2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tyre Test

For AutoBild's third summer tyre test for 2022, the German publication tested ten sets of 245/40 R19 tyres using a BMW 5 Series.

As this is the first test with both the new Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 AND Continental SportContact 7, it makes for a very interesting test!

The new Goodyear wins overall thanks to excelling in nearly every test, other than aquaplaning (though strangely Auto Bild still said the tyre has good aquaplaning reserves, we're not sure why.)

The SportContact 7 was the fastest tyre in the dry and had the best dry braking, however it couldn't match the stellar wet performance we found in the Tyre Reviews 2022 UUHP Tyre Test.

Test Publication:

245/40 R19 10 tyres 4 categories

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Test Publication:

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

Test Size: 245/40 R19

Tyres Tested: 10 tyres

Test Categories:
4 categories (10 tests)

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Why the difference in wet? 

There's no official statement, but looking at the lower than usual wet performance of the Bridgestone, and the photos from the test looking quite overcast and cool, we would guess that like the Bridgestone the new Continental SportContact 7 needs a little temperature to work at its very best in the wet. Something to keep in mind.

Other notes from the test was the Hankook Ventus S1 Evo3 continuing its ridiculous wet braking performance, and the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 still holding its own, even though it has now been replaced by the Pilot Sport 5.

As mentioned, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport could only place sixth due to an average wet performance, not something we're used to from the Potenza Sport, finishing behind a Maxxis tyre. This, like the Continentals result, is possibly due to the cool test conditions, and something to keep in mind for tyre purchase decisions as wet driving is usually at cooler temperatures.

Dry

On a dry road, the differences in emergency braking from 100 km/h are within 3meters. Only the Star Performer UHP-3 goes one step further, but remains within the acceptable range.

AutoBild reported that the new SportContact 7 from Continental is in its element on dry roads, with precise steering and outstanding grip, it clearly sets itself apart from its pursuers Bridgestone and Goodyear.

Wet

Hankook lead again in wet braking, with outstanding stopping performance 1.6 meters better than second placed Goodyear. The Star Performer needed an extra 21 meters to stop the car.

In the wet Vredestein, Hankook and Goodyear are fighting for the top spot, all having the highest levels of grip. Bridgestone and Continental are missing a little something, and the BMW 5 Series is a drift machine on the budget tyres.

As always, Michelin performed extremely well in the aquaplaning tests

Environment

The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was the quietest tyre on test.

The new Asymmetric 6 also had the lowest rolling resistance on test.

The most expensive tyres in the test were also the best.

Results

1^st

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

245/40 R19 98Y

• EU Label: C/A/70
• 3PMSF: no
• Weight: 10.24 kgs

Excellent tyres with balance performance at the highest level, short braking distances, precise handling behavior, low rolling resistance, good aquaplaning reserves.

High price.

Dry

98.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	2nd	33.9 M	33.6 M	+0.3 M	99.12%
Dry Handling	3rd	117.8 Km/H	119.4 Km/H	-1.6 Km/H	98.66%

Wet

95.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	2nd	52 M	49.4 M	+2.6 M	95%
Wet Handling	1st	75.1 Km/H			100%
Wet Circle	1st	11.34 s			100%
Straight Aqua	10th	91.3 Km/H	94.7 Km/H	-3.4 Km/H	96.41%
Curved Aquaplaning	9th	2.59 m/sec2	2.96 m/sec2	-0.37 m/sec2	87.5%

Comfort

100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	1st	70.6 dB			100%

Value

73.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	9th	745	355	+390	47.65%
Rolling Resistance	1st	7.86 kg / t			100%

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2^nd

Continental SportContact 7

245/40 R19 98Y

• EU Label: C/A/70
• 3PMSF: no
• Weight: 10.60 kgs

New sports tyres with the best handling properties in the dry, good aquaplaning reserves, short braking distances, safe driving behavior in the wet.

Average ride comfort.

Dry

100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	1st	33.6 M			100%
Dry Handling	1st	119.4 Km/H			100%

Wet

96.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	3rd	52.8 M	49.4 M	+3.4 M	93.56%
Wet Handling	5th	72.9 Km/H	75.1 Km/H	-2.2 Km/H	97.07%
Wet Circle	3rd	11.36 s	11.34 s	+0.02 s	99.82%
Straight Aqua	4th	93 Km/H	94.7 Km/H	-1.7 Km/H	98.2%
Curved Aquaplaning	5th	2.74 m/sec2	2.96 m/sec2	-0.22 m/sec2	92.57%

Comfort

98.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	4th	71.6 dB	70.6 dB	+1 dB	98.6%

Value

70.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	8th	725	355	+370	48.97%
Rolling Resistance	3rd	8.48 kg / t	7.86 kg / t	+0.62 kg / t	92.69%

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2^nd

Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3

245/40 R19 98Y

• EU Label: C/A/72
• 3PMSF: no
• Weight: 12 kgs

Sport profile with outstanding driving characteristics in the wet, safe dry handling, short we and dry braking distances.

Average ride comfort.

Dry

98.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	3rd	34 M	33.6 M	+0.4 M	98.82%
Dry Handling	7th	116.5 Km/H	119.4 Km/H	-2.9 Km/H	97.57%

Wet

95.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	1st	49.4 M			100%
Wet Handling	3rd	74.9 Km/H	75.1 Km/H	-0.2 Km/H	99.73%
Wet Circle	7th	11.71 s	11.34 s	+0.37 s	96.84%
Straight Aqua	9th	91.4 Km/H	94.7 Km/H	-3.3 Km/H	96.52%
Curved Aquaplaning	10th	2.5 m/sec2	2.96 m/sec2	-0.46 m/sec2	84.46%

Comfort

99.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	2nd	70.7 dB	70.6 dB	+0.1 dB	99.86%

Value

75.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	6th	600	355	+245	59.17%
Rolling Resistance	4th	8.59 kg / t	7.86 kg / t	+0.73 kg / t	91.5%

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4^th

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

245/40 R19 98Y

• EU Label: C/A/71
• 3PMSF: no
• Weight: 11.34 kgs

Sports tyres with balanced performance potential, dynamic dry handling, optimal aquaplaning reserves, precise steering behavior, low rolling resistance.

High price.

Dry

97.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	4th	34.9 M	33.6 M	+1.3 M	96.28%
Dry Handling	4th	117.6 Km/H	119.4 Km/H	-1.8 Km/H	98.49%

Wet

97.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	4th	53.1 M	49.4 M	+3.7 M	93.03%
Wet Handling	6th	72.6 Km/H	75.1 Km/H	-2.5 Km/H	96.67%
Wet Circle	5th	11.63 s	11.34 s	+0.29 s	97.51%
Straight Aqua	1st	94.7 Km/H			100%
Curved Aquaplaning	1st	2.96 m/sec2			100%

Comfort

98.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	5th	71.7 dB	70.6 dB	+1.1 dB	98.47%

Value

69.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	10th	800	355	+445	44.38%
Rolling Resistance	2nd	8.29 kg / t	7.86 kg / t	+0.43 kg / t	94.81%

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5^th

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

245/40 R19 98Y

• EU Label: D/A/72
• 3PMSF: no
• Weight: 11.67 kgs

Balance performance in the dry and wet, good aquaplaning properties, fair price.

Delayed steering response in the dry.

Dry

96.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	5th	35.4 M	33.6 M	+1.8 M	94.92%
Dry Handling	6th	116.6 Km/H	119.4 Km/H	-2.8 Km/H	97.65%

Wet

94.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	6th	55.5 M	49.4 M	+6.1 M	89.01%
Wet Handling	8th	72.2 Km/H	75.1 Km/H	-2.9 Km/H	96.14%
Wet Circle	4th	11.58 s	11.34 s	+0.24 s	97.93%
Straight Aqua	7th	92.3 Km/H	94.7 Km/H	-2.4 Km/H	97.47%
Curved Aquaplaning	7th	2.68 m/sec2	2.96 m/sec2	-0.28 m/sec2	90.54%

Comfort

98.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	5th	71.7 dB	70.6 dB	+1.1 dB	98.47%

Value

82.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	2nd	475	355	+120	74.74%
Rolling Resistance	5th	8.64 kg / t	7.86 kg / t	+0.78 kg / t	90.97%

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6^th

Bridgestone Potenza Sport

245/40 R19 98Y

• EU Label: D/A/72
• 3PMSF: no
• Weight: 11.13 kgs

Convincing sports tyres with good security reserves, dynamic handling, direct steering.

SLightly longer wet braking distances.

Dry

96.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	7th	35.6 M	33.6 M	+2 M	94.38%
Dry Handling	2nd	118.2 Km/H	119.4 Km/H	-1.2 Km/H	98.99%

Wet

95.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	7th	56.2 M	49.4 M	+6.8 M	87.9%
Wet Handling	4th	73.3 Km/H	75.1 Km/H	-1.8 Km/H	97.6%
Wet Circle	2nd	11.35 s	11.34 s	+0.01 s	99.91%
Straight Aqua	5th	92.6 Km/H	94.7 Km/H	-2.1 Km/H	97.78%
Curved Aquaplaning	6th	2.73 m/sec2	2.96 m/sec2	-0.23 m/sec2	92.23%

Comfort

95.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	10th	73.6 dB	70.6 dB	+3 dB	95.92%

Value

68.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	7th	710	355	+355	50%
Rolling Resistance	8th	9.04 kg / t	7.86 kg / t	+1.18 kg / t	86.95%

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7^th

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+

245/40 R19 98Y

• EU Label: D/B/70
• 3PMSF: no
• Weight: 13.17 kgs

Balanced sports tyres with dynamic handling in the wet, good aquaplaning reserves, good comfort, fair price.

Longer wet braking distances.

Dry

95.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	8th	36.3 M	33.6 M	+2.7 M	92.56%
Dry Handling	5th	117.5 Km/H	119.4 Km/H	-1.9 Km/H	98.41%

Wet

94.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	8th	56.4 M	49.4 M	+7 M	87.59%
Wet Handling	1st	75.1 Km/H			100%
Wet Circle	6th	11.66 s	11.34 s	+0.32 s	97.26%
Straight Aqua	6th	92.4 Km/H	94.7 Km/H	-2.3 Km/H	97.57%
Curved Aquaplaning	8th	2.63 m/sec2	2.96 m/sec2	-0.33 m/sec2	88.85%

Comfort

98.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	7th	72 dB	70.6 dB	+1.4 dB	98.06%

Value

73%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	4th	560	355	+205	63.39%
Rolling Resistance	10th	9.51 kg / t	7.86 kg / t	+1.65 kg / t	82.65%

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8^th

Nexen N Fera Sport SU2

245/40 R19 98Y

• EU Label: C/A/69
• 3PMSF: no
• Weight: 12.12 kgs

Good aquaplaning reserves and short dry braking distances, low noise.

Oversteer balance in the dry.

Dry

95.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	6th	35.5 M	33.6 M	+1.9 M	94.65%
Dry Handling	10th	115.2 Km/H	119.4 Km/H	-4.2 Km/H	96.48%

Wet

95.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	5th	53.4 M	49.4 M	+4 M	92.51%
Wet Handling	7th	72.3 Km/H	75.1 Km/H	-2.8 Km/H	96.27%
Wet Circle	8th	11.91 s	11.34 s	+0.57 s	95.21%
Straight Aqua	2nd	93.8 Km/H	94.7 Km/H	-0.9 Km/H	99.05%
Curved Aquaplaning	3rd	2.77 m/sec2	2.96 m/sec2	-0.19 m/sec2	93.58%

Comfort

99.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	3rd	70.8 dB	70.6 dB	+0.2 dB	99.72%

Value

75.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	3rd	550	355	+195	64.55%
Rolling Resistance	7th	9.01 kg / t	7.86 kg / t	+1.15 kg / t	87.24%

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9^th

Falken Azenis FK510

245/40 R19 98Y

• EU Label: D/A/69
• 3PMSF: no
• Weight: 12.05 kgs

Moderately dynamic summer tyre with good aquaplaning reserves, good comfort.

Weak grip and long braking in the wet, oversteer balance.

Dry

94.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	9th	36.6 M	33.6 M	+3 M	91.8%
Dry Handling	8th	116.2 Km/H	119.4 Km/H	-3.2 Km/H	97.32%

Wet

94.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	9th	56.6 M	49.4 M	+7.2 M	87.28%
Wet Handling	9th	70.8 Km/H	75.1 Km/H	-4.3 Km/H	94.27%
Wet Circle	9th	12.01 s	11.34 s	+0.67 s	94.42%
Straight Aqua	3rd	93.2 Km/H	94.7 Km/H	-1.5 Km/H	98.42%
Curved Aquaplaning	2nd	2.95 m/sec2	2.96 m/sec2	-0.01 m/sec2	99.66%

Comfort

96.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	9th	72.9 dB	70.6 dB	+2.3 dB	96.84%

Value

72.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	5th	585	355	+230	60.68%
Rolling Resistance	9th	9.28 kg / t	7.86 kg / t	+1.42 kg / t	84.7%

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10^th

Star Performer UHP 3

245/40 R19 98Y

• EU Label: C/C/72
• 3PMSF: no
• Weight: 11.3 kgs

Good aquaplaning reserves, low price, low rolling resistance.

Dangerously long wet braking distances, very low grip in wet handling, slow steering with spongy driving behavior.

Dry

91.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	10th	38.7 M	33.6 M	+5.1 M	86.82%
Dry Handling	9th	115.6 Km/H	119.4 Km/H	-3.8 Km/H	96.82%

Wet

87.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	10th	70.5 M	49.4 M	+21.1 M	70.07%
Wet Handling	10th	64.6 Km/H	75.1 Km/H	-10.5 Km/H	86.02%
Wet Circle	10th	12.37 s	11.34 s	+1.03 s	91.67%
Straight Aqua	8th	92.2 Km/H	94.7 Km/H	-2.5 Km/H	97.36%
Curved Aquaplaning	4th	2.75 m/sec2	2.96 m/sec2	-0.21 m/sec2	92.91%

Comfort

97%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	8th	72.8 dB	70.6 dB	+2.2 dB	96.98%

Value

95.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	1st	355			100%
Rolling Resistance	6th	8.69 kg / t	7.86 kg / t	+0.83 kg / t	90.45%

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