The best summer eco tires 205/55 R16

Under the wing of the Japanese tire giant Bridgestone there are several famous subsidiary brands. One of these is the Turkish brand Lassa. The Greenways model from its portfolio belongs to the segment of economical summer tires.

The tire has a lightweight frame with a dense weave of threads, which affects the sensitivity of the car's handling regardless of the speed of movement and reduces rolling resistance. The guarantor of the stability of the tire's directional stability is a trio of longitudinal stiffening ribs in the central segment of the tread pattern, which has an asymmetrical structure characteristic of summer tires. Notches on the tread blocks allow Lassa Greenways to grip the road surface more tenaciously.

The rubber cocktail of the model is generously flavored with silicon-containing polymers. Thanks to their increased content, the tire dissipates heat better, is less susceptible to premature wear and demonstrates high fuel efficiency. Moreover, the soft structure of the rubber gives passengers of the “iron horse” comfort during travel.

Lassa Greenways does not have any significant flaws. In addition to the fact that small pebbles often get stuck in the tire tread, which causes the characteristic clicking sound of the tire on the asphalt. There are no complaints about the model in terms of driving performance either in dry or rainy weather. In addition, it will please car owners with an affordable price.

The eco-friendliness of the Kumho Ecowing ES31 summer tire is indicated by the engraving of a honeycomb on the outer sidewall of the tire. The model is rightfully considered one of the most environmentally friendly in the tire portfolio of the South Korean brand Kumho.

The key to the “green” qualities of the tire is the coordinated work of the rubber compound with a high silica content and the asymmetric tread pattern, which provides an extremely low level of rolling resistance. As a result, the tire helps save fuel, thereby reducing the amount of harmful emissions into the atmosphere.

The asymmetrical design of the tire tread guarantees the stability of the vehicle's grip when driving both on dry asphalt and on wet roads. The directional stability of the vehicle is improved by a solid stiffener rib in the central segment of the treadmill. In total, the model has a trio of longitudinal stiffening ribs, separated by wide annular channels for drainage of water masses. Also, the work of diagonal inclined slots in the tread blocks, which serve as integral parts of the drainage system, is aimed at resistance to aquaplaning.

The model's tread shoulder blocks have special aerodynamic recesses to increase the level of acoustic comfort. At the same time, the Kumho Ecowing ES31 impresses with its comfortable ride, good wear resistance and resistance to various types of mechanical damage. The tire is produced with concern for ecology and the environment.

The environmentally friendly tire Hankook Kinergy Eco K425, put on the assembly line in 2011, has become the “people's” version of summer tires for passenger cars. A replacement was rolled out 6 years later. The production of the second generation of the model has been launched at the Hankook factories in South Korea and Hungary (depending on the standard size).

The tread pattern of the tire retained its asymmetrical structure and acquired additional slots on the central rib of the inner segment. They are designed to improve the stability of tire behavior and the precision of driving. In general, the asymmetrical “drawing” of the tread creates an optimal balance of driving qualities on dry and wet road surfaces.

“Green” roots Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 K435 produces a rubber compound with a high silica content. It reduces heat generation and rolling resistance, resulting in improved fuel efficiency. As a result, we get budget savings and less harmful emissions into the atmosphere.

The drainage system of the model consists of three annular channels and three-stage lateral grooves, which accelerate the evacuation of excess water masses. High braking efficiency of the tire on wet roads was noted during tests. In particular, the Hungarian magazine Autonavigator awarded the tire one of the highest scores in the “Braking distance on wet asphalt” category. But when it comes to dry braking, the tire lags slightly behind its rivals in the class. But it’s not critical, which pales in comparison to the model’s affordable price tag.

At the end of 2020, the portfolio of the French tire giant Michelin was replenished with the eco-friendly e.Primacy summer tire model. It is supposed to be installed both on the wheels of electric cars and traditional cars with internal combustion engines.

The emphasis in the rubber is to minimize rolling resistance. And indeed, in this parameter the tire received the highest score “A” - it completely outperforms its closest rivals in the class of premium summer tires. Reducing friction losses reduces the consumption of fuel or electricity required to drive the vehicle. As a result, resource savings are ensured and emissions of exhaust gases into the atmosphere are minimized.

The model was equipped with an asymmetrical tread with a special U-shaped drainage channels (using Evergrip technology). This design know-how allows you to maintain excellent adhesive properties on wet surfaces even with severe tread wear. New and used Michelin e.Primacy tires are equally safe. Water is removed from their contact spot as quickly as possible and without the slightest residue.

Another technological feature in the tire is the uniform MaxTouch pressure distribution, which increases the contact area with the road and prevents disproportionate wear. Finally, the model belongs to the category of high-performance tires with the highest level of driving comfort. Michelin e.Primacy sets the bar high in the eco-tire segment and is one of the most advanced models in the green tire arena.

Since 2019, the production facilities of the tire giant Continental have launched the production of “green” summer tires EcoContact 6, which is suitable for cars from small to large.

On the shelves of tire stores, the model is presented in 112 standard sizes for wheel diameters from 13 to R22. Depending on the size, the structure of the tire tread also differs - there can be from three to five longitudinal stiffening ribs in it. A common feature for all tire sizes is the asymmetrical structure of the tread pattern. Special curved sipes in the central plane of the tread are aimed at blocking the tire from sliding on a wet road.

The balanced relationship between the longitudinal ribs and drainage channels allows the tire to effectively clean itself of water and quickly dry the contact patch when driving in rainy weather. The rubber mixture of the model is “prepared” according to the proprietary Green Chilli 2.0 recipe. The compound contains chemical components to reduce rolling resistance and additives that help the tire better adapt to uneven road surfaces. The special formula of the rubber “cocktail” also improves the transmission of traction and braking forces.

In order to ensure good “dry” grip, the tire borrowed design solutions from the Continental SportContact tire line. In particular, the asymmetrical tread geometry with rounded corners adds stability to individual elements, promoting reliable traction and guaranteeing predictable behavior of the machine during dynamic maneuvering in traffic. Finally, the “green” class of tires helps to minimize harmful emissions. Continental EcoContact 6 is a premium summer tire manufactured to the highest quality and safety standards.