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2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tire Test
Compare each discipline in the tested size. See the measured result, position and gap to the best tire, then read the verdict for the trade-offs behind the finishing order.
- Tested size
- 255/55 R18
- Tires tested
- 10
- Disciplines
- 13
Read the measurements, not just the rank
Lower is better for braking distances and lap times; higher is better for subjective scores and aquaplaning speed. Bars start at zero. Read the gap alongside the position: adjacent tires can be separated by very different margins.
Positions and gaps always refer to the full test field within each group. Selecting tires does not recalculate rankings or change the best-in-test benchmark.
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Positions and gaps always refer to the full test field within each group. Selecting tires does not recalculate rankings or change the best-in-test benchmark.
Dry
2Dry Braking
Dry braking in feet
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 109 ft | Best | |
| 111 ft | +2 ft | |
| 112 ft | +3 ft | |
| 114 ft | +5 ft | |
| 114 ft | +5 ft | |
| 115 ft | +6 ft | |
| 115 ft | +6 ft | |
| 115 ft | +6 ft | |
| 121 ft | +12 ft | |
| 131 ft | +22 ft |
The difference between best and worst was 19.9% (22 ft ≈ 1.5 Car Lengths).
Dry Handling
Dry Handling Average Speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 69.7 mph | Best | |
| 69.7 mph | 0.0 mph | |
| 69.2 mph | -0.5 mph | |
| 69.2 mph | -0.5 mph | |
| 69.2 mph | -0.5 mph | |
| 69.0 mph | -0.7 mph | |
| 69.0 mph | -0.7 mph | |
| 68.8 mph | -0.9 mph | |
| 68.2 mph | -1.5 mph | |
| 67.4 mph | -2.3 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 3.4% (2.3 mph).
Wet
3Wet Braking
Wet braking in feet
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 152 ft | Best | |
| 158 ft | +6 ft | |
| 162 ft | +10 ft | |
| 165 ft | +13 ft | |
| 167 ft | +15 ft | |
| 172 ft | +20 ft | |
| 178 ft | +26 ft | |
| 182 ft | +30 ft | |
| 183 ft | +31 ft | |
| 224 ft | +72 ft |
The difference between best and worst was 47.2% (72 ft ≈ 4.9 Car Lengths).
Wet Handling
Wet Handling Average Speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 53.6 mph | Best | |
| 52.5 mph | -1.1 mph | |
| 52.3 mph | -1.3 mph | |
| 52.3 mph | -1.3 mph | |
| 51.8 mph | -1.8 mph | |
| 51.3 mph | -2.3 mph | |
| 51.2 mph | -2.4 mph | |
| 51.1 mph | -2.5 mph | |
| 51.0 mph | -2.6 mph | |
| 48.6 mph | -5.0 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 9.3% (5 mph).
Straight Aqua
Float Speed in mph
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 55.7 mph | Best | |
| 54.7 mph | -1.0 mph | |
| 54.7 mph | -1.0 mph | |
| 54.1 mph | -1.6 mph | |
| 53.7 mph | -2.0 mph | |
| 53.4 mph | -2.3 mph | |
| 53.3 mph | -2.4 mph | |
| 53.3 mph | -2.4 mph | |
| 53.0 mph | -2.7 mph | |
| 51.4 mph | -4.3 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 7.8% (4.3 mph).
Off road
5Gravel Handling
Gravel Handling Average Speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 40.1 mph | Best | |
| 39.9 mph | -0.2 mph | |
| 39.9 mph | -0.2 mph | |
| 39.8 mph | -0.3 mph | |
| 39.8 mph | -0.3 mph | |
| 39.5 mph | -0.6 mph | |
| 39.5 mph | -0.6 mph | |
| 39.5 mph | -0.6 mph | |
| 39.2 mph | -0.9 mph | |
| 39.2 mph | -0.9 mph |
All the tires in the Gravel Handling test finished less than 3% apart.
Gravel Traction
Pulling Force in pounds-force
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 549 lbf | Best | |
| 546 lbf | -3 lbf | |
| 545 lbf | -4 lbf | |
| 542 lbf | -7 lbf | |
| 541 lbf | -8 lbf | |
| 535 lbf | -14 lbf | |
| 531 lbf | -18 lbf | |
| 522 lbf | -27 lbf | |
| 518 lbf | -31 lbf | |
| 501 lbf | -48 lbf |
The difference between best and worst was 8.7% (48 lbf).
Sand Traction
Pulling Force in pounds-force
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 556 lbf | Best | |
| 553 lbf | -3 lbf | |
| 551 lbf | -5 lbf | |
| 537 lbf | -19 lbf | |
| 529 lbf | -27 lbf | |
| 521 lbf | -35 lbf | |
| 509 lbf | -47 lbf | |
| 504 lbf | -52 lbf | |
| 502 lbf | -54 lbf | |
| 500 lbf | -56 lbf |
The difference between best and worst was 10% (56 lbf).
Grass Traction
Pulling Force in pounds-force
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 785 lbf | Best | |
| 735 lbf | -50 lbf | |
| 735 lbf | -50 lbf | |
| 716 lbf | -69 lbf | |
| 690 lbf | -95 lbf | |
| 674 lbf | -111 lbf | |
| 673 lbf | -112 lbf | |
| 667 lbf | -118 lbf | |
| 654 lbf | -131 lbf | |
| 636 lbf | -149 lbf |
The difference between best and worst was 19% (149 lbf).
Mud Traction
Pulling Force in pounds-force
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 665 lbf | Best | |
| 638 lbf | -27 lbf | |
| 625 lbf | -40 lbf | |
| 611 lbf | -54 lbf | |
| 611 lbf | -54 lbf | |
| 611 lbf | -54 lbf | |
| 602 lbf | -63 lbf | |
| 600 lbf | -65 lbf | |
| 596 lbf | -69 lbf | |
| 555 lbf | -110 lbf |
The difference between best and worst was 16.6% (110 lbf).
Comfort
2Noise
External noise in dB
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 69.9 dB | Best | |
| 70.1 dB | +0.20 dB | |
| 70.2 dB | +0.30 dB | |
| 70.2 dB | +0.30 dB | |
| 70.4 dB | +0.50 dB | |
| 71 dB | +1.10 dB | |
| 71.2 dB | +1.30 dB | |
| 72.1 dB | +2.20 dB | |
| 72.2 dB | +2.30 dB | |
| 72.7 dB | +2.80 dB |
The difference between best and worst was 4% (2.8 dB).
Tire Weight
Tire Weight Per Set
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 114.6 lb | Best | |
| 123.5 lb | +8.9 lb | |
| 125.2 lb | +10.6 lb | |
| 125.2 lb | +10.6 lb | |
| 127.9 lb | +13.3 lb | |
| 127.9 lb | +13.3 lb | |
| 127.9 lb | +13.3 lb | |
| 128.7 lb | +14.1 lb | |
| 128.7 lb | +14.1 lb | |
| 130.5 lb | +15.9 lb |
The difference between best and worst was 13.8% (15.9 lb).
Value
1Rolling Resistance
Rolling resistance in kg t
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Extra fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.68 kg/t | Best | $0 | |
| 7.26 kg/t | +0.58 kg/t | $26 | |
| 7.39 kg/t | +0.71 kg/t | $31 | |
| 7.75 kg/t | +1.07 kg/t | $47 | |
| 8.11 kg/t | +1.43 kg/t | $63 | |
| 8.13 kg/t | +1.45 kg/t | $64 | |
| 8.19 kg/t | +1.51 kg/t | $66 | |
| 8.28 kg/t | +1.60 kg/t | $70 | |
| 8.37 kg/t | +1.69 kg/t | $74 | |
| 8.38 kg/t | +1.70 kg/t | $75 |
The difference between best and worst was 25.4% (1.7 kg / t). Over 12,000 miles a year at $3.60/gal, the Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV uses about 21 gal ($75) more fuel than the Barum Bravuris 5HM.
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