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The best summer tyres of 2026 according to the tests

This ranking covers the independent summer tyre tests published between 2023 and 2026 by the ADAC (together with its partners in the European consortium), AUTO BILD, auto motor und sport and AUTO ZEITUNG. Each test uses one specific size and tyres bought at retail, so only products of the same size can be compared. MotorFiable does not score anything itself: the positions and ratings are those published by each test.

According to 26 tests independent tests from ADAC, AUTO BILD, auto motor und sport, AUTO ZEITUNG, Auto Express, evo and What Car?, the best summer tyres are the Continental PremiumContact 6 (9.4/10), the Bridgestone Turanza T005 (9.2/10) and the Continental PremiumContact 7 (8.9/10). The score summarises the position each one achieved in those tests; it is not our own test.

How we work

Ranking of summer tyres

Based on the tests published since 2023. Each product shows its position and the rating from each test, with a link to the original publication. To enter the ranking, a product must appear in at least 2 tests. How it is calculated

  1. No. 1 · 2 tests

    Continental PremiumContact 6

    • auto motor und sport · 2023 · 255/45 R20: #2 of 10 · «8,3 Punkte (sehr gut)»Very short braking distances on dry roads and a wide margin at the limit; slower steering and slightly less grip than the SportContact 7.
    • ADAC · 2023 · 205/55 R16: #1 of 50 · «gut (2,0)»Benchmark for driving safety (1.8): on wet roads it stops from 80 km/h in 34.4 m.
    9.4/10

    according to its position in the tests

  2. No. 2 · 2 tests

    Bridgestone Turanza T005

    9.2/10

    according to its position in the tests

  3. No. 3 · 15 tests

    Continental PremiumContact 7

    • evo · 2026 · 225/40 R18: #4 of 9 · «97.8 %»Best wet braking and cornering aquaplaning, but eighth in dry braking and slightly harsh over joints.
    • Auto Express · 2026 · 205/55 R16: #2 of 8 · «99.70 %»Still the benchmark for wet braking (25.1 m from 50 mph), but sixth in aquaplaning and rolling resistance.
    • auto motor und sport · 2026 · 205/45 R17: #4 of 7 · «8,3 Punkte (sehr gut)»Versatile, sporty and precise, with no notable weaknesses but also no outstanding qualities.
    • AUTO BILD · 2026 · 245/45 R19: #7 of 50 · «1,6 (gut)»According to AUTO BILD: good behaviour on dry and wet roads; weak points: high price.
    • ADAC · 2026 · 225/50 R17: #1 of 16 · «gut (1,9)»ADAC test winner: best on wet and dry roads, with a wide margin at the limit, short braking, high efficiency, good mileage and low wear.
    • AUTO ZEITUNG · 2026 · 235/45 R18: #1 of 10 · «282 von 300 Punkten»Clear winner: outstanding on wet roads and very good on dry roads, with no notable weaknesses according to AUTO ZEITUNG.
    • AUTO BILD · 2025 · 215/55 R18: #2 of 8 · «1,2 (sehr gut)»According to AUTO BILD, weak points: slightly high rolling resistance.
    • AUTO BILD · 2025 · 225/40 R18: #4 of 52 · «1,4 (sehr gut)»According to AUTO BILD: short braking distances, dynamic, safe handling and good aquaplaning reserve.
    • What Car? · 2025 · 205/55 R16: #1 of 5 · «5 estrellas»Best in all braking and handling tests; slightly noisier than the Bridgestone and not the most economical.
    • Auto Express · 2024 · 225/45 R17: #3 of 8 · «99.7 %»Best wet braking in the test; with more refinement it would have added another win.
    • ADAC · 2024 · 215/55 R17: #1 of 16 · «gut (2,0)»Debut in the test: the best driving safety (1.7), with good mileage and low wear.
    • AUTO BILD · 2024 · 205/55 R16: #2 of 55 · «1,4 (sehr gut)»According to AUTO BILD: short braking distances, good behaviour on dry and wet roads and good mileage.
    • What Car? · 2024 · 235/55 R18: #1 of 8 · «5/5 estrellas · 86 %»Best braking on both wet and dry roads and the most solid overall; noisier than most and with high rolling resistance.
    • Auto Express · 2023 · 205/55 R16: #1 of 11 · «100 %»Wins by more than a point: best wet and dry braking and best wet handling; slightly less standout in aquaplaning.
    • AUTO BILD · 2023 · 225/45 R18: #3 of 50 · «1,4 (sehr gut)»According to AUTO BILD: dynamic, safe handling and good mileage; weak points: high price.
    8.9/10

    according to its position in the tests

  4. No. 4 · 3 tests

    Falken Ziex ZE320

    • Auto Express · 2026 · 205/55 R16: #1 of 8 · «100.00 %»Wins on consistency: first in dry braking and in dry and wet handling; only sixth in straight-line wet braking.
    • ADAC · 2026 · 225/50 R17: #5 of 16 · «befriedigend (2,7)»Driving safety 2.6 and environmental balance 2.9 according to the ADAC.
    • AUTO BILD · 2025 · 225/40 R18: #7 of 52 · «2,1 (gut)»According to AUTO BILD: short braking distances, dynamic, safe handling and low road noise; weak points: limited mileage.
    8.7/10

    according to its position in the tests

  5. No. 5 · 7 tests

    Continental SportContact 7

    • evo · 2025 · 235/35 R19: #3 of 9 · «97.9 %»Best dry braking and great feel on both tracks; only fourth in wet braking.
    • Auto Express · 2025 · 225/40 R18: #7 of 9 · «98.6 %»Very precise and with good dry grip (second in dry braking); weak in wet braking and handling.
    • AUTO BILD · 2025 · 245/35 R19: #1 of 8 · «1,2 (sehr gut)»According to AUTO BILD: short braking distances on dry roads, dynamic, safe handling and good aquaplaning reserve; weak points: slightly high rolling resistance.
    • ADAC · 2025 · 225/40 R18: #1 of 18 · «gut (1,8)»ADAC test winner: very good behaviour on dry and wet roads, precise and secure at the limit.
    • evo · 2024 · 235/35 R19: #1 of 7 · «100 %»Rises from sixth to first thanks to better feel on dry roads and on the road, with identical measured performance.
    • evo · 2023 · 225/40 R18: #1 of 8 · «98.2 %»Unbeaten in the measured tests and the best rated for wet and dry handling.
    • auto motor und sport · 2023 · 255/45 R20: #1 of 10 · «8,5 Punkte (sehr gut)»The best in the test: maximum protection against aquaplaning and very short braking distances on dry roads; understeers strongly and is slightly noisier.
    8.6/10

    according to its position in the tests

  6. Bridgestone Turanza 6
    Photo: Bridgestone

    No. 6 · 5 tests

    Bridgestone Turanza 6

    • ADAC · 2026 · 225/50 R17: #5 of 16 · «befriedigend (2,7)»Good environmental score (2.0) but driving safety of 3.0.
    • ADAC · 2024 · 215/55 R17: #4 of 16 · «befriedigend (2,6)»Good environmental score (2.2), but driving safety suffers due to weaknesses on dry and wet roads.
    • AUTO BILD · 2024 · 205/55 R16: #3 of 55 · «1,5 (gut)»According to AUTO BILD: short braking distances, good behaviour on dry and wet roads and good mileage.
    • AUTO BILD · 2023 · 225/45 R18: #7 of 50 · «2,4 (gut)»According to AUTO BILD: dynamic, safe handling and low rolling resistance.
    • AUTO BILD · 2023 · 225/65 R17: #2 of 12 · «1,3 (sehr gut)»According to AUTO BILD: dynamic, safe handling, low rolling resistance and good off-tarmac traction.
    8.6/10

    according to its position in the tests

  7. No. 7 · 4 tests

    Bridgestone Potenza Sport EVO

    • evo · 2026 · 225/40 R18: #2 of 9 · «98.8 %»Five top-five finishes in wet and dry tests, but mediocre aquaplaning, the highest rolling resistance and harsh reactions over potholes.
    • auto motor und sport · 2026 · 205/45 R17: #1 of 7 · «9,2 Punkte (überragend)»Great grip on dry and wet roads; small deficits in longitudinal aquaplaning and comfort, and a bit more noise.
    • AUTO BILD · 2026 · 255/45 R19: #3 of 9 · «1,3 (sehr gut)»According to AUTO BILD: short braking distances and dynamic, safe handling; weak points: slightly high rolling resistance and high price.
    • AUTO BILD · 2026 · 245/45 R19: #12 of 50 · «2,1 (gut)»According to AUTO BILD: short braking distances on dry roads, good wet behaviour and good comfort; weak points: slightly high rolling resistance and high price.
    8.5/10

    according to its position in the tests

  8. No. 8 · 11 tests

    Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

    • evo · 2026 · 225/40 R18: #1 of 9 · «100 %»Wins on consistency: almost all tests above 95%, with very good feel and refinement.
    • auto motor und sport · 2026 · 205/45 R17: #2 of 7 · «8,6 Punkte (sehr gut)»Balanced performance on dry and wet roads and direct steering; nervous behaviour and a narrow margin at the limit.
    • AUTO BILD · 2026 · 255/45 R19: #4 of 9 · «1,4 (sehr gut)»According to AUTO BILD: short braking distances on dry roads, dynamic, safe handling and low rolling resistance; weak points: limited aquaplaning reserve.
    • AUTO BILD · 2026 · 245/45 R19: #2 of 50 · «1,2 (sehr gut)»According to AUTO BILD: dynamic, safe handling, good mileage and awarded the 'Eco-Meister' title; weak points: high price.
    • AUTO ZEITUNG · 2026 · 235/45 R18: #2 of 10 · «263 von 300 Punkten»Versatile, with high safety reserves and good durability; AUTO ZEITUNG recommends it.
    • Auto Express · 2025 · 225/40 R18: #6 of 9 · «98.8 %»Correct results but no test wins; it produces the most cabin noise.
    • AUTO BILD · 2025 · 245/35 R19: #2 of 8 · «1,3 (sehr gut)»According to AUTO BILD: dynamic, safe handling, good aquaplaning reserve and low road noise; weak points: wet braking could be better.
    • ADAC · 2025 · 225/40 R18: #4 of 18 · «gut (1,9)»Driving safety 1.8 and environmental balance 2.2 according to the ADAC.
    • AUTO BILD · 2025 · 225/40 R18: #1 of 52 · «1,2 (sehr gut)»According to AUTO BILD: short braking distances on wet roads, dynamic, safe handling and good value for money.
    • Auto Express · 2024 · 225/45 R17: #2 of 8 · «99.9 %»Very capable and consistent handling; ties with the best in wet cornering.
    • AUTO BILD · 2023 · 225/45 R18: #1 of 50 · «1,2 (sehr gut)»According to AUTO BILD: dynamic, safe handling, good mileage and good value for money.
    8.4/10

    according to its position in the tests

  9. No. 9 · 2 tests

    Fulda SportControl 2

    • ADAC · 2024 · 215/55 R17: #4 of 16 · «befriedigend (2,6)»Just misses a 'gut' rating due to somewhat lower wet performance.
    • AUTO BILD · 2023 · 225/45 R18: #9 of 50 · «2,9 (befriedigend)»According to AUTO BILD: good wet behaviour and good value for money; weak points: long braking distances on wet roads and slightly slow steering response.
    8.2/10

    according to its position in the tests

  10. No. 10 · 2 tests

    Fulda EcoControl HP2

    • AUTO BILD · 2024 · 205/55 R16: #10 of 55 · «2,4 (gut)»According to AUTO BILD: short braking distances on dry roads, good mileage and good value for money; weak points: limited lateral grip.
    • ADAC · 2023 · 205/55 R16: #11 of 50 · «befriedigend (2,6)»Driving safety 2.8 and environmental balance 2.2 according to the ADAC.
    8.1/10

    according to its position in the tests

  11. No. 11 · 2 tests

    Kleber Dynaxer HP4

    • AUTO BILD · 2024 · 205/55 R16: #12 of 55 · «2,5 (befriedigend)»According to AUTO BILD: short braking distances on dry roads, good aquaplaning reserve and good comfort; weak points: understeer tendency and limited mileage.
    • ADAC · 2023 · 205/55 R16: #11 of 50 · «befriedigend (2,6)»Driving safety 2.8 and environmental balance 2.1 according to the ADAC.
    8.0/10

    according to its position in the tests

  12. No. 12 · 5 tests

    Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

    • ADAC · 2026 · 225/50 R17: #3 of 16 · «gut (2,3)»The longest-lasting tyre in the test according to the ADAC (almost 58,000 km predicted); on wet roads it performs below the Pirelli.
    • ADAC · 2024 · 215/55 R17: #8 of 16 · «befriedigend (2,7)»The best environmental score in the test (1.6), but loses points on dry roads.
    • AUTO BILD · 2024 · 205/55 R16: #4 of 55 · «2,1 (gut)»According to AUTO BILD: dynamic, safe handling, good mileage and good value for money; weak points: grip could be better.
    • Auto Express · 2023 · 205/55 R16: #5 of 11 · «98.5 %»Good efficiency (second) and wet handling, but last in dry braking and weak in aquaplaning.
    • ADAC · 2023 · 205/55 R16: #1 of 50 · «gut (2,0)»Among the best in the test and very well balanced: safety 2.1 and environmental balance 1.7.
    7.9/10

    according to its position in the tests

  13. Hankook Ventus evo
    Photo: Hankook

    No. 13 · 5 tests

    Hankook Ventus evo

    • evo · 2026 · 225/40 R18: #7 of 9 · «95.0 %»First in straight-line aquaplaning and good braking, with the second-highest rolling resistance.
    • AUTO BILD · 2026 · 255/45 R19: #1 of 9 · «1,2 (sehr gut)»According to AUTO BILD: short braking distances, good wet behaviour and dynamic, safe handling; weak points: limited off-tarmac traction.
    • AUTO BILD · 2026 · 245/45 R19: #1 of 50 · «1,1 (sehr gut)»According to AUTO BILD: short braking distances on dry roads, good behaviour on dry and wet roads and good value for money.
    • Auto Express · 2025 · 225/40 R18: #3 of 9 · «99.6 %»Very good on wet roads and quiet; on dry roads, braking and handling are slightly behind the best.
    • AUTO BILD · 2025 · 225/40 R18: #4 of 52 · «1,4 (sehr gut)»According to AUTO BILD: short braking distances, dynamic, safe handling and good mileage.
    7.9/10

    according to its position in the tests

  14. No. 14 · 4 tests

    Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2

    • ADAC · 2025 · 225/40 R18: #9 of 18 · «gut (2,4)»Driving safety 2.2 and environmental balance 2.9 according to the ADAC.
    • AUTO BILD · 2025 · 225/40 R18: #9 of 52 · «2,4 (gut)»According to AUTO BILD: good aquaplaning reserve and good mileage; weak points: tendency to understeer.
    • ADAC · 2024 · 215/55 R17: #4 of 16 · «befriedigend (2,6)»Just misses a 'gut' rating due to somewhat lower wet performance.
    • AUTO BILD · 2023 · 225/45 R18: #6 of 50 · «2,4 (gut)»According to AUTO BILD: short braking distances on dry roads, good wet behaviour and good aquaplaning reserve; weak points: slightly slow steering response.
    7.7/10

    according to its position in the tests

  15. No. 15 · 2 tests

    Dunlop Sport BluResponse

    • AUTO BILD · 2024 · 205/55 R16: #10 of 55 · «2,4 (gut)»According to AUTO BILD: short braking distances on dry roads, good aquaplaning reserve and low rolling resistance; weak points: wet grip could be better.
    • ADAC · 2023 · 205/55 R16: #15 of 50 · «befriedigend (2,7)»Driving safety 2.6 and environmental balance 2.8 according to the ADAC.
    7.7/10

    according to its position in the tests

  16. No. 16 · 2 tests

    Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV

    • AUTO BILD · 2025 · 215/55 R18: #3 of 8 · «1,3 (sehr gut)»According to AUTO BILD: short braking distances, good aquaplaning reserve and good mileage.
    • AUTO BILD · 2023 · 225/65 R17: #3 of 12 · «1,4 (sehr gut)»According to AUTO BILD: dynamic, safe handling, good comfort and good off-tarmac traction; weak points: high price.
    7.7/10

    according to its position in the tests

  17. No. 17 · 7 tests

    Michelin Pilot Sport 5

    7.6/10

    according to its position in the tests

  18. No. 18 · 5 tests

    Toyo Proxes Comfort

    • AUTO BILD · 2025 · 225/40 R18: #8 of 52 · «2,3 (gut)»According to AUTO BILD: short braking distances, good aquaplaning reserve and good value for money.
    • AUTO BILD · 2024 · 205/55 R16: #7 of 55 · «2,3 (gut)»According to AUTO BILD: short braking distances, good behaviour on dry and wet roads and low road noise; weak points: limited mileage.
    • Auto Express · 2023 · 205/55 R16: #2 of 11 · «98.9 %»Balanced and strong on dry roads (second in braking and handling); does not stand out in deep water.
    • ADAC · 2023 · 205/55 R16: #11 of 50 · «befriedigend (2,6)»Driving safety 2.7 and environmental balance 2.5 according to the ADAC.
    • AUTO BILD · 2023 · 225/65 R17: #8 of 12 · «2,3 (gut)»According to AUTO BILD: short braking distances on dry roads, dynamic, safe handling and low rolling resistance; weak points: limited aquaplaning reserve.
    7.6/10

    according to its position in the tests

  19. No. 19 · 8 tests

    Bridgestone Potenza Sport

    • evo · 2025 · 235/35 R19: #1 of 9 · «100 %»Six top finishes: best braking and handling on wet roads and the fastest dry lap, with plenty of feel and precision.
    • Auto Express · 2025 · 225/40 R18: #2 of 9 · «99.9 %»Best wet braking (27.5 m) and fastest dry lap, although with high rolling resistance and weak aquaplaning in corners.
    • ADAC · 2025 · 225/40 R18: #2 of 18 · «gut (1,9)»Driving safety of 1.5 (very good), with excellent behaviour on dry and wet roads.
    • AUTO BILD · 2025 · 225/40 R18: #3 of 52 · «1,3 (sehr gut)»According to AUTO BILD: short braking distances and dynamic, safe handling; weak points: very pronounced profile after fast bends.
    • Auto Express · 2024 · 225/45 R17: #7 of 8 · «98.7 %»Fastest lap on the wet circuit, but wet braking and rolling resistance are among the worst.
    • evo · 2024 · 235/35 R19: #3 of 7 · «98.7 %»Fastest wet lap and first in straight-line aquaplaning, but last in wet braking and with high rolling resistance.
    • evo · 2023 · 225/40 R18: #2 of 8 · «97.1 %»Best rated in the subjective part and first on the road, with very good wet and dry tests.
    • auto motor und sport · 2023 · 255/45 R20: #5 of 10 · «8,1 Punkte (sehr gut)»Very precise grip and handling in corners; long braking and temperature-sensitive on wet roads, and high rolling resistance.
    7.5/10

    according to its position in the tests

  20. No. 20 · 6 tests

    Michelin Primacy 4+

    7.5/10

    according to its position in the tests

  21. No. 21 · 2 tests

    Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

    • AUTO BILD · 2026 · 255/45 R19: #5 of 9 · «1,8 (gut)»According to AUTO BILD: good aquaplaning reserve, good comfort and good off-tarmac traction; weak points: limited maximum load and speed.
    • AUTO BILD · 2023 · 225/65 R17: #1 of 12 · «1,2 (sehr gut)»According to AUTO BILD: dynamic, safe handling, good aquaplaning reserve and good off-tarmac traction.
    7.5/10

    according to its position in the tests

  22. No. 22 · 5 tests

    Kumho Ecsta HS52

    • ADAC · 2026 · 225/50 R17: #7 of 16 · «befriedigend (2,8)»Driving safety 2.7 and environmental balance 3.1 according to the ADAC.
    • ADAC · 2024 · 215/55 R17: #3 of 16 · «gut (2,3)»Safety on a par with the Michelin and the highest predicted mileage in the test (69,300 km).
    • AUTO BILD · 2024 · 205/55 R16: #4 of 55 · «2,1 (gut)»According to AUTO BILD: good behaviour on dry and wet roads and good value for money; weak points: modest comfort.
    • Auto Express · 2023 · 205/55 R16: #7 of 11 · «98.4 %»The cheapest; first in dry handling and in wet cornering, though weak in aquaplaning.
    • ADAC · 2023 · 205/55 R16: #8 of 50 · «gut (2,4)»Driving safety 2.3 and environmental balance 2.7 according to the ADAC.
    7.3/10

    according to its position in the tests

  23. No. 23 · 3 tests

    Kumho Ecsta PS71

    • ADAC · 2025 · 225/40 R18: #13 of 18 · «befriedigend (2,9)»Good grip on wet roads; not perfect on dry roads or for predicted mileage.
    • AUTO BILD · 2025 · 225/40 R18: #4 of 52 · «1,4 (sehr gut)»According to AUTO BILD: short braking distances, dynamic, safe handling and good aquaplaning reserve.
    • AUTO BILD · 2023 · 225/45 R18: #5 of 50 · «2,4 (gut)»According to AUTO BILD: short braking distances and dynamic, safe handling; weak points: slightly high road noise.
    7.2/10

    according to its position in the tests

  24. No. 24 · 5 tests

    Pirelli Cinturato C3

    • Auto Express · 2026 · 205/55 R16: #5 of 8 · «97.20 %»Second in wet braking and very good feel, but it is the most expensive and last in wet cornering.
    • AUTO BILD · 2026 · 245/45 R19: #5 of 50 · «1,4 (sehr gut)»According to AUTO BILD: short braking distances, good wet behaviour and high grip and dynamic behaviour; weak points: slightly high road noise.
    • ADAC · 2026 · 225/50 R17: #2 of 16 · «gut (2,2)»Second in the test, with better wet behaviour than the Goodyear (driving safety 2.1 and environmental balance 2.4).
    • AUTO ZEITUNG · 2026 · 235/45 R18: #3 of 10 · «262 von 300 Punkten»Balanced behaviour on wet and dry roads, just one point behind the runner-up.
    • What Car? · 2025 · 205/55 R16: #3 of 5 · «3 estrellas»Best in aquaplaning and second in braking, but unpredictable at the grip limit and the least efficient.
    7.1/10

    according to its position in the tests

  25. No. 25 · 4 tests

    Nexen N'Fera Sport

    • AUTO BILD · 2026 · 245/45 R19: #9 of 50 · «1,9 (gut)»According to AUTO BILD: short braking distances, good behaviour on dry and wet roads and good value for money; weak points: slightly slow steering response.
    • ADAC · 2025 · 225/40 R18: #10 of 18 · «gut (2,4)»Driving safety 2.4 and environmental balance 2.5 according to the ADAC.
    • AUTO BILD · 2025 · 225/40 R18: #14 of 52 · «3,1 (befriedigend)»
    • AUTO BILD · 2023 · 225/45 R18: #16 of 50 · «3,6 (ausreichend)»According to AUTO BILD: short braking distances on dry roads and low road noise; weak points: understeer tendency and only average mileage.
    6.9/10

    according to its position in the tests

  26. No. 26 · 2 tests

    Dunlop Blue Response TG

    • evo · 2026 · 225/40 R18: #6 of 9 · «95.9 %»First new Dunlop in the test: good wet feel and fourth in dry braking, but eighth in wet braking.
    • auto motor und sport · 2026 · 195/55 R16: #1 of 8 · «9,6 Punkte (überragend)»Excellent grip and precise behaviour, but very high rolling resistance and higher fuel consumption according to auto motor und sport.
    6.9/10

    according to its position in the tests

  27. No. 27 · 2 tests

    Pirelli P Zero PZ5

    • evo · 2025 · 235/35 R19: #6 of 9 · «95.3 %»Less than half a point from fourth place: great handling on wet and dry roads, but less refined on the road.
    • Auto Express · 2025 · 225/40 R18: #1 of 9 · «100 %»First in wet and dry handling and in wet cornering, with good acoustic comfort; rolling resistance could be better and it is the most expensive in the group.
    6.9/10

    according to its position in the tests

  28. No. 28 · 2 tests

    GT Radial Champiro FE2

    • AUTO BILD · 2024 · 205/55 R16: #13 of 55 · «2,6 (befriedigend)»According to AUTO BILD: short braking distances on dry roads, good behaviour on dry and wet roads and a good aquaplaning reserve.
    • ADAC · 2023 · 205/55 R16: #21 of 50 · «befriedigend (2,9)»Driving safety 2.9 and environmental balance 3.0 according to the ADAC.
    6.8/10

    according to its position in the tests

  29. No. 29 · 3 tests

    Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

    • AUTO BILD · 2024 · 205/55 R16: #15 of 55 · «3,1 (befriedigend)»According to AUTO BILD: short braking distances on dry roads and dynamic, safe handling; weak points: only average mileage and high price.
    • ADAC · 2023 · 205/55 R16: #15 of 50 · «befriedigend (2,7)»Driving safety 2.7 and environmental balance 2.6 according to the ADAC.
    • AUTO BILD · 2023 · 225/65 R17: #6 of 12 · «2,2 (gut)»According to AUTO BILD: short braking distances, dynamic, safe handling and good aquaplaning reserve; weak points: limited off-tarmac traction.
    6.7/10

    according to its position in the tests

  30. No. 30 · 6 tests

    Vredestein Ultrac Pro

    • AUTO BILD · 2026 · 255/45 R19: #2 of 9 · «1,3 (sehr gut)»According to AUTO BILD: dynamic, safe handling, low rolling resistance and good value for money; weak points: limited off-tarmac traction.
    • AUTO BILD · 2026 · 245/45 R19: #10 of 50 · «1,9 (gut)»According to AUTO BILD: short braking distances on dry roads, good behaviour on dry roads and low rolling resistance; weak points: limited mileage.
    • AUTO BILD · 2025 · 245/35 R19: #5 of 8 · «2,0 (gut)»According to AUTO BILD: good aquaplaning reserve, low road noise and good comfort; weak points: wet braking could be better.
    • ADAC · 2025 · 225/40 R18: #5 of 18 · «gut (2,2)»Driving safety 2.0 and environmental balance 2.8 according to the ADAC.
    • AUTO BILD · 2025 · 225/40 R18: #13 of 52 · «2,8 (befriedigend)»
    • evo · 2024 · 235/35 R19: #5 of 7 · «98.6 %»Mixed debut: second in wet braking but last in dry braking.
    6.6/10

    according to its position in the tests

  31. No. 31 · 3 tests

    Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport

    • evo · 2025 · 235/35 R19: #2 of 9 · «98.3 %»Very good handling on wet and dry roads and first in straight-line aquaplaning; weak in rolling resistance.
    • evo · 2024 · 235/35 R19: #3 of 7 · «98.7 %»Fastest dry lap and great feel on wet roads; evo places it in third place, shared with the Bridgestone.
    • evo · 2023 · 225/40 R18: #5 of 8 · «95.1 %»First in cornering aquaplaning and standout in dry handling.
    6.6/10

    according to its position in the tests

  32. No. 32 · 3 tests

    Nexen N'Fera Primus

    • ADAC · 2024 · 215/55 R17: #11 of 16 · «befriedigend (3,0)»Small safety weaknesses, mainly on dry roads, and no 'gut' rating in the two main criteria.
    • AUTO BILD · 2024 · 205/55 R16: #16 of 55 · «3,2 (befriedigend)»According to AUTO BILD: short braking distances and good wet behaviour; weak points: slightly slow steering response and limited mileage.
    • ADAC · 2023 · 205/55 R16: #9 of 50 · «gut (2,5)»Driving safety 2.3 and environmental balance 3.1 according to the ADAC.
    6.3/10

    according to its position in the tests

  33. Yokohama Advan Sport V107
    Photo: Yokohama

    No. 33 · 6 tests

    Yokohama Advan Sport V107

    6.2/10

    according to its position in the tests

  34. No. 34 · 4 tests

    Maxxis Victra Sport 5

    • AUTO BILD · 2025 · 225/40 R18: #12 of 52 · «2,7 (befriedigend)»According to AUTO BILD: short braking distances and dynamic, safe handling; weak points: limited mileage and high rolling resistance.
    • evo · 2023 · 225/40 R18: #3 of 8 · «96.9 %»First in straight-line aquaplaning and nearly the fastest on wet roads; very good value for money.
    • auto motor und sport · 2023 · 255/45 R20: #8 of 10 · «7,5 Punkte (gut)»Safe and quite precise handling; longer braking and slightly high rolling resistance.
    • AUTO BILD · 2023 · 225/45 R18: #12 of 50 · «3,2 (befriedigend)»According to AUTO BILD: good wet behaviour and good aquaplaning reserve; weak points: slightly slow steering response and only average mileage.
    6.2/10

    according to its position in the tests

  35. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3
    Photo: Hankook

    No. 35 · 2 tests

    Hankook Ventus S1 evo3

    6.1/10

    according to its position in the tests

  36. No. 36 · 2 tests

    Vredestein Ultrac+

    • auto motor und sport · 2026 · 195/55 R16: #2 of 8 · «8,0 Punkte (sehr gut)»Very short braking distances on wet roads; on dry roads it is imprecise when turning and its rolling resistance is high.
    • ADAC · 2026 · 225/50 R17: #11 of 16 · «befriedigend (3,1)»Conditional ADAC recommendation; the predicted mileage is only about 30,600 km.
    6.0/10

    according to its position in the tests

  37. No. 37 · 3 tests

    Falken e.ZIEX

    • auto motor und sport · 2026 · 195/55 R16: #4 of 8 · «7,7 Punkte (gut)»Very good rolling comfort and good reserves; brakes slightly worse on wet roads.
    • AUTO BILD · 2025 · 215/55 R18: #5 of 8 · «2,5 (befriedigend)»According to AUTO BILD: good behaviour on dry roads, good aquaplaning reserve and low rolling resistance; weak points: wet grip could be better and only average mileage.
    • auto motor und sport · 2023 · 255/45 R20: #3 of 10 · «8,2 Punkte (sehr gut)»Very short braking distances and very low rolling resistance; slow response and risk in puddles in corners.
    5.9/10

    according to its position in the tests

  38. No. 38 · 3 tests

    Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72

    • AUTO BILD · 2026 · 255/45 R19: #6 of 9 · «2,1 (gut)»According to AUTO BILD: good behaviour on dry roads, good value for money and good off-tarmac traction; weak points: wet grip could be better.
    • AUTO BILD · 2026 · 245/45 R19: #6 of 50 · «1,6 (gut)»According to AUTO BILD: good behaviour on dry and wet roads and good value for money; weak points: slightly high road noise.
    • Auto Express · 2025 · 225/40 R18: #5 of 9 · «99.1 %»The cheapest in the group and the quietest, with good efficiency; wet braking and aquaplaning below average.
    5.9/10

    according to its position in the tests

  39. No. 39 · 2 tests

    Sailun Atrezzo ZSR2

    • AUTO BILD · 2025 · 225/40 R18: #10 of 52 · «2,5 (befriedigend)»According to AUTO BILD: short braking distances, dynamic, safe handling and good aquaplaning reserve; weak points: limited mileage.
    • ADAC · 2024 · 215/55 R17: #11 of 16 · «befriedigend (3,0)»Small safety weaknesses, mainly on dry roads.
    5.8/10

    according to its position in the tests

  40. Hankook Ventus Prime4
    Photo: Hankook

    No. 40 · 6 tests

    Hankook Ventus Prime4

    • ADAC · 2026 · 225/50 R17: #11 of 16 · «befriedigend (3,1)»Driving safety 3.3 and environmental balance 2.5 according to the ADAC.
    • ADAC · 2024 · 215/55 R17: #8 of 16 · «befriedigend (2,7)»Good environmental score (2.1), but loses safety points on wet roads.
    • AUTO BILD · 2024 · 205/55 R16: #7 of 55 · «2,3 (gut)»According to AUTO BILD: short braking distances on dry roads, good behaviour on dry and wet roads and low rolling resistance; weak points: limited mileage.
    • Auto Express · 2023 · 205/55 R16: #9 of 11 · «98.0 %»Tied for second in wet braking, but last in both aquaplaning tests.
    • ADAC · 2023 · 205/55 R16: #9 of 50 · «gut (2,5)»Driving safety 2.4 and environmental balance 2.7 according to the ADAC.
    • AUTO BILD · 2023 · 225/65 R17: #5 of 12 · «1,5 (gut)»According to AUTO BILD: dynamic, safe handling and good off-tarmac traction; weak points: limited aquaplaning reserve.
    5.7/10

    according to its position in the tests

  41. No. 41 · 4 tests

    Pirelli P Zero PZ4

    5.7/10

    according to its position in the tests

  42. No. 42 · 8 tests

    Firestone Roadhawk 2

    • Auto Express · 2026 · 205/55 R16: #3 of 8 · «98.90 %»First in both aquaplaning tests and in acoustic comfort; weak in dry braking.
    • auto motor und sport · 2026 · 205/45 R17: #7 of 7 · «5,7 Punkte (ausreichend)»Very good protection against aquaplaning in corners and better efficiency, but braking distances too long on wet roads (penalised) and unstable behaviour.
    • auto motor und sport · 2026 · 195/55 R16: #4 of 8 · «7,7 Punkte (gut)»Good dynamic performance on wet roads and good aquaplaning prevention; slightly slow steering and high rolling resistance.
    • ADAC · 2026 · 225/50 R17: #4 of 16 · «befriedigend (2,6)»Driving safety 2.4 and environmental balance 3.0 according to the ADAC.
    • AUTO ZEITUNG · 2026 · 235/45 R18: #4 of 10 · «243 von 300 Punkten»Good wet grip and on a par with premium tyres; recommended for value for money.
    • AUTO BILD · 2025 · 215/55 R18: #6 of 8 · «3,3 (befriedigend)»According to AUTO BILD: dynamic, safe handling and good aquaplaning reserve; weak points: limited mileage.
    • AUTO BILD · 2024 · 205/55 R16: #6 of 55 · «2,2 (gut)»According to AUTO BILD: short braking distances on dry roads, dynamic, safe handling and good value for money; weak points: slightly high road noise.
    • What Car? · 2024 · 235/55 R18: #4 of 8 · «4/5 estrellas · 70 %»The best in standing water, but loses grip abruptly at the limit on dry and wet roads.
    5.6/10

    according to its position in the tests

  43. No. 43 · 5 tests

    Michelin Primacy 5

    • Auto Express · 2026 · 205/55 R16: #6 of 8 · «97.10 %»The lowest rolling resistance in the test and predictable behaviour; seventh in wet handling and with room for improvement in aquaplaning.
    • auto motor und sport · 2026 · 195/55 R16: #3 of 8 · «7,8 Punkte (gut)»Balanced, safe behaviour, especially on wet roads; longer braking distances on dry roads and little comfort.
    • ADAC · 2026 · 225/50 R17: #7 of 16 · «befriedigend (2,8)»Very good environmental score (1.8), but driving safety drops to 3.2 according to the ADAC.
    • AUTO ZEITUNG · 2026 · 235/45 R18: #6 of 10 · «235 von 300 Punkten»The most eco-friendly: highest predicted mileage, lowest consumption and little wear, but with a wet-road deficit.
    • What Car? · 2025 · 205/55 R16: #2 of 5 · «4 estrellas»The most fuel-efficient and very quiet, though with longer braking distances.
    5.6/10

    according to its position in the tests

  44. No. 44 · 5 tests

    Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

    • evo · 2026 · 225/40 R18: #5 of 9 · «97.3 %»No wins but solid, with the second-best road comfort; weak in aquaplaning.
    • evo · 2025 · 235/35 R19: #5 of 9 · «95.5 %»Best rated on the road for steering feel and comfort; slightly noisy and lacks brightness on dry roads.
    • AUTO BILD · 2025 · 245/35 R19: #4 of 8 · «1,5 (gut)»According to AUTO BILD: dynamic, safe handling; weak points: limited aquaplaning reserve.
    • evo · 2024 · 235/35 R19: #2 of 7 · «99.8 %»Moves up to first in wet braking; very good on dry roads and with the lowest rolling resistance.
    • evo · 2023 · 225/40 R18: #6 of 8 · «94.9 %»Very good steering, balance and feel; the most expensive by a wide margin.
    5.4/10

    according to its position in the tests

  45. No. 45 · 3 tests

    Vredestein Ultrac

    • Auto Express · 2024 · 225/45 R17: #1 of 8 · «100 %»Combines wet grip, refinement and, as a novelty, low rolling resistance (second best).
    • ADAC · 2024 · 215/55 R17: #16 of 16 · «ausreichend (3,8)»Safe on dry and wet roads, but with only 27,200 km predicted mileage the ADAC penalises it in the environmental score; it may suit those who drive few kilometres.
    • Auto Express · 2023 · 205/55 R16: #5 of 11 · «98.5 %»First in straight-line and cornering aquaplaning and second in wet handling; the noisiest and the highest consumption.
    5.3/10

    according to its position in the tests

  46. No. 46 · 6 tests

    Falken Ziex ZE310 EcoRun

    • Auto Express · 2024 · 225/45 R17: #8 of 8 · «97.8 %»Close to the group but with room for improvement on wet roads, where it falls behind.
    • ADAC · 2024 · 215/55 R17: #10 of 16 · «befriedigend (2,8)»Weak on dry roads, and it is the heaviest tyre in the test, which lowers its environmental score.
    • AUTO BILD · 2024 · 205/55 R16: #7 of 55 · «2,3 (gut)»According to AUTO BILD: short braking distances on dry roads, good dry behaviour and good aquaplaning reserve; weak points: limited mileage.
    • Auto Express · 2023 · 205/55 R16: #10 of 11 · «97.4 %»Last in wet braking, although tied for third in wet cornering.
    • ADAC · 2023 · 205/55 R16: #4 of 50 · «gut (2,3)»Driving safety 2.1 and environmental balance 2.7 according to the ADAC.
    • AUTO BILD · 2023 · 225/65 R17: #3 of 12 · «1,4 (sehr gut)»According to AUTO BILD: short braking distances on wet roads, good aquaplaning reserve and good off-tarmac traction; weak points: limited lateral grip.
    5.2/10

    according to its position in the tests

  47. No. 47 · 3 tests

    Firestone Firehawk Sport

    5.2/10

    according to its position in the tests

  48. No. 48 · 2 tests

    Michelin e.Primacy

    • auto motor und sport · 2023 · 255/45 R20: #3 of 10 · «8,2 Punkte (sehr gut)»The best braking on wet roads and very low rolling resistance; poor rolling comfort.
    • ADAC · 2023 · 205/55 R16: #38 of 50 · «ausreichend (3,9)»Very good environmental balance (1.3; almost 72,000 km predicted), but insufficient on wet roads: from 80 km/h it brakes in 43.7 m compared with 34.4 m for the Continental PremiumContact 6.
    5.1/10

    according to its position in the tests

  49. Maxxis Premitra HP6
    Photo: Maxxis

    No. 49 · 3 tests

    Maxxis Premitra HP6

    • Auto Express · 2026 · 205/55 R16: #4 of 8 · «97.80 %»Big step up from the previous model: best wet cornering time and good efficiency, with cornering aquaplaning that could be improved.
    • ADAC · 2026 · 225/50 R17: #7 of 16 · «befriedigend (2,8)»Driving safety 2.7 and environmental balance 3.0 according to the ADAC.
    • AUTO ZEITUNG · 2026 · 235/45 R18: #7 of 10 · «199 von 300 Punkten»Long braking on wet roads and weakness in wear and mileage, so it loses the recommendation.
    5.0/10

    according to its position in the tests

  50. No. 50 · 2 tests

    BFGoodrich Advantage

    • ADAC · 2026 · 225/50 R17: #10 of 16 · «befriedigend (3,0)»Driving safety 3.2 and environmental balance 2.6 according to the ADAC.
    • ADAC · 2023 · 205/55 R16: #21 of 50 · «befriedigend (2,9)»Driving safety 2.9 and environmental balance 2.8 according to the ADAC.
    5.0/10

    according to its position in the tests

  51. No. 51 · 2 tests

    Pirelli Cinturato P7

    4.9/10

    according to its position in the tests

  52. No. 52 · 9 tests

    Falken Azenis FK520

    • evo · 2026 · 225/40 R18: #3 of 9 · «98.0 %»Its best result in an evo test: first in dry braking and tied in wet handling; weak in aquaplaning in corners.
    • auto motor und sport · 2026 · 205/45 R17: #2 of 7 · «8,6 Punkte (sehr gut)»Very short braking distances; understeers quite a bit on wet roads and defends worse against lateral aquaplaning.
    • AUTO BILD · 2026 · 255/45 R19: #8 of 9 · «2,5 (befriedigend)»According to AUTO BILD: short braking distances, low rolling resistance and good off-tarmac traction; weak points: limited off-tarmac traction.
    • AUTO BILD · 2026 · 245/45 R19: #15 of 50 · «2,4 (gut)»According to AUTO BILD: short braking distances on wet roads, good behaviour on dry and wet roads and good mileage; weak points: slightly slow steering response.
    • ADAC · 2025 · 225/40 R18: #8 of 18 · «gut (2,4)»Driving safety 2.4 and environmental balance 2.4 according to the ADAC.
    • evo · 2024 · 235/35 R19: #7 of 7 · «92.7 %»Better in cornering aquaplaning and with low rolling resistance, but with little wet grip.
    • evo · 2023 · 225/40 R18: #8 of 8 · «93.1 %»Good measured tests, though last; its wet-road behaviour was liked.
    • auto motor und sport · 2023 · 255/45 R20: #6 of 10 · «8,0 Punkte (sehr gut)»Good braking and grip on wet roads and quiet inside; slightly slow steering and longer braking on dry roads.
    • AUTO BILD · 2023 · 225/45 R18: #8 of 50 · «2,7 (befriedigend)»According to AUTO BILD: short braking distances, good dry behaviour and low road noise; weak points: limited lateral grip.
    4.8/10

    according to its position in the tests

  53. No. 53 · 2 tests

    Giti GitiSport S2 Plus

    • AUTO BILD · 2026 · 255/45 R19: #9 of 9 · «2,7 (befriedigend)»According to AUTO BILD: good behaviour on dry roads and good off-tarmac traction; weak points: long braking distances on wet roads and limited off-tarmac traction.
    • AUTO BILD · 2026 · 245/45 R19: #4 of 50 · «1,4 (sehr gut)»According to AUTO BILD: dynamic, safe handling and good value for money; weak points: slightly high rolling resistance.
    4.7/10

    according to its position in the tests

  54. Nokian Tyres Powerproof 1
    Photo: Nokian Tyres

    No. 54 · 2 tests

    Nokian Tyres Powerproof 1

    4.6/10

    according to its position in the tests

  55. No. 55 · 5 tests

    Toyo Proxes Sport 2

    4.5/10

    according to its position in the tests

  56. Maxxis Victra Sport 6
    Photo: Maxxis

    No. 56 · 2 tests

    Maxxis Victra Sport 6

    4.5/10

    according to its position in the tests

  57. No. 57 · 2 tests

    Giti GitiSport S2

    4.3/10

    according to its position in the tests

  58. No. 58 · 2 tests

    Laufenn S Fit EQ+

    4.3/10

    according to its position in the tests

  59. No. 59 · 2 tests

    Semperit Speed-Life 3

    • ADAC · 2024 · 215/55 R17: #14 of 16 · «befriedigend (3,1)»Good environmental score (2.0), but safety drops to 3.5 due to weaknesses on dry roads.
    • ADAC · 2023 · 205/55 R16: #15 of 50 · «befriedigend (2,7)»Driving safety 2.8 and environmental balance 2.6 according to the ADAC.
    4.2/10

    according to its position in the tests

  60. No. 60 · 6 tests

    Linglong Sport Master

    One of the tests advises against it: read the details.

    • auto motor und sport · 2026 · 205/45 R17: #6 of 7 · «7,4 Punkte (gut)»Very short braking distances on wet roads, but very unstable behaviour at the limit and little reserve.
    • AUTO BILD · 2026 · 245/45 R19: #16 of 50 · «2,6 (befriedigend)»According to AUTO BILD: short braking distances on dry and wet roads and dynamic, safe handling; weak points: limited mileage.
    • ADAC · 2026 · 225/50 R17: #16 of 16 · «ausreichend (4,2)»A 1.5 on wet roads, but on dry roads it is slow to respond to the steering and wears very quickly; the ADAC rates it not recommended.
    • AUTO BILD · 2025 · 225/40 R18: #11 of 52 · «2,6 (befriedigend)»According to AUTO BILD: short braking distances and dynamic, safe handling; weak points: limited mileage and high rolling resistance.
    • ADAC · 2024 · 215/55 R17: #15 of 16 · «befriedigend (3,3)»Small safety weaknesses, mainly on dry roads; product updated since the DOT 0524 batch.
    • AUTO BILD · 2023 · 225/45 R18: #15 of 50 · «3,5 (ausreichend)»According to AUTO BILD: short braking distances, good value for money and low road noise; weak points: limited mileage and modest comfort.
    4.1/10

    according to its position in the tests

  61. No. 61 · 2 tests

    Giti Synergy H2

    • auto motor und sport · 2026 · 195/55 R16: #8 of 8 · «7,1 Punkte (gut)»Safe and easy to drive on dry roads and quite comfortable, but with long braking distances on wet roads.
    • AUTO BILD · 2024 · 205/55 R16: #13 of 55 · «2,6 (befriedigend)»According to AUTO BILD: short braking distances on dry roads, good wet behaviour and good value for money; weak points: understeer tendency and high rolling resistance.
    3.9/10

    according to its position in the tests

  62. Yokohama BluEarth-XT AE61
    Photo: Yokohama

    No. 62 · 2 tests

    Yokohama BluEarth-XT AE61

    • AUTO BILD · 2025 · 215/55 R18: #7 of 8 · «3,6 (ausreichend)»According to AUTO BILD: dynamic, safe handling and low road noise; weak points: limited aquaplaning reserve and limited mileage.
    • What Car? · 2024 · 235/55 R18: #5 of 8 · «3/5 estrellas · 59 %»Acceptable on wet roads but loses points on dry roads and in aquaplaning; the second most expensive.
    2.9/10

    according to its position in the tests

  63. No. 63 · 2 tests

    Triangle EffexSport TH202

    • What Car? · 2025 · 205/55 R16: #4 of 5 · «2 estrellas»The cheapest and the noisiest; braking on dry and wet roads among the worst and, according to What Car?, falls short on wet roads.
    • What Car? · 2024 · 235/55 R18: #6 of 8 · «3/5 estrellas · 57 %»Very cheap and first in aquaplaning, but weak in wet braking and handling.
    2.7/10

    according to its position in the tests

  64. No. 64 · 2 tests

    Ceat SportDrive

    • Auto Express · 2025 · 225/40 R18: #9 of 9 · «95.2 %»Acceptable dry performance, but well behind in braking and wet lap, without being especially cheap.
    • ADAC · 2025 · 225/40 R18: #12 of 18 · «befriedigend (2,9)»Good on dry roads but with weaknesses on wet roads; average price not representative according to the ADAC.
    1.8/10

    according to its position in the tests

  65. No. 65 · 2 tests

    Goodride Solmax 1

    • AUTO BILD · 2025 · 215/55 R18: #8 of 8 · «4,4 (ausreichend)»According to AUTO BILD: low road noise; weak points: long braking distances on wet roads and limited aquaplaning reserve.
    • ADAC · 2024 · 215/55 R17: #11 of 16 · «befriedigend (3,0)»Wet-road safety weakness; average price not representative according to the ADAC.
    1.7/10

    according to its position in the tests

  66. Nokian Tyres Powerproof 2
    Photo: Nokian Tyres

    No. 66 · 2 tests

    Nokian Tyres Powerproof 2

    • evo · 2026 · 225/40 R18: #8 of 9 · «94.1 %»The lowest rolling resistance and good comfort, but weak on wet roads.
    • Auto Express · 2026 · 205/55 R16: #7 of 8 · «97.00 %»Very good aquaplaning resistance (second on straights and in corners), but seventh in wet braking and in wet cornering.
    1.3/10

    according to its position in the tests

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  • Hankook iON evo · AUTO BILD · 2025 · 215/55 R18: #1 of 8 («1,1 (sehr gut)»)
  • Continental UltraContact · ADAC · 2023 · 205/55 R16: #4 of 50 («gut (2,3)»)
  • GT Radial SportActive 2 · AUTO BILD · 2023 · 225/45 R18: #4 of 50 («2,3 (gut)»)
  • Nokian Tyres Wetproof · ADAC · 2023 · 205/55 R16: #4 of 50 («gut (2,3)»)
  • GT Radial SportActive 2 EVO · AUTO BILD · 2026 · 245/45 R19: #8 of 50 («1,8 (gut)»)
  • Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV · What Car? · 2024 · 235/55 R18: #2 of 8 («5/5 estrellas · 85 %»)
  • Debica Presto UHP 2 · ADAC · 2024 · 215/55 R17: #4 of 16 («befriedigend (2,6)»)
  • Kenda Kenetica Pro KR210 · ADAC · 2023 · 205/55 R16: #11 of 50 («befriedigend (2,6)»)
  • Nokian Tyres Powerproof 2 · AUTO BILD · 2026 · 245/45 R19: #11 of 50 («2,1 (gut)»)
  • Dunlop SP Sport Maxx RT · AUTO BILD · 2026 · 245/45 R19: #14 of 50 («2,4 (gut)»)
  • Debica Presto HP2 · ADAC · 2023 · 205/55 R16: #15 of 50 («befriedigend (2,7)»)
  • Pirelli P Zero PZ4 SC · AUTO BILD · 2025 · 245/35 R19: #3 of 8 («1,4 (sehr gut)»)
  • Sava Intensa HP2 · ADAC · 2023 · 205/55 R16: #15 of 50 («befriedigend (2,7)»)
  • Kleber Dynaxer HP5 · AUTO BILD · 2026 · 245/45 R19: #19 of 50 («3,2 (befriedigend)»)
  • Sava Intensa UHP 2 · AUTO BILD · 2026 · 245/45 R19: #19 of 50 («3,2 (befriedigend)»)
  • Firestone Roadhawk · ADAC · 2023 · 205/55 R16: #20 of 50 («befriedigend (2,8)»)
  • BFGoodrich Advantage 2 · AUTO ZEITUNG · 2026 · 235/45 R18: #5 of 10 («240 von 300 Punkten»)
  • Uniroyal RainExpert 5 · AUTO BILD · 2023 · 225/65 R17: #6 of 12 («2,2 (gut)»)
  • Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV Acoustic · auto motor und sport · 2023 · 255/45 R20: #6 of 10 («8,0 Punkte (sehr gut)»)
  • Greentrac Quest-X · ADAC · 2026 · 225/50 R17: #11 of 16 («befriedigend (3,1)»)
  • Continental EcoContact 6 · auto motor und sport · 2026 · 195/55 R16: #6 of 8 («7,5 Punkte (gut)»)
  • General Tire Grabber GT Plus · AUTO BILD · 2023 · 225/65 R17: #9 of 12 («3,3 (befriedigend)»)
  • Nexen N'Fera Sport SUV · AUTO BILD · 2023 · 225/65 R17: #9 of 12 («3,3 (befriedigend)»)
  • Bridgestone Turanza 6 Enliten · What Car? · 2025 · 205/55 R16: #4 of 5 («2 estrellas»)
  • Westlake Z-007 Zuper Ace · AUTO ZEITUNG · 2026 · 235/45 R18: #8 of 10 («188 von 300 Punkten»)
  • Cooper Summer · auto motor und sport · 2026 · 195/55 R16: #7 of 8 («7,4 Punkte (gut)»)
  • GT Radial FE2 SUV · What Car? · 2024 · 235/55 R18: #7 of 8 («3/5 estrellas · 55 %»)
  • Falken Azenis RS820 · evo · 2025 · 235/35 R19: #8 of 9 («90.4 %»)
  • Lassa Revola · ADAC · 2026 · 225/50 R17: #14 of 16 («ausreichend (3,6)»)
  • Norauto Prevensys 4 · ADAC · 2025 · 225/40 R18: #16 of 18 («ausreichend (3,9)»)
  • Rotalla RH01 · ADAC · 2023 · 205/55 R16: #44 of 50 («mangelhaft (4,7)»)
  • Pirelli Scorpion Elect · auto motor und sport · 2023 · 255/45 R20: #9 of 10 («7,3 Punkte (gut)»)
  • Berlin Tires Summer UHP 1 G2 · ADAC · 2023 · 205/55 R16: #45 of 50 («mangelhaft (5,3)»)
  • Lassa Driveways · ADAC · 2023 · 205/55 R16: #45 of 50 («mangelhaft (5,3)»)
  • Cooper Zeon 4XS · AUTO BILD · 2023 · 225/65 R17: #11 of 12 («4,3 (ausreichend)»)
  • Leao Nova-Force Acro · ADAC · 2026 · 225/50 R17: #15 of 16 («ausreichend (3,8)»)
  • Evergreen EH226 · ADAC · 2023 · 205/55 R16: #47 of 50 («mangelhaft (5,4)»)
  • Riken Road Performance · ADAC · 2023 · 205/55 R16: #47 of 50 («mangelhaft (5,4)»)
  • Syron Tires Premium Performance · ADAC · 2025 · 225/40 R18: #17 of 18 («ausreichend (3,9)»)
  • Doublecoin DC99 · ADAC · 2023 · 205/55 R16: #49 of 50 («mangelhaft (5,5)»)
  • Premiorri Solazo · ADAC · 2023 · 205/55 R16: #49 of 50 («mangelhaft (5,5)»)
  • Aplus A919 · AUTO BILD · 2023 · 225/65 R17: #12 of 12 («5,4 (mangelhaft)»)
  • Doublecoin DC100 · ADAC · 2025 · 225/40 R18: #18 of 18 («mangelhaft (5,5)»)
  • Dynamo Street-H MH01 · Auto Express · 2026 · 205/55 R16: #8 of 8 («92.40 %»)
  • GT Radial SportActive 2 SUV · auto motor und sport · 2023 · 255/45 R20: #10 of 10 («5,8 Punkte»)
  • Kormoran Ultra High Performance · evo · 2025 · 235/35 R19: #9 of 9 («80.1 %»)
  • Landsail LS588 SUV · What Car? · 2024 · 235/55 R18: #8 of 8 («2/5 estrellas · 47 %»)
  • Maxxis Premitra 5 HP5 · Auto Express · 2023 · 205/55 R16: #11 of 11 («97.1 %»)
  • Tercelo Sport D1 · AUTO ZEITUNG · 2026 · 235/45 R18: #10 of 10 («169 von 300 Punkten»)
  • Wanli Sport Macro SA302 · evo · 2026 · 225/40 R18: #9 of 9 («81.8 %»)

What to look for when buying

  • Look for the result in your size or a very similar one: the ADAC considers its results valid for other sizes if the width changes by no more than ±10 mm, the profile by no more than ±5 points and the rim diameter and construction are the same; results for speed rating V or higher cannot be carried over to lower speed ratings.
  • Don't go by price alone: in the ADAC's 2025 test the Doublecoin DC100 was the cheapest (€76) and had the highest predicted mileage (74,400 km), but on wet roads it braked from 80 km/h in about 45 m, compared with about 28 m for the best tyre.
  • A brilliant result in a single discipline is not enough: in the ADAC's 2026 test the Linglong Sport Master scored 1.5 on wet roads, but finished with 4.2 and a not recommended rating because of its dry performance and wear.
  • Check how many kilometres a tyre will last: the ADAC predicts almost 58,000 km for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 and about 30,600 km for the Vredestein Ultrac+ in its 2026 test, and AUTO BILD calculates the cost per 1,000 km (€11.01 for the Hankook Ventus evo in its 245/45 R19 test).
  • Check the EU tyre label: the ADAC only admits tyres with a wet grip class of C or better into its tests, a reasonable minimum for ruling out models before you compare them.

The tests we use

Frequently asked questions

Which summer tyre wins the most independent tests?

There is no single winner, because each test uses a different size. Continental won the ADAC test in 2024 and 2026 with the PremiumContact 7 (215/55 R17 and 225/50 R17) and in 2025 with the SportContact 7 (225/40 R18); in 2023 the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 and the Continental PremiumContact 6 tied for first place. AUTO BILD gave the win to the Hankook Ventus evo in 2026 (245/45 R19 and 255/45 R19).

Are cheap tyres from little-known brands safe?

It depends on the model. In the ADAC's 2026 test three tyres (Lassa Revola, Leao Nova-Force Acro and Linglong Sport Master) were rated not recommended, and in 2025 the Doublecoin DC100 scored 5.5 ('mangelhaft'). But there are also cheap tyres that are well rated: the Kumho Ecsta HS52, with an average price of €123 per tyre, earned a 'gut' rating in the ADAC test in 2024. The sensible approach is to check each model's rating in your size.

Do results from a test in a different size still apply?

Only within limits. The ADAC explains that results can be transferred to other sizes when the width differs by no more than ±10 mm, the profile by no more than ±5 percentage points, and the rim diameter and construction are identical. Results for tyres with a speed index of V (240 km/h) or higher cannot be extrapolated to lower speed indexes.

Why do the ADAC and AUTO BILD rankings not match?

Each one tests a different size and different models, and weights results differently. The ADAC calculates the final score with 70% driving safety and 30% environmental balance (mileage, abrasion, fuel consumption and noise). AUTO BILD first runs a ranking for dry and wet braking, from which only the top 20 go through, and it also scores a costs section.

How it is calculated

We do not test products or give our own scores: we collect the results published by independent tests (motoring clubs, consumer associations and magazines with their own measurements). In each test, the first product scores 10 and the last scores 0, in proportion to its position; a product’s score is the average of its tests from the last 3 years. A test repeated by several organisations counts only once. No brand pays to appear, and shop commissions do not change the order. Full methodology

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