Apollo Alnac 4g - Test Results

Test Statistics

13

Tests Completed

14^th

Average Position

2^nd

Best Result

28^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

The Apollo Alnac 4g shows inconsistent summer performance across a long test history. Early tests included a standout 2/16 overall in 2014 Test World and several mid-pack finishes (2013-2015), but more recent comprehensive evaluations indicate declining competitiveness, with a 27/50 overall in the 2023 ADAC mega-test and bottom-tier results in several sub-metrics. Its wet and dry braking are generally mid-to-lower tier, while fuel consumption efficiency and straight-line aquaplaning are relative bright spots.
Overall, the tire trends toward lower-middle performance with notable weaknesses in value, wear-related abrasion, and wet braking versus class leaders. It can perform acceptably in less demanding conditions but struggles to match current-generation contenders in safety-critical wet metrics and ownership cost factors.

Performance Strengths

Dry Performance Moderate Details
• 21/53 dry braking in 2021 (+7.9% from best)
• 26/50 dry braking in 2023 (+9.5% from best)
• 2/16 overall in 2014 Test World
Aquaplaning Resistance Moderate Details
• 13/50 straight aquaplaning in 2023 (+5.5% from best)
• 19/50 curved aquaplaning in 2023 (+12.5% from best)
Fuel Efficiency Moderate Details
• 10/50 fuel consumption in 2023 (+3.6% from best)

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Braking and Wet Safety Strong Details
• 34/50 wet braking in 2023 (+22.7% from best)
• 28/50 wet braking (concrete) in 2023 (+15.3% from best)
• 20/53 wet braking in 2021 (+12.2% from best)
Wear and Abrasion / Ownership Costs Strong Details
• Wear 44/50 in 2023 (29700 km, +58.5% from best)
• Abrasion 39/50 in 2023 (+150.9% from best)
• Value 48/50 in 2023 (+194.2% from best)
Overall Competitiveness in Recent Comprehensive Tests Strong Details
• 27/50 overall in 2023 ADAC
• 15/15 overall in 2015 Test World
• 16/17 overall in 2014 ADAC
Noise/Comfort Minor Details
• 30/50 noise in 2023 (+3% from best)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test

2023
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

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2021 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16

2021
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6

The Apollo Alnac 4G has imprecise steering in the dry with an oversteer balance, but a short dry braking distance.

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2021 53 Summer Tire Braking Test

2021
Winner: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

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2016 Market Overview - Braking Test

2016
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue

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2015 Auto Bild Top 18 Summer Tire Test

2015
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 5

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2015 Test World Summer Tire Test

2015
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 5

The Apollo Alnac 4G lacks effective braking on wet surfaces and has relatively weak lateral grip. In addition, the tires easily start to slide, and during an emergency manoeuvre the rear wheels m...

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2015 Market Overview - Braking Test

2015
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde

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2015 ACE Summer Touring Tire Test

2015
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance

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2014 ADAC 195/65 R15 Summer Tire Test

2014
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance

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2014 Test World Summer Tire Test

2014
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 5

Apollo present a real surprise and become one of the best on test in wet braking. These tires have no problem coping with emergency maneuvers, with no unexpected loss of grip. With no obvious weakn...

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2013 Test World Summer Tire Test

2013
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance

The is the first time test world have tested a tire from Apollo, and their debut was quite successful - perhaps after buying Vredestein company received new developments that successfully used in t...

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