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Apollo Alnac 4g Test Results

Tested 2013 to 2023 5 publications

Tested 13 times by independent publications, the Apollo Alnac 4g averages a finish of 14th.

  • 13Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 1Podium finishes
  • 14thAverage finish
  • 43%Field beaten on average
  • 5Publications
Apollo Alnac 4g

13 tests, 2013 to 2023

0%50%100%201320142015201620212023Average 43%2013 ACE Summer Touring Tyre Test (2013): P9 of 16, Beat 47% of the field2013 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test (2013): P9 of 12, Beat 27% of the field2013 Test World Summer Tyre Test (2013): P7 of 13, Beat 50% of the field2014 Test World Summer Tyre Test (2014): P2 of 16, Beat 93% of the field2014 ADAC 195/65 R15 Summer Tyre Test (2014): P16 of 17, Beat 6% of the field2015 ACE Summer Touring Tyre Test (2015): P9 of 12, Beat 27% of the field2015 Market Overview - Braking Test (2015): P17 of 54, Beat 69% of the field2015 Test World Summer Tyre Test (2015): P15 of 15, Beat 0% of the field2015 Auto Bild Top 18 Summer Tyre Test (2015): P15 of 18, Beat 18% of the field2016 Market Overview - Braking Test (2016): P28 of 50, Beat 43% of the field2021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test (2021): P21 of 53, Beat 62% of the field2021 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16 (2021): P6 of 15, Beat 64% of the field2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (2023): P27 of 50, Beat 47% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
  • Test win
  • Second
  • Third
  • Average 43%

Record by discipline

Where the Apollo Alnac 4g finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking 2 P23.5 of 51.5 55% -
Wet
Wet Braking 2 P27 of 51.5 48% -
Wet Braking - Concrete 1 P28 of 50 45% -
Straight Aqua 1 P13 of 50 76% -
Curved Aquaplaning 1 P19 of 50 63% -
Comfort
Noise 1 P30 of 50 41% -
Tyre Weight 1 P19 of 50 63% -
Value
Wear 2 P25 of 32.5 38% -
Value 1 P48 of 50 4% -
Fuel Consumption 1 P10 of 50 82% -
Abrasion 1 P39 of 50 22% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Apollo Alnac 4g. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Dunlop Sport BluResponse 12 shared: 1 ahead, 11 behind 12 1 11 - 8%
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 10 shared: 1 ahead, 9 behind 10 1 9 - 10%
Continental Premium Contact 5 10 shared: 0 ahead, 10 behind 10 0 10 - 0%
Vredestein Sportrac 5 9 shared: 1 ahead, 8 behind 9 1 8 - 11%
Bridgestone Turanza T001 7 shared: 1 ahead, 6 behind 7 1 6 - 14%
Fulda EcoControl HP 6 shared: 1 ahead, 5 behind 6 1 5 - 17%
Nokian Line 6 shared: 1 ahead, 5 behind 6 1 5 - 17%
Zeetex ZT1000 5 shared: 3 ahead, 2 behind 5 3 2 - 60%
Michelin Primacy 3 5 shared: 2 ahead, 3 behind 5 2 3 - 40%
Nexen N Blue HD+ 5 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind 5 1 4 - 20%
Hifly HF201 4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind 4 4 0 - 100%
Petlas Imperium PT515 4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind 4 4 0 - 100%
Hankook Ventus Prime2 4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind 4 3 1 - 75%
Firestone TZ300A 4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind 4 2 2 - 50%
Michelin Energy Saver+ 4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind 4 1 3 - 25%
Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun 4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind 4 1 3 - 25%
Hankook K425 Kinergy Eco 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Yokohama BluEarth AE01 3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind 3 2 1 - 67%
Pirelli CINTURA/TO P7 3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind 3 2 1 - 67%
Toyo Proxes CF2 3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind 3 2 1 - 67%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 13 tests. Updated November 11, 2025.

The Apollo Alnac 4g shows inconsistent summer performance across a long test history. Early tests included a standout 2/16 overall in 2014 Test World and several mid-pack finishes (2013-2015), but more recent comprehensive evaluations indicate declining competitiveness, with a 27/50 overall in the 2023 ADAC mega-test and bottom-tier results in several sub-metrics. Its wet and dry braking are generally mid-to-lower tier, while fuel consumption efficiency and straight-line aquaplaning are relative bright spots.

Overall, the tyre trends toward lower-middle performance with notable weaknesses in value, wear-related abrasion, and wet braking versus class leaders. It can perform acceptably in less demanding conditions but struggles to match current-generation contenders in safety-critical wet metrics and ownership cost factors.

Performance Strengths

Performance Weaknesses

  • Wet Braking and Wet Safety Strong
    Details
    • 34/50 wet braking in 2023 (+22.7% from best)
    • 28/50 wet braking (concrete) in 2023 (+15.3% from best)
    • 20/53 wet braking in 2021 (+12.2% from best)
  • Wear and Abrasion / Ownership Costs Strong
    Details
    • Wear 44/50 in 2023 (29700 km, +58.5% from best)
    • Abrasion 39/50 in 2023 (+150.9% from best)
    • Value 48/50 in 2023 (+194.2% from best)
  • Overall Competitiveness in Recent Comprehensive Tests Strong
    Details
    • 27/50 overall in 2023 ADAC
    • 15/15 overall in 2015 Test World
    • 16/17 overall in 2014 ADAC
  • Noise/Comfort Minor
    Details
    • 30/50 noise in 2023 (+3% from best)
  • Steering feel Strong in 3 of 7 tests
    Details
  • Tread life Moderate in 2 of 7 tests
    Details
  • Rolling resistance Moderate in 2 of 7 tests
    Details
  • Behaviour at the limit Moderate in 2 of 7 tests
    Details

Every test, newest first 13

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2023 1 test
2021 2 tests
P6 of 15 Beat 64% of the field

2021 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16

ADAC 205/55 R16

The Apollo Alnac 4G has imprecise steering in the dry with an oversteer balance, but a short dry braking distance.

WinnerContinental Premium Contact 6

2016 1 test
2015 4 tests
P15 of 15 Beat 0% of the field

2015 Test World Summer Tyre Test

Test World 205/55 R16

The Apollo Alnac 4G lacks effective braking on wet surfaces and has relatively weak lateral grip. In addition, the tyres easily start to slide, and during an emergency manoeuvre the rear wheels may suddenly go into a skid. Poor resistance to aquaplaning. In the dry the tyres behave predictably, but lack overall grip. Noise and comfort are good but fuel economy average.

WinnerContinental Premium Contact 5

2014 2 tests
P2 of 16 Beat 93% of the field

2014 Test World Summer Tyre Test

Test World 205/55 R16

Apollo present a real surprise and become one of the best on test in wet braking. These tyres have no problem coping with emergency maneuvers, with no unexpected loss of grip. With no obvious weaknesses, Apollo have never never demonstrated such consistencies in all areas

WinnerContinental Premium Contact 5

2013 3 tests
P7 of 13 Beat 50% of the field

2013 Test World Summer Tyre Test

Test World 205/55 R16

The is the first time test world have tested a tyre from Apollo, and their debut was quite successful - perhaps after buying Vredestein company received new developments that successfully used in the production of tyres under its own brand. The tyre had short braking distances on dry and wet surfaces, they were even able to match the tyres from much more well known brands. In terms of handling, the Apollo was too sluggish to respond to steering and easy to lose grip, but they have a very high comfort level. Overall, nice try, but deficiencies still exist, and besides, Apollo has a high rolling resistance.

WinnerGoodyear EfficientGrip Performance

P9 of 12 Beat 27% of the field

2013 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test

Auto Zeitung 215/55 R16

A good start for the new Apollo Alnac 4G, high rolling resistance and slightly slow wet lap time leave it in ninth

WinnerDunlop Sport BluResponse

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