Summer tire test of 255/55 R18 size for SUVs from the publisher Autobild 2020 p.

Place Model Description / Recommendations Cost
1
Michelin Pilot Sport PS4 SUV
Outstanding handling on any surface
High braking performance on both dry and wet roads
High aquaplaning resistance, Excellent cornering stability on wet asphalt.
high price
from 18 160 
2
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 SUV
Balanced performance
high steering accuracy and effective braking on wet and dry roads.
slightly increased rolling resistance
3
Vredestein Ultrac Satin
Good price/quality ratio
Dynamic handling on wet surfaces
Low noise level
Low rolling resistance.
Moderate traction on gravel
from 10 310 
4
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV
Exceptional handling and short stopping distance on dry surfaces
good on-road comfort
confident behaviour on wet asphalt.
Moderate traction on wet grass
from 11 550 
5
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
Smooth and quiet ride
safe and stable handling on wet and dry roads
comfort
only average results off-road
from 10 060 
6
Barum Bravuris 5HM
High traction on graphs and sand
good comfort
low rolling resistance
affordable price.
insufficient maneuverability on dry asphalt

long braking distance on wet road

moderate grip on grass
from 8 820 
6
Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV
Enhanced safety reserves during aquaplaning
stable handling on off-road and dry road.
moderate grip on the road
increased braking distance and delayed steering wheel response on wet asphalt
from 8 370 
8
Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport
High traction on sand and gravel
stable handling on dry roads
low noise level.
Poor resistance to aquaplaning
increased braking distance on wet roads
9
Nokian PowerProof SUV
Good aquaplaning safety reserves
low noise levels
low rolling resistance
Increased stopping distance on wet asphalt
average handling
10
Competitive pricing
very long braking distance on wet and dry surfaces
weak steering sensitivity
dangerous insufficient maneuverability