2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test

Test Size: 205/55 R16
Tyres Tested: 20 tyres
Test Categories:
4 categories (10 tests)
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Test Category Best Performer Worst Performer Difference
Dry (2 tests)
Dry Braking Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125: 34.1 M Semperit Speed Life 3: 37.7 M3.6 M (9.5%)
Dry Handling Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125: 96.5 Km/H Uniroyal RainSport 5: 94.3 Km/H2.2 Km/H (2.3%)
Wet (3 tests)
Wet Braking Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125: 46.2 M Fulda EcoControl HP2: 52.8 M6.6 M (12.5%)
Wet Handling Firestone RoadHawk: 78.8 Km/H BFGoodrich Advantage: 75.4 Km/H3.4 Km/H (4.5%)
Straight Aqua Uniroyal RainSport 5: 86.1 Km/H Nexen N Blue HD Plus: 79.3 Km/H6.8 Km/H (8.6%)
Comfort (1 tests)
Noise Kleber Dynaxer HP4: 66.6 dB Firestone RoadHawk: 69.9 dB3.3 dB (4.7%)
Value (4 tests)
Wear Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 47940 KM Nokian WetProof: 26180 KM21,760.0 KM (83.1%)
Value Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 5.74 Price/1000 Nokian WetProof: 9.93 Price/10004.2 Price/1000 (42.2%)
Price Debica Presto HP 2: 215 Semperit Speed Life 3: 360 145.0 (40.3%)
Rolling Resistance Bridgestone Turanza T005: 7.01 kg / t Kumho Ecsta HS51: 9.31 kg / t2.3 kg / t (24.7%)
Following on from the massive 53 tyre braking test, Auto Bild have taken the best twenty 205/55 R16 tyres through to further testing, which includes wet and dry handling, aquaplaning, rolling resistance, noise, and a rarity in tyre testing, wear!

As the 2021 Tyre Reviews summer test is covering UHP and SUV sizes, this will be the most complete reference we have this year for the 16" summer tyre market, however if you'd like to watch a 16" summer tyre test, you can check out ours from last year here.

Wear

Wear is a key part of a tyres performance, but due to the time and costs involved in conducting accurate wear testing there aren't many publications which regularly test the tread life of the tyres. Auto Bild are one of the few magazines which conduct wear testing, but even this is still drum testing on a bench and not real world road wear testing!

The wear difference between the best and worst tyre on tests is huge, with the best on test projected to cover 47,940 km, and the worst 26,180 km. That's a 60% difference in tyre life!

The best on test wasn't the usual Michelin Primacy 4, that had to settle for a very respectable second place overall, but instead the new Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 made good on its promise from 2020 and aced the test. Goodyear made some bold claims about the tyres mileage in 2020, and it's great to see them backed up with further data.

The newly updated Kumho Ecsta HS51 finished third, just ahead of the Continental PremiumContact 6 in fourth, once again confirming that the wear issues Continental have experienced in the past are long behind them.

The losers of the test were sadly Pirelli, Hankook, Dunlop and Nokian, which all performed badly in the wear test. This was compounded when Auto Bild combined the projected tyre life with the purchase price to give you a price per 1000 kilometers driven, meaning the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was almost twice the cost per mile driven compared to the Goodyear.

One final thing to note, tread life is only one aspect of wear, the other is how the tyre performs when worn. This isn't something Auto Bild have tested, but is something Tyre Reviews hopes to test in the near future!

Dry

In the dry, the Hankook Ventus Prime3 has a significant advantage in both dry braking and dry handling. The Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2, Kumho HS51 and Maxxis Premitra HP5 also performed well.

Strangely, some of the tyres that did well in dry braking, didn't perform too well in dry handling. The second placed Pirelli could only manage a midpack result during the dry handling lap, the the BF Goodrich Advantage performed really well over the handling lap, in spite of being one of the worst during the dry braking testing!

Wet

Hankook again proved its calibre as a good braking tyre, finishing first in the wet braking test, while the Continental PremiumContact 6 and Pirelli rounded out the top three positions. The new Toyo Proxes Comfort seemed to struggle in the wet, but not as much as the Fulda EcoControl HP2.

In a change of form for the Firestone Roadhawk, it found itself as the fastest tyre around the wet handling lap, tying with Kumho. Again, Pirelli proved to be an impressive tyre finishing in third place.

As we've come to expect from aquaplaning, the Uniroyal Rainsport 5 won the straight aquaplaning test, and impressively the Kumho was second place, which is surprising for a tyre with so much dry and wet grip.

Environment

If you're looking for a quiet and comfortable tyre, this test has the Kleber Dynaxer HP4 and Michelin Primacy 4 leading the way.

Bridgestone offered the lowest rolling resistance.

Results

It's an interesting result overall. Clearly the Kumho Ecsta HS51 has had a big update this year, and Continental will be happy with second and third place overall (Semperit is owned by Continental.) Unfortunately for Goodyear, their sub brand Debica beat the main brand, with the Presto HP2 looking to be a tyre which offers exceptional value.

Any questions, be sure to ask below!

1st: Kumho Ecsta HS51

Kumho Ecsta HS51
  • 205/55 R16 91V
  • EU Label: C/B/69
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking3rd34.8 M34.1 M+0.7 M97.99%
Dry Handling4th96 Km/H96.5 Km/H-0.5 Km/H99.48%
Wet Braking5th47.5 M46.2 M+1.3 M97.26%
Wet Handling1st78.8 Km/H100%
Straight Aqua2nd85.5 Km/H86.1 Km/H-0.6 Km/H99.3%
Noise14th68.7 dB66.6 dB+2.1 dB96.94%
Wear3rd42160 KM47940 KM-5780 KM87.94%
Value3rd5.81 Price/10005.74 Price/1000+0.07 Price/100098.8%
Price3rd245 215 +30 87.76%
Rolling Resistance20th9.31 kg / t7.01 kg / t+2.3 kg / t75.3%
Precise steering, dynamic handling and short braking distances in the dry and wet, well priced.
High rolling resistance.
Exemplary.

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2nd: Continental Premium Contact 6

Continental Premium Contact 6
  • 205/55 R16 91V
  • EU Label: C/A/71
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking17th36.5 M34.1 M+2.4 M93.42%
Dry Handling11th95.6 Km/H96.5 Km/H-0.9 Km/H99.07%
Wet Braking2nd46.3 M46.2 M+0.1 M99.78%
Wet Handling12th77.2 Km/H78.8 Km/H-1.6 Km/H97.97%
Straight Aqua19th79.7 Km/H86.1 Km/H-6.4 Km/H92.57%
Noise10th68.6 dB66.6 dB+2 dB97.08%
Wear4th41480 KM47940 KM-6460 KM86.52%
Value8th7.47 Price/10005.74 Price/1000+1.73 Price/100076.84%
Price18th310 215 +95 69.35%
Rolling Resistance13th8.92 kg / t7.01 kg / t+1.91 kg / t78.59%
Premium summer tyre with balance driving behaviour, short wet braking, stable handling, low wear.
Average straight aquaplaning resistance.
Exemplary.

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3rd: Semperit Speed Life 3

Semperit Speed Life 3
  • 205/55 R16 91V
  • EU Label: C/B/71
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking20th37.7 M34.1 M+3.6 M90.45%
Dry Handling15th95.1 Km/H96.5 Km/H-1.4 Km/H98.55%
Wet Braking4th46.8 M46.2 M+0.6 M98.72%
Wet Handling4th78.2 Km/H78.8 Km/H-0.6 Km/H99.24%
Straight Aqua11th81.6 Km/H86.1 Km/H-4.5 Km/H94.77%
Noise5th67.4 dB66.6 dB+0.8 dB98.81%
Wear6th37060 KM47940 KM-10880 KM77.3%
Value4th7.02 Price/10005.74 Price/1000+1.28 Price/100081.77%
Price20th360 215 +145 59.72%
Rolling Resistance12th8.63 kg / t7.01 kg / t+1.62 kg / t81.23%
Wet specialist with sport dynamic handling and s hort wet braking distances, good aquaplaning safety, low noise, good price level.
Average comfort.
Exemplary.

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4th: Debica Presto HP 2

Debica Presto HP 2
  • 205/55 R16 91V
  • EU Label: E/B/70
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking16th36.3 M34.1 M+2.2 M93.94%
Dry Handling6th95.9 Km/H96.5 Km/H-0.6 Km/H99.38%
Wet Braking13th49.9 M46.2 M+3.7 M92.59%
Wet Handling14th76.7 Km/H78.8 Km/H-2.1 Km/H97.34%
Straight Aqua15th81 Km/H86.1 Km/H-5.1 Km/H94.08%
Noise10th68.6 dB66.6 dB+2 dB97.08%
Wear5th37400 KM47940 KM-10540 KM78.01%
Value2nd5.75 Price/10005.74 Price/1000+0.01 Price/100099.83%
Price1st215 100%
Rolling Resistance11th8.6 kg / t7.01 kg / t+1.59 kg / t81.51%
Cheap summer tyre with dynamic dry handling and low wear and low price.
Average wet handling.
Exemplary.

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5th: Bridgestone Turanza T005

Bridgestone Turanza T005
  • 205/55 R16 91V
  • EU Label: B/A/72
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking7th35.4 M34.1 M+1.3 M96.33%
Dry Handling8th95.8 Km/H96.5 Km/H-0.7 Km/H99.27%
Wet Braking8th49.3 M46.2 M+3.1 M93.71%
Wet Handling7th77.9 Km/H78.8 Km/H-0.9 Km/H98.86%
Straight Aqua11th81.6 Km/H86.1 Km/H-4.5 Km/H94.77%
Noise14th68.7 dB66.6 dB+2.1 dB96.94%
Wear11th31960 KM47940 KM-15980 KM66.67%
Value15th9.07 Price/10005.74 Price/1000+3.33 Price/100063.29%
Price17th290 215 +75 74.14%
Rolling Resistance1st7.01 kg / t100%
High grip and excellent handling in the dry, short dry braking, lowest rolling resistance on test.
Average comfort.
Exemplary.

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6th: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
  • 205/55 R16 91V
  • EU Label: C/A/71
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking1st34.1 M100%
Dry Handling1st96.5 Km/H100%
Wet Braking1st46.2 M100%
Wet Handling5th78.1 Km/H78.8 Km/H-0.7 Km/H99.11%
Straight Aqua10th81.8 Km/H86.1 Km/H-4.3 Km/H95.01%
Noise2nd67.3 dB66.6 dB+0.7 dB98.96%
Wear19th27540 KM47940 KM-20400 KM57.45%
Value18th9.26 Price/10005.74 Price/1000+3.52 Price/100061.99%
Price7th255 215 +40 84.31%
Rolling Resistance9th8.38 kg / t7.01 kg / t+1.37 kg / t83.65%
Best tyre in the dry with the fastest lap and shortest dry braking, very good in the wet with the shortest wet braking, cheap price.
High wear.
Good.

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7th: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
  • 205/55 R16 91V
  • EU Label: C/A/70
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking2nd34.5 M34.1 M+0.4 M98.84%
Dry Handling12th95.5 Km/H96.5 Km/H-1 Km/H98.96%
Wet Braking3rd46.4 M46.2 M+0.2 M99.57%
Wet Handling3rd78.4 Km/H78.8 Km/H-0.4 Km/H99.49%
Straight Aqua7th83 Km/H86.1 Km/H-3.1 Km/H96.4%
Noise19th69.2 dB66.6 dB+2.6 dB96.24%
Wear13th30600 KM47940 KM-17340 KM63.83%
Value16th9.15 Price/10005.74 Price/1000+3.41 Price/100062.73%
Price16th280 215 +65 76.79%
Rolling Resistance18th9.25 kg / t7.01 kg / t+2.24 kg / t75.78%
Good aquaplaning resistance, good handling with short wet and dry braking.
High wear resulting in poor value.
Good.

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8th: Michelin Primacy 4

Michelin Primacy 4
  • 205/55 R16 91V
  • EU Label: C/A/68
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking10th35.8 M34.1 M+1.7 M95.25%
Dry Handling19th94.4 Km/H96.5 Km/H-2.1 Km/H97.82%
Wet Braking5th47.5 M46.2 M+1.3 M97.26%
Wet Handling13th76.8 Km/H78.8 Km/H-2 Km/H97.46%
Straight Aqua5th83.2 Km/H86.1 Km/H-2.9 Km/H96.63%
Noise2nd67.3 dB66.6 dB+0.7 dB98.96%
Wear2nd44200 KM47940 KM-3740 KM92.2%
Value7th7.24 Price/10005.74 Price/1000+1.5 Price/100079.28%
Price19th320 215 +105 67.19%
Rolling Resistance4th7.77 kg / t7.01 kg / t+0.76 kg / t90.22%
Premium tyres with short wet and dry braking distances, very low rolling resistance very low wear, good comfort.
Sluggish handling.
Good.

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9th: Firestone RoadHawk

Firestone RoadHawk
  • 205/55 R16 91V
  • EU Label: C/A/70
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking9th35.7 M34.1 M+1.6 M95.52%
Dry Handling3rd96.1 Km/H96.5 Km/H-0.4 Km/H99.59%
Wet Braking8th49.3 M46.2 M+3.1 M93.71%
Wet Handling1st78.8 Km/H100%
Straight Aqua3rd84.3 Km/H86.1 Km/H-1.8 Km/H97.91%
Noise20th69.9 dB66.6 dB+3.3 dB95.28%
Wear16th27880 KM47940 KM-20060 KM58.16%
Value16th9.15 Price/10005.74 Price/1000+3.41 Price/100062.73%
Price7th255 215 +40 84.31%
Rolling Resistance10th8.51 kg / t7.01 kg / t+1.5 kg / t82.37%
Precise driving behaviour in the wet and dry, saafe aquaplaning characteristics, short dry braking.
High wear / low value.
Good.

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9th: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
  • 205/55 R16 91V
  • EU Label: B/A/69
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking14th36.1 M34.1 M+2 M94.46%
Dry Handling16th94.9 Km/H96.5 Km/H-1.6 Km/H98.34%
Wet Braking11th49.5 M46.2 M+3.3 M93.33%
Wet Handling16th76.5 Km/H78.8 Km/H-2.3 Km/H97.08%
Straight Aqua17th80.1 Km/H86.1 Km/H-6 Km/H93.03%
Noise10th68.6 dB66.6 dB+2 dB97.08%
Wear1st47940 KM100%
Value1st5.74 Price/1000100%
Price15th275 215 +60 78.18%
Rolling Resistance2nd7.24 kg / t7.01 kg / t+0.23 kg / t96.82%
Lowest wear on test, best value tyre on test, very low rolling resistance, good ride comfort.
Slightly delayed steering.
Good.

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11th: Uniroyal RainSport 5

Uniroyal RainSport 5
  • 205/55 R16 91V
  • EU Label: C/A/71
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking19th37.4 M34.1 M+3.3 M91.18%
Dry Handling20th94.3 Km/H96.5 Km/H-2.2 Km/H97.72%
Wet Braking13th49.9 M46.2 M+3.7 M92.59%
Wet Handling6th78 Km/H78.8 Km/H-0.8 Km/H98.98%
Straight Aqua1st86.1 Km/H100%
Noise7th68.3 dB66.6 dB+1.7 dB97.51%
Wear10th32300 KM47940 KM-15640 KM67.38%
Value10th8.05 Price/10005.74 Price/1000+2.31 Price/100071.3%
Price9th260 215 +45 82.69%
Rolling Resistance17th9.24 kg / t7.01 kg / t+2.23 kg / t75.87%
Best aquaplaning resistance, stable balanced handling in the wet.
Understeer in the dry, high rolling resistance.
Acceptable.

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11th: Toyo Proxes Comfort

Toyo Proxes Comfort
  • 205/55 R16 91V
  • EU Label: C/A/70
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking6th35.2 M34.1 M+1.1 M96.88%
Dry Handling4th96 Km/H96.5 Km/H-0.5 Km/H99.48%
Wet Braking19th51.9 M46.2 M+5.7 M89.02%
Wet Handling9th77.6 Km/H78.8 Km/H-1.2 Km/H98.48%
Straight Aqua17th80.1 Km/H86.1 Km/H-6 Km/H93.03%
Noise10th68.6 dB66.6 dB+2 dB97.08%
Wear11th31960 KM47940 KM-15980 KM66.67%
Value13th8.29 Price/10005.74 Price/1000+2.55 Price/100069.24%
Price12th265 215 +50 81.13%
Rolling Resistance15th9.13 kg / t7.01 kg / t+2.12 kg / t76.78%
Good in the dry, short dry braking.
Long wet braking, high rolling resistance.
Acceptable.

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11th: Maxxis Premitra HP5

Maxxis Premitra HP5
  • 205/55 R16 91V
  • EU Label: C/A/70
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking4th35 M34.1 M+0.9 M97.43%
Dry Handling6th95.9 Km/H96.5 Km/H-0.6 Km/H99.38%
Wet Braking18th50.4 M46.2 M+4.2 M91.67%
Wet Handling11th77.3 Km/H78.8 Km/H-1.5 Km/H98.1%
Straight Aqua8th82.9 Km/H86.1 Km/H-3.2 Km/H96.28%
Noise14th68.7 dB66.6 dB+2.1 dB96.94%
Wear16th27880 KM47940 KM-20060 KM58.16%
Value14th8.97 Price/10005.74 Price/1000+3.23 Price/100063.99%
Price4th250 215 +35 86%
Rolling Resistance18th9.25 kg / t7.01 kg / t+2.24 kg / t75.78%
Good aquaplaning resistance, dynamic wet and dry handling, short dry braking.
High wear, high rolling resistance.
Acceptable.

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11th: BFGoodrich Advantage

BFGoodrich Advantage
  • 205/55 R16 91V
  • EU Label: C/A/70
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking18th36.7 M34.1 M+2.6 M92.92%
Dry Handling2nd96.2 Km/H96.5 Km/H-0.3 Km/H99.69%
Wet Braking13th49.9 M46.2 M+3.7 M92.59%
Wet Handling20th75.4 Km/H78.8 Km/H-3.4 Km/H95.69%
Straight Aqua13th81.3 Km/H86.1 Km/H-4.8 Km/H94.43%
Noise6th67.5 dB66.6 dB+0.9 dB98.67%
Wear9th33320 KM47940 KM-14620 KM69.5%
Value11th8.1 Price/10005.74 Price/1000+2.36 Price/100070.86%
Price13th270 215 +55 79.63%
Rolling Resistance8th8.31 kg / t7.01 kg / t+1.3 kg / t84.36%
Dynamic handling and precise steering in the dry.
Understeer in the wet.
Acceptable.

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15th: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
  • 205/55 R16 91V
  • EU Label: C/A/67
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking10th35.8 M34.1 M+1.7 M95.25%
Dry Handling8th95.8 Km/H96.5 Km/H-0.7 Km/H99.27%
Wet Braking7th49.1 M46.2 M+2.9 M94.09%
Wet Handling18th76.2 Km/H78.8 Km/H-2.6 Km/H96.7%
Straight Aqua5th83.2 Km/H86.1 Km/H-2.9 Km/H96.63%
Noise8th68.4 dB66.6 dB+1.8 dB97.37%
Wear8th35020 KM47940 KM-12920 KM73.05%
Value6th7.14 Price/10005.74 Price/1000+1.4 Price/100080.39%
Price4th250 215 +35 86%
Rolling Resistance14th8.97 kg / t7.01 kg / t+1.96 kg / t78.15%
Balanced handling and short braking in the dry, well priced.
Average steering precision and low grip in the wet.
Acceptable.

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15th: Fulda EcoControl HP2

Fulda EcoControl HP2
  • 205/55 R16 91V
  • EU Label: C/B/70
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking13th36 M34.1 M+1.9 M94.72%
Dry Handling14th95.3 Km/H96.5 Km/H-1.2 Km/H98.76%
Wet Braking20th52.8 M46.2 M+6.6 M87.5%
Wet Handling9th77.6 Km/H78.8 Km/H-1.2 Km/H98.48%
Straight Aqua4th83.8 Km/H86.1 Km/H-2.3 Km/H97.33%
Noise14th68.7 dB66.6 dB+2.1 dB96.94%
Wear6th37060 KM47940 KM-10880 KM77.3%
Value4th7.02 Price/10005.74 Price/1000+1.28 Price/100081.77%
Price9th260 215 +45 82.69%
Rolling Resistance7th8.29 kg / t7.01 kg / t+1.28 kg / t84.56%
Very good aquaplaning resistance, nice balanced handling in the wet.
Longest wet braking, slow steering in the dry.
Acceptable.

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17th: Nokian WetProof

Nokian WetProof
  • 205/55 R16 91V
  • EU Label: C/A/68
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking5th35.1 M34.1 M+1 M97.15%
Dry Handling10th95.7 Km/H96.5 Km/H-0.8 Km/H99.17%
Wet Braking11th49.5 M46.2 M+3.3 M93.33%
Wet Handling8th77.7 Km/H78.8 Km/H-1.1 Km/H98.6%
Straight Aqua13th81.3 Km/H86.1 Km/H-4.8 Km/H94.43%
Noise2nd67.3 dB66.6 dB+0.7 dB98.96%
Wear20th26180 KM47940 KM-21760 KM54.61%
Value20th9.93 Price/10005.74 Price/1000+4.19 Price/100057.8%
Price9th260 215 +45 82.69%
Rolling Resistance5th8.07 kg / t7.01 kg / t+1.06 kg / t86.86%
Good in the dry and wet.
Highest wear on test, lowest value on test.
Acceptable.

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17th: Kleber Dynaxer HP4

Kleber Dynaxer HP4
  • 205/55 R16 91V
  • EU Label: C/A/68
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking15th36.2 M34.1 M+2.1 M94.2%
Dry Handling17th94.8 Km/H96.5 Km/H-1.7 Km/H98.24%
Wet Braking8th49.3 M46.2 M+3.1 M93.71%
Wet Handling16th76.5 Km/H78.8 Km/H-2.3 Km/H97.08%
Straight Aqua16th80.9 Km/H86.1 Km/H-5.2 Km/H93.96%
Noise1st66.6 dB100%
Wear13th30600 KM47940 KM-17340 KM63.83%
Value12th8.17 Price/10005.74 Price/1000+2.43 Price/100070.26%
Price4th250 215 +35 86%
Rolling Resistance6th8.18 kg / t7.01 kg / t+1.17 kg / t85.7%
Low noise, low rolling resistance.
Understeer and sluggish steering in the dry and wet.
Acceptable.

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19th: Dunlop Sport BluResponse

Dunlop Sport BluResponse
  • 205/55 R16 91V
  • EU Label: B/A/70
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking7th35.4 M34.1 M+1.3 M96.33%
Dry Handling18th94.5 Km/H96.5 Km/H-2 Km/H97.93%
Wet Braking17th50.3 M46.2 M+4.1 M91.85%
Wet Handling15th76.6 Km/H78.8 Km/H-2.2 Km/H97.21%
Straight Aqua9th82.3 Km/H86.1 Km/H-3.8 Km/H95.59%
Noise18th69.1 dB66.6 dB+2.5 dB96.38%
Wear16th27880 KM47940 KM-20060 KM58.16%
Value19th9.68 Price/10005.74 Price/1000+3.94 Price/100059.3%
Price13th270 215 +55 79.63%
Rolling Resistance3rd7.28 kg / t7.01 kg / t+0.27 kg / t96.29%
Good aquaplaning resistance, short dry braking, low rolling resistance.
Understeer in the dry and wet, slow steering, low value.
Acceptable.

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20th: Nexen N Blue HD+

Nexen N Blue HD Plus
  • 205/55 R16 91V
  • EU Label: C/B/70
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking10th35.8 M34.1 M+1.7 M95.25%
Dry Handling13th95.4 Km/H96.5 Km/H-1.1 Km/H98.86%
Wet Braking16th50.2 M46.2 M+4 M92.03%
Wet Handling19th76 Km/H78.8 Km/H-2.8 Km/H96.45%
Straight Aqua20th79.3 Km/H86.1 Km/H-6.8 Km/H92.1%
Noise8th68.4 dB66.6 dB+1.8 dB97.37%
Wear15th30260 KM47940 KM-17680 KM63.12%
Value9th7.6 Price/10005.74 Price/1000+1.86 Price/100075.53%
Price2nd230 215 +15 93.48%
Rolling Resistance16th9.14 kg / t7.01 kg / t+2.13 kg / t76.7%
STable safe handling and short braking in the dry, low price.
Slow steering and understeer in the wet, average wear.
Acceptable.

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