Tires are not in vain divided into winter and summer. Depending on the season, rubber should take into account all climatic features. So, summer tires are made from more rigid rubber compounds, which provides excellent grip in the warm season. A longitudinal strip on the tread allows you to divert water from the contact patch in rainy weather.
Of course, each manufacturer uses its own tire manufacturing technology. And to answer the question: which rubber is better to choose, as always, tests and reviews help.
See the updated rating, which includes the best summer tires of 2016 according to the test results.
How was the summer tire test
The most important thing to check all the parameters of summer tires is the warm season, therefore 2015 summer tire test will be held at the height of the season, when car owners will already purchase tires, and we will introduce you to the results of last year's test, which is the most relevant in the summer season of 2015.
It is well known that the most reliable results of rubber tests in Russia are published by two editions - “Behind the Wheel” and “Autoreview”. To compile our top ten, we took the weighted average results of two expert laboratories. Professionals evaluated handling, braking on wet and dry surfaces, directional stability, noise and driver comfort.
Rating of summer tires 2015 sizes R15, R16, R17
10. Continental PremiumContact 5
Summer tire rating 2015 year opens economical French tires. The advantages of tires are excellent braking, good handling, directional stability, as well as relatively low fuel consumption. Among the shortcomings are the rigidity of the rubber and not the best handling on wet asphalt.
The average price of tires R15 / R16 / R17 - 3400/4500/7100 rubles.
9. Yokohama C. Drive2 AC02
Tires are made in the Philippines. Main advantages: good directional stability, excellent braking on any type of coating, reduced fuel consumption. The disadvantages of this rubber are its rigidity and rather difficult handling on wet roads.
R15 / R16 / R17 - 2900/3200/5100 rubles.
8. Bridgestone Turanza T001
Japanese tires are expensive. Advantages of Turanza T001 tires: directional stability and excellent results when braking on any surface. Cons of rubber: slightly increased noise, handling is lower than that of competitors in this price class, as well as rigidity.
R15 / R16 / R17 - 3500/3900/7000 rubles.
7. Nokian Nordman SX
Good Russian-made tires belong to the middle class. Advantages of tires: excellent directional stability and high results when braking on any surface. Among the minuses, experts mentioned minor comments regarding comfort and handling.
R15 / R16 / R17 - 2400/2800/5100 rubles.
6. Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
Japanese tires are available in radii R16 and R17. Advantages of rubber: good handling on dry surfaces, as well as excellent braking on any road. Cons - increased fuel consumption, noise and small expert comments on directional stability, ride and handling on wet roads.
R16 / R17 - 3500/5900 rubles.
5. Hankook Ventus Prime2 K115
The advantages of this Hungarian rubber - excellent braking on all types of coating, fuel economy. Cons of tires - minor comments on handling, comfort and directional stability.
R15 / R16 / R17 - 3300/4100/5500 rubles.
4. Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
The advantages of these tires are excellent results when braking on any surface, clear directional stability, excellent handling and economy. Among the minuses, experts noted some comments on comfort and handling on wet roads.
R15 / R16 / R17 - 3200/3900/7000 rubles.
3. Nokian Hakka Blue
The top three dozen, which included the best summer tires of 2015, closes the "premium" model from Nokian. Advantages of the new product are the best result in braking on wet surfaces, clear handling and clear directional stability. Disadvantages of tires - minor comments on comfort.
R15 / R16 / R17 - 2800/3600/6200 rubles.
2. Pirelli Cinturato P7
Italian tires have a lot of advantages - positive feedback, excellent braking, clear handling, and directional stability on any type of coating. Minor comments from experts related to driving comfort.
R16 / R17 - 3700/7000 rubles.
1. Michelin Primacy 3
The best summer tires beat competitors in many positions. Pluses Primacy 3 - the highest speed rearranging the car, excellent braking, better handling and directional stability. Among the minuses, experts noted only minor comments on comfort.
R16 / R17 - 4000/8000 rubles.
