2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test

Jonathan Benson
Data analyzed and reviewed by Jonathan Benson
February 22, 2021
Below are all the data points for the 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test, displaying how each tyre performed across all test categories. The spider chart below provides a complete overview of performance, where one hundred percent represents the best performance in each category. The larger the area covered by each tyre's plot, the better its overall performance.
How to read these charts: For each test category, data is presented relative to the best performing tire. The direction indicates whether lower or higher values are better - pay close attention to this when interpreting results.

Performance Overview

This radar chart shows relative performance across all test categories, with 100% representing the best performance in each category. Reference tires may have gaps where data is not available.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
Continental Premium Contact 6
Pirelli P Zero PZ4
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Falken Azenis FK510
Nokian PowerProof
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2

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Dry Performance Overview

Dry Braking (M)

Dry braking in meters (Lower is better)

Key Insight: The best performer was Michelin Pilot Sport 4 with a result of 34.3 M. The difference between best and worst was 5.2%.

Dry Handling (s)

Dry handling time in seconds (Lower is better)

Key Insight: All the tyres in the dry handling test finished less than 3% apart.

Subj. Dry Handling ( Points)

Subjective Dry Handling Score (Higher is better)

Key Insight: The best performer was Continental Premium Contact 6 with a result of 10 Points. The difference between best and worst was 60%.

Wet Performance Overview

Wet Braking (M)

Wet braking in meters (Lower is better)

Key Insight: The best performer was Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 with a result of 41.9 M. The difference between best and worst was 17.2%.

Wet Handling (s)

Wet handling time in seconds (Lower is better)

Key Insight: The best performer was Pirelli P Zero PZ4 with a result of 62.6 s. The difference between best and worst was 3.5%.

Subj. Wet Handling ( Points)

Subjective Wet Handling Score (Higher is better)

Key Insight: The best performer was Pirelli P Zero PZ4 with a result of 10 Points. The difference between best and worst was 70%.

Straight Aqua (Km/H)

Float Speed in Km/H (Higher is better)

Key Insight: The best performer was Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 with a result of 73.3 Km/H. The difference between best and worst was 7%.

Comfort Performance Overview

Subj. Comfort ( Points)

Subjective Comfort Score (Higher is better)

Key Insight: The best performer was Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 with a result of 9 Points. The difference between best and worst was 33.3%.

Noise (dB)

External noise in dB (Lower is better)

Key Insight: The best performer was Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 with a result of 69.1 dB. The difference between best and worst was 3.9%.

Value Performance Overview

Price

Price in local currency (Lower is better)

Key Insight: The best performer was Nexen N Fera Sport SU2. The difference between best and worst was 31.8%.

Rolling Resistance (kg / t)

Rolling resistance in kg t (Lower is better)

Key Insight: The best performer was Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 with a result of 8.38 kg / t. The difference between best and worst was 16.1%.

Overall Findings

Based on the weighted scoring from all tests, here are the overall results:

Position Tyre Score
1 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 0%
2 Continental Premium Contact 6 0%
3 Pirelli P Zero PZ4 0%
4 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 0%
5 Falken Azenis FK510 0%
6 Nokian PowerProof 0%
7 Maxxis Victra Sport 5 0%
8 Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 0%
9 Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 0%
10 Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 0%

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