Bridgestone Turanza 6	74 s	+1.40 s
6Falken ZIEX ZE320	74.2 s	+1.60 s
7Nexen N Fera Primus	74.3 s	+1.70 s
7Maxxis Premitra HP6	74.3 s	+1.70 s
9Landsail RapidDragon	75.5 s	+2.90 s
10Linglong Eco Master	76 s	+3.40 s

The difference between best and worst was 4.7% (3.4 s).

Wet Circle
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Pirelli Cinturato C3	11.3 s	Best
2Maxxis Premitra HP6	11.34 s	+0.04 s
3Nokian Hakka Blue 3	11.4 s	+0.10 s
4Bridgestone Turanza 6	11.48 s	+0.18 s
5Nexen N Fera Primus	11.52 s	+0.22 s
6Continental PremiumContact 7	11.53 s	+0.23 s
6Falken ZIEX ZE320	11.53 s	+0.23 s
8Landsail RapidDragon	11.54 s	+0.24 s
9Michelin Primacy 5	11.66 s	+0.36 s
10Linglong Eco Master	11.8 s	+0.50 s

The difference between best and worst was 4.4% (0.5 s).

Straight Aqua
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Nexen N Fera Primus	85.7 km/h	Best
2Nokian Hakka Blue 3	85.4 km/h	-0.30 km/h
3Michelin Primacy 5	85 km/h	-0.70 km/h
4Falken ZIEX ZE320	84.9 km/h	-0.80 km/h
4Pirelli Cinturato C3	84.9 km/h	-0.80 km/h
6Continental PremiumContact 7	84.6 km/h	-1.10 km/h
7Maxxis Premitra HP6	84.3 km/h	-1.40 km/h
8Bridgestone Turanza 6	84.2 km/h	-1.50 km/h
9Landsail RapidDragon	84.1 km/h	-1.60 km/h
10Linglong Eco Master	83.2 km/h	-2.50 km/h

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

Comfort

Subj. Comfort
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Landsail RapidDragon	5 Points	Best
2Nokian Hakka Blue 3	4 Points	-1.00 Points
2Bridgestone Turanza 6	4 Points	-1.00 Points
2Falken ZIEX ZE320	4 Points	-1.00 Points
2Michelin Primacy 5	4 Points	-1.00 Points
6Continental PremiumContact 7	3 Points	-2.00 Points
6Pirelli Cinturato C3	3 Points	-2.00 Points
6Linglong Eco Master	3 Points	-2.00 Points
9Nexen N Fera Primus	2 Points	-3.00 Points
9Maxxis Premitra HP6	2 Points	-3.00 Points

The difference between best and worst was 60% (3 Points).

Subj. Noise
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Continental PremiumContact 7	5 Points	Best
2Nokian Hakka Blue 3	4 Points	-1.00 Points
2Falken ZIEX ZE320	4 Points	-1.00 Points
2Landsail RapidDragon	4 Points	-1.00 Points
5Nexen N Fera Primus	3 Points	-2.00 Points
5Bridgestone Turanza 6	3 Points	-2.00 Points
5Michelin Primacy 5	3 Points	-2.00 Points
8Pirelli Cinturato C3	2 Points	-3.00 Points
8Maxxis Premitra HP6	2 Points	-3.00 Points
8Linglong Eco Master	2 Points	-3.00 Points

The difference between best and worst was 60% (3 Points).

Rough Noise
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Continental PremiumContact 7	72.8 dB	Best
2Nexen N Fera Primus	73.2 dB	+0.40 dB
2Falken ZIEX ZE320	73.2 dB	+0.40 dB
4Bridgestone Turanza 6	73.5 dB	+0.70 dB
5Nokian Hakka Blue 3	73.7 dB	+0.90 dB
5Landsail RapidDragon	73.7 dB	+0.90 dB
7Maxxis Premitra HP6	73.9 dB	+1.10 dB
8Michelin Primacy 5	74 dB	+1.20 dB
9Linglong Eco Master	74.4 dB	+1.60 dB
10Pirelli Cinturato C3	74.7 dB	+1.90 dB

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

Value

Fuel Consumption
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best	Extra fuel / year
1Linglong Eco Master	5.15 l/100km	Best	£0
2Michelin Primacy 5	5.2 l/100km	+0.05 l/100km	£14
3Landsail RapidDragon	5.25 l/100km	+0.10 l/100km	£28
4Maxxis Premitra HP6	5.3 l/100km	+0.15 l/100km	£41
5Nokian Hakka Blue 3	5.35 l/100km	+0.20 l/100km	£55
6Bridgestone Turanza 6	5.4 l/100km	+0.25 l/100km	£69
7Nexen N Fera Primus	5.5 l/100km	+0.35 l/100km	£96
7Continental PremiumContact 7	5.5 l/100km	+0.35 l/100km	£96
7Falken ZIEX ZE320	5.5 l/100km	+0.35 l/100km	£96
10Pirelli Cinturato C3	5.6 l/100km	+0.45 l/100km	£124

The difference between best and worst was 8.7% (0.45 l/100km). Over 19,000 km a year at £1.45/L, the Pirelli Cinturato C3 uses about 85 L (£124) more fuel than the Linglong Eco Master.

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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.