As usual with ADAC tests, the results are based on pure data with no subjective scoring included. The tests are weighted in favor of wet performance, which is awarded 40% of the overall score. 20% of the overall result is given to the dry weather tests, 10% of the weighting is based on how noisy / comfortable the tires are, a further 10% is based on the rolling resistance of the tire and 20% of the overall result is based on the wear. Please note this can affect our totalling, so it's best to study the individual category scores to help you chose a tire based on performance qualities you find important.
The Results
Continental Premium Contact 5
205/55 R16
All discipline results (5)
| Test | Result |
|---|---|
| Dry | 7.2 |
| Wet | 6 |
| Comfort | 3 |
| Rolling Resistance | 6.2 |
| Wear | 5.4 |
Total: 27.8
Goodyear OptiGrip
205/55 R16
All discipline results (5)
| Test | Result |
|---|---|
| Dry | 6.2 |
| Wet | 5 |
| Comfort | 3.2 |
| Rolling Resistance | 5.8 |
| Wear | 8.4 |
Total: 28.6
Dunlop SP Sport Fast Response
205/55 R16
All discipline results (5)
| Test | Result |
|---|---|
| Dry | 7.2 |
| Wet | 5 |
| Comfort | 3.4 |
| Rolling Resistance | 6.2 |
| Wear | 7 |
Total: 28.8
Bridgestone Turanza T001
205/55 R16
All discipline results (5)
| Test | Result |
|---|---|
| Dry | 7.2 |
| Wet | 5.4 |
| Comfort | 4 |
| Rolling Resistance | 6 |
| Wear | 5 |
Total: 27.6
Semperit Speed Life
205/55 R16
All discipline results (5)
| Test | Result |
|---|---|
| Dry | 6.8 |
| Wet | 5 |
| Comfort | 4 |
| Rolling Resistance | 5.8 |
| Wear | 5 |
Total: 26.6
Pirelli CINTURATO P7
205/55 R16
All discipline results (5)
| Test | Result |
|---|---|
| Dry | 6.6 |
| Wet | 4.6 |
| Comfort | 4.4 |
| Rolling Resistance | 6.6 |
| Wear | 8 |
Total: 30.2
Yokohama C Drive2
205/55 R16
All discipline results (5)
| Test | Result |
|---|---|
| Dry | 7.2 |
| Wet | 6.6 |
| Comfort | 4.4 |
| Rolling Resistance | 5 |
| Wear | 4 |
Total: 27.2
Uniroyal RainExpert
205/55 R16
All discipline results (5)
| Test | Result |
|---|---|
| Dry | 6.4 |
| Wet | 6.2 |
| Comfort | 3 |
| Rolling Resistance | 5.6 |
| Wear | 4 |
Total: 25.2
Hankook K425 Kinergy Eco
205/55 R16
All discipline results (5)
| Test | Result |
|---|---|
| Dry | 6.6 |
| Wet | 4.6 |
| Comfort | 4 |
| Rolling Resistance | 6.6 |
| Wear | 5 |
Total: 26.8
Maloya Lugano
205/55 R16
All discipline results (5)
| Test | Result |
|---|---|
| Dry | 6.2 |
| Wet | 4.8 |
| Comfort | 3.2 |
| Rolling Resistance | 5.8 |
| Wear | 5.4 |
Total: 25.4
Fulda EcoControl HP
205/55 R16
All discipline results (5)
| Test | Result |
|---|---|
| Dry | 7.2 |
| Wet | 3.6 |
| Comfort | 4 |
| Rolling Resistance | 6.2 |
| Wear | 6 |
Total: 27
Nokian V
205/55 R16
All discipline results (5)
| Test | Result |
|---|---|
| Dry | 7 |
| Wet | 5 |
| Comfort | 3.8 |
| Rolling Resistance | 5.2 |
| Wear | 4 |
Total: 25
Nexen N8000
205/55 R16
All discipline results (5)
| Test | Result |
|---|---|
| Dry | 6.4 |
| Wet | 5.6 |
| Comfort | 4 |
| Rolling Resistance | 4.4 |
| Wear | 3 |
Total: 23.4
Kumho Ecsta HM KH31
205/55 R16
All discipline results (5)
| Test | Result |
|---|---|
| Dry | 7 |
| Wet | 4.6 |
| Comfort | 3.6 |
| Rolling Resistance | 5.4 |
| Wear | 4 |
Total: 24.6
Is there an explanation anywhere of how your ratings in each category work? Are the ratings linear? IE, will a tire with a wear of 4 wear out twice as fast as a tire with a wear of 8?
These scores were directly converted from the original article where sadly there is no indication of a scale. Your assumption is a sound one though.
where is No.8 ?????????
Noted at the bottom:
The "Formula C" tire finished in 8th place with the best marks for wear and a low fuel consumption, but a weakness in the wet. Unfortunately at time of writing we couldn't find enough information to include it in our database.
:)
Nice to see Optigrip doing well. Apart from mine, I haven't seen these on any other cars!
Ceat Tires - www.ceattires.in
"Formula C" is a <ceat> tire from India.
L.S.
Strange, Michelin tires were sold out ????????
It is strange Michelin weren't in this test. They were in the 165/70 R14 test with the Michelin Energy Saver (and finished second). That's due to go live tomorrow so we'll link it then!