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Linglong Green Max - Test Results

Test Statistics

4

Tests Completed

16th

Average Position

11th

Best Result

27th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Linglong Green Max - Official Image

Across four summer tests, the Linglong Green Max shows mixed but improving performance, peaking with a mid-pack 14/20 in Auto Zeitung 2020 with standout wet braking and competitive noise/price, yet struggling in dynamic handling and earlier-generation tests. It consistently underperforms in overall rankings (average 16.3) with notable deficits in dry handling and earlier test results (2016 GTU 13/14), indicating limitations in high-speed control and broad consistency versus premium rivals.
Wet braking in 2020 (4/20) and solid dry braking (6/20) suggest decent compound grip, complemented by low noise (3/20) and good value (5/20). However, dry/wet handling balance remains a weakness (19/20 dry handling in 2020; mid-pack wet handling), and the tire fails to excel in large comparative fields (27/45 in Auto Bild 2019), reflecting mid-to-lower tier overall competitiveness.

Performance Strengths
  • Wet Braking Performance Moderate
    • 4th place wet braking (+2.8% from best) in 2020 Auto Zeitung
    • 23rd/45 wet braking (+16% from best) in 2019 Auto Bild braking shootout (mid-field among 53 patterns)
  • Dry Braking Moderate
    • 6th place dry braking (+3.7% from best) in 2020 Auto Zeitung
  • Noise/Comfort Value Strong
    • 3rd/20 noise (71 dB, +1.4% from best) in 2020 Auto Zeitung
    • 5th/20 price (+8.7% from best) in 2020 Auto Zeitung
    • "Stand out performer from the cheaper tires" in 2020 article mention
  • Rolling Efficiency (relative) Minor
    • 7th/20 rolling resistance (+23.9% from best) in 2020 Auto Zeitung
Performance Weaknesses
  • Dry Handling and Subjective Dynamics Strong
    • 19th/20 dry handling (+2.8% from best) in 2020 Auto Zeitung
    • 19th/20 subjective dry handling (+70% from best) in 2020 Auto Zeitung
  • Overall Competitiveness Across Large Fields Strong
    • 27th/45 overall in 2019 Auto Bild braking qualification
    • Average overall position 16.3 across 4 tests
    • 13th/14 overall in 2016 GTU test
  • Aquaplaning Resistance Moderate
    • 15th/20 straight aquaplaning (+13.4% from best) in 2020 Auto Zeitung
  • Wet Handling Balance Moderate
    • 11th/20 wet handling (+8% from best) and 11th/20 subjective wet handling (+62.2% from best) in 2020 Auto Zeitung
  • Dry Braking Consistency Minor
    • 37th/45 dry braking (+10.2% from best) in 2019 Auto Bild braking shootout vs. 6th/20 in 2020 Auto Zeitung
Performance Over Time

Test History

14
of 20
2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test

2020
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6

Weak:
Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling
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27
of 45
2019 Summer 53 Tire Braking Shootout

2019
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

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13
of 14
2016 GTU Performance Summer Tire Test

2016
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 5

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11
of 15
2011 Finnish ECO Touring Tire Test

2011
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 2

The Linglong Green Max is the first time a Linglong tire has scored reasonably in a group test. Its wet braking is rather modest but lateral grip good in the wet and dry. Slightly let down by its r...
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