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2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test

Overall test winnerContinental Premium Contact 6

The 2020 Auto Zeitung summer tire test has been published, and as usual they've tested a really interesting mix of twenty tires in the popular 225/50 R17 size.

Data analyzed and reviewed byJonathan Benson
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Tires tested
20
Tested size
225/50 R17
Disciplines
10

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20 Tires tested

Published finishing positions, with the strengths and considerations from this test. Owner reviews cover other sizes and driving conditions.

1st

Continental Premium Contact 6

+Very short braking distance and balanced wet handling, good handling and high grip in the dry.

−None mentioned.

139 owner reviews Test Results
Joint2nd

Bridgestone Turanza T005

+Good handling in the wet, short dry braking distances, good dry stability.

−None mentioned.

200 owner reviews Test Results
Joint2nd

Michelin Primacy 4

+Excellent handling, traction and wet braking performance, short braking distance on dry surfaces, low rolling resistance.

−Average steering feel in the dry.

208 owner reviews Test Results
4th

Maxxis Premitra HP5

+Predictable handling on dry surfaces, including during sharp maneuvers, good wet handling, well priced.

−Long wet braking.

42 owner reviews Test Results
5th

Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

+Good wet traction, short dry braking, good dry handling.

−Understeer in the wet.

126 owner reviews Test Results
6th

Vredestein Ultrac Satin

+Very high aquaplaning resistance, good comfort, low noise.

−Long wet braking, poor dry stability and long dry braking distances.

45 owner reviews Test Results
Joint7th

Dunlop Sport BluResponse

+Low fuel use, short dry braking.

−Poor wet grip.

195 owner reviews Test Results
Joint7th

Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun

+Good aquaplaning resistance, good wet handling, short dry braking.

−Weak lateral stability and understeer in the dry.

96 owner reviews Test Results
9th

Giti GitiPremium H1

+Good dry grip.

−Long wet braking distances and average wet handling.

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10th

Apollo Aspire XP

+Good dry traction, low noise.

−Slow steering response in the dry, poor wet grip.

7 owner reviews Test Results
11th

Yokohama BluEarth AE50

+Precise steering in the wet, good slalom performance and good dry handling.

−Long wet braking distances.

37 owner reviews Test Results
12th

Firestone RoadHawk

+Good dry handling.

−Understeer in the wet, average aquaplaning resistance.

45 owner reviews Test Results
13th

Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue

+Very low rolling resistance, good ride comfort.

−Long wet braking distances, poor lateral stability in the wet, low aquaplaning resistance, slow steering.

35 owner reviews Test Results
14th

Linglong Green Max

+Short wet braking.

−Weak traction and lateral stability in the wet, poor balance in the dry.

42 owner reviews Test Results
15th

Westlake Sport SA37

+Acceptable dry handling.

−Nervous handling in the wet, high noise level.

6 owner reviews Test Results
16th

Rotalla RU01 S Pace

+Acceptable dry handling.

−Long wet braking and generally poor wet grip.

27 owner reviews Test Results
17th

Star Performer UHP 3

+Good dry handling.

−Long wet braking and generally poor wet grip.

1 owner review Test Results
18th

Goodride SA37

+None mentioned.

−Long wet braking, slow steering, low wet safety. Understeer in the dry.

26 owner reviews Test Results
19th

Nankang Noble Sport NS20

+None mentioned.

−Very long braking, poor traction, and slow steering in the wet. Very high rolling resistance. Oversteer in the dry.

39 owner reviews Test Results
20th

Achilles ATR Sport 2

+None mentioned.

−Long braking distances and poor lateral stability in the wet (safety issue), long dry braking, unstable rear during dry handling.

43 owner reviews Test Results

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2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test · 225/50 R17

TireContinental Premium Contact 6Bridgestone Turanza T005Michelin Primacy 4Maxxis Premitra HP5Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125Vredestein Ultrac SatinDunlop Sport BluResponseFalken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRunGiti GitiPremium H1Apollo Aspire XPYokohama BluEarth AE50Firestone RoadHawkPirelli Cinturato P7 BlueLinglong Green MaxWestlake Sport SA37Rotalla RU01 S PaceStar Performer UHP 3Goodride SA37Nankang Noble Sport NS20Achilles ATR Sport 2
Position1stJoint 2ndJoint 2nd4th5th6thJoint 7thJoint 7th9th10th11th12th13th14th15th16th17th18th19th20th
Category scores (% of best)
Dry97.6%97.8%94.7%98.4%98.5%91.4%95.6%92.5%96.8%92.5%94.3%96.4%92%90.8%93.4%94.1%95%92.4%89.2%90.9%
Wet97.5%93.8%96.3%92.5%91.5%91.4%85.9%91.9%85.5%89%83.2%83%82.9%87.9%84.2%83.2%80.9%82.7%81.2%77.9%
Comfort93%92.4%86.1%93%93%100%98.6%92.4%93%93.8%93%92.4%99.3%86.8%86.1%86.1%86.1%86.1%86.1%86.8%
Rolling Resistance79.8%85%86.8%73.9%81%79.1%91.9%74.3%78.2%78.2%87.1%78.3%100%80.7%73.5%73.2%75.9%70.6%69.7%75.6%
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The evidence behind the verdict

The 2020 Auto Zeitung summer tire test has been published, and as usual they've tested a really interesting mix of twenty tires in the popular 225/50 R17 size.

As 225/50 R17 tires generally bias towards comfort rather than outright sporty performance, AZ tested with the new brand BMW 3 Series, and performed the usual array of  thirteen dry, wet, comfort and economy tests.

Proving that you get what you pay for, the top three tires in the test were also the most expensive! Continental took the top spot, with excellent wet handling, short braking distances and good levels of comfort, while Michelin and Bridgestone tied for second place, with the Michelin performing better in the wet, and the Bridgestone having a very good dry performance.

A number of tires performed very poorly in the wet, with the testers actually voicing safety concerns about one of the patterns tested! Read on for the full details below.

Dry

While Hankook could only manage fifth place overall, the Ventus Prime 3 had an unusually large advantage in dry braking. The top three tires overall placed second to fourth, with Falken, Maxxis and Linglong close behind.

Dry Braking

Dry braking in feet

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
 115 ft Best
2Continental Premium Contact 6
 117 ft +2 ft
3Bridgestone Turanza T005
 118 ft +3 ft
4Michelin Primacy 4
 118 ft +3 ft
5Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun
 119 ft +4 ft
6Linglong Green Max
 119 ft +4 ft
6Maxxis Premitra HP5
 119 ft +4 ft
8Firestone RoadHawk
 120 ft +5 ft
9Dunlop Sport BluResponse
 120 ft +5 ft
10Giti GitiPremium H1
 122 ft +7 ft
11Apollo Aspire XP
 122 ft +7 ft
12Nankang Noble Sport NS20
 123 ft +8 ft
13Rotalla RU01 S Pace
 123 ft +8 ft
14Goodride SA37
 124 ft +9 ft
15Star Performer UHP 3
 124 ft +9 ft
15Westlake Sport SA37
 124 ft +9 ft
15Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
 124 ft +9 ft
18Yokohama BluEarth AE50
 125 ft +10 ft
18Achilles ATR Sport 2
 125 ft +10 ft
20Vredestein Ultrac Satin
 126 ft +11 ft

The difference between best and worst was 9.1% (11 ft ≈ 0.7 Car Lengths).

The Maxxis HP5 was narrowly fastest during the dry handling testing, and combined the fastest lap time with the best subjective handling score. The similarly priced Giti should be proud of their new tires performance in the dry, also out performing the more expensive premium rivals.

Dry Handling

Dry handling time in seconds

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Maxxis Premitra HP5
 73.8 s Best
2Giti GitiPremium H1
 74 s +0.20 s
3Star Performer UHP 3
 74.2 s +0.40 s
3Bridgestone Turanza T005
 74.2 s +0.40 s
5Dunlop Sport BluResponse
 74.3 s +0.50 s
5Yokohama BluEarth AE50
 74.3 s +0.50 s
5Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
 74.3 s +0.50 s
5Continental Premium Contact 6
 74.3 s +0.50 s
5Firestone RoadHawk
 74.3 s +0.50 s
10Rotalla RU01 S Pace
 74.6 s +0.80 s
11Westlake Sport SA37
 74.8 s +1.00 s
12Michelin Primacy 4
 75 s +1.20 s
13Goodride SA37
 75.1 s +1.30 s
14Vredestein Ultrac Satin
 75.2 s +1.40 s
14Apollo Aspire XP
 75.2 s +1.40 s
14Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
 75.2 s +1.40 s
17Achilles ATR Sport 2
 75.5 s +1.70 s
18Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun
 75.8 s +2.00 s
19Linglong Green Max
 75.9 s +2.10 s
20Nankang Noble Sport NS20
 76.1 s +2.30 s

The difference between best and worst was 3.1% (2.3 s).

Subj. Dry Handling

Subjective Dry Handling Score

Higher is better ↑
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Maxxis Premitra HP5
 30 Points Best
2Giti GitiPremium H1
 28 Points -2.00 Points
3Bridgestone Turanza T005
 27 Points -3.00 Points
4Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
 26 Points -4.00 Points
4Continental Premium Contact 6
 26 Points -4.00 Points
6Star Performer UHP 3
 25 Points -5.00 Points
6Firestone RoadHawk
 25 Points -5.00 Points
8Yokohama BluEarth AE50
 24 Points -6.00 Points
9Dunlop Sport BluResponse
 23 Points -7.00 Points
10Rotalla RU01 S Pace
 22 Points -8.00 Points
11Westlake Sport SA37
 21 Points -9.00 Points
12Michelin Primacy 4
 19 Points -11.00 Points
13Goodride SA37
 18 Points -12.00 Points
14Vredestein Ultrac Satin
 17 Points -13.00 Points
14Apollo Aspire XP
 17 Points -13.00 Points
14Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
 17 Points -13.00 Points
17Achilles ATR Sport 2
 15 Points -15.00 Points
18Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun
 14 Points -16.00 Points
19Linglong Green Max
 9 Points -21.00 Points
20Nankang Noble Sport NS20
 8 Points -22.00 Points

The difference between best and worst was 73.3% (22 Points).

Wet

Bridgestone and Michelin drew during wet braking, stopping the car a full meter shorter than the third placed Continental. This time Linglong was the stand out performer from the cheaper tires on test.

Wet Braking

Wet braking in feet

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Michelin Primacy 4
 188 ft Best
1Bridgestone Turanza T005
 188 ft Best
3Continental Premium Contact 6
 191 ft +3 ft
4Linglong Green Max
 193 ft +5 ft
5Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun
 195 ft +7 ft
6Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
 198 ft +10 ft
7Apollo Aspire XP
 198 ft +10 ft
8Vredestein Ultrac Satin
 201 ft +13 ft
9Maxxis Premitra HP5
 207 ft +19 ft
10Firestone RoadHawk
 210 ft +22 ft
11Giti GitiPremium H1
 211 ft +23 ft
12Yokohama BluEarth AE50
 213 ft +25 ft
13Goodride SA37
 213 ft +25 ft
13Rotalla RU01 S Pace
 213 ft +25 ft
15Westlake Sport SA37
 215 ft +27 ft
16Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
 215 ft +27 ft
17Dunlop Sport BluResponse
 218 ft +30 ft
18Achilles ATR Sport 2
 223 ft +35 ft
19Star Performer UHP 3
 226 ft +38 ft
20Nankang Noble Sport NS20
 228 ft +40 ft

The difference between best and worst was 21.1% (40 ft ≈ 2.7 Car Lengths).

Continental improved on its braking result, finishing fastest by a good margin during wet handling testing. The top three tires from the wet handling lap were also the highest rated subjectively.

Wet Handling

Wet handling time in seconds

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Continental Premium Contact 6
 88.8 s Best
2Michelin Primacy 4
 90.8 s +2.00 s
3Maxxis Premitra HP5
 91.1 s +2.30 s
4Bridgestone Turanza T005
 92.3 s +3.50 s
5Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
 92.7 s +3.90 s
6Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun
 93 s +4.20 s
7Vredestein Ultrac Satin
 93.5 s +4.70 s
8Dunlop Sport BluResponse
 94.2 s +5.40 s
9Apollo Aspire XP
 94.3 s +5.50 s
10Giti GitiPremium H1
 95.4 s +6.60 s
11Linglong Green Max
 95.9 s +7.10 s
11Westlake Sport SA37
 95.9 s +7.10 s
13Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
 96.9 s +8.10 s
14Yokohama BluEarth AE50
 97.1 s +8.30 s
15Nankang Noble Sport NS20
 97.6 s +8.80 s
16Firestone RoadHawk
 97.7 s +8.90 s
17Goodride SA37
 97.8 s +9.00 s
18Rotalla RU01 S Pace
 97.9 s +9.10 s
19Star Performer UHP 3
 98.4 s +9.60 s
20Achilles ATR Sport 2
 102.3 s +13.50 s

The difference between best and worst was 15.2% (13.5 s).

Subj. Wet Handling

Subjective Wet Handling Score

Higher is better ↑
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Continental Premium Contact 6
 45 Points Best
2Michelin Primacy 4
 42 Points -3.00 Points
3Maxxis Premitra HP5
 40 Points -5.00 Points
4Bridgestone Turanza T005
 33 Points -12.00 Points
5Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
 30 Points -15.00 Points
6Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun
 28 Points -17.00 Points
7Vredestein Ultrac Satin
 26 Points -19.00 Points
8Apollo Aspire XP
 22 Points -23.00 Points
8Dunlop Sport BluResponse
 22 Points -23.00 Points
10Giti GitiPremium H1
 19 Points -26.00 Points
11Linglong Green Max
 17 Points -28.00 Points
12Westlake Sport SA37
 16 Points -29.00 Points
13Yokohama BluEarth AE50
 13 Points -32.00 Points
13Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
 13 Points -32.00 Points
15Firestone RoadHawk
 12 Points -33.00 Points
15Nankang Noble Sport NS20
 12 Points -33.00 Points
17Goodride SA37
 11 Points -34.00 Points
17Rotalla RU01 S Pace
 11 Points -34.00 Points
19Star Performer UHP 3
 9 Points -36.00 Points
20Achilles ATR Sport 2
 4 Points -41.00 Points

The difference between best and worst was 91.1% (41 Points).

Vredestein had a significant advantage during the aquaplaning testing.

Straight Aqua

Float Speed in mph

Higher is better ↑
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Vredestein Ultrac Satin
 63.6 mph Best
2Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun
 58.5 mph -5.1 mph
3Star Performer UHP 3
 58.3 mph -5.3 mph
4Rotalla RU01 S Pace
 57.8 mph -5.8 mph
5Nankang Noble Sport NS20
 56.9 mph -6.7 mph
6Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
 56.6 mph -7.0 mph
7Apollo Aspire XP
 56.5 mph -7.1 mph
8Continental Premium Contact 6
 56.4 mph -7.2 mph
9Dunlop Sport BluResponse
 56.1 mph -7.5 mph
10Goodride SA37
 55.7 mph -7.9 mph
11Westlake Sport SA37
 55.4 mph -8.2 mph
12Giti GitiPremium H1
 55.3 mph -8.3 mph
13Maxxis Premitra HP5
 55.2 mph -8.4 mph
13Bridgestone Turanza T005
 55.2 mph -8.4 mph
15Linglong Green Max
 55.1 mph -8.5 mph
16Yokohama BluEarth AE50
 54.9 mph -8.7 mph
17Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
 54.8 mph -8.8 mph
17Michelin Primacy 4
 54.8 mph -8.8 mph
19Achilles ATR Sport 2
 54.7 mph -8.9 mph
20Firestone RoadHawk
 54.2 mph -9.4 mph

The difference between best and worst was 14.8% (9.4 mph).

Environment

Pirelli won its first test by having the lowest rolling resistance on test.

Rolling Resistance

Rolling resistance in kg t

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to bestExtra fuel / year
1Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
 6.33 kg/t Best $0
2Dunlop Sport BluResponse
 6.89 kg/t +0.56 kg/t $26
3Yokohama BluEarth AE50
 7.27 kg/t +0.94 kg/t $44
4Michelin Primacy 4
 7.29 kg/t +0.96 kg/t $45
5Bridgestone Turanza T005
 7.45 kg/t +1.12 kg/t $52
6Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
 7.82 kg/t +1.49 kg/t $69
7Linglong Green Max
 7.84 kg/t +1.51 kg/t $70
8Continental Premium Contact 6
 7.93 kg/t +1.60 kg/t $74
9Vredestein Ultrac Satin
 8 kg/t +1.67 kg/t $78
10Firestone RoadHawk
 8.08 kg/t +1.75 kg/t $81
11Giti GitiPremium H1
 8.09 kg/t +1.76 kg/t $82
12Apollo Aspire XP
 8.1 kg/t +1.77 kg/t $82
13Star Performer UHP 3
 8.34 kg/t +2.01 kg/t $93
14Achilles ATR Sport 2
 8.37 kg/t +2.04 kg/t $95
15Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun
 8.52 kg/t +2.19 kg/t $102
16Maxxis Premitra HP5
 8.57 kg/t +2.24 kg/t $104
17Westlake Sport SA37
 8.61 kg/t +2.28 kg/t $106
18Rotalla RU01 S Pace
 8.65 kg/t +2.32 kg/t $108
19Goodride SA37
 8.97 kg/t +2.64 kg/t $123
20Nankang Noble Sport NS20
 9.08 kg/t +2.75 kg/t $128

The difference between best and worst was 43.4% (2.75 kg / t). Over 12,000 miles a year at $3.60/gal, the Nankang Noble Sport NS20 uses about 35 gal ($128) more fuel than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue.

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12,000 mi
$3.60/gal
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 tire age. For comparative purposes only. Lifetime savings based on a 40,000km / 25,000 mile tread life.

All twenty tires were split by 3dB in the external noise test.

Noise

External noise in dB

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Apollo Aspire XP
 70 dB Best
1Vredestein Ultrac Satin
 70 dB Best
3Linglong Green Max
 71 dB +1.00 dB
3Continental Premium Contact 6
 71 dB +1.00 dB
3Giti GitiPremium H1
 71 dB +1.00 dB
3Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
 71 dB +1.00 dB
3Maxxis Premitra HP5
 71 dB +1.00 dB
3Yokohama BluEarth AE50
 71 dB +1.00 dB
3Achilles ATR Sport 2
 71 dB +1.00 dB
3Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
 71 dB +1.00 dB
11Goodride SA37
 72 dB +2.00 dB
11Westlake Sport SA37
 72 dB +2.00 dB
11Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun
 72 dB +2.00 dB
11Dunlop Sport BluResponse
 72 dB +2.00 dB
11Firestone RoadHawk
 72 dB +2.00 dB
11Rotalla RU01 S Pace
 72 dB +2.00 dB
11Bridgestone Turanza T005
 72 dB +2.00 dB
11Michelin Primacy 4
 72 dB +2.00 dB
11Nankang Noble Sport NS20
 72 dB +2.00 dB
11Star Performer UHP 3
 72 dB +2.00 dB

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

Pirelli, Vredestein and Dunlop proved to be the most comfortable tires.

Subj. Comfort

Subjective Comfort Score

Higher is better ↑
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
 8 Points Best
1Dunlop Sport BluResponse
 8 Points Best
1Vredestein Ultrac Satin
 8 Points Best
4Apollo Aspire XP
 7 Points -1.00 Points
4Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun
 7 Points -1.00 Points
4Yokohama BluEarth AE50
 7 Points -1.00 Points
4Maxxis Premitra HP5
 7 Points -1.00 Points
4Bridgestone Turanza T005
 7 Points -1.00 Points
4Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
 7 Points -1.00 Points
4Giti GitiPremium H1
 7 Points -1.00 Points
4Continental Premium Contact 6
 7 Points -1.00 Points
4Firestone RoadHawk
 7 Points -1.00 Points
13Star Performer UHP 3
 6 Points -2.00 Points
13Nankang Noble Sport NS20
 6 Points -2.00 Points
13Michelin Primacy 4
 6 Points -2.00 Points
13Rotalla RU01 S Pace
 6 Points -2.00 Points
13Westlake Sport SA37
 6 Points -2.00 Points
13Goodride SA37
 6 Points -2.00 Points
13Achilles ATR Sport 2
 6 Points -2.00 Points
13Linglong Green Max
 6 Points -2.00 Points

The difference between best and worst was 25% (2 Points).

While the Goodride, Achilles and Star Performer tires were the cheapest on test, when you look at the overall results below you'll understand why choosing a tire based on price might not be the safest idea.

Results

1st

Continental Premium Contact 6

225/50 R17
Continental Premium Contact 6
Dry97.6%
Wet97.5%
Comfort93%
Rolling Resistance79.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better2nd / 20117 ft+2 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better5th / 2074.3 s+0.50 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better4th / 2026 Points-4.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better3rd / 20191 ft+3 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better1st / 2088.8 sBest in this discipline
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better1st / 2045 PointsBest in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better8th / 2056.4 mph-7.2 mph
Subj. ComfortHigher is better4th / 207 Points-1.00 Points
NoiseLower is better3rd / 2071 dB+1.00 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better8th / 207.93 kg/t+1.60 kg/t
Price
470.00
Joint 2nd

Bridgestone Turanza T005

225/50 R17
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Dry97.8%
Wet93.8%
Comfort92.4%
Rolling Resistance85%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better3rd / 20118 ft+3 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better3rd / 2074.2 s+0.40 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better3rd / 2027 Points-3.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better1st / 20188 ftBest in this discipline
Wet HandlingLower is better4th / 2092.3 s+3.50 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better4th / 2033 Points-12.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better13th / 2055.2 mph-8.4 mph
Subj. ComfortHigher is better4th / 207 Points-1.00 Points
NoiseLower is better11th / 2072 dB+2.00 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better5th / 207.45 kg/t+1.12 kg/t
Price
450.00
Joint 2nd

Michelin Primacy 4

225/50 R17
Michelin Primacy 4
Dry94.7%
Wet96.3%
Comfort86.1%
Rolling Resistance86.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better4th / 20118 ft+3 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better12th / 2075 s+1.20 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better12th / 2019 Points-11.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better1st / 20188 ftBest in this discipline
Wet HandlingLower is better2nd / 2090.8 s+2.00 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better2nd / 2042 Points-3.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better17th / 2054.8 mph-8.8 mph
Subj. ComfortHigher is better13th / 206 Points-2.00 Points
NoiseLower is better11th / 2072 dB+2.00 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better4th / 207.29 kg/t+0.96 kg/t
Price
540.00
4th

Maxxis Premitra HP5

225/50 R17
Maxxis Premitra HP5
Dry98.4%
Wet92.5%
Comfort93%
Rolling Resistance73.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better6th / 20119 ft+4 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better1st / 2073.8 sBest in this discipline
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better1st / 2030 PointsBest in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better9th / 20207 ft+19 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better3rd / 2091.1 s+2.30 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better3rd / 2040 Points-5.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better13th / 2055.2 mph-8.4 mph
Subj. ComfortHigher is better4th / 207 Points-1.00 Points
NoiseLower is better3rd / 2071 dB+1.00 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better16th / 208.57 kg/t+2.24 kg/t
Price
340.00
5th

Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

225/50 R17
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
Dry98.5%
Wet91.5%
Comfort93%
Rolling Resistance81%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better1st / 20115 ftBest in this discipline
Dry HandlingLower is better5th / 2074.3 s+0.50 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better4th / 2026 Points-4.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better6th / 20198 ft+10 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better5th / 2092.7 s+3.90 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better5th / 2030 Points-15.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better6th / 2056.6 mph-7.0 mph
Subj. ComfortHigher is better4th / 207 Points-1.00 Points
NoiseLower is better3rd / 2071 dB+1.00 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better6th / 207.82 kg/t+1.49 kg/t
Price
390.00
6th

Vredestein Ultrac Satin

225/50 R17
Vredestein Ultrac Satin
Dry91.4%
Wet91.4%
Comfort100%
Rolling Resistance79.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better20th / 20126 ft+11 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better14th / 2075.2 s+1.40 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better14th / 2017 Points-13.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better8th / 20201 ft+13 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better7th / 2093.5 s+4.70 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better7th / 2026 Points-19.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better1st / 2063.6 mphBest in this discipline
Subj. ComfortHigher is better1st / 208 PointsBest in this discipline
NoiseLower is better1st / 2070 dBBest in this discipline
Rolling ResistanceLower is better9th / 208 kg/t+1.67 kg/t
Price
370.00
Joint 7th

Dunlop Sport BluResponse

225/50 R17
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
Dry95.6%
Wet85.9%
Comfort98.6%
Rolling Resistance91.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better9th / 20120 ft+5 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better5th / 2074.3 s+0.50 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better9th / 2023 Points-7.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better17th / 20218 ft+30 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better8th / 2094.2 s+5.40 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better8th / 2022 Points-23.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better9th / 2056.1 mph-7.5 mph
Subj. ComfortHigher is better1st / 208 PointsBest in this discipline
NoiseLower is better11th / 2072 dB+2.00 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better2nd / 206.89 kg/t+0.56 kg/t
Price
410.00
Joint 7th

Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun

225/50 R17
Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun
Dry92.5%
Wet91.9%
Comfort92.4%
Rolling Resistance74.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better5th / 20119 ft+4 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better18th / 2075.8 s+2.00 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better18th / 2014 Points-16.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better5th / 20195 ft+7 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better6th / 2093 s+4.20 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better6th / 2028 Points-17.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better2nd / 2058.5 mph-5.1 mph
Subj. ComfortHigher is better4th / 207 Points-1.00 Points
NoiseLower is better11th / 2072 dB+2.00 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better15th / 208.52 kg/t+2.19 kg/t
Price
400.00
9th

Giti GitiPremium H1

225/50 R17
Giti GitiPremium H1
Dry96.8%
Wet85.5%
Comfort93%
Rolling Resistance78.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better10th / 20122 ft+7 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better2nd / 2074 s+0.20 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better2nd / 2028 Points-2.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better11th / 20211 ft+23 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better10th / 2095.4 s+6.60 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better10th / 2019 Points-26.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better12th / 2055.3 mph-8.3 mph
Subj. ComfortHigher is better4th / 207 Points-1.00 Points
NoiseLower is better3rd / 2071 dB+1.00 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better11th / 208.09 kg/t+1.76 kg/t
Price
360.00
10th

Apollo Aspire XP

225/50 R17
Apollo Aspire XP
Dry92.5%
Wet89%
Comfort93.8%
Rolling Resistance78.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better11th / 20122 ft+7 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better14th / 2075.2 s+1.40 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better14th / 2017 Points-13.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better7th / 20198 ft+10 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better9th / 2094.3 s+5.50 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better8th / 2022 Points-23.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better7th / 2056.5 mph-7.1 mph
Subj. ComfortHigher is better4th / 207 Points-1.00 Points
NoiseLower is better1st / 2070 dBBest in this discipline
Rolling ResistanceLower is better12th / 208.1 kg/t+1.77 kg/t
Price
350.00
11th

Yokohama BluEarth AE50

225/50 R17
Yokohama BluEarth AE50
Dry94.3%
Wet83.2%
Comfort93%
Rolling Resistance87.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better18th / 20125 ft+10 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better5th / 2074.3 s+0.50 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better8th / 2024 Points-6.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better12th / 20213 ft+25 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better14th / 2097.1 s+8.30 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better13th / 2013 Points-32.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better16th / 2054.9 mph-8.7 mph
Subj. ComfortHigher is better4th / 207 Points-1.00 Points
NoiseLower is better3rd / 2071 dB+1.00 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better3rd / 207.27 kg/t+0.94 kg/t
Price
420.00
12th

Firestone RoadHawk

225/50 R17
Firestone RoadHawk
Dry96.4%
Wet83%
Comfort92.4%
Rolling Resistance78.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better8th / 20120 ft+5 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better5th / 2074.3 s+0.50 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better6th / 2025 Points-5.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better10th / 20210 ft+22 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better16th / 2097.7 s+8.90 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better15th / 2012 Points-33.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better20th / 2054.2 mph-9.4 mph
Subj. ComfortHigher is better4th / 207 Points-1.00 Points
NoiseLower is better11th / 2072 dB+2.00 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better10th / 208.08 kg/t+1.75 kg/t
Price
400.00
13th

Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue

225/50 R17
Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
Dry92%
Wet82.9%
Comfort99.3%
Rolling Resistance100%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better15th / 20124 ft+9 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better14th / 2075.2 s+1.40 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better14th / 2017 Points-13.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better16th / 20215 ft+27 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better13th / 2096.9 s+8.10 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better13th / 2013 Points-32.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better17th / 2054.8 mph-8.8 mph
Subj. ComfortHigher is better1st / 208 PointsBest in this discipline
NoiseLower is better3rd / 2071 dB+1.00 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better1st / 206.33 kg/tBest in this discipline
Price
440.00
14th

Linglong Green Max

225/50 R17
Linglong Green Max
Dry90.8%
Wet87.9%
Comfort86.8%
Rolling Resistance80.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better6th / 20119 ft+4 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better19th / 2075.9 s+2.10 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better19th / 209 Points-21.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better4th / 20193 ft+5 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better11th / 2095.9 s+7.10 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better11th / 2017 Points-28.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better15th / 2055.1 mph-8.5 mph
Subj. ComfortHigher is better13th / 206 Points-2.00 Points
NoiseLower is better3rd / 2071 dB+1.00 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better7th / 207.84 kg/t+1.51 kg/t
Price
250.00
15th

Westlake Sport SA37

225/50 R17
Westlake Sport SA37
Dry93.4%
Wet84.2%
Comfort86.1%
Rolling Resistance73.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better15th / 20124 ft+9 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better11th / 2074.8 s+1.00 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better11th / 2021 Points-9.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better15th / 20215 ft+27 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better11th / 2095.9 s+7.10 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better12th / 2016 Points-29.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better11th / 2055.4 mph-8.2 mph
Subj. ComfortHigher is better13th / 206 Points-2.00 Points
NoiseLower is better11th / 2072 dB+2.00 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better17th / 208.61 kg/t+2.28 kg/t
Price
240.00
16th

Rotalla RU01 S Pace

225/50 R17
Rotalla RU01 S Pace
Dry94.1%
Wet83.2%
Comfort86.1%
Rolling Resistance73.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better13th / 20123 ft+8 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better10th / 2074.6 s+0.80 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better10th / 2022 Points-8.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better13th / 20213 ft+25 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better18th / 2097.9 s+9.10 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better17th / 2011 Points-34.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better4th / 2057.8 mph-5.8 mph
Subj. ComfortHigher is better13th / 206 Points-2.00 Points
NoiseLower is better11th / 2072 dB+2.00 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better18th / 208.65 kg/t+2.32 kg/t
Price
280.00
17th

Star Performer UHP 3

225/50 R17
Star Performer UHP 3
Dry95%
Wet80.9%
Comfort86.1%
Rolling Resistance75.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better15th / 20124 ft+9 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better3rd / 2074.2 s+0.40 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better6th / 2025 Points-5.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better19th / 20226 ft+38 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better19th / 2098.4 s+9.60 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better19th / 209 Points-36.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better3rd / 2058.3 mph-5.3 mph
Subj. ComfortHigher is better13th / 206 Points-2.00 Points
NoiseLower is better11th / 2072 dB+2.00 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better13th / 208.34 kg/t+2.01 kg/t
Price
240.00
18th

Goodride SA37

225/50 R17
Goodride SA37
Dry92.4%
Wet82.7%
Comfort86.1%
Rolling Resistance70.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better14th / 20124 ft+9 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better13th / 2075.1 s+1.30 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better13th / 2018 Points-12.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better13th / 20213 ft+25 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better17th / 2097.8 s+9.00 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better17th / 2011 Points-34.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better10th / 2055.7 mph-7.9 mph
Subj. ComfortHigher is better13th / 206 Points-2.00 Points
NoiseLower is better11th / 2072 dB+2.00 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better19th / 208.97 kg/t+2.64 kg/t
Price
230.00
19th

Nankang Noble Sport NS20

225/50 R17
Nankang Noble Sport NS20
Dry89.2%
Wet81.2%
Comfort86.1%
Rolling Resistance69.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better12th / 20123 ft+8 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better20th / 2076.1 s+2.30 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better20th / 208 Points-22.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better20th / 20228 ft+40 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better15th / 2097.6 s+8.80 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better15th / 2012 Points-33.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better5th / 2056.9 mph-6.7 mph
Subj. ComfortHigher is better13th / 206 Points-2.00 Points
NoiseLower is better11th / 2072 dB+2.00 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better20th / 209.08 kg/t+2.75 kg/t
Price
280.00
20th

Achilles ATR Sport 2

225/50 R17
Achilles ATR Sport 2
Dry90.9%
Wet77.9%
Comfort86.8%
Rolling Resistance75.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better18th / 20125 ft+10 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better17th / 2075.5 s+1.70 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better17th / 2015 Points-15.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better18th / 20223 ft+35 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better20th / 20102.3 s+13.50 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better20th / 204 Points-41.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better19th / 2054.7 mph-8.9 mph
Subj. ComfortHigher is better13th / 206 Points-2.00 Points
NoiseLower is better3rd / 2071 dB+1.00 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better14th / 208.37 kg/t+2.04 kg/t
Price
240.00

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Discussion

7 comments
  1. Veselin Dimitri Bekyarov archived

    I read that from 8th week of 2020 there is a new version of CPC6 with better wet handling, dry braking and lower rolling resistance. Any official news about that?

    #5609
      1. Veselin Dimitri Bekyarov Kolemjdouci archived

        It's the same test published in russian media colesa.ru

        I am not sure if they took the info from the original publication I Auto Zeitung because I don't have full access to the test itself. Maybe someone could have a look. The info was published in the result section just bellow the description of CPC6 test results and verdict.

        #5621
    3. Jacopo Siliprandi Veselin Dimitri Bekyarov archived

      just to add to the conversation, the pirelli p7 blue new batch was expected to be distributed in March, unsure about any update there.

      #5736
      1. TireReviews Jacopo Siliprandi archived

        I have heard of this P7 Blue 2 (to be called P7 Blue again, classic Pirelli) but I've had nothing official.

        #5737
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