2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test

Test Publication:

225/50 R17 20 tires 4 categories

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Test Publication:

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Test Size: 225/50 R17

Tires Tested: 20 tires

Test Categories:
4 categories (11 tests)

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Vredestein had a significant advantage during the aquaplaning testing.

Environment

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

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

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

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

1^st

Continental Premium Contact 6

225/50 R17

• 3PMSF: no

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

None mentioned.

Dry

94.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	2nd	35.8 M	35.1 M	+0.7 M	98.04%
Dry Handling	5th	74.3 s	73.8 s	+0.5 s	99.33%
Subj. Dry Handling	4th	26 Points	30 Points	-4 Points	86.67%

Wet

96.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	3rd	58.3 M	57.3 M	+1 M	98.28%
Wet Handling	1st	88.8 s			100%
Subj. Wet Handling	1st	45 Points			100%
Straight Aqua	8th	90.7 Km/H	102.4 Km/H	-11.7 Km/H	88.57%

Comfort

93%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	4th	7 Points	8 Points	-1 Points	87.5%
Noise	3rd	71 dB	70 dB	+1 dB	98.59%

Value

64.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	19th	470	230	+240	48.94%
Rolling Resistance	8th	7.93 kg / t	6.33 kg / t	+1.6 kg / t	79.82%

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2^nd

Bridgestone Turanza T005

225/50 R17

• 3PMSF: no

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

None mentioned.

Dry

95.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	3rd	35.9 M	35.1 M	+0.8 M	97.77%
Dry Handling	3rd	74.2 s	73.8 s	+0.4 s	99.46%
Subj. Dry Handling	3rd	27 Points	30 Points	-3 Points	90%

Wet

89.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	1st	57.3 M			100%
Wet Handling	4th	92.3 s	88.8 s	+3.5 s	96.21%
Subj. Wet Handling	4th	33 Points	45 Points	-12 Points	73.33%
Straight Aqua	13th	88.8 Km/H	102.4 Km/H	-13.6 Km/H	86.72%

Comfort

92.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	4th	7 Points	8 Points	-1 Points	87.5%
Noise	11th	72 dB	70 dB	+2 dB	97.22%

Value

68%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	18th	450	230	+220	51.11%
Rolling Resistance	5th	7.45 kg / t	6.33 kg / t	+1.12 kg / t	84.97%

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2^nd

Michelin Primacy 4

225/50 R17

• 3PMSF: no

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

Average steering feel in the dry.

Dry

86.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	4th	36.1 M	35.1 M	+1 M	97.23%
Dry Handling	12th	75 s	73.8 s	+1.2 s	98.4%
Subj. Dry Handling	12th	19 Points	30 Points	-11 Points	63.33%

Wet

94.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	1st	57.3 M			100%
Wet Handling	2nd	90.8 s	88.8 s	+2 s	97.8%
Subj. Wet Handling	2nd	42 Points	45 Points	-3 Points	93.33%
Straight Aqua	17th	88.2 Km/H	102.4 Km/H	-14.2 Km/H	86.13%

Comfort

86.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	13th	6 Points	8 Points	-2 Points	75%
Noise	11th	72 dB	70 dB	+2 dB	97.22%

Value

64.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	20th	540	230	+310	42.59%
Rolling Resistance	4th	7.29 kg / t	6.33 kg / t	+0.96 kg / t	86.83%

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4^th

Maxxis Premitra HP5

225/50 R17

• 3PMSF: no

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

Long wet braking.

Dry

98.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	6th	36.4 M	35.1 M	+1.3 M	96.43%
Dry Handling	1st	73.8 s			100%
Subj. Dry Handling	1st	30 Points			100%

Wet

91%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	9th	63 M	57.3 M	+5.7 M	90.95%
Wet Handling	3rd	91.1 s	88.8 s	+2.3 s	97.48%
Subj. Wet Handling	3rd	40 Points	45 Points	-5 Points	88.89%
Straight Aqua	13th	88.8 Km/H	102.4 Km/H	-13.6 Km/H	86.72%

Comfort

93%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	4th	7 Points	8 Points	-1 Points	87.5%
Noise	3rd	71 dB	70 dB	+1 dB	98.59%

Value

70.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	8th	340	230	+110	67.65%
Rolling Resistance	16th	8.57 kg / t	6.33 kg / t	+2.24 kg / t	73.86%

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5^th

Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

225/50 R17

• 3PMSF: no

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

Understeer in the wet.

Dry

95.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	1st	35.1 M			100%
Dry Handling	5th	74.3 s	73.8 s	+0.5 s	99.33%
Subj. Dry Handling	4th	26 Points	30 Points	-4 Points	86.67%

Wet

86.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	6th	60.3 M	57.3 M	+3 M	95.02%
Wet Handling	5th	92.7 s	88.8 s	+3.9 s	95.79%
Subj. Wet Handling	5th	30 Points	45 Points	-15 Points	66.67%
Straight Aqua	6th	91.1 Km/H	102.4 Km/H	-11.3 Km/H	88.96%

Comfort

93%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	4th	7 Points	8 Points	-1 Points	87.5%
Noise	3rd	71 dB	70 dB	+1 dB	98.59%

Value

70%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	12th	390	230	+160	58.97%
Rolling Resistance	6th	7.82 kg / t	6.33 kg / t	+1.49 kg / t	80.95%

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6^th

Vredestein Ultrac Satin

225/50 R17

• 3PMSF: no

Very high aquaplaning resistance, good comfort, low noise.

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

Dry

82.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	20th	38.3 M	35.1 M	+3.2 M	91.64%
Dry Handling	14th	75.2 s	73.8 s	+1.4 s	98.14%
Subj. Dry Handling	14th	17 Points	30 Points	-13 Points	56.67%

Wet

86.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	8th	61.4 M	57.3 M	+4.1 M	93.32%
Wet Handling	7th	93.5 s	88.8 s	+4.7 s	94.97%
Subj. Wet Handling	7th	26 Points	45 Points	-19 Points	57.78%
Straight Aqua	1st	102.4 Km/H			100%

Comfort

100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	1st	8 Points			100%
Noise	1st	70 dB			100%

Value

70.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	11th	370	230	+140	62.16%
Rolling Resistance	9th	8 kg / t	6.33 kg / t	+1.67 kg / t	79.13%

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7^th

Dunlop Sport BluResponse

225/50 R17

• 3PMSF: no

Low fuel use, short dry braking.

Poor wet grip.

Dry

90.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	9th	36.7 M	35.1 M	+1.6 M	95.64%
Dry Handling	5th	74.3 s	73.8 s	+0.5 s	99.33%
Subj. Dry Handling	9th	23 Points	30 Points	-7 Points	76.67%

Wet

79.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	17th	66.3 M	57.3 M	+9 M	86.43%
Wet Handling	8th	94.2 s	88.8 s	+5.4 s	94.27%
Subj. Wet Handling	8th	22 Points	45 Points	-23 Points	48.89%
Straight Aqua	9th	90.3 Km/H	102.4 Km/H	-12.1 Km/H	88.18%

Comfort

98.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	1st	8 Points			100%
Noise	11th	72 dB	70 dB	+2 dB	97.22%

Value

74%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	15th	410	230	+180	56.1%
Rolling Resistance	2nd	6.89 kg / t	6.33 kg / t	+0.56 kg / t	91.87%

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7^th

Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun

225/50 R17

• 3PMSF: no

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

Weak lateral stability and understeer in the dry.

Dry

80.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	5th	36.3 M	35.1 M	+1.2 M	96.69%
Dry Handling	18th	75.8 s	73.8 s	+2 s	97.36%
Subj. Dry Handling	18th	14 Points	30 Points	-16 Points	46.67%

Wet

86.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	5th	59.5 M	57.3 M	+2.2 M	96.3%
Wet Handling	6th	93 s	88.8 s	+4.2 s	95.48%
Subj. Wet Handling	6th	28 Points	45 Points	-17 Points	62.22%
Straight Aqua	2nd	94.2 Km/H	102.4 Km/H	-8.2 Km/H	91.99%

Comfort

92.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	4th	7 Points	8 Points	-1 Points	87.5%
Noise	11th	72 dB	70 dB	+2 dB	97.22%

Value

65.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	13th	400	230	+170	57.5%
Rolling Resistance	15th	8.52 kg / t	6.33 kg / t	+2.19 kg / t	74.3%

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9^th

Giti GitiPremium H1

225/50 R17

• 3PMSF: no

Good dry grip.

Long wet braking distances and average wet handling.

Dry

95.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	10th	37.1 M	35.1 M	+2 M	94.61%
Dry Handling	2nd	74 s	73.8 s	+0.2 s	99.73%
Subj. Dry Handling	2nd	28 Points	30 Points	-2 Points	93.33%

Wet

77.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	11th	64.4 M	57.3 M	+7.1 M	88.98%
Wet Handling	10th	95.4 s	88.8 s	+6.6 s	93.08%
Subj. Wet Handling	10th	19 Points	45 Points	-26 Points	42.22%
Straight Aqua	12th	89 Km/H	102.4 Km/H	-13.4 Km/H	86.91%

Comfort

93%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	4th	7 Points	8 Points	-1 Points	87.5%
Noise	3rd	71 dB	70 dB	+1 dB	98.59%

Value

71.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	10th	360	230	+130	63.89%
Rolling Resistance	11th	8.09 kg / t	6.33 kg / t	+1.76 kg / t	78.24%

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10^th

Apollo Aspire XP

225/50 R17

• 3PMSF: no

Good dry traction, low noise.

Slow steering response in the dry, poor wet grip.

Dry

83%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	11th	37.3 M	35.1 M	+2.2 M	94.1%
Dry Handling	14th	75.2 s	73.8 s	+1.4 s	98.14%
Subj. Dry Handling	14th	17 Points	30 Points	-13 Points	56.67%

Wet

81.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	7th	60.5 M	57.3 M	+3.2 M	94.71%
Wet Handling	9th	94.3 s	88.8 s	+5.5 s	94.17%
Subj. Wet Handling	8th	22 Points	45 Points	-23 Points	48.89%
Straight Aqua	7th	90.9 Km/H	102.4 Km/H	-11.5 Km/H	88.77%

Comfort

93.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	4th	7 Points	8 Points	-1 Points	87.5%
Noise	1st	70 dB			100%

Value

71.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	9th	350	230	+120	65.71%
Rolling Resistance	12th	8.1 kg / t	6.33 kg / t	+1.77 kg / t	78.15%

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11^th

Yokohama BluEarth AE50

225/50 R17

• 3PMSF: no

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

Long wet braking distances.

Dry

90.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	18th	38.1 M	35.1 M	+3 M	92.13%
Dry Handling	5th	74.3 s	73.8 s	+0.5 s	99.33%
Subj. Dry Handling	8th	24 Points	30 Points	-6 Points	80%

Wet

73.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	12th	64.9 M	57.3 M	+7.6 M	88.29%
Wet Handling	14th	97.1 s	88.8 s	+8.3 s	91.45%
Subj. Wet Handling	13th	13 Points	45 Points	-32 Points	28.89%
Straight Aqua	16th	88.3 Km/H	102.4 Km/H	-14.1 Km/H	86.23%

Comfort

93%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	4th	7 Points	8 Points	-1 Points	87.5%
Noise	3rd	71 dB	70 dB	+1 dB	98.59%

Value

70.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	16th	420	230	+190	54.76%
Rolling Resistance	3rd	7.27 kg / t	6.33 kg / t	+0.94 kg / t	87.07%

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12^th

Firestone RoadHawk

225/50 R17

• 3PMSF: no

Good dry handling.

Understeer in the wet, average aquaplaning resistance.

Dry

92.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	8th	36.5 M	35.1 M	+1.4 M	96.16%
Dry Handling	5th	74.3 s	73.8 s	+0.5 s	99.33%
Subj. Dry Handling	6th	25 Points	30 Points	-5 Points	83.33%

Wet

73.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	10th	64 M	57.3 M	+6.7 M	89.53%
Wet Handling	16th	97.7 s	88.8 s	+8.9 s	90.89%
Subj. Wet Handling	15th	12 Points	45 Points	-33 Points	26.67%
Straight Aqua	20th	87.2 Km/H	102.4 Km/H	-15.2 Km/H	85.16%

Comfort

92.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	4th	7 Points	8 Points	-1 Points	87.5%
Noise	11th	72 dB	70 dB	+2 dB	97.22%

Value

67.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	13th	400	230	+170	57.5%
Rolling Resistance	10th	8.08 kg / t	6.33 kg / t	+1.75 kg / t	78.34%

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13^th

Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue

225/50 R17

• 3PMSF: no

Very low rolling resistance, good ride comfort.

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

Dry

82.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	15th	37.8 M	35.1 M	+2.7 M	92.86%
Dry Handling	14th	75.2 s	73.8 s	+1.4 s	98.14%
Subj. Dry Handling	14th	17 Points	30 Points	-13 Points	56.67%

Wet

73.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	16th	65.5 M	57.3 M	+8.2 M	87.48%
Wet Handling	13th	96.9 s	88.8 s	+8.1 s	91.64%
Subj. Wet Handling	13th	13 Points	45 Points	-32 Points	28.89%
Straight Aqua	17th	88.2 Km/H	102.4 Km/H	-14.2 Km/H	86.13%

Comfort

99.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	1st	8 Points			100%
Noise	3rd	71 dB	70 dB	+1 dB	98.59%

Value

76.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	17th	440	230	+210	52.27%
Rolling Resistance	1st	6.33 kg / t			100%

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14^th

Linglong Green Max

225/50 R17

• 3PMSF: no

Short wet braking.

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

Dry

74.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	6th	36.4 M	35.1 M	+1.3 M	96.43%
Dry Handling	19th	75.9 s	73.8 s	+2.1 s	97.23%
Subj. Dry Handling	19th	9 Points	30 Points	-21 Points	30%

Wet

78.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	4th	58.9 M	57.3 M	+1.6 M	97.28%
Wet Handling	11th	95.9 s	88.8 s	+7.1 s	92.6%
Subj. Wet Handling	11th	17 Points	45 Points	-28 Points	37.78%
Straight Aqua	15th	88.7 Km/H	102.4 Km/H	-13.7 Km/H	86.62%

Comfort

86.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	13th	6 Points	8 Points	-2 Points	75%
Noise	3rd	71 dB	70 dB	+1 dB	98.59%

Value

86.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	5th	250	230	+20	92%
Rolling Resistance	7th	7.84 kg / t	6.33 kg / t	+1.51 kg / t	80.74%

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15^th

Westlake Sport SA37

225/50 R17

• 3PMSF: no

Acceptable dry handling.

Nervous handling in the wet, high noise level.

Dry

87.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	15th	37.8 M	35.1 M	+2.7 M	92.86%
Dry Handling	11th	74.8 s	73.8 s	+1 s	98.66%
Subj. Dry Handling	11th	21 Points	30 Points	-9 Points	70%

Wet

75.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	15th	65.4 M	57.3 M	+8.1 M	87.61%
Wet Handling	11th	95.9 s	88.8 s	+7.1 s	92.6%
Subj. Wet Handling	12th	16 Points	45 Points	-29 Points	35.56%
Straight Aqua	11th	89.1 Km/H	102.4 Km/H	-13.3 Km/H	87.01%

Comfort

86.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	13th	6 Points	8 Points	-2 Points	75%
Noise	11th	72 dB	70 dB	+2 dB	97.22%

Value

84.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	2nd	240	230	+10	95.83%
Rolling Resistance	17th	8.61 kg / t	6.33 kg / t	+2.28 kg / t	73.52%

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16^th

Rotalla RU01 S Pace

225/50 R17

• 3PMSF: no

Acceptable dry handling.

Long wet braking and generally poor wet grip.

Dry

88.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	13th	37.6 M	35.1 M	+2.5 M	93.35%
Dry Handling	10th	74.6 s	73.8 s	+0.8 s	98.93%
Subj. Dry Handling	10th	22 Points	30 Points	-8 Points	73.33%

Wet

73.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	13th	65 M	57.3 M	+7.7 M	88.15%
Wet Handling	18th	97.9 s	88.8 s	+9.1 s	90.7%
Subj. Wet Handling	17th	11 Points	45 Points	-34 Points	24.44%
Straight Aqua	4th	93.1 Km/H	102.4 Km/H	-9.3 Km/H	90.92%

Comfort

86.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	13th	6 Points	8 Points	-2 Points	75%
Noise	11th	72 dB	70 dB	+2 dB	97.22%

Value

77.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	6th	280	230	+50	82.14%
Rolling Resistance	18th	8.65 kg / t	6.33 kg / t	+2.32 kg / t	73.18%

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17^th

Star Performer UHP 3

225/50 R17

• 3PMSF: no

Good dry handling.

Long wet braking and generally poor wet grip.

Dry

91.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	15th	37.8 M	35.1 M	+2.7 M	92.86%
Dry Handling	3rd	74.2 s	73.8 s	+0.4 s	99.46%
Subj. Dry Handling	6th	25 Points	30 Points	-5 Points	83.33%

Wet

71.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	19th	68.8 M	57.3 M	+11.5 M	83.28%
Wet Handling	19th	98.4 s	88.8 s	+9.6 s	90.24%
Subj. Wet Handling	19th	9 Points	45 Points	-36 Points	20%
Straight Aqua	3rd	93.8 Km/H	102.4 Km/H	-8.6 Km/H	91.6%

Comfort

86.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	13th	6 Points	8 Points	-2 Points	75%
Noise	11th	72 dB	70 dB	+2 dB	97.22%

Value

85.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	2nd	240	230	+10	95.83%
Rolling Resistance	13th	8.34 kg / t	6.33 kg / t	+2.01 kg / t	75.9%

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18^th

Goodride SA37

225/50 R17

• 3PMSF: no

None mentioned.

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

Dry

83.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	14th	37.7 M	35.1 M	+2.6 M	93.1%
Dry Handling	13th	75.1 s	73.8 s	+1.3 s	98.27%
Subj. Dry Handling	13th	18 Points	30 Points	-12 Points	60%

Wet

72.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	13th	65 M	57.3 M	+7.7 M	88.15%
Wet Handling	17th	97.8 s	88.8 s	+9 s	90.8%
Subj. Wet Handling	17th	11 Points	45 Points	-34 Points	24.44%
Straight Aqua	10th	89.7 Km/H	102.4 Km/H	-12.7 Km/H	87.6%

Comfort

86.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	13th	6 Points	8 Points	-2 Points	75%
Noise	11th	72 dB	70 dB	+2 dB	97.22%

Value

85.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	1st	230			100%
Rolling Resistance	19th	8.97 kg / t	6.33 kg / t	+2.64 kg / t	70.57%

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19^th

Nankang Noble Sport NS20

225/50 R17

• 3PMSF: no

None mentioned.

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

Dry

72.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	12th	37.4 M	35.1 M	+2.3 M	93.85%
Dry Handling	20th	76.1 s	73.8 s	+2.3 s	96.98%
Subj. Dry Handling	20th	8 Points	30 Points	-22 Points	26.67%

Wet

72.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	20th	69.4 M	57.3 M	+12.1 M	82.56%
Wet Handling	15th	97.6 s	88.8 s	+8.8 s	90.98%
Subj. Wet Handling	15th	12 Points	45 Points	-33 Points	26.67%
Straight Aqua	5th	91.5 Km/H	102.4 Km/H	-10.9 Km/H	89.36%

Comfort

86.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	13th	6 Points	8 Points	-2 Points	75%
Noise	11th	72 dB	70 dB	+2 dB	97.22%

Value

75.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	6th	280	230	+50	82.14%
Rolling Resistance	20th	9.08 kg / t	6.33 kg / t	+2.75 kg / t	69.71%

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20^th

Achilles ATR Sport 2

225/50 R17

• 3PMSF: no

None mentioned.

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

Dry

80%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	18th	38.1 M	35.1 M	+3 M	92.13%
Dry Handling	17th	75.5 s	73.8 s	+1.7 s	97.75%
Subj. Dry Handling	17th	15 Points	30 Points	-15 Points	50%

Wet

66.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	18th	68.1 M	57.3 M	+10.8 M	84.14%
Wet Handling	20th	102.3 s	88.8 s	+13.5 s	86.8%
Subj. Wet Handling	20th	4 Points	45 Points	-41 Points	8.89%
Straight Aqua	19th	88 Km/H	102.4 Km/H	-14.4 Km/H	85.94%

Comfort

86.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	13th	6 Points	8 Points	-2 Points	75%
Noise	3rd	71 dB	70 dB	+1 dB	98.59%

Value

85.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	2nd	240	230	+10	95.83%
Rolling Resistance	14th	8.37 kg / t	6.33 kg / t	+2.04 kg / t	75.63%

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