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Highest praise for 5 finalists in Auto Bild summer tyre test
24 Mar 2026
After sending 30 tyres packing following the preliminary round of its 2026 summer test, Auto Bild got down to the business of comprehensively evaluating the 20 finalists. The test team again fitted the 245/45 R19 tyres to a BMW 5 Series and put each of the 20 models through its paces in wet and dry conditions, additionally examining all protagonists’ mileage, rolling resistance and overall value for money. No less than five of the finalists gained Auto Bild’s top ‘exemplary’ rating.
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Sportauto tests aftermarket & OE tyres
17 Mar 2025
In its 2025 test of summer tyres, Sportauto not only highlights the advantages of mixed diameter fitments. The motoring publication also compares original equipment and aftermarket tyres, emphasising why the former may not be the best choice – despite being tailor made for a specific vehicle model.
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Ams brings sustainability to 2025 tyre test
17 Mar 2025
Marketers toss the word sustainable around with gusto, and for many people it means everything and nothing. We were therefore interested to see exactly what auto motor und sport had in mind when it announced that sustainability would feature prominently in its 2025 test of six tyre brands in size 215/55 R 17, a dimension found on both electric and combustion-powered cars and crossovers as well as compact SUVs.
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What to buy, what to avoid – Auto Bild Sportscars tests 245/35 R19 tyres
13 Mar 2025
Just a decade ago, cars with 19-inch rims were still regarded with a smidgen of awe. But times change, and this size is now standard for many manufacturers, particularly on their sportier models. Particularly popular is the size 235/35 R19, with almost every tyre maker now including it in their ranges. But instead of choosing this dimension for its summer 2025 test, Auto Bild Sportscars selected 245/35 R19.
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3 winning tyres in Die Reifentester summer test
11 Mar 2025
Choosing the right tyre for hot hatches and sports compact cars such as the VW Golf GTI is crucial for safety and driving pleasure. To make choosing the right tyre an easier decision, Die Reifentester has evaluated eight tyres in the popular 225/40 ZR18 size. Die Reifentester team – tyre tester and former tyre developer Dirk Vincken, together with experienced motoring journalist Joachim Fischer – compared the tyres at the ATP proving ground in Papenburg, Germany.
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Tesla, Goodyear and Cerebrum partner on smart tyres
11 Mar 2025
You might remember us talking about how Goodyear tyres teamed up with Tesla on the Cybertruck. Now we’ve learnt that the latest versions have one or two more tyre-related trick up their sleeves.
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Sailun revels in historic Auto Bild result
10 Mar 2025
With more than 50 products typically in the running, Auto Bild tests are amongst the most respected and anticipated comparative evaluations for tyre buyers across Europe. This is why Sailun Tyre is thrilled to have achieved the milestone of its Sailun Atrezzo ZSR2 becoming the first Chinese tyre brand to achieve a top ten test finish in the trade publication’s 39-year history.
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