Summer tyre test 205/55 R16 from the publisher За рулём 2014 p.

The Za Rul test featured 17 sets of tires in the 205/55R16 size. The most expensive tire among the participants was the Pirelli, which took second place in the test. The leader of the test was the Michelin model with a price-to-quality ratio of 4.05. It is the best in braking and handling on a dry road and does not let down on a wet road.

Place	Description / Recommendations	Cost
1	Michelin Primacy 3 Superior dry handling Highest cornering speed Excellent dry lane change and on-centre stability. Minor remarks regarding comfort Undoubtedly the best, virtually flawless. Score: 951	from 10 500 ₽
2	Pirelli Cinturato P7 Excellent braking performance on any surface highest speed on wet and high speed on dry precise directional stability and intuitive handling on any surface. minor comments regarding comfort Good in any mode, in any conditions. Score: 940	from 5 300 ₽
3	Nokian Hakka Blue Exceptional wet braking performance precise directional stability and intuitive handling on any road surface. minor comments regarding comfort Excellent without restrictions. Score: 933	from 9 940 ₽
4	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance Outstanding braking performance on any surface High speed on dry surface Precise directional stability and intuitive handling on dry surface Economical at any speed. Minor comments on handling on wet surface and comfort Will show their best qualities on dry pavement. Score: 930	from 10 840 ₽
5	Hankook K115 Ventus Prime 2 Excellent braking performance on any surface economical at any speed. minor comments on course stability, handling and comfort Suitable for any conditions. Score: 917	from 7 720 ₽
6	Toyo Proxes T1 Sport Excellent braking performance on any surface intuitive handling on dry roads. increased fuel consumption increased noise minor remarks on directional stability wet handling ride smoothness Suitable for any conditions, but on dry roads they still look better. Score: 912	from 19 420 ₽
7	Nordman SX Excellent braking performance on any surface maintains direction clearly. Minor remarks regarding handling and comfort Will show themselves from the best side in country modes. Points: 905	—
8	Bridgestone Turanza T001 Excellent braking performance on any surface, and precise cornering. stiff minor comments regarding handling and noise Will show their best qualities on country roads with good pavement. Points: 891	from 9 120 ₽
9	Yokohama C.Drive AC02 Excellent braking performance on all surfaces steady direction control economical at any speed. stiff poor handling on wet surfaces Will show their best qualities on country roads with good coverage. Points: 886	from 17 510 ₽
10	Continental ContiSportContact 5 Very good braking performance economical at any speed satisfactory on-course stability and handling on dry surfaces. poor handling on wet surfaces stiff Suitable for long trips on high-quality roads, helping to save fuel. Score: 883	from 4 050 ₽
11	Kumho KH27 Ecowing ES01 Excellent wet braking performance economical at any speed satisfactory on-track handling and handling on dry surfaces. Poor handling on wet surfaces low level of comfort The best qualities will be revealed on good rural road coverings, will help save fuel. Points: 876	from 4 370 ₽
12	Cordiant Sport 3 Satisfactory performance in handling, wet grip and comfort. weak braking on dry pavement difficult handling on dry pavement Will show their strong sides in long trips. Score: 865	from 4 380 ₽
13	Nexen N'Blue HD average braking performance economical at any speed satisfactory level of comfort problematic handling on dry pavement complicated - on wet low directional stability Suitable for quiet driving, will help save fuel. Points: 856	from 10 090 ₽
14	Viatti Strada Asimmetrico Satisfactory handling and stability on dry pavement Weak braking on dry pavement difficult handling on wet pavement low comfort level Will show the best properties in out-of-town modes on high-quality coatings. Points: 845	from 2 890 ₽
15	Formula Energy Economical at 120 km/h quiet acceptable ride comfort weak braking on dry pavement unsatisfactory directional stability problematic handling Suitable for leisurely driving, quite comfortable. Score: 831	from 3 320 ₽
16	Aeolus AH01 Precesion Ace Comfortable ride weak braking on dry pavement low directional stability problematic handling on any surface Will please drift enthusiasts. Points: 830	—
17	Contyre Megapolis 3 Satisfactory comfort the weakest braking the lowest speeds when rearranging unsatisfactory handling on dry, problematic on wet coverage problematic directional stability Better than others for drifting. Score: 782	from 3 380 ₽