Summer tire test 235/45 R18 from the publisher Auto Zeitung 2026 p.

Place	Description / Recommendations	Cost
1	Continental ContiPremiumContact 7 Good results on dry pavement Excellent results on wet pavement Increased rolling resistance Tires without obvious defects, enhancing safety in any weather conditions	from 15 350 ₽
2	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Excellent handling on dry pavement Very high mileage Good performance on wet pavement Increased rolling resistance Tires with very balanced qualities that combine sporty handling on dry roads with a high level of safety in the rain and excellent wear resistance	from 14 240 ₽
3	Pirelli Cinturato C3 Good performance on both dry and wet surfaces Relatively low resistance to lateral aquaplaning Increased noise Balanced tire, functioning well in any weather	from 29 090 ₽
4	Firestone Roadhawk 2 Excellent resistance to aquaplaning Performed well in slalom on dry surface High ratings on wet surface Mid-range tires that were able to compete with premium products, indicating a good balance of cost and quality	—
5	BFGoodrich Advantage 2 Good balance of characteristics High grip on wet road Low rolling resistance A balanced tire that combines a high level of safety on wet roads with fuel efficiency	—
6	Michelin Primacy 5 Very high mileage Very low rolling resistance Low noise level Relatively long braking distance on a wet road Although Michelin is a very environmentally friendly tire, the reduced grip on wet pavement is a very serious drawback	from 12 480 ₽
7	Maxxis Premitra HP6 Relatively long braking distance on wet pavement Low mileage Tires with poor performance on wet roads, which also wear out fairly quickly	from 4 410 ₽
8	WestLake ZuperAce Z-007 Very high wear Long braking distance on wet road While the braking distance on dry pavement is still acceptable, on wet pavement the tires stop the vehicle for too long. Plus, the tread wears out extremely quickly	from 4 260 ₽
9	Laufenn S-Fit EQ LK01+ Good results on dry pavement Long braking distance and reduced lateral stability on a wet surface On dry pavement, the performance is decent, but in the rain, the weak traction will substantially increase the braking distance	from 8 200 ₽
10	Tercelo Sport D1 Poor performance on both dry and wet surfaces Increased rolling resistance Tires concede to competitors, including those in the budget class, in almost all parameters, which means it is not recommended to purchase them	—