2024 Sports Car Tyre Test

Every year Autobild Sports Cars aims to go big, and this year they've literally have, testing UUHP summer tyres! In search for the sportiest performance tyre, they used a Mercedes AMG test vehicle which is fitted with 265/35 R19 front and 295/30 R20 rear tyres.

As usual the excellent drivers at AutoBild put seven sets of UUHP / maximum performance tyres to the test in the dry and wet, as well as testing the rolling resistance and noise levels of the tyres.

It's a good bunch of tyres, and includes the brand new Vredestein Ultrac Pro (which replaces the Ultrac Vorti) against the very best in the category.

Test Publication:

295/30 R20 7 tyres 4 categories

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Images courtesy of Auto Bild Sportscars

Test Publication:

https://www.autobild.de/ratgeber/reifen/

Images courtesy of Auto Bild Sportscars

Test Size: 295/30 R20

Tyres Tested: 7 tyres

Test Categories:
4 categories (8 tests)

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Dry

The Bridgestone Potenza Sport was the best in dry braking, ahead of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S and Continental SportContact 7.

The Michelin was the fastest around the dry handling lap, but the Tyre Reviews favourite, the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport got the best subjective marks. The Bridgestone overheated after a few laps and had very high wear, something Tyre Reviews has noticed many times.

Wet

Continental was at the front during wet braking.

And it was fastest around the wet handling lap, and the fastest in the wet circle, showing it's incredibly high wet grip.

The new Vredestein Ultrac Pro was best in the deeper water of aquaplaning.

Comfort

The Vredestein was also the quietest on test.

Value

Michelin were back at the front during the rolling resistance test, where the sporty Goodyear really struggled.

Please note: All the data such as EU label and weight is for the rear axle size.

Results

1^st

Continental SportContact 7

295/30 R20 101Y

• EU Label: C/A/73
• 3PMSF: no
• Weight: 12.8 kgs

A convincing super sports tyre that hardly shows any weakness, precise steering response, dynamic handling on wet and dry tracks, excellent balance, short braking distances, good aquaplaning reserves.

Slightly increased rolling noise.

Dry

97.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	3rd	38.5 M	37 M	+1.5 M	96.1%
Dry Handling	2nd	109.2 Km/H	109.9 Km/H	-0.7 Km/H	99.36%

Wet

99.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	1st	49.2 M			100%
Wet Handling	1st	78.9 Km/H			100%
Wet Circle	1st	10.78 s			100%
Straight Aqua	3rd	97.6 Km/H	100.3 Km/H	-2.7 Km/H	97.31%

Comfort

96.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	5th	73.4 dB	70.5 dB	+2.9 dB	96.05%

Value

97%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	4th	8.36 kg / t	8.11 kg / t	+0.25 kg / t	97.01%

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2^nd

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

295/30 R20 101Y

• EU Label: C/A/73
• 3PMSF: no
• Weight: 13.2 kgs

Balanced sports tyre that excels on both wet and dry roads, precise steering, good feedback, good balance, short braking distances, quiet rolling noise.

Average aquaplaning safety reserves.

Dry

98.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	2nd	37.8 M	37 M	+0.8 M	97.88%
Dry Handling	1st	109.9 Km/H			100%

Wet

95%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	5th	53.4 M	49.2 M	+4.2 M	92.13%
Wet Handling	4th	76.6 Km/H	78.9 Km/H	-2.3 Km/H	97.08%
Wet Circle	3rd	11.14 s	10.78 s	+0.36 s	96.77%
Straight Aqua	6th	94.4 Km/H	100.3 Km/H	-5.9 Km/H	94.12%

Comfort

99%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	2nd	71.2 dB	70.5 dB	+0.7 dB	99.02%

Value

100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	1st	8.11 kg / t			100%

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3^rd

Vredestein Ultrac Pro

295/30 R20 101Y

• EU Label: C/A/72
• 3PMSF: no
• Weight: 14.1 kgs

Brand-new, dynamically balanced sports tyre with very good safety reserves for aquaplaning, short braking distances, convincing rolling comfort, and quiet ride noise.

Slightly delayed steering response.

Dry

96.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	4th	39.1 M	37 M	+2.1 M	94.63%
Dry Handling	4th	108.5 Km/H	109.9 Km/H	-1.4 Km/H	98.73%

Wet

96.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	4th	53.1 M	49.2 M	+3.9 M	92.66%
Wet Handling	3rd	77 Km/H	78.9 Km/H	-1.9 Km/H	97.59%
Wet Circle	4th	11.15 s	10.78 s	+0.37 s	96.68%
Straight Aqua	1st	100.3 Km/H			100%

Comfort

100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	1st	70.5 dB			100%

Value

97.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	3rd	8.35 kg / t	8.11 kg / t	+0.24 kg / t	97.13%

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4^th

Bridgestone Potenza Sport

295/30 R20 101Y

• EU Label: C/A/73
• 3PMSF: no
• Weight: 12.9 kgs

Dynamic handling characteristics and impressive grip on wet tracks, short braking distances, direct steering, good balance.

After a few laps on a dry racetrack, there is significant wear and tear (leading to downgrading).

Dry

99%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	1st	37 M			100%
Dry Handling	5th	107.7 Km/H	109.9 Km/H	-2.2 Km/H	98%

Wet

97.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	3rd	50.6 M	49.2 M	+1.4 M	97.23%
Wet Handling	2nd	77.8 Km/H	78.9 Km/H	-1.1 Km/H	98.61%
Wet Circle	2nd	10.89 s	10.78 s	+0.11 s	98.99%
Straight Aqua	5th	96.8 Km/H	100.3 Km/H	-3.5 Km/H	96.51%

Comfort

95.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	6th	73.8 dB	70.5 dB	+3.3 dB	95.53%

Value

95.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	5th	8.53 kg / t	8.11 kg / t	+0.42 kg / t	95.08%

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5^th

Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129

295/30 R20 101Y

• EU Label: C/A/75
• 3PMSF: no
• Weight: 12.5 kgs

Sporting talent with agile steering, good aquaplaning reserves, and short braking distances on wet roads.

Rear axle's lack of lateral stability leads to a pronounced tendency to oversteer on both wet and dry roads.

Dry

95.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	5th	39.7 M	37 M	+2.7 M	93.2%
Dry Handling	6th	106.6 Km/H	109.9 Km/H	-3.3 Km/H	97%

Wet

96.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	2nd	50.2 M	49.2 M	+1 M	98.01%
Wet Handling	5th	76.1 Km/H	78.9 Km/H	-2.8 Km/H	96.45%
Wet Circle	5th	11.56 s	10.78 s	+0.78 s	93.25%
Straight Aqua	2nd	99.5 Km/H	100.3 Km/H	-0.8 Km/H	99.2%

Comfort

96.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	4th	72.8 dB	70.5 dB	+2.3 dB	96.84%

Value

94.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	6th	8.55 kg / t	8.11 kg / t	+0.44 kg / t	94.85%

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6^th

Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport

295/30 R20 101Y

• EU Label: D/A/75
• 3PMSF: no
• Weight: 13.2 kgs

Dynamic sporting talent with crisp, direct steering on dry roads, good comfort.

Lacking grip and pronounced understeering behavior with extended braking distances on wet surfaces, high rolling resistance.

Dry

96.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	5th	39.7 M	37 M	+2.7 M	93.2%
Dry Handling	3rd	109.1 Km/H	109.9 Km/H	-0.8 Km/H	99.27%

Wet

92.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	6th	57.3 M	49.2 M	+8.1 M	85.86%
Wet Handling	6th	75.9 Km/H	78.9 Km/H	-3 Km/H	96.2%
Wet Circle	6th	11.66 s	10.78 s	+0.88 s	92.45%
Straight Aqua	4th	97.1 Km/H	100.3 Km/H	-3.2 Km/H	96.81%

Comfort

95.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	7th	73.9 dB	70.5 dB	+3.4 dB	95.4%

Value

83.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	7th	9.76 kg / t	8.11 kg / t	+1.65 kg / t	83.09%

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7^th

Winrun R330

295/30 R20 101W

• EU Label: C/B/72
• 3PMSF: no
• Weight: 13.5 kgs

Average aquaplaning reserves, low rolling resistance.

Lacking wet grip and dangerous driving behavior, delayed steering with poor balance and treacherous oversteering on both wet and dry roads, dangerously long braking distances.

Dry

89.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	7th	44.8 M	37 M	+7.8 M	82.59%
Dry Handling	7th	106.2 Km/H	109.9 Km/H	-3.7 Km/H	96.63%

Wet

82.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	7th	68.3 M	49.2 M	+19.1 M	72.04%
Wet Handling	7th	65 Km/H	78.9 Km/H	-13.9 Km/H	82.38%
Wet Circle	7th	13.03 s	10.78 s	+2.25 s	82.73%
Straight Aqua	7th	94.3 Km/H	100.3 Km/H	-6 Km/H	94.02%

Comfort

98.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	3rd	71.3 dB	70.5 dB	+0.8 dB	98.88%

Value

98.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	2nd	8.23 kg / t	8.11 kg / t	+0.12 kg / t	98.54%

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