Test Charts / ADAC
2026 ADAC 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
- 16
- Disciplines
- 8
- Test vehicle
- Audi A4
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
1Dry Braking
Dry braking in feet (62 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 112 ft | +1 ft | 7 mph | |
| 113 ft | +2 ft | 10 mph | |
| 113 ft | +2 ft | 11 mph | |
| 115 ft | +4 ft | 14 mph | |
| 115 ft | +4 ft | 14 mph | |
| 115 ft | +4 ft | 15 mph | |
| 116 ft | +5 ft | 16 mph | |
| 117 ft | +6 ft | 18 mph | |
| 117 ft | +6 ft | 18 mph | |
| 119 ft | +8 ft | 20 mph | |
| 119 ft | +8 ft | 21 mph | |
| 119 ft | +8 ft | 21 mph | |
| 119 ft | +8 ft | 21 mph | |
| 120 ft | +9 ft | 21 mph | |
| 120 ft | +9 ft | 22 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 8.3% (9 ft ≈ 0.6 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 would still be travelling at 22 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.
Wet
4Wet Braking
Wet braking in feet (50 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 99 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 102 ft | +3 ft | 14 mph | |
| 103 ft | +4 ft | 16 mph | |
| 104 ft | +5 ft | 18 mph | |
| 107 ft | +8 ft | 23 mph | |
| 108 ft | +9 ft | 23 mph | |
| 108 ft | +9 ft | 24 mph | |
| 110 ft | +11 ft | 25 mph | |
| 111 ft | +12 ft | 26 mph | |
| 111 ft | +12 ft | 27 mph | |
| 113 ft | +14 ft | 28 mph | |
| 113 ft | +14 ft | 29 mph | |
| 113 ft | +14 ft | 29 mph | |
| 115 ft | +16 ft | 30 mph | |
| 124 ft | +25 ft | 36 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 25.9% (25 ft ≈ 1.7 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Greentrac Quest X would still be travelling at 36 mph when the Linglong Sport Master had stopped.
Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.
Wet Braking - Concrete
Wet braking on Concrete in feet (50 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 115 ft | +9 ft | 22 mph | |
| 118 ft | +12 ft | 25 mph | |
| 122 ft | +16 ft | 29 mph | |
| 124 ft | +18 ft | 30 mph | |
| 125 ft | +19 ft | 31 mph | |
| 125 ft | +19 ft | 31 mph | |
| 127 ft | +21 ft | 33 mph | |
| 129 ft | +23 ft | 34 mph | |
| 130 ft | +24 ft | 34 mph | |
| 132 ft | +26 ft | 35 mph | |
| 132 ft | +26 ft | 35 mph | |
| 134 ft | +28 ft | 37 mph | |
| 136 ft | +30 ft | 38 mph | |
| 138 ft | +32 ft | 39 mph | |
| 146 ft | +40 ft | 42 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 37.8% (40 ft ≈ 2.7 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Greentrac Quest X would still be travelling at 42 mph when the Linglong Sport Master had stopped.
Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.
Straight Aqua
Float Speed in mph
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 49.5 mph | Best | |
| 49.5 mph | Best | |
| 49.3 mph | -0.2 mph | |
| 48.8 mph | -0.7 mph | |
| 48.0 mph | -1.5 mph | |
| 48.0 mph | -1.5 mph | |
| 48.0 mph | -1.5 mph | |
| 47.6 mph | -1.9 mph | |
| 47.5 mph | -2.0 mph | |
| 47.3 mph | -2.2 mph | |
| 47.0 mph | -2.5 mph | |
| 47.0 mph | -2.5 mph | |
| 46.7 mph | -2.8 mph | |
| 46.6 mph | -2.9 mph | |
| 45.8 mph | -3.7 mph | |
| 45.3 mph | -4.2 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 8.5% (4.2 mph).
Curved Aquaplaning
Remaining lateral acceleration
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 12.1 ft/s² | Best | |
| 12.1 ft/s² | Best | |
| 11.8 ft/s² | -0.3 ft/s² | |
| 11.8 ft/s² | -0.3 ft/s² | |
| 11.5 ft/s² | -0.6 ft/s² | |
| 11.5 ft/s² | -0.6 ft/s² | |
| 11.2 ft/s² | -0.9 ft/s² | |
| 11.2 ft/s² | -0.9 ft/s² | |
| 11.2 ft/s² | -0.9 ft/s² | |
| 11.2 ft/s² | -0.9 ft/s² | |
| 10.8 ft/s² | -1.3 ft/s² | |
| 10.8 ft/s² | -1.3 ft/s² | |
| 10.5 ft/s² | -1.6 ft/s² | |
| 10.2 ft/s² | -1.9 ft/s² | |
| 9.8 ft/s² | -2.3 ft/s² | |
| 9.5 ft/s² | -2.6 ft/s² |
The difference between best and worst was 21.6% (2.6 ft/s²).
Value
3Wear
Predicted tread life in KM
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 35,915 miles | Best | |
| 34,797 miles | -1,118 miles | |
| 34,548 miles | -1,367 miles | |
| 30,199 miles | -5,716 miles | |
| 29,018 miles | -6,897 miles | |
| 27,775 miles | -8,140 miles | |
| 27,775 miles | -8,140 miles | |
| 26,843 miles | -9,072 miles | |
| 23,736 miles | -12,179 miles | |
| 23,301 miles | -12,614 miles | |
| 23,115 miles | -12,800 miles | |
| 22,804 miles | -13,111 miles | |
| 22,432 miles | -13,483 miles | |
| 19,014 miles | -16,901 miles | |
| 17,212 miles | -18,703 miles | |
| 16,218 miles | -19,697 miles |
The difference between best and worst was 54.8% (19,697 miles).
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption in Liters per 100 km
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Extra fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4 l/100km | Best | $0 | |
| 5.4 l/100km | Best | $0 | |
| 5.4 l/100km | Best | $0 | |
| 5.5 l/100km | +0.10 l/100km | $18 | |
| 5.5 l/100km | +0.10 l/100km | $18 | |
| 5.5 l/100km | +0.10 l/100km | $18 | |
| 5.6 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | $37 | |
| 5.6 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | $37 | |
| 5.6 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | $37 | |
| 5.6 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | $37 | |
| 5.6 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | $37 | |
| 5.7 l/100km | +0.30 l/100km | $55 | |
| 5.7 l/100km | +0.30 l/100km | $55 | |
| 5.7 l/100km | +0.30 l/100km | $55 | |
| 5.8 l/100km | +0.40 l/100km | $73 | |
| 6 l/100km | +0.60 l/100km | $110 |
The difference between best and worst was 11.1% (0.6 l/100km). Over 12,000 miles a year at $3.60/gal, the Linglong Sport Master uses about 31 gal ($110) more fuel than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
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.
Abrasion
Weight of Tire Wear Particles Lost (mg/km/t)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 54 mg/km/t | Best | |
| 62 mg/km/t | +8.00 mg/km/t | |
| 66 mg/km/t | +12.00 mg/km/t | |
| 69 mg/km/t | +15.00 mg/km/t | |
| 71 mg/km/t | +17.00 mg/km/t | |
| 75 mg/km/t | +21.00 mg/km/t | |
| 76 mg/km/t | +22.00 mg/km/t | |
| 79 mg/km/t | +25.00 mg/km/t | |
| 83 mg/km/t | +29.00 mg/km/t | |
| 83 mg/km/t | +29.00 mg/km/t | |
| 89 mg/km/t | +35.00 mg/km/t | |
| 91 mg/km/t | +37.00 mg/km/t | |
| 95 mg/km/t | +41.00 mg/km/t | |
| 97 mg/km/t | +43.00 mg/km/t | |
| 100 mg/km/t | +46.00 mg/km/t | |
| 131 mg/km/t | +77.00 mg/km/t |
The difference between best and worst was 142.6% (77 mg/km/t).
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
- Wet Braking - Concrete
- 49.7 → 0.0 mph
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