2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tyre Test

Test Publication:

245/45 R18 11 tyres 4 categories

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Test Publication:

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

Test Size: 245/45 R18

Tyres Tested: 11 tyres

Test Categories:
4 categories (9 tests)

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Auto Bild's second summer tyre test of 2019 has tested eleven 245/45 R18 tyre patterns using a BMW 5 Series. This tyre and vehicle combination isn't an often tested setup, and has yielded some interesting results!

The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 (Sports Car variant) dominated the testing, with the shortest dry and wet braking, fastest wet handling lap and second fastest dry handling lap.

With the Pirelli dominating, that left the usual top three trio battling out for second place overall, which went in favour of the new Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5, whos only draw back was a mid table rolling resistance score. The last of the podium spots went to the Continental PremiumContact 6 which proved to be a little noisy compared to the best.

The fan favourite, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4, had to settle for a joint fourth place overall with the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti.

Dry

The Pirelli P Zero SC had a huge dry braking advantage, 0.6 meters ahead of the next best.

Pirelli P Zero PZ4
35.10 M
Maxxis Premitra HP5
35.70 M
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
35.80 M
Bridgestone Turanza T005
35.80 M
Nokian PowerProof
35.90 M
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
36.00 M
Continental Premium Contact 6
36.00 M
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2
36.60 M
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
36.60 M
Fulda SportControl 2
37.40 M
Toyo Proxes Sport
37.50 M

The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti took its regular spot at the top of the dry handling testing, with the P Zero a close second.

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
100.00 Km/H
Pirelli P Zero PZ4
99.80 Km/H
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
99.20 Km/H
Continental Premium Contact 6
99.20 Km/H
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99.00 Km/H
Toyo Proxes Sport
98.40 Km/H
Nokian PowerProof
98.30 Km/H
Maxxis Premitra HP5
98.20 Km/H
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2
97.70 Km/H
Fulda SportControl 2
97.20 Km/H
Bridgestone Turanza T005
96.70 Km/H

Wet

The Pirelli once again proved its braking dominance, stopping 2 meters shorter than the second placed Asymmetric 5.

Pirelli P Zero PZ4
46.70 M
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
48.70 M
Continental Premium Contact 6
49.80 M
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
50.90 M
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
52.80 M
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2
53.40 M
Nokian PowerProof
54.30 M
Fulda SportControl 2
54.60 M
Maxxis Premitra HP5
55.40 M
Bridgestone Turanza T005
55.80 M
Toyo Proxes Sport
56.20 M

This time the Pirelli carried through the performance advantage to wet handling, as the fastest tyre on test.

Pirelli P Zero PZ4
88.10 Km/H
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
87.70 Km/H
Continental Premium Contact 6
85.50 Km/H
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
85.40 Km/H
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
85.00 Km/H
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2
82.50 Km/H
Maxxis Premitra HP5
82.30 Km/H
Nokian PowerProof
80.90 Km/H
Bridgestone Turanza T005
80.80 Km/H
Fulda SportControl 2
80.30 Km/H
Toyo Proxes Sport
79.80 Km/H

The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 took its first win of the test during straight aquaplaning testing.

Michelin Pilot Sport 4
92.10 Km/H
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
91.20 Km/H
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2
91.00 Km/H
Toyo Proxes Sport
90.80 Km/H
Maxxis Premitra HP5
89.40 Km/H
Continental Premium Contact 6
89.40 Km/H
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
88.90 Km/H
Pirelli P Zero PZ4
88.60 Km/H
Bridgestone Turanza T005
88.30 Km/H
Nokian PowerProof
87.60 Km/H
Fulda SportControl 2
87.00 Km/H

Environment

Three tyres proved to be the most comfortable subjectively.

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
7.00 Points
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
7.00 Points
Bridgestone Turanza T005
7.00 Points
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2
6.00 Points
Pirelli P Zero PZ4
6.00 Points
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
6.00 Points
Continental Premium Contact 6
6.00 Points
Maxxis Premitra HP5
5.00 Points
Nokian PowerProof
5.00 Points
Fulda SportControl 2
5.00 Points
Toyo Proxes Sport
4.00 Points

The Bridgestone continued its run of extremely low rolling resistance scores by having the lowest fuel use on test.

Bridgestone Turanza T005
7.31 kg / t
Fulda SportControl 2
7.63 kg / t
Continental Premium Contact 6
8.01 kg / t
Nokian PowerProof
8.09 kg / t
Maxxis Premitra HP5
8.09 kg / t
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
8.30 kg / t
Pirelli P Zero PZ4
8.74 kg / t
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
8.95 kg / t
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2
9.04 kg / t
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
9.54 kg / t
Toyo Proxes Sport
9.69 kg / t

The Maxxis had the quietest internal noise.

Maxxis Premitra HP5
71.60 dB
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2
71.70 dB
Fulda SportControl 2
71.80 dB
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
72.10 dB
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
72.40 dB
Toyo Proxes Sport
72.40 dB
Pirelli P Zero PZ4
72.90 dB
Bridgestone Turanza T005
72.90 dB
Nokian PowerProof
72.90 dB
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
73.20 dB
Continental Premium Contact 6
73.90 dB

The Maxxis was also the cheapest tyre on test.

Maxxis Premitra HP5
460.00
Toyo Proxes Sport
470.00
Fulda SportControl 2
495.00
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2
510.00
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
535.00
Pirelli P Zero PZ4
560.00
Bridgestone Turanza T005
560.00
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
560.00
Nokian PowerProof
585.00
Continental Premium Contact 6
590.00
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
675.00

Results

Test winner with no obvious flaws, excellent dry and wet handling, accurate steering, short braking distances.

None mentioned.

Exemplary / Test Winner.

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	1^st	35.1 M			100%
Dry Handling	2^nd	99.8 Km/H	100 Km/H	-0.2 Km/H	99.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	1^st	46.7 M			100%
Wet Handling	1^st	88.1 Km/H			100%
Straight Aqua	8^th	88.6 Km/H	92.1 Km/H	-3.5 Km/H	96.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	4^th	6 Points	7 Points	-1 Points	85.71%
Noise	7^th	72.9 dB	71.6 dB	+1.3 dB	98.22%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	6^th	560	460	+100	82.14%
Rolling Resistance	7^th	8.74 kg / t	7.31 kg / t	+1.43 kg / t	83.64%

Excellent handling in the dry and wet, accurate steering, short braking distances, good aquaplaning resistance.

High rolling resistance.

Exemplary.

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	6^th	36 M	35.1 M	+0.9 M	97.5%
Dry Handling	3^rd	99.2 Km/H	100 Km/H	-0.8 Km/H	99.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	2^nd	48.7 M	46.7 M	+2 M	95.89%
Wet Handling	2^nd	87.7 Km/H	88.1 Km/H	-0.4 Km/H	99.55%
Straight Aqua	7^th	88.9 Km/H	92.1 Km/H	-3.2 Km/H	96.53%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	4^th	6 Points	7 Points	-1 Points	85.71%
Noise	10^th	73.2 dB	71.6 dB	+1.6 dB	97.81%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	6^th	560	460	+100	82.14%
Rolling Resistance	8^th	8.95 kg / t	7.31 kg / t	+1.64 kg / t	81.68%

Good handling on dry and wet surfaces, good wet handling, high braking performance.

Increased noise level.

Exemplary.

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	6^th	36 M	35.1 M	+0.9 M	97.5%
Dry Handling	3^rd	99.2 Km/H	100 Km/H	-0.8 Km/H	99.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	3^rd	49.8 M	46.7 M	+3.1 M	93.78%
Wet Handling	3^rd	85.5 Km/H	88.1 Km/H	-2.6 Km/H	97.05%
Straight Aqua	5^th	89.4 Km/H	92.1 Km/H	-2.7 Km/H	97.07%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	4^th	6 Points	7 Points	-1 Points	85.71%
Noise	11^th	73.9 dB	71.6 dB	+2.3 dB	96.89%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	10^th	590	460	+130	77.97%
Rolling Resistance	3^rd	8.01 kg / t	7.31 kg / t	+0.7 kg / t	91.26%

Good handling in all conditions, highest aquaplaning resistance, good level of comfort.

High price, average lateral stability in the wet.

Exemplary.

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	8^th	36.6 M	35.1 M	+1.5 M	95.9%
Dry Handling	5^th	99 Km/H	100 Km/H	-1 Km/H	99%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	4^th	50.9 M	46.7 M	+4.2 M	91.75%
Wet Handling	4^th	85.4 Km/H	88.1 Km/H	-2.7 Km/H	96.94%
Straight Aqua	1^st	92.1 Km/H			100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	1^st	7 Points			100%
Noise	4^th	72.1 dB	71.6 dB	+0.5 dB	99.31%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	11^th	675	460	+215	68.15%
Rolling Resistance	6^th	8.3 kg / t	7.31 kg / t	+0.99 kg / t	88.07%

Accurate steering, very good handling and short braking distances in the dry, good levels of comfort.

Increased rolling resistance.

Exemplary.

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	3^rd	35.8 M	35.1 M	+0.7 M	98.04%
Dry Handling	1^st	100 Km/H			100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	5^th	52.8 M	46.7 M	+6.1 M	88.45%
Wet Handling	5^th	85 Km/H	88.1 Km/H	-3.1 Km/H	96.48%
Straight Aqua	2^nd	91.2 Km/H	92.1 Km/H	-0.9 Km/H	99.02%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	1^st	7 Points			100%
Noise	5^th	72.4 dB	71.6 dB	+0.8 dB	98.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	5^th	535	460	+75	85.98%
Rolling Resistance	10^th	9.54 kg / t	7.31 kg / t	+2.23 kg / t	76.62%

Good aquaplaning resistance, short dry braking, good levels of comfort.

Relatively long wet braking.

Good.

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	8^th	36.6 M	35.1 M	+1.5 M	95.9%
Dry Handling	9^th	97.7 Km/H	100 Km/H	-2.3 Km/H	97.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	6^th	53.4 M	46.7 M	+6.7 M	87.45%
Wet Handling	6^th	82.5 Km/H	88.1 Km/H	-5.6 Km/H	93.64%
Straight Aqua	3^rd	91 Km/H	92.1 Km/H	-1.1 Km/H	98.81%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	4^th	6 Points	7 Points	-1 Points	85.71%
Noise	2^nd	71.7 dB	71.6 dB	+0.1 dB	99.86%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	4^th	510	460	+50	90.2%
Rolling Resistance	9^th	9.04 kg / t	7.31 kg / t	+1.73 kg / t	80.86%

Good handling and short stopping distances in the dry, low rolling resistance.

Understeer and long braking distances in the wet.

Satisfactory.

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	5^th	35.9 M	35.1 M	+0.8 M	97.77%
Dry Handling	7^th	98.3 Km/H	100 Km/H	-1.7 Km/H	98.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	7^th	54.3 M	46.7 M	+7.6 M	86%
Wet Handling	8^th	80.9 Km/H	88.1 Km/H	-7.2 Km/H	91.83%
Straight Aqua	10^th	87.6 Km/H	92.1 Km/H	-4.5 Km/H	95.11%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	8^th	5 Points	7 Points	-2 Points	71.43%
Noise	7^th	72.9 dB	71.6 dB	+1.3 dB	98.22%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	9^th	585	460	+125	78.63%
Rolling Resistance	4^th	8.09 kg / t	7.31 kg / t	+0.78 kg / t	90.36%

Good aquaplaning resistance, short dry braking, good level of comfort, low rolling resistance.

Slow steering response and understeer in the dry and wet, long wet braking distances.

Satisfactory.

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	3^rd	35.8 M	35.1 M	+0.7 M	98.04%
Dry Handling	11^th	96.7 Km/H	100 Km/H	-3.3 Km/H	96.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	10^th	55.8 M	46.7 M	+9.1 M	83.69%
Wet Handling	9^th	80.8 Km/H	88.1 Km/H	-7.3 Km/H	91.71%
Straight Aqua	9^th	88.3 Km/H	92.1 Km/H	-3.8 Km/H	95.87%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	1^st	7 Points			100%
Noise	7^th	72.9 dB	71.6 dB	+1.3 dB	98.22%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	6^th	560	460	+100	82.14%
Rolling Resistance	1^st	7.31 kg / t			100%

Short dry braking, low noise, low rolling resistance, low price.

Long wet braking, low wet grip, understeer in the dry and wet.

Satisfactory.

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	2^nd	35.7 M	35.1 M	+0.6 M	98.32%
Dry Handling	8^th	98.2 Km/H	100 Km/H	-1.8 Km/H	98.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	9^th	55.4 M	46.7 M	+8.7 M	84.3%
Wet Handling	7^th	82.3 Km/H	88.1 Km/H	-5.8 Km/H	93.42%
Straight Aqua	5^th	89.4 Km/H	92.1 Km/H	-2.7 Km/H	97.07%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	8^th	5 Points	7 Points	-2 Points	71.43%
Noise	1^st	71.6 dB			100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	1^st	460			100%
Rolling Resistance	4^th	8.09 kg / t	7.31 kg / t	+0.78 kg / t	90.36%

Good aquaplaning resistance, good dry handling, low noise, low price.

Poor wet handling, long wet braking, reduced comfort levels, high rolling resistance.

Satisfactory.

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	11^th	37.5 M	35.1 M	+2.4 M	93.6%
Dry Handling	6^th	98.4 Km/H	100 Km/H	-1.6 Km/H	98.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	11^th	56.2 M	46.7 M	+9.5 M	83.1%
Wet Handling	11^th	79.8 Km/H	88.1 Km/H	-8.3 Km/H	90.58%
Straight Aqua	4^th	90.8 Km/H	92.1 Km/H	-1.3 Km/H	98.59%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	11^th	4 Points	7 Points	-3 Points	57.14%
Noise	5^th	72.4 dB	71.6 dB	+0.8 dB	98.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	2^nd	470	460	+10	97.87%
Rolling Resistance	11^th	9.69 kg / t	7.31 kg / t	+2.38 kg / t	75.44%

Low price, low rolling resistance, low noise.

Slow steering, long wet braking.

Satisfactory.

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	10^th	37.4 M	35.1 M	+2.3 M	93.85%
Dry Handling	10^th	97.2 Km/H	100 Km/H	-2.8 Km/H	97.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	8^th	54.6 M	46.7 M	+7.9 M	85.53%
Wet Handling	10^th	80.3 Km/H	88.1 Km/H	-7.8 Km/H	91.15%
Straight Aqua	11^th	87 Km/H	92.1 Km/H	-5.1 Km/H	94.46%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	8^th	5 Points	7 Points	-2 Points	71.43%
Noise	3^rd	71.8 dB	71.6 dB	+0.2 dB	99.72%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	3^rd	495	460	+35	92.93%
Rolling Resistance	2^nd	7.63 kg / t	7.31 kg / t	+0.32 kg / t	95.81%

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2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tyre Test

Dry

Dry Braking

Dry Handling

Wet

Wet Braking

Wet Handling

Straight Aqua

Environment

Subj. Comfort

Rolling Resistance

Noise

Price

Results

Pirelli P Zero PZ4

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

Continental Premium Contact 6

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti

Hankook Ventus S1 evo2

Nokian PowerProof

Bridgestone Turanza T005

Maxxis Premitra HP5

Toyo Proxes Sport

Fulda SportControl 2

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