2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test

Test Publication:

275/35 R19 8 tyres 4 categories

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Test Size: 275/35 R19

Tyres Tested: 8 tyres

Test Categories:
4 categories (11 tests)

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There are some small differences between the two tests. Firstly, Auto Bild tested 20" tyres using a Ford Mustang, where for this test Sport Auto have used the Toyota Supra / BMW Z4 platform which wears 255/35 R19 front and 275/35 R19 rear tyres.

Sport Auto have also added a little depth to the test by including both UUHP (or Maximum Performance) and UHP tyres, which means we get the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 up against the best from Michelin and Bridgestone, not the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.

Sport Auto have also provided lots of data about the tyres on test, which you'll see in the results below underneath the images, and it's interesting to see Bridgestone have been punchy with a starting tread depth of just 6.7mm on the front tyre, way lower than the 7.4mm of the Michelin and 8mm of the Goodyear. Please note, the information listed below is for the rear 275/35 R19 size, if you'd like the data for the front size please head over to the Sport Auto website. 

UUHP vs UHP

Analyzing the differences between the best UUHP and best UHP tyres brings up some interesting data.

In the dry, the UUHP tyres from Michelin and Bridgestone were unrivaled in both braking and handling, with the testers also noting they had the sportiest handling on test.

The wet testing muddied the water a little. The UUHP Michelin had the shortest wet braking, but Falken managed to beat the Bridgestone to second place. Falken also dominated the wet handling test, ahead of second placed UHP Goodyear with the Bridgestone having to settle for third and the Michelin down in seventh! Somewhat strangely, the wet circle test brought the advantage back to the UUHP tyres, with Michelin leading Bridgestone, which could mean the water depth on the wet handling circuit was too much for the UUHP tyres at points, as the UHP tyres were the clear leaders in the aquaplaning tests.

Dry

The new Potenza Sport led the way in dry braking with a small advantage over the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. 

Dry handling matched the first two  positions of dry braking, with the Continental SportContact 6 taking an impressive third place.

Unsurprisingly the two fastest tyres on test also had the best subjectively handling, with the Continental and Goodyear the best of the UHP tyres.

Wet

The top three positions in wet braking were covered by just 0.3 meters, with the updated Toyo Proxes Sport A still struggling in the wet.

The Falken FK510 again proved its wet mastery, edging out the Goodyear for the fastest average speed around the lap. The Michelin Pilot Sport 4S seemed to unusually struggle, posting the second slowest time.

The three fastest tyres also had the best subjective handling.

Michelin improved its wet weather performance by producing the highest lateral G around the wet circle.

The Nankang AS2+ was impressively ahead in straight aquaplaning tests, however that didn't make up for the otherwise low grip.

Environment

The spread of external noise was covered by just 1.9db.

The Continental SportContact 6 had the lowest rolling resistance on test, with the new Bridgestone posting it's first test loss.

Unsurprisingly the Nankang was cheapest, but surprisingly the Bridgestone was actually more expensive than the Michelin, at over 1000 Euros for a set.

Results

1^st

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

275/35 R19 100Y

• EU Label: C/A/71
• Origin: Germany
• 3PMSF: no
• Weight: 12.5 kgs
• Tread: 7.4 mm

Very short braking distances in the wet and dry, high levels of grip, very direct steering response and very high steering prevision in the dry, low rolling resistance.

Very narrow grip limit with tendency to oversteer in the wet, slight restrictions in ride comfort.

The Pilot Sport 4S delivers precise, reliable steering and top grip in the dry and wet.

Dry

99.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	2nd	33.3 M	33.1 M	+0.2 M	99.4%
Dry Handling	2nd	129.2 Km/H	129.3 Km/H	-0.1 Km/H	99.92%
Subj. Dry Handling	1st	10 Points			100%

Wet

94.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	1st	34.1 M			100%
Wet Handling	7th	69.7 Km/H	72.8 Km/H	-3.1 Km/H	95.74%
Subj. Wet Handling	6th	7 Points	9 Points	-2 Points	77.78%
Wet Circle	1st	9.23 m/s			100%
Straight Aqua	4th	89.2 Km/H	91.8 Km/H	-2.6 Km/H	97.17%

Comfort

98.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	3rd	72 dB	71.2 dB	+0.8 dB	98.89%

Value

74%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	7th	259	139	+120	53.67%
Rolling Resistance	3rd	8.8 kg / t	8.3 kg / t	+0.5 kg / t	94.32%

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2^nd

Bridgestone Potenza Sport

275/35 R19 100Y

• EU Label: E/A/72
• Origin: Poland
• 3PMSF: no
• Weight: 12.6 kgs
• Tread: 6.8 mm

Very high level of grip in the wet and in particular the dry. Direct steering response and high steering precision during dry handling.

Somewhat sensitive to load changes in the wet, increased aquaplaning risks in curves, increased rolling resistance.

The new Potenza Sport excels in the dry, with a slight aquaplaning weakness.

Dry

100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	1st	33.1 M			100%
Dry Handling	1st	129.3 Km/H			100%
Subj. Dry Handling	1st	10 Points			100%

Wet

98.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	3rd	34.3 M	34.1 M	+0.2 M	99.42%
Wet Handling	3rd	72 Km/H	72.8 Km/H	-0.8 Km/H	98.9%
Subj. Wet Handling	1st	9 Points			100%
Wet Circle	2nd	9.16 m/s	9.23 m/s	-0.07 m/s	99.24%
Straight Aqua	7th	88.1 Km/H	91.8 Km/H	-3.7 Km/H	95.97%

Comfort

97.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	7th	73.1 dB	71.2 dB	+1.9 dB	97.4%

Value

68.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	8th	267	139	+128	52.06%
Rolling Resistance	7th	9.7 kg / t	8.3 kg / t	+1.4 kg / t	85.57%

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3^rd

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

275/35 R19 100Y

• EU Label: C/A/73
• Origin: Germany
• 3PMSF: no
• Weight: 11.5 kgs
• Tread: 8.1 mm

A very wall balanced tyre with excellent handling in the dry, forgiving and still sporty in the dry, low rolling resistance, high driving stability and good comfort.

Not a very dynamic steering response, higher noise levels.

The Asymmetric 5 is sporty and comfortable for every day safety in any weather.

Dry

95.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	4th	34 M	33.1 M	+0.9 M	97.35%
Dry Handling	4th	128.3 Km/H	129.3 Km/H	-1 Km/H	99.23%
Subj. Dry Handling	3rd	9 Points	10 Points	-1 Points	90%

Wet

98.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	4th	34.6 M	34.1 M	+0.5 M	98.55%
Wet Handling	2nd	72.6 Km/H	72.8 Km/H	-0.2 Km/H	99.73%
Subj. Wet Handling	1st	9 Points			100%
Wet Circle	4th	9.13 m/s	9.23 m/s	-0.1 m/s	98.92%
Straight Aqua	5th	89.1 Km/H	91.8 Km/H	-2.7 Km/H	97.06%

Comfort

97.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	5th	72.7 dB	71.2 dB	+1.5 dB	97.94%

Value

76.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	6th	240	139	+101	57.92%
Rolling Resistance	2nd	8.7 kg / t	8.3 kg / t	+0.4 kg / t	95.4%

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Continental Sport Contact 6

275/35 R19 100Y

• EU Label: E/A/73
• Origin: Germany
• 3PMSF: no
• Weight: 12.6 kgs
• Tread: 7.1 mm

A well balanced tyre, very low rolling resistance, good ride comfort.

Small deficits in wet braking.

The aging Sport Contact 6 is still an excellent tyre.

Dry

95.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	5th	34.3 M	33.1 M	+1.2 M	96.5%
Dry Handling	3rd	129 Km/H	129.3 Km/H	-0.3 Km/H	99.77%
Subj. Dry Handling	3rd	9 Points	10 Points	-1 Points	90%

Wet

95.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	7th	36.7 M	34.1 M	+2.6 M	92.92%
Wet Handling	4th	71.7 Km/H	72.8 Km/H	-1.1 Km/H	98.49%
Subj. Wet Handling	4th	8 Points	9 Points	-1 Points	88.89%
Wet Circle	5th	9.08 m/s	9.23 m/s	-0.15 m/s	98.37%
Straight Aqua	2nd	89.8 Km/H	91.8 Km/H	-2 Km/H	97.82%

Comfort

99%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	2nd	71.9 dB	71.2 dB	+0.7 dB	99.03%

Value

82.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	5th	211	139	+72	65.88%
Rolling Resistance	1st	8.3 kg / t			100%

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5^th

Falken Azenis FK510

275/35 R19 100Y

• EU Label: E/A/70
• Origin: Japan
• 3PMSF: no
• Weight: 12.5 kgs
• Tread: 7.4 mm

Very good in all wet tests.

Sluggish steering reactions and reduced corning grip in the dry, average ride comfort, somewhat increased rolling resistance.

The FK510 is excellent in the wet, but limited in the dry.

Dry

91.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	5th	34.3 M	33.1 M	+1.2 M	96.5%
Dry Handling	5th	127.2 Km/H	129.3 Km/H	-2.1 Km/H	98.38%
Subj. Dry Handling	5th	8 Points	10 Points	-2 Points	80%

Wet

98.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	2nd	34.2 M	34.1 M	+0.1 M	99.71%
Wet Handling	1st	72.8 Km/H			100%
Subj. Wet Handling	1st	9 Points			100%
Wet Circle	6th	9.05 m/s	9.23 m/s	-0.18 m/s	98.05%
Straight Aqua	6th	88.5 Km/H	91.8 Km/H	-3.3 Km/H	96.41%

Comfort

98.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	4th	72.2 dB	71.2 dB	+1 dB	98.61%

Value

86.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	3rd	161	139	+22	86.34%
Rolling Resistance	6th	9.5 kg / t	8.3 kg / t	+1.2 kg / t	87.37%

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6^th

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

275/35 R19 100Y

• EU Label: E/A/72
• Origin: China
• 3PMSF: no
• Weight: 11.8 kgs
• Tread: 6.5 mm

Good braking performance in the wet and dry, easily manageable understeer in the dry.

Weaker aquaplaning resistance.

The Victra Sport 5 is a mostly safe entry level tyre with no racing ambition.

Dry

88.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	3rd	33.9 M	33.1 M	+0.8 M	97.64%
Dry Handling	6th	127 Km/H	129.3 Km/H	-2.3 Km/H	98.22%
Subj. Dry Handling	6th	7 Points	10 Points	-3 Points	70%

Wet

93.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	5th	35.1 M	34.1 M	+1 M	97.15%
Wet Handling	5th	71.2 Km/H	72.8 Km/H	-1.6 Km/H	97.8%
Subj. Wet Handling	6th	7 Points	9 Points	-2 Points	77.78%
Wet Circle	3rd	9.14 m/s	9.23 m/s	-0.09 m/s	99.02%
Straight Aqua	8th	87.6 Km/H	91.8 Km/H	-4.2 Km/H	95.42%

Comfort

97.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	7th	73.1 dB	71.2 dB	+1.9 dB	97.4%

Value

92.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	2nd	150	139	+11	92.67%
Rolling Resistance	4th	9 kg / t	8.3 kg / t	+0.7 kg / t	92.22%

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7^th

Nankang Sportnex AS2+

275/35 R19 96Y

• EU Label: E/A/71
• Origin: China
• 3PMSF: no
• Weight: 12.2 kgs
• Tread: 7.7 mm

Mostly safe in the wet, with an understeer balance, excellent aquaplaning resistance.

No sporty driving with sluggish inaccurate steering and poor grip. Relatively long braking distances and weak cornering grip in the wet.

The low cost SportNex AS2+ just shines in aquaplaning resistance.

Dry

78.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	8th	37.5 M	33.1 M	+4.4 M	88.27%
Dry Handling	8th	125.2 Km/H	129.3 Km/H	-4.1 Km/H	96.83%
Subj. Dry Handling	8th	5 Points	10 Points	-5 Points	50%

Wet

94.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	6th	36.5 M	34.1 M	+2.4 M	93.42%
Wet Handling	6th	71.1 Km/H	72.8 Km/H	-1.7 Km/H	97.66%
Subj. Wet Handling	4th	8 Points	9 Points	-1 Points	88.89%
Wet Circle	7th	8.68 m/s	9.23 m/s	-0.55 m/s	94.04%
Straight Aqua	1st	91.8 Km/H			100%

Comfort

100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	1st	71.2 dB			100%

Value

96.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	1st	139			100%
Rolling Resistance	4th	9 kg / t	8.3 kg / t	+0.7 kg / t	92.22%

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8^th

Toyo Proxes Sport

275/35 R19 100Y

• EU Label: E/A/70
• Origin: Japan
• 3PMSF: no
• Weight: 11.8 kgs
• Tread: 7.2 mm

Well balanced handling.

Limited steering precision and oversteering the dry, very long wet and dry braking distances.

The new Proxes Sport A still has grip problems.

Dry

83.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	7th	35.8 M	33.1 M	+2.7 M	92.46%
Dry Handling	7th	126.7 Km/H	129.3 Km/H	-2.6 Km/H	97.99%
Subj. Dry Handling	7th	6 Points	10 Points	-4 Points	60%

Wet

88.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	8th	41.5 M	34.1 M	+7.4 M	82.17%
Wet Handling	8th	68.6 Km/H	72.8 Km/H	-4.2 Km/H	94.23%
Subj. Wet Handling	6th	7 Points	9 Points	-2 Points	77.78%
Wet Circle	8th	8.41 m/s	9.23 m/s	-0.82 m/s	91.12%
Straight Aqua	3rd	89.7 Km/H	91.8 Km/H	-2.1 Km/H	97.71%

Comfort

97.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	6th	72.9 dB	71.2 dB	+1.7 dB	97.67%

Value

79%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	4th	192	139	+53	72.4%
Rolling Resistance	7th	9.7 kg / t	8.3 kg / t	+1.4 kg / t	85.57%

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