Top Tyre Review has put six Asian-market ultra-high performance tyres through a comprehensive test for 2024/25. The lineup includes five standard UHP tyres - Continental MaxContact MC7, Michelin Pilot Sport 5, Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, Toyo Proxes TR1, and the Chinese-made RoadX RXMotion U11. Adding an interesting comparison, Hankook's EV-focused iON evo was included to see how a dedicated electric vehicle tyre performs against traditional UHP options.

Testing was carried out using 235/45 R18 tyres mounted on an Audi SQ2. Given Asia's frequent heavy rainfall, wet performance made up 40% of the final score, followed by dry performance (30%), noise and comfort (25%), and rolling resistance (5%).

Dry

Dry Braking

Dry Braking
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Continental MaxContact MC7	34 m	Best
2Michelin Pilot Sport 5	35 m	+1.00 m
3Hankook iON Evo	35.2 m	+1.20 m
4Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	35.5 m	+1.50 m
5Toyo Proxes TR1	39.3 m	+5.30 m
6RoadX RXMOTION U11	39.9 m	+5.90 m

The difference between best and worst was 17.4% (5.9 m ≈ 1.3 Car Lengths).

Dry Handling

Dry Handling
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	53.64 s	Best
2Continental MaxContact MC7	53.79 s	+0.15 s
3Hankook iON Evo	53.84 s	+0.20 s
4Michelin Pilot Sport 5	54.7 s	+1.06 s
5RoadX RXMOTION U11	55.62 s	+1.98 s
6Toyo Proxes TR1	56.05 s	+2.41 s

The difference between best and worst was 4.5% (2.41 s).

Wet

Wet Braking

Wet Braking
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Continental MaxContact MC7	29.3 m	Best
2Hankook iON Evo	30.1 m	+0.80 m
3Michelin Pilot Sport 5	30.3 m	+1.00 m
4Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	31.5 m	+2.20 m
5Toyo Proxes TR1	35.6 m	+6.30 m
6RoadX RXMOTION U11	37.7 m	+8.40 m

The difference between best and worst was 28.7% (8.4 m ≈ 1.9 Car Lengths).

Wet Handling

Wet Handling
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Continental MaxContact MC7	80.05 s	Best
2Michelin Pilot Sport 5	80.93 s	+0.88 s
3Hankook iON Evo	81.81 s	+1.76 s
4Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	82.69 s	+2.64 s
5Toyo Proxes TR1	84.05 s	+4.00 s
6RoadX RXMOTION U11	89.26 s	+9.21 s

The difference between best and worst was 11.5% (9.21 s).

Wet Circle

Wet Circle
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Continental MaxContact MC7	0.95 m/s	Best
1Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	0.95 m/s	Best
3Hankook iON Evo	0.93 m/s	-0.02 m/s
4Michelin Pilot Sport 5	0.92 m/s	-0.03 m/s
5Toyo Proxes TR1	0.83 m/s	-0.12 m/s
6RoadX RXMOTION U11	0.78 m/s	-0.17 m/s

The difference between best and worst was 17.9% (0.17 m/s).

Straight Aqua

Straight Aqua
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Michelin Pilot Sport 5	78.1 km/h	Best
2Hankook iON Evo	78 km/h	-0.10 km/h
3Continental MaxContact MC7	77.9 km/h	-0.20 km/h
4Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	77.8 km/h	-0.30 km/h
5Toyo Proxes TR1	75.5 km/h	-2.60 km/h
6RoadX RXMOTION U11	73.6 km/h	-4.50 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 5.8% (4.5 Km/H).

Comfort

Subj. Comfort

Subj. Comfort
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Continental MaxContact MC7	7.1 Points	Best
2Hankook iON Evo	6.8 Points	-0.30 Points
3Toyo Proxes TR1	6.5 Points	-0.60 Points
3RoadX RXMOTION U11	6.5 Points	-0.60 Points
3Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	6.5 Points	-0.60 Points
3Michelin Pilot Sport 5	6.5 Points	-0.60 Points

The difference between best and worst was 8.5% (0.6 Points).

Noise

Noise
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Hankook iON Evo	68.6 dB	Best
2Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	68.8 dB	+0.20 dB
3Michelin Pilot Sport 5	69 dB	+0.40 dB
4Toyo Proxes TR1	69.2 dB	+0.60 dB
4Continental MaxContact MC7	69.2 dB	+0.60 dB
6RoadX RXMOTION U11	69.4 dB	+0.80 dB

All the tyres in the Noise test finished less than 3% apart.

Value

Rolling Resistance

Rolling Resistance
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best	Extra fuel / year
1Hankook iON Evo	7.65 kg/t	Best	£0
2Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	8.12 kg/t	+0.47 kg/t	£27
3Toyo Proxes TR1	8.17 kg/t	+0.52 kg/t	£30
4Continental MaxContact MC7	8.33 kg/t	+0.68 kg/t	£39
5Michelin Pilot Sport 5	8.54 kg/t	+0.89 kg/t	£51
6RoadX RXMOTION U11	8.56 kg/t	+0.91 kg/t	£52

The difference between best and worst was 11.9% (0.91 kg / t). Over 19,000 km a year at £1.45/L, the RoadX RXMOTION U11 uses about 36 L (£52) more fuel than the Hankook iON Evo.

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Annual Mileage

19,000 km

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Fuel Price

£1.45/L

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Estimates based on typical driving conditions. Rolling resistance accounts for approximately 20% of IC vehicle fuel consumption and 25% of EV energy consumption. Actual savings vary based on driving style, vehicle weight, road conditions, and tyre age. For comparative purposes only. Lifetime savings based on a 40,000km / 25,000 mile tread life.

Results

Continental MaxContact MC7 dominated the test, taking first place in most wet tests and dry braking. The tyre led wet braking at 29.3m and wet handling with an 80.05s lap time. It also topped the comfort ratings at 7.1 points. While its overall performance was hard to fault, it scored mid-pack for interior noise at 69.2 dB and aquaplaning resistance, suggesting small room for improvement in these areas.

Dry99.9%

Wet99.3%

Comfort99.6%

Rolling Resistance91.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

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 / 6	34 m	Best in this discipline
Dry HandlingLower is better	2^nd / 6	53.79 s	+0.15 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	1^st / 6	7.5 Points	Best in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better	1^st / 6	29.3 m	Best in this discipline
Wet HandlingLower is better	1^st / 6	80.05 s	Best in this discipline
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	1^st / 6	7.5 Points	Best in this discipline
Wet CircleHigher is better	1^st / 6	0.95 m/s	Best in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better	3^rd / 6	77.9 km/h	-0.20 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	3^rd / 6	3.1 m/sec2	-0.21 m/sec2
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	1^st / 6	7.1 Points	Best in this discipline
NoiseLower is better	4^th / 6	69.2 dB	+0.60 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	4^th / 6	8.33 kg/t	+0.68 kg/t

Hankook iON evo impressed as an EV-focused tyre, finishing second overall. It performed strongly in the wet, stopping at 30.1m and lapping in 81.81s. The tyre led both rolling resistance at 7.65 N/kN and interior noise at 68.6 dB - key metrics for EVs. However, its dry performance was less impressive, with mid-pack results in both braking and handling tests showing room for improvement.

Dry97.9%

Wet96.9%

Comfort97.9%

Rolling Resistance100%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

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 / 6	35.2 m	+1.20 m
Dry HandlingLower is better	3^rd / 6	53.84 s	+0.20 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	3^rd / 6	7.2 Points	-0.30 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 6	30.1 m	+0.80 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	3^rd / 6	81.81 s	+1.76 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	3^rd / 6	7 Points	-0.50 Points
Wet CircleHigher is better	3^rd / 6	0.926 m/s	-0.02 m/s
Straight AquaHigher is better	2^nd / 6	78 km/h	-0.10 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	4^th / 6	3.02 m/sec2	-0.29 m/sec2
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	2^nd / 6	6.8 Points	-0.30 Points
NoiseLower is better	1^st / 6	68.6 dB	Best in this discipline
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	1^st / 6	7.65 kg/t	Best in this discipline

Michelin Pilot Sport 5 secured third place with balanced performance. It excelled in aquaplaning tests, leading both longitudinal (78.1 km/h) and lateral (3.31 m/s²) measurements. The tyre also performed well in wet handling with an 80.93s lap time. However, its rolling resistance was high at 8.54 N/kN, and comfort scores were average at 6.5 points, falling short of premium expectations.

Dry97.5%

Wet98.1%

Comfort95.5%

Rolling Resistance89.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

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 / 6	35 m	+1.00 m
Dry HandlingLower is better	4^th / 6	54.7 s	+1.06 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	3^rd / 6	7.2 Points	-0.30 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 6	30.3 m	+1.00 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	2^nd / 6	80.93 s	+0.88 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	2^nd / 6	7.3 Points	-0.20 Points
Wet CircleHigher is better	4^th / 6	0.923 m/s	-0.03 m/s
Straight AquaHigher is better	1^st / 6	78.1 km/h	Best in this discipline
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	1^st / 6	3.31 m/sec2	Best in this discipline
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	3^rd / 6	6.5 Points	-0.60 Points
NoiseLower is better	3^rd / 6	69 dB	+0.40 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	5^th / 6	8.54 kg/t	+0.89 kg/t

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 showed its strength in dry conditions, leading both handling tests with a 53.64s lap time and 7.5 subjective score. It also performed well in wet cornering and lateral aquaplaning. The tyre's main weakness was wet performance, particularly in braking where it needed 31.5m to stop - over 2m longer than the test winner.

Dry98.1%

Wet96.5%

Comfort95.6%

Rolling Resistance94.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

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 / 6	35.5 m	+1.50 m
Dry HandlingLower is better	1^st / 6	53.64 s	Best in this discipline
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	1^st / 6	7.5 Points	Best in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better	4^th / 6	31.5 m	+2.20 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	4^th / 6	82.69 s	+2.64 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	4^th / 6	6.8 Points	-0.70 Points
Wet CircleHigher is better	2^nd / 6	0.947 m/s	0.00 m/s
Straight AquaHigher is better	4^th / 6	77.8 km/h	-0.30 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	2^nd / 6	3.21 m/sec2	-0.10 m/sec2
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	3^rd / 6	6.5 Points	-0.60 Points
NoiseLower is better	2^nd / 6	68.8 dB	+0.20 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	2^nd / 6	8.12 kg/t	+0.47 kg/t

Toyo Proxes TR1 struggled in most performance tests, though did show some positives in efficiency. While its rolling resistance was competitive at 8.17 N/kN, the tyre needed significant improvements across both wet and dry handling. Wet braking required 35.6m - over 6m longer than the leader, while both wet and dry handling lap times were among the slowest.

Dry91%

Wet89%

Comfort95.3%

Rolling Resistance93.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

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	5^th / 6	39.3 m	+5.30 m
Dry HandlingLower is better	6^th / 6	56.05 s	+2.41 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	6^th / 6	6.8 Points	-0.70 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	5^th / 6	35.6 m	+6.30 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	5^th / 6	84.05 s	+4.00 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	5^th / 6	6.5 Points	-1.00 Points
Wet CircleHigher is better	5^th / 6	0.83 m/s	-0.12 m/s
Straight AquaHigher is better	5^th / 6	75.5 km/h	-2.60 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	5^th / 6	2.89 m/sec2	-0.42 m/sec2
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	3^rd / 6	6.5 Points	-0.60 Points
NoiseLower is better	4^th / 6	69.2 dB	+0.60 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	3^rd / 6	8.17 kg/t	+0.52 kg/t

RoadX RXMotion U11 finished last, with notable weaknesses in wet performance. The tyre needed 37.7m to stop in wet conditions and posted the slowest wet handling lap at 89.26s. Its only real strength was dry handling, where it performed better than expected for a budget option. The tyre's low price point reflects its position as an economy option with significant performance compromises.

Dry91.1%

Wet82.5%

Comfort95.2%

Rolling Resistance89.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

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 / 6	39.9 m	+5.90 m
Dry HandlingLower is better	5^th / 6	55.62 s	+1.98 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	5^th / 6	7.1 Points	-0.40 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	6^th / 6	37.7 m	+8.40 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	6^th / 6	89.26 s	+9.21 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	6^th / 6	4.8 Points	-2.70 Points
Wet CircleHigher is better	6^th / 6	0.779 m/s	-0.17 m/s
Straight AquaHigher is better	6^th / 6	73.6 km/h	-4.50 km/h
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	6^th / 6	2.58 m/sec2	-0.73 m/sec2
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	3^rd / 6	6.5 Points	-0.60 Points
NoiseLower is better	6^th / 6	69.4 dB	+0.80 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	6^th / 6	8.56 kg/t	+0.91 kg/t

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Continental MaxContact MC7

Hankook iON Evo

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Toyo Proxes TR1

RoadX RXMOTION U11

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Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Toyo Proxes TR1

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