Summer tire test 205/55 R16 from the publisher За рулём 2011 p.

The 2011 test of the most popular tire size by Russian automobile magazine Za Rulem.
Place Model Description / Recommendations Cost
1
Pirelli Cinturato P7
Best stopping performance on wet, very good on dry
Excellent combination of lateral grip and steer response
Excellent handling
Low level of comfort
Minor comments on high-speed directional stability
Deliver driving pleasure on any road and allow you to stop in time.

Rating: 944
Price/Quality: 3.81
from 5 300 
2
Nokian Hakka V
Very good braking, balance of lateral traction properties and steering characteristics on any surface
Stably controlled in any mode
Economical
Minor remarks on course stability and comfort

Suitable for any driving mode, while being economical.

Rating: 924
Price/Quality: 4.22
3
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
Excellent braking on wet road
Combination of traction characteristics and directional stability
Clearly holds course
Economical
Minor remarks on handling in extreme modes on dry pavement and ride smoothness
Will please when driving fast. Will not save on a wet road.

Score: 919
Price/Quality: 4.03
from 19 420 
4
Michelin Primacy HP
Good braking
Smooth handling
Economical at high speeds
Silent
Minor remarks on handling during turn and ride smoothness
Will please on the highway at high speed.

Rating: 917
Price/Quality: 4.24
5
Kumho Ecsta HM KH31
Good lap times
Good balanced lateral grip and understeer behaviour on dry roads
Minor comments on handling during extreme maneuvering and comfort
Blisters on the sidewalls
Suitable for any paved roads.

Points: 894
Price/Quality: 3.91
6
Continental ContiPremiumContact 2
Excellent dry braking, very good wet.
Poor handling during extreme maneuvering
Increased fuel consumption
Suitable for any asphalt road at any driving mode.

Rating: 889
Price/Quality: 4.61
from 6 740 
7
Hankook K105 Ventus Prime
Economical at 90 km/h
Quiet
Even in quality and rating
Hard
Suitable for any roads in any driving mode.

Score: 889
Price/Quality: 4.39
8
Cordiant Comfort
Mid braking performance on dry and wet roads
Handling on dirt roads is assured.
Difficult handling when performing extreme maneuvers on dry land
Suitable for any road at any driving mode.

Score: 873
Price/Quality: 3.21
9
Maxxis MA i-Pro Victra i-Pro
Reasonably economical
Good handling during extreme maneuvers on dry pavement.
Weak brakes on wet surfaces
Low ride smoothness
Suitable for all roads and all driving modes.

Points: 872
Price/Quality: 3.67
10
Sava Intensa HP
Good durability
Low noise
Weak braking
Problematic handling when switching on dry asphalt, complex on wet
Will show their best qualities on long trips.

Rating: 861
Price/Quality: 3.14
from 4 340 
11
Bridgestone Sports Tourer MY01
One of the most fuel-efficient in the test
Quiet
Poor braking performance on wet surfaces
Low balance of lateral traction properties and steering characteristics
Difficult handling on wet surfaces
Harsh ride
Will suit those who value fuel efficiency.

Rating: 858
Price/Quality: 4.31
12
Amtel Planet FT-501
Mud and water on the road
Smooth driving on dirt roads
Weak brakes and problematic handling during extreme maneuvers on dry pavement, difficult on wet
Low directional stability and comfort level
Suitable for urban and suburban driving modes on roads with good surface quality. Good on dirt roads.

Points: 840
Price/Quality: 3.21
13
Infinity INF-05
Fuel-efficient at 90 km/h
Low noise
Economical for high-speed tyres
The weakest braking properties
Problematic handling when switching on any coverage
Course stability
Low ride smoothness
Suitable for slow movement in urban and suburban areas.

Score: 798
Price/Quality: 3.51