{"id":5945,"date":"2026-03-13T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/\/mag\/?p=5945"},"modified":"2026-03-13T08:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T08:00:00","slug":"auto-motor-und-sport-summer-tyre-test-2026-195-55-r16-brand-new-dunlop-dominates-triple-a-giti-finishes-last","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dacktest.eu\/mag\/auto-motor-und-sport-summer-tyre-test-2026-195-55-r16-brand-new-dunlop-dominates-triple-a-giti-finishes-last\/","title":{"rendered":"Auto Motor und Sport Summer Tyre Test 2026 (195\/55 R16): Brand-New Dunlop Dominates, Triple-A Giti Finishes Last"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Auto Motor und Sport tested <strong>8 summer tyres<\/strong> in size <strong>195\/55 R16<\/strong> on a <strong>Hyundai i20<\/strong> (conventional) and <strong>Hyundai Inster<\/strong> (electric). The test weighted three categories: Wet (50%), Dry (40%), and Environment (10%). For the separate EV rating, the weighting shifts to Wet 50%, Dry 20%, Environment 30%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The headline: a brand-new Dunlop \u2014 the <strong>Blue Response TG<\/strong>, the first tyre under Sumitomo\/Falken ownership \u2014 scored an outstanding <strong>9.6\/10<\/strong> to claim the test win. At the bottom, the <strong>Giti Synergy H2<\/strong> carried a coveted triple-A EU label yet finished last, proving that real-world testing and label ratings can tell very different stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">\u2630<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ded8ae09f0a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ded8ae09f0a\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dacktest.eu\/mag\/auto-motor-und-sport-summer-tyre-test-2026-195-55-r16-brand-new-dunlop-dominates-triple-a-giti-finishes-last\/#Top_3_comparison\" title=\"Top 3 comparison\">Top 3 comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dacktest.eu\/mag\/auto-motor-und-sport-summer-tyre-test-2026-195-55-r16-brand-new-dunlop-dominates-triple-a-giti-finishes-last\/#Full_rankings\" title=\"Full rankings\">Full rankings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dacktest.eu\/mag\/auto-motor-und-sport-summer-tyre-test-2026-195-55-r16-brand-new-dunlop-dominates-triple-a-giti-finishes-last\/#Key_findings\" title=\"Key findings\">Key findings<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_3_comparison\"><\/span>Top 3 comparison<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"max-width:600px;margin:1.5em auto\">\n<div id=\"article-spider\"><\/div>\n<script src=\"\/assets\/js\/v4\/v4-spider-chart.js\"><\/script>\n<script>\nV4SpiderChart.init(\"article-spider\",JSON.parse(atob(\"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\")));\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Full_rankings\"><\/span>Full rankings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Dunlop Blue Response TG \u2014 9.6\/10 (\u00fcberragend)<\/strong><br>The clear test winner dominates in both wet (9.9) and dry (9.7). Outstanding grip on wet and dry asphalt, precise steering, excellent lane-change stability. The only weakness: very high rolling resistance (6\/10) and fuel consumption \u2014 the trade-off for maximum safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Vredestein Ultrac+ \u2014 8.0\/10 (sehr gut)<\/strong><br>Strong wet performance with the shortest wet braking distance (35.5 m). Safe handling characteristics, though somewhat imprecise and sluggish in dry cornering. Slightly elevated rolling resistance and faint tyre squeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Michelin Primacy 5 \u2014 7.8\/10 (gut)<\/strong><br>A well-balanced tyre with harmonious dynamics, excellent aquaplaning protection, and one of the best noise scores (10\/10). However, longer dry braking distances and a comfort weakness from low damping hold it back. At \u20ac135, it is also the most expensive tyre in the test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Falken e.Ziex \u2014 7.7\/10 (gut)<\/strong><br>The comfort champion (10\/10) and the best EV tyre recommendation thanks to strong efficiency. Safe but somewhat uninspiring handling. Longer wet braking distances and unstable wet cornering behaviour are the trade-offs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Firestone Roadhawk 2 \u2014 7.7\/10 (gut)<\/strong><br>Dynamic wet performance with excellent aquaplaning protection (10\/10 cross-aquaplaning). Decent dry cornering grip, but sluggish steering response and poor efficiency drag it down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. Continental EcoContact 6 \u2014 7.5\/10 (gut)<\/strong><br>The efficiency king: lowest rolling resistance (5.8 kg\/t), 356 km EV range, and the quietest interior. But the optimised-for-efficiency construction delivers clear wet grip deficits \u2014 wet braking is 6.4 m longer than the Dunlop. Best choice for EV owners who prioritise range over outright safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. Cooper Summer \u2014 7.4\/10 (gut)<\/strong><br>The newcomer from the Goodyear stable offers safe, predictable handling on wet and dry roads with excellent aquaplaning protection. Held back by the longest dry braking distances in the test (37.5 m) and elevated rolling resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8. Giti Synergy H2 \u2014 7.1\/10 (gut)<\/strong><br>Despite its impressive triple-A EU label, the Giti finishes last. Long wet braking distances (43.8 m \u2014 over 8 m more than the Vredestein), sluggish handling, and borderline grip. Comparatively comfortable, but the label promises far more than the tyre delivers in real-world testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_findings\"><\/span>Key findings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The central theme of this test is the <strong>efficiency vs. safety trade-off<\/strong>. The data shows that a 10% improvement in rolling resistance costs roughly 18% longer wet braking distances. The Continental EcoContact 6 achieves 39 km more EV range than the Dunlop, but pays for it with 6.4 m longer wet braking \u2014 a gap that can mean the difference between a near-miss and a collision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two brand-new market entrants debut here: <strong>Dunlop Blue Response TG<\/strong>, the first Dunlop tyre developed under Sumitomo\/Falken after the brand rights changed hands in 2025, and <strong>Cooper Summer<\/strong>, which benefits from Goodyear technology after the Cooper acquisition. Both deliver solid results in their first outings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Giti paradox deserves special attention: a tyre carrying the best possible EU label ratings (A\/A\/A) in rolling resistance, wet grip, and noise finishes last in a real-world comparison. This is a powerful reminder that <strong>standardised label tests and real-world magazine tests measure fundamentally different things<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/automotorsport\/summer\/2026\/195-55-r16\/\"><strong>Full results of the test are here -><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Auto Motor und Sport tested 8 summer tyres in size 195\/55 R16 on a Hyundai i20 (conventional) and Hyundai Inster (electric). The test weighted three categories: Wet (50%), Dry (40%), and Environment (10%). For the separate EV rating, the weighting shifts to Wet 50%, Dry 20%, Environment 30%. The headline: a brand-new Dunlop \u2014 the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":5946,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5945","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dacktest.eu\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5945","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dacktest.eu\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dacktest.eu\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dacktest.eu\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5945"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dacktest.eu\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5945\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dacktest.eu\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5946"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dacktest.eu\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5945"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dacktest.eu\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5945"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dacktest.eu\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5945"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}