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Debica Presto UHP2 Test Results

Tyre Reviews tests: 1 Tested 2020 to 2026 4 publications

Tested 7 times by independent publications, the Debica Presto UHP2 averages a finish of 14th. Its strongest discipline is Dry Braking, beating 48% of the field across 7 tests; its weakest is Wet Braking, at 37% across 7 tests.

  • 7Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 0Podium finishes
  • 14thAverage finish
  • 51%Field beaten on average
  • 4Publications
Debica Presto UHP2

7 tests, 2020 to 2026

0%50%100%202020212022202420252026Average 51%2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test (2020): P24 of 50, Beat 52% of the field2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test (2021): P7 of 10, Beat 33% of the field2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview (2022): P15 of 50, Beat 67% of the field2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (2022): P12 of 21, Beat 45% of the field2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (2024): P4 of 16, Beat 80% of the field2025 Summer Tyre Test Shootout (2025): P27 of 52, Beat 49% of the fieldThe BEST Summer Tyres for 2026 Tested and Rated (2026): P9 of 12, Beat 27% of the field
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The latest test

The BEST Summer Tyres for 2026 Tested and Rated P9 of 12

The Debica Presto UHP2 finished 9th overall. It stood out for comfort and aquaplaning, with the highest subjective comfort score and the best curved aquaplaning result. Dry handling was also relatively strong for its finishing position, supported by a high subjective dry score, and my dry notes were very positive about steering response and adjustability. The weaknesses were in wet grip, where wet braking and subjective wet handling were in the lower half, and my wet notes describe very different cold versus warm behaviour, making it harder to predict in changing conditions.

Strong: Curved Aquaplaning, Subj. Comfort Weak: Wet Braking Winner: Pirelli Cinturato C3

Record by discipline

Where the Debica Presto UHP2 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 Strong 7 P15.1 of 29.3 48% -
Dry Handling 3 P10.3 of 15 33% -
Subj. Dry Handling 2 P7.5 of 11.5 33% -
Wet
Wet Braking Weak 7 P15.9 of 29.3 37% -
Wet Braking - Concrete 1 P8 of 16 53% -
Wet Handling 3 P7.3 of 15 54% -
Subj. Wet Handling 1 P9 of 13 33% -
Wet Circle 2 P8 of 17 56% -
Straight Aqua 4 P8.3 of 15 49% -
Curved Aquaplaning 4 P3 of 15 82% 1
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 1 P1 of 13 100% 1
Noise 4 P7.8 of 15.3 59% -
Value
Wear 2 P12.5 of 18.5 35% -
Value 2 P8.5 of 18.5 58% -
Rolling Resistance 3 P6.3 of 15 61% -
Fuel Consumption 1 P7 of 16 60% -
Abrasion 1 P12 of 16 27% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Debica Presto UHP2. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 6 shared: 1 ahead, 5 behind 6 1 5 - 17%
Laufenn S Fit EQ+ 5 shared: 3 ahead, 2 behind 5 3 2 - 60%
Fulda SportControl 2 5 shared: 2 ahead, 3 behind 5 2 3 - 40%
Sava Intensa UHP 2 4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind 4 2 2 - 50%
Nokian PowerProof 4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind 4 1 3 - 25%
Imperial Ecosport 2 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind 3 2 1 - 67%
Nexen N Fera Primus 3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind 3 2 1 - 67%
Semperit Speed Life 3 3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind 3 2 1 - 67%
Vredestein Ultrac 3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind 3 2 1 - 67%
BFGoodrich Advantage 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind 3 1 2 - 33%
Maxxis Premitra HP5 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind 3 1 2 - 33%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind 3 1 2 - 33%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind 3 1 2 - 33%
Kumho Ecsta HS52 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%
Continental PremiumContact 7 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%
Toyo Proxes Comfort 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%
Bridgestone Turanza T005 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 7 tests. Updated March 13, 2026.

Across seven summer tyre tests, the Debica Presto UHP2 shows a recurring “mixed-bag” profile: it can be notably capable in aquaplaning resistance (especially curved aquaplaning) and can deliver strong comfort/noise results, but it tends to give away meaningful margin in wet braking versus the best tyres. Overall results swing from upper-mid pack to lower-mid pack depending on test size/field, with one standout high finish (4th of 16 in ADAC 2024) but several larger-field results around the middle or worse (e.g., 27th of 52 in 2025; 24th of 49 in 2020).

In dry conditions it is generally average-to-midpack (often within a few percent of the best in dry braking/handling), but in wet safety-critical stopping it is repeatedly among the weaker performers, frequently 8-21% longer than the best. Efficiency/value metrics are also inconsistent: rolling resistance and wear/abrasion tend to be mediocre to weak, limiting its all-rounder appeal despite the strong aquaplaning and comfort highlights.

Performance Strengths

  • Aquaplaning Resistance (Wet Safety Margin in Deep Water) Strong
    Details
    • 1st place curved aquaplaning in 2026 test (225/45 R17), highlighted as 'winning curved aquaplaning' (1/12)
    • 2nd place curved aquaplaning in 2022 Auto Bild test (215/55 R17), just +0.4% from best (2/22)
    • 3rd place curved aquaplaning in 2024 ADAC test (215/55 R17), +5.7% from best (3/16)
  • Comfort & NVH (Ride Comfort / Noise) Moderate
    Details
    • 1st place subjective comfort in 2026 test (225/45 R17) (1/13)
    • 2nd place noise in 2021 Motor test (225/55 R17), +0.1% from best (2/10)
    • Noise generally midpack rather than poor in other tests (e.g., 71 dB, 5/13 in 2026; 71.6 dB, 9/16 in ADAC 2024)
  • Dry Grip / Handling (Non-track Focused, Generally Competitive Midpack) Moderate
    Details
    • Dry handling 6/13 in 2026, only +1.2% from best; subjective dry handling 5/13 (+1.2%)
    • Dry braking close to best in multiple Auto Bild overviews: 13/44 (+2.2%) in 2022 market overview; 13/22 (+2.2%) in 2022 Auto Bild test
  • Aquaplaning resistance Strong in 3 of 4 tests
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  • Dry handling Strong in 2 of 4 tests
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  • Dry braking Strong in 2 of 4 tests
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  • Rolling resistance Strong in 2 of 4 tests
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Performance Weaknesses

  • Wet Braking (Primary Safety Weakness) Strong
    Details
    • 11/12 wet braking in 2026 test, +9.3% from best (30.23 m)
    • 13/16 wet braking in 2024 ADAC test, +21.4% from best (34.6 m)
    • 28/52 wet braking in 2025 shootout, +20.8% from best (33.1 m)
  • Efficiency & Running Costs (Rolling Resistance / Wear / Abrasion) Moderate
    Details
    • Rolling resistance 9/12 in 2026 test, +29.7% from best (8.2 kg/t)
    • Wear only mid-to-lower tier in key tests: 15/21 in 2022 Auto Bild (+40.4% from best) and 10/16 in ADAC 2024 (+38.4% from best); abrasion 12/16 in ADAC 2024 (+68% from best)
  • Wet braking Strong in 2 of 4 tests
    Details
  • Steering feel Strong in 2 of 4 tests
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Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Debica Presto UHP2 (4 tests) and 39 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Where owners and testers agree

  • Dry grip strength in 1 of 4 tests 18 praise, 3 criticise of 39 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Road noise strength in 1 of 4 tests 17 praise, 1 criticise of 39 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Value for money strength in 1 of 4 tests 15 praise, 0 criticise of 39 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Ride comfort strength in 1 of 4 tests 11 praise, 1 criticise of 39 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Dry braking strength in 2 of 4 tests 3 praise, 1 criticise of 39 reviews · Read those reviews

Raised by owners, not by any test of this tyre

  • High-speed stability no test mentions it 4 praise, 0 criticise of 39 reviews · Read those reviews

Every test, newest first 7

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

2026 1 test
P9 of 12 Beat 27% of the field

The BEST Summer Tyres for 2026 Tested and Rated

Tyre Reviews 225/45 R17 Tested by Tyre Reviews

The Debica Presto UHP2 finished 9th overall. It stood out for comfort and aquaplaning, with the highest subjective comfort score and the best curved aquaplaning result. Dry handling was also relatively strong for its finishing position, supported by a high subjective dry score, and my dry notes were very positive about steering response and adjustability. The weaknesses were in wet grip, where wet braking and subjective wet handling were in the lower half, and my wet notes describe very different cold versus warm behaviour, making it harder to predict in changing conditions.

StrongCurved AquaplaningSubj. Comfort WeakWet Braking WinnerPirelli Cinturato C3

2025 1 test
2024 1 test
P4 of 16 Beat 80% of the field

2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test

ADAC 215/55 R17

The Debica Presto UHP 2 is rated as good on dry roads but achieves only an average rating in wet conditions and overall driving safety. On dry roads, it provides just average steering feedback, making it challenging for drivers to immediately find the necessary steering angle for curves. However, its handling at the limit and braking distance are still rated as good, barely earning a good rating for dry performance. On wet roads, the Debica Presto UHP 2 does not surpass an average rating. While its aquaplaning resistance receives good marks, its braking performance and handling are deemed average. The tyre offers a moderate level of grip and satisfactorily combines longitudinal and lateral forces. In terms of environmental impact, the Presto UHP 2 narrowly misses a higher rating. Its projected mileage and wear are rated as nearly good. Additionally, its fuel consumption and low weight contribute to a good efficiency rating.

WinnerContinental PremiumContact 7

2022 2 tests
P12 of 21 Beat 45% of the field

2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test

Auto Bild 215/55 R17

StrongCurved Aquaplaning WinnerGoodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2021 1 test
P7 of 10 Beat 33% of the field

2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test

Motor 225/55 R17

StrongNoise WeakDry HandlingSubj. Dry Handling WinnerContinental Premium Contact 6

2020 1 test

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