Summer Tire Test 195/55 R16 from the publisher Auto Motor und Sport 2026 p.

Place Model Description / Recommendations Cost
2
Vredestein Ultrac+
Short braking distance and overall high level of safety on wet surfaces
Inaccurate steering response on dry pavement
Increased rolling resistance
Increased noise
Verdict: Very good
3
Michelin Primacy 5
Balanced behavior and very good handling on dry and, especially, wet surfaces
Good controllability in corners
High resistance to aquaplaning
Relatively long braking distance on dry pavement
Could slightly improve stability when performing emergency maneuvers
Not the best shock absorption properties
Verdict: Good
from 12 480 
4
Falken e.Ziex
Short braking distance and good handling on dry pavement
Very good ride smoothness
Relatively long braking distance and unstable handling on wet pavement
Verdict: Good
4
Firestone Roadhawk 2
Short braking distance and good handling on wet roads
High resistance to aquaplaning
Good lateral stability on dry roads
Slowed-down reactions to steering wheel turns on dry surfaces
High rolling resistance
Slightly reduced comfort level
Verdict: Good
6
Continental ContiEcoContact 6
Very low rolling resistance
Low interior noise level
Stable handling on dry pavement
Relatively weak performance on wet surfaces
Relatively long braking distance on dry pavement
Since the developers had the goal of increasing energy efficiency, the properties on the wet road suffered

Verdict: Good
from 4 110 
8
Giti GitiSynergy H2
Good handling on dry pavement
Good ride comfort
Average braking effectiveness and lateral stability on a wet surface
Verdict: Good