Summer tyre test 205/55 R16 - ADAC 2023
205/55 R16 - 2023
Agenda:
Best value in test
Better than average value
Worse than average value
Worst value in test
Enviromental impact1,7
Driving safety2,1
Enviromental impact2,6
Driving safety1,8
Wet
Aquaplaning Cross#1/49
Aquaplaning Longitudinal#1/49
Wet Braking#1/49
Dry
Dry Braking#1/49
Economy
Mileage#1/49
Comfort
Noise Exterior#1/49
Enviromental impact1,6
Driving safety2,3
Wet
Aquaplaning Cross#1/49
Aquaplaning Longitudinal#1/49
Wet Braking#1/49
Dry
Dry Braking#1/49
Economy
Mileage#1/49
Comfort
Noise Exterior#1/49
Enviromental impact2,4
Driving safety2,2
Wet
Aquaplaning Cross#1/49
Aquaplaning Longitudinal#1/49
Wet Braking#1/49
Dry
Dry Braking#1/49
Economy
Mileage#1/49
Comfort
Noise Exterior#1/49
Enviromental impact2,9
Driving safety2,0
Wet
Aquaplaning Cross#1/49
Aquaplaning Longitudinal#1/49
Wet Braking#1/49
Dry
Dry Braking#1/49
Economy
Mileage#1/49
Comfort
Noise Exterior#1/49
Enviromental impact2,7
Driving safety2,1
Wet
Aquaplaning Cross#1/49
Aquaplaning Longitudinal#1/49
Wet Braking#1/49
Dry
Dry Braking#1/49
Economy
Mileage#1/49
Comfort
Noise Exterior#1/49
Enviromental impact1,7
Driving safety2,6
Wet
Aquaplaning Cross#1/49
Aquaplaning Longitudinal#1/49
Wet Braking#1/49
Dry
Dry Braking#1/49
Economy
Mileage#1/49
Comfort
Noise Exterior#1/49
Enviromental impact2,7
Driving safety2,3
Wet
Aquaplaning Cross#1/49
Aquaplaning Longitudinal#1/49
Wet Braking#1/49
Dry
Dry Braking#1/49
Economy
Mileage#1/49
Comfort
Noise Exterior#1/49
Enviromental impact2,7
Driving safety2,4
Wet
Aquaplaning Cross#1/49
Aquaplaning Longitudinal#1/49
Wet Braking#1/49
Dry
Dry Braking#1/49
Economy
Mileage#1/49
Comfort
Noise Exterior#1/49
Enviromental impact3,1
Driving safety2,3
Wet
Aquaplaning Cross#1/49
Aquaplaning Longitudinal#1/49
Wet Braking#1/49
Dry
Dry Braking#1/49
Economy
Mileage#1/49
Comfort
Noise Exterior#1/49
Enviromental impact3,0
Driving safety2,4
Wet
Aquaplaning Cross#1/49
Aquaplaning Longitudinal#1/49
Wet Braking#1/49
Dry
Dry Braking#1/49
Economy
Mileage#1/49
Comfort
Noise Exterior#1/49
Enviromental impact2,1
Driving safety2,8
Wet
Aquaplaning Cross#1/49
Aquaplaning Longitudinal#1/49
Wet Braking#1/49
Dry
Dry Braking#1/49
Economy
Mileage#1/49
Comfort
Noise Exterior#1/49
Enviromental impact2,2
Driving safety2,8
Wet
Aquaplaning Cross#1/49
Aquaplaning Longitudinal#1/49
Wet Braking#1/49
Dry
Dry Braking#1/49
Economy
Mileage#1/49
Comfort
Noise Exterior#1/49
Enviromental impact2,5
Driving safety2,7
Wet
Aquaplaning Cross#1/49
Aquaplaning Longitudinal#1/49
Wet Braking#1/49
Dry
Dry Braking#1/49
Economy
Mileage#1/49
Comfort
Noise Exterior#1/49
Enviromental impact2,3
Wet
Aquaplaning Cross#1/49
Aquaplaning Longitudinal#1/49
Wet Braking#1/49
Dry
Dry Braking#1/49
Economy
Mileage#1/49
Comfort
Noise Exterior#1/49
Enviromental impact2,8
Driving safety2,6
Wet
Aquaplaning Cross#1/49
Aquaplaning Longitudinal#1/49
Wet Braking#1/49
Dry
Dry Braking#1/49
Economy
Mileage#1/49
Comfort
Noise Exterior#1/49
Enviromental impact2,6
Driving safety2,7
Wet
Aquaplaning Cross#1/49
Aquaplaning Longitudinal#1/49
Wet Braking#1/49
Dry
Dry Braking#1/49
Economy
Mileage#1/49
Comfort
Noise Exterior#1/49
Enviromental impact2,6
Driving safety2,8
Wet
Aquaplaning Cross#1/49
Aquaplaning Longitudinal#1/49
Wet Braking#1/49
Dry
Dry Braking#1/49
Economy
Mileage#1/49
Comfort
Noise Exterior#1/49
Enviromental impact2,6
Driving safety2,8
Wet
Aquaplaning Cross#1/49
Aquaplaning Longitudinal#1/49
Wet Braking#1/49
Dry
Dry Braking#1/49
Economy
Mileage#1/49
Comfort
Noise Exterior#1/49
Enviromental impact2,7
Driving safety2,8
Wet
Aquaplaning Cross#1/49
Aquaplaning Longitudinal#1/49
Wet Braking#1/49
Dry
Dry Braking#1/49
Economy
Mileage#1/49
Comfort
Noise Exterior#1/49
Enviromental impact2,8
Driving safety2,9
Enviromental impact3,0
Driving safety2,9
Wet
Aquaplaning Cross#1/49
Aquaplaning Longitudinal#1/49
Wet Braking#1/49
Dry
Dry Braking#1/49
Economy
Mileage#1/49
Comfort
Noise Exterior#1/49
Enviromental impact2,3
Driving safety3,4
Wet
Aquaplaning Cross#1/49
Aquaplaning Longitudinal#1/49
Wet Braking#1/49
Dry
Dry Braking#1/49
Economy
Mileage#1/49
Comfort
Noise Exterior#1/49
Enviromental impact2,9
Driving safety3,2
Wet
Aquaplaning Cross#1/49
Aquaplaning Longitudinal#1/49
Wet Braking#1/49
Dry
Dry Braking#1/49
Economy
Mileage#1/49
Comfort
Noise Exterior#1/49
Enviromental impact2,5
Driving safety3,4
Wet
Aquaplaning Cross#1/49
Aquaplaning Longitudinal#1/49
Wet Braking#1/49
Dry
Dry Braking#1/49
Economy
Mileage#1/49
Comfort
Noise Exterior#1/49
Enviromental impact3,0
Driving safety3,2
Wet
Aquaplaning Cross#1/49
Aquaplaning Longitudinal#1/49
Wet Braking#1/49
Dry
Dry Braking#1/49
Economy
Mileage#1/49
Comfort
Noise Exterior#1/49
Enviromental impact3,5
Driving safety3,0
Wet
Aquaplaning Cross#1/49
Aquaplaning Longitudinal#1/49
Wet Braking#1/49
Dry
Dry Braking#1/49
Economy
Mileage#1/49
Comfort
Noise Exterior#1/49
Enviromental impact2,4
Driving safety3,5
Enviromental impact2,8
Driving safety3,4
Enviromental impact2,8
Driving safety3,5
Wet
Aquaplaning Cross#1/49
Aquaplaning Longitudinal#1/49
Wet Braking#1/49
Dry
Dry Braking#1/49
Economy
Mileage#1/49
Comfort
Noise Exterior#1/49
Enviromental impact3,1
Driving safety3,4
Wet
Aquaplaning Cross#1/49
Aquaplaning Longitudinal#1/49
Wet Braking#1/49
Dry
Dry Braking#1/49
Economy
Mileage#1/49
Comfort
Noise Exterior#1/49
Enviromental impact2,6
Driving safety3,6
Enviromental impact3,3
Driving safety3,6
Wet
Aquaplaning Cross#1/49
Aquaplaning Longitudinal#1/49
Wet Braking#1/49
Dry
Dry Braking#1/49
Economy
Mileage#1/49
Comfort
Noise Exterior#1/49
Enviromental impact3,7
Driving safety2,7
Wet
Aquaplaning Cross#1/49
Aquaplaning Longitudinal#1/49
Wet Braking#1/49
Dry
Dry Braking#1/49
Economy
Mileage#1/49
Comfort
Noise Exterior#1/49
Enviromental impact3,0
Driving safety3,7
Enviromental impact2,8
Driving safety3,8
Enviromental impact3,3
Driving safety3,8
Wet
Aquaplaning Cross#1/49
Aquaplaning Longitudinal#1/49
Wet Braking#1/49
Dry
Dry Braking#1/49
Economy
Mileage#1/49
Comfort
Noise Exterior#1/49
Enviromental impact1,3
Driving safety3,9
Wet
Aquaplaning Cross#1/49
Aquaplaning Longitudinal#1/49
Wet Braking#1/49
Dry
Dry Braking#1/49
Economy
Mileage#1/49
Comfort
Noise Exterior#1/49
Enviromental impact3,9
Driving safety2,9
Enviromental impact3,7
Driving safety4,0
Enviromental impact4,1
Driving safety3,8
Enviromental impact4,1
Driving safety3,9
Wet
Aquaplaning Cross#1/49
Aquaplaning Longitudinal#1/49
Wet Braking#1/49
Dry
Dry Braking#1/49
Economy
Mileage#1/49
Comfort
Noise Exterior#1/49
Enviromental impact3,7
Driving safety4,1
Enviromental impact3,2
Wet
Aquaplaning Cross#1/49
Aquaplaning Longitudinal#1/49
Wet Braking#1/49
Dry
Dry Braking#1/49
Economy
Mileage#1/49
Comfort
Noise Exterior#1/49
Enviromental impact3,1
Wet
Aquaplaning Cross#1/49
Aquaplaning Longitudinal#1/49
Wet Braking#1/49
Dry
Dry Braking#1/49
Economy
Mileage#1/49
Comfort
Noise Exterior#1/49
Enviromental impact3,1
Wet
Aquaplaning Cross#1/49
Aquaplaning Longitudinal#1/49
Wet Braking#1/49
Dry
Dry Braking#1/49
Economy
Mileage#1/49
Comfort
Noise Exterior#1/49
Enviromental impact2,7
Wet
Aquaplaning Cross#1/49
Aquaplaning Longitudinal#1/49
Wet Braking#1/49
Dry
Dry Braking#1/49
Economy
Mileage#1/49
Comfort
Noise Exterior#1/49
Enviromental impact3,1
Wet
Aquaplaning Cross#1/49
Aquaplaning Longitudinal#1/49
Wet Braking#1/49
Dry
Dry Braking#1/49
Economy
Mileage#1/49
Comfort
Noise Exterior#1/49
Enviromental impact1,7
Wet
Aquaplaning Cross#1/49
Aquaplaning Longitudinal#1/49
Wet Braking#1/49
Dry
Dry Braking#1/49
Economy
Mileage#1/49
Comfort
Noise Exterior#1/49
Enviromental impact3,2
Wet
Aquaplaning Cross#1/49
Aquaplaning Longitudinal#1/49
Wet Braking#1/49
Dry
Dry Braking#1/49
Economy
Mileage#1/49
Comfort
Noise Exterior#1/49
Above you can see the results of the ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 test performed by ADAC on a VW Golf in 2023. This test was performed in 205/55 R16, but is applicable to other similar sizes, especially in the same tyre width (205). GoodYear Efficient Grip Performance 2 is the best of 50 tested tyres according to tested properties (Rating, Enviromental impact, Driving safety, ). Other featured tyres include Continental PremiumContact 6, Michelin Primacy 4+, Bridgestone Turanza T005; Some tyres weren't included in the test, such as Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance 2, Bridgestone Turanza 6, Hankook Ih61 Ion St As.
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.
| # | Name | Our rating | Segment | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Continental PremiumContact 7 | 97% | Premium | £87 91 H+ 1 | |
| 2. | Continental UltraContact NXT | 95% | Premium | £113 94 W | |
| 3. | Pirelli Cinturato (C3) | 90% | Premium | £105 94 V | |
| 4. | Michelin Primacy 5 | 90% | Premium | £94 91 H+ 4 | |
| 5. | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | 83% | Upper-middle | £138 91 V+ 2 | |
| 6. | Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance 2 | 78% | Premium | £87 94 V | |
| 7. | Bridgestone Turanza 6 | 77% | Premium | £82 91 H+ 3 | |
| 8. | Hankook Ih61 Ion St As | 77% | Premium | £90 94 V | |
| 9. | Pirelli Cinturato P7 | 75% | Premium | £81 91 H+ 17 | |
| 10. | Firestone Roadhawk 2 | 74% | Upper-middle | £60 91 V+ 2 | |
| 11. | Linglong Sport Master | 72% | Lowcost | ||
| 12. | Nokian Powerproof 2 | 64% | Upper-middle | ||
| 13. | Maxxis Premitra HP5 | 42% | Lowcost | £89 91 V+ 1 | |
| 14. | Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance | 38% | Premium | ||
| 15. | Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance | 38% | Premium | £82 91 H+ 11 | |
| 16. | Linglong Comfort Master | 16% | Lowcost | ||
| 17. | Matador Hectorra 5 | 10% | Lowcost | ||
| # | Name | Our rating | Segment | Price |
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