Summer tire test 235/50 R18 from the publisher Autobild 2017 p.

Place Model Description / Recommendations Cost
1
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3
Highly siped tread, excellent on both dry and wet roads, aquaplaning-free.
very low grip on wet grass, high price
Rating: Exemplary

Wet road: 1-
Dry road: 2+
Off-road: 2
from 5 600 
2
Hankook K117A Ventus S1 evo2 SUV
High aquaplaning resistance, extremely short braking distance, good wet traction and decent off-road capability.
only average safety while aquaplaning, high price, not particularly quiet.
Rating: Exemplary

Wet road: 1-
Dry road: 2
Off-road: 2+
from 10 990 
3
Dunlop SP Quattro Maxx
Balanced road tires, excellent wet grip, fair in mud.
Worst rolling resistance, high price
Rating: Exemplary

Wet road: 2+
Dry road: 2
Off-road: 2
4
Michelin Primacy 3
Extremely short stopping distances on dry roads, a pleasant steering response, and a pleasing silence.
only average safety on aquaplaning, very high price.
Rating: Exemplary

Wet road: 2-
Dry road: 2+
Off-road: 2
from 10 500 
5
Continental ContiPremiumContact 6
Excellent traction on dry and wet roads, low rolling resistance, good traction in mud.
only average safety on aquaplaning, high price, not particularly quiet.
Rating: Recommended

Wet road: 2
Dry road: 1-
Off-road: 2
from 6 370 
6
Maxxis Premitra HP5
Excellent traction on wet roads, durability, low rolling resistance, surprisingly great in sand and mud, extremely low price.
inaccurate steering, poor on wet grass and gravel
Rating: Recommended

Wet road: 2
Dry road: 2
Off-road: 2
from 4 570 
7
Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport
Good aquaplaning resistance, good off-road traction
longer braking distance, steering precision, poor handling on gravel
Rating: Satisfactory

Wet road: 2-
Dry road: 2
Off-road: 2
from 18 310 
8
Kumho HP91 Crugen
Good comfort, low noise level, good off-road capability, good value.
only average grip on wet and dry roads, longer braking distance
Rating: Satisfactory

Wet road: 3+
Dry road: 2-
Off-road: 2
from 10 550 
9
Vredestein Ultrac Satin
Very low rolling resistance, good aquaplaning safety, surprisingly good in the sand.
longer braking distance, steering accuracy, poor handling on gravel
Rating: Satisfactory

Wet road: 2-
Dry road: 2-
Off-road: 2-
from 10 310 
10
Impressive traction on gravel, low price
too long braking distance, very low grip on wet road, poor in mud
Rating: Not Recommended

Wet Road: 4+
Dry Road: 3+
Off Road: 2-