Summer tire test 205/55 R16 from the publisher За рулём 2010 г.

Place Model Description / Recommendations Cost
1
Continental ContiPremiumContact 2
Best braking performance on any road
Excellent handling on wet roads and directional stability
Good aquaplaning resistance
Minor handling concerns when performing extreme maneuvers on dry pavement
Unsatisfactory ride smoothness
Increased fuel consumption
For roads with good surface quality. Will deliver pleasure from handling on a wet road.
from 4 440 
2
Nokian Hakka V
Excellent brakes
Good balance of traction and steering characteristics on dry surface
Modest fuel consumption at high speeds.
Minor notes on noise and ride smoothness
For roads with a coating of any quality. Will appeal to those for whom the stability of characteristics is important, regardless of weather conditions.
3
Pirelli P7
Good brakes
Top-notch traction and handling characteristics in extreme maneuvers
Economy at high speeds
Dry road handling
Good directional stability and wet road handling.
Low comfort
Most suited for roads with even surface. Will deliver pleasure from handling on a dry road.
4
Michelin Primacy HP
Good braking
Easy handling in extreme maneuvers on any surface
High fuel efficiency
Low noise level
Weak resistance to aquaplaning
Suitable for roads with any coating. Will appeal to those for whom the stability of characteristics in any weather and modest fuel consumption are important.
5
Toyo Proxes T1R
Good braking performance on wet surfaces
Good balance of characteristics on dry
Excellent aquaplaning resistance
Stable demeanor when performing extreme maneuvers in any weather condition
Minor notes on noise
Good for roads with any surface quality. Will be appreciated by those for whom stability of characteristics in any weather is important.
6
Bridgestone Turanza ER300
Good fuel efficiency
Intuitive handling in sharp maneuvers on dry surfaces
Low noise level
Increased fuel consumption
Minor remarks on ride smoothness
For roads with a coating of any quality. Will show the best qualities on long trips.
7
Goodyear OptiGrip
Best wet traction in turn
Good wet traction on straight
Weak brakes on wet surfaces
Difficult handling on dry surfaces
Increased fuel consumption at 120 km/h
For any roads. Less afraid of deep puddles.
8
Kumho Ecsta HM KH31
Very good braking on wet surfaces
Good aquaplaning resistance in cornering.
The weakest brakes on dry surfaces
Difficult handling when performing extreme maneuvers on dry land
Increased fuel consumption
Mediocre ride smoothness
For roads with good surface quality.
from 2 350 
9
Barum Bravuris 2
Good aquaplaning resistance in cornering
Economical at high speed
Comfortable
Satisfactory handling stability
Weak brakes
Failed balance of traction properties and drift characteristics
Difficult handling during extreme maneuvers
Suitable for any paved roads.
10
Кама Евро 129
Smooth ride
Weak brakes on any surface
Weak resistance to aquaplaning
Difficult handling during extreme maneuvers on dry surfaces
Unsatisfactory directional stability
Increased noise
Most suitable for urban and suburban driving modes on roads of any surface quality.
11
Maxxis M36
Good dry braking performance
Low noise level
Weak aquaplaning resistance
Increased fuel consumption
Difficult handling on wet surfaces
Unsatisfactory directional stability and ride smoothness
For urban and suburban modes of movement on roads with good coverage.
from 10 400