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2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test

Overall test winnerMichelin Primacy 4+

The 2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test reviewed 20 premium touring summer tires in size 205/55 R16.

Data analyzed and reviewed byJonathan Benson
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Tires tested
20
Tested size
205/55 R16
Disciplines
11

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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

Michelin Primacy 4+

+Balanced, high performance potential, good handling qualities, short dry braking distances, exemplary mileage and economic efficiency.

−None mentioned.

40 owner reviews Test Results
2nd

Continental PremiumContact 7

+Premium profile with exemplary performance on wet and dry roads, shortest wet and dry braking distances, good mileage.

−None mentioned.

71 owner reviews Test Results
3rd

Bridgestone Turanza 6

+New summer profile with balanced driving characteristics, safe wet/dry handling, short braking distances, very good mileage.

−None mentioned.

73 owner reviews Test Results
Joint4th

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

+Outstanding mileage, stable and safe handling, moderate price, very good value for money.

−Moderate grip in wet conditions.

129 owner reviews Test Results
Joint4th

Kumho Ecsta HS52

+Convincing performance on wet and dry roads, short wet and dry braking distances, affordable price.

−Moderate rolling comfort.

30 owner reviews Test Results
6th

Firestone RoadHawk

+Brand tire with sporty dynamic handling, short dry braking distances, good value for money.

−Increased rolling noise.

45 owner reviews Test Results
Joint7th

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun

+Good safety reserves against aquaplaning, dynamic dry handling, short dry braking distances.

−Limited tread life.

119 owner reviews Test Results
Joint7th

Hankook Ventus Prime 4

+Dynamic driving behavior on wet and dry roads, short dry braking distances, low rolling resistance.

−Moderate tread life.

97 owner reviews Test Results
Joint7th

Toyo Proxes Comfort

+Dynamic wet and dry handling, short braking distances, quiet rolling noise, moderate price level.

−Low tread life.

19 owner reviews Test Results
Joint10th

Dunlop Sport BluResponse

+Good aquaplaning qualities, short dry braking distances, fuel-saving rolling resistance.

−Average grip on wet roads.

195 owner reviews Test Results
Joint10th

Fulda EcoControl HP2

+Short dry braking distances, quiet noise, outstanding mileage, good economic efficiency.

−Moderate lateral guidance on dry roads.

5 owner reviews Test Results
Joint12th

BFGoodrich Advantage

+Dynamic dry handling, quiet rolling noise, low rolling resistance, affordable price.

−Tendency to understeer in wet conditions.

16 owner reviews Test Results
Joint12th

Kleber Dynaxer HP4

+Good aquaplaning safety, short dry braking distances, good rolling comfort.

−Understeering handling, moderate tread life.

25 owner reviews Test Results
Joint14th

Giti GitiSynergyH2

+Safe wet handling, short dry braking distances, moderate price.

−Tendency to understeer on dry roads, very high rolling resistance.

22 owner reviews Test Results
Joint14th

GT Radial FE2

+Safe aquaplaning qualities, short dry braking distances, very affordable price.

−Average grip on wet and dry roads.

6 owner reviews Test Results
16th

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

+Short dry braking distances, dynamic steering and handling.

−Satisfactory tread life and economic efficiency, increased price level.

39 owner reviews Test Results
17th

Nexen N Fera Primus

+Good braking performance, dynamic wet handling.

−Delayed steering response, limited tread life/economic efficiency.

11 owner reviews Test Results
18th

Uniroyal RainSport 5

+Good aquaplaning qualities, safe wet handling.

−Vague handling and limited lateral guidance on dry roads.

91 owner reviews Test Results
19th

Maxxis Premitra HP5

+Good mileage, short dry braking distances.

−Delayed steering response, moderate grip level on wet and dry roads.

42 owner reviews Test Results
20th

Vredestein Ultrac

+Excellent driving dynamics, short wet and dry braking distances, very good aquaplaning properties.

−Low tread life, increased rolling resistance.

24 owner reviews Test Results

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2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test · 205/55 R16

TireMichelin Primacy 4+Continental PremiumContact 7Bridgestone Turanza 6Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2Kumho Ecsta HS52Firestone RoadHawkFalken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRunHankook Ventus Prime 4Toyo Proxes ComfortDunlop Sport BluResponseFulda EcoControl HP2BFGoodrich AdvantageKleber Dynaxer HP4Giti GitiSynergyH2GT Radial FE2Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2Nexen N Fera PrimusUniroyal RainSport 5Maxxis Premitra HP5Vredestein Ultrac
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Category scores (% of best)
Dry98.3%99.7%97.3%98.2%99.9%98.1%98.5%99%98.1%97.3%97.1%96.8%96.6%97.5%96.6%98.4%96.8%95.7%98%99%
Wet95.4%97.8%94.3%91.7%95.8%94.6%94.5%93.3%95.6%91.6%92.8%91.7%92.5%92%91.9%93.4%94.4%96.4%91.5%99.2%
Comfort99.5%97.6%97.6%100%98.9%97.1%98.1%98.6%99%98%99.7%98.6%99.2%97.2%97.8%98.2%98.8%99.2%97.4%98.2%
Value82.6%74.1%78.9%96.6%74.2%79.5%71.1%74.2%70.1%74.9%93.5%73.4%72.5%73.4%78.3%66.5%60.7%75.1%75%53.3%
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The full test

The evidence behind the verdict

The 2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test reviewed 20 premium touring summer tires in size 205/55 R16. The test focused on several key performance indicators including dry and wet braking, handling, noise, wear, value, and rolling resistance. 

Michelin Primacy 4+ ranked first, demonstrating a balanced performance with short braking distances and high efficiency. Continental PremiumContact 7 and Bridgestone Turanza 6 followed, showing strong wet and dry road performance and low wear levels.

Test setup & methodology

The test setting, the conditions recorded and how the results contribute to the score.

Recorded test conditions

Recorded test conditions

Dry Braking
62.1 → 0.0 mph
Wet Braking
62.1 → 0.0 mph

Dry

The Continental PremiumContact 7 and Kumho Ecsta HS52 led dry braking, with the reference budget performing significantly worse.

Dry Braking

Dry braking in feet (62 - 0 mph)

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to bestResidual speed
1Continental PremiumContact 7
 116 ft Best 0 mph
1Kumho Ecsta HS52
 116 ft Best 0 mph
3Hankook Ventus Prime 4
 118 ft +2 ft 9 mph
4Vredestein Ultrac
 118 ft +2 ft 11 mph
5Maxxis Premitra HP5
 119 ft +3 ft 12 mph
6Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
 119 ft +3 ft 13 mph
6Michelin Primacy 4+
 119 ft +3 ft 13 mph
8Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
 119 ft +3 ft 13 mph
9Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
 120 ft +4 ft 14 mph
10Firestone RoadHawk
 120 ft +4 ft 14 mph
10Giti GitiSynergyH2
 120 ft +4 ft 14 mph
12Toyo Proxes Comfort
 120 ft +4 ft 15 mph
13Fulda EcoControl HP2
 121 ft +5 ft 16 mph
14Dunlop Sport BluResponse
 121 ft +5 ft 16 mph
14Bridgestone Turanza 6
 121 ft +5 ft 16 mph
16Nexen N Fera Primus
 122 ft +6 ft 18 mph
17GT Radial FE2
 123 ft +7 ft 18 mph
17BFGoodrich Advantage
 123 ft +7 ft 18 mph
17Kleber Dynaxer HP4
 123 ft +7 ft 18 mph
20Uniroyal RainSport 5
 124 ft +8 ft 21 mph
RefReference Budget
 130 ft +14 ft 26 mph

The difference between best and worst was 11.9% (14 ft ≈ 0.9 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Uniroyal RainSport 5 would still be travelling at 21 mph when the Continental PremiumContact 7 had stopped.

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

The Falken Ziex ZE310 led the way in dry handling with the Vredestein Ultrac close behind.

Dry Handling

Dry Handling Average Speed

Higher is better ↑
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
 72.2 mph Best
2Vredestein Ultrac
 72.1 mph -0.1 mph
3Kumho Ecsta HS52
 72.1 mph -0.1 mph
3Toyo Proxes Comfort
 72.1 mph -0.1 mph
5Firestone RoadHawk
 71.9 mph -0.3 mph
6Hankook Ventus Prime 4
 71.8 mph -0.4 mph
7Continental PremiumContact 7
 71.8 mph -0.4 mph
8Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
 71.7 mph -0.5 mph
9Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
 71.6 mph -0.6 mph
10Michelin Primacy 4+
 71.5 mph -0.7 mph
11BFGoodrich Advantage
 71.4 mph -0.8 mph
12Bridgestone Turanza 6
 71.3 mph -0.9 mph
13Dunlop Sport BluResponse
 71.2 mph -1.0 mph
14GT Radial FE2
 71.1 mph -1.1 mph
15Kleber Dynaxer HP4
 71.1 mph -1.1 mph
15Nexen N Fera Primus
 71.1 mph -1.1 mph
17Giti GitiSynergyH2
 71.0 mph -1.2 mph
18Maxxis Premitra HP5
 70.9 mph -1.3 mph
19Fulda EcoControl HP2
 70.8 mph -1.4 mph
20Uniroyal RainSport 5
 70.7 mph -1.5 mph
RefReference Budget
 70.2 mph -2.0 mph

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

Wet

Continental again led wet braking, this time with a small advantage over Kumho and Vredestein. As in the dry the reference budget tire was a complete disaster.

Wet Braking

Wet braking in feet (62 - 0 mph)

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to bestResidual speed
1Continental PremiumContact 7
 132 ft Best 0 mph
2Kumho Ecsta HS52
 134 ft +2 ft 9 mph
3Vredestein Ultrac
 136 ft +4 ft 14 mph
4Toyo Proxes Comfort
 141 ft +9 ft 20 mph
5Hankook Ventus Prime 4
 142 ft +10 ft 21 mph
5Michelin Primacy 4+
 142 ft +10 ft 21 mph
5Nexen N Fera Primus
 142 ft +10 ft 21 mph
5Uniroyal RainSport 5
 142 ft +10 ft 21 mph
9Bridgestone Turanza 6
 143 ft +11 ft 22 mph
10Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
 143 ft +11 ft 22 mph
11Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
 146 ft +14 ft 24 mph
11Maxxis Premitra HP5
 146 ft +14 ft 24 mph
13Firestone RoadHawk
 147 ft +15 ft 26 mph
14Kleber Dynaxer HP4
 148 ft +16 ft 26 mph
15BFGoodrich Advantage
 149 ft +17 ft 27 mph
16Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
 150 ft +18 ft 27 mph
17GT Radial FE2
 150 ft +18 ft 28 mph
18Fulda EcoControl HP2
 151 ft +19 ft 28 mph
19Giti GitiSynergyH2
 153 ft +21 ft 29 mph
20Dunlop Sport BluResponse
 154 ft +22 ft 30 mph
RefReference Budget
 172 ft +40 ft 39 mph

The difference between best and worst was 30.3% (40 ft ≈ 2.7 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Dunlop Sport BluResponse would still be travelling at 30 mph when the Continental PremiumContact 7 had stopped.

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

The Vredestein Ultrac was the fastest around wet handling, with the Kumho again showing well

Wet Handling

Wet Handling Average Speed

Higher is better ↑
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Vredestein Ultrac
 47.3 mph Best
2Kumho Ecsta HS52
 47.0 mph -0.3 mph
3Firestone RoadHawk
 47.0 mph -0.3 mph
4Continental PremiumContact 7
 46.9 mph -0.4 mph
5Toyo Proxes Comfort
 46.9 mph -0.4 mph
6Nexen N Fera Primus
 46.8 mph -0.5 mph
7Uniroyal RainSport 5
 46.5 mph -0.8 mph
8Bridgestone Turanza 6
 46.4 mph -0.9 mph
9Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
 46.4 mph -0.9 mph
10Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
 46.3 mph -1.0 mph
10Giti GitiSynergyH2
 46.3 mph -1.0 mph
10Michelin Primacy 4+
 46.3 mph -1.0 mph
13Hankook Ventus Prime 4
 46.2 mph -1.1 mph
14Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
 46.1 mph -1.2 mph
14GT Radial FE2
 46.1 mph -1.2 mph
16Fulda EcoControl HP2
 46.0 mph -1.3 mph
17Kleber Dynaxer HP4
 45.7 mph -1.6 mph
18BFGoodrich Advantage
 45.7 mph -1.6 mph
19Dunlop Sport BluResponse
 45.5 mph -1.8 mph
20Maxxis Premitra HP5
 45.4 mph -1.9 mph
RefReference Budget
 40.2 mph -7.1 mph

The difference between best and worst was 15.1% (7.1 mph).

The Vredestein Ultrac was the best in both straight and curved aquaplaning with the Uniroyal Rainsport 5 second in both of the deeper water tests.

Straight Aqua

Float Speed in mph

Higher is better ↑
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Vredestein Ultrac
 53.9 mph Best
2Uniroyal RainSport 5
 53.0 mph -0.9 mph
3Michelin Primacy 4+
 52.9 mph -1.0 mph
4Firestone RoadHawk
 52.6 mph -1.3 mph
5Bridgestone Turanza 6
 52.5 mph -1.4 mph
6Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
 51.8 mph -2.1 mph
7Dunlop Sport BluResponse
 51.7 mph -2.2 mph
8Kleber Dynaxer HP4
 51.4 mph -2.5 mph
9Continental PremiumContact 7
 51.3 mph -2.6 mph
10Kumho Ecsta HS52
 51.2 mph -2.7 mph
11Toyo Proxes Comfort
 50.9 mph -3.0 mph
12GT Radial FE2
 50.8 mph -3.1 mph
13BFGoodrich Advantage
 50.6 mph -3.3 mph
14Giti GitiSynergyH2
 50.5 mph -3.4 mph
14Hankook Ventus Prime 4
 50.5 mph -3.4 mph
14Maxxis Premitra HP5
 50.5 mph -3.4 mph
RefReference Budget
 50.5 mph -3.4 mph
17Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
 50.4 mph -3.5 mph
18Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
 50.3 mph -3.6 mph
19Fulda EcoControl HP2
 50.1 mph -3.8 mph
20Nexen N Fera Primus
 49.8 mph -4.1 mph

The difference between best and worst was 7.6% (4.1 mph).

Curved Aquaplaning

Remaining lateral acceleration

Higher is better ↑
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Vredestein Ultrac
 16.8 ft/s² Best
2Uniroyal RainSport 5
 16.4 ft/s² -0.4 ft/s²
3Fulda EcoControl HP2
 15.8 ft/s² -1.0 ft/s²
4Michelin Primacy 4+
 15.7 ft/s² -1.1 ft/s²
5Dunlop Sport BluResponse
 15.6 ft/s² -1.2 ft/s²
5Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
 15.6 ft/s² -1.2 ft/s²
7Maxxis Premitra HP5
 15.6 ft/s² -1.2 ft/s²
8Firestone RoadHawk
 15.5 ft/s² -1.3 ft/s²
9BFGoodrich Advantage
 15.3 ft/s² -1.5 ft/s²
9Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
 15.3 ft/s² -1.5 ft/s²
11Toyo Proxes Comfort
 14.8 ft/s² -2.0 ft/s²
11Continental PremiumContact 7
 14.8 ft/s² -2.0 ft/s²
13Kleber Dynaxer HP4
 14.8 ft/s² -2.0 ft/s²
14Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
 14.7 ft/s² -2.1 ft/s²
15Giti GitiSynergyH2
 14.7 ft/s² -2.1 ft/s²
16GT Radial FE2
 14.6 ft/s² -2.2 ft/s²
17Nexen N Fera Primus
 14.5 ft/s² -2.3 ft/s²
18Hankook Ventus Prime 4
 14.4 ft/s² -2.4 ft/s²
19Bridgestone Turanza 6
 14.0 ft/s² -2.8 ft/s²
RefReference Budget
 13.8 ft/s² -3.0 ft/s²
20Kumho Ecsta HS52
 13.7 ft/s² -3.1 ft/s²

The difference between best and worst was 18.4% (3.1 ft/s²).

Comfort

The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 had the lowest external noise.

Noise

External noise in dB

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
 72.3 dB Best
2Fulda EcoControl HP2
 72.5 dB +0.20 dB
3Michelin Primacy 4+
 72.7 dB +0.40 dB
4Kleber Dynaxer HP4
 72.9 dB +0.60 dB
4Uniroyal RainSport 5
 72.9 dB +0.60 dB
6Toyo Proxes Comfort
 73 dB +0.70 dB
7Kumho Ecsta HS52
 73.1 dB +0.80 dB
8Nexen N Fera Primus
 73.2 dB +0.90 dB
9Hankook Ventus Prime 4
 73.3 dB +1.00 dB
9BFGoodrich Advantage
 73.3 dB +1.00 dB
11Vredestein Ultrac
 73.6 dB +1.30 dB
11Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
 73.6 dB +1.30 dB
13Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
 73.7 dB +1.40 dB
14Dunlop Sport BluResponse
 73.8 dB +1.50 dB
15GT Radial FE2
 73.9 dB +1.60 dB
16Bridgestone Turanza 6
 74.1 dB +1.80 dB
16Continental PremiumContact 7
 74.1 dB +1.80 dB
18Maxxis Premitra HP5
 74.2 dB +1.90 dB
RefReference Budget
 74.3 dB +2.00 dB
19Giti GitiSynergyH2
 74.4 dB +2.10 dB
20Firestone RoadHawk
 74.5 dB +2.20 dB

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

Value

The Goodyear also proved to have the best tread life on test, significantly ahead of Fulda, Michelin and Bridgestone. 

Wear

Predicted tread life in KM

Higher is better ↑
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
 28,117 miles Best
2Fulda EcoControl HP2
 25,041 miles -3,076 miles
3Michelin Primacy 4+
 24,202 miles -3,915 miles
4Bridgestone Turanza 6
 21,375 miles -6,742 miles
5Continental PremiumContact 7
 19,107 miles -9,010 miles
6Firestone RoadHawk
 18,548 miles -9,569 miles
7Maxxis Premitra HP5
 18,299 miles -9,818 miles
7GT Radial FE2
 18,299 miles -9,818 miles
9Giti GitiSynergyH2
 18,268 miles -9,849 miles
10Uniroyal RainSport 5
 17,181 miles -10,936 miles
11Dunlop Sport BluResponse
 17,150 miles -10,967 miles
12Kumho Ecsta HS52
 16,870 miles -11,247 miles
13Hankook Ventus Prime 4
 16,311 miles -11,806 miles
14Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
 16,031 miles -12,086 miles
15BFGoodrich Advantage
 16,000 miles -12,117 miles
16Kleber Dynaxer HP4
 15,752 miles -12,365 miles
17Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
 15,472 miles -12,645 miles
18Toyo Proxes Comfort
 15,193 miles -12,924 miles
19Nexen N Fera Primus
 12,086 miles -16,031 miles
20Vredestein Ultrac
 9,569 miles -18,548 miles

The difference between best and worst was 66% (18,548 miles).

When you compare the cost of the tire against the projected tread life the Fulda and Goodyear proved to be the best value, with the Fulda being the only tire under 8 Euros per 1000/km. The Vredestein was over twice as expensive thanks to very low wear.

Value

Euros/1000km based on cost/wear

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to bestcost per 1,000 miles
1Fulda EcoControl HP2
 7.44 Price/1000 Best €17.90
2Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
 8.29 Price/1000 +0.85 Price/1000 €16.62
3GT Radial FE2
 9 Price/1000 +1.56 Price/1000 €23.70
4Maxxis Premitra HP5
 9.85 Price/1000 +2.41 Price/1000 €27.34
5Kumho Ecsta HS52
 9.94 Price/1000 +2.50 Price/1000 €25.72
6Giti GitiSynergyH2
 10.03 Price/1000 +2.59 Price/1000 €29.69
7Firestone RoadHawk
 10.05 Price/1000 +2.61 Price/1000 €21.03
8Uniroyal RainSport 5
 10.85 Price/1000 +3.41 Price/1000 €24.09
9Michelin Primacy 4+
 11.3 Price/1000 +3.86 Price/1000 €24.93
10Hankook Ventus Prime 4
 11.43 Price/1000 +3.99 Price/1000 €23.65
11BFGoodrich Advantage
 11.46 Price/1000 +4.02 Price/1000 €24.23
12Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
 11.63 Price/1000 +4.19 Price/1000 €27.28
13Kleber Dynaxer HP4
 11.64 Price/1000 +4.20 Price/1000 €24.99
14Bridgestone Turanza 6
 11.77 Price/1000 +4.33 Price/1000 €25.06
15Toyo Proxes Comfort
 12.07 Price/1000 +4.63 Price/1000 €33.84
16Dunlop Sport BluResponse
 12.32 Price/1000 +4.88 Price/1000 €23.91
17Continental PremiumContact 7
 12.85 Price/1000 +5.41 Price/1000 €27.74
18Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
 14.46 Price/1000 +7.02 Price/1000 €32.79
19Nexen N Fera Primus
 14.91 Price/1000 +7.47 Price/1000 €36.15
20Vredestein Ultrac
 19.81 Price/1000 +12.37 Price/1000 €46.74

The difference between best and worst was 166.3% (12.37 Price/1000). Over 25,000 miles the cheapest tire to own (Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2) works out €753 cheaper than the most expensive (Vredestein Ultrac).

How this is calculated

Assumes a typical car doing 29 mpg (rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €6.25 per gallon and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2024 test; financing costs are excluded.

The Dunlop Sport BluResponse got its first win with the lowest rolling resistance, narrowly ahead of its sister brand, Goodyear.

Rolling Resistance

Rolling resistance in kg t

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to bestExtra fuel / year
1Dunlop Sport BluResponse
 7.48 kg/t Best $0
2Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
 7.62 kg/t +0.14 kg/t $6
3Hankook Ventus Prime 4
 7.65 kg/t +0.17 kg/t $7
4Firestone RoadHawk
 7.67 kg/t +0.19 kg/t $7
5BFGoodrich Advantage
 7.73 kg/t +0.25 kg/t $10
6Kleber Dynaxer HP4
 7.8 kg/t +0.32 kg/t $13
7Uniroyal RainSport 5
 7.93 kg/t +0.45 kg/t $18
8Bridgestone Turanza 6
 7.98 kg/t +0.50 kg/t $20
9Fulda EcoControl HP2
 8.03 kg/t +0.55 kg/t $22
10Toyo Proxes Comfort
 8.05 kg/t +0.57 kg/t $22
11Continental PremiumContact 7
 8.08 kg/t +0.60 kg/t $24
12Michelin Primacy 4+
 8.16 kg/t +0.68 kg/t $27
13Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
 8.22 kg/t +0.74 kg/t $29
14Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
 8.36 kg/t +0.88 kg/t $35
15GT Radial FE2
 8.43 kg/t +0.95 kg/t $37
16Kumho Ecsta HS52
 8.46 kg/t +0.98 kg/t $39
17Nexen N Fera Primus
 8.6 kg/t +1.12 kg/t $44
18Vredestein Ultrac
 8.81 kg/t +1.33 kg/t $52
19Maxxis Premitra HP5
 8.83 kg/t +1.35 kg/t $53
RefReference Budget
 8.95 kg/t +1.47 kg/t $58
20Giti GitiSynergyH2
 9.19 kg/t +1.71 kg/t $67

The difference between best and worst was 22.9% (1.71 kg / t). Over 12,000 miles a year at $3.60/gal, the Giti GitiSynergyH2 uses about 19 gal ($67) more fuel than the Dunlop Sport BluResponse.

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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.

Results

1st

Michelin Primacy 4+

205/55 R16 91V
Michelin Primacy 4+
Exemplary.
Dry98.3%
Wet95.4%
Comfort99.5%
Value82.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (11)

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+3 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better10th / 2071.5 mph-0.7 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better5th / 20142 ft+10 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better10th / 2046.3 mph-1.0 mph
Wet CircleHigher is better8th / 2014.0 mph-0.7 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better3rd / 2052.9 mph-1.0 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better4th / 2015.7 ft/s²-1.1 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better3rd / 2072.7 dB+0.40 dB
WearHigher is better3rd / 2024,202 miles-3,915 miles
ValueLower is better9th / 2011.3 Price/1000+3.86 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better12th / 208.16 kg/t+0.68 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/69
Price
440.00
2nd

Continental PremiumContact 7

205/55 R16 91V
Continental PremiumContact 7
Exemplary.
Dry99.7%
Wet97.8%
Comfort97.6%
Value74.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (11)

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 / 20116 ftBest in this discipline
Dry HandlingHigher is better7th / 2071.8 mph-0.4 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better1st / 20132 ftBest in this discipline
Wet HandlingHigher is better4th / 2046.9 mph-0.4 mph
Wet CircleHigher is better2nd / 2014.6 mph-0.1 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better9th / 2051.3 mph-2.6 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better11th / 2014.8 ft/s²-2.0 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better16th / 2074.1 dB+1.80 dB
WearHigher is better5th / 2019,107 miles-9,010 miles
ValueLower is better17th / 2012.85 Price/1000+5.41 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better11th / 208.08 kg/t+0.60 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/71
Price
395.00
3rd

Bridgestone Turanza 6

205/55 R16 94V XL
Bridgestone Turanza 6
Exemplary.
Dry97.3%
Wet94.3%
Comfort97.6%
Value78.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (11)

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 / 20121 ft+5 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better12th / 2071.3 mph-0.9 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better9th / 20143 ft+11 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better8th / 2046.4 mph-0.9 mph
Wet CircleHigher is better5th / 2014.1 mph-0.6 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better5th / 2052.5 mph-1.4 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better19th / 2014.0 ft/s²-2.8 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better16th / 2074.1 dB+1.80 dB
WearHigher is better4th / 2021,375 miles-6,742 miles
ValueLower is better14th / 2011.77 Price/1000+4.33 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better8th / 207.98 kg/t+0.50 kg/t
EU Label
B/A/69
Price
405.00
Joint 4th

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

205/55 R16 91V
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
Good.
Dry98.2%
Wet91.7%
Comfort100%
Value96.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (11)

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 / 20119 ft+3 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better9th / 2071.6 mph-0.6 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better16th / 20150 ft+18 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better14th / 2046.1 mph-1.2 mph
Wet CircleHigher is better17th / 2013.2 mph-1.5 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better18th / 2050.3 mph-3.6 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better14th / 2014.7 ft/s²-2.1 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better1st / 2072.3 dBBest in this discipline
WearHigher is better1st / 2028,117 milesBest in this discipline
ValueLower is better2nd / 208.29 Price/1000+0.85 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better2nd / 207.62 kg/t+0.14 kg/t
EU Label
B/A/69
Price
375.00
Joint 4th

Kumho Ecsta HS52

205/55 R16 91V
Kumho Ecsta HS52
Good.
Dry99.9%
Wet95.8%
Comfort98.9%
Value74.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (11)

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 / 20116 ftBest in this discipline
Dry HandlingHigher is better3rd / 2072.1 mph-0.1 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better2nd / 20134 ft+2 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better2nd / 2047.0 mph-0.3 mph
Wet CircleHigher is better6th / 2014.0 mph-0.7 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better10th / 2051.2 mph-2.7 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better20th / 2013.7 ft/s²-3.1 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better7th / 2073.1 dB+0.80 dB
WearHigher is better12th / 2016,870 miles-11,247 miles
ValueLower is better5th / 209.94 Price/1000+2.50 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better16th / 208.46 kg/t+0.98 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/71
Price
270.00
6th

Firestone RoadHawk

205/55 R16 91V
Firestone RoadHawk
Good.
Dry98.1%
Wet94.6%
Comfort97.1%
Value79.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (11)

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 / 20120 ft+4 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better5th / 2071.9 mph-0.3 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better13th / 20147 ft+15 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better3rd / 2047.0 mph-0.3 mph
Wet CircleHigher is better9th / 2013.9 mph-0.8 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better4th / 2052.6 mph-1.3 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better8th / 2015.5 ft/s²-1.3 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better20th / 2074.5 dB+2.20 dB
WearHigher is better6th / 2018,548 miles-9,569 miles
ValueLower is better7th / 2010.05 Price/1000+2.61 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better4th / 207.67 kg/t+0.19 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/70
Price
300.00
Joint 7th

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun

205/55 R16 91V
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
Good.
Dry98.5%
Wet94.5%
Comfort98.1%
Value71.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (11)

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+4 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better1st / 2072.2 mphBest in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better10th / 20143 ft+11 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better10th / 2046.3 mph-1.0 mph
Wet CircleHigher is better10th / 2013.7 mph-1.0 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better6th / 2051.8 mph-2.1 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better5th / 2015.6 ft/s²-1.2 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better13th / 2073.7 dB+1.40 dB
WearHigher is better14th / 2016,031 miles-12,086 miles
ValueLower is better12th / 2011.63 Price/1000+4.19 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better13th / 208.22 kg/t+0.74 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/67
Price
300.00
Joint 7th

Hankook Ventus Prime 4

205/55 R16 91V
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
Good.
Dry99%
Wet93.3%
Comfort98.6%
Value74.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (11)

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+2 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better6th / 2071.8 mph-0.4 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better5th / 20142 ft+10 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better13th / 2046.2 mph-1.1 mph
Wet CircleHigher is better14th / 2013.6 mph-1.1 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better14th / 2050.5 mph-3.4 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better18th / 2014.4 ft/s²-2.4 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better9th / 2073.3 dB+1.00 dB
WearHigher is better13th / 2016,311 miles-11,806 miles
ValueLower is better10th / 2011.43 Price/1000+3.99 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better3rd / 207.65 kg/t+0.17 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/69
Price
300.00
Joint 7th

Toyo Proxes Comfort

205/55 R16 94V XL
Toyo Proxes Comfort
Good.
Dry98.1%
Wet95.6%
Comfort99%
Value70.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (11)

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 / 20120 ft+4 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better3rd / 2072.1 mph-0.1 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better4th / 20141 ft+9 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better5th / 2046.9 mph-0.4 mph
Wet CircleHigher is better3rd / 2014.3 mph-0.4 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better11th / 2050.9 mph-3.0 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better11th / 2014.8 ft/s²-2.0 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better6th / 2073 dB+0.70 dB
WearHigher is better18th / 2015,193 miles-12,924 miles
ValueLower is better15th / 2012.07 Price/1000+4.63 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better10th / 208.05 kg/t+0.57 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/70
Price
395.00
Joint 10th

Fulda EcoControl HP2

205/55 R16 91V
Fulda EcoControl HP2
Good.
Dry97.1%
Wet92.8%
Comfort99.7%
Value93.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (11)

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 / 20121 ft+5 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better19th / 2070.8 mph-1.4 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better18th / 20151 ft+19 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better16th / 2046.0 mph-1.3 mph
Wet CircleHigher is better11th / 2013.6 mph-1.1 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better19th / 2050.1 mph-3.8 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better3rd / 2015.8 ft/s²-1.0 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better2nd / 2072.5 dB+0.20 dB
WearHigher is better2nd / 2025,041 miles-3,076 miles
ValueLower is better1st / 207.44 Price/1000Best in this discipline
Rolling ResistanceLower is better9th / 208.03 kg/t+0.55 kg/t
EU Label
C/B/70
Price
300.00
Joint 10th

Dunlop Sport BluResponse

205/55 R16 91V
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
Good.
Dry97.3%
Wet91.6%
Comfort98%
Value74.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (11)

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 / 20121 ft+5 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better13th / 2071.2 mph-1.0 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better20th / 20154 ft+22 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better19th / 2045.5 mph-1.8 mph
Wet CircleHigher is better17th / 2013.2 mph-1.5 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better7th / 2051.7 mph-2.2 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better5th / 2015.6 ft/s²-1.2 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better14th / 2073.8 dB+1.50 dB
WearHigher is better11th / 2017,150 miles-10,967 miles
ValueLower is better16th / 2012.32 Price/1000+4.88 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better1st / 207.48 kg/tBest in this discipline
EU Label
B/C/71
Price
340.00
Joint 12th

BFGoodrich Advantage

205/55 R16 91V
BFGoodrich Advantage
Good.
Dry96.8%
Wet91.7%
Comfort98.6%
Value73.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (11)

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 better17th / 20123 ft+7 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better11th / 2071.4 mph-0.8 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better15th / 20149 ft+17 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better18th / 2045.7 mph-1.6 mph
Wet CircleHigher is better19th / 2013.1 mph-1.6 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better13th / 2050.6 mph-3.3 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better9th / 2015.3 ft/s²-1.5 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better9th / 2073.3 dB+1.00 dB
WearHigher is better15th / 2016,000 miles-12,117 miles
ValueLower is better11th / 2011.46 Price/1000+4.02 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better5th / 207.73 kg/t+0.25 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/70
Price
295.00
Joint 12th

Kleber Dynaxer HP4

205/55 R16 91V
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
Good.
Dry96.6%
Wet92.5%
Comfort99.2%
Value72.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (11)

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 better17th / 20123 ft+7 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better15th / 2071.1 mph-1.1 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better14th / 20148 ft+16 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better17th / 2045.7 mph-1.6 mph
Wet CircleHigher is better15th / 2013.5 mph-1.2 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better8th / 2051.4 mph-2.5 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better13th / 2014.8 ft/s²-2.0 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better4th / 2072.9 dB+0.60 dB
WearHigher is better16th / 2015,752 miles-12,365 miles
ValueLower is better13th / 2011.64 Price/1000+4.20 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better6th / 207.8 kg/t+0.32 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/70
Price
295.00
Joint 14th

GT Radial FE2

205/55 R16 91V
GT Radial FE2
Good.
Dry96.6%
Wet91.9%
Comfort97.8%
Value78.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (11)

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 better17th / 20123 ft+7 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better14th / 2071.1 mph-1.1 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better17th / 20150 ft+18 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better14th / 2046.1 mph-1.2 mph
Wet CircleHigher is better16th / 2013.4 mph-1.3 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better12th / 2050.8 mph-3.1 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better16th / 2014.6 ft/s²-2.2 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better15th / 2073.9 dB+1.60 dB
WearHigher is better7th / 2018,299 miles-9,818 miles
ValueLower is better3rd / 209 Price/1000+1.56 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better15th / 208.43 kg/t+0.95 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/69
Price
265.00
Joint 14th

Giti GitiSynergyH2

205/55 R16 91V
Giti GitiSynergyH2
Good.
Dry97.5%
Wet92%
Comfort97.2%
Value73.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (11)

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 / 20120 ft+4 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better17th / 2071.0 mph-1.2 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better19th / 20153 ft+21 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better10th / 2046.3 mph-1.0 mph
Wet CircleHigher is better12th / 2013.6 mph-1.1 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better14th / 2050.5 mph-3.4 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better15th / 2014.7 ft/s²-2.1 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better19th / 2074.4 dB+2.10 dB
WearHigher is better9th / 2018,268 miles-9,849 miles
ValueLower is better6th / 2010.03 Price/1000+2.59 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better20th / 209.19 kg/t+1.71 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/71
Price
295.00
16th

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

205/55 R16 91V
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
Satisfactory.
Dry98.4%
Wet93.4%
Comfort98.2%
Value66.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (11)

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+3 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better8th / 2071.7 mph-0.5 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better11th / 20146 ft+14 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better9th / 2046.4 mph-0.9 mph
Wet CircleHigher is better13th / 2013.6 mph-1.1 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better17th / 2050.4 mph-3.5 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better9th / 2015.3 ft/s²-1.5 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better11th / 2073.6 dB+1.30 dB
WearHigher is better17th / 2015,472 miles-12,645 miles
ValueLower is better18th / 2014.46 Price/1000+7.02 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better14th / 208.36 kg/t+0.88 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/69
Price
360.00
17th

Nexen N Fera Primus

205/55 R16 91V
Nexen N Fera Primus
Satisfactory.
Dry96.8%
Wet94.4%
Comfort98.8%
Value60.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (11)

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 better16th / 20122 ft+6 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better15th / 2071.1 mph-1.1 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better5th / 20142 ft+10 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better6th / 2046.8 mph-0.5 mph
Wet CircleHigher is better6th / 2014.0 mph-0.7 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better20th / 2049.8 mph-4.1 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better17th / 2014.5 ft/s²-2.3 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better8th / 2073.2 dB+0.90 dB
WearHigher is better19th / 2012,086 miles-16,031 miles
ValueLower is better19th / 2014.91 Price/1000+7.47 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better17th / 208.6 kg/t+1.12 kg/t
EU Label
D/A/71
Price
290.00
18th

Uniroyal RainSport 5

205/55 R16 91V
Uniroyal RainSport 5
Satisfactory.
Dry95.7%
Wet96.4%
Comfort99.2%
Value75.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (11)

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 / 20124 ft+8 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better20th / 2070.7 mph-1.5 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better5th / 20142 ft+10 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better7th / 2046.5 mph-0.8 mph
Wet CircleHigher is better4th / 2014.2 mph-0.5 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better2nd / 2053.0 mph-0.9 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better2nd / 2016.4 ft/s²-0.4 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better4th / 2072.9 dB+0.60 dB
WearHigher is better10th / 2017,181 miles-10,936 miles
ValueLower is better8th / 2010.85 Price/1000+3.41 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better7th / 207.93 kg/t+0.45 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/71
Price
300.00
19th

Maxxis Premitra HP5

205/55 R16 91V
Maxxis Premitra HP5
Satisfactory.
Dry98%
Wet91.5%
Comfort97.4%
Value75%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (11)

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+3 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better18th / 2070.9 mph-1.3 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better11th / 20146 ft+14 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better20th / 2045.4 mph-1.9 mph
Wet CircleHigher is better20th / 2012.7 mph-2.0 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better14th / 2050.5 mph-3.4 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better7th / 2015.6 ft/s²-1.2 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better18th / 2074.2 dB+1.90 dB
WearHigher is better7th / 2018,299 miles-9,818 miles
ValueLower is better4th / 209.85 Price/1000+2.41 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better19th / 208.83 kg/t+1.35 kg/t
EU Label
D/A/70
Price
290.00
20th

Vredestein Ultrac

205/55 R16 91V
Vredestein Ultrac
Conditionally Recommended.
Dry99%
Wet99.2%
Comfort98.2%
Value53.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (11)

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+2 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better2nd / 2072.1 mph-0.1 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better3rd / 20136 ft+4 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better1st / 2047.3 mphBest in this discipline
Wet CircleHigher is better1st / 2014.7 mphBest in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better1st / 2053.9 mphBest in this discipline
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better1st / 2016.8 ft/s²Best in this discipline
NoiseLower is better11th / 2073.6 dB+1.30 dB
WearHigher is better20th / 209,569 miles-18,548 miles
ValueLower is better20th / 2019.81 Price/1000+12.37 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better18th / 208.81 kg/t+1.33 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/69
Price
305.00

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Discussion

8 comments
  1. Bogdan Gherasim archived

    I had the Goodyears (215/50.R17) on my 2017 Focus Tdci for 4 years and 85.000km without rotating them and they are still going strong. Can't rotate them because one of the rears had a puncture.
    The originals Michelin Primacy HP had to go after 80K and I had to rotate them at about 60.000km and they were BAD when they had about 40.000km. Rear grip non existent and on wet they were very tail happy.
    P.S. I live in SE of Spain were is HOT in the summer(40+ C), we get more than 300 days of sun, mild winters and it rains....almost never.

    #9623
  2. _ _ archived

    Clearly the winner is Vredestein Ultrac..
    I hate those manipulations in score.

    #9483
    1. drtowers _ _ archived

      let down apparently by wear...

      #9577
      1. Flaviu drtowers archived

        The new Ultrac + is here. No reviews for it but it appears to have up to 30% better wear and abrasion resistance plus a new build. I think I'm going to be one of the first buying this in the UK.

        #10018
        1. TireReviews Flaviu archived

          Let us know how you like it!

          #10024
    2. Bogdan Gherasim _ _ archived

      Excellent tire for a wet climate.

      #9632
    3. dufonrafal . _ _ archived

      The Vredestein Longevity is abismal sadly.

      Using my own scoring 1/2 wet, 1/3 dry, 1/6 value. And with custom subvalues I had :

      1- P4+ & EGP2
      3- PC7
      4- Fulda EC2 (surprising but looks like he deserve it !)
      5- Turanza 6

      Then it's a mix of second tier tires, including Hankook who is still behind in longevity. The P7 C2 is among them, bad longevity, hope that the C3 is much better.

      #10066
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Check the size, load and speed ratings on your vehicle. Saving a size does not confirm fitment.

Saved tires

Save tires from a tire page, test or comparison to keep them here.

Select 2–8 saved tires. Ranked comparisons require at least two shared tests.