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2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tyre Test

Overall test winnerPirelli P Zero PZ4

Auto Bild's second summer tyre test of 2019 has tested eleven 245/45 R18 tyre patterns using a BMW 5 Series.

Data analyzed and reviewed byJonathan Benson
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Tyres tested
11
Tested size
245/45 R18
Disciplines
8

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11 Tyres tested

Published finishing positions, with the strengths and considerations from this test. Owner reviews cover other sizes and driving conditions.

1st

Pirelli P Zero PZ4

+Test winner with no obvious flaws, excellent dry and wet handling, accurate steering, short braking distances.

−None mentioned.

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2nd

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

+Excellent handling in the dry and wet, accurate steering, short braking distances, good aquaplaning resistance.

−High rolling resistance.

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263 owner reviews Test Results
3rd

Continental Premium Contact 6

+Good handling on dry and wet surfaces, good wet handling, high braking performance.

−Increased noise level.

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140 owner reviews Test Results
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4

+Good handling in all conditions, highest aquaplaning resistance, good level of comfort.

−High price, average lateral stability in the wet.

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358 owner reviews Test Results
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Vredestein Ultrac Vorti

+Accurate steering, very good handling and short braking distances in the dry, good levels of comfort.

−Increased rolling resistance.

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117 owner reviews Test Results
6th

Hankook Ventus S1 evo2

+Good aquaplaning resistance, short dry braking, good levels of comfort.

−Relatively long wet braking.

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84 owner reviews Test Results
7th

Nokian PowerProof

+Good handling and short stopping distances in the dry, low rolling resistance.

−Understeer and long braking distances in the wet.

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28 owner reviews Test Results
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Bridgestone Turanza T005

+Good aquaplaning resistance, short dry braking, good level of comfort, low rolling resistance.

−Slow steering response and understeer in the dry and wet, long wet braking distances.

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200 owner reviews Test Results
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Maxxis Premitra HP5

+Short dry braking, low noise, low rolling resistance, low price.

−Long wet braking, low wet grip, understeer in the dry and wet.

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42 owner reviews Test Results
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Toyo Proxes Sport

+Good aquaplaning resistance, good dry handling, low noise, low price.

−Poor wet handling, long wet braking, reduced comfort levels, high rolling resistance.

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24 owner reviews Test Results
11th

Fulda SportControl 2

+Low price, low rolling resistance, low noise.

−Slow steering, long wet braking.

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30 owner reviews Test Results

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2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tyre Test · 245/45 R18

TyrePirelli P Zero PZ4Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5Continental Premium Contact 6Michelin Pilot Sport 4Vredestein Ultrac VortiHankook Ventus S1 evo2Nokian PowerProofBridgestone Turanza T005Maxxis Premitra HP5Toyo Proxes SportFulda SportControl 2
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Category scores (% of best)
Dry99.9%98.4%98.4%97.5%99%96.8%98%97.4%98.3%96%95.5%
Wet99.3%97.5%95.7%95.4%93.6%92%90%89.2%90.3%89%89.4%
Comfort92%91.8%91.3%99.7%99.5%92.8%84.8%99.1%85.7%78%85.6%
Rolling Resistance83.6%81.7%91.3%88.1%76.6%80.9%90.4%100%90.4%75.4%95.8%
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Auto Bild's second summer tyre test of 2019 has tested eleven 245/45 R18 tyre patterns using a BMW 5 Series. This tyre and vehicle combination isn't an often tested setup, and has yielded some interesting results!

The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 (Sports Car variant) dominated the testing, with the shortest dry and wet braking, fastest wet handling lap and second fastest dry handling lap.

With the Pirelli dominating, that left the usual top three trio battling out for second place overall, which went in favour of the new Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5, whos only draw back was a mid table rolling resistance score. The last of the podium spots went to the Continental PremiumContact 6 which proved to be a little noisy compared to the best.

The fan favourite, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4, had to settle for a joint fourth place overall with the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti.

Dry

The Pirelli P Zero SC had a huge dry braking advantage, 0.6 meters ahead of the next best.

Dry Braking

Dry braking in meters

Lower is better ↓
Position / TyreResultGap to best
1Pirelli P Zero PZ4
 35.1 m Best
2Maxxis Premitra HP5
 35.7 m +0.60 m
3Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
 35.8 m +0.70 m
3Bridgestone Turanza T005
 35.8 m +0.70 m
5Nokian PowerProof
 35.9 m +0.80 m
6Continental Premium Contact 6
 36 m +0.90 m
6Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
 36 m +0.90 m
8Hankook Ventus S1 evo2
 36.6 m +1.50 m
8Michelin Pilot Sport 4
 36.6 m +1.50 m
10Fulda SportControl 2
 37.4 m +2.30 m
11Toyo Proxes Sport
 37.5 m +2.40 m

The difference between best and worst was 6.8% (2.4 m ≈ 0.5 Car Lengths).

The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti took its regular spot at the top of the dry handling testing, with the P Zero a close second.

Dry Handling

Dry Handling Average Speed

Higher is better ↑
Position / TyreResultGap to best
1Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
 100 km/h Best
2Pirelli P Zero PZ4
 99.8 km/h -0.20 km/h
3Continental Premium Contact 6
 99.2 km/h -0.80 km/h
3Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
 99.2 km/h -0.80 km/h
5Michelin Pilot Sport 4
 99 km/h -1.00 km/h
6Toyo Proxes Sport
 98.4 km/h -1.60 km/h
7Nokian PowerProof
 98.3 km/h -1.70 km/h
8Maxxis Premitra HP5
 98.2 km/h -1.80 km/h
9Hankook Ventus S1 evo2
 97.7 km/h -2.30 km/h
10Fulda SportControl 2
 97.2 km/h -2.80 km/h
11Bridgestone Turanza T005
 96.7 km/h -3.30 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 3.3% (3.3 Km/H).

Wet

The Pirelli once again proved its braking dominance, stopping 2 meters shorter than the second placed Asymmetric 5.

Wet Braking

Wet braking in meters

Lower is better ↓
Position / TyreResultGap to best
1Pirelli P Zero PZ4
 46.7 m Best
2Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
 48.7 m +2.00 m
3Continental Premium Contact 6
 49.8 m +3.10 m
4Michelin Pilot Sport 4
 50.9 m +4.20 m
5Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
 52.8 m +6.10 m
6Hankook Ventus S1 evo2
 53.4 m +6.70 m
7Nokian PowerProof
 54.3 m +7.60 m
8Fulda SportControl 2
 54.6 m +7.90 m
9Maxxis Premitra HP5
 55.4 m +8.70 m
10Bridgestone Turanza T005
 55.8 m +9.10 m
11Toyo Proxes Sport
 56.2 m +9.50 m

The difference between best and worst was 20.3% (9.5 m ≈ 2.1 Car Lengths).

This time the Pirelli carried through the performance advantage to wet handling, as the fastest tyre on test.

Wet Handling

Wet Handling Average Speed

Higher is better ↑
Position / TyreResultGap to best
1Pirelli P Zero PZ4
 88.1 km/h Best
2Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
 87.7 km/h -0.40 km/h
3Continental Premium Contact 6
 85.5 km/h -2.60 km/h
4Michelin Pilot Sport 4
 85.4 km/h -2.70 km/h
5Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
 85 km/h -3.10 km/h
6Hankook Ventus S1 evo2
 82.5 km/h -5.60 km/h
7Maxxis Premitra HP5
 82.3 km/h -5.80 km/h
8Nokian PowerProof
 80.9 km/h -7.20 km/h
9Bridgestone Turanza T005
 80.8 km/h -7.30 km/h
10Fulda SportControl 2
 80.3 km/h -7.80 km/h
11Toyo Proxes Sport
 79.8 km/h -8.30 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 9.4% (8.3 Km/H).

The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 took its first win of the test during straight aquaplaning testing.

Straight Aqua

Float Speed in Km/H

Higher is better ↑
Position / TyreResultGap to best
1Michelin Pilot Sport 4
 92.1 km/h Best
2Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
 91.2 km/h -0.90 km/h
3Hankook Ventus S1 evo2
 91 km/h -1.10 km/h
4Toyo Proxes Sport
 90.8 km/h -1.30 km/h
5Maxxis Premitra HP5
 89.4 km/h -2.70 km/h
5Continental Premium Contact 6
 89.4 km/h -2.70 km/h
7Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
 88.9 km/h -3.20 km/h
8Pirelli P Zero PZ4
 88.6 km/h -3.50 km/h
9Bridgestone Turanza T005
 88.3 km/h -3.80 km/h
10Nokian PowerProof
 87.6 km/h -4.50 km/h
11Fulda SportControl 2
 87 km/h -5.10 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 5.5% (5.1 Km/H).

Environment

Three tyres proved to be the most comfortable subjectively.

Subj. Comfort

Subjective Comfort Score

Higher is better ↑
Position / TyreResultGap to best
1Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
 7 Points Best
1Michelin Pilot Sport 4
 7 Points Best
1Bridgestone Turanza T005
 7 Points Best
4Hankook Ventus S1 evo2
 6 Points -1.00 Points
4Continental Premium Contact 6
 6 Points -1.00 Points
4Pirelli P Zero PZ4
 6 Points -1.00 Points
4Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
 6 Points -1.00 Points
8Maxxis Premitra HP5
 5 Points -2.00 Points
8Fulda SportControl 2
 5 Points -2.00 Points
8Nokian PowerProof
 5 Points -2.00 Points
11Toyo Proxes Sport
 4 Points -3.00 Points

The difference between best and worst was 42.9% (3 Points).

The Bridgestone continued its run of extremely low rolling resistance scores by having the lowest fuel use on test.

Rolling Resistance

Rolling resistance in kg t

Lower is better ↓
Position / TyreResultGap to bestExtra fuel / year
1Bridgestone Turanza T005
 7.31 kg/t Best £0
2Fulda SportControl 2
 7.63 kg/t +0.32 kg/t £19
3Continental Premium Contact 6
 8.01 kg/t +0.70 kg/t £42
4Maxxis Premitra HP5
 8.09 kg/t +0.78 kg/t £47
4Nokian PowerProof
 8.09 kg/t +0.78 kg/t £47
6Michelin Pilot Sport 4
 8.3 kg/t +0.99 kg/t £60
7Pirelli P Zero PZ4
 8.74 kg/t +1.43 kg/t £86
8Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
 8.95 kg/t +1.64 kg/t £99
9Hankook Ventus S1 evo2
 9.04 kg/t +1.73 kg/t £104
10Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
 9.54 kg/t +2.23 kg/t £134
11Toyo Proxes Sport
 9.69 kg/t +2.38 kg/t £144

The difference between best and worst was 32.6% (2.38 kg / t). Over 19,000 km a year at £1.45/L, the Toyo Proxes Sport uses about 99 L (£144) more fuel than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.

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19,000 km
£1.45/L
Estimates based on typical driving conditions. Rolling resistance accounts for approximately 20% of IC vehicle fuel consumption and 25% of EV energy consumption. Actual savings vary based on driving style, vehicle weight, road conditions, and tyre age. For comparative purposes only. Lifetime savings based on a 40,000km / 25,000 mile tread life.

The Maxxis had the quietest internal noise.

Noise

External noise in dB

Lower is better ↓
Position / TyreResultGap to best
1Maxxis Premitra HP5
 71.6 dB Best
2Hankook Ventus S1 evo2
 71.7 dB +0.10 dB
3Fulda SportControl 2
 71.8 dB +0.20 dB
4Michelin Pilot Sport 4
 72.1 dB +0.50 dB
5Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
 72.4 dB +0.80 dB
5Toyo Proxes Sport
 72.4 dB +0.80 dB
7Pirelli P Zero PZ4
 72.9 dB +1.30 dB
7Bridgestone Turanza T005
 72.9 dB +1.30 dB
7Nokian PowerProof
 72.9 dB +1.30 dB
10Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
 73.2 dB +1.60 dB
11Continental Premium Contact 6
 73.9 dB +2.30 dB

The difference between best and worst was 3.2% (2.3 dB).

The Maxxis was also the cheapest tyre on test.

Results

1st

Pirelli P Zero PZ4

245/45 R18
Pirelli P Zero PZ4
Exemplary / Test Winner.
Dry99.9%
Wet99.3%
Comfort92%
Rolling Resistance83.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better1st / 1135.1 mBest in this discipline
Dry HandlingHigher is better2nd / 1199.8 km/h-0.20 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better1st / 1146.7 mBest in this discipline
Wet HandlingHigher is better1st / 1188.1 km/hBest in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better8th / 1188.6 km/h-3.50 km/h
Subj. ComfortHigher is better4th / 116 Points-1.00 Points
NoiseLower is better7th / 1172.9 dB+1.30 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better7th / 118.74 kg/t+1.43 kg/t
Price
560.00
2nd

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

245/45 R18
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
Exemplary.
Dry98.4%
Wet97.5%
Comfort91.8%
Rolling Resistance81.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better6th / 1136 m+0.90 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better3rd / 1199.2 km/h-0.80 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better2nd / 1148.7 m+2.00 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better2nd / 1187.7 km/h-0.40 km/h
Straight AquaHigher is better7th / 1188.9 km/h-3.20 km/h
Subj. ComfortHigher is better4th / 116 Points-1.00 Points
NoiseLower is better10th / 1173.2 dB+1.60 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better8th / 118.95 kg/t+1.64 kg/t
Price
560.00
3rd

Continental Premium Contact 6

245/45 R18
Continental Premium Contact 6
Exemplary.
Dry98.4%
Wet95.7%
Comfort91.3%
Rolling Resistance91.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better6th / 1136 m+0.90 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better3rd / 1199.2 km/h-0.80 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better3rd / 1149.8 m+3.10 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better3rd / 1185.5 km/h-2.60 km/h
Straight AquaHigher is better5th / 1189.4 km/h-2.70 km/h
Subj. ComfortHigher is better4th / 116 Points-1.00 Points
NoiseLower is better11th / 1173.9 dB+2.30 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better3rd / 118.01 kg/t+0.70 kg/t
Price
590.00
Joint 4th

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

245/45 R18
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Exemplary.
Dry97.5%
Wet95.4%
Comfort99.7%
Rolling Resistance88.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better8th / 1136.6 m+1.50 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better5th / 1199 km/h-1.00 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better4th / 1150.9 m+4.20 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better4th / 1185.4 km/h-2.70 km/h
Straight AquaHigher is better1st / 1192.1 km/hBest in this discipline
Subj. ComfortHigher is better1st / 117 PointsBest in this discipline
NoiseLower is better4th / 1172.1 dB+0.50 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better6th / 118.3 kg/t+0.99 kg/t
Price
675.00
Joint 4th

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti

245/45 R18
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
Exemplary.
Dry99%
Wet93.6%
Comfort99.5%
Rolling Resistance76.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better3rd / 1135.8 m+0.70 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better1st / 11100 km/hBest in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better5th / 1152.8 m+6.10 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better5th / 1185 km/h-3.10 km/h
Straight AquaHigher is better2nd / 1191.2 km/h-0.90 km/h
Subj. ComfortHigher is better1st / 117 PointsBest in this discipline
NoiseLower is better5th / 1172.4 dB+0.80 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better10th / 119.54 kg/t+2.23 kg/t
Price
535.00
6th

Hankook Ventus S1 evo2

245/45 R18
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2
Good.
Dry96.8%
Wet92%
Comfort92.8%
Rolling Resistance80.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better8th / 1136.6 m+1.50 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better9th / 1197.7 km/h-2.30 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better6th / 1153.4 m+6.70 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better6th / 1182.5 km/h-5.60 km/h
Straight AquaHigher is better3rd / 1191 km/h-1.10 km/h
Subj. ComfortHigher is better4th / 116 Points-1.00 Points
NoiseLower is better2nd / 1171.7 dB+0.10 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better9th / 119.04 kg/t+1.73 kg/t
Price
510.00
7th

Nokian PowerProof

245/45 R18
Nokian PowerProof
Satisfactory.
Dry98%
Wet90%
Comfort84.8%
Rolling Resistance90.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better5th / 1135.9 m+0.80 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better7th / 1198.3 km/h-1.70 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better7th / 1154.3 m+7.60 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better8th / 1180.9 km/h-7.20 km/h
Straight AquaHigher is better10th / 1187.6 km/h-4.50 km/h
Subj. ComfortHigher is better8th / 115 Points-2.00 Points
NoiseLower is better7th / 1172.9 dB+1.30 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better4th / 118.09 kg/t+0.78 kg/t
Price
585.00
Joint 8th

Bridgestone Turanza T005

245/45 R18
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Satisfactory.
Dry97.4%
Wet89.2%
Comfort99.1%
Rolling Resistance100%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better3rd / 1135.8 m+0.70 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better11th / 1196.7 km/h-3.30 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better10th / 1155.8 m+9.10 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better9th / 1180.8 km/h-7.30 km/h
Straight AquaHigher is better9th / 1188.3 km/h-3.80 km/h
Subj. ComfortHigher is better1st / 117 PointsBest in this discipline
NoiseLower is better7th / 1172.9 dB+1.30 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better1st / 117.31 kg/tBest in this discipline
Price
560.00
Joint 8th

Maxxis Premitra HP5

245/45 R18
Maxxis Premitra HP5
Satisfactory.
Dry98.3%
Wet90.3%
Comfort85.7%
Rolling Resistance90.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better2nd / 1135.7 m+0.60 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better8th / 1198.2 km/h-1.80 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better9th / 1155.4 m+8.70 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better7th / 1182.3 km/h-5.80 km/h
Straight AquaHigher is better5th / 1189.4 km/h-2.70 km/h
Subj. ComfortHigher is better8th / 115 Points-2.00 Points
NoiseLower is better1st / 1171.6 dBBest in this discipline
Rolling ResistanceLower is better4th / 118.09 kg/t+0.78 kg/t
Price
460.00
Joint 8th

Toyo Proxes Sport

245/45 R18
Toyo Proxes Sport
Satisfactory.
Dry96%
Wet89%
Comfort78%
Rolling Resistance75.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better11th / 1137.5 m+2.40 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better6th / 1198.4 km/h-1.60 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better11th / 1156.2 m+9.50 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better11th / 1179.8 km/h-8.30 km/h
Straight AquaHigher is better4th / 1190.8 km/h-1.30 km/h
Subj. ComfortHigher is better11th / 114 Points-3.00 Points
NoiseLower is better5th / 1172.4 dB+0.80 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better11th / 119.69 kg/t+2.38 kg/t
Price
470.00
11th

Fulda SportControl 2

245/45 R18
Fulda SportControl 2
Satisfactory.
Dry95.5%
Wet89.4%
Comfort85.6%
Rolling Resistance95.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better10th / 1137.4 m+2.30 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better10th / 1197.2 km/h-2.80 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better8th / 1154.6 m+7.90 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better10th / 1180.3 km/h-7.80 km/h
Straight AquaHigher is better11th / 1187 km/h-5.10 km/h
Subj. ComfortHigher is better8th / 115 Points-2.00 Points
NoiseLower is better3rd / 1171.8 dB+0.20 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better2nd / 117.63 kg/t+0.32 kg/t
Price
495.00

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Discussion

10 comments
  1. 1hp archived

    External noise on the graph, internal on the comment above. Which is it, as there is not much correlation between the two? Wanting to buy the premium contact 6 (PC6) for low INTERNAL noise, autoexpress testing it on a GTI (similar to my car) was good for internal noise and significantly better than PS4, this result makes me wonder...

    When you tested the PC6 recently, did you run it over rough asphalt/concrete? Was it noisy? Thanks!

    (buying 235/40R18 size)

    #4663
    1. TyreReviews 1hp archived

      Internal, our database can only show external at the moment. I'll get that updated.

      If you watch the video NVH is discussed near the end. The Asym 5 was the best internally. The PC6 maybe a tiny bit better than the Asym 3

      #4664
      1. 1hp TyreReviews archived

        Thanks, better to rely on the noise test done with a similar cars and don't get scared off by these very different results... on a very different car. Noise is very difficult overall, so many variables.
        Now taking a gamble with a much more intesting tyre for me, the GYF1SS :)

        #4674
        1. TyreReviews 1hp archived

          Amazing, let me know how you find them! :)

          #4678
  2. Lukica Stipetić archived

    The Autobild sports car has already used the Bmw 5 Series vehicle in the UHP winter tires of the same size:
    http://www.tyrereviews.co.u...

    It is a surprise that the Falken Azenis 510 has not been included in this test. This tire is very popular among Bmw drivers in my homeland.

    #4634
  3. 4cvg archived

    A strange mismatch of summary remarks & graph results at times - ???

    #4599
    1. TyreReviews 4cvg archived

      I'm a little overloaded with work at the moment so rushing but of the smaller tests out, have you examples? I just scanned the article and couldn't see anything obvious.

      #4602
      1. 4cvg TyreReviews archived

        Two examples might suffice:
        1. AS3 & PC6 are described as excellent & good dry handlers respectively. The bar graph scores are identical.
        2. PZ4 & UV are described as excellent & very good dry handlers respectively. The bar graph scores reverse this order.

        #4609
        1. TyreReviews 4cvg archived

          Ah you meant the tyre notes!

          I'll look into this further, I feel like the translation sometimes gets things a little different from the original intent.

          #4614
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