'ADAC motorwelt' tested 15 summer tyres size 205/55 R 16 V (up to 240 km/h - 150 mph)

Result:

4 x overall rating "Highly recommended"

9 x overall rating "Recommended"

2 x overall rating "Qualified recommendation"

The Direction-Sport was given the overall rating "Recommended"

Its strong points: "Relatively low wear and rolling resistance"

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'ams' tested 5 summer tyres size 205/55 R 16 W (up to 270 km/h - 168 mph)

Result:

1 x overall rating "Highly recommended"

3 x overall rating "Recommended"

1 x overall rating "Qualified recommendation"

The Direction-Sport was given the overall rating "Recommended"

Its strong points: "... very good braking performance in the wet, low rolling resistance, low rolling noise..."

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'Auto Bild' tested 11 summer tyres size 205/55 R 16 V (up to 240 km/h - 150 mph)

Result:

2 x overall rating "Exemplary"

8 x overall rating "Recommended"

1 x overall rating "Qualified recommendation"

The Direction-Sport was given the overall rating "Recommended" Its strong points: "balanced, safe handling characteristics on wet and dry roads, effective braking performance, low rolling noise"