2010 Auto Zeitung Ultra High Performance Summer Test
Size tested: 235/40 R 18 | Vehicle: VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
We'll keep this brief! In 2010 Auto Zeitung have tested 9 ultra high performance summer tyres on a 200bhp VW Scirocco.
The magazine covers aquaplaning resistance (where sensors determine the speed at which a tyre floats in 7mm of standing water), braking (from 62mph in both the wet and dry), a timed lap in the wet and dry, and how the cars respond on the limit. Added for this year, Auto Zeitung also tested the rolling resistance of each tyre using a dedicated machine.
Key highlights include:
- The Pirelli P Zero and Continental Sport Contact 3 are very evenly matched in 1st and 2nd place
- The new Bridgestone Potenza S001 was let down by it's average aquaplaning performance
- The Hankook Ventus S1 Evo has another strong showing against the big brands, equalling the Bridgestones score
- The Goodyear Eagle F1 continues to offer excellent dry and wet grip, but is let down by it's high rolling resistance
- Disappointing results for both the new Pilot Sport 3 and the Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta
Full results:
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1: Pirelli P Zero
Positive: Best balanced tyre, excellent in dry and wet Negative: Slightly weak aquaplaning resistance Total score: 264 out of 300 (Dry 131 / Wet 133) |
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2: Continental Sport Contact 3
Positive: Excellent consistent balanced tyre Negative: None given Total score: 259 out of 300 (Dry 121 / Wet 138) |
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3: Bridgestone Potenza S001
Positive: Balanced dry and wet performance Negative: Average Aquaplaning Total score: 251 out of 300 (Dry 130 / Wet 121) |
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=3: Hankook Ventus S1Evo
Positive: Fastest tyre in the wet Negative: Average in the dry Total score: 251 out of 300 (Dry 117/ Wet 134) |
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5: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric
Positive: Excellent in the wet, good in the dry Negative: Highest rolling resistance Total score: 246 out of 300 (Dry 110 / Wet 136) |
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6: Michelin Pilot Sport 3
Positive: Excellent in the wet Negative: Not as sporty as the PS2 in the dry Total score: 242 out of 300 (Dry 119 / Wet 123) |
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7: Nokian Z G2
Positive: Excellent rolling resistance and aquaplaning Negative: Poor dry grip Total score: 230 out of 300 (Dry 110 / Wet 120) |
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8: Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT
Positive: Excellent in the dry Negative: Poor in the wet Total score: 225 out of 300 (Dry 120 / Wet 105) |
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9: Vredestein Sessanta Ultrac
Positive: Excellent aquaplaning resistance Negative: Longest wet and dry stopping distance, understeer Total score: 217 out of 300 (Dry 104 / Wet 113) |
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