2017 ADAC SUV Summer Tyre Test

Test Summary
Wet BrakingBridgestone Dueler HP Sport
Dry BrakingGoodyear EfficientGrip SUV
Uniroyal RainExpert 3 SUV
WearGoodyear EfficientGrip SUV
Rolling ResistanceBFGoodrich gGrip SUV
Snow BrakingMichelin Latitude tour HP
Snow HandlingHankook Dynapro HP2 RA33
The crossover SUV tyre segment is quickly becoming the most important tyre range for tyre manufacturers. Thanks to the exponential growth in popularity of cars such as the VW Tiguan, Audi Q3 and BMW X3, the 16" and 17" SUV sizes are the quickest growing in terms of volume, and why this year ADAC has tested fifteen 215/65 R16 tyres using a VW Tiguan.

Other than Continental, all the usual suspects have been included in the test, with Goodyear coming out the best of all, and taking the top spot with an all-round balanced performance.

Cooper scored a strong second, more at home on SUVs than regular cars and only slightly struggling in the wear tests, and Firestone placed an excellent third with their new Destination HP, beating the parent company Bridgestone who could only finish in thirteenth overall due to a weak wet performance.

Full results below, as usual ADAC weight their scoring in favour of wet performance.

Results

1st: Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV

Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV
  • 215/65 R16
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 45.2
  2. Dry: 8
  3. Wet: 8
  4. Rolling Resistance: 7.4
  5. Noise: 6
  6. Wear: 8
  7. Overall: 7.8
Very balanced SUV summer tyre, with top marks in the wet and strong in the dry
None mentioned

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2nd: Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport

Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport
  • 215/65 R16
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 41.8
  2. Dry: 7.6
  3. Wet: 7
  4. Rolling Resistance: 7.4
  5. Noise: 5.8
  6. Wear: 7
  7. Overall: 7
Balanced tyre, good in the dry and wet
Slightly high wear

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3rd: Firestone Destination HP

Firestone Destination HP
  • 215/65 R16
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 42
  2. Dry: 8.6
  3. Wet: 6.4
  4. Rolling Resistance: 7.8
  5. Noise: 5.8
  6. Wear: 7
  7. Overall: 6.4
Very good in the dry
Slightly weak in the wet, high wear

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4th: Nokian Line SUV

Nokian Line SUV
  • 215/65 R16
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 40
  2. Dry: 7.8
  3. Wet: 6.8
  4. Rolling Resistance: 6.4
  5. Noise: 5.6
  6. Wear: 7
  7. Overall: 6.4
Good in the dry
Compared to the best on test, slightly weak in the wet. Relatively high fuel consumption

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5th: Pirelli Scorpion Verde

Pirelli Scorpion Verde
  • 215/65 R16
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 43.6
  2. Dry: 8.2
  3. Wet: 6.4
  4. Rolling Resistance: 7.8
  5. Noise: 5.8
  6. Wear: 9
  7. Overall: 6.4
Very good on dry roads, low wear
Slightly weak in the wet

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6th: Semperit Comfort Life 2 SUV

Semperit Comfort Life 2 SUV
  • 215/65 R16
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 41.4
  2. Dry: 7.2
  3. Wet: 6.2
  4. Rolling Resistance: 8.2
  5. Noise: 5.6
  6. Wear: 8
  7. Overall: 6.2
Relatively low fuel consumption
Weak on wet roads

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7th: Uniroyal RainExpert 3 SUV

Uniroyal RainExpert 3 SUV
  • 215/65 R16
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 40.6
  2. Dry: 6
  3. Wet: 8
  4. Rolling Resistance: 7.8
  5. Noise: 5.8
  6. Wear: 7
  7. Overall: 6
Top marks in the wet
Fairly weak in the dry, high wear

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8th: Barum Bravuris 4x4

Barum Bravuris 4x4
  • 215/65 R16
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 40
  2. Dry: 5.8
  3. Wet: 6.6
  4. Rolling Resistance: 7.8
  5. Noise: 6
  6. Wear: 8
  7. Overall: 5.8
Mid score in nearly all categories, has M+S marking
Relatively weak on dry roads

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9th: General Grabber GT

General Grabber GT
  • 215/65 R16
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 40.8
  2. Dry: 7.4
  3. Wet: 5.8
  4. Rolling Resistance: 8
  5. Noise: 5.8
  6. Wear: 8
  7. Overall: 5.8
Good in the dry, has M+S marking
Relatively weak in the wet

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10th: Apollo Apterra HP

Apollo Apterra HP
  • 215/65 R16
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 38.4
  2. Dry: 5.6
  3. Wet: 5.4
  4. Rolling Resistance: 8
  5. Noise: 6
  6. Wear: 8
  7. Overall: 5.4
Relatively low fuel consumption and low wear
Relatively weak in the wet and dry

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11th: Hankook Dynapro HP2 RA33

Hankook Dynapro HP2 RA33
  • 215/65 R16
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 40.8
  2. Dry: 7.4
  3. Wet: 5.4
  4. Rolling Resistance: 8.2
  5. Noise: 6.4
  6. Wear: 8
  7. Overall: 5.4
Relatively low fuel consumption, quiet tyre
Weak in the wet

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12th: BFGoodrich gGrip SUV

BFGoodrich gGrip SUV
  • 215/65 R16
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 41
  2. Dry: 8
  3. Wet: 5.2
  4. Rolling Resistance: 9
  5. Noise: 5.6
  6. Wear: 8
  7. Overall: 5.2
Best fuel consumption, good in the dry
Weak on wet roads

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13th: Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport

Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport
  • 215/65 R16
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 41
  2. Dry: 8.8
  3. Wet: 5
  4. Rolling Resistance: 8
  5. Noise: 6.2
  6. Wear: 8
  7. Overall: 5
Top marks on dry roads
Weak on wet roads

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14th: Michelin Latitude tour HP

Michelin Latitude tour HP
  • 215/65 R16
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 40.8
  2. Dry: 7.4
  3. Wet: 4.2
  4. Rolling Resistance: 8.2
  5. Noise: 5.8
  6. Wear: 11
  7. Overall: 4.2
Best wear result, low fuel consumption
Weak in the wet

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15th: Yokohama Geolandar SUV

Yokohama Geolandar SUV
  • 215/65 R16
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 32
  2. Dry: 6.2
  3. Wet: 1
  4. Rolling Resistance: 8.6
  5. Noise: 6.2
  6. Wear: 9
  7. Overall: 1
Especially good fuel consumption and wear
Extremely weak in the wet, weak on dry roads

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