Summer tyre test 205/55 R16 - ACE 2019
- Winner: Nokian WetProof
- Best value: Nokian WetProof
- Testing vehicle: Škoda Octavia
- Tested tyres: 9
Results
Agenda: Best value in test Better than average value Worse than average value Worst value in test
| # | Name | Rating | Price | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Nokian WetProof | Highly recommended |
153
|
66
|
45
|
17
|
8
|
17
| ||
| 2. | Dunlop Sport BluResponse | Highly recommended |
152
|
63
|
49
|
18
|
7
|
15
| £71 91 H + 5 | |
| 3. | Continental PremiumContact 6 | Highly recommended |
151
|
62
|
51
|
17
|
7
|
14
| ||
| 4. | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Recommended |
150
|
60
|
51
|
18
|
6
|
15
| £83 91 W + 11 | |
| 5. | Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun | Recommended |
146
|
59
|
48
|
15
|
7
|
17
| £68 91 V + 4 | |
| 6. | Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance | Recommended |
143
|
56
|
45
|
19
|
8
|
15
| £80 91 W + 11 | |
| 7. | Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 | Recommended |
143
|
51
|
49
|
16
|
10
|
17
| £82 91 V + 7 | |
| 8. | Michelin Primacy 4 | Recommended |
137
|
57
|
43
|
17
|
8
|
12
| £98 91 H + 12 | |
| 9. | Pirelli Cinturato P7 | Conditionally recommended |
130
|
52
|
40
|
16
|
7
|
15
| £92 91 V + 13 | |
| # | Name | - | Rating | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | Running costs | Price |
Above you can see the results of the ACE 2019 205/55 R16 test performed by ACE on a Škoda Octavia in 2019. This test was performed in 205/55 R16, but is applicable to other similar sizes, especially in the same tyre width (205). Nokian WetProof is the best of 9 tested tyres according to tested properties (Points total, Rating, Wet, Dry, Rolling resistance, ). Other featured tyres include Dunlop Sport BluResponse, Continental PremiumContact 6, Bridgestone Turanza T005; Some tyres weren't included in the test, such as Kleber Dynaxer HP4, Fulda EcoControl HP2, Maxxis Premitra HP5.
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.
