It is not for nothing that tires are divided into winter and summer. Depending on the season, the rubber must take into account all climatic features. So, summer tires are made from harder rubber compounds, which provides excellent grip in the warm season. And the longitudinal stripes on the tread allow you to drain water from the contact patch in rainy weather.
Of course, each manufacturer uses its own tire manufacturing technology. And to answer the question: what kind of rubber is better to choose, as always, tests and reviews help.
See the updated rating where you entered best summer tires of 2016 based on test results.
How the summer tire test was carried out
The most important thing for checking all parameters of summer tires is the warm season, therefore summer tire test 2015 will be held at the height of the season, when car owners have already purchased tires, and we present you with the results of last year's test, which is the most relevant in the summer season of 2015.
It is generally known that the most reliable test results rubber in Russia is published by two editions - "Za Rulem" 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 economical French rubber opens the year. The advantages of the tires are excellent braking, good handling, directional stability, and relatively low fuel consumption. Among the disadvantages are the stiffness of the rubber and not the best handling on wet asphalt.
The average price of a R15 / R16 / R17 tire is 3400/4500/7100 rubles.
9. Yokohama C. Drive2 AC02
The tires are manufactured in the Philippines. The main advantages: good directional stability, excellent braking on any type of surface, reduced fuel consumption. The disadvantages of this rubber are its rigidity and rather difficult handling on a wet road.
R15 / R16 / R17 - 2900/3200/5100 rubles.
8. Bridgestone Turanza T001
Japanese rubber is expensive. Advantages of Turanza T001 tires: directional stability and excellent results when braking on any surface. Minuses 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 rubber belongs to the middle class. Advantages of tires: excellent road holding and good braking performance on any surface. Among the minuses, the experts mentioned minor comments in terms of comfort and handling.
R15 / R16 / R17 - 2400/2800/5100 rubles.
6. Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
Japanese tires are available in R16 and R17 radii. Pros of rubber: good handling on dry surfaces, as well as excellent braking on any road. Cons - increased fuel consumption, noise and small comments from experts on directional stability, ride and handling on a wet road.
R16 / R17 - 3500/5900 rubles.
5. Hankook Ventus Prime2 K115
The advantages of this Hungarian rubber are excellent braking on all types of surfaces, fuel economy. Minuses of tires - minor remarks on handling, comfort and directional stability.
R15 / R16 / R17 - 3300/4100/5500 rubles.
4. Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
The advantages of these tires are excellent braking performance on any surface, clear directional stability, excellent handling and economy. Among the disadvantages, experts noted some comments on comfort and handling on a wet road.
R15 / R16 / R17 - 3200/3900/7000 rubles.
3. Nokian Hakka Blue
Top three leaders of the top ten, which included the best summer tires of 2015, round out the premium model from Nokian. The advantages of the novelty are the best results in braking on wet surfaces, understandable handling and clear directional stability. Disadvantages of tires - minor comfort notes.
R15 / R16 / R17 - 2800/3600/6200 rubles.
2. Pirelli Cinturato P7
Italian tires have a lot of advantages - positive reviews, excellent braking, clear handling, as well as directional stability on any type of surface. Minor comments from experts were about driving comfort.
R16 / R17 - 3700/7000 rubles.
1. Michelin Primacy 3
Best summer tires bypassed competitors in many positions. The advantages of Primacy 3 are the highest speed of car shifting, excellent braking, better handling and directional stability. Among the minuses, experts noted only minor comments on comfort.
R16 / R17 - 4000/8000 rubles.