2024 | 225/45R17 | Summer - Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test
The Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test 2024 compared nine premium summer tyres. The winner was the Continental PremiumContact 7 , which achieved the best results in most disciplines, ahead of Pirelli and Hankook .
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Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
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Continental PremiumContact 7
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Auto Zeitung summer tire test 2024
It compared nine premium touring summer tires in size 225/45 R17, evaluating their performance in various driving conditions - dry, wet, aquaplaning, noise and rolling resistance .
The star of the test was the Continental PremiumContact 7, which achieved the best results in most disciplines, especially in braking and handling on both dry and wet roads, confirming its position as a versatile high-performance summer tire.
It was closely followed by the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 and Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3, which also showed strengths in handling and comfort.
The test also highlighted differences between models in aquaplaning and rolling resistance, which can affect safety and fuel economy, making this test a valuable resource for motorists when choosing summer tires.
2024 | 225/45R17 | Summer - Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test
9 products · click a column to sort| # | Tyre | Price from | Dry braking [m] ↕ | Dry manoeuvring [s] ↕ | Wet braking [m] ↕ | Wet manoeuvring [s] ↕ | Aquaplaning straight [Km/h] ↕ | Volume [dB] ↕ | Rolling resistance [kg/t] ↕ |
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| 1. | Continental PremiumContact 7 ✓ Available in size 225/45 R17 | from 94 € | 32.9 | 75.3 | 39.5 | 77.7 | 82.3 | 72 | 8.6 |
| 2. | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 ✓ Available in size 225/45 R17 | from 92 € | 33 | 75.6 | 41.9 | 78.2 | 81.4 | 71 | 8.2 |
| 3. | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 ✓ Available in size 225/45 R17 | from 100 € | 33.3 | 76.5 | 40.9 | 78 | 79.4 | 70 | 8.7 |
| 4. | Vredestein Ultrac ✕ Unavailable in size 225/45 R17 | — | 33.7 | 75.7 | 44.1 | 78.4 | 79.3 | 71 | 7.9 |
| 5. | Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN ✓ Available in size 225/45 R17 | from 69 € | 34.2 | 76.6 | 43.1 | 78.8 | 84.2 | 72 | 7.8 |
| 6. | Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun ✕ Unavailable in size 225/45 R17 | — | 34.3 | 76.4 | 43.2 | 79.2 | 79.2 | 71 | 8.9 |
| 7. | Michelin Primacy 4+ ✓ Available in size 225/45 R17 | from 94 € | 33.6 | 76.4 | 44.6 | 80.8 | 81.9 | 70 | 7.6 |
| 8. | Maxxis Premitra HP5 ✕ Unavailable in size 225/45 R17 | — | 34.2 | 76 | 43.3 | 80.6 | 83.2 | 73 | 8.8 |
| 9. | Bridgestone Turanza 6 ✓ Available in size 225/45 R17 | from 87 € | 34.8 | 76.8 | 43.2 | 80.6 | 76.8 | 71 | 7.6 |
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Volume [dB]
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The Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test 2024 compared nine premium summer tyres. The winner was the Continental PremiumContact 7 , which achieved the best results in most disciplines, ahead of Pirelli and Hankook .