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Auto Žurnál tyre test 2026: 215/55 R18 — summer tyres

Jiri Zelinka Author Jiri Zelinka
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Auto Žurnál tyre test 2026: 215/55 R18

Auto Žurnál compared 10 tyres in size 215/55 R18.

Volkswagen ID.3

Positions follow the original publisher classification.

Discipline positions compare tyres within this test and are separate from the overall finishing order.

Overall results are reproduced from the linked secondary report; the full original score sheet has not been independently checked.

Unavailable source values are shown as — and are not estimated.

Hankook ION Evo (★96)

Hankook ION Evo: 1/10. Auto Žurnál · Published overall result: —.

  • Published overall result: — · 1/10
  • Best discipline position: Longitudinal aquaplaning (1/10)
  • Lowest discipline position: Fuel efficiency (8/10)
Dry braking (m) 34.8
Dry handling (Grade) 7.75
Wet braking (m) 48.6
Wet handling – objective (s) 83.6
Wet circle cornering (s) 11.49
Longitudinal aquaplaning (km/h) 81.5
Cornering aquaplaning (m/sec2) 3.26
Comfort (Grade) 7
Interior noise (dB) 71.9
Rolling resistance (kg/t) 0.7
Fuel efficiency (kWh/100km) 14.12

Continental UltraContact NXT

Continental UltraContact (★70) NXT: 2/10. Auto Žurnál · Published overall result: —.

  • Published overall result: — · 2/10
  • Best discipline position: Wet braking (1/10)
  • Lowest discipline position: Cornering aquaplaning (6/10)
Dry braking (m) 37
Dry handling (Grade) 7
Wet braking (m) 47.2
Wet handling – objective (s) 87
Wet circle cornering (s) 11.71
Longitudinal aquaplaning (km/h) 74.5
Cornering aquaplaning (m/sec2) 2.9
Comfort (Grade) 6.5
Interior noise (dB) 72.4
Rolling resistance (kg/t) 0.59
Fuel efficiency (kWh/100km) 12.95

Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2

Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2: 3/10. Auto Žurnál · Published overall result: —.

  • Published overall result: — · 3/10
  • Best discipline position: Fuel efficiency (1/10)
  • Lowest discipline position: Cornering aquaplaning (9/10)
Dry braking (m) 37.1
Dry handling (Grade) 7.44
Wet braking (m) 48.7
Wet handling – objective (s) 86.4
Wet circle cornering (s) 11.59
Longitudinal aquaplaning (km/h) 72.9
Cornering aquaplaning (m/sec2) 2.77
Comfort (Grade) 6.5
Interior noise (dB) 72.2
Rolling resistance (kg/t) 0.54
Fuel efficiency (kWh/100km) 12.86

Michelin Primacy 5

Michelin Primacy 5: 4/10. Auto Žurnál · Published overall result: —.

  • Published overall result: — · 4/10
  • Best discipline position: Comfort (2/10)
  • Lowest discipline position: Interior noise (7/10)
Dry braking (m) 38.3
Dry handling (Grade) 6.69
Wet braking (m) 47.8
Wet handling – objective (s) 87.3
Wet circle cornering (s) 12.1
Longitudinal aquaplaning (km/h) 77.8
Cornering aquaplaning (m/sec2) 3.21
Comfort (Grade) 6.5
Interior noise (dB) 72.7
Rolling resistance (kg/t) 0.68
Fuel efficiency (kWh/100km) 13.78

Pirelli Powergy

Pirelli Powergy: 5/10. Auto Žurnál · Published overall result: —.

  • Published overall result: — · 5/10
  • Best discipline position: Interior noise (1/10)
  • Lowest discipline position: Cornering aquaplaning (8/10)
Dry braking (m) 37.2
Dry handling (Grade) 7.19
Wet braking (m) 49.4
Wet handling – objective (s) 86.3
Wet circle cornering (s) 11.7
Longitudinal aquaplaning (km/h) 74.8
Cornering aquaplaning (m/sec2) 2.79
Comfort (Grade) 6.5
Interior noise (dB) 71.4
Rolling resistance (kg/t) 0.67
Fuel efficiency (kWh/100km) 13.34

Barum Bravuris 6

Barum Bravuris 6: 6/10. Auto Žurnál · Published overall result: —.

  • Published overall result: — · 6/10
  • Best discipline position: Comfort (2/10)
  • Lowest discipline position: Dry braking (8/10)
Dry braking (m) 39.3
Dry handling (Grade) 6.13
Wet braking (m) 52.6
Wet handling – objective (s) 89.7
Wet circle cornering (s) 12.1
Longitudinal aquaplaning (km/h) 72.9
Cornering aquaplaning (m/sec2) 2.82
Comfort (Grade) 6.5
Interior noise (dB) 72.7
Rolling resistance (kg/t) 0.6
Fuel efficiency (kWh/100km) 12.96

Sava Intensa SUV 2

Sava Intensa SUV 2: 7/10. Auto Žurnál · Published overall result: —.

  • Published overall result: — · 7/10
  • Best discipline position: Cornering aquaplaning (1/10)
  • Lowest discipline position: Fuel efficiency (9/10)
Dry braking (m) 38.2
Dry handling (Grade) 7.06
Wet braking (m) 52.7
Wet handling – objective (s) 87.1
Wet circle cornering (s) 11.77
Longitudinal aquaplaning (km/h) 79
Cornering aquaplaning (m/sec2) 3.45
Comfort (Grade) 6
Interior noise (dB) 72.6
Rolling resistance (kg/t) 0.78
Fuel efficiency (kWh/100km) 14.21

Kormoran Ultra High Performance

Kormoran Ultra High Performance: 8/10. Auto Žurnál · Published overall result: —.

  • Published overall result: — · 8/10
  • Best discipline position: Fuel efficiency (4/10)
  • Lowest discipline position: Wet circle cornering (10/10)
Dry braking (m) 38.7
Dry handling (Grade) 5.69
Wet braking (m) 57.4
Wet handling – objective (s) 93.2
Wet circle cornering (s) 12.55
Longitudinal aquaplaning (km/h) 72.2
Cornering aquaplaning (m/sec2) 3.03
Comfort (Grade) 5.5
Interior noise (dB) 72.3
Rolling resistance (kg/t) 0.66
Fuel efficiency (kWh/100km) 13.27

Imperial EcoSport SUV

Imperial EcoSport SUV: 9/10. Auto Žurnál · Published overall result: —.

  • Published overall result: — · 9/10
  • Best discipline position: Cornering aquaplaning (4/10)
  • Lowest discipline position: Rolling resistance (10/10)
Dry braking (m) 40.7
Dry handling (Grade) 5.81
Wet braking (m) 58.1
Wet handling – objective (s) 91.9
Wet circle cornering (s) 12.19
Longitudinal aquaplaning (km/h) 73.5
Cornering aquaplaning (m/sec2) 3.08
Comfort (Grade) 6
Interior noise (dB) 72.7
Rolling resistance (kg/t) 0.84
Fuel efficiency (kWh/100km) 14.4

TOMKET SUV

TOMKET SUV : 10/10. Auto Žurnál · Published overall result: —.

  • Published overall result: — · 10/10
  • Best discipline position: Fuel efficiency (6/10)
  • Lowest discipline position: Wet handling – objective (10/10)
Dry braking (m) 42
Dry handling (Grade) 5.44
Wet braking (m) 62.3
Wet handling – objective (s) 95.4
Wet circle cornering (s) 12.44
Longitudinal aquaplaning (km/h) 71.1
Cornering aquaplaning (m/sec2) 2.62
Comfort (Grade) 6
Interior noise (dB) 72.9
Rolling resistance (kg/t) 0.79
Fuel efficiency (kWh/100km) 13.76

Auto Žurnál · Secondary measurement source: www.tyrereviews.com