Ceat SportDrive - Test Results

Test Statistics

4

Tests Completed

18^th

Average Position

9^th

Best Result

28^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Across four summer tests, the Ceat SportDrive shows a clear split: weak to very weak braking and handling in wet (and often dry) dynamic tests, but strong value, efficiency, and decent comfort metrics. It frequently finishes in the lower half overall, with one last-place result, driven by poor wet safety margins. However, ADAC highlights competitive fuel consumption, value, wear, and low noise, indicating a cost-efficient, quiet tyre with acceptable longevity.
Overall, performance patterns show consistent deficits in wet grip and aquaplaning, with dry dynamics also trailing top competitors. Strengths are predominantly in rolling resistance/fuel use, value, and noise. This positions the tyre as budget-friendly for low-demand use rather than performance or safety-led driving, especially in wet conditions.

Performance Strengths

Efficiency and Rolling Resistance Strong Details
• 1st place rolling resistance in 2025 Auto Express
• 3rd place fuel consumption (5.5 l/100km) in 2025 ADAC
Value and Ownership Costs Moderate Details
• 2nd place value (7.98 Price/1000) in 2025 ADAC
• 6th place wear (45,100 km) in 2025 ADAC
Noise/Comfort Moderate Details
• 4th/18 noise (71.5 dB) in 2025 ADAC
• 4th/9 subjective noise (9 pts) in 2025 Auto Express

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Weather Performance Strong Details
• 9th/9 wet braking (+22.7%) and 9th/9 wet handling (+8.6%) in 2025 Auto Express
• 16th/18 wet braking (+17.3%) and +22.8% on concrete in 2025 ADAC
• 34th/52 wet braking (+24.1%) in 2025 Shootout
• 22nd/48 wet braking (+14.1%) in 2023 Overview
Aquaplaning Resistance Strong Details
• 15th/18 straight aquaplaning (+9.2%) in 2025 ADAC
• 9th/9 straight aquaplaning (+7.6%) in 2025 Auto Express
• 12th/18 curved aquaplaning (+17.1%) in 2025 ADAC
Dry Braking and Handling Moderate Details
• 9th/9 dry braking (+12.6%) and 9th/9 dry handling (+2.2%) in 2025 Auto Express
• 12th/18 dry braking (+6.9%) in 2025 ADAC
• 22nd/52 dry braking (+9.8%) in 2025 Shootout
• 22nd/48 dry braking (+8.1%) in 2023 Overview

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2025 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Pirelli P Zero PZ5

The Ceat SportDrive, a newcomer to testing, delivered a mixed performance, showing particular weakness in the wet. It was last in nearly all objective tests, including straight-line wet braking, wh...

Strong:
Rolling Resistance

Weak:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling

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2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Continental SportContact 7

The Ceat SportDrive achieves a "satisfactory" overall rating. Its driving safety performance is "satisfactory," with a "good" rating on dry roads but falling short of "good" on wet roads. While pro...

Strong:
Value

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