2013 54 Tyre Braking Test

54 tyres summer touring tyres in 195/65 R15, wet and dry braking, measure the distance. A very simple test gives us a very good overview of the market.

Points to note? The new Dunlop continues to score extremely well, surprisingly Viking manages to get into the top 15, there's a few terrible budget tyres we'd never heard of, and the inclusion of four all season tyres show exactly how much braking you're giving away in the summer months if you chose to run one year round.

All the results below are based on how much further than the benchmark tyre they took to stop. The best in the dry was the Dunlop at 35.5 metres, and the best in the wet was the Continental at 42.5 metres.

Enjoy the big table. Any questions / comments, feel free to post below.

Results

1st: Dunlop Sport BluResponse

Dunlop Sport BluResponse
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 0.8
  2. Dry: 0
  3. Wet: 0.8
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2nd: Pirelli CINTURATO P1

Pirelli CINTURATO P1
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 1.5
  2. Dry: 0.7
  3. Wet: 0.8
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3rd: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 1.7
  2. Dry: 1.4
  3. Wet: 0.3
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4th: Fulda EcoControl HP

Fulda EcoControl HP
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 2.6
  2. Dry: 2.1
  3. Wet: 0.5
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5th: Nokian Line

Nokian Line
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 3
  2. Dry: 1.9
  3. Wet: 1.1
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6th: Continental Premium Contact 5

Continental Premium Contact 5
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 3.1
  2. Dry: 3.1
  3. Wet: 0
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7th: Hankook K425 Kinergy Eco

Hankook K425 Kinergy Eco
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 4.2
  2. Dry: 2.6
  3. Wet: 1.6
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8th: Michelin Energy Saver+

Michelin Energy Saver Plus
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 5.8
  2. Dry: 2.5
  3. Wet: 3.3
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9th: Vredestein Sportrac 5

Vredestein Sportrac 5
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 5.9
  2. Dry: 2.9
  3. Wet: 3
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10th: Uniroyal RainExpert

Uniroyal RainExpert
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 6.1
  2. Dry: 4.4
  3. Wet: 1.7
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11th: Viking Pro Tech II

Viking Pro Tech II
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 6.3
  2. Dry: 3.2
  3. Wet: 3.1
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12th: Yokohama C Drive2

Yokohama C Drive2
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 6.4
  2. Dry: 2.6
  3. Wet: 3.8
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13th: Sava intensa hp

Sava intensa hp
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 6.7
  2. Dry: 3.1
  3. Wet: 3.6
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14th: Kumho Solus KH17

Kumho Solus KH17
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 6.7
  2. Dry: 3.2
  3. Wet: 3.5
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15th: Bridgestone Turanza T001

Bridgestone Turanza T001
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 6.7
  2. Dry: 2.1
  3. Wet: 4.6
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16th: Gislaved Ultra Speed

Gislaved Ultra Speed
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 6.9
  2. Dry: 3.7
  3. Wet: 3.2
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17th: Semperit Speed Life

Semperit Speed Life
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 7
  2. Dry: 3.1
  3. Wet: 3.9
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18th: Nexen N Blue HD

Nexen N Blue HD
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 7.5
  2. Dry: 3.7
  3. Wet: 3.8
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19th: Firestone TZ300

Firestone TZ300
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 7.5
  2. Dry: 4
  3. Wet: 3.5
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20th: Kormoran Gamma B2

Kormoran Gamma B2
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 7.8
  2. Dry: 2.6
  3. Wet: 5.2
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21st: Marshal KH35

Marshal KH35
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 8
  2. Dry: 4.8
  3. Wet: 3.2
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22nd: Debica Presto

Debica Presto
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 8
  2. Dry: 3.6
  3. Wet: 4.4
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23rd: Runway Enduro 816

Runway Enduro 816
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 8.9
  2. Dry: 3.6
  3. Wet: 5.3
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24th: Avon ZV5

Avon ZV5
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 9.2
  2. Dry: 4.8
  3. Wet: 4.4
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25th: Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun

Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 9.5
  2. Dry: 4.8
  3. Wet: 4.7
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26th: Star Performer TNG HP

Star-Performer TNG HP
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 9.6
  2. Dry: 3.1
  3. Wet: 6.5
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27th: Barum Bravuris 2

Barum Bravuris 2
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 10.2
  2. Dry: 4.8
  3. Wet: 5.4
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28th: Riken Maystorm 2 B 2

Riken Maystorm 2 B 2
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 10.3
  2. Dry: 4.5
  3. Wet: 5.8
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29th: Cooper Zeon CS6

Cooper Zeon CS6
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 10.3
  2. Dry: 5.3
  3. Wet: 5
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30th: Nankang Toursport 611

Nankang Toursport 611
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 10.3
  2. Dry: 3.1
  3. Wet: 7.2
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31st: BFGoodrich gGrip

BFGoodrich gGrip
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 10.6
  2. Dry: 3.7
  3. Wet: 6.9
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32nd: High Performer Sport HS3

High-Performer Sport HS3
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 10.9
  2. Dry: 5.5
  3. Wet: 5.4
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33rd: Maxxis Victra MA510

Maxxis Victra MA510
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 11.3
  2. Dry: 4.4
  3. Wet: 6.9
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34th: Goodride R VH680

Goodride R VH680
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 11.3
  2. Dry: 4.5
  3. Wet: 6.8
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35th: Vredestein Quatrac 3

Vredestein Quatrac 3
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 11.4
  2. Dry: 6.5
  3. Wet: 4.9
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36th: Kleber Dynaxer HP 3

Kleber Dynaxer HP 3
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 11.6
  2. Dry: 3.9
  3. Wet: 7.7
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37th: Tyfoon Successor 2

Tyfoon Successor 2
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 12
  2. Dry: 3.7
  3. Wet: 8.3
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38th: Matador MP 44 Elite 3

Matador MP 44 Elite 3
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 12
  2. Dry: 5.3
  3. Wet: 6.7
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39th: Roadstone CP661 Classe Premiere

Roadstone CP661 Classe Premiere
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 12.2
  2. Dry: 5.1
  3. Wet: 7.1
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40th: Durun A2000

Durun A2000
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 12.5
  2. Dry: 5.1
  3. Wet: 7.4
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41st: Landsail LS288

Landsail LS288
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 12.6
  2. Dry: 4.7
  3. Wet: 7.9
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42nd: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 13.5
  2. Dry: 7
  3. Wet: 6.5
Misc:All Season

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43rd: Platin RP 300 Diamant

Platin RP 300 Diamant
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 13.7
  2. Dry: 5.5
  3. Wet: 8.2
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44th: Westlake RVH680

Westlake RVH680
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 14.1
  2. Dry: 4.7
  3. Wet: 9.4
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45th: Sunitrac Focus 4000

Sunitrac Focus 4000
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 14.1
  2. Dry: 6.5
  3. Wet: 7.6
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46th: Jinyu YH12

Jinyu YH12
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 14.1
  2. Dry: 4.8
  3. Wet: 9.3
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47th: General AltiMAX HP

General AltiMAX HP
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 14.1
  2. Dry: 6.7
  3. Wet: 7.4
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48th: Infinity INF 040

Infinity INF 040
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 14.3
  2. Dry: 6.1
  3. Wet: 8.2
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49th: Marangoni Verso

Marangoni Verso
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 15.2
  2. Dry: 5.9
  3. Wet: 9.3
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50th: Hankook Optimo 4S

Hankook Optimo 4S
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 15.6
  2. Dry: 8
  3. Wet: 7.6
Misc:All Season

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51st: Fullway HP 108

Fullway HP 108
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 17.3
  2. Dry: 6.1
  3. Wet: 11.2
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52nd: Kleber Quadraxer

Kleber Quadraxer
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 17.5
  2. Dry: 8.6
  3. Wet: 8.9
Misc:All Season

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53rd: Tracmax Radial F101

Tracmax Radial F101
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 19.7
  2. Dry: 7
  3. Wet: 12.7
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54th: Rockstone Radial F109

Rockstone Radial F109
  • 195/65 R15
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 19.9
  2. Dry: 6.9
  3. Wet: 13
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