Spring has come, which means that winter tires are sent for storage until the next season, and it's time to buy summer tires. And so that you can choose the best horseshoes for your iron horse, we have compiled the top 10 best summer tires 2020 according to BASETOP.

The choice is based on the results of ADAC tests, "Behind the Wheel", popularity and reviews of car owners on Yandex Market. We took the best model of summer tires from each manufacturer.

The best summer tires of 2020

10. Nokian Tires Nordman SX2

The average price of one R15 tire is 3,180 rubles.

Of course, the 2020 summer tire rating, from R14 to R17, can not do without a representative of Nokian Tires. Because its products are rarely unsuccessful. And Nordman SX2 is no exception to the rule.

This is a quiet, very tenacious tire that will faithfully serve you even at temperatures up to minus 5 degrees. It walks well on asphalt and gravel, quickly slows down on wet roads and is generally predictable, comfortable and safe. Of course, she also has drawbacks, which will be described below.

pros: low noise, good balance of rigidity and softness, easy to balance.

Minuses: on the wet road and mud begins to go "like skiing" in the words of one of the owners. In addition, these are not the most wear-resistant summer tires, so on average they will last only for a couple of seasons.

9. Toyo Proxes CF2

You can buy for 4 180 rubles.

Another tire that was lucky to enter the top 10 best summer tires of 2020 (frame size R15) according to the magazine “Behind the Wheel”.

It is characterized by increased comfort, excellent directional stability and low fuel consumption at a speed of 60 km / h.

However, Toyo Proxes CF2 is not the best braking on dry pavement and there are small claims to handling on dry pavement. But if you take this rubber for a quiet ride around the city, then we only say: “Great choice!”

pros: quiet, good grip.

Minuses: thin sidewalls.

8. Yokohama Bluearth ES32

A tire of diameter R15 can be bought for 3,240 rubles.

This model was included in the top ten in the 2020 summer tire test “Behind the Wheel”. She confidently holds the course, has shown herself well on dry pavement and is quite comfortable when driving.

However, a slight discontent among the experts behind the wheel caused the behavior of Bluearth ES32 during extreme maneuvers on wet surfaces. So do not drift and drive on this rubber in the rain. And in general, a neat ride will not hurt in any weather.

pros: elastic sidewalls, moderately quiet, tenaciously holds the road, quickly brakes without creaks and whistles.

Minuses: the tread quickly becomes clogged with pebbles.

7. GOODYEAR Eagle Sport

One tire of size R15 costs 3,040 rubles.

Here is the middle ground between soft and hard tires. In addition, the Eagle Sport is notable for good handling in urban conditions and on the highway, it makes noise within reason (just so as not to annoy the driver).

On a dry road, this rubber runs perfectly, the car enters into turns perfectly, which directly provokes an aggressive ride. On a rainy day, Eagle Sport also doesn’t let us down, doesn’t swim in puddles, but we do not recommend scorching it.

pros: good aquaplaning resistance, wear resistant.

Minuses: this rubber goes badly on a rut, as one of the motorists put it, "rides like a tram."

6. Continental PremiumContact 6

It costs from 5,070 rubles for a bus R15.

If the car is “shod” in these tires, you can be sure that its handling will be at its best. Motorists also praise the Continental PremiumContact 6's grip on the road and ride comfort on bumps and speed bumps.

This rubber is not subject to aquaplaning and has a high-quality, wear-resistant tread. Despite the soft sidewalls of the tires, the car is sensitive to every movement of the steering wheel. So if you are willing to overpay for a little quality, feel free to take this model.

pros: excellent balance, good wear resistance, quickly slows down on different road surfaces.

Minuses: stick small pebbles, high price.

5. Bridgestone Turanza T005

It costs an average of 4,100 rubles.

If you are thinking about which summer tires it is better to choose in terms of comfort / handling, then pay attention to the premium model from Bridgestone.

It is soft, but not sweeping, it holds the road with confidence (including the primer and even sand) and is ideal for those who need safety.

pros: good resistance to aquaplaning, wear resistance at height, will last about 5 seasons.

Minuses: soft sidewall, noisy, dubbing at 9 degrees Celsius and below.

4. Viatti Strada Asimmetrico V-130

The average cost is 2 420 rubles.

One of the most attractive options for the price in the ranking of summer tires 2020. But do not think that at a low price you will get a "pig in a poke", Viatti tires have earned the respect of Russian users due to their good braking qualities and durability.

Even if you prefer an aggressive driving style, and operate your car “in the tail and in the mane,” this rubber will last 3 or more seasons. It has strong sidewalls, a small braking distance even on wet roads and handling that you would not expect from such budget tires.

pros: the car walks confidently and softly on bumps, excellent grip in all weather conditions.

Minuses: Noisy in cold weather.

3. Dunlop Grandtrek PT3

The average price is 4,320 rubles.

The top 3 summer tires of 2020 are completed by a soft, well-controlled model even at high speed (140 km / h and above).

She predictably behaves on wet and dry asphalt and, according to car owners, withstands 6 seasons. The “shifted” car in Grandtrek PT3 does not scour the track and resists aquaplaning well. What else do you need from a good summer tires?

pros: high wear resistance, do not tan even at temperatures close to zero (1-2 degrees Celsius).

Minuses: sidewalls are thin, noise at speed.

2. MICHELIN Primacy 4

The average price is 4 420 rubles.

One of the quietest summer tires, and on any road surface. They perfectly resist aquaplaning and ruts, and have a short braking distance on dry and wet asphalt.

MICHELIN Primacy 4 have a wear index of Treadwear 340, that is, their predicted mileage is almost 33 thousand kilometers.

pros: high wear resistance, not afraid of water and ruts, gently bumps.

Minuses: clings to small pebbles that knock on arches, due to the high rolling resistance, gas mileage (about 1 liter per 100 kilometers) can increase.

1. Kumho Ecsta HS51

The average price is 3 300 rubles for 1 tire of the standard size R15.

The rating of summer tires in 2020 is headed by quiet tires with an excellent balance of softness and rigidity. It slows down perfectly on dry and wet pavement and has excellent wear resistance (Treadwear 380 wear resistance index), so it can easily withstand 5 seasons with intensive driving.

According to the reviews of the owners of the Kumho Ecsta HS51, when they get into the pit, these tires hold well, and confidently hold the road even at high speed. However, this is true only for dry roads, and on wet surfaces at a speed of 100 km / h, the car begins to “swim” in puddles and is heavily rebuilt from row to row.

pros: rubber is well balanced, strong, wear-resistant, with it the car acquires a smooth ride.

Minuses: not.

2020 summer car tire tests

Subjective feedback from car owners and their assessment of a particular tire is good, but it will not be enough, as the hero of one famous cartoon said. Let's look at more objective tests conducted by the German Association of Motorists (ADAC) and the Russian authoritative automobile magazine “Behind the Wheel”.

ADAC 235/55 R17 Test Results

The lower the score, the better the score.

All participants in the R17 summer tires rating of 2020 showed better results compared to the tires that participated in last year’s tests. The German experts made the main emphasis on safety, so by choosing a test winner to buy, you can be sure that these tires will have a short braking distance and predictable behavior on different types of road surface.

2020 Summer tire test “Behind the Wheel” 205/55 R16

Tests of summer tires pilots "Behind the Wheel" is traditionally carried out at the AvtoVAZ training ground. To get into the top ten tires must be selected for a variety of parameters: from directional stability, economy and wet braking to the noise emitted, extreme maneuvering and behavior on unpaved roads.

It turned out that the noisiest tires are Kumho, and the quietest are Continental, Cordiant and Hankook. By the way, Continental and Cordiant will be a good choice for those who often drive along suburban routes at a speed of 90 km / h, since they are the most economical in terms of gas mileage.

If you often drive on dirt roads, it is most preferable to “wrap” the car in Viatti tires. They are as if created for quick and confident movement on the primer.

After all the trials, the three leaders included:

1. Continental PremiumContact 6

Mexican-made tires have become the most economical when traveling at a speed of 90 km / h. They demonstrated excellent braking properties, but received minor comments for handling during extreme maneuvering on dry road surfaces.

2. Nokian Hakka Blue 2

The drivers behind the wheel liked the Finnish tires because they clearly follow the course, behave perfectly when performing a rearrangement (lane changing from one lane to another) and extreme maneuvers. But on dry roads, their braking qualities are average.

3. Hankook ventus prime 3

Hungarian-made rubber is a leader in comfort and braking on wet pavement. And it showed itself perfectly on dry pavement. However, with extreme maneuvers, there may be small problems with the handling of the car.

Tire test for crossovers "Behind the Wheel" 215/65 R16

For crossovers that drive not only on roads, but also off-road, the most reliable tires are needed. To select their pilots "Behind the Wheel" visited the Togliatti training ground of AvtoVAZ, where they conducted stringent tests on the Renault Duster, which was operated in front-wheel drive 2WD.

Toyo Proxes CF2 SUV tires turned out to be the most comfortable and economical, while experts recommended relatively inexpensive Viatti Bosco A / T to those who often travel on a dirt road.

And here is a trio of winners.

1. Nokian Hakka Blue 2 SUV

Everything about this tire is good: both its grip is reliable and the comfort is enhanced and its handling is excellent. I would still not be so "gluttonous" at a speed of 90 km / h ... But there is no perfection in the world.

2. Pirelli scorpion verde

This summer tires is suitable for those who value cross-country ability and handling. But comfort is not so good.

3. Continental ContiPremiumContact 5

Closes the first three in the rating of summer tires R16 2020 "Behind the Wheel" model, which has the highest coupling properties with the road. She has an impressive ride and comfort.

Just do not have to perform extreme maneuvers on a dry surface, with this the ContiPremiumContact 5 has problems.

Rating of summer tires “Behind the Wheel” 195/65 R15

Tires of the most popular size are subject to high demands from the experts behind the wheel.

They should be quiet, comfortable, economical, easy to change from row to row on dry and wet roads, and also stably follow the course at high speed and at the same time be distinguished by good controllability during extreme maneuvers. Tests are conducted at the AvtoVAZ training ground near Togliatti.

In terms of comfort, N’Blue HD Plus tires excelled. However, they could not adequately pass the permutation tests on dry and wet asphalt.

If you need optimal fuel economy, choose the Matador Hectorra 3, just keep in mind that it does not have the best exchange rate stability and weak (for its high price) grip.

But the winners of the trials are deprived of these shortcomings.

1. Continental PremiumContact 6

Almost silent tires, which have become the undisputed winners in terms of braking properties on dry surfaces and behavior on dry roads.

But if you do not like increased gas mileage, then these tires will clearly not be the answer to the question of which summer tires are the best. With a quiet ride at a speed of 60 km / h, they are quite “gluttonous”.

2. Hankook Tire Ventus Prime3

These tires showed the best grip on wet roads, and just fine on dry. On the wet asphalt are "like dry land", just as quickly and predictably.

What the Tire Ventus Prime3 has problems with is the economical consumption of gasoline at a speed of 60 km / h.

3. Nokian Hakka Green 2

These tires are in the top three not only in the 195/65 R15 segment, but also in the 185/60 R14 segment (read about it below). They are easily rearranged from row to row on a wet or dry surface, tenaciously hold the road and are very predictable even at speed.

The best summer tires 185/60 R14, test "Behind the Wheel"

The best summer tires of 2020, of the R14 size, the Za Rulyom magazine traditionally tests at the AvtoVAZ training ground near the city of Tolyatti. As a "carrier" is a car Lada Grant, equipped with ABS.

It is curious that the most economical when driving at a speed of 90 km / h were tires that were not even included in the top ten - Sailun Antrezzo ECO. And the toughest are Achilles tires, with them you do not have to wait for a ride. If you need silence, choose Continental tires.

Let's dwell on the tires included in the top 3:

1. Continental ContiPremiumContact 5

Ideal for those who have high demands on summer tires. It has good traction properties, a high level of comfort, and will not fail if you suddenly want to perform an extreme maneuver on wet asphalt.

However, on dry asphalt during extreme maneuvering, the ContiPremiumContact 5 does not behave in the best way.

2. Nokian Hakka Green 2

Quiet, smooth, with low fuel consumption and predictable controls on any road and any driving style. Even the picky testers "Behind the Wheel" did not find what to complain about. In general, we must take it!

3. Nordman SX2

Another quiet tire with predictable behavior when changing from row to row on both dry and wet asphalt. These tires caused minor complaints from the experts behind the wheel during extreme maneuvering on dry asphalt.

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