Best summer tires in tire tests 2013

When looking for summer tires, it's worth checking out the tire tests conducted by car magazines and organizations such as the German ADAC. Here is a list of tires that performed well in several tests.

Drivers rarely have access to information about which tires - both summer and winter - are recommended by experts.

“For both us and our customers, the best source of tire information is driver opinions and tire tests,” explains Philip Fischer, customer service manager at Oponeo.pl. – Every season there are several tests. They are organized both by professional automobile associations and by the editors of specialized automobile magazines. You can trust them.

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Several of the same tire models regularly feature in the 2013 summer tire test results. Oponeo.pl has chosen those that are characterized by good grip on dry and wet surfaces, as well as rolling resistance. They are here:

• Dunlop Sport BluResponse – The recent market entry did not prevent the tire from winning four tests (ACE/GTU, Auto Bild, Auto Motor und Sport and Auto Zeitung) and finishing third in the next one (ADAC). The tire did not rise from the podium once, but still received a “good with a plus” (“Gute Fahrt”) rating. Such good results are due to the universal execution of the model. The design of the tire also plays an important role, as it is based on technologies used only in motorsport until now. How does this affect driving performance? First of all, during the trip, the stability of the tire is strongly felt, as well as the quick reaction to steering turns and sharp maneuvers. Owners of both ordinary passenger cars and owners of a more sporty character can, with a clear conscience, be interested in this tire model.
• Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 – This year, the tire won one second place (ADAC) and two third places in tests (ACE/GTU and Auto Zeitung). In addition, in the next 2 tests, it also received the rating "recommended" ("Auto Bild" and "Auto Motor und Sport"). The 3rd year was also successful - the tire won the tests twice. Why should you consider this offer? The second season of the tire shows that it is versatile, durable and reduces fuel consumption. All these tested properties are confirmed by the growing number of ContiPremiumContact 2 users, who also point to another important feature of the tire - a high level of comfort.
• Michelin Energy Saving Plus is another new addition to this year's Dunlop Sport BluResponse test and has already won major awards. She recorded two first places (“Gute Fahrt”, ADAC) and one second (“Auto Bild”). In addition, the tire gained a high position in another test - the organization ACE / GTU (with a rating of "recommended"). The combination of good performance and low fuel consumption is the combination most sought after by drivers today. This tire model is the fifth generation of Michelin's ecological tires, which proves that the French brand already has experience in this area.
• Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance – in this year's summer tire tests, the model took 2nd place (“Auto Zeitung”) and 3rd place twice (“Auto Motor und Sport”, ACE/GTU). In addition, the tire participated in 3 more tests - ADAC, "Auto Bild", "Gute Fahrt" (still receiving ratings of "recommended" or "good +"). The tire was tested in 2012, and even in 2011, and also then received very good marks. However, not only tire tests testify to the good characteristics of this tire. The tire also received very good marks in the label, valid since November 2012 (in terms of wet grip and fuel efficiency). The very good results in the two most important sources of information are irrefutable proof of the very good quality of this tyre.
• Dunlop Sport Maxx RT - This is another model designed for cars with more powerful engines. The tire took 1st (Sport Auto) and 3rd in this year's tests (ADAC). In 2012, she also took part in 2 tests (“Auto, Motor und Sport” and “Auto Bild”), each time getting very good and good marks. Users of this tire model agree on its properties - very good on wet and dry surfaces, a confident feeling of the road even when cornering. Test results and numerous opinions cannot be wrong - this is one of the best tire models for cars of this type.
• Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 - another offer for owners of sports cars or limousines with powerful engines. Want good traction and low fuel consumption at high speeds? The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 looks like a target. This is evidenced by two podium places in this year's tests (ADAC, Sport-Avto) and very good tire results in tests in 2012 (1st and 3rd place and 2 times 2nd place) and 2011 (2 times 2nd place)) . In tests, the tires received the highest marks for dry grip, high wear resistance and low fuel consumption. This is the perfect combination of options for owners of this type of vehicle.
• Michelin Pilot Sport 3 - the next tire that owners of cars with powerful engines should pay attention to. In this year's tire tests, it took second and third place (ADAC, "Sport Auto"), but in the tests of 2 and 3 years it was rated very well. This year, the model performed well in all the categories considered, so we can safely say that it is universal, it has no weaknesses, all its parameters are equally developed. Choosing this tire is definitely not a blind buy. This is one of the most proven models that has never failed.

Source: Oponeo.pl