Test setup & methodology

The test setting, the conditions recorded and how the results contribute to the score.

Recorded test conditions

Dry Braking: 100 → 0 km/h
Wet Braking: 100 → 0 km/h

The 2021 summer tyre test season is kicking off early, with the excellent team at Auto Zeitung publishing their 10 set 225/40 R18 summer tyre test during February!

As this test is out so early in the season, it means the testing would have been completed in late 2020, which means it's missing the new Bridgestone Potenza Sport, but it's still an excellent start to the year as AZ always dig into the subjectiveness of the tyres, covering dry handling, wet handling and comfort!

All testing was carried out using a Seat Leon FR, and the popular 225/40 R18 UHP tyre size should cover many mid-sized sporty cars, including the ever popular VW Golf, the front of a BMW 1 Series, the Audi TT and many other vehicles.

Dry

It might be a new year, but it's not a new result for dry braking testing, with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 once again taking the top spot by a significant margin, over the Continental PremiumContact 6. Maxxis also had an impressive showing with the ever impressive Maxxis Victra Sport 5.

Dry Braking
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
1Michelin Pilot Sport 4	34.3 m	Best	0 km/h
2Continental Premium Contact 6	34.7 m	+0.40 m	14 km/h
3Maxxis Victra Sport 5	34.8 m	+0.50 m	16 km/h
4Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5	35.1 m	+0.80 m	20 km/h
5Pirelli P Zero PZ4	35.2 m	+0.90 m	21 km/h
6Falken Azenis FK510	35.4 m	+1.10 m	23 km/h
6Nokian PowerProof	35.4 m	+1.10 m	23 km/h
8Nexen N Fera Sport SU2	35.5 m	+1.20 m	24 km/h
8Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3	35.5 m	+1.20 m	24 km/h
10Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2	36.2 m	+1.90 m	30 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 5.5% (1.9 m ≈ 0.4 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 would still be travelling at 30 km/h when the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 had stopped.

Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.

Dry handling played to the Continentals sharp steering, giving the German tyre an impressive win during dry handling. Michelin, Maxxis, Goodyear and Hankook all followed closely in a tight group.

Dry Handling
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Continental Premium Contact 6	68.8 s	Best
2Michelin Pilot Sport 4	69 s	+0.20 s
2Maxxis Victra Sport 5	69 s	+0.20 s
4Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3	69.1 s	+0.30 s
4Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5	69.1 s	+0.30 s
6Pirelli P Zero PZ4	69.2 s	+0.40 s
6Nokian PowerProof	69.2 s	+0.40 s
8Nexen N Fera Sport SU2	69.4 s	+0.60 s
9Falken Azenis FK510	69.6 s	+0.80 s
10Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2	69.7 s	+0.90 s

All the tyres in the Dry Handling test finished less than 3% apart.

Subjective handling was also very close, with only Continental ahead of the tyres that impressed during dry handling.

Subj. Dry Handling
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Continental Premium Contact 6	10 Points	Best
2Michelin Pilot Sport 4	9 Points	-1.00 Points
2Pirelli P Zero PZ4	9 Points	-1.00 Points
2Maxxis Victra Sport 5	9 Points	-1.00 Points
2Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5	9 Points	-1.00 Points
6Nokian PowerProof	8 Points	-2.00 Points
7Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3	7 Points	-3.00 Points
8Nexen N Fera Sport SU2	6 Points	-4.00 Points
9Falken Azenis FK510	5 Points	-5.00 Points
10Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2	4 Points	-6.00 Points

The difference between best and worst was 60% (6 Points).

Wet

Goodyear and Continental lead the way during wet braking testing, with the Goodyear Asymmetric 5 taking its first win. Falken again impressed with the FK510.

Wet Braking
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
1Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5	41.9 m	Best	0 km/h
2Continental Premium Contact 6	42.1 m	+0.20 m	9 km/h
3Falken Azenis FK510	42.8 m	+0.90 m	19 km/h
4Michelin Pilot Sport 4	44.8 m	+2.90 m	33 km/h
5Pirelli P Zero PZ4	45.1 m	+3.20 m	35 km/h
6Nokian PowerProof	46.6 m	+4.70 m	41 km/h
7Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2	48.7 m	+6.80 m	49 km/h
8Maxxis Victra Sport 5	49.7 m	+7.80 m	52 km/h
9Nexen N Fera Sport SU2	50.1 m	+8.20 m	53 km/h
10Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3	50.6 m	+8.70 m	54 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 20.8% (8.7 m ≈ 1.9 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 would still be travelling at 54 km/h when the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 had stopped.

Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.

Wet handling brought another new winner, this time Pirelli with the Pirelli P Zero PZ4. Goodyear and Continental, which did so well during wet braking, dropped down the order during wet handling.

Wet Handling
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Pirelli P Zero PZ4	62.6 s	Best
2Nokian PowerProof	62.9 s	+0.30 s
3Michelin Pilot Sport 4	63.1 s	+0.50 s
4Maxxis Victra Sport 5	63.2 s	+0.60 s
5Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2	63.3 s	+0.70 s
5Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3	63.3 s	+0.70 s
7Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5	63.4 s	+0.80 s
8Falken Azenis FK510	63.5 s	+0.90 s
9Continental Premium Contact 6	63.7 s	+1.10 s
10Nexen N Fera Sport SU2	64.9 s	+2.30 s

The difference between best and worst was 3.7% (2.3 s).

Pirelli also proved to have the best subjective wet handling, with the testers reporting a neutral balance and impressive feedback.

Subj. Wet Handling
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Pirelli P Zero PZ4	10 Points	Best
2Nokian PowerProof	9 Points	-1.00 Points
3Maxxis Victra Sport 5	8 Points	-2.00 Points
3Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5	8 Points	-2.00 Points
5Falken Azenis FK510	7 Points	-3.00 Points
6Michelin Pilot Sport 4	6 Points	-4.00 Points
6Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2	6 Points	-4.00 Points
6Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3	6 Points	-4.00 Points
9Continental Premium Contact 6	5 Points	-5.00 Points
10Nexen N Fera Sport SU2	3 Points	-7.00 Points

The difference between best and worst was 70% (7 Points).

Dunlop, which struggled in the dry, had the best aquaplaning resistance by a large margin.

Straight Aqua
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2	73.3 km/h	Best
2Continental Premium Contact 6	71.7 km/h	-1.60 km/h
3Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5	71.5 km/h	-1.80 km/h
4Falken Azenis FK510	70.6 km/h	-2.70 km/h
5Michelin Pilot Sport 4	70.4 km/h	-2.90 km/h
6Nokian PowerProof	69.9 km/h	-3.40 km/h
7Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3	69.8 km/h	-3.50 km/h
8Nexen N Fera Sport SU2	69.7 km/h	-3.60 km/h
9Maxxis Victra Sport 5	69.5 km/h	-3.80 km/h
10Pirelli P Zero PZ4	68.2 km/h	-5.10 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 7% (5.1 Km/H).

Environment

Nexen was the standout of subjective comfort scoring with the N Fera Sport SU2.

Subj. Comfort
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Nexen N Fera Sport SU2	9 Points	Best
2Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2	8 Points	-1.00 Points
2Continental Premium Contact 6	8 Points	-1.00 Points
2Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5	8 Points	-1.00 Points
5Michelin Pilot Sport 4	7 Points	-2.00 Points
5Falken Azenis FK510	7 Points	-2.00 Points
5Pirelli P Zero PZ4	7 Points	-2.00 Points
5Maxxis Victra Sport 5	7 Points	-2.00 Points
5Nokian PowerProof	7 Points	-2.00 Points
10Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3	6 Points	-3.00 Points

The difference between best and worst was 33.3% (3 Points).

The Nexen also proved to have the lowest external drive by noise.

Noise
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Nexen N Fera Sport SU2	69.1 dB	Best
2Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2	69.8 dB	+0.70 dB
2Pirelli P Zero PZ4	69.8 dB	+0.70 dB
4Falken Azenis FK510	70.4 dB	+1.30 dB
5Maxxis Victra Sport 5	71 dB	+1.90 dB
5Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5	71 dB	+1.90 dB
7Michelin Pilot Sport 4	71.1 dB	+2.00 dB
8Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3	71.2 dB	+2.10 dB
9Continental Premium Contact 6	71.4 dB	+2.30 dB
10Nokian PowerProof	71.9 dB	+2.80 dB

The difference between best and worst was 4.1% (2.8 dB).

The Dunlop won its second test, having the lowest rolling resistance on test. Falken, Nexen and in particular, Pirelli had significantly higher rolling resistance than the group.

Rolling Resistance
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best	Extra fuel / year
1Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2	8.38 kg/t	Best	£0
2Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3	8.5 kg/t	+0.12 kg/t	£6
3Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5	8.6 kg/t	+0.22 kg/t	£12
4Michelin Pilot Sport 4	8.64 kg/t	+0.26 kg/t	£14
5Nokian PowerProof	8.66 kg/t	+0.28 kg/t	£15
6Maxxis Victra Sport 5	8.78 kg/t	+0.40 kg/t	£21
7Continental Premium Contact 6	8.88 kg/t	+0.50 kg/t	£26
8Falken Azenis FK510	9.23 kg/t	+0.85 kg/t	£45
9Nexen N Fera Sport SU2	9.27 kg/t	+0.89 kg/t	£47
10Pirelli P Zero PZ4	9.99 kg/t	+1.61 kg/t	£85

The difference between best and worst was 19.2% (1.61 kg / t). Over 19,000 km a year at £1.45/L, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 uses about 58 L (£85) more fuel than the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2.

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Annual Mileage

19,000 km

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Fuel Price

£1.45/L

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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.

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Results

Top marks in the wet and dry, plus low rolling resistance means the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 wins this test.

Dry97.9%

Wet97.1%

Comfort93.1%

Rolling Resistance97.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	4^th / 10	35.1 m	+0.80 m
Dry HandlingLower is better	4^th / 10	69.1 s	+0.30 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	2^nd / 10	9 Points	-1.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	1^st / 10	41.9 m	Best in this discipline
Wet HandlingLower is better	7^th / 10	63.4 s	+0.80 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	3^rd / 10	8 Points	-2.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	3^rd / 10	71.5 km/h	-1.80 km/h
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	2^nd / 10	8 Points	-1.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	5^th / 10	71 dB	+1.90 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	3^rd / 10	8.6 kg/t	+0.22 kg/t

EU Label: E/A/71
Price: 390.00

The PremiumContact 6 is strong in the dry, but not quite up to the best in the wet.

Dry99.5%

Wet93.8%

Comfort92.8%

Rolling Resistance94.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 10	34.7 m	+0.40 m
Dry HandlingLower is better	1^st / 10	68.8 s	Best in this discipline
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	1^st / 10	10 Points	Best in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 10	42.1 m	+0.20 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	9^th / 10	63.7 s	+1.10 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	9^th / 10	5 Points	-5.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	2^nd / 10	71.7 km/h	-1.60 km/h
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	2^nd / 10	8 Points	-1.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	9^th / 10	71.4 dB	+2.30 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	7^th / 10	8.88 kg/t	+0.50 kg/t

EU Label: C/A/72
Price: 410.00

The Pirelli PZero PZ4 has a strong balance wet handling performance, propelling it to third overall.

Dry97.7%

Wet96.3%

Comfort88.4%

Rolling Resistance83.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	5^th / 10	35.2 m	+0.90 m
Dry HandlingLower is better	6^th / 10	69.2 s	+0.40 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	2^nd / 10	9 Points	-1.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	5^th / 10	45.1 m	+3.20 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	1^st / 10	62.6 s	Best in this discipline
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	1^st / 10	10 Points	Best in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better	10^th / 10	68.2 km/h	-5.10 km/h
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	5^th / 10	7 Points	-2.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	2^nd / 10	69.8 dB	+0.70 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	10^th / 10	9.99 kg/t	+1.61 kg/t

EU Label: E/A/68
Price: 360.00

Dry99%

Wet92.7%

Comfort87.5%

Rolling Resistance97%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	1^st / 10	34.3 m	Best in this discipline
Dry HandlingLower is better	2^nd / 10	69 s	+0.20 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	2^nd / 10	9 Points	-1.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	4^th / 10	44.8 m	+2.90 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	3^rd / 10	63.1 s	+0.50 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	6^th / 10	6 Points	-4.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	5^th / 10	70.4 km/h	-2.90 km/h
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	5^th / 10	7 Points	-2.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	7^th / 10	71.1 dB	+2.00 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	4^th / 10	8.64 kg/t	+0.26 kg/t

EU Label: C/A/71
Price: 440.00

Dry93.6%

Wet95.1%

Comfort88%

Rolling Resistance90.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	6^th / 10	35.4 m	+1.10 m
Dry HandlingLower is better	9^th / 10	69.6 s	+0.80 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	9^th / 10	5 Points	-5.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 10	42.8 m	+0.90 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	8^th / 10	63.5 s	+0.90 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	5^th / 10	7 Points	-3.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	4^th / 10	70.6 km/h	-2.70 km/h
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	5^th / 10	7 Points	-2.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	4^th / 10	70.4 dB	+1.30 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	8^th / 10	9.23 kg/t	+0.85 kg/t

EU Label: E/A/69
Price: 340.00

Dry96.5%

Wet94.3%

Comfort86.9%

Rolling Resistance96.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	6^th / 10	35.4 m	+1.10 m
Dry HandlingLower is better	6^th / 10	69.2 s	+0.40 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	6^th / 10	8 Points	-2.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	6^th / 10	46.6 m	+4.70 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	2^nd / 10	62.9 s	+0.30 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	2^nd / 10	9 Points	-1.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	6^th / 10	69.9 km/h	-3.40 km/h
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	5^th / 10	7 Points	-2.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	10^th / 10	71.9 dB	+2.80 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	5^th / 10	8.66 kg/t	+0.28 kg/t

EU Label: C/A/69
Price: 310.00

Dry98.3%

Wet91%

Comfort87.6%

Rolling Resistance95.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 10	34.8 m	+0.50 m
Dry HandlingLower is better	2^nd / 10	69 s	+0.20 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	2^nd / 10	9 Points	-1.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	8^th / 10	49.7 m	+7.80 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	4^th / 10	63.2 s	+0.60 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	3^rd / 10	8 Points	-2.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	9^th / 10	69.5 km/h	-3.80 km/h
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	5^th / 10	7 Points	-2.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	5^th / 10	71 dB	+1.90 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	6^th / 10	8.78 kg/t	+0.40 kg/t

EU Label: C/A/72
Price: 370.00

Dry91.6%

Wet90.4%

Comfort93.9%

Rolling Resistance100%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	10^th / 10	36.2 m	+1.90 m
Dry HandlingLower is better	10^th / 10	69.7 s	+0.90 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	10^th / 10	4 Points	-6.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	7^th / 10	48.7 m	+6.80 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	5^th / 10	63.3 s	+0.70 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	6^th / 10	6 Points	-4.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	1^st / 10	73.3 km/h	Best in this discipline
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	2^nd / 10	8 Points	-1.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	2^nd / 10	69.8 dB	+0.70 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	1^st / 10	8.38 kg/t	Best in this discipline

EU Label: C/A/68
Price: 400.00

Dry95.6%

Wet88.5%

Comfort81.9%

Rolling Resistance98.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	8^th / 10	35.5 m	+1.20 m
Dry HandlingLower is better	4^th / 10	69.1 s	+0.30 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	7^th / 10	7 Points	-3.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	10^th / 10	50.6 m	+8.70 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	5^th / 10	63.3 s	+0.70 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	6^th / 10	6 Points	-4.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	7^th / 10	69.8 km/h	-3.50 km/h
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	10^th / 10	6 Points	-3.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	8^th / 10	71.2 dB	+2.10 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	2^nd / 10	8.5 kg/t	+0.12 kg/t

EU Label: E/A/72
Price: 350.00

Dry94.5%

Wet84.8%

Comfort100%

Rolling Resistance90.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	8^th / 10	35.5 m	+1.20 m
Dry HandlingLower is better	8^th / 10	69.4 s	+0.60 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	8^th / 10	6 Points	-4.00 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	9^th / 10	50.1 m	+8.20 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	10^th / 10	64.9 s	+2.30 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	10^th / 10	3 Points	-7.00 Points
Straight AquaHigher is better	8^th / 10	69.7 km/h	-3.60 km/h
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	1^st / 10	9 Points	Best in this discipline
NoiseLower is better	1^st / 10	69.1 dB	Best in this discipline
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	9^th / 10	9.27 kg/t	+0.89 kg/t

EU Label: E/A/71
Price: 300.00

Discussion

30 comments

Andrew Mar 19, 2022 archived

Did Auto Zeitung provide any insight into what makes some tires subjectively better than others? I was very surprised to see the Dunlop score so badly, when other reviewers have been more positive and EVO, in particularly, quite liked it subjectively in Fall 2021. One guess is perhaps Auto Zeitung (Austrian, no), may, like most/all the German magazines, not like the grip to shift from one side or axle to another as weight shifts (at least that's how I understand the "Lastwechselreaktion" criteria), But I do like the grip to shift, since I know how to drive and want to exploit that. And EVO apparently likes this too, praising how the Dunlop and another subjectively top rated tyre enable the car to rotate when lifting off. (And even for people who don't know how to use weight change to their advantage, I can't see much of a safety issue except for now quite old cars with no stability control systems,)
My question is in part practical. My astonishingly dull BMW needs something to replace it's dull PS4s (why do all the German magazines continue to praise these for steering?), and the Dunlops are on my shortlist of tyres (quite short, with 18" wheels) to make it feel at least a little a tiny bit like all the "ultimate driving machines" from BMW which I've owned before.

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1. TyreReviews Andrew Mar 20, 2022 archived
  
  I've not got anymore understanding than you, but I agree it seems likely they they rate a more safe balance.
  If you want to liven up your BMW, Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSports are the way to go, should be a similar price to the Dunlop too.
  
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  1. Andrew TyreReviews Mar 25, 2022 archived
    
    Thanks for your suggestion! However, based on your last two Summer UHP tests, I figured the SuperSports would not be a great choice for anyplace where it rains. No?
    Also, the SuperSports in my size are only available as XL's, which I'm not sure are even included in the tyre recommendations for my car (need to check, as this is also an issue with the new P Zeros), and which would probably require higher tyre pressures, which is not really desirable with local road quality.
    So if not SuperSports, would you have a second choice for this purpose?
    
    #7919
    1. TyreReviews Andrew Mar 26, 2022 archived
      
      They're not that bad in the wet, and they do have an endurance advantage on track. You can run XL tyres at your stock pressures. The SC7 will be great, but it's just unproven in wear. You should fit them then let me know how they are :D
      
      #7922
      1. Andrew TyreReviews Apr 2, 2022 archived
        
        Alas, the SC7 isn't available in my size. And while the Eagle F1 SuperSports (only XLs in my size) do OK in some wet tests, it's hard to ignore your last test where the rear apparently did it's own thing in the wet with no apparent rhyme or reason. (Though 275 is pretty wide, and the Supra is not too heavy in the back nor too averse to oversteer ... .)
        I finally checked my car's recommended tire specs and pressures. BMW does recommend higher pressures with XL tires: Instead of 2.6 and 3.0 bar (front and rear), they recommend 3.0 and 3.5. Not ideal :-(
        I can see only a few interesting non-XL options: Sport Maxx RT 2, Turanza T005, Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5, Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, and maybe Pilot Super Sport (I remember it's also not great in the wet. Perhaps I should look at some older reviews to remember just how not great it is.)
        (Whereas if these are all horrible, the best XLs that fit seem to be the new P Zero and maybe the not-yet-tested PS5.)
        By the way, this car is not used on track. But on the road, at less than 10/10ths, it desperately needs more steering precision and feedback, agility, throttle adjustability, and ideally, a bit less understeer.
        Any suggestions would be appreciated!
        
        #7939
        
        Andrew Andrew Apr 16, 2022 archived
        
        Just saw TyreReviews's excellent new group test video with the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, PS5, and others. And the Goodyear looks like a great tyre, so I ordered a set. Shame the Dunlops weren't included though. Various tests suggest they are both sporty and comfortable (such as the 2021 EVO test, though this test and the 2020 EVO test suggest they are not the sportiest), and most tests suggest they are better in aquaplaning situations than almost anything (whereas the Goodyear's are surely better at braking).
        
        #7971
        
        TyreReviews Andrew Apr 18, 2022 archived
        
        One thing to remember with the RT2 is that it is essentially the same tyre as the Asymmetric 3. THings have moved on since!
        
        #7980
xtreme Mar 11, 2021 archived

i wonder what hankook messed up with s1evo3.
not first test this tire is on back of the pack

#6560
1. TyreReviews xtreme Mar 11, 2021 archived
  
  It seemed to lose out heavily in wet braking, which is interesting as all the tyres are rated A.
  
  #6561
2. Kolemjdouci xtreme Mar 12, 2021 archived
  
  Yes, something has changed with these Hankook tyres...compare with top results in Autobild 2019 test with 53 tyres... https://m.hankooktire.com/a...
  
  #6567
  1. TyreReviews Kolemjdouci Mar 12, 2021 archived
    
    It could be a feature of the size, or even not that Hankook have dropped back but the competitors updated.
    
    #6569
Klenk Róbert Mar 2, 2021 archived

Hi!
First! I'm very grateful that this site exist, thank you!
I'm looking for the next tyre for my facelift mk2 Focus ST (nose heavy 5pot torque-beast)
I'M using S1EVO2's since 2015, like them really, good alrrounders. But now its time to buy better tyres.
My top needs in order: 1. Dry grip for B road joydrive, 2. low noise and 3. low rolling resistance for Highway travels.
I'm totally lost.... :D In some tests S1EVO2-s are in par with the top tyres, maybe its fine to stick with them, they are cheap and maybe its worth more to replace them yearly, bi-yearly rather then stick with premiums for years
But what would you buy? PS4? CPC6? Assym5?

#6512
1. TyreReviews Klenk Róbert Mar 2, 2021 archived
  
  Assuming 18" size, I'd head for the F1 SuperSports or Asymmetric 5s if not in your size :)
  
  #6513
  1. Klenk Róbert TyreReviews Mar 2, 2021 archived
    
    Thank you!
    Yes 18" size, 225/40.
    Uhum, just checked the supersport. It seems not much better handling, but noise as hell, and lower comfort level. https://www.tyrereviews.com...
    (Here in Hungary roads are horrible, comfort can be good...always :) )
    So Assym5 seems the best choice for me. (Or maybe a good old ps4 :D )
    
    #6514
    1. Kolemjdouci Klenk Róbert Mar 2, 2021 archived
      
      Both would be great. Assym5 will have lower consumption (rolling resistance) and price, PS4 slightly more sportive sticking but higher rolling resistance/consumption and probably less km lasting.
      You can also try some Hankook, ideally from the new HU factory.
      
      #6515
      1. Klenk Róbert Kolemjdouci Mar 2, 2021 archived
        
        ACtaully using an S1EVO2, which is in pair in some tests with the best. I think EVO3 is not as good.
        
        #6516
Igor Sarić Feb 28, 2021 archived

Really sorry not to see new POTENZA SPORT in any "car media" tests yet. After more than 15 years, when I last had Bridgestone on my cars (RE 050A) and driving on Pilot sports, PZeros, Sportcontacts...all of various generations thru the years I am really interested if Ill go back to Japanese brand :) Anyway German TuV did test them and some competitors in 245/40 18 size: http://bridgestone-daten.eu...
But I do wonder how would they stack up against UUHP tires like PS4S and Sportcontact6 - I hope you include them in your test against Potenza Sport, becuase I will buy a set of the winning tires :)

#6499
1. TyreReviews Igor Sarić Mar 1, 2021 archived
  
  They are in my 18" test this year :) Should be testing next month, travel allowing!
  
  #6503
  1. Igor Sarić TyreReviews Mar 1, 2021 archived
    
    Awesome man - can't wait to see that 👍
    
    #6508
Damocell Feb 24, 2021 archived

Do we know if the PZ4 was the SC or LS version?

#6468
1. TyreReviews Damocell Feb 24, 2021 archived
  
  I don't believe it was specified, but we always assume SC for testing.
  
  #6470
Maauru Feb 24, 2021 archived

I was hoping to see new Bridgestone Potenza Sport in 2021 UHP tyre test to see how it compare with others.
Guess will need to wait for some other test that will include it :)

#6464
1. TyreReviews Maauru Feb 24, 2021 archived
  
  I'll have it in this years test :)
  
  #6469
TyreReviews Feb 23, 2021 archived

Lots of questions!
NS2R - you're right about this. Might struggle in the cold too.
PC6 way better than PS4 from dry handling perspective.
I'm testing the vorti next month so cana tell you more then.
I'd avoid the PZ4, every time I've driven any P Zero I felt disappointed in the handling.
The other tyre you missed, maybe due to sizing, is the Giti GTR3 - you might have better luck finding it in Germany than we do in the UK. It should do everything you want!

#6460
1. Luijazzpiano TyreReviews Feb 23, 2021 archived
  
  Thanks for the speedy reply. Appreciate it a lot!
  NS2R- cold is not a big problem, I have winter tyres anyway. More like heavy rain. So still sketchy.
  Pirelli- yeah I also hear sometimes that their quality is quite unstable.
  Giti GTR3- nope, also non-existent here.
  I think I'd narrow it down to PC6 and Vorti. Maybe even a bit more towards Vorti. It seems like its winning if not more than, at least same so much dry handling tests like PC6. And I have a taste for stuffs that are underappreciated!!
  
  #6461
  1. TyreReviews Luijazzpiano Feb 24, 2021 archived
    
    If you swap, let me know how you find them. ANd if you can delay, covid allowing I should be testing PC6, PS4, PS4S, Asym 5, PZ4, Vorti etc in 18" next month
    
    #6462
    1. Luijazzpiano TyreReviews Feb 24, 2021 archived
      
      Actually I don't have to swap now but soon. I'm really just planning now. So I'm looking forward to your new tests! Btw it would be nice to include the new Bridgestone Potenza Sport.
      
      #6463
      1. TyreReviews Luijazzpiano Feb 24, 2021 archived
        
        I have the Bridgestone Potenza Sport and F1 SuperSport in the test too :)
        
        #6466
    2. Pedro Neves TyreReviews Feb 24, 2021 archived
      
      Please, don't forget about the Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersport!
      It´s good to see the PS4S in some 18" sizes. Maybe is due to the Toyota GR Yaris:
      https://www.youtube.com/wat... (at 00:10)
      Unfortunately, it's not the same story for the Conti SC6.
      
      #6465
      1. TyreReviews Pedro Neves Feb 24, 2021 archived
        
        You are correct, we have it because of the Yaris.
        
        #6467

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