Summer tyre test 215/55 R17 - ADAC 2024
- Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7
- Best value: Kumho Ecsta HS52
- Testing vehicle: VW T-Roc
- Tested tyres: 16
The ADAC summer tire test for 2024 has rigorously evaluated 16 contemporary models of the 215/55 R17 size, targeting small SUVs and lower-middle-class vehicles. This detailed examination has led to a generally positive overall verdict, although some tires exhibited minor weaknesses, warranting a closer inspection of individual scores. Also, the new methodology focuses more on ecology and sustainability.
read more about this test: ADAC 2024 summer tire test: Top picks for small SUVs with a new focus on sustainabilityResults
Agenda: Best value in test Better than average value Worse than average value Worst value in test
| # | Name | Rating | Price | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Continental PremiumContact 7 | Good |
2,6
|
1,7
|
| £118 94 V + 1 | |
| 2. | Michelin Primacy 4+ | Good |
1,7
|
2,2
|
| £167 94 V + 1 | |
| 3. | Kumho Ecsta HS52 | Good |
2,8
|
2,1
|
| £85 98 W + 1 | |
| 4. | Debica Presto UHP 2 | Satisfactory |
2,6
|
2,6
|
| £95 98 W + 1 | |
| 5. | Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | Satisfactory |
2,6
|
2,6
|
| £100 94 Y + 1 | |
| 6. | Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Satisfactory |
2,2
|
2,8
|
| £117 98 W | |
| 7. | Fulda SportControl 2 | Satisfactory |
2,7
|
2,6
|
| £143 98 Y + 1 | |
| 8. | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | Satisfactory |
2,1
|
2,9
|
| £106 94 + 14 | |
| 9. | Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 | Satisfactory |
1,6
|
3,2
|
| £120 94 W + 1 | |
| 10. | Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun | Satisfactory |
3,0
|
2,7
|
| £111 94 V + 1 | |
| 11. | Nexen N Fera Primus | Satisfactory |
2,7
|
3,1
|
| £84 94 V + 1 | |
| 12. | Goodride Solmax 11 | Satisfactory |
3,1
|
3,0
|
| ||
| 13. | Sailun Atrezzo ZSR 2 | Satisfactory |
2,9
|
3,1
|
| ||
| 14. | Semperit Speed-Life 3 | Satisfactory |
2,0
|
3,5
|
| £95 94 V + 1 | |
| 15. | Linglong Sport Master 2 | Satisfactory |
2,9
|
3,5
|
| ||
| 16. | Vredestein ULTRAC | Sufficient |
3,83
|
2,3
|
| £152 94 W + 1 | |
| # | Name | - | Rating | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | Summary | Price |
Above you can see the results of the ADAC 2024 215/55 R17 test performed by ADAC on a VW T-Roc in 2024. This test was performed in 215/55 R17, but is applicable to other similar sizes, especially in the same tyre width (215). Continental PremiumContact 7 is the best of 16 tested tyres according to tested properties (Rating, Enviromental impact, Driving safety, ). Other featured tyres include Michelin Primacy 4+, Kumho Ecsta HS52, Debica Presto UHP 2; Some tyres weren't included in the test, such as Pirelli Cinturato (C3), Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2, Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance 2.
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