Test Charts / Vi Bilagare
2026 Vi Bilagare 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
- 205/55 R16
- Tires tested
- 10
- Disciplines
- 10
- Test vehicle
- VW Golf MK8
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 (68 - 3 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 137 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 138 ft | +1 ft | 7 mph | |
| 140 ft | +3 ft | 11 mph | |
| 141 ft | +4 ft | 14 mph | |
| 144 ft | +7 ft | 18 mph | |
| 146 ft | +9 ft | 19 mph | |
| 147 ft | +10 ft | 21 mph | |
| 147 ft | +10 ft | 21 mph | |
| 147 ft | +10 ft | 21 mph | |
| 157 ft | +20 ft | 29 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 14.8% (20 ft ≈ 1.4 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Linglong Eco Master would still be travelling at 29 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.
Subj. Dry Handling
Subjective Dry Handling Score
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Points | Best | |
| 5 Points | Best | |
| 5 Points | Best | |
| 4 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 4 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 4 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 3 Points | -2.00 Points | |
| 3 Points | -2.00 Points | |
| 2 Points | -3.00 Points | |
| 2 Points | -3.00 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 60% (3 Points).
Wet
4Wet Braking
Wet braking in feet (62 - 3 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 119 ft | +3 ft | 12 mph | |
| 120 ft | +4 ft | 14 mph | |
| 121 ft | +5 ft | 16 mph | |
| 122 ft | +6 ft | 17 mph | |
| 123 ft | +7 ft | 19 mph | |
| 126 ft | +10 ft | 22 mph | |
| 127 ft | +11 ft | 23 mph | |
| 132 ft | +16 ft | 27 mph | |
| 138 ft | +22 ft | 31 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 18.3% (22 ft ≈ 1.4 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Linglong Eco Master would still be travelling at 31 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.
Wet Handling
Wet handling time in seconds
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 72.6 s | Best | |
| 72.9 s | +0.30 s | |
| 73.2 s | +0.60 s | |
| 73.8 s | +1.20 s | |
| 74 s | +1.40 s | |
| 74.2 s | +1.60 s | |
| 74.3 s | +1.70 s | |
| 74.3 s | +1.70 s | |
| 75.5 s | +2.90 s | |
| 76 s | +3.40 s |
The difference between best and worst was 4.7% (3.4 s).
Wet Circle
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 11.3 s | Best | |
| 11.34 s | +0.04 s | |
| 11.4 s | +0.10 s | |
| 11.48 s | +0.18 s | |
| 11.52 s | +0.22 s | |
| 11.53 s | +0.23 s | |
| 11.53 s | +0.23 s | |
| 11.54 s | +0.24 s | |
| 11.66 s | +0.36 s | |
| 11.8 s | +0.50 s |
The difference between best and worst was 4.4% (0.5 s).
Straight Aqua
Float Speed in mph
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 53.3 mph | Best | |
| 53.1 mph | -0.2 mph | |
| 52.8 mph | -0.5 mph | |
| 52.8 mph | -0.5 mph | |
| 52.8 mph | -0.5 mph | |
| 52.6 mph | -0.7 mph | |
| 52.4 mph | -0.9 mph | |
| 52.3 mph | -1.0 mph | |
| 52.3 mph | -1.0 mph | |
| 51.7 mph | -1.6 mph |
All the tires in the Straight Aqua test finished less than 3% apart.
Comfort
3Subj. Comfort
Subjective Comfort Score
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Points | Best | |
| 4 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 4 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 4 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 4 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 3 Points | -2.00 Points | |
| 3 Points | -2.00 Points | |
| 3 Points | -2.00 Points | |
| 2 Points | -3.00 Points | |
| 2 Points | -3.00 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 60% (3 Points).
Subj. Noise
Subjective in car noise levels
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Points | Best | |
| 4 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 4 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 4 Points | -1.00 Points | |
| 3 Points | -2.00 Points | |
| 3 Points | -2.00 Points | |
| 3 Points | -2.00 Points | |
| 2 Points | -3.00 Points | |
| 2 Points | -3.00 Points | |
| 2 Points | -3.00 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 60% (3 Points).
Rough Noise
Internal rough surface noise in dB
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 72.8 dB | Best | |
| 73.2 dB | +0.40 dB | |
| 73.2 dB | +0.40 dB | |
| 73.5 dB | +0.70 dB | |
| 73.7 dB | +0.90 dB | |
| 73.7 dB | +0.90 dB | |
| 73.9 dB | +1.10 dB | |
| 74 dB | +1.20 dB | |
| 74.4 dB | +1.60 dB | |
| 74.7 dB | +1.90 dB |
All the tires in the Rough Noise test finished less than 3% apart.
Value
1Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption in Liters per 100 km
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Extra fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.15 l/100km | Best | $0 | |
| 5.2 l/100km | +0.05 l/100km | $9 | |
| 5.25 l/100km | +0.10 l/100km | $18 | |
| 5.3 l/100km | +0.15 l/100km | $28 | |
| 5.35 l/100km | +0.20 l/100km | $37 | |
| 5.4 l/100km | +0.25 l/100km | $46 | |
| 5.5 l/100km | +0.35 l/100km | $64 | |
| 5.5 l/100km | +0.35 l/100km | $64 | |
| 5.5 l/100km | +0.35 l/100km | $64 | |
| 5.6 l/100km | +0.45 l/100km | $83 |
The difference between best and worst was 8.7% (0.45 l/100km). Over 12,000 miles a year at $3.60/gal, the Pirelli Cinturato C3 uses about 23 gal ($83) more fuel than the Linglong Eco Master.
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.
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
- 68.4 → 3.1 mph
- Wet Braking
- 62.1 → 3.1 mph
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