2018 AMS Summer UHP Tyre Test

As in previous years, AMS have included subjective handling data in their testing, which is important to help us understand how a tyre feels. Even with this extra element of testing, the winning tyre was no surprise - the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 takes its eighth win out of eight tests thanks to a dominant performance in the dry and wet.

Second place was tied between the new Continental Premium Contact 6 and Falken FK510, which both had very balanced results.

Full data and details below.

Dry

The test winning Michelin had a significant advantage during dry braking, with the rival Continental tyre excelling during dry handling. Interestingly, the budget Giti tyre managed the second fastest dry lap time, which impressive for the cheapest tyre on test.

Subjectively, Pirelli led the pack, with Continental a close second place.

Wet

During the wet testing, the Michelin once again asserted its dominance, winning both wet braking and handling testing, and finishing third in the straight aquaplaning tests.

Subjectively, the Michelin was again the best on test.

Environment

The rolling resistance testing was close between the top six tyres on test, with only the Nankang having a standout poor result.

Surprisingly, the Continental Premium Contact 6 was the loudest tyre on test.

Results

Full results below, as always check out the AMS website for all the extra details.

1^st

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

225/45 R17

• 3PMSF: no

A very balanced tyre with excellent dry and wet braking.

None mentioned.

Highly recommended.

Total: 82.5

Dry 9.3

Wet 9.8

Subjective 18

Wet Subjective 10

Comfort 9

Rolling Resistance 8

Noise 9

Overall 9.4

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2^nd

Continental Premium Contact 6

225/45 R17

• 3PMSF: no

Good handling in the wet, precise reaction to steering and good grip in the dry.

Average ride comfort.

Recommended

Total: 76.7

Dry 8.7

Wet 8.5

Subjective 19

Wet Subjective 9

Comfort 7

Rolling Resistance 8

Noise 8

Overall 8.5

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2^nd

Falken Azenis FK510

225/45 R17

• 3PMSF: no

Good handling in the wet, short braking distances in the wet and dry.

Slower steering response in the dry.

Recommended.

Total: 71.2

Dry 7.5

Wet 9.2

Subjective 14

Wet Subjective 8

Comfort 6

Rolling Resistance 8

Noise 10

Overall 8.5

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4^th

Pirelli P Zero PZ4

225/45 R17

• 3PMSF: no

Good grip in the dry and wet, accurate steering and good balance.

Nervous at the limit during weight transfer, relatively weak resistance to aquaplaning, high rolling resistance.

Recommended.

Total: 76.4

Dry 8.6

Wet 8.5

Subjective 20

Wet Subjective 10

Comfort 8

Rolling Resistance 5

Noise 8

Overall 8.3

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5^th

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3

225/45 R17

• 3PMSF: no

Good handling in the dry and wet, very safe handling balance.

Relatively long wet braking.

Recommended.

Total: 75.9

Dry 8.3

Wet 7.6

Subjective 18

Wet Subjective 8

Comfort 8

Rolling Resistance 10

Noise 8

Overall 8

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6^th

Nokian Line

225/45 R17

• 3PMSF: no

Good in the wet.

High levels of understeer in the dry, low comfort and high noise.

Conditionally recommended.

Total: 68.1

Dry 7.3

Wet 8

Subjective 13

Wet Subjective 8

Comfort 6

Rolling Resistance 9

Noise 9

Overall 7.8

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7^th

Giti GitiSport S1

225/45 R17

• 3PMSF: no

Very good stability and handling in the dry, low rolling resistance, good levels of comfort, low noise level.

Weak wet grip, understeer and oversteer.

Conditionally recommended.

Total: 72.1

Dry 7.6

Wet 6.3

Subjective 16

Wet Subjective 7

Comfort 8

Rolling Resistance 10

Noise 10

Overall 7.2

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8^th

Cooper Zeon CS8

225/45 R17

• 3PMSF: no

Predictable handling, good comfort.

Understeer in the dry and wet.

Conditionally recommended.

Total: 65.4

Dry 7.2

Wet 7.1

Subjective 14

Wet Subjective 7

Comfort 8

Rolling Resistance 6

Noise 9

Overall 7.1

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8^th

Nankang AS2

225/45 R17

• 3PMSF: no

Best resistance to aquaplaning, good comfort, acceptable in the dry.

Long braking distances and poor handling in the wet, very high rolling resistance.

Conditionally recommended.

Total: 65.8

Dry 7.2

Wet 7.5

Subjective 15

Wet Subjective 7

Comfort 10

Rolling Resistance 2

Noise 10

Overall 7.1

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8^th

Toyo Proxes Sport

225/45 R17

• 3PMSF: no

Acceptable in the dry and wet.

Very high rolling resistance, strong understeer in the wet, poor steering response.

Conditionally recommended.

Total: 67.7

Dry 7

Wet 7.6

Subjective 16

Wet Subjective 8

Comfort 8

Rolling Resistance 4

Noise 10

Overall 7.1

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11^th

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti

225/45 R17

• 3PMSF: no

In general a predictable balance.

Long braking distances in the wet, weak resistance to aquaplaning, high rolling resistance, low ride comfort.

Conditionally recommended.

Total: 65.2

Dry 7.7

Wet 6.6

Subjective 17

Wet Subjective 7

Comfort 7

Rolling Resistance 4

Noise 9

Overall 6.9

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