Linglong Sport Master - Test Results

Test Statistics

11

Tests Completed

10^th

Average Position

1^st

Best Result

16^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Across 10 summer tests, the Linglong Sport Master shows a clear split personality: it is consistently excellent in pure braking-especially in the wet-often matching or beating premium competitors, but its overall rankings are dragged down by consistently weak durability and efficiency results and, in some tests, unimpressive handling/aquaplaning performance.

When the scoring emphasis is on stopping distance, it can be a standout (including a 1st place overall in a 50-tire braking test). However, in more holistic tests (notably ADAC and full Auto Bild tests), very low projected mileage/high abrasion plus poor rolling resistance/fuel consumption repeatedly push it toward the bottom of the overall tables.

Performance Strengths

Wet Braking Performance Strong Details
• 1st/20 wet braking in 2026 Auto Bild summer test (39.3 m) and noted as the only tire stopping under 40 m from 100 km/h
• 1st/16 wet braking and 1st/16 wet braking on concrete in 2026 ADAC (30.1 m; 32.3 m)
• 1st/50 overall in 2026 Summer Braking Super Test with 1st/50 wet braking (25.2 m)
• 1st/52 wet braking in 2025 Auto Bild shootout (27.4 m)
Dry Braking Performance Strong Details
• 2nd/20 dry braking in 2026 Auto Bild (33.9 m, +3.4% from best)
• 2nd/16 dry braking in 2026 ADAC (34.2 m, +0.9% from best) and 2nd/16 in 2024 ADAC (37.3 m, +5.4%)
• 2nd/50 dry braking in 2026 Summer Braking Super Test (33.9 m, +3.4% from best)
Noise / Comfort Refinement (external noise, ride comfort) Moderate Details
• 2nd/16 noise in 2024 ADAC (70.6 dB, +0.9% from best)
• 2nd/21 noise in 2023 Auto Bild UHP test (72.0 dB, +0.1% from best) and 3rd/13 noise in 2023 Auto Bild Sports Car test (66.7 dB, +0.3% from best)
• 5th/20 subjective comfort in 2026 Auto Bild (7.3 points, +8.8% from best)

Performance Weaknesses

Treadwear / Abrasion (durability) Strong Details
• Last-place wear in 2026 Auto Bild: 20th/20 wear (35,570 km) and 20th/20 abrasion (2,022 g, +80.2% from best)
• Last-place wear/abrasion in 2026 ADAC: 16th/16 wear (26,100 km, +54.8% from best) and 16th/16 abrasion (131 mg/km/t, +142.6% from best)
• 20th/20 wear in 2025 Auto Bild full test (22,570 km, +58.2% from best) and 20th/20 wear in 2023 Auto Bild UHP test (27,600 km, +56.3% from best)
Efficiency (rolling resistance / fuel consumption) Strong Details
• 16th/16 fuel consumption in 2026 ADAC (6.0 l/100km, +11.1% from best)
• 19th/20 rolling resistance in 2026 Auto Bild (+37.2% from best) and 19th/20 rolling resistance in 2025 Auto Bild (+28.2% from best)
• 18th/22 rolling resistance in 2023 Auto Bild UHP test (+18.7% from best)
Handling Balance & Aquaplaning (wet stability/limit behaviour) Moderate Details
• 17th/20 dry handling and 17th/20 subjective dry handling in 2026 Auto Bild (99.3 km/h; +40% subjective gap to best)
• Consistently weak curved aquaplaning: 18th/20 in 2025 Auto Bild (+16.8% from best), 14th/16 in 2024 ADAC (+20%), and 12th/13 in 2023 Auto Bild Sports Car (+24.3%)
• Bottom-tier overall dynamics in demanding sports-car test: 12th/13 overall in 2023 Auto Bild Sports Car test with 12th/13 wet braking, wet handling, and aquaplaning

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2026 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test

2026
Winner: Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo

Linglong Sport Master was clearly optimized for short wet braking distances, which it achieves effectively. Beyond that, it shows significant gaps in development. Steering response is very sluggish...

Strong:
Noise, Subj. Comfort, Wet Braking

Weak:
Dry Braking, Subj. Dry Handling, Rolling Resistance, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Circle

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2026 Autobild Summer Tire Test

2026
Winner: Hankook Ventus Evo

The Linglong Sport Master finishes sixteenth - the lowest-priced tire in the finalist group - and produces the shortest wet braking distance of the entire test at 39.3 m, the only tire to stop unde...

Strong:
Dry Braking, Wet Braking

Weak:
Abrasion, Rolling Resistance, Wear

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2026 ADAC Summer Tire Test

2026
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

The Linglong Sport Master scores the lowest overall. Although it delivers the best wet-road performance in the test - very short wet braking distances, excellent wet handling and good longitudinal ...

Strong:
Dry Braking, Wet Braking, Wet Braking - Concrete

Weak:
Abrasion, Fuel Consumption, Wear

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2026 Summer Braking Super Tire Test - How do 52 Tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking?

2026

Strong:
Dry Braking, Wet Braking

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2026 ACE Summer Tire Test

2026
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

Linglong Sport Master tied for eighth on 129 points with a "recommended" rating, and at €68 was the cheapest tire in the test. It presented one of the most polarised profiles in the field. Its dr...

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2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test

2025
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

The Linglong Sport Master, another Chinese brand, performed well with short braking distances, dynamic and secure handling characteristics in all weather conditions, and good lateral grip. It achie...

Strong:
Wet Braking

Weak:
Rolling Resistance, Value, Wear

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2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout

2025
Winner: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

Strong:
Wet Braking

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2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test

2024
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

The Linglong Sport Master receives an overall satisfactory rating in driving safety. On dry roads, it provides only sufficient steering feedback and achieves an adequate rating in handling at the l...

Strong:
Noise, Dry Braking, Price

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