Summer tires test for r17 crossovers. Comparison of summer tires for crossovers

Let's be honest, most drivers rarely leave the pavement. Much more often the car winds kilometers around the metropolis from home to work and back. This post will help you make the right choice of summer tires for your crossover.

The main qualities that summer tires for a crossover must meet are maximum traction, good grip provided by a powerful tread, comfort, and a long life cycle.

Rating of the best summer tires for crossovers 2016 - 2017

1st place: Continental ContiProContact SSR

The most suitable, against the background of all criteria, is the summer tire model for the Continental ContiProContact SSR crossover. The tires exhibit excellent traction and handling at high speeds and are very quiet and reliable. In addition, the model uses run-flat technology, which will allow you to save flat tires and drive them for a long distance. The only negative is the premium positioning, and, accordingly, the high price, which is justified by the quality of the product.

2nd: Dunlop Grandtrek AT20

Model Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 also meets the listed set of qualities. At the same time, the tread design allows you to use the wheels almost all year round in any weather, with the exception of heavy snowfalls. The wheels will not suit fans of driving 130 km / h and above, although in the city, at rush hour, it is not always possible to accelerate up to 30 km / h. Excellent quality for your money.

3rd Place: Goodyear Eagle LS

The hallmark of the Goodyear Eagle LS is impeccable traction, especially during sharp maneuvers. This feature is very useful when driving in traffic jams and narrow streets, where you always need to be ready to go around a pedestrian or avoid a collision with a driver brazenly climbing into a row. These wheels are quite quiet and wear resistant. According to reviews, many owners were surprised that such reliable summer tires are available at a fairly affordable price.

4th place: Bridgestone TURANZA ER30

For those who love speed and appreciate comfort, you should definitely buy Bridgestone TURANZA ER30 wheels. Powerful central grooves provide a comfortable ride, keep the set course, and also do an excellent job of pushing water without creating a hydroplaning effect. Side protectors allow you to confidently take turns.

5th place: Yokohama Geolandar A/T-S

But, if you are an avid summer resident, hunter and fisherman, then pay attention to the Yokohama Geolandar A / T-S model. The wheels are among the best in the price-performance category, plus their projector has a fairly aggressive design, and a wide range of sizes will find a match for any wheels. The rubber performs well on dirt roads, wet roads, descents and all other conditions that will have to be overcome in order to get to the coveted place where the ides peck.

The Bridgestone Turanza T001 tires were well balanced this time around as they received a C for economy and a B for wet grip on the Euromarking system. At the same time, the Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 tires have already won numerous tests. Last season, this model of the German brand was presented with the addition of the SUV designation, but this year it was decided to abandon it due to internal measures to harmonize the range. The test also includes Pirelli Scorpion Verde tires, which despite being part of the Scorpion family of rugged off-road tyres, are actually thoroughbred road tyres.

The more affordable Falken, Toyo and Nokian will compete with the giants, and it must be said about the latest tires that in terms of design they do not show any desire to conquer off-road, although the abbreviation SUV is present in their name. Nokian also has very good label ratings (“C/A”) and unlike all other competitors, their load index is 100. adjustments in measurements. Which, of course, was taken into account when grading.

Understandably, much lower expectations were associated with the cheapest tires in the test, made by Linglong. The Chinese tire manufacturer is currently actively trying to gain a foothold in the European and in particular the German market through a large-scale marketing campaign, including, among other things, cooperation with the Wolfsburg football club. Linglong tires made their debut in AMS tests back in 2007, when very few people knew about this brand, and then their performance was, to put it mildly, not very high. Whether the work of Chinese engineers over the years has borne fruit will be shown by the results of the new test.

AMS decided to conduct its last test in the sunny Italian south, but when the tires were delivered to the site, the sun disappeared and the region was hit by downpours. In principle, crossovers should cope with such weather, but stable conditions are needed for tire tests, but there was no need to talk about this here. Therefore, while Italy was flooded, and the water even began to wash cars into the sea, the wrenches remained out of work, and both brought Opel Mocco, equipment and the “testers” themselves were doomed to inactivity.

Finally, one night the nightmare ended, the sun dried up the track, and tests began on braking performance, handling and noise levels. The two Moccos were completely identical, which helped save a lot of time, as while one circled the track, allowing the driver to evaluate the tire's handling, the second time after time it stopped from 100 km/h to help rank the tires based on their braking properties. There were 10 runs on each tire, and the results had to be as reproducible as possible, which required full concentration from the driver.

The results left no room for doubt - the Mocco stops fastest on Michelin, Goodyear and Continental tires. The Pirelli and Falken tires were just a little behind, and Bridgestone, Nokian and Toyo were also in the green zone, but the Linglong stopped after only 42.1 meters, that is, their braking distance is almost five meters longer than the best tires.

In terms of dry lap times, all tires were expectedly close to each other, with Pirelli, Goodyear, Toyo and Michelin acclaimed as the best and fastest. The Linglong tires are quite a bit behind the Continental this time around, which don't seem to play well with Opel's ESP. Be that as it may, with rearrangements at a speed of 120 km / h, all tires coped with dignity.

The main differences between tires have become traditionally obvious on wet surfaces, primarily during the measurement of braking distances. First place went to Continental, while Goodyear, Pirelli, Michelin and Falken were less than a meter ahead. Nokian approached the leaders, Toyo and Bridgestone stopped the car near the 28m mark, and only Linglong braked after 30m. All in all, this means that their “C” rating on the label turned out to be quite realistic.

On wet surfaces, the tires need to provide traction not only under braking, but also in corners, and in the handling test the Linglong again had serious problems, due to which the driver had to be very careful to even stay on the track. Even on the circuit track, where there are no quick changes in loads, Linglongs sent the rear wheels into a skid again and again. Buying these tires is definitely not recommended. Toyo and Bridgestone are also a little afraid of water, which is reflected in their cornering behavior and directional stability. In addition, both tires almost matched the Linglong in terms of increased hydroplaning sensitivity.

The best handling in the wet came from the Continental tires, whose excellent performance was only slightly marred by relatively poor lateral aquaplaning resistance. However, they have the shortest braking distance, so they take second place in wet tests. Goodyear, Nokian, Falken and Michelin also do not save in the rain, while Bridgestone and Toyo, although lagged behind, are not so significant.

If the test had ended there, Continental, Goodyear, Pirelli and Michelin would have fought for victory, but there are also environmental characteristics and, first of all, rolling resistance that affects fuel consumption. Economy is hard to balance with good grip in the wet, so engineers always have to compromise. With the exception of Goodyear's 'B' rating, everyone else had a 'C' on the label for rolling resistance, but the label doesn't tell the whole story because legal tolerance limits can be quite wide.

AMS ran its tests using two separate dynamometers, and the tests showed that differences between tires with a “C” rating alone could already be up to 20%. Michelin and Toyo set the tone with a very smooth "slick" pattern that helps save fuel. Goodyear, with its "B" rating, placed in the center of the rankings, and next to them were Continental. As for the tires in the last two places, it must be said that Pirelli's assessment turned out to be too optimistic, but Linglong, on the contrary, assessed the performance of their tires very objectively.

Regarding the results of this test, AMS noted that such discrepancies are the result of both vague classification requirements and the fact that tire manufacturers themselves rate their tires, and there is still no effective control over the reliability of information on labels.

In general, if you need tires for a sporty driving style, and economy is not of fundamental importance, then you can choose Pirelli tires for yourself. If you want a tire that helps reduce fuel consumption without sacrificing too much wet grip, look no further than Michelin. The Continental tires, despite some minor weaknesses, became “highly recommended”, but even they lost to the leader of this test - Goodyear tires, which win thanks to very balanced characteristics and good results in all disciplines.

The ratings for the tested tires are presented in the table
In all disciplines, the winner receives 10 points (the best results in each test are highlighted in green, and the worst in red), and the rest of the results are calculated depending on the difference with the best score. The weighting of the overall score in the wet test is 50%, the dry test is 40% and the environmental test is 10%.

A group of independent automotive experts have compiled a ranking of summer tires for crossovers in 2019. Tires for all-wheel drive vehicles differ significantly from standard models in a number of design features. The proposed review will allow domestic motorists to more confidently navigate the diversity of the modern tire range.

Premium-class tires with asymmetric tread provide a significant reduction in braking distance, efficient and safe handling at high speeds up to 270 km/h, including dry and wet road surfaces.

Developed on the basis of advanced technologies, the Michelin Primacy 3 model differs from the same type of analogues by its excellent grip with the road surface and increased operational resource.

Installing a complete set has a positive effect on reducing interior noise background. The novelty has successfully passed independent extreme testing, so it deservedly occupies a leading position in the annual rating.

Premium tires for summer use guarantee excellent traction and grip throughout the entire speed range. The list of design features - a combination of soft and hard components, providing confident passage of tight turns.

Computer calculation of the tread pattern made it possible to increase the size of the contact area and eliminate hydroplaning due to the optimal configuration of the drainage grooves.

The test showed that a car equipped with such tires:

• Excellent road holding on wet pavement;
• confidently overcomes turns;
• has a shorter stopping distance.

The Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV model developed using FuelSaving technology has:

• lightened by 10% frame;
• more functional tread pattern;
• the presence of innovative components in the composition of rubber.

In the course of test tests, a reduced rolling resistance was confirmed, respectively, improved consumption characteristics by 3-5%. The new model with size 225/65 R17 has every reason to claim the title of "best summer tires for a crossover" in 2019.

The 205/55 R16 top 10 crossover tires of 2019 include another new addition from Goodyear.

Designed with ActiveBraking technology, the high-speed model guarantees:

• high coefficient of adhesion with the road surface;
• reduces the braking distance of the car by at least 8% and rolling resistance by 17-18%.

The test drive confirmed the stability of the performance over the entire range of standard and extreme test tests. The model range is represented by several size options, including the most popular size in light crossovers, the size 205/55 R16.

Unique in many respects, Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport tires are designed for prestigious mid-range and high-end SUVs.

In the list of design features of the new model:

• increased, thanks to NanoPro-Tech technology, resistance to temperature effects;
• rigid sidewalls that ensure safety of stopping in case of a tire puncture.

Test checks of the kit with standard sizes 235/65/R18 confirmed the comfortable handling and stability of driving parameters on different road surfaces, moderate noise at high speeds and full service life when the SUV is used on roads with crushed stone and gravel.

A characteristic feature of tires of this model range is increased strength and resistance to external influences. Such parameters are formed by the presence of aramid fiber in the material, which is also used in aircraft tires.

Tests carried out by independent experts have confirmed that the tire material reinforced with the Nokian Aramid Sidewall component begins to break down only when the maximum loads increase by at least 10%.

The asymmetric tread pattern with Trumpet Grooves drainage channels reduces the likelihood of hydroplaning and the noise level typical for high-speed conditions.

The Pirelli brand tire range is famous for its increased reliability, durability, comfort and stable road safety.

The Pirelli Scorpion Verde summer tire model is designed to meet the requirements of high-speed conditions. Increased strength and resistance to operational loads contributes to the special reinforcement of the frame and breaker.

In the list of advantages of an asymmetric tread design:

• noise level reduced by more than 20%;
• increased contact area with the road surface;
• excluding the effect of aquaplaning, the profile of drainage channels;
• stabilization of the stability of the car when cornering.

All performance characteristics are maintained for the duration of the assigned resource, the duration of which, in relation to similar analogues, is increased by 12%.

Universal in many respects, Vredestein Sportrac 5 summer tires can be installed on high-speed city SUVs and off-road vehicles.

The design combines the advantages of a lightweight and resistant to adverse factors reinforced carcass and a universal asymmetric tread pattern that ensures driving safety in the entire range of speeds.

The profile of the drainage grooves minimizes the occurrence of aquaplaning and promotes reliable grip of the rubber with the road surface.

Low-noise and affordable tires from the Japanese brand Toyo are included in the package of crossovers and small-format SUVs at the entry price level. Handling and braking parameters meet the requirements of modern standards.

The manufacturer positions the Toyo Proxes CF2 SUV tires as the best model in terms of price and performance for operation at moderate speeds.

Color coding allows you to choose a model with increased wear resistance, lower rolling resistance or improved traction.

The test of summer tires for crossovers in 2019 confirmed the right to be in the top ten tires of the Korean production brand Hankook Dynapro HP2 RA33.

The tread pattern is characterized by effective drainage properties, so even at high speeds there are no aquaplaning phenomena. The symmetrical design helps the vehicle to maintain stability on road sections with sharp turns.

A test drive confirmed the excellent centering of the rubber. Point wear, characteristic of budget-level models, is absent on tires after a run of 70,000 kilometers.

Budget tires

The following tires can be attributed to inexpensive and reliable:

• European Matador MP-82 Conquerra 2;
• Chinese Maxxis HP-5 Premitra;
• Chinese Kumho Ecowing ES01 KH27;
• Korean Nexen NBlue HD Plus;
• Serbian Taurus 701 SUV.

In conclusion, it should be noted that the tire range is constantly updated, so in the second half of 2019, other, no less perfect models that claim to be top status may appear.

From year to year, crossovers are gaining momentum in the Russian market, and, despite the crisis situation, cars of this class are in stable demand. And a separate issue in this case is the topic of tires, because they should behave well not only on asphalt, but also beyond. That is why it is necessary to test such tires according to an extended program, including off-road disciplines.

The test participants were summer tires with dimensions 235/65 R17, which are suitable for almost all SUVs in the mid-size segment, and the so-called H / T (or HT) asphalt specification. After all, it is these tires that occupy more than 80% of the Russian market of “shoes” for crossovers, and the remaining share falls on mud (M / T or MT) and universal (A / T or AT) tires for SUVs.

In total, eight sets of tires from famous brands were tested, and among them were five market leaders in the face of Bridgestone Dueler H / P Sport, Continental ContiCrossContact UHP, Michelin Latitude Tour HP, Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV and Pirelli Scorpion Verde. In addition, Nokian Hakka Blue SUV and Yokohama Geolandar SUV G055 tires, produced in Russia, and Dynapro HP2 rubber, a representative of the rapidly growing South Korean company Hankook, were tested.

For crossover tires, in addition to asphalt disciplines, light off-road tests and longitudinal aquaplaning were prepared. Of course, on serious off-road tires like HT are completely helpless, well, after all, owners of crossovers periodically have to travel to wet grass, sand, gravel or dirt roads. As the main carrier of the "shoes" was one of the medium-sized off-road vehicles.

The first exercise that affected the test participants was the evaluation of the tire for rolling resistance, which was carried out using special expensive equipment (it not only speeds up the process, but also produces a smaller measurement error). During the tests, passed at speeds of 60 and 90 km/h, a downforce that does not exceed 80% of the permissible pressure is pressed on a wheel rolling on a running drum (load index 104 was taken as a guide, meaning a maximum weight of 900 kg).
For more accurate results, two tires of each model visited the stands, and Yokohama and Michelin turned out to have the lowest rolling resistance and, therefore, the lowest fuel consumption, while Hankook tires became an outsider in this discipline.

The next discipline is aquaplaning on a straight stretch, and the tire carrier in this case was a mid-size pickup truck, the transmission of which was forcibly activated in rear-wheel drive mode. The measuring point, which should be approached in third gear at a speed of 60 km/h, is represented by a 200 meter long tub with an 8 mm layer of water, while the right wheels remain on dry pavement. Measuring devices, using individual wheel sensors, record the difference in the angular speeds of the right and left front wheels, and a 15 percent difference between the angular speeds of the right wheel in contact with the asphalt and the slipping left wheel that floats above the road is taken as the start of aquaplaning.
The palm in this test went to Pirelli tires with a result of 92.6 km/h, while Goodyear and Hankook showed themselves a little worse - 91.9 km/h and 91.5 km/h, respectively. Lagging behind are the Michelin, which floats at 87.2 km/h, and the Continental, at 87.6 km/h.

Well, having worked with the equipment, it's time to go directly to sea trials, and at an optimum ambient temperature of 27 degrees Celsius on two cars at once - both on a crossover and on a pickup truck. A five-door is better suited for assessing directional stability on a high-speed ring - in this discipline, all the nuances of the car's behavior during soft lane changes and correction of the direction of movement are determined, how simple and understandable it is to drive, and the information content of the steering and steering angles are also evaluated. And of course, it does not stand aside and check the level of internal noise and smoothness through a special section with various irregularities.
Nokian tires showed the best directional stability, which provided the crossover with the most informative and tight steering wheel and excellent response during maneuvers. But at the opposite end of the rating in this exercise were Bridgestones - when working with the steering wheel, they turn with little or no resistance, which can play a cruel joke at speed, and on a straight line they endow the “steering wheel” with emptiness and low information content. Michelin tires turned out to be preferable to others in terms of comfort, and only Hankook can keep up with them in low-speed.

Well, now it's time to move on to "wet" testing - braking on asphalt, which is covered with a 1.5 mm layer of water. It is carried out according to the same methodology that is used for cars - measurements begin at 80 km / h, and end at 5 km / h in order to exclude the intervention of the anti-lock braking system. It is worth noting that the braking test was carried out on two different surfaces - on asphalt with an average coefficient of adhesion (about the same as on the roads of Russia) and on a smooth surface.
The results turned out to be very interesting. In the first case, Goodyear tires took the lead with a score of 33.5 meters, ahead of Continental by almost half a meter (33.9 meters), and in the second case, the best figures were already shown by Continental (24.2 meters), which left behind Nokian, Hankook and Goodyear. Michelin tires (46.6 and 28.1 meters respectively) and Yokohama (48.6 and 31.4 meters) became outsiders on each of the surfaces.

The next test is a “wet” rearrangement, that is, a lane change on a 12-meter segment with a lane width of 3.5 meters. “Ahead of the rest” here were Nokian tires, on which the crossover scored the highest speed of 67.2 km / h. Hankook tires performed well, losing only 0.1 km/h to the leader, and Michelin got the bronze with a result of 61.4 km/h.
But do not forget that the maximum speed of passing the rearrangement does not yet reflect the whole picture, because the amount of effort expended by the driver on this exercise is no less important, which is why the controllability when changing lanes is also evaluated in parallel. And here, four tires at once - Goodyear, Continental, Nokian and Pirelli - earned the highest points for reactions and behavior during extreme maneuvering.

It already happened that the “wet” rearrangement was carried out on asphalt with a high coefficient of adhesion, and the “dry” exercise had to be carried out on a more slippery, albeit dry, surface, which is why the maximum speeds on a wet road turned out to be higher than on a dry one. That is why another test was added - a controllability test on a special track (however, the marks here turned out to be almost the same as for the rearrangement). The Nokian tires outperformed the others thanks to their highly predictable glide behavior and immediate steering responses. The Continental and Pirelli showed the highest stability in terms of handling, which earned the same points in both of the exercises.

Having finished the cycle of “wet” tests, we proceed to the “dry” disciplines, which began with braking from a speed of 100 to 5 km / h on a rough and smooth surface. Faster than the rest in both cases, the crossover, which was shod in Continental tires, slowed down - 38.8 and 39.2 meters, respectively. The last position was again occupied by Yokohama (43.2 and 45.8).

The "dry" rearrangement was carried out under the same conditions as the "wet" one, but with only one difference - the asphalt was dry. But it is worth recalling that the coefficient of adhesion on this surface is less than on a wet area, which is why the speeds were slightly lower. With an indicator of 65.3 km / h, Hankook signed up for the “dry” leaders, and Bridgestone (60.6 km / h) lost to all. From the point of view of handling, Nokian tires performed well, and Yokohama became outsiders.

In handling on the special track, Pirelli tires scored more than others - a mid-size crossover with such wheels showed the best reactions and behavior on the road. The most interesting thing is that all the subjects received stable results. Bridgestone earned the "gold medal" for handling stability - only these tires got the same numbers in different modes.

In parallel with the asphalt tests, an off-road test was carried out on a mid-size pickup truck - in these exercises, a two-wheel drive vehicle (with a deactivation mode for one of the axles) was needed, which allows to more correctly capture the difference between the tires. Speed ​​sensors were installed on each of the wheels of the "truck", but there was also an acceleration sensor.

The first discipline is the assessment of traction on wet grass, on which the pickup truck travels in first gear at a speed of 5-8 km / h, after which it accelerates until the wheel slip reaches 70% (this process is controlled by a special device, and acceleration sensor measures). The traction force is obtained by multiplying the acceleration by the mass of the machine, and a special program shows a graph of the dependence of the traction force on the amount of wheel slip.
When summarizing the results, information was used, limited to two points - the initial 15 percent and the final 69 percent slip (each of the subjects was able to achieve such an indicator), between which the average value of the traction force is determined.
To make the results as reliable as possible, accelerations were carried out twenty-five times on each tire model, while reference (base) “rubber” was used to track changes in the road surface during the test, because grip on grass is very unstable.
Yokohama tires with a traction force of 430 N excelled in this exercise, and Pirelli became the worst (385 N).

The determination of traction on a gravel road is carried out according to the same methodology as in the previous test, and the differences are only in the gravel under the wheels and a different measurement range: from 15 to 75 percent slippage.
The first line on the podium went to tires Continental (traction 443 H), the “weakest” were Yokohama and Bridgestone (399 H and 398 H respectively), showing traction 5% below the average in the test.

The most difficult discipline is testing the traction on wet sand, as it requires meticulous preparation - the sand must be filled with water and compacted using heavy equipment. It is carried out according to the following method - a pickup truck is attached to the truck by means of a rigid hitch and tries to move it. Of course, it is impossible to move such a “trailer” on the sand of a pickup truck, however, the dynamometer built into the hitch allows you to determine the traction force: the device turns on in seconds after the clutch is fully engaged, then takes measurements for a second and subsequently deactivates.
To make the result reliable, all sets of tires go through twenty measurements, each time moving a meter forward diagonally on the prepared site.
The most "powerful" tires in this discipline were Continental tires with 494 H, while Bridgestone (424 H) were modest, deviating immediately by 8% from the average.

Many car enthusiasts choose tires based on the results of tests conducted by manufacturers or independent experts. We studied the test results of various brands of tires and made our rating of summer tires for crossovers.

1. rolling resistance. The measurement of this parameter is carried out at the appropriate stand. The model tire under test is mounted on the test wheel, which rolls on a running drum, while downforce is applied to the wheel. Rubber with the lowest rolling resistance provides the lowest fuel consumption, saving money.
2. Aquaplaning. This parameter affects the handling of the machine on wet road surfaces. Moisture remaining in the grooves of the tire tread affects the vehicle's stability. Measurements are carried out using special sensors that record the difference in the angular speeds of the vehicle wheels. Measurements are taken on dry and wet pavement, the degree of slippage is calculated.
3. course stability. This indicator is very important for SUVs, the car should not lose control when entering turns, changing lanes from one lane to another, and so on.
4. Noise level. In contact with the road surface, tires emit a certain noise, the lower it is, the more comfortable the driving process.
5. Softness. Good summer tires can't be too soft. The composition of the rubber compound from which they are made should provide a smooth ride on uneven road surfaces.
6. High temperature resistant. Summer tires should not melt or deform when in contact with a hot road surface.
7. Braking distances. Comparison of rubber of different brands does not pass without taking this parameter into account, because driving safety depends on the size of the braking distance. The shorter the braking distance, the more reliable the tires.

In the automotive market, there is a large selection of tires, you can choose expensive or budget options. Based on the tests carried out, we chose several tire manufacturers and made up the top - the best.

First place

Tire Nokian Hakka Blue SUV

These tires have an asymmetric tread pattern and are designed for driving crossovers and medium-sized SUVs. Perfectly proved for city operation. They have a democratic price. Advantages:

• reliable adhesion to the road surface;
• short braking distance on dry and wet surfaces, provided by special serifs on the central ribs of the product;
• hydroplaning resistance;
• long operational period due to the reinforcement of the frame with special fibers;
• good water drainage;
• reduced rolling resistance
• economy.

Disadvantages: products are not designed for long-term off-road driving.

Second place

Tire Continental ContiCross Contact UHP

The specified rubber is designed for medium-sized crossovers. Showed excellent results when testing on asphalt and light off-road. It has a wide tread that gives the product grip with the road surface. Rubber provides good traction on dry and wet roads. Advantages:

• short braking distance;
• reduction of fuel consumption during high-speed driving;
• bionic profile;
• changing the contact patch with the road depending on the conditions (in corners, the contact area is wider than on a flat road);
• machine stability;
• reduced noise level;
• good water drainage.

Disadvantage: high cost, too rigid.

Third place

Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV tire

These tires are designed for various types of crossovers and SUVs. They have an asymmetrical pattern. Advantages:

• meet international quality standards;
• have good hydroplaning resistance;
• practically silent;
• do not respond to ruts;
• perfect for city trails, provide a soft ride.

Disadvantage: the indicated rubber is quite expensive, but its tread does not reach the off-road one.

Fourth place

Tire Pirelli Scorpion Verde

These tires are made from eco-friendly recyclable material. Designed for various crossovers. They have an asymmetric tread pattern, compared to competitors' products, the pattern of the specified brand is more streamlined. The tread grooves provide maximum water drainage. Advantages:

• lack of aquaplaning;
• fast braking on wet and dry roads;
• no deviations from the course when entering or exiting turns;
• tires make almost no noise;
• provide controllability of a large crossover at high speeds.

Disadvantages: excessive tire rigidity, high price.

Fifth place

Tire Hankook Dynapro HP2

Products designed for SUV class cars, designed for driving on good road surfaces. When testing, they showed excellent results when driving on dry and wet asphalt, light off-road. Advantages:

• excellent grip on the road;
• reduced braking distance compared to previous tire models of this brand;
• improved maneuverability at high speeds of movement;
• full controllability of the car not only when driving in a straight line, but also when entering a turn;
• uniform distribution of the load makes it possible to extend the life of the product;
• low hydroplaning.

There are no significant drawbacks, tires can be used for off-road vehicles.

Sixth place

Tires Michelin Latitude Tour HP

These tires are designed to increase the ride comfort on all-wheel drive vehicles. They have high wear resistance, reduce the amount of noise and vibration. Tires are perfect for urban conditions, light off-road. The range of manufactured products ranges from R16-17 to R18-19. Some sizes have a reinforced design, withstand heavy loads. Advantages:

• comfort and safety of movement on the road in summer;
• reinforcement of the carcass of the tire with a two-layer steel structure;
• uniform load distribution over the entire area of ​​contact between the tire and the roadway;
• a large resource of products;
• resistance of rubber to abrasive elements of the road surface;
• lack of aquaplaning.

Disadvantages: the cost of tires of the specified brand is several times higher than the price of competitors. During testing, these tires did not show the highest results, but they did not become outsiders in any of the categories.

Seventh place

Tire Yokohama Geolandar SUV G055

Tires have a symmetrical tread pattern. Suitable for crossovers and SUVs. The products showed poor results in most tests, and did not take a leading position in any of the parameters. Advantages:

• low cost;
• tires are almost silent;
• smooth running.

Weaknesses: Comparatively poor dry and wet grip, low test scores.

Summing up

It is possible to choose good quality tires at an affordable cost. To do this, you need to familiarize yourself with the reviews, ratings of summer tires for crossovers, choose the most suitable option for the operating conditions of the car. Keep in mind: Tires that score top in most tests may be ideal for urban use, but perform very poorly off-road. For example, the tires that took last place in our ranking lost in the fight for the championship, but they are great for off-road driving.

Place	Tire	Results
1		Tests	MAX	Points
		Wet coating (50%)
		Braking 40%	10	10
		Lateral stability 15%	10	9
		Manageability (time) 15%	10	9
			10	8
			10	8
			10	7
		Overall rating	10	9,0
		Dry coverage (40%)
		Braking 40%	10	10
		Rearrangement 10%	10	10
		Steering response 10%	10	10
		Manageability (time) 15%	10	10
		Manageability (subjective) 15%	10	9
			10	8
		Overall rating	10	9,7
		Environmentally friendly (10%)
		Rolling resistance 70%	10	8
		External noise 30%	10	8
		Overall rating	10	8,0
	Euro marking: B/A Load and speed indices: 96H Tread depth, mm: 9,5 Manufacturer country: Germany	FINAL GRADE	10	9,2
	+ Good balance of features + Very good handling and a high level of safety on dry surfaces + Very short braking distance on wet surfaces -
	auto motor and sport: Highly Recommended
2		Tests	MAX	Points
		Wet coating (50%)
		Braking 40%	10	10
		Lateral stability 15%	10	10
		Manageability (time) 15%	10	10
		Manageability (subjective) 15%	10	10
		Longitudinal hydroplaning 5%	10	8
		Transverse aquaplaning 10%	10	7
		Overall rating	10	9,6
		Dry coverage (40%)
		Braking 40%	10	10
		Rearrangement 10%	10	9
		Steering response 10%	10	9
		Manageability (time) 15%	10	8
		Manageability (subjective) 15%	10	9
		Comfort / noise in the cabin (subjective) 10%	10	8
		Overall rating	10	9,2
		Environmentally friendly (10%)
		Rolling resistance 70%	10	7
		External noise 30%	10	6
		Overall rating	10	6,7
	Euromarking: C/A Load and speed indices: 96H Tread depth, mm: 8,9 Manufacturer country: France	FINAL GRADE	10	9,1
	+ Good handling (with slight tendency to understeer) on wet surfaces + Optimal safety on dry surfaces - Weak resistance to transverse hydroplaning - Tendency to understeer on dry surfaces - High rolling resistance - High noise level
	auto motor and sport: Highly Recommended
3		Tests	MAX	Points
		Wet coating (50%)
		Braking 40%	10	8
		Lateral stability 15%	10	7
		Manageability (time) 15%	10	9
		Manageability (subjective) 15%	10	9
		Longitudinal hydroplaning 5%	10	10
		Transverse aquaplaning 10%	10	9
		Overall rating	10	8,4
		Dry coverage (40%)
		Braking 40%	10	10
		Rearrangement 10%	10	10
		Steering response 10%	10	10
		Manageability (time) 15%	10	9
		Manageability (subjective) 15%	10	10
		Comfort / noise in the cabin (subjective) 10%	10	7
		Overall rating	10	9,6
		Environmentally friendly (10%)
		Rolling resistance 70%	10	10
		External noise 30%	10	10
		Overall rating	10	10,0
	Euromarking: C/A Load and speed indices: 96H Tread depth, mm: 9,6 Manufacturer country: Germany	FINAL GRADE	10	9,0
	+ Good handling, high safety and short braking distances on dry surfaces + Predictable behavior at the adhesion limit + Low noise + Low rolling resistance - -
	auto motor and sport: Highly Recommended
3		Tests	MAX	Points
		Wet coating (50%)
		Braking 40%	10	9
		Lateral stability 15%	10	10
		Manageability (time) 15%	10	10
		Manageability (subjective) 15%	10	9
		Longitudinal hydroplaning 5%	10	8
		Transverse aquaplaning 10%	10	10
		Overall rating	10	9,4
		Dry coverage (40%)
		Braking 40%	10	9
		Rearrangement 10%	10	10
		Steering response 10%	10	10
		Manageability (time) 15%	10	10
		Manageability (subjective) 15%	10	10
		Comfort / noise in the cabin (subjective) 10%	10	8
		Overall rating	10	9,4
		Environmentally friendly (10%)
		Rolling resistance 70%	10	5
		External noise 30%	10	7
		Overall rating	10	5,6
	Euromarking: C/B Load and speed indices: 96H Tread depth, mm: 10,3 Manufacturer country: Italy	FINAL GRADE	10	9,0
	+ Good handling and stable behavior on dry and wet surfaces + No obvious weaknesses in terms of ride quality - High noise level - High rolling resistance
	auto motor and sport: Highly Recommended
5		Tests	MAX	Points
		Wet coating (50%)
		Braking 40%	10	9
		Lateral stability 15%	10	8
		Manageability (time) 15%	10	9
		Manageability (subjective) 15%	10	9
		Longitudinal hydroplaning 5%	10	8
		Transverse aquaplaning 10%	10	8
		Overall rating	10	8,7
		Dry coverage (40%)
		Braking 40%	10	9
		Rearrangement 10%	10	7
		Steering response 10%	10	7
		Manageability (time) 15%	10	8
		Manageability (subjective) 15%	10	7
		Comfort / noise in the cabin (subjective) 10%	10	9
		Overall rating	10	8,2
		Environmentally friendly (10%)
		Rolling resistance 70%	10	7
		External noise 30%	10	8
		Overall rating	10	7,3
	Euromarking: C/B Load and speed indices: 96H Tread depth, mm: 9,5 Manufacturer country: Thailand	FINAL GRADE	10	8,3
	+ Neutral behavior and high precision steering responses on wet surfaces + Short braking distance on dry surfaces + Good ride comfort - Slow steering responses on dry surfaces - High rolling resistance
	auto motor and sport: Recommended
5		Tests	MAX	Points
		Wet coating (50%)
		Braking 40%	10	8
		Lateral stability 15%	10	10
		Manageability (time) 15%	10	10
		Manageability (subjective) 15%	10	9
		Longitudinal hydroplaning 5%	10	10
		Transverse aquaplaning 10%	10	9
		Overall rating	10	9,0
		Dry coverage (40%)
		Braking 40%	10	7
		Rearrangement 10%	10	10
		Steering response 10%	10	8
		Manageability (time) 15%	10	8
		Manageability (subjective) 15%	10	9
		Comfort / noise in the cabin (subjective) 10%	10	7
		Overall rating	10	7,9
		Environmentally friendly (10%)
		Rolling resistance 70%	10	7
		External noise 30%	10	8
		Overall rating	10	7,3
	Euromarking: C/A Load and speed indices: 100HXL Tread depth, mm: 10,2 Manufacturer country: Finland	FINAL GRADE	10	8,3
	+ Reliable behavior, good controllability and high lateral stability on dry and wet surfaces - - Insufficient ride comfort
	auto motor and sport: Recommended
7		Tests	MAX	Points
		Wet coating (50%)
		Braking 40%	10	7
		Lateral stability 15%	10	7
		Manageability (time) 15%	10	8
		Manageability (subjective) 15%	10	7
		Longitudinal hydroplaning 5%	10	6
		Transverse aquaplaning 10%	10	7
		Overall rating	10	7,1
		Dry coverage (40%)
		Braking 40%	10	8
		Rearrangement 10%	10	7
		Steering response 10%	10	7
		Manageability (time) 15%	10	8
		Manageability (subjective) 15%	10	8
		Comfort / noise in the cabin (subjective) 10%	10	8
		Overall rating	10	7,8
		Environmentally friendly (10%)
		Rolling resistance 70%	10	9
		External noise 30%	10	10
		Overall rating	10	9,3
	Euromarking: C/B Load and speed indices: 96H Tread depth, mm: 9,4 Manufacturer country: Spain	FINAL GRADE	10	7,6
	+ + Good ride comfort - Tendency to oversteer and poor lateral stability on wet surfaces - Weak braking performance
	auto motor and sport: Conditionally Recommended
7		Tests	MAX	Points
		Wet coating (50%)
		Braking 40%	10	7
		Lateral stability 15%	10	7
		Manageability (time) 15%	10	8
		Manageability (subjective) 15%	10	7
		Longitudinal hydroplaning 5%	10	6
		Transverse aquaplaning 10%	10	6
		Overall rating	10	7,0
		Dry coverage (40%)
		Braking 40%	10	7
		Rearrangement 10%	10	9
		Steering response 10%	10	8
		Manageability (time) 15%	10	9
		Manageability (subjective) 15%	10	8
		Comfort / noise in the cabin (subjective) 10%	10	8
		Overall rating	10	7,9
		Environmentally friendly (10%)
		Rolling resistance 70%	10	10
		External noise 30%	10	10
		Overall rating	10	10,0
	Euromarking: C/B Load and speed indices: 96H Tread depth, mm: 10,2 Manufacturer country: Japan	FINAL GRADE	10	7,6
	+ Good dry handling + High ride comfort + Very low rolling resistance - Poor lateral stability on wet surfaces - Long stopping distance on dry surfaces - Poor hydroplaning resistance
	auto motor and sport: Conditionally Recommended
9		Tests	MAX	Points
		Wet coating (50%)
		Braking 40%	10	5
		Lateral stability 15%	10	5
		Manageability (time) 15%	10	7
		Manageability (subjective) 15%	10	5
		Longitudinal hydroplaning 5%	10	6
		Transverse aquaplaning 10%	10	6
		Overall rating	10	5,5
		Dry coverage (40%)
		Braking 40%	10	5
		Rearrangement 10%	10	8
		Steering response 10%	10	7
		Manageability (time) 15%	10	8
		Manageability (subjective) 15%	10	6
		Comfort / noise in the cabin (subjective) 10%	10	10
		Overall rating	10	6,6
		Environmentally friendly (10%)
		Rolling resistance 70%	10	6
		External noise 30%	10	8
		Overall rating	10	6,6
	Euromarking: E/C Load and speed indices: 96H M+S Tread depth, mm: 10,6 Manufacturer country: China	FINAL GRADE	10	6,0
	+ Acceptable dry handling + Good ride comfort - Tendency to oversteer on wet surfaces (even on a circular track with static loads) - Poor lateral stability on wet surfaces - Poor braking performance - High rolling resistance