Debica Presto UHP2 - Test Results

Test Statistics

7

Tests Completed

14^th

Average Position

4^th

Best Result

27^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Across seven summer tire tests, the Debica Presto UHP2 shows a recurring “mixed-bag” profile: it can be notably capable in aquaplaning resistance (especially curved aquaplaning) and can deliver strong comfort/noise results, but it tends to give away meaningful margin in wet braking versus the best tires. Overall results swing from upper-mid pack to lower-mid pack depending on test size/field, with one standout high finish (4th of 16 in ADAC 2024) but several larger-field results around the middle or worse (e.g., 27th of 52 in 2025; 24th of 49 in 2020).

In dry conditions it is generally average-to-midpack (often within a few percent of the best in dry braking/handling), but in wet safety-critical stopping it is repeatedly among the weaker performers, frequently 8-21% longer than the best. Efficiency/value metrics are also inconsistent: rolling resistance and wear/abrasion tend to be mediocre to weak, limiting its all-rounder appeal despite the strong aquaplaning and comfort highlights.

Performance Strengths

Aquaplaning Resistance (Wet Safety Margin in Deep Water) Strong Details
• 1st place curved aquaplaning in 2026 test (225/45 R17), highlighted as 'winning curved aquaplaning' (1/12)
• 2nd place curved aquaplaning in 2022 Auto Bild test (215/55 R17), just +0.4% from best (2/22)
• 3rd place curved aquaplaning in 2024 ADAC test (215/55 R17), +5.7% from best (3/16)
Comfort & NVH (Ride Comfort / Noise) Moderate Details
• 1st place subjective comfort in 2026 test (225/45 R17) (1/13)
• 2nd place noise in 2021 Motor test (225/55 R17), +0.1% from best (2/10)
• Noise generally midpack rather than poor in other tests (e.g., 71 dB, 5/13 in 2026; 71.6 dB, 9/16 in ADAC 2024)
Dry Grip / Handling (Non-track Focused, Generally Competitive Midpack) Moderate Details
• Dry handling 6/13 in 2026, only +1.2% from best; subjective dry handling 5/13 (+1.2%)
• Dry braking close to best in multiple Auto Bild overviews: 13/44 (+2.2%) in 2022 market overview; 13/22 (+2.2%) in 2022 Auto Bild test

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Braking (Primary Safety Weakness) Strong Details
• 11/12 wet braking in 2026 test, +9.3% from best (30.23 m)
• 13/16 wet braking in 2024 ADAC test, +21.4% from best (34.6 m)
• 28/52 wet braking in 2025 shootout, +20.8% from best (33.1 m)
Efficiency & Running Costs (Rolling Resistance / Wear / Abrasion) Moderate Details
• Rolling resistance 9/12 in 2026 test, +29.7% from best (8.2 kg/t)
• Wear only mid-to-lower tier in key tests: 15/21 in 2022 Auto Bild (+40.4% from best) and 10/16 in ADAC 2024 (+38.4% from best); abrasion 12/16 in ADAC 2024 (+68% from best)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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The BEST Summer Tires for 2026 Tested and Rated

2026
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato C3

The Debica Presto UHP2 finished 9th overall. It stood out for comfort and aquaplaning, with the highest subjective comfort score and the best curved aquaplaning result. Dry handling was also relati...

Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Curved Aquaplaning

Weak:
Wet Braking

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2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout

2025
Winner: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

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2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test

2024
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

The Debica Presto UHP 2 is rated as good on dry roads but achieves only an average rating in wet conditions and overall driving safety. On dry roads, it provides just average steering feedback, mak...

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