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2021 summer tyre tests: tests, models
Best summer tyres in tests
1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Tested 4x in 2021, 4x in total.
Test results:
- ADAC 2020 235/55 R17 Test winner -
- AUTOBILD 2020 245/45 R18 Test winner -
- AUTOBILD 2020 225/40 R18 Recommended by
Pluses:
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Short braking distance on snow
- Great handling on dry roads
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Great handling on snow
Minuses:
- Below average aquaplaning resistance
2. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
Tested 11x in 2021, 15x in total.
Test results:
- ADAC 2020 205/55 R16 Test winner -
- AUTOBILD 2020 245/45 R18 Test winner -
- AUTOMOTORSPORT 2020 225/50 R17 Test winner -
- ACE 2020 225/50 R17 Test winner -
- AUTOBILD 2020 225/40 R18 Test winner -
- AUTOKLUBCR 2020 205/55 R16 Test winner -
- AUTOBILD 2020 245/45 R18 Recommended by
- AUTOBILD 2020 225/55 R17 Recommended by
- ADAC 2020 235/55 R17 Recommended by
Pluses:
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
- Short braking distance on snow
- Great handling on dry roads
Minuses:
- Below average aquaplaning resistance
- Longer braking distance on dry roads
- Uncomfortable/noisy ride
3. Continental WinterContact TS870
Tested 1x in 2021, 1x in total.
Test results:
- AUTOEXPRESS 2020 205/55 R16 Test winner -
Pluses:
- Exceptional handling on the wet
Minuses:
- -
4. Goodyear UltraGrip 9
Tested 1x in 2021, 17x in total.
Test results:
- HASZNALTAUTO 2020 205/55 R16 Test winner -
Pluses:
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
Minuses:
- -
5. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1
Tested 1x in 2021, 6x in total.
Test results:
- OFFROAD 2020 255/55 R19 Test winner -
Pluses:
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
Minuses:
- -
6. Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
Tested 3x in 2021, 19x in total.
Test results:
- ADAC 2020 205/55 R16 Recommended by
Pluses:
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Great handling on snow
Minuses:
- High drive-by noise levels
7. Esa-Tecar Super Grip Pro
Tested 1x in 2021, 1x in total.
Test results:
- ADAC 2020 235/55 R17 Recommended by
Pluses:
- -
Minuses:
- -
8. Nokian WR SUV 4
Tested 1x in 2021, 3x in total.
Test results:
- OFFROAD 2020 255/55 R19 Recommended by
Pluses:
- -
Minuses:
- -
9. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
Tested 8x in 2021, 12x in total.
Test results:
- AUTOBILD 2020 225/55 R17 Test winner -
- ADAC 2020 235/55 R17 Recommended by
- AUTOBILD 2020 245/45 R18 Recommended by
- ACE 2020 225/50 R17 Recommended by
- AUTOBILD 2020 225/40 R18 Recommended by
- AUTOMOTORSPORT 2020 225/50 R17 Recommended by
Pluses:
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Short braking distance on snow
- Great handling on snow
Minuses:
- Longer braking distance on dry roads
10. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
Tested 5x in 2021, 8x in total.
Test results:
- AUTOMOTORSPORT 2020 225/50 R17 Recommended by
- ACE 2020 225/50 R17 Recommended by
- AUTOBILD 2020 245/45 R18 Recommended by
- AUTOBILD 2020 225/40 R18 Recommended by
Pluses:
- Short braking distance on snow
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Great handling on snow
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
Minuses:
- Poor handling on the wet
- Poor handling on dry roads
- Longer braking distance on dry roads
- Longer braking distance on wet roads