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2026 Moottori Summer Tire Test

Overall test winnerGoodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Finnish magazine Moottori and Test Finland have tested seven summer tires in 225/45 R17, using a VW Golf GTI as the test car.

Data analyzed and reviewed byJonathan Benson

February 15, 2026 9 min read

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Tires tested: 8
Tested size: 225/45 R17
Test vehicle: VW Golf GTI
Disciplines: 11

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8 Tires tested

Published finishing positions, with the strengths and considerations from this test. Owner reviews cover other sizes and driving conditions.

1^st

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

+The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped shortest on dry roads in both the cold and the warm tests, and was second best in warm wet braking. It was among the fastest on the wet handling course, third best for aquaplaning resistance, and among the quietest tires, with very good cornering grip and the sharpest steering response in the test.

−The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was only mid-field in cold wet braking, and Moottori lists comfort as one of its weaknesses. Its rolling resistance was among the higher in the test.

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Joint2^nd

Continental PremiumContact 7

+The Continental PremiumContact 7 was the fastest tire on the wet handling course and was rated best for wet handling, with grip in every direction and a forgiving response to too much steering or throttle. It was also rated joint best for dry handling, stopped second shortest on warm dry roads and was among the best in the evasive maneuver.

−The Continental PremiumContact 7 was only mid-field in straight aquaplaning, in cold wet braking and in cold dry braking. It was also one of the louder tires in the interior noise measurement.

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Joint2^nd

Hankook Ventus Evo

+The Hankook Ventus Evo was second fastest on the wet handling course, rated second best for wet handling and second best for aquaplaning resistance. It was also third best for cold wet braking and for dry braking in both temperatures, and it was among the quietest tires.

−The Hankook Ventus Evo was rated the least comfortable tire and had the highest rolling resistance in the test. It managed one of the two lowest speeds in the evasive maneuver, and Moottori found its steering flat and its dry grip slightly below the Continental's.

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Joint2^nd

Nokian Hakka Black 3

+The Nokian Hakka Black 3 stopped shortest in cold wet braking and could be driven through the evasive maneuver faster than any other tire. It was rated joint best for dry handling, tolerating aggressive inputs, and it was third best in warm wet braking.

−The Nokian Hakka Black 3 was among the weakest for aquaplaning resistance and only mid-field on the wet handling course. It was also among the slower stoppers on warm dry roads, and its rolling resistance was mid-field.

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Joint5^th

Michelin Primacy 5

+The Michelin Primacy 5 was second best in cold wet braking and had the most pleasant steering feel in the test. It was among the more comfortable tires, had the second lowest rolling resistance and was mid-field for aquaplaning resistance.

−The Michelin Primacy 5 needed the longest dry braking distance of the summer tires in both the cold and the warm tests, and it fell to seventh in warm wet braking. It was also one of the slower tires on the wet handling course.

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Joint5^th

Pirelli Cinturato C3

+The Pirelli Cinturato C3 stopped shortest in warm wet braking and second shortest in cold dry braking. It was among the best in the handling tests, rated third best for wet handling and joint third for dry handling, and was among the best in the evasive maneuver.

−The Pirelli Cinturato C3 was the loudest tire in the test and Moottori found it harsh over rough roads. It was seventh in cold wet braking, below average for aquaplaning resistance, and its rolling resistance was among the highest.

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7^th

Bridgestone Turanza 6

+The Bridgestone Turanza 6 was the quietest and most comfortable tire in the test, and had the lowest rolling resistance. It also stopped well on warm dry roads.

−The Bridgestone Turanza 6 was the first tire to aquaplane and the slowest summer tire on the wet handling course, with the lowest wet handling rating of the summer tires. Moottori found it less sporty than the rest, with an understeering balance, and it was among the slower stoppers in cold dry braking.

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8^th

Michelin CrossClimate 3

+The Michelin CrossClimate 3 had the best aquaplaning resistance in the test, helped by its directional tread. It was also rated the second most comfortable tire, was among the quietest and had low rolling resistance.

−The Michelin CrossClimate 3 needed the longest braking distance in every braking test, wet and dry, cold and warm, and its colder-weather compound gave it no advantage in the cold tests. It was also the slowest on the wet handling course, was rated lowest for wet and dry handling, and managed one of the two lowest speeds in the evasive maneuver.

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2026 Moottori Summer Tire Test · 225/45 R17

Tire	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	Continental PremiumContact 7	Hankook Ventus Evo	Nokian Hakka Black 3	Michelin Primacy 5	Pirelli Cinturato C3	Bridgestone Turanza 6	Michelin CrossClimate 3
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Category scores (% of best)
Dry	99.9%	98%	97.5%	97.5%	94.3%	98.3%	96.8%	88.6%
Wet	97.6%	97.2%	97.7%	97.4%	96.1%	97%	94.7%	88.4%
Comfort	49.7%	95.9%	94.1%	96.1%	97.4%	94.6%	100%	98.6%
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The full test

The evidence behind the verdict

Finnish magazine Moottori and Test Finland have tested seven summer tires in 225/45 R17, using a VW Golf GTI as the test car. The field includes three new tires for 2025, the Hankook Ventus Evo, Michelin Primacy 5 and Pirelli Cinturato C3, along with the Bridgestone Turanza 6, Continental PremiumContact 7, Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and Nokian Hakka Black 3. Moottori also added the Michelin CrossClimate 3 all-season tire to see how it compares with dedicated summer tires in Finnish conditions.

The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 won, the sportiest tire in the test and the shortest stopping on dry roads in both cold and warm conditions. The Continental PremiumContact 7, Hankook Ventus Evo and Nokian Hakka Black 3 shared second place on the same overall grade, the Continental and Hankook the best on the wet handling course and the Nokian the best in cold wet braking and the evasive maneuver. The Michelin CrossClimate 3 finished last: it had the best aquaplaning resistance, but it needed the longest distance in every braking test, warm or cold.

Test setup & methodology

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

Recorded test conditions

Dry Braking - Cool: 49.7 → 3.1 mph
Dry Braking: 49.7 → 3.1 mph
Wet Braking: 49.7 → 3.1 mph
Wet Braking - Cool: 49.7 → 3.1 mph

Summer tire compounds start to harden below about 45°F, and Finnish summers range from warm days to cold, wet autumn evenings. To see how much that matters, Moottori ran its braking tests twice: first at the Nokian Tires test track in Nokia, Finland, in early October, with the wet tests run at night to keep temperatures down, and then again in the warmth of Spain, where the handling and aquaplaning tests also took place. Rolling resistance was measured on a test drum. This is our summary of the headline findings; for the full scoring and Moottori's methodology, see the original test.

The CrossClimate 3 was ranked alongside the summer tires. In theory its compound, designed for lower temperatures, should give it an advantage on cold roads, but Moottori also notes that all-season tires of this type are not suited to Nordic winter conditions, which is why it tested it here as a summer tire.

Wet

Wet braking from 50 mph at 37°F was led by the Nokian, with the Michelin Primacy 5 second and the Hankook third. The CrossClimate 3 did not turn its colder-weather compound into shorter stops: it needed the longest distance, almost 10 feet further than the Nokian.

Wet Braking - Cool
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
1Nokian Hakka Black 3	82 ft	Best	0 mph
2Michelin Primacy 5	84 ft	+2 ft	11 mph
3Hankook Ventus Evo	85 ft	+3 ft	15 mph
4Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	86 ft	+4 ft	17 mph
5Continental PremiumContact 7	87 ft	+5 ft	18 mph
5Bridgestone Turanza 6	87 ft	+5 ft	18 mph
7Pirelli Cinturato C3	88 ft	+6 ft	20 mph
8Michelin CrossClimate 3	92 ft	+10 ft	26 mph

The difference between best and worst was 11.6% (10 ft ≈ 0.6 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 would still be travelling at 26 mph when the Nokian Hakka Black 3 had stopped.

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

In Spain at 63°F the order changed. The Pirelli, seventh in the cold, stopped shortest, ahead of the Goodyear, Nokian and Continental, while the Primacy 5 dropped to seventh. The CrossClimate 3 was last again, more than 16 feet behind the Pirelli.

Wet Braking
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
1Pirelli Cinturato C3	74 ft	Best	0 mph
2Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	75 ft	+1 ft	8 mph
3Nokian Hakka Black 3	76 ft	+2 ft	13 mph
4Continental PremiumContact 7	76 ft	+2 ft	13 mph
5Hankook Ventus Evo	77 ft	+3 ft	15 mph
6Bridgestone Turanza 6	78 ft	+4 ft	17 mph
7Michelin Primacy 5	79 ft	+5 ft	21 mph
8Michelin CrossClimate 3	92 ft	+18 ft	35 mph

The difference between best and worst was 23.6% (18 ft ≈ 1.2 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 would still be travelling at 35 mph when the Pirelli Cinturato C3 had stopped.

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

The Continental was fastest round the wet handling course, with the Hankook and Goodyear close behind. The Bridgestone was the slowest of the summer tires, and the CrossClimate 3 was slower again by a clear margin.

Wet Handling
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Continental PremiumContact 7	72.02 s	Best
2Hankook Ventus Evo	72.24 s	+0.22 s
3Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	72.58 s	+0.56 s
4Pirelli Cinturato C3	72.86 s	+0.84 s
5Nokian Hakka Black 3	73.83 s	+1.81 s
6Michelin Primacy 5	73.86 s	+1.84 s
7Bridgestone Turanza 6	74.34 s	+2.32 s
8Michelin CrossClimate 3	77.72 s	+5.70 s

The difference between best and worst was 7.9% (5.7 s).

Moottori's driver also rated the Continental best for wet handling, ahead of the Hankook and Pirelli, praising its grip in every direction and its tolerance of too much steering or throttle. The CrossClimate 3 was rated lowest.

Subj. Wet Handling
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Continental PremiumContact 7	9.5 Points	Best
2Hankook Ventus Evo	9.4 Points	-0.10 Points
3Pirelli Cinturato C3	9.3 Points	-0.20 Points
4Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	9.2 Points	-0.30 Points
5Nokian Hakka Black 3	9 Points	-0.50 Points
5Michelin Primacy 5	9 Points	-0.50 Points
7Bridgestone Turanza 6	8.5 Points	-1.00 Points
8Michelin CrossClimate 3	7.5 Points	-2.00 Points

The difference between best and worst was 21.1% (2 Points).

The CrossClimate 3 came first in straight-line aquaplaning, its directional tread clearing water effectively, with the Hankook and Goodyear next. The Bridgestone was the first to float, 5 mph earlier than the CrossClimate 3.

Straight Aqua
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Michelin CrossClimate 3	54.4 mph	Best
2Hankook Ventus Evo	53.3 mph	-1.1 mph
3Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	52.2 mph	-2.2 mph
4Michelin Primacy 5	51.9 mph	-2.5 mph
5Continental PremiumContact 7	50.5 mph	-3.9 mph
6Pirelli Cinturato C3	50.2 mph	-4.2 mph
7Nokian Hakka Black 3	50.0 mph	-4.4 mph
8Bridgestone Turanza 6	49.4 mph	-5.0 mph

The difference between best and worst was 9.1% (5 mph).

Dry

On dry roads at 39°F the Goodyear stopped shortest, just ahead of the Pirelli, and six of the tires finished within less than a meter of each other. The two Michelins needed the longest distances.

Dry Braking - Cool
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
1Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	73 ft	Best	0 mph
2Pirelli Cinturato C3	73 ft	0 ft	5 mph
3Hankook Ventus Evo	74 ft	+1 ft	11 mph
4Nokian Hakka Black 3	74 ft	+1 ft	12 mph
5Continental PremiumContact 7	75 ft	+2 ft	13 mph
6Bridgestone Turanza 6	75 ft	+2 ft	14 mph
7Michelin Primacy 5	76 ft	+3 ft	18 mph
8Michelin CrossClimate 3	81 ft	+8 ft	25 mph

The difference between best and worst was 11.2% (8 ft ≈ 0.6 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 would still be travelling at 25 mph when the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 had stopped.

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

In Spain at 64°F the Goodyear again stopped shortest, ahead of the Continental and Hankook. Every tire stopped shorter in the warm, the Continental and Bridgestone by more than a meter, while the temperature made the least difference to the CrossClimate 3 and the Pirelli. The two Michelins were again the last two.

Dry Braking
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
1Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	70 ft	Best	0 mph
2Continental PremiumContact 7	71 ft	+1 ft	10 mph
3Hankook Ventus Evo	71 ft	+1 ft	12 mph
4Bridgestone Turanza 6	72 ft	+2 ft	13 mph
5Pirelli Cinturato C3	72 ft	+2 ft	14 mph
6Nokian Hakka Black 3	72 ft	+2 ft	15 mph
7Michelin Primacy 5	75 ft	+5 ft	21 mph
8Michelin CrossClimate 3	80 ft	+10 ft	29 mph

The difference between best and worst was 14.9% (10 ft ≈ 0.7 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 would still be travelling at 29 mph when the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 had stopped.

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

Moottori rated the Continental and Nokian best for dry handling, with the Goodyear and Pirelli next. The Continental and Goodyear held on best on the dry handling track, with the Continental the more enjoyable to drive, while the Hakka Black 3 tolerated aggressive inputs but, Moottori says, is no longer quite at the top of its class. The CrossClimate 3 was rated lowest, its grip not quite at summer tire level. Moottori found the Primacy 5 had the most pleasant steering feel in the test.

Subj. Dry Handling
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Continental PremiumContact 7	9.3 Points	Best
1Nokian Hakka Black 3	9.3 Points	Best
3Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	9.2 Points	-0.10 Points
3Pirelli Cinturato C3	9.2 Points	-0.10 Points
5Michelin Primacy 5	8.9 Points	-0.40 Points
6Bridgestone Turanza 6	8.8 Points	-0.50 Points
7Hankook Ventus Evo	8.7 Points	-0.60 Points
8Michelin CrossClimate 3	8.4 Points	-0.90 Points

The difference between best and worst was 9.7% (0.9 Points).

In the evasive maneuver test, which simulates swerving into the oncoming lane and back, the Nokian could be driven through at the highest speed. The Goodyear, Continental and Pirelli were next, and the Hankook and CrossClimate 3 managed the lowest speed.

Dry Lane Change
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Nokian Hakka Black 3	68.4 mph	Best
2Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	65.2 mph	-3.2 mph
2Continental PremiumContact 7	65.2 mph	-3.2 mph
2Pirelli Cinturato C3	65.2 mph	-3.2 mph
5Bridgestone Turanza 6	62.1 mph	-6.3 mph
5Michelin Primacy 5	62.1 mph	-6.3 mph
7Hankook Ventus Evo	59.0 mph	-9.4 mph
7Michelin CrossClimate 3	59.0 mph	-9.4 mph

The difference between best and worst was 13.6% (9.4 mph).

Comfort

The Bridgestone was the quietest tire in the interior noise measurement, averaged over 31 mph, 50 mph and 62 mph, and the Pirelli was the loudest.

Noise
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Bridgestone Turanza 6	63.2 dB	Best
2Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	63.6 dB	+0.40 dB
2Hankook Ventus Evo	63.6 dB	+0.40 dB
2Michelin CrossClimate 3	63.6 dB	+0.40 dB
5Michelin Primacy 5	63.7 dB	+0.50 dB
6Nokian Hakka Black 3	63.9 dB	+0.70 dB
7Continental PremiumContact 7	64.2 dB	+1.00 dB
8Pirelli Cinturato C3	64.4 dB	+1.20 dB

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

All the tires in the test were reinforced XL versions, and Moottori found none of them especially comfortable on its rough-road course. The Bridgestone was rated the most comfortable, followed by the CrossClimate 3 and the Primacy 5. Moottori lists comfort as a weakness of the Hankook and the Goodyear.

Subj. Comfort
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Bridgestone Turanza 6	9 Points	Best
2Michelin CrossClimate 3	8.8 Points	-0.20 Points
3Michelin Primacy 5	8.6 Points	-0.40 Points
4Continental PremiumContact 7	8.4 Points	-0.60 Points
4Nokian Hakka Black 3	8.4 Points	-0.60 Points
6Pirelli Cinturato C3	8.2 Points	-0.80 Points
7Hankook Ventus Evo	8 Points	-1.00 Points

The difference between best and worst was 11.1% (1 Points).

Value

Moottori measured rolling resistance on a test drum and reports it as a percentage above the most efficient tire. The Bridgestone had the lowest rolling resistance, with the Primacy 5 and the CrossClimate 3 next, while the Hankook had the highest, followed by the Pirelli and Goodyear.

Results

The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 wins thanks to its sporty handling and its short dry braking distances in any temperature. The Continental has the more enjoyable steering but falls behind the Goodyear in aquaplaning, the Hankook matches the Continental on the wet handling course but trails in the evasive maneuver and comfort, and the Nokian is the best in the evasive maneuver and in cold wet braking, although Moottori would like better aquaplaning resistance. The Primacy 5 has the best steering feel but not the shortest braking, the Pirelli is among the best in the handling tests but louder than most, and the Bridgestone is the quietest and most comfortable but loses ground in handling and aquaplaning. Moottori concludes that the CrossClimate 3 is not the best choice for a Finnish summer: its compound did not give it shorter braking even on cold roads, although its aquaplaning resistance was the best in the test. For the full data and methodology, see Moottori's original test.

The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 wins the test, and it is the sportiest tire in the field. Its standout is dry braking, where it was the best tire whatever the temperature, and it backs that up with strong wet results and good aquaplaning resistance. The trade-off is comfort, which Moottori rates as its weak point, so it suits drivers who put sharp handling and short stopping distances ahead of a soft ride.

Dry99.9%

Wet97.6%

Comfort49.7%

Category scores (% of best)

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Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry Braking - CoolLower is better	1^st / 8	73 ft	Best in this discipline
Dry BrakingLower is better	1^st / 8	70 ft	Best in this discipline
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	3^rd / 8	9.2 Points	-0.10 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 8	75 ft	+1 ft
Wet Braking - CoolLower is better	4^th / 8	86 ft	+4 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better	3^rd / 8	72.58 s	+0.56 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	4^th / 8	9.2 Points	-0.30 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	3^rd / 8	52.2 mph	-2.2 mph
Dry Lane ChangeHigher is better	2^nd / 8	65.2 mph	-3.2 mph
NoiseLower is better	2^nd / 8	63.6 dB	+0.40 dB

EU Label: C/A/69
Production: 0725
Origin: Germany
Shore: 75
Weight: 9.2 kgs
Tread: 6.9 mm

The Continental PremiumContact 7 shares second place and is the best tire in the wet handling tests. Moottori found it the most enjoyable tire to drive on the dry handling track, with more engaging steering than the winning Goodyear. Moottori notes that it falls behind the Goodyear in aquaplaning resistance, and it was also slower to stop in the cold braking tests, but it is a strong choice for drivers who value handling.

Dry98%

Wet97.2%

Comfort95.9%

Category scores (% of best)

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Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry Braking - CoolLower is better	5^th / 8	75 ft	+2 ft
Dry BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 8	71 ft	+1 ft
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	1^st / 8	9.3 Points	Best in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better	4^th / 8	76 ft	+2 ft
Wet Braking - CoolLower is better	5^th / 8	87 ft	+5 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better	1^st / 8	72.02 s	Best in this discipline
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	1^st / 8	9.5 Points	Best in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better	5^th / 8	50.5 mph	-3.9 mph
Dry Lane ChangeHigher is better	2^nd / 8	65.2 mph	-3.2 mph
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	4^th / 7	8.4 Points	-0.60 Points
NoiseLower is better	7^th / 8	64.2 dB	+1.00 dB

EU Label: C/A/72
Production: 1925
Origin: Portugal
Shore: 76
Weight: 9.2 kgs
Tread: 7.4 mm

The Hankook Ventus Evo shares second place, and on wet roads it is one of the best tires in the test, close to the Continental for handling and better than it for aquaplaning. It is consistent in braking, near the front in every test. Its weaknesses are comfort, rolling resistance and the evasive maneuver, so it suits drivers who want strong wet safety and are willing to accept a firmer ride.

Dry97.5%

Wet97.7%

Comfort94.1%

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.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry Braking - CoolLower is better	3^rd / 8	74 ft	+1 ft
Dry BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 8	71 ft	+1 ft
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	7^th / 8	8.7 Points	-0.60 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	5^th / 8	77 ft	+3 ft
Wet Braking - CoolLower is better	3^rd / 8	85 ft	+3 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better	2^nd / 8	72.24 s	+0.22 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	2^nd / 8	9.4 Points	-0.10 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	2^nd / 8	53.3 mph	-1.1 mph
Dry Lane ChangeHigher is better	7^th / 8	59.0 mph	-9.4 mph
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	7^th / 7	8 Points	-1.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	2^nd / 8	63.6 dB	+0.40 dB

EU Label: C/A/70
Production: 5024
Origin: South Korea
Shore: 74
Weight: 10.1 kgs
Tread: 7.3 mm

The Nokian Hakka Black 3 shares second place and is the tire for cold, wet Nordic conditions, with the shortest cold wet braking distance and the best evasive maneuver result in the test. Moottori says it is still very capable but no longer quite at the top of its class on the dry handling track. Its main weakness is aquaplaning resistance, which Moottori would like to see improved.

Dry97.5%

Wet97.4%

Comfort96.1%

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.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry Braking - CoolLower is better	4^th / 8	74 ft	+1 ft
Dry BrakingLower is better	6^th / 8	72 ft	+2 ft
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	1^st / 8	9.3 Points	Best in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 8	76 ft	+2 ft
Wet Braking - CoolLower is better	1^st / 8	82 ft	Best in this discipline
Wet HandlingLower is better	5^th / 8	73.83 s	+1.81 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	5^th / 8	9 Points	-0.50 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	7^th / 8	50.0 mph	-4.4 mph
Dry Lane ChangeHigher is better	1^st / 8	68.4 mph	Best in this discipline
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	4^th / 7	8.4 Points	-0.60 Points
NoiseLower is better	6^th / 8	63.9 dB	+0.70 dB

EU Label: C/A/70
Production: 0325
Origin: Finland
Shore: 70
Weight: 10.1 kgs
Tread: 7.2 mm

The Michelin Primacy 5 shares fifth place. It is a comfortable, efficient tire with the best steering feel in the test and strong cold wet braking. Its braking was less impressive in most other conditions, especially on dry roads, where it was the weakest of the summer tires, and that held it back. It suits drivers who prioritize comfort and efficiency over outright braking performance.

Dry94.3%

Wet96.1%

Comfort97.4%

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.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry Braking - CoolLower is better	7^th / 8	76 ft	+3 ft
Dry BrakingLower is better	7^th / 8	75 ft	+5 ft
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	5^th / 8	8.9 Points	-0.40 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	7^th / 8	79 ft	+5 ft
Wet Braking - CoolLower is better	2^nd / 8	84 ft	+2 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better	6^th / 8	73.86 s	+1.84 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	5^th / 8	9 Points	-0.50 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	4^th / 8	51.9 mph	-2.5 mph
Dry Lane ChangeHigher is better	5^th / 8	62.1 mph	-6.3 mph
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	3^rd / 7	8.6 Points	-0.40 Points
NoiseLower is better	5^th / 8	63.7 dB	+0.50 dB

EU Label: B/A/70
Production: 1025
Origin: Germany
Shore: 69
Weight: 9 kgs
Tread: 7 mm

The Pirelli Cinturato C3 shares fifth place. It is one of the strongest tires in the handling tests and the best in warm wet braking, but it was much less convincing in the cold, where it was seventh in wet braking. Noise and comfort are its weak points, so it suits drivers in warmer conditions who value handling more than refinement.

Dry98.3%

Wet97%

Comfort94.6%

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.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry Braking - CoolLower is better	2^nd / 8	73 ft	0 ft
Dry BrakingLower is better	5^th / 8	72 ft	+2 ft
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	3^rd / 8	9.2 Points	-0.10 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	1^st / 8	74 ft	Best in this discipline
Wet Braking - CoolLower is better	7^th / 8	88 ft	+6 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better	4^th / 8	72.86 s	+0.84 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	3^rd / 8	9.3 Points	-0.20 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	6^th / 8	50.2 mph	-4.2 mph
Dry Lane ChangeHigher is better	2^nd / 8	65.2 mph	-3.2 mph
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	6^th / 7	8.2 Points	-0.80 Points
NoiseLower is better	8^th / 8	64.4 dB	+1.20 dB

EU Label: C/A/71
Production: 0525
Origin: Romania
Shore: 66
Weight: 9.3 kgs
Tread: 6.8 mm

The Bridgestone Turanza 6 finished seventh, last of the summer tires, but only narrowly. It is the most refined tire in the test, the quietest and most comfortable, and the most efficient. Where it loses out is in handling and aquaplaning resistance, so it suits drivers who want a quiet, comfortable and economical tire more than a sporty one.

Dry96.8%

Wet94.7%

Comfort100%

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.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry Braking - CoolLower is better	6^th / 8	75 ft	+2 ft
Dry BrakingLower is better	4^th / 8	72 ft	+2 ft
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	6^th / 8	8.8 Points	-0.50 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	6^th / 8	78 ft	+4 ft
Wet Braking - CoolLower is better	5^th / 8	87 ft	+5 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better	7^th / 8	74.34 s	+2.32 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	7^th / 8	8.5 Points	-1.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	8^th / 8	49.4 mph	-5.0 mph
Dry Lane ChangeHigher is better	5^th / 8	62.1 mph	-6.3 mph
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	1^st / 7	9 Points	Best in this discipline
NoiseLower is better	1^st / 8	63.2 dB	Best in this discipline

EU Label: B/A/70
Production: 0325
Origin: Poland
Shore: 66
Weight: 8.8 kgs
Tread: 7.3 mm

The Michelin CrossClimate 3 is the only all-season tire in the test, and it finished last. Its aquaplaning resistance, comfort and efficiency are good, but it could not match the summer tires for braking or grip, even on cold roads where its compound should have helped. Moottori concludes that an all-season tire is not the best choice for a Finnish summer.

Dry88.6%

Wet88.4%

Comfort98.6%

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.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry Braking - CoolLower is better	8^th / 8	81 ft	+8 ft
Dry BrakingLower is better	8^th / 8	80 ft	+10 ft
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	8^th / 8	8.4 Points	-0.90 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	8^th / 8	92 ft	+18 ft
Wet Braking - CoolLower is better	8^th / 8	92 ft	+10 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better	8^th / 8	77.72 s	+5.70 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	8^th / 8	7.5 Points	-2.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	1^st / 8	54.4 mph	Best in this discipline
Dry Lane ChangeHigher is better	7^th / 8	59.0 mph	-9.4 mph
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	2^nd / 7	8.8 Points	-0.20 Points
NoiseLower is better	2^nd / 8	63.6 dB	+0.40 dB

EU Label: C/B/72
Production: 2425
Origin: Spain
Shore: 66
Weight: 8.9 kgs
Tread: 7.3 mm