Summer tire test 205/55 R16 from the publisher За рулём 2012 p.

Place Model Description / Recommendations Cost
0
Nokian Hakka Blue
Outstanding wet braking performance
Clear and stable handling on dry and wet roads
Minor notes on noise and ride smoothness
Showed high stability of characteristics and properties regardless of whether the road is dry or wet.

Score: Grand Prix
from 9 940 
1
Bridgestone Potenza S001
Smooth braking on dry and wet roads
Precise course
High speed on cornering.
Loud and harsh
They perform best out of town on roads with good quality hard surfaces, will appeal to driving enthusiasts.

Score: 936
from 19 220 
2
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
Superb braking on dry and wet roads
High speed in the lane change
Comfort
Minor notes on handling during extreme maneuvers on dry road
Best braking on dry and wet surfaces.

Points: 935
from 18 340 
3
Pirelli Cinturato P7
Good braking on dry and wet surfaces
High speed during cornering
Stable handling
Increased noise level
Minor remarks regarding ride smoothness
Will show their best qualities in out-of-town modes, will delight energetic drivers.

Score: 919
from 5 300 
4
Michelin Primacy HP
Low Fuel Consumption
Stable Handling
High Speed Retread
Minor remarks regarding noise and ride smoothness
Will please both in rural modes and in urban.

Score: 917
5
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
High speed performance on wet and dry roads
Stable handling on dry and wet road surfaces
Increased fuel consumption in out-of-town modes
Minor complaints about noise and ride smoothness
Good in off-road modes and in the city.

Score: 915
from 19 420 
6
Hankook K115 Ventus Prime 2
Dry and Wet Road Handling
Stable Handling
Good Braking on All Roads
Increased fuel consumption
Minor remarks regarding directional stability, handling and comfort
Won't let you down in any mode on paved roads.

Score: 899
from 7 720 
7
Dunlop SP Sport 9000
Excellent high-speed stability
Confident on gravel
Economical
Weak braking on a wet surface
Low level of comfort
They demonstrate their best qualities on out-of-town trips on roads with solid and even pavement.

Score: 876
8
Goodyear EfficientGrip
High level of comfort
Fuel-saving in off-road driving modes.
Poor directional stability
Difficult handling when performing extreme maneuvers
Will be liked by those who love comfortable driving and economical (on the highway) driving.

Score: 871
from 31 080 
9
Cordiant Sport 2
Satisfactory dry handling and comfort level
Satisfactory wet handling and comfort level
The weakest brakes on dry road
Increased fuel consumption
Difficult handling on wet surface
Will show their best properties in urban and suburban driving modes.

Points: 857
from 3 200 
10
Yokohama C.Drive AC02
Fuel-saving at any speed
Adequate on-road stability and comfort
The weakest braking on a wet road
Difficult handling during extreme maneuvering
Will appeal to those who are meticulous about fuel economy.

Score: 839
from 17 510 
11
Viatti Strada Asimmetrico
Ride confidently on tread.
Poor traction properties and difficult handling during sharp maneuvering on any surface
Problematic directional stability
Low level of comfort
Suitable for moderate driving modes on good quality roads, not afraid of dirt roads.

Points: 830
from 2 890 
12
Premiorri Solazo
Smooth ride comfort
Confident tread on gravel.
Poor traction properties and problematic handling during sharp maneuvering on any surface
Unsatisfactory directional stability
Increased fuel consumption
Noisy
Suitable for unhurried movement on roads of any quality of coverage, not afraid of dirt roads.

Points: 806