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2017 Auto Bild UHP Tyre Test

Compare each discipline in the tested size. See the measured result, position and gap to the best tyre, then read the verdict for the trade-offs behind the finishing order.

Tested size
245/40 R18
Tyres tested
9
Disciplines
6

Read the measurements, not just the rank

Lower is better for braking distances and lap times; higher is better for subjective scores and aquaplaning speed. Bars start at zero. Read the gap alongside the position: adjacent tyres can be separated by very different margins.

Positions and gaps always refer to the full test field within each group. Selecting tyres does not recalculate rankings or change the best-in-test benchmark.

Dry

2

Dry Braking

Dry braking in meters

Lower is better ↓
Position / TyreResultGap to best
1Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
 35.8 m Best
2Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3
 36.1 m +0.30 m
3Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
 36.2 m +0.40 m
4Hankook Ventus S1 evo2
 36.3 m +0.50 m
5Nokian zLine
 36.4 m +0.60 m
6Michelin Pilot Sport 4
 36.5 m +0.70 m
6Falken Azenis FK510
 36.5 m +0.70 m
8Continental Sport Contact 5
 37.2 m +1.40 m
9Firestone Firehawk SZ90
 38 m +2.20 m

The difference between best and worst was 6.1% (2.2 m ≈ 0.5 Car Lengths).

Dry Handling

Dry Handling Average Speed

Higher is better ↑
Position / TyreResultGap to best
1Michelin Pilot Sport 4
 100.8 km/h Best
2Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
 100.2 km/h -0.60 km/h
3Hankook Ventus S1 evo2
 99.7 km/h -1.10 km/h
4Falken Azenis FK510
 99.5 km/h -1.30 km/h
5Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3
 99.1 km/h -1.70 km/h
6Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
 98.7 km/h -2.10 km/h
7Nokian zLine
 98.6 km/h -2.20 km/h
8Continental Sport Contact 5
 97.7 km/h -3.10 km/h
9Firestone Firehawk SZ90
 97.1 km/h -3.70 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 3.7% (3.7 Km/H).

Wet

2

Wet Braking

Wet braking in meters

Lower is better ↓
Position / TyreResultGap to best
1Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
 46.25 m Best
2Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
 46.3 m +0.05 m
3Falken Azenis FK510
 46.45 m +0.20 m
4Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3
 46.55 m +0.30 m
5Nokian zLine
 46.6 m +0.35 m
6Michelin Pilot Sport 4
 46.65 m +0.40 m
7Hankook Ventus S1 evo2
 46.85 m +0.60 m
8Continental Sport Contact 5
 50.4 m +4.15 m
9Firestone Firehawk SZ90
 56.35 m +10.10 m

The difference between best and worst was 21.8% (10.1 m ≈ 2.2 Car Lengths).

Wet Handling

Wet Handling Average Speed

Higher is better ↑
Position / TyreResultGap to best
1Michelin Pilot Sport 4
 85.7 km/h Best
1Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
 85.7 km/h Best
3Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
 85.6 km/h -0.10 km/h
4Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3
 85.4 km/h -0.30 km/h
5Nokian zLine
 84.4 km/h -1.30 km/h
6Falken Azenis FK510
 84.2 km/h -1.50 km/h
7Hankook Ventus S1 evo2
 83.6 km/h -2.10 km/h
8Continental Sport Contact 5
 79.9 km/h -5.80 km/h
9Firestone Firehawk SZ90
 76.7 km/h -9.00 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 10.5% (9 Km/H).

Comfort

1

Noise

External noise in dB

Lower is better ↓
Position / TyreResultGap to best
1Hankook Ventus S1 evo2
 71.6 dB Best
2Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
 71.7 dB +0.10 dB
3Michelin Pilot Sport 4
 72 dB +0.40 dB
4Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
 72.1 dB +0.50 dB
5Continental Sport Contact 5
 72.2 dB +0.60 dB
6Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3
 72.3 dB +0.70 dB
7Falken Azenis FK510
 72.6 dB +1.00 dB
8Nokian zLine
 73.2 dB +1.60 dB
9Firestone Firehawk SZ90
 75.1 dB +3.50 dB

The difference between best and worst was 4.9% (3.5 dB).

Value

1

Rolling Resistance

Rolling resistance in kg t

Lower is better ↓
Position / TyreResultGap to bestExtra fuel / year
1Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3
 8.39 kg/t Best £0
2Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
 8.67 kg/t +0.28 kg/t £15
3Continental Sport Contact 5
 8.7 kg/t +0.31 kg/t £16
4Nokian zLine
 8.77 kg/t +0.38 kg/t £20
5Michelin Pilot Sport 4
 9.02 kg/t +0.63 kg/t £33
6Hankook Ventus S1 evo2
 9.48 kg/t +1.09 kg/t £57
7Falken Azenis FK510
 9.59 kg/t +1.20 kg/t £63
8Firestone Firehawk SZ90
 9.92 kg/t +1.53 kg/t £80
9Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
 10.24 kg/t +1.85 kg/t £97

The difference between best and worst was 22.1% (1.85 kg / t). Over 19,000 km a year at £1.45/L, the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti uses about 67 L (£97) more fuel than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3.

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Calculated estimates, not additional measurements. Use the controls to explore the assumptions. These calculators use the full test field, independently of your tyre selection above.

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.
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