Choosing a tire is like choosing a car. Amid countless performance ratings in the market, few tests stand up to comprehensive professional evaluation. A tire’s quality cannot be summed up in a single score. Its real-world performance – wet grip in rain, handling during sudden maneuvers, quietness and wear resistance on long trips, and overall capability on complex roads – is what truly defines quality.

The trusted global benchmark for consumers is none other than the ADAC tire test, known as the Nobel Prize of the tire industry.

1、ADAC: A Century of Expertise, the Industry’s Gold Standard

ADAC, the Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil -Club e. V. (General German Automobile Club), was founded in 1903. With over 120 years of heritage, it is one of the world’s largest, most trusted non-profit independent automotive testing organizations. ADAC conducts rigorous testing covering vehicle safety, mobility services, and tire performance.

Famous for impartiality and strictness, ADAC is widely recognized by consumers and the industry. Unlike single-indicator reviews, ADAC focuses on real-world overall performance. Its results are trusted by drivers worldwide and serve as a key reference for technical development and quality improvement in the tire industry.

2、Strict Testing Principles: Three Core Pillars of Reliability

Impartial Procurement：As an independent third party, ADAC accepts no samples, sponsorships, or advertising from tire manufacturers. All test tires are purchased anonymously and randomly from retail stores across Europe by ordinary consumers. This eliminates “special test tires” and ensures data reflects real market products and actual user experience.

(Anonymous number: The tester does not know which type of tire is installed.© ADAC/Marc Wittkowski)

Comprehensive Evaluation System：Tests cover all critical performance areas: dry handling, wet braking, Wet Handling and Noise Performance, wear resistance, fuel consumption, and safety protection. The assessment weights safety at 70% and environmental efficiency at 30%, balancing core safety, daily economy, and comfort to fully verify overall performance.High Entry BarrierEach year, ADAC selects only 15–18 top global tire brands for testing. Qualification alone proves brand and product strength; final results represent professional certification of all-around performance.

3、Industry Consensus: ADAC Results Guide Global Purchases

The true value of ADAC testing lies in its comprehensive, strict, and realistic methodology. By breaking performance into measurable dimensions:

Wet Handling defines safety margins in wet conditions

Noise Performance directly affects driving comfort

Wear resistance ensures long-term durability

All tests follow unified standards and real-world scenarios. This makes tire performance tangible and reliable.

ADAC’s strict, realistic testing drives industry quality and innovation. It has become the global tire industry benchmark and a trusted reference for millions of drivers.

4、Greentrac Quest-X: Passes ADAC’s Ultimate Test

In the 2026 ADAC Summer Tire Test, Greentrac Quest-X was selected to compete alongside 15 international premium brands including Michelin, Continental, and Pirelli. With outstanding allaround performance, Greentrac achieved an impressive result in this highly competitive evaluation.

Greentrac Quest-X scored 3.1 and earned an ADAC rating of befriedigend (Good) – the only Chinese mainland brand to receive this rating. It excelled with 1st place in Wet Handling and Noise Performance:

Wet Handling: Excellent grip and drainage deliver superior safety on wet roads

Noise Performance: Ultra-low interior and exterior noise ensures a quiet, comfortable ride

Additional strengths confirmed by ADAC:

Dry braking distance of 36.2 m marked as a key advantage

Fuel consumption as low as 5.7 L/100 km, among the test group’s most efficient

EU Label Wet Grip Class A certification

Long service life of 38,200 km

Greentrac Quest-X has passed strict third-party verification and reached top-tier industry levels across key indicators.

5、Quality Commitment: Superior Performance for Driver Confidence

As a global new-generation tire brand, Greentrac maintains strict standards in every product. We focus on real driving needs, continuously improving safety, handling, comfort, and efficiency through innovation, to deliver better mobility for drivers worldwide.

Tire quality is never defined by a single score. With complete evaluation systems and transparent standards, consumers can choose with confidence.

Choose Greentrac – choose safety and trust verified by Europe’s most authoritative test.

（Note: The 2026 test was conducted jointly by ADAC, ÖAMTC, and TCS. Data and selected images are sourced from the official ADAC website.）