Summer tyre test 205/55 R16 - Autobild 2021
- Winner: Kumho Ecsta HS51
- Best value: Kumho Ecsta HS51
- Testing vehicle: VW Golf
- Tested tyres: 20
Results
Agenda: Best value in test Better than average value Worse than average value Worst value in test
| # | Name | Rating | Price | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kumho Ecsta HS51 | Exemplary |
1-
|
2+
|
2+
| ||
| 2. | Continental PremiumContact 6 | Exemplary |
2+
|
2
|
2+
| £86 91 V + 1 | |
| 3. | Semperit Speed-Life 3 | Exemplary |
1-
|
2-
|
2
| £77 91 H + 3 | |
| 4. | Debica Presto HP2 | Exemplary |
2
|
2
|
2
| £60 91 V + 3 | |
| 5. | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Exemplary |
2
|
2
|
2-
| £71 91 W + 9 | |
| 6. | Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 | Good |
1-
|
1-
|
3+
| £83 91 V + 7 | |
| 7. | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 | Good |
1-
|
1-
|
3+
| £97 91 V + 3 | |
| 8. | Michelin Primacy 4 | Good |
2
|
2
|
1-
| £101 91 H + 12 | |
| 9. | Firestone Roadhawk | Good |
2+
|
2+
|
3
| £65 91 V + 3 | |
| 10. | Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 | Good |
2-
|
2
|
1
| £92 91 Y + 4 | |
| 11. | BFGoodrich Advantage | Satisfactory |
2-
|
2+
|
2-
| £85 91 H + 9 | |
| 12. | Maxxis Premitra HP5 | Satisfactory |
2
|
2+
|
3
| £65 91 V + 1 | |
| 13. | Toyo Proxes Comfort | Satisfactory |
2-
|
2+
|
2-
| £47 0 + 2 | |
| 14. | Uniroyal RainSport 5 | Satisfactory |
2+
|
2-
|
2-
| £80 91 W + 3 | |
| 15. | Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun | Satisfactory |
2-
|
2
|
2
| £65 91 V + 4 | |
| 16. | Fulda EcoControl HP2 | Satisfactory |
2-
|
2
|
2
| £60 91 V + 3 | |
| 17. | Nokian WetProof | Satisfactory |
2
|
2
|
3
| ||
| 18. | Kleber Dynaxer HP4 | Satisfactory |
2-
|
2
|
2-
| £65 91 V + 9 | |
| 19. | Dunlop Sport BluResponse | Satisfactory |
2-
|
2
|
3+
| £85 91 H + 5 | |
| 20. | Nexen N blue HD Plus | Satisfactory |
3+
|
2+
|
3+
| £69 0 + 1 | |
| # | Name | - | Rating | Wet | Dry | Running costs | Price |
Above you can see the results of the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test performed by Autobild on a VW Golf in 2021. This test was performed in 205/55 R16, but is applicable to other similar sizes, especially in the same tyre width (205). Kumho Ecsta HS51 is the best of 20 tested tyres according to tested properties (Wet, Dry, Running costs, ). Other featured tyres include Continental PremiumContact 6, Semperit Speed-Life 3, Debica Presto HP2; Some tyres weren't included in the test, such as Bridgestone Turanza T001, Pirelli Cinturato P7, Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde.
Same size tyres not featured in the test
Tests usually don't cover the whole market - here is our selection what not to miss when shopping for tyres in this size.
