Test Charts /
2020 Teknikens 17 Inch 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
- 225/50 R17
- Tires tested
- 10
- Disciplines
- 7
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.
Focus on your tires
Select tires to highlight them throughout the charts.
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
1Dry Braking
Dry braking in feet
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 73 ft | Best | |
| 76 ft | +3 ft | |
| 77 ft | +4 ft | |
| 77 ft | +4 ft | |
| 77 ft | +4 ft | |
| 78 ft | +5 ft | |
| 78 ft | +5 ft | |
| 79 ft | +6 ft | |
| 80 ft | +7 ft | |
| 82 ft | +9 ft |
The difference between best and worst was 11.7% (9 ft ≈ 0.6 Car Lengths).
Wet
3Wet Braking
Wet braking in feet
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 85 ft | Best | |
| 86 ft | +1 ft | |
| 87 ft | +2 ft | |
| 89 ft | +4 ft | |
| 89 ft | +4 ft | |
| 89 ft | +4 ft | |
| 92 ft | +7 ft | |
| 93 ft | +8 ft | |
| 93 ft | +8 ft | |
| 97 ft | +12 ft |
The difference between best and worst was 15.3% (12 ft ≈ 0.9 Car Lengths).
Wet Handling
Wet handling time in seconds
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 39 s | Best | |
| 39.14 s | +0.14 s | |
| 39.17 s | +0.17 s | |
| 39.58 s | +0.58 s | |
| 39.71 s | +0.71 s | |
| 39.77 s | +0.77 s | |
| 40.05 s | +1.05 s | |
| 40.1 s | +1.10 s | |
| 40.17 s | +1.17 s | |
| 41.33 s | +2.33 s |
The difference between best and worst was 6% (2.33 s).
Straight Aqua
Float Speed in mph
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 48.8 mph | Best | |
| 48.5 mph | -0.3 mph | |
| 46.9 mph | -1.9 mph | |
| 46.6 mph | -2.2 mph | |
| 46.0 mph | -2.8 mph | |
| 45.7 mph | -3.1 mph | |
| 45.7 mph | -3.1 mph | |
| 45.4 mph | -3.4 mph | |
| 45.4 mph | -3.4 mph | |
| 45.0 mph | -3.8 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 7.6% (3.8 mph).
Comfort
2Subj. Comfort
Subjective Comfort Score
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Points | Best | |
| 9 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 9 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 8 Points | -2.00 Points | |
| 7 Points | -3.00 Points | |
| 6 Points | -4.00 Points | |
| 6 Points | -4.00 Points | |
| 4 Points | -6.00 Points | |
| 2 Points | -8.00 Points | |
| 1 Points | -9.00 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 90% (9 Points).
Tire Weight
Tire Weight Per Set
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 21.2 lb | Best | |
| 21.2 lb | Best | |
| 22.0 lb | +0.8 lb | |
| 22.0 lb | +0.8 lb | |
| 22.5 lb | +1.3 lb | |
| 24.7 lb | +3.5 lb | |
| 24.7 lb | +3.5 lb | |
| 24.7 lb | +3.5 lb | |
| 24.7 lb | +3.5 lb | |
| 28.4 lb | +7.2 lb |
The difference between best and worst was 34.4% (7.2 lb).
Value
1Rolling Resistance
Rolling resistance in kg t
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Extra fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 kg/t | Best | $0 | |
| 5.54 kg/t | +0.04 kg/t | $2 | |
| 5.56 kg/t | +0.06 kg/t | $3 | |
| 5.58 kg/t | +0.08 kg/t | $4 | |
| 5.69 kg/t | +0.19 kg/t | $10 | |
| 5.72 kg/t | +0.22 kg/t | $12 | |
| 5.76 kg/t | +0.26 kg/t | $14 | |
| 5.78 kg/t | +0.28 kg/t | $15 | |
| 5.79 kg/t | +0.29 kg/t | $15 | |
| 5.87 kg/t | +0.37 kg/t | $20 |
The difference between best and worst was 6.7% (0.37 kg / t). Over 12,000 miles a year at $3.60/gal, the Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports uses about 5 gal ($20) more fuel than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Adjust the assumptions
Calculated estimates, not additional measurements. Use the controls to explore the assumptions. These calculators use the full test field, independently of your tire selection above.
More tire tests
Cross-check this test
Where these tires were tested again, and how the verdict held up.
2021 ViBilagare Summer Tire Test
225/45 R178 tires tested
4 of these 10 tires tested again
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tire Test
205/55 R1620 tires tested
4 of these 10 tires tested again
2021 53 Summer Tire Braking Test
205/55 R1653 tires tested
4 of these 10 tires tested again
