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2025 Die ReifenTester Summer Touring 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
- 205/55 R17
- Tires tested
- 7
- Disciplines
- 7
- Test vehicle
- VW T-Cross
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 (62 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 120 ft | +4 ft | 14 mph | |
| 120 ft | +4 ft | 14 mph | |
| 121 ft | +5 ft | 15 mph | |
| 122 ft | +6 ft | 17 mph | |
| 123 ft | +7 ft | 19 mph | |
| 131 ft | +15 ft | 27 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 12.9% (15 ft ≈ 1 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Imperial Ecosport 2 would still be travelling at 27 mph when the Falken ZIEX ZE320 had stopped.
Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.
Subj. Dry Handling
Subjective Dry Handling Score
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 80 Points | Best | |
| 78 Points | -2.00 Points | |
| 77 Points | -3.00 Points | |
| 76 Points | -4.00 Points | |
| 75 Points | -5.00 Points | |
| 73 Points | -7.00 Points | |
| 66 Points | -14.00 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 17.5% (14 Points).
Wet
3Wet Braking
Wet braking in feet (50 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 79 ft | +3 ft | 16 mph | |
| 79 ft | +3 ft | 16 mph | |
| 79 ft | +3 ft | 16 mph | |
| 84 ft | +8 ft | 24 mph | |
| 87 ft | +11 ft | 29 mph | |
| 88 ft | +12 ft | 29 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 15% (12 ft ≈ 0.8 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Imperial Ecosport 2 would still be travelling at 29 mph when the Falken ZIEX ZE320 had stopped.
Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.
Subj. Wet Handling
Subjective Wet Handling Score
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 84 Points | Best | |
| 82 Points | -2.00 Points | |
| 77 Points | -7.00 Points | |
| 76 Points | -8.00 Points | |
| 73 Points | -11.00 Points | |
| 71 Points | -13.00 Points | |
| 66 Points | -18.00 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 21.4% (18 Points).
Straight Aqua
Float Speed in mph
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 50.9 mph | Best | |
| 50.4 mph | -0.5 mph | |
| 50.0 mph | -0.9 mph | |
| 49.9 mph | -1.0 mph | |
| 49.0 mph | -1.9 mph | |
| 47.1 mph | -3.8 mph | |
| 46.3 mph | -4.6 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 9% (4.6 mph).
Comfort
2Subj. Comfort
Subjective Comfort Score
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 81 Points | Best | |
| 80 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 78 Points | -3.00 Points | |
| 77 Points | -4.00 Points | |
| 77 Points | -4.00 Points | |
| 76 Points | -5.00 Points | |
| 76 Points | -5.00 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 6.2% (5 Points).
Subj. Noise
Subjective in car noise levels
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 82 Points | Best | |
| 80 Points | -2.00 Points | |
| 78 Points | -4.00 Points | |
| 76 Points | -6.00 Points | |
| 76 Points | -6.00 Points | |
| 76 Points | -6.00 Points | |
| 74 Points | -8.00 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 9.8% (8 Points).
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
- 49.7 → 0.0 mph
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