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2021 Motor 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
225/55 R17
Tires tested
10
Disciplines
9

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.

Dry

3

Dry Braking

Dry braking in feet (62 - 0 mph)

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to bestResidual speed
1Continental Premium Contact 6
 113 ft Best 0 mph
2Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
 115 ft +2 ft 9 mph
3Nokian PowerProof
 116 ft +3 ft 12 mph
4Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
 116 ft +3 ft 13 mph
4Bridgestone Turanza T005
 116 ft +3 ft 13 mph
6Debica Presto UHP2
 117 ft +4 ft 14 mph
7Laufenn S Fit EQ+
 118 ft +5 ft 16 mph
8Maxxis Premitra HP5
 118 ft +5 ft 17 mph
9Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
 122 ft +9 ft 21 mph
10Imperial Ecosport 2
 128 ft +15 ft 27 mph

The difference between best and worst was 13.3% (15 ft ≈ 1 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Imperial Ecosport 2 would still be travelling at 27 mph when the Continental Premium Contact 6 had stopped.

Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.

Dry Handling

Dry handling time in seconds

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Continental Premium Contact 6
 56.1 s Best
2Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
 56.2 s +0.10 s
3Bridgestone Turanza T005
 56.8 s +0.70 s
4Laufenn S Fit EQ+
 56.9 s +0.80 s
5Nokian PowerProof
 57 s +0.90 s
6Maxxis Premitra HP5
 57.2 s +1.10 s
6Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
 57.2 s +1.10 s
8Imperial Ecosport 2
 57.3 s +1.20 s
9Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
 57.6 s +1.50 s
9Debica Presto UHP2
 57.6 s +1.50 s

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

Subj. Dry Handling

Subjective Dry Handling Score

Higher is better ↑
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Continental Premium Contact 6
 7 Points Best
2Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
 6.7 Points -0.30 Points
2Laufenn S Fit EQ+
 6.7 Points -0.30 Points
4Bridgestone Turanza T005
 6.55 Points -0.45 Points
5Maxxis Premitra HP5
 6.5 Points -0.50 Points
5Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
 6.5 Points -0.50 Points
5Nokian PowerProof
 6.5 Points -0.50 Points
8Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
 6.4 Points -0.60 Points
8Imperial Ecosport 2
 6.4 Points -0.60 Points
10Debica Presto UHP2
 6.25 Points -0.75 Points

The difference between best and worst was 10.7% (0.75 Points).

Wet

4

Wet Braking

Wet braking in feet

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Continental Premium Contact 6
 158 ft Best
2Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
 162 ft +4 ft
3Nokian PowerProof
 165 ft +7 ft
4Bridgestone Turanza T005
 168 ft +10 ft
5Maxxis Premitra HP5
 168 ft +10 ft
6Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
 170 ft +12 ft
7Laufenn S Fit EQ+
 176 ft +18 ft
8Debica Presto UHP2
 177 ft +19 ft
9Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
 185 ft +27 ft
10Imperial Ecosport 2
 189 ft +31 ft

The difference between best and worst was 19.5% (31 ft ≈ 2.1 Car Lengths).

Wet Handling

Wet handling time in seconds

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Continental Premium Contact 6
 87.2 s Best
2Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
 88.5 s +1.30 s
3Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
 89.7 s +2.50 s
4Bridgestone Turanza T005
 90 s +2.80 s
5Maxxis Premitra HP5
 90.4 s +3.20 s
5Debica Presto UHP2
 90.4 s +3.20 s
5Nokian PowerProof
 90.4 s +3.20 s
8Laufenn S Fit EQ+
 93.6 s +6.40 s
9Imperial Ecosport 2
 94.6 s +7.40 s
10Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
 94.8 s +7.60 s

The difference between best and worst was 8.7% (7.6 s).

Straight Aqua

Float Speed in mph

Higher is better ↑
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Imperial Ecosport 2
 61.0 mph Best
2Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
 59.1 mph -1.9 mph
3Nokian PowerProof
 59.0 mph -2.0 mph
4Bridgestone Turanza T005
 58.9 mph -2.1 mph
4Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
 58.9 mph -2.1 mph
6Maxxis Premitra HP5
 58.7 mph -2.3 mph
7Debica Presto UHP2
 58.5 mph -2.5 mph
8Continental Premium Contact 6
 58.4 mph -2.6 mph
9Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
 57.7 mph -3.3 mph
10Laufenn S Fit EQ+
 57.3 mph -3.7 mph

The difference between best and worst was 5.9% (3.7 mph).

Curved Aquaplaning

Remaining lateral acceleration

Higher is better ↑
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
 11.3 ft/s² Best
2Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
 11.1 ft/s² -0.2 ft/s²
3Nokian PowerProof
 10.7 ft/s² -0.6 ft/s²
3Imperial Ecosport 2
 10.7 ft/s² -0.6 ft/s²
5Bridgestone Turanza T005
 10.6 ft/s² -0.7 ft/s²
6Debica Presto UHP2
 10.4 ft/s² -0.9 ft/s²
7Maxxis Premitra HP5
 10.1 ft/s² -1.2 ft/s²
8Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
 9.3 ft/s² -2.0 ft/s²
9Laufenn S Fit EQ+
 9.1 ft/s² -2.2 ft/s²
10Continental Premium Contact 6
 8.7 ft/s² -2.6 ft/s²

The difference between best and worst was 23% (2.6 ft/s²).

Comfort

1

Noise

External noise in dB

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Nokian PowerProof
 70.6 dB Best
2Debica Presto UHP2
 70.7 dB +0.10 dB
3Maxxis Premitra HP5
 70.8 dB +0.20 dB
4Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
 70.9 dB +0.30 dB
4Imperial Ecosport 2
 70.9 dB +0.30 dB
6Laufenn S Fit EQ+
 71.1 dB +0.50 dB
7Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
 71.3 dB +0.70 dB
8Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
 71.5 dB +0.90 dB
9Bridgestone Turanza T005
 72 dB +1.40 dB
10Continental Premium Contact 6
 72.9 dB +2.30 dB

The difference between best and worst was 3.3% (2.3 dB).

Value

1

Rolling Resistance

Rolling resistance in kg t

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to bestExtra fuel / year
1Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
 6.6 kg/t Best $0
2Bridgestone Turanza T005
 7.12 kg/t +0.52 kg/t $23
3Debica Presto UHP2
 7.76 kg/t +1.16 kg/t $52
3Laufenn S Fit EQ+
 7.76 kg/t +1.16 kg/t $52
5Continental Premium Contact 6
 7.96 kg/t +1.36 kg/t $61
6Maxxis Premitra HP5
 8.12 kg/t +1.52 kg/t $68
7Nokian PowerProof
 8.18 kg/t +1.58 kg/t $70
8Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
 8.2 kg/t +1.60 kg/t $71
9Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
 8.85 kg/t +2.25 kg/t $100
9Imperial Ecosport 2
 8.85 kg/t +2.25 kg/t $100

The difference between best and worst was 34.1% (2.25 kg / t). Over 12,000 miles a year at $3.60/gal, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 uses about 28 gal ($100) more fuel than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue.

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.

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.

Test setup & methodology

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Recorded test conditions

Recorded test conditions

Dry Braking
62.1 → 0.0 mph
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