In view of the large number of different brands and tire profiles, it is not exactly easy to find the right summer tires to find and keep track of. But which summer tires are then recommendable and safe? A valuable aid to decision-making are the summer tire tests by independent test organizations.
Summer tires have compared to winter tires much larger tread blocks and have fewer sipes. Especially in the warm season, they ensure safety on the asphalt. on this page you will find all reports and test ratings for summer tires 2021. Here they meet exclusively tires with distinction, which are finally called test winner or are to be regarded as very good as well as recommendable tires.
Independent trade magazines and testing organizations, like for example the ADAC, automotorsport, autobild, GTu, stiftung warentest and others, regularly carry out comprehensive tire tests with countless tire models from leading manufacturers through.
Nevertheless summer tires not having to contend with snow- and ice-covered roads, the issue of safety should not be underestimated. On the one hand summer tires usually covered longer distances, for example to reach a more distant vacation destination, on the other hand also counts for summer tires every single braking meter. A braking distance reduced by just a few centimeters can prevent serious damage.
With the independent tests besides such safety aspects as braking distance on dry and wet roads, many other factors are tested and finally evaluated. in addition to interior and exterior noise, fuel consumption and wear play an important role.
About our overview of the different summer tires in the test you will find out within a very short time which summer tires have performed particularly well and thus convinced the test organizations as well as specialist magazines.
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Summer tires test 2021 – test reports& results
Which summer tires in different tests you can find out which tires have performed particularly well in our overview. The evaluations of the specialized agencies and tire magazines to the test winners are sorted according to tire mark in the detail explained.
For better clarity and comparability, the results are shown separately by tire size and test source.
Bridgestone potenza sport – the test winner 2021
The specialist magazines sportauto, autobild and autobild sportcars rated the bridgestone potenza sport with "exemplary" and "very good" ratings. With the comprehensive summer tire test the sizes were 265/35 R20, 255/35 R19 and 235/35 R19 tires taken under the magnifying glass.
the test vehicles were a seat leon cupra (type 5F) and a ford mustang. Among other things, the high level of grip on dry and wet roads was positively highlighted. Further information on the strengths and weaknesses of the bridgestone potenza sport you can read here:

Autobild sportcars test verdict: bridgestone potenza sport 265/35 R20 99 Y
STRENGTHS
- New top class sport tire
- Excellent handling qualities on wet and dry road surfaces
- Precise steering response
- Good balance
- Shortest wet& dry braking distances
- Good aquaplaning properties
WEAKNESS
- No
TEST SECTION
- Exemplary
Sport auto test verdict: bridgestone potenza sport 255/35 R19 96 Y
STRENGTHS
- Very high grip level on wet& dry road
- Direct steering response
- High steering precision in dry handling
WEAKNESSES
- Somewhat sensitive to load changes in wet conditions
- Increased risk of aquaplaning in curves
- Increased rolling resistance
TEST SECTION
- Very good
Autobild test verdict: bridgestone potenza sport 235/35 R19 91 Y
STRENGTHS
- New sport tread pattern with direct steering& balanced driving behavior
- Excellent dry handling
- Short wet& dry braking distances
WEAKNESS
- Slightly increased rolling noise
TEST SURVEY PART
- Exemplary
test report 2021 – bridgestone turanza T005
With the summer tires test of the autobild and the ADAC motorwelt the bridgestone turanza T005 in the dimension 205/55 R16 awarded with "good" and "exemplary.
While autobild praised the harmonious steering behavior, ADAC motorwelt highlighted the low fuel consumption. You can read the results of the independent tests here:

ADAC motorwelt test verdict: bridgestone turanza T005 205/55 R16 91 V
STRENGTHS
- Very well balanced
- Good on dry and wet roads
- Low fuel consumption
WEAKNESS
- Somewhat louder
TEST PART
- Good
Autobild test result: bridgestone turanza T005 205/55 R16 91 V
STRENGTHS
- High grip level
- Excellent handling on dry roads
- Harmonious steering behavior
- Short dry braking distances
- Low rolling resistance
WEAKNESSES
- Moderate rolling comfort
TEST SURVEY PART
- Exemplary
Test report 2021 – continental sportcontact 6
While autobild sportcars and autobild den summer tires continental sportcontact 6 rated "exemplary", sportauto came to a "very good" as test result after the extensive tests.
In the tire tests were awarded the sizes 265/35 R20, 255/35 R19 and 235/35 R19 closer look by the jurors.
The test vehicles used included a seat leon cupra (type 5F) and a ford mustang. Thereby the sportcontact 6 from continental convincing the trade magazines of its advantages. The following overview provides further details on the tire test:

Autobild sportcars test verdict: continental sportcontact 6 265/35 R20 99 Y
STRENGTHS
- Balanced top athlete with dynamic handling on wet roads
- Short wet and dry braking distances
- Good ride comfort
- Fuel efficient rolling resistance
WEAKNESS
- Slightly increased rolling noise
TEST TEST PART
- exemplary
sports car test verdict: continental sportcontact 6 255/35 R19 96 Y
STRENGTHS
- With the exception of the slightly longer braking distances at a somewhat reduced grip level, balanced performance on both wet and dry asphalt
- Very low rolling resistance
- Good rolling comfort
WEAKNESSES
- Minor deficits in wet braking
TEST SHEET
- Very good
autobild test verdict: continental sportcontact 6 235/35 R19 91 Y
STRENGTHS
- Well-balanced sport tire with safe handling characteristics& precise steering
- Short wet & dry dry braking distance
- Quiet rolling noise
WEAKNESSES
- Increased price level
TEST SURVEY PART
- Exemplary
Test Report 2021 – continental premiumcontact 6
The specialist magazines ADAC motorwelt and autobild subjected the continental premiumcontact 6 in the tire size 205/55 R16 extensive tests and came to the conclusion that this summer tire is "good" or "very good". "exemplary" is.
A look at the following test results makes clear that the continental premiumcontact 6 convinced the juries
autobild test verdict: continental premiumcontact 6 205/55 R16 91 V
STRENGTHS
- Balanced driving characteristics
- Short wet braking distances
- Stable handling qualities
- Very good mileage
WEAKNESSES
- Average aquaplaning quality
TEST SURVEY PART
- Exemplary
ADAC motorwelt test verdict: continental premiumcontact 6 205/55 R16 91 V
STRENGTHS
- Balanced summer tire
- Top mark on wet
- Good on dry roads
WEAKNESSES
- Slightly increased fuel consumption
TEST SURFACE PART
- Good
Test report 2021 – goodyear eagle F1 asymmetric 5
At summer tire test from autobild and sport auto cut the goodyear eagle F1 asymmetric 5 in the sizes 235/35 R19 and 255/35 R19 with "very good" and "good" from.
Several features were able to convince the car magazines of the quality of the summer tires convince. Among others, a seat leon cupra (type 5F) served as test vehicle. Further information on the strengths and weaknesses of the goodyear eagle F1 asymmetric 5 you can read here:

Autobild test verdict: goodyear eagle F1 asymmetric 5 235/35 R19 91 Y
STRENGTHS
- Good safety margins on aquaplaning
- Short braking distances on wet and dry roads
- Good grip
- Balanced handling on wet surfaces
WEAKNESSES
- Slightly understeering dry handling
TEST SURVEY PART
- Good
goodyear eagle F1 asymmetric 5 255/35 R19 96 Y sports car test verdict
STRENGTHS
- Exceptionally good-natured, easily controllable tire on the wet
- Forgiving, yet still driving-friendly in dry handling conditions
- Low rolling resistance
- High driving stability and decent rolling comfort
WEAKNESSES
- Low dynamic steering response
- Slightly increased rolling noise
TEST SURVEY PART
- Very good
Test report 2021 – hankook ventus prime 3
Autobild came to their independent summer tires test to the result hankook ventus prime 3 in the size 205/55 R16 earned the "good" award.
Among other things the favorable price in connection with the precise steering behavior knew to convince. About our listing you can learn more about the strengths and weaknesses of the hankook ventus prime 3 experienced:
Autobild test verdict: hankook ventus prime 3 205/55 R16 91 V
STRENGTHS
- Convincing driving characteristics on wet and dry roads
- Precise steering response
- Shortest wet and dry braking distances
- Reasonable price
WEAKNESS
- Limited mileage
TEST SECTION
- Good
Test report 2021 – michelin pilot sport 4S
The sportauto as well as the autobild and the autobild sportcars subjected the summer tire michelin pilot sport 4S in the tire sizes 265/35 R20, 245/35 R19 and 235/35 R19 a detailed test. The test ratings "exemplary" and "very good" underline the advantages of the summer tires.
The test vehicles used were a mercedes benz C63, a mercedes benz CLA, a seat leon cupra (type 5F) and a ford mustang. More information about the test results you can read here:

Autobild sportcars-test verdict: michelin pilot sport 4S 265/35 R20 99 Y
STRENGTHS
- Premium summer tire with sporty, dynamic performance on dry roads
- Precise steering response
- Short wet& dry braking distances
- Low rolling resistance
WEAKNESSES
- High price
TEST SHEET
- Exemplary
autobild test verdict: michelin pilot sport 4S 235/35 R19 91 Y
STRENGTHS
- Top athlete with precise steering and dynamic handling
- Shortest braking distances on wet and dry roads
- Good comfort
- Low rolling resistance
WEAK
- High purchase price
TEST SUGGESTION
- Exemplary
Test report 2021 – pirelli P zero PZ4
The summer tires pirelli P zero PZ4 in the tire size 235/35 R19 has been rated "exemplary" by autobild.
Among other things, the short dry braking distances, which are very important in terms of safety, convinced the jurors. A seat leon cupra (type 5F) served as the test vehicle. More about the strengths and weaknesses of the pirelli P zero PZ4 you can read them here:
Autobild test verdict: pirelli P zero PZ4 235/35 R19 91 Y
STRENGTHS
- Convincing handling qualities on wet and dry roads
- High grip level
- Precise steering
- Short dry braking distances
WEAKNESSES
- Increased rolling resistance
TEST SURVEY PART
- Exemplary
Test report 2021 – semperit speed life 3
ADAC motorwelt tested the summer tires semperit speed life 3 in the dimension 205/55 R16 on heart and kidneys. Due to numerous positive characteristics, the tire was rated "very good".
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the summer tires test You can find out more about the outstanding test results here:
ADAC motorwelt test verdict: semperit speed life 3 205/55 R16 91 V
STRENGTHS
- Very balanced
- Particularly good on wet roads
- Good on dry roads
WEAKNESSES
- No
TEST SURVEY PART
- Good
CONCLUSION ON SUMMER TIRE TESTS
The test reports of the trade magazines lead to the following conclusion:
Test winner 2021:
the bridgestone potenza sport 265/35 R20 99 Y is the summer tire test winner 2021. autobild sportcars awarded the tire of bridgestone as test winner and awarded the test rating "very good.
The other summer tire test results:
while the ADAC motorwelt bridgestone turanza T-005 205/55 R16 91 V with "good", the autobild awarded the summer tires the rating "very good.
The sportcontact 6 255/35 R19 96 Y from continental was awarded "very good" by sportauto.
In the independent tests conducted by ADAC motorwelt, the continental premiumcontact 6 205/55 R16 91 V with "good" and with the autobild with "exemplary" from. The summer tires is in the autobild tire test on 2nd place in the test winners list.
The goodyear eagle F1 asymmetric 5 255/35 R19 96 Y was awarded "very good" by sportauto. It offers comfortable and sporty everyday safety in all kinds of weather.
The autobild tire test showed that the hankook ventus prime 3 205/55 R16 91 V has earned the rating "good.
In the tire test conducted by the magazine autobild sportcars, the michelin pilot sport 4S 265/35 R20 99 Y rated "exemplary.
The independent summer tire test the autobild revealed that pirelli P ZERO PZ4 235/35 R19 91 Y to be awarded the distinction "exemplary.
ADAC motorwelt evaluated the speed life 3 205/55 R16 91 V from semperit with "good.
FAQ ON SUMMER TIRES
in view of the different strengths and weaknesses of the various summer tires, no clear answer can be given to this question. Ultimately, the choice of summer tires also always depends on personal requirements and individual needs. How often do you drive your vehicle? What road conditions do you encounter on your usual routes?? How would you describe your own driving behavior? And not to forget: what is the maximum amount of money you want to spend on your tires?
To find the right tire for your needs, we recommend that you visit one of our local stores and take advantage of the advice provided by our tire experts. Together with you, we are sure to find the right summer tires that will meet your needs both functionally and in terms of price. our practical branch finder helps you find the nearest branch in your area.
Do you already use a certain brand in the past years and are you very satisfied with it?? If so, you may discover a suitable tire test for your favorite brand in our test report overview above.
if you are still unsure and are looking for a suitable brand of car tires that stands for reliability and safety? in such a case you should visit one of our erhardt stores in your area. With our many years of experience, we can help you choose the right summer tire to meet your needs and requirements. Our tire test above gives you a small entry guide and contains only brands with high quality standards.