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The best summer tires of 2021.

2021-05-10

Falken Azenis FK510 - nr 1 w rankingu opon letnich w rozmiarze 225/50 R17.

New tires? Tests make the choice easier.

The need for new tires can be surprising. Winter snows are melting, spring is coming, and temperatures are hovering above freezing. You want to switch from winter tires to summer tires, and surprise, you discover their condition is unsuitable for use. What now? You already know you need to invest in a new set, but which ones to choose, what to pay attention to? Specialized tests, conducted annually by well-known automotive websites and magazines, can help. In this post, we'll present the results of the 2021 ADAC tests. We hope to make it easier for you to choose tires for the new season.

What is ADAC?

Logo automobilklubu ADAC

ADAC is an acronym for the German Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club. The automobile club is the largest motorcyclists' association and the second largest automobile club in the world. It has over 17 million members , including over 1.5 million motorcyclists. Founded in 1903 in Stuttgart, it has been building its reputation ever since. ADAC tests tires, new car models, car seats, provides roadside assistance, and prepares reports on road safety.

Testing criteria.

This year, the ADAC tested tires in sizes 205/55 R16 and 225/50 R17. The tires were subjected to standard braking tests on various road surfaces, examining their impact on fuel consumption, tire life, and ride comfort. Each tire was tested for aquaplaning resistance. A rating was assigned in each category (rating scale: 0.6-5.5, with lower numbers being better). Let's see which tires performed best and received a recommendation. Before we dive into the details of the summer tire ranking, watch a short video report from the testing prepared by the ADAC automobile club.


Test of summer tires in size 205/55 R16.

Continental PremiumContact6 - zajęła pierwsze miejsce w rankingu opon letnich w rozmiarze 205/55 R16.

Fifteen 205/55 R16 tire models from various segments and price ranges participated in the test. This size is suitable for many compact car models and newer city cars. First place went to the Continental PremiumContact 6 with an overall score of 2.2. This premium tire performed very well in wet conditions. The Semperit Speed-Life 3 and Bridgestone Turanza T005 were next in the podium. The former belongs to the economy segment. In this case, the Semperit Speed-Life 3 received the same overall score as the winner (2.2), but performed slightly worse in wet conditions. The Bridgestone Turanza T005 earned a score of 2.3. The premium tire received one of the highest scores for fuel consumption. However, it performed poorly in terms of driving noise. The King Meiler Sport 1, on the other hand, performed the worst in the test.

And which tires performed best in each category ? The Maxxis Premitra 5 performed best on dry surfaces (1.4), while the aforementioned overall winner, the Continental PremiumContact 6, performed best on wet surfaces (1.8). The quietest tires were the Fulda EcoControl HP 2, Nokian Wetproof, Pirelli Cinturato P7, and Uniroyal RainSport 5, all with a rating of 2.7. The Kumho Ecsta HS51 and BF Goodrich Advantage achieved the best fuel economy scores of 1.6. Meanwhile, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 outperformed the competition in terms of wear life (0.6).

2021 summer tire ranking in size 205/55 R16.

Place Tire model Rate
1. Continental PremiumContact 6 2.2
2. Semperit Speed-Life 3 2.2
3. Bridgestone Turanza T005 2.3
4. Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 2.6
5. Kumho Ecsta HS51 2.6
6. Apollo Alnac 4G 2.7
7. Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 2.7
8. Fulda EcoControl HP 2 2.8
9. BFGoodrich Advantage 2.9
10. Maxxis Premiere 5 3.0
11. Nokian Wetproof 3.0
12. Pirelli Cinturato P7 3.0
13. Uniroyal RainSport 5 3.0
14. Petlas Imperium PT515 3.3
15. King Meiler Sport 1 3.6

Test of summer tires in size 225/50 R17.

The test involved 17 tire models in size 225/50 R17 from various segments and price ranges. This size fits many mid-range cars. Which tires topped the ranking? The Falken Azenis FK510 with an overall rating of 2.1. The Continental PremiumContact 6 came in second with a rating of 2.2. Third place went to the Kumho Ecsta PS71 with an average rating of 2.3. The Firestone Roadhawk, in 17th place, earned a 4.9. The Falken Azenis FK510 received very good ratings in the wet performance category and was among the quietest. The tires performed well in terms of durability and dry handling. The Continental PremiumContact 6 performed particularly well in wet conditions and also excelled in dry conditions. It also received a very good rating in the fuel economy category. The Kumho Ecsta PS71 is a model that primarily copes best with aquaplaning, but also offers a short braking distance on dry surfaces.

The unrivaled in the individual categories were:

  • behavior on dry surfaces - Michelin Primacy 4 and Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 (1.5);
  • wet performance - Falken Azenis FK510 and Semperit Speed-Life 3 (2.0);
  • generated noise - Sava Intensa UHP 2 (2.6);
  • fuel consumption - Viking ProTech NewGen (1.6);
  • durability - Michelin Primacy 4, Esa+Tecar Spirit Pro, Semperit Speed-Life 3 (1.5).
  • 2021 summer tire ranking in size 225/50 R17.

    Place Tire model Rate
    1. Falken Azenis FK510 2.1
    2. Continental PremiumContact 6 2.2
    3. Kumho Ecsta PS71 2.3
    4. Bridgestone Turanza T005 2.5
    5. Michelin Primacy 4 2.7
    6. Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 2.8
    7. Esa+Tecar Spirit Pro 2.8
    8. Nexen N'Fera Sport 2.8
    9. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 2.8
    10. Semperit Speed-Life 3 2.9
    11. Glue Dynaxer HP4 3.1
    12. Sava Intensa UHP 2 3.1
    13. Giti GitiPremium H1 3.3
    14. Laufenn S-Fit EQ+ LK01 3.3
    15. Barum Bravuris 5HM 3.4
    16. Viking ProTech NewGen 3.5
    17. Firestone Roadhawk 4.9

    Time to buy?

    We believe that our ranking will go some way to helping you choose the right tires that meet all your criteria. We encourage you to visit our store, where we offer a wide selection of tires, aluminum rims, steel rims, accessories, and professional advice. Use the search engine to select the right tires for your car. Parameters such as width, profile, and diameter can be found on your existing tire.

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