Car tyres 205/65 R15 review and compare

We tested tyres for a range of family cars, for cornering, braking and noise.
 
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  • Updated:6 Apr 2008
 

01.Introduction

Tyres

Test results for 17 car tyres (205/65R15)

We tested 17 car tyres suitable for a range of family cars for:

  • Braking performance in dry and wet conditions.
  • Cornering performance in dry and wet conditions.
  • Noise.

Please note: this information was current as of April 2008 but is still a useful guide to today's market.


Brands tested

  • BRIDGESTONE RE92
  • # CONTINENTAL Conti Premium Contact 2
  • # DUNLOP LeMans LM600
  • # FIRESTONE Firehawk TZ100
  • # FULDA Sport
  • # GOODYEAR Ducaro GA
  • GT RADIAL Champiro 128
  • # HANKOOK Optimo K406
  • # KELLY Ritmo HP
  • # MARSHALL Power Racer-II 719
  • # MICHELIN Energy XM1
  • # PIRELLI P6
  • SAVA Intensa
  • # SIAMTYRE Ultrax 624400
  • # SONAR SA-603
  • # TOYO Transas TEO
  • # YOKOHAMA S760
# Discontinued.
 
 

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