Michelin tires have always had a good reputation, and in this test, they performed above average from the start, which earned them the winner status. Michelin has very good handling in all conditions, and their weakness only appeared in the lateral aquaplaning test, where they dropped to the second-to-last place. For this reason, it is recommended to slow down before turns on a wet road when driving on these tires. You have to pay for all the good things, and the best tires in the test also have the highest price
Continental demonstrated excellent handling on both dry and wet surfaces, and they also received very high subjective ratings for comfort level. However, in the noise test, Continental rolling noise ranked second to last. This is something they still need to work on. Very balanced tires that only lost to Michelin (and only due to noise level)
The test involved second-generation tires that are currently only available on the Chinese market. Overall, Goodyear had very good results in all tests, particularly in dry handling tests, where they took first place. At the same time, Goodyear demonstrated relatively weak resistance to aquaplaning, which may be due to the characteristics of the tread pattern or the composition of the rubber compound. There is still room for improvement, and the resistance to aquaplaning could be even higher
Nexen tires were most surprising for their extremely low rolling resistance, and also, the Korean brand's tires have the highest level of comfort. In terms of external noise, Nexen also performed well, taking fourth place in the corresponding test. However, in terms of handling and grip on dry and wet surfaces, Nexen still significantly lags behind the tires of top-tier brands and is unlikely to take the lead in tests anytime soon. A dark horse that brought a few surprises. However, the overall results are average.
Among all the tested tires, Bridgestone showed the "most average" results, but at the same time, they did not have a single obvious shortcoming. Considering the price, Bridgestone would be a good choice, and they have a good balance between driving performance and comfort, which may be the reason why they are often equipped in new cars in China. Tires with average performance, choosing which is unlikely to be a disappointment
Wanli were the cheapest tires in the test, however, they were able to take a quite decent for the price sixth place, outpacing in the process tires of several much more well-known brands. Wanli have a very low noise level, as well as second place in the rolling resistance test. At the same time, handling on a dry surface and comfort could be better. Tires with the lowest price, but not the worst results
Yokohama ultimately finished in eighth place, as their performance can't be considered exemplary. The tires have insufficient handling on dry pavement, and on wet surfaces, it was even worse, especially in terms of braking - in this discipline, Yokohama took last place with a disappointing result, and this parameter directly affects safety. Additionally, Yokohama was the only tire that lost a large chunk of tread after testing on dry surfaces. The only tires that failed to keep the tread intact, which raises some concerns
Landsail has participated in AB tests before, and if the Landsail LS288 previously performed, to put it mildly, not ideally, then the Landsail LS388 turned out to be even worse, and in fact, the only thing they can stand out with is their low price. The official website claims that the tires combine a high level of comfort with improved traction on wet surfaces, but these statements have been found to be far from true. In almost all disciplines, Landsail took a place either in the middle or at the very bottom of the rating, and they were only able to excel in the rolling resistance test. It's worth noting that Landsail had the highest load index in the test, which may have had a negative impact on driving qualities. Compared to the Landsail LS288, this is not progress, but a step back
Toyo ranks last in the rating, and at the same time, they are not the cheapest in the test. On a dry surface, the tires performed poorly, and on a wet surface, they encountered serious problems, with Toyo taking last place in almost all disciplines. Since Toyo also has high rolling resistance, it's hard to come up with a reason why anyone would want to buy them. The tires showed extremely poor results, so it's not recommended to buy them
