2018 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16
In 2018, German test body ADAC have tested sixteen 205/55 R16 summer tyres, and fourteen tyres in the smaller 175/65 R14 size.
In this 205/55 R16 test, premium manufacturers take the top three places. Michelin lead the way, having the lowest wear on test and proving to be excellent in the dry, Bridgestone have a surprisingly strong performance in the wet to score second place overall, and Continental have a very balanced showing for the last of the podium spots.
The next group of tyres are all mid range brands, with Bridgestone owned Firestone taking fourth place with a very balanced performance, Hankook continuing the run of strong finishes for the Prime 3 in fifth place, and the Continental owned Semperit brand finishing in sixth largely thanks to a great wet performance.
Other note worthy results are Pirelli and Goodyear only managing to finish ninth and twelfth overall, with both premium manufacturers struggling in the wet, and the new Giti brand beating some very established brands on their first attempt.
More results below, or check out the ADAC website for the full details.
Results
The overall results are weighted 20% dry, 40% wet, 10% noise and comfort, 10% fuel consumption and 20% wear
Michelin Primacy 3 1st: Michelin Primacy 3
Total: 47.4 / Dry: 8.6 / Wet: 7 / Comfort: 5.8 / Rolling Resistance: 8.2 / Wear: 10 / Overall: 7.8
Positive: Very balanced with top marks when worn, especially good on dry roads, still very good in the wet
Negative: None mentioned
Bridgestone Turanza T001 Evo 2nd: Bridgestone Turanza T001 Evo
Total: 43.6 / Dry: 8.2 / Wet: 8 / Comfort: 5.2 / Rolling Resistance: 7.8 / Wear: 7 / Overall: 7.4
Positive: Very balanced with top marks in the wet, good on dry roads
Negative: None mentioned
Continental Premium Contact 5 3rd: Continental Premium Contact 5
Total: 43.6 / Dry: 7.6 / Wet: 7.6 / Comfort: 5.4 / Rolling Resistance: 8.6 / Wear: 7 / Overall: 7.4
Positive: Very well balanced with top fuel consumption, especially good in the wet
Negative: None mentioned
Firestone RoadHawk 4th: Firestone RoadHawk
Total: 43.2 / Dry: 8.6 / Wet: 7.6 / Comfort: 4.6 / Rolling Resistance: 8 / Wear: 7 / Overall: 7.4
Positive: A very balanced tyre, very good in the wet
Negative: None mentioned
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 5th: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
Total: 43 / Dry: 8.8 / Wet: 7 / Comfort: 5.2 / Rolling Resistance: 7.8 / Wear: 7 / Overall: 7.2
Positive: Very balanced with top marks on dry roads, still good in the wet
Negative: None mentioned
Semperit SpeedLife 2 6th: Semperit SpeedLife 2
Total: 42 / Dry: 7.2 / Wet: 7.8 / Comfort: 5.2 / Rolling Resistance: 7.6 / Wear: 7 / Overall: 7.2
Positive: Very balanced, especially good on wet roads, but still good in the dry
Negative: None mentioned
ESA Tecar Spirit 5 HP 7th: ESA Tecar Spirit 5 HP
Total: 41 / Dry: 7.8 / Wet: 6.8 / Comfort: 4.6 / Rolling Resistance: 8 / Wear: 7 / Overall: 6.8
Positive: Good in the dry
Negative: Slightly weak in the wet when compared to the best on test
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