Name: 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout
Creator: Tyre Reviews
Published: 2019-02-26

Every year Auto Bild test over fifty tyres in wet and dry braking testing to decide which twenty tyres make it through to the full summer tyre test. In 2019 they have tested 53 patterns, using the popular 225/45 R17 summer touring tyre size.

When compared to the 2018 version of the test, the gap between the best and worse tyres on test is actually smaller! The best wet braking tyre, the new Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3, stopped the car in 28.7 meters from 80 kph (50 mph), and the worse tyre on test, the budget Star Performer TNG UHP1 in 39.4 meters, a difference of 10.6 meters. While that's smaller than the 17.6 meters separating the best and worst in 2018, it's still the difference between stopping safely and a crash at over 40 kph (25 mph) on the cheaper tyre.

Even from the higher speed of 100 kph (62 mph) the gap in dry braking is always closer, but there was still a 4.9 meter difference between the best (Michelin Pilot Sport 4) and the worst (Tyfoon Successor 5), which could be the option of stopping safely, or another big accident.

Below is the braking details of all 54 tyres tested. Be sure to visit Tyre Reviews in the coming weeks for the full tyre test which covers dry and wet handling, aquaplaning, noise, comfort and fuel use of the top twenty tyres.

Dry

Dry Braking
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Michelin Pilot Sport 4	34.2 m	Best
2Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5	34.7 m	+0.50 m
3Kenda Emera A1	34.9 m	+0.70 m
4Fulda SportControl 2	35.1 m	+0.90 m
4Pirelli P Zero	35.1 m	+0.90 m
6Nokian WetProof	35.2 m	+1.00 m
6Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3	35.2 m	+1.00 m
6Yokohama Advan Fleva V701	35.2 m	+1.00 m
6Firestone RoadHawk	35.2 m	+1.00 m
10Vredestein Ultrac Vorti	35.3 m	+1.10 m
10Avon ZV7	35.3 m	+1.10 m
12Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2	35.4 m	+1.20 m
13Bridgestone Turanza T005	35.6 m	+1.40 m
14Sava Intensa UHP 2	35.7 m	+1.50 m
15Continental Premium Contact 6	35.8 m	+1.60 m
16Kleber Dynaxer UHP	35.9 m	+1.70 m
17Falken Azenis FK510	36 m	+1.80 m
18GT Radial SportActive	36.2 m	+2.00 m
18Kormoran Kormoran UHP	36.2 m	+2.00 m
20Maxxis Premitra HP5	36.3 m	+2.10 m
20Apollo Aspire XP	36.3 m	+2.10 m
20Goodride SA07	36.3 m	+2.10 m
20Tigar Tigar UHP	36.3 m	+2.10 m
24BFGoodrich gGrip	36.5 m	+2.30 m
25Mabor Sport Jet 3	36.8 m	+2.60 m
26Dayton Touring 2	37 m	+2.80 m
26Federal Evoluzion ST 1	37 m	+2.80 m
28Kumho Ecsta PS71	37.1 m	+2.90 m
28Imperial Ecosport 2	37.1 m	+2.90 m
28Toyo Proxes Sport	37.1 m	+2.90 m
31Semperit SpeedLife 2	37.2 m	+3.00 m
32Cooper Zeon CS8	37.3 m	+3.10 m
32General Altimax Sport	37.3 m	+3.10 m
34Uniroyal RainSport 3	37.4 m	+3.20 m
35Laufenn S fit EQ	37.5 m	+3.30 m
36Nankang Sportnex AS2+	37.6 m	+3.40 m
37Linglong Green Max	37.7 m	+3.50 m
38Matador MP 47 Hectorra 3	37.9 m	+3.70 m
38Sailun Atrezzo ZSR	37.9 m	+3.70 m
40Gislaved Ultra Speed	38.2 m	+4.00 m
41Zeetex HP2000 vfm	38.7 m	+4.50 m
41Barum Bravuris 3	38.7 m	+4.50 m
43Viking ProTech HP	38.9 m	+4.70 m
44Star Performer TNG UHP1	39 m	+4.80 m
45Tyfoon Successor 5	39.1 m	+4.90 m

The difference between best and worst was 14.3% (4.9 m ≈ 1.1 Car Lengths).

Wet

Wet Braking
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3	28.7 m	Best
2Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5	28.8 m	+0.10 m
3Pirelli P Zero	28.9 m	+0.20 m
4Falken Azenis FK510	29 m	+0.30 m
5Michelin Pilot Sport 4	29.6 m	+0.90 m
6Nokian WetProof	29.7 m	+1.00 m
7Continental Premium Contact 6	29.9 m	+1.20 m
8Kenda Emera A1	30.3 m	+1.60 m
9Vredestein Ultrac Vorti	30.8 m	+2.10 m
10Bridgestone Turanza T005	30.9 m	+2.20 m
11Apollo Aspire XP	31 m	+2.30 m
12Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2	31.4 m	+2.70 m
13Kumho Ecsta PS71	31.6 m	+2.90 m
14Toyo Proxes Sport	31.7 m	+3.00 m
15Fulda SportControl 2	32 m	+3.30 m
15Firestone RoadHawk	32 m	+3.30 m
17Kleber Dynaxer UHP	32.1 m	+3.40 m
18Uniroyal RainSport 3	32.3 m	+3.60 m
19General Altimax Sport	32.7 m	+4.00 m
20Sava Intensa UHP 2	32.8 m	+4.10 m
21Yokohama Advan Fleva V701	32.9 m	+4.20 m
22Maxxis Premitra HP5	33.2 m	+4.50 m
23Linglong Green Max	33.3 m	+4.60 m
24Federal Evoluzion ST 1	33.4 m	+4.70 m
25Goodride SA07	33.5 m	+4.80 m
26Cooper Zeon CS8	34.3 m	+5.60 m
26Gislaved Ultra Speed	34.3 m	+5.60 m
28Mabor Sport Jet 3	34.4 m	+5.70 m
29Barum Bravuris 3	34.5 m	+5.80 m
30Semperit SpeedLife 2	34.7 m	+6.00 m
31GT Radial SportActive	34.8 m	+6.10 m
32Matador MP 47 Hectorra 3	35.2 m	+6.50 m
33Avon ZV7	35.3 m	+6.60 m
34Nankang Sportnex AS2+	35.9 m	+7.20 m
35BFGoodrich gGrip	36 m	+7.30 m
36Dayton Touring 2	36.1 m	+7.40 m
37Zeetex HP2000 vfm	36.4 m	+7.70 m
38Viking ProTech HP	36.5 m	+7.80 m
39Kormoran Kormoran UHP	37.1 m	+8.40 m
40Imperial Ecosport 2	37.2 m	+8.50 m
41Tigar Tigar UHP	37.4 m	+8.70 m
42Laufenn S fit EQ	37.5 m	+8.80 m
43Tyfoon Successor 5	37.6 m	+8.90 m
44Sailun Atrezzo ZSR	38.2 m	+9.50 m
45Star Performer TNG UHP1	39.4 m	+10.70 m

The difference between best and worst was 37.3% (10.7 m ≈ 2.4 Car Lengths).

Results

Dry98.6%

Wet99.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 45	34.7 m	+0.50 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 45	28.8 m	+0.10 m

Dry100%

Wet97%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	1^st / 45	34.2 m	Best in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better	5^th / 45	29.6 m	+0.90 m

Dry97.2%

Wet100%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	6^th / 45	35.2 m	+1.00 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	1^st / 45	28.7 m	Best in this discipline

Dry97.4%

Wet99.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	4^th / 45	35.1 m	+0.90 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 45	28.9 m	+0.20 m

Dry97.2%

Wet96.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	6^th / 45	35.2 m	+1.00 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	6^th / 45	29.7 m	+1.00 m

Dry95%

Wet99%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	17^th / 45	36 m	+1.80 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	4^th / 45	29 m	+0.30 m

Dry98%

Wet94.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 45	34.9 m	+0.70 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	8^th / 45	30.3 m	+1.60 m

Dry95.5%

Wet96%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	15^th / 45	35.8 m	+1.60 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	7^th / 45	29.9 m	+1.20 m

Dry96.9%

Wet93.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	10^th / 45	35.3 m	+1.10 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	9^th / 45	30.8 m	+2.10 m

Dry96.1%

Wet92.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	13^th / 45	35.6 m	+1.40 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	10^th / 45	30.9 m	+2.20 m

Dry96.6%

Wet91.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	12^th / 45	35.4 m	+1.20 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	12^th / 45	31.4 m	+2.70 m

Dry97.4%

Wet89.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	4^th / 45	35.1 m	+0.90 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	15^th / 45	32 m	+3.30 m

Dry97.2%

Wet89.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	6^th / 45	35.2 m	+1.00 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	15^th / 45	32 m	+3.30 m

Dry94.2%

Wet92.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	20^th / 45	36.3 m	+2.10 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	11^th / 45	31 m	+2.30 m

Dry95.3%

Wet89.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	16^th / 45	35.9 m	+1.70 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	17^th / 45	32.1 m	+3.40 m

Dry97.2%

Wet87.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	6^th / 45	35.2 m	+1.00 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	21^st / 45	32.9 m	+4.20 m

Dry95.8%

Wet87.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	14^th / 45	35.7 m	+1.50 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	20^th / 45	32.8 m	+4.10 m

Dry92.2%

Wet90.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	28^th / 45	37.1 m	+2.90 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	13^th / 45	31.6 m	+2.90 m

Dry92.2%

Wet90.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	28^th / 45	37.1 m	+2.90 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	14^th / 45	31.7 m	+3.00 m

Dry94.2%

Wet86.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	20^th / 45	36.3 m	+2.10 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	22^nd / 45	33.2 m	+4.50 m

Dry91.4%

Wet88.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	34^th / 45	37.4 m	+3.20 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	18^th / 45	32.3 m	+3.60 m

Dry94.2%

Wet85.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	20^th / 45	36.3 m	+2.10 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	25^th / 45	33.5 m	+4.80 m

Dry91.7%

Wet87.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	32^nd / 45	37.3 m	+3.10 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	19^th / 45	32.7 m	+4.00 m

Dry92.4%

Wet85.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	26^th / 45	37 m	+2.80 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	24^th / 45	33.4 m	+4.70 m

Dry96.9%

Wet81.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	10^th / 45	35.3 m	+1.10 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	33^rd / 45	35.3 m	+6.60 m

Dry94.5%

Wet82.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	18^th / 45	36.2 m	+2.00 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	31^st / 45	34.8 m	+6.10 m

Dry90.7%

Wet86.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	37^th / 45	37.7 m	+3.50 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	23^rd / 45	33.3 m	+4.60 m

Dry92.9%

Wet83.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	25^th / 45	36.8 m	+2.60 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	28^th / 45	34.4 m	+5.70 m

Dry91.7%

Wet83.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	32^nd / 45	37.3 m	+3.10 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	26^th / 45	34.3 m	+5.60 m

Dry91.9%

Wet82.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	31^st / 45	37.2 m	+3.00 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	30^th / 45	34.7 m	+6.00 m

Dry93.7%

Wet79.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	24^th / 45	36.5 m	+2.30 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	35^th / 45	36 m	+7.30 m

Dry89.5%

Wet83.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	40^th / 45	38.2 m	+4.00 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	26^th / 45	34.3 m	+5.60 m

Dry92.4%

Wet79.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	26^th / 45	37 m	+2.80 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	36^th / 45	36.1 m	+7.40 m

Dry90.2%

Wet81.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	38^th / 45	37.9 m	+3.70 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	32^nd / 45	35.2 m	+6.50 m

Dry88.4%

Wet83.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	41^st / 45	38.7 m	+4.50 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	29^th / 45	34.5 m	+5.80 m

Dry94.5%

Wet77.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	18^th / 45	36.2 m	+2.00 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	39^th / 45	37.1 m	+8.40 m

Dry91%

Wet79.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	36^th / 45	37.6 m	+3.40 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	34^th / 45	35.9 m	+7.20 m

Dry94.2%

Wet76.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	20^th / 45	36.3 m	+2.10 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	41^st / 45	37.4 m	+8.70 m

Dry92.2%

Wet77.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	28^th / 45	37.1 m	+2.90 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	40^th / 45	37.2 m	+8.50 m

Dry91.2%

Wet76.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	35^th / 45	37.5 m	+3.30 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	42^nd / 45	37.5 m	+8.80 m

Dry88.4%

Wet78.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	41^st / 45	38.7 m	+4.50 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	37^th / 45	36.4 m	+7.70 m

Dry87.9%

Wet78.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	43^rd / 45	38.9 m	+4.70 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	38^th / 45	36.5 m	+7.80 m

Dry90.2%

Wet75.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	38^th / 45	37.9 m	+3.70 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	44^th / 45	38.2 m	+9.50 m

Dry87.5%

Wet76.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	45^th / 45	39.1 m	+4.90 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	43^rd / 45	37.6 m	+8.90 m

Dry87.7%

Wet72.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	44^th / 45	39 m	+4.80 m
Wet BrakingLower is better	45^th / 45	39.4 m	+10.70 m

Discussion

36 comments

Stu Collins Nov 9, 2019 archived

Hi I have a 1966 Healey 3000, 15" wires 5.5" wide.
I'm not bothered for period correct tyres, especially as they are 3x the price of modern tyres that will fit my wheels.
I want to fit 195/65R15's - and am considering Bridgestone T005's, but have read a few reviews suggesting the sidewalls are soft.
As my tyre profile is quite large, will these be appropriate, and if not, what could you suggest.
MPG/Wear/noise/snow is not important,
Grip and braking are priority.
Costs similar to the T005's would be preferable.
Thank you for your advice and fab website.

#5320
1. TyreReviews Stu Collins Nov 10, 2019 archived
  
  All modern tyres in that size are going to have soft sidewalls, it's just the way the industry has gone. The T005 aren't the softest.
  
  #5327
  1. Stu Collins TyreReviews Nov 10, 2019 archived
    
    Thank yo for your reply, I think I will give them a go. Unless you can suggest anything better?
    The Nokian wetpro maybe?
    Also, will picking a fast speed rating help with a stiffer sidewall, and what about the XL rating?
    How critical is all this? Am I just over thinking it? Will I even notice?
    
    #5333
    1. TyreReviews Stu Collins Nov 10, 2019 archived
      
      http://www.tyrereviews.co.u... are worth a look if you want a stiffer sidewall
      
      #5336
Dr Towers Apr 30, 2019 archived

...why are there 2 missing labels?! The first missing one is the Conti PC 6. Interesting to see if S1 Evo 3 is so good in other sizes!!...

#4752
1. TyreReviews Dr Towers May 1, 2019 archived
  
  Looks like an issue with the charting scripting, I'll work on it
  
  #4753
Pedro Miguel Santos Mar 22, 2019 archived

Why Firemax FM601 is not in this list? this is not the same test? https://www.tyrepress.com/2...
Tank you!

#4520
1. TyreReviews Pedro Miguel Santos Mar 22, 2019 archived
  
  I don't have it added on the site yet to include in the test result
  
  #4521
  1. Pedro Miguel Santos TyreReviews Mar 27, 2019 archived
    
    Hi again! My many thanks about your reviews and site collaboration! Its essencial for some of us. Iam very curious about Firemax because they have a good distribution and very low prices in Portugal. Of course i dont expect a classe A tyre...but very curious to know they performance in a larger test. Many Thanks!
    
    #4554
Steve Greenaway Feb 27, 2019 archived

Very surprised by the Uniroyal Rainsport 3 wet result !

#4428
1. Pedro Miguel Santos Steve Greenaway Mar 27, 2019 archived
  
  I have 2 rainsport3 and dont understand very well this results vs individual results they have
  
  #4555
  1. Steve Greenaway Pedro Miguel Santos Mar 29, 2019 archived
    
    I am also surprised between the test result and the individual reviews by users which indicate that this tyre is an excellent wet tyre, but some lesser known makes performed better in the test ! Is there a placebo situation here where because it's called Rainsport users assume they are getting an excellent wet weather tyre ? I would love to know ?
    
    #4569
    1. TyreReviews Steve Greenaway Mar 29, 2019 archived
      
      The Rainsport 3 is an old tyre now, it's natural it slips down the order compared to the newest and best. User reviews can still be valid, it might just be their older reviews, or the user hasn't had the chance to drive the latest and greatest. The Rainsport 3 isn't a bad tyre, it's just not as great as the latest generation.
      
      #4570
      1. Steve Greenaway TyreReviews Mar 29, 2019 archived
        
        Thanks for the prompt reply. Now I understand. Cheers for explaining. Any news of a Rainsport 4 ? p.s. Loving your website...........so useful.
        
        #4572
        
        TyreReviews Steve Greenaway Mar 30, 2019 archived
        
        No news of the Rainsport 4, and FWIW they will 100% skip 4 and go straight to RainSport 5 :) News on the site as soon as I hear anything!
        
        #4578
        
        Steve Greenaway TyreReviews Mar 30, 2019 archived
        
        Cheers !
        
        #4579
Néocray Feb 26, 2019 archived

Ohoh, nice top place for the new F1 Asy5. Any other review incoming in the next few weeks?

#4412
1. TyreReviews Néocray Feb 26, 2019 archived
  
  I'm testing it at the end of March, and it was in the Gute Fahrt test finishing second to the CPC6, this will be on the site tomorrow :)
  
  #4418
  1. MausyMaus TyreReviews Feb 27, 2019 archived
    
    You already know that you are awesome he ;-) (sorry I really love your website and i`m a big fan of it) regs from Switzerland
    
    #4423
Betepaille Feb 26, 2019 archived

The Pzero PZ4 doesn't exist with this dimension. It's again the old Pzero who's tested here ;)

#4409
1. TyreReviews Betepaille Feb 26, 2019 archived
  
  I'm getting fed up of Pirelli ;)
  Is this an updated pattern design of the original P Zero?
  https://www.autobild.de/bil...
  
  #4410
  1. Betepaille TyreReviews Feb 26, 2019 archived
    
    Someone is lying here... the pattern on your link is indeed the new saloon version of the pz4. But available on 18" minimum. If you continue with the link available beneath the picture, the old pzero appears ;)
    
    #4411
    1. Néocray Betepaille Feb 26, 2019 archived
      
      Or maybe an update is lacking somewhere?
      
      #4413
      1. Paolo Cavarzere Néocray Feb 26, 2019 archived
        
        The one in linked picture is the Pirelli Cinturato P7
        https://www.pirelli.com/tyr...
        
        #4415
      2. TyreReviews Néocray Mar 1, 2019 archived
        
        I've spoken with Pirelli and it was IP 1744100 used in Auto Bild, which is the original P Zero. Must be the wrong picture, which is weird.
        
        #4434
        
        Néocray TyreReviews Mar 2, 2019 archived
        
        So it's a new "new P Zero"? Like a PZ5?
        
        #4435
        
        TyreReviews Néocray Mar 3, 2019 archived
        
        That's literally the opposite of what I said lol, it's the original P Zero tested.
        
        #4437
        
        Néocray TyreReviews Mar 3, 2019 archived
        
        Yes, but given the results, it should be an update or a refresh, it wouldn't have been ranked so high otherwise.
        
        #4442
        
        Kolemjdouci Néocray Mar 6, 2019 archived
        
        Pirelli in Geneva just launched P Zero Winter...
        
        #4459
    2. TyreReviews Betepaille Feb 26, 2019 archived
      
      The tyre pictured is the one Auto Bild tested, lets see what happens in a few days when the full result is due out!
      I'll also contact Pirelli after the full test is published.
      
      #4417
    3. Péter Cziklin Betepaille Feb 27, 2019 archived
      
      That's not the new PZ4 but the Cinturato P7. Don't know if it's the blue or not, but on that pic it looks quite black...
      However the text next to it says 94 Y in which spec neither is available, just the old P Zero. And the P Zero Nero GT, but if the results are correct it's not likely to be that.
      In whichever case the results are pretty impressive considering that all of them are pretty old designs, let's see if it'll remain like that in the full test. :)
      
      #4419
      1. TyreReviews Péter Cziklin Feb 27, 2019 archived
        
        I'm enjoying the Pirelli tyre detective posts, thanks guys :)
        
        #4420
      2. Chan Mali Chan ST Péter Cziklin Feb 27, 2019 archived
        
        https://www.pirelli.com/tyr...
        
        #4422
        
        TyreReviews Chan Mali Chan ST Feb 27, 2019 archived
        
        I checked this link yesterday and I'm fairly sure I didn't see the 17" version, perhaps it's been updated?
        
        #4426
        
        Péter Cziklin Chan Mali Chan ST Feb 27, 2019 archived
        
        Wow.
        It's good to have that on the wordwide site, but where do they sell that actually? Because neither the UK nor the Italian product page list that, and I couldn't find any resellers who sell it. Yet.
        UK page: https://www.pirelli.com/tyr...
        IT page: https://www.pirelli.com/tyr...
        
        #4427
2. Chan Mali Chan ST Betepaille Feb 27, 2019 archived
  
  Please go to Pirelli Official website. There's 225\45R17.
  
  #4421

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