Magazine tests
Published braking distances (Auto Bild, auto motor und sport, Auto Zeitung, ADAC, Za Rulem and others). Rank = position in the same test on the same surface (1 = shortest). The tests use different sizes, cars and conditions, so only compare numbers within the same test.
| Test | Size | Conditions | Result | Rank | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Bild 2026 | 245/45 R19 | dry asphalt · speed not stated | 39.0 m | 46 / 50 | 32.8 m |
| Auto Bild 2026 | 245/45 R19 | wet asphalt · speed not stated | 33.0 m | 36 / 50 | 25.2 m |
| Auto Bild 2025 | 225/40 R18 | dry asphalt 100→0 km/h | 37.7 m | 44 / 52 | 32.6 m |
| Auto Bild 2025 | 225/40 R18 | wet asphalt 80→0 km/h | 34.1 m | 35 / 52 | 27.4 m |
| Auto Bild 2024 | 205/55 R16 | dry asphalt 100→0 km/h | 40.1 m | 49 / 55 | 35.4 m |
| Auto Bild 2024 | 205/55 R16 | wet asphalt 80→0 km/h | 32.9 m | 34 / 55 | 25.8 m |
The calculation on this page does not use these results: our check showed that a test in another size does not predict wet braking better than the EU label for your size. They are shown here as measured facts.
EU tyre label
Official data from the EU product register EPREL, by size. The class applies to each size separately. What do the classes mean?
| Size | Wet grip | Rolling resistance | Noise | Winter | Load / speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155/65 R14 | C | D | 70 dB (B) | – | 75 T |
| 165/60 R15 | C | D | 70 dB (B) | – | 77 H |
| 165/65 R14 | B | D | 70 dB (B) | – | 79 T |
| 165/70 R14 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 81 T |
| 175/65 R14 | C (variants: B, C) | D | 71 dB (B) | – | 82/86 T |
| 175/65 R15 | B | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 84 T |
| 175/70 R14 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 84 T |
| 185/50 R16 | C (variants: B, C) | D | 70 dB (B) | – | 81 V |
| 185/55 R15 | B | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 82 H/V |
| 185/55 R16 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 83 V |
| 185/60 R14 | C (variants: B, C) | D | 70 dB (B) | – | 82 H/T |
| 185/60 R15 | B | C | 71 dB (B) | – | 84/88 H |
| 185/65 R14 | B | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 86 T |
| 185/65 R15 | B | C | 71 dB (B) | – | 88/92 H/T |
| 195/45 R16 | B | B | 72 dB (B) | – | 84 V |
| 195/50 R15 | B | C | 71 dB (B) | – | 82 H/V |
| 195/50 R16 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 88 V |
| 195/55 R15 | B | C | 71 dB (B) | – | 85 H/V |
| 195/55 R16 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 87/91 H/V |
| 195/60 R15 | B | C | 71 dB (B) | – | 88 H/V |
| 195/65 R15 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 91/95 H/T/V |
| 205/40 R17 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 84 Y |
| 205/45 R16 | C (variants: B, C) | D | 71 dB (B) | – | 83 Y |
| 205/45 R17 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 88 V/Y |
| 205/50 R17 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 93 V/Y |
| 205/55 R16 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 91/94 H/V/Y |
| 205/55 R17 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 95 V |
| 205/60 R15 | B | C | 71 dB (B) | – | 91 H |
| 205/60 R16 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 92/96 H/V/W |
| 205/65 R15 | B | C | 71 dB (B) | – | 94 H/V |
| 215/40 R17 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 87 Y |
| 215/45 R16 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 90 V |
| 215/45 R17 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 91 Y |
| 215/50 R17 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 95 W |
| 215/50 R18 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 96 W |
| 215/55 R16 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 93/97 V/Y |
| 215/55 R17 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 98 Y |
| 215/55 R18 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 99 V |
| 215/60 R16 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 99 H |
| 215/60 R17 | B | C | 71 dB (B) | – | 96 H |
| 215/65 R16 | B | C | 71 dB (B) | – | 98 H |
| 215/65 R17 | B | C | 71 dB (B) | – | 99 V |
| 225/35 R19 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 88 Y |
| 225/40 R18 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 92 Y |
| 225/40 R19 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 93 Y |
| 225/45 R17 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 91/94 Y |
| 225/45 R18 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 95 Y |
| 225/45 R19 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 96 W |
| 225/50 R16 | B | C | 71 dB (B) | – | 92 Y |
| 225/50 R17 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 98 V/Y |
| 225/50 R18 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 99 W |
| 225/55 R16 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 95/99 V/Y |
| 225/55 R17 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 101 Y |
| 225/55 R18 | B | C | 71 dB (B) | – | 98 V |
| 225/55 R19 | B | C | 71 dB (B) | – | 99 V |
| 225/60 R17 | B | C | 71 dB (B) | – | 99 V |
| 235/35 R19 | B | D | 72 dB (B) | – | 91 Y |
| 235/40 R18 | B | D | 72 dB (B) | – | 91/95 Y |
| 235/40 R19 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 96 Y |
| 235/45 R17 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 97 Y |
| 235/45 R18 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 98 Y |
| 235/45 R19 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 99 W |
| 235/45 R20 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 100 W |
| 235/50 R18 | B | C | 71 dB (B) | – | 97 V |
| 235/50 R19 | B | C | 71 dB (B) | – | 99 V |
| 235/55 R17 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 103 V/Y |
| 235/55 R18 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 100/104 V |
| 235/55 R19 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 105 V |
| 235/60 R18 | B | B | 72 dB (B) | – | 107 V/W |
| 235/65 R17 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 108 V |
| 245/35 R19 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 93 Y |
| 245/35 R20 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 95 Y |
| 245/40 R17 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 95 Y |
| 245/40 R18 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 97 Y |
| 245/40 R19 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 98 Y |
| 245/45 R17 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 99 Y |
| 245/45 R18 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 100 Y |
| 245/45 R19 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 102 Y |
| 245/45 R20 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 103 Y |
| 255/35 R18 | B | C | 73 dB (B) | – | 94 Y |
| 255/35 R19 | B | C | 73 dB (B) | – | 96 Y |
| 255/35 R20 | B | C | 73 dB (B) | – | 97 Y |
| 255/40 R19 | B | C | 73 dB (B) | – | 100 Y |
| 255/40 R20 | B | C | 73 dB (B) | – | 101 Y |
| 255/45 R18 | B | C | 73 dB (B) | – | 103 Y |
| 255/45 R20 | B | C | 73 dB (B) | – | 105 Y |
| 255/50 R19 | B | C | 73 dB (B) | – | 107 Y |
| 255/55 R18 | B | B | 73 dB (B) | – | 109 Y |
| 255/55 R19 | B | B | 73 dB (B) | – | 111 V |
| 265/35 R18 | B | D | 72 dB (B) | – | 93 Y |
| 275/40 R20 | B | C | 73 dB (B) | – | 106 Y |
| 285/45 R19 | B | C | 75 dB (B) | – | 111 Y |
| 295/35 R21 | B | C | 75 dB (B) | – | 107 Y |
Frequently asked questions
What is the wet grip class of the Matador Hectorra 5?
On the EU tyre label, the Matador Hectorra 5 has wet grip class B to C, depending on the size. A is the best and E the worst. The difference between class A and class E is about 18 m of braking distance from 90 km/h on a wet road.
How long is the braking distance of the Matador Hectorra 5 on a wet road?
According to the Pidurdusmaa.ee calculation, the Matador Hectorra 5 205/55 R16 stops from 90 km/h on a wet road in about 44 metres (Citroën C3 IV (2024+), without reaction time). The calculation is based on wet grip class B on the EU tyre label.
Has the Matador Hectorra 5 been independently tested?
Yes. Source: Auto Bild 2024. The Matador Hectorra 5 stopped on wet asphalt from 80 km/h in 32.9 m, ranking 34 of 55 tyres.
What sizes is the Matador Hectorra 5 available in?
In the EU tyre register, our database has the Matador Hectorra 5 in 93 sizes, for example 155/65 R14, 165/60 R15, 165/65 R14, 165/70 R14, 175/65 R14 and 175/65 R15. As a main factory size it fits cars such as the Audi A6 C9 (2025+), Audi Q3 III (2025+) and BMW iX3 NA5 (2025+).
Compare within the same test
Tyres that were neighbours in the same test: same car, same day.