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2026 Die Reifentester Summer Tire Test - 235/55 R18
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
- 235/55 R18
- Tires tested
- 6
- Disciplines
- 9
- Test vehicle
- Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 112 ft | +2 ft | 11 mph | |
| 117 ft | +7 ft | 19 mph | |
| 117 ft | +7 ft | 19 mph | |
| 122 ft | +12 ft | 25 mph | |
| 128 ft | +18 ft | 30 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 15.8% (18 ft ≈ 1.2 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 would still be travelling at 30 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7.9 Points | Best | |
| 7.8 Points | -0.10 Points | |
| 7.7 Points | -0.20 Points | |
| 7.6 Points | -0.30 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -0.60 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -0.60 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 7.6% (0.6 Points).
Wet
4Wet Braking
Wet braking in feet (50 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 112 ft | +1 ft | 3 mph | |
| 115 ft | +4 ft | 14 mph | |
| 119 ft | +8 ft | 20 mph | |
| 120 ft | +9 ft | 21 mph | |
| 124 ft | +13 ft | 25 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 11.3% (13 ft ≈ 0.8 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 would still be travelling at 25 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. Wet Handling
Subjective Wet Handling Score
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 8.2 Points | Best | |
| 8.2 Points | Best | |
| 7.9 Points | -0.30 Points | |
| 7.6 Points | -0.60 Points | |
| 7.6 Points | -0.60 Points | |
| 7.1 Points | -1.10 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 13.4% (1.1 Points).
Straight Aqua
Float Speed in mph
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 50.2 mph | Best | |
| 50.0 mph | -0.2 mph | |
| 48.8 mph | -1.4 mph | |
| 48.3 mph | -1.9 mph | |
| 48.2 mph | -2.0 mph | |
| 47.7 mph | -2.5 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 5% (2.5 mph).
Curved Aquaplaning
Remaining lateral acceleration
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 ft/s² | Best | |
| 7.2 ft/s² | -0.9 ft/s² | |
| 7.1 ft/s² | -1.0 ft/s² | |
| 6.9 ft/s² | -1.2 ft/s² | |
| 6.9 ft/s² | -1.2 ft/s² | |
| 6.6 ft/s² | -1.5 ft/s² |
The difference between best and worst was 18.3% (1.5 ft/s²).
Comfort
2Subj. Comfort
Subjective Comfort Score
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 Points | Best | |
| 7.9 Points | -0.20 Points | |
| 7.8 Points | -0.30 Points | |
| 7.7 Points | -0.40 Points | |
| 7.7 Points | -0.40 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -0.80 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 9.9% (0.8 Points).
Subj. Noise
Subjective in car noise levels
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 8.2 Points | Best | |
| 7.9 Points | -0.30 Points | |
| 7.8 Points | -0.40 Points | |
| 7.8 Points | -0.40 Points | |
| 7.6 Points | -0.60 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -0.90 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 11% (0.9 Points).
Value
1Rolling Resistance
Rolling resistance in kg t
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Extra fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.3 kg/t | Best | $0 | |
| 6.3 kg/t | Best | $0 | |
| 6.7 kg/t | +0.40 kg/t | $19 | |
| 6.8 kg/t | +0.50 kg/t | $23 | |
| 7.2 kg/t | +0.90 kg/t | $42 | |
| 7.3 kg/t | +1.00 kg/t | $47 |
The difference between best and worst was 15.9% (1 kg / t). Over 12,000 miles a year at $3.60/gal, the Continental PremiumContact 7 uses about 13 gal ($47) more fuel than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
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
- 62.1 → 0.0 mph
- Wet Braking
- 49.7 → 0.0 mph
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