The 2025 ADAC summer tyre test has been published, and it follows this years trend of testing in the sporty 225/40 R18 tyre size!
As always with ADAC they sadly don't give us all the data for the test, but they do give us some interesting insights, including wear, and they do a great job summarising each tyres performance overall.
So, what are the surprises from this years test? There's nothing significantly unusual, but as is usually the case with tyre testing, some of the result do not line up with expectations.
Most notably was the wear test for the Bridgestone Potenza Sport. The Potenza Sport is traditionally one of the higher wearing tyres, but in this test it had the fourth best mileage overall which is a dramatic improvement from its usual result!
Also on the subject of wear, the Doublecoin budget tyre put in an incredible result, 25% ahead of the next best (Michelin) however the testers could still not recommend the tyre, mostly due to the incredibly bad wet grip. In fact, braking down from 130 km/h in the wet, where you'd be stopped on the Continental you'd still be doing 79.1 km/h on the Double Coin. That's a big accident.
It would be nice to have insight to the rest of the data, but below is what we have. Be sure to check out the summary of the tyres performance at the bottom of the page, or on the full article over on the ADAC website.
Wet
Wet braking was as you'd expect on both asphalt and concrete. Continental, Bridgestone, Michelin and Goodyear took the top four places in both tests, with the Doublecoin performing horribly. From now on, we will be ignoring the Double Coin in the results summary.
Wet Braking
Spread: 16.70 M (58.8%)|Avg: 31.72 M
Wet braking in meters (80 - 0 km/h) (Lower is better)
Continental SportContact 7
28.40 M
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
28.80 M
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
29.20 M
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
29.50 M
Kumho Ecsta PS71
30.20 M
Falken Azenis FK520
30.50 M
Firestone Firehawk Sport
30.90 M
Norauto Prevensys 4
30.90 M
Toyo Proxes Sport 2
31.00 M
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
31.00 M
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
31.00 M
Yokohama Advan Sport V107
31.20 M
Nokian Powerproof 1
31.50 M
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
31.50 M
Syron Premium Performance
32.30 M
Ceat SportDrive
33.30 M
Giti GitiSportS2
34.60 M
Double Coin DC 100
45.10 M
Wet Braking - Concrete
Spread: 21.00 M (61.4%)|Avg: 38.95 M
Wet braking on Concrete in meters (80 - 0 km/h) (Lower is better)
Continental SportContact 7
34.20 M
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
34.60 M
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
35.30 M
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
35.80 M
Kumho Ecsta PS71
36.00 M
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
37.50 M
Yokohama Advan Sport V107
37.70 M
Falken Azenis FK520
37.70 M
Toyo Proxes Sport 2
37.80 M
Firestone Firehawk Sport
38.00 M
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
38.10 M
Norauto Prevensys 4
38.40 M
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
38.50 M
Nokian Powerproof 1
39.00 M
Syron Premium Performance
40.90 M
Ceat SportDrive
42.00 M
Giti GitiSportS2
44.40 M
Double Coin DC 100
55.20 M
In the deeper water of the aquaplaning tests the Dunlop and Giti performing consistently across the straight and curved tests.
Straight Aqua
Spread: 14.40 Km/H (17.2%)|Avg: 78.19 Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H (Higher is better)
Kumho Ecsta PS71
83.70 Km/H
Giti GitiSportS2
82.60 Km/H
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
81.20 Km/H
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
79.90 Km/H
Continental SportContact 7
79.60 Km/H
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
79.40 Km/H
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
79.10 Km/H
Nokian Powerproof 1
79.10 Km/H
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
78.90 Km/H
Falken Azenis FK520
78.70 Km/H
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
78.30 Km/H
Toyo Proxes Sport 2
78.00 Km/H
Firestone Firehawk Sport
77.50 Km/H
Norauto Prevensys 4
77.10 Km/H
Ceat SportDrive
76.00 Km/H
Yokohama Advan Sport V107
75.90 Km/H
Syron Premium Performance
73.20 Km/H
Double Coin DC 100
69.30 Km/H
Curved Aquaplaning
Spread: 1.60 m/sec2 (45.7%)|Avg: 2.94 m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration (Higher is better)
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
3.50 m/sec2
Giti GitiSportS2
3.40 m/sec2
Nokian Powerproof 1
3.20 m/sec2
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
3.10 m/sec2
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
3.10 m/sec2
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
3.00 m/sec2
Norauto Prevensys 4
3.00 m/sec2
Toyo Proxes Sport 2
3.00 m/sec2
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
3.00 m/sec2
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
3.00 m/sec2
Kumho Ecsta PS71
3.00 m/sec2
Continental SportContact 7
2.90 m/sec2
Yokohama Advan Sport V107
2.90 m/sec2
Ceat SportDrive
2.90 m/sec2
Falken Azenis FK520
2.80 m/sec2
Firestone Firehawk Sport
2.80 m/sec2
Syron Premium Performance
2.50 m/sec2
Double Coin DC 100
1.90 m/sec2
Dry
The Yokohama Advan V107 narrowly beat the Bridgestone Potenza Sport for the best in dry braking, with an unusually large spread for dry.
Dry Braking
Spread: 4.70 M (13.5%)|Avg: 36.56 M
Dry braking in meters (100 - 0 km/h) (Lower is better)
Kumho Ecsta PS71
34.80 M
Yokohama Advan Sport V107
34.80 M
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
34.90 M
Continental SportContact 7
35.20 M
Toyo Proxes Sport 2
35.40 M
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
35.50 M
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
35.50 M
Falken Azenis FK520
35.80 M
Firestone Firehawk Sport
35.90 M
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
36.50 M
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
36.60 M
Ceat SportDrive
37.20 M
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
37.30 M
Syron Premium Performance
37.50 M
Nokian Powerproof 1
37.80 M
Norauto Prevensys 4
38.40 M
Giti GitiSportS2
39.40 M
Double Coin DC 100
39.50 M
Comfort
The external noise test had the Goodyear the best of the tyres that you'd consider buying, with the Michelin and Bridgestone noisier during the pass by noise test.
Noise
Spread: 2.70 dB (3.8%)|Avg: 72.28 dB
External noise in dB (Lower is better)
Double Coin DC 100
71.10 dB
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
71.20 dB
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
71.30 dB
Ceat SportDrive
71.50 dB
Falken Azenis FK520
71.70 dB
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
71.80 dB
Giti GitiSportS2
72.00 dB
Continental SportContact 7
72.30 dB
Firestone Firehawk Sport
72.30 dB
Norauto Prevensys 4
72.40 dB
Nokian Powerproof 1
72.40 dB
Syron Premium Performance
72.40 dB
Toyo Proxes Sport 2
72.40 dB
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
72.80 dB
Yokohama Advan Sport V107
72.90 dB
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
73.10 dB
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73.60 dB
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
73.80 dB
Value
The Michelin, Goodyear and Bridgestone performed well in the wear test, the test winning Continental finished midpack.
Wear
Spread: 40800.00 KM (54.8%)|Avg: 44322.22 KM
Predicted tread life in KM (Higher is better)
Double Coin DC 100
74400.00 KM
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
56400.00 KM
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
50800.00 KM
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
50500.00 KM
Falken Azenis FK520
46700.00 KM
Ceat SportDrive
45100.00 KM
Norauto Prevensys 4
44700.00 KM
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
43700.00 KM
Continental SportContact 7
43400.00 KM
Nokian Powerproof 1
42500.00 KM
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
41700.00 KM
Syron Premium Performance
41500.00 KM
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
40100.00 KM
Kumho Ecsta PS71
37300.00 KM
Toyo Proxes Sport 2
36600.00 KM
Firestone Firehawk Sport
34500.00 KM
Yokohama Advan Sport V107
34300.00 KM
Giti GitiSportS2
33600.00 KM
Naturally the low wearing, cheap to buy Double Coin was the best value tyre, but the best value of the usable tyres was the Falken and Bridgestone.
The Continental SportContact 7 tyre receives the highest overall rating in the test, excelling in both safety and environmental performance. It sets the benchmark for driving safety, offering exceptional feedback and control on dry roads, with very short braking distances. It also delivers top performance on wet roads, boasting the shortest wet braking distances and excellent handling, though its aquaplaning resistance in curves is only satisfactory. Furthermore, the tyre scores well in environmental impact, demonstrating good projected lifespan, low wear, and high efficiency.
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport earns a "good" overall rating, setting the standard for driving safety with a "very good" score. While it falls slightly short of a "good" rating in environmental performance due to above-average weight and fuel consumption, it excels in driving safety. It delivers exceptional feedback and precision on dry roads with high grip and short braking distances, earning a "very good" rating. It also shines on wet surfaces, achieving top marks for short braking distances and easy handling, making it one of the best tyres tested in wet conditions. However, its environmental impact is hindered by average efficiency, despite good scores for projected mileage and abrasion.
The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 achieves a "good" overall rating, earning "good" scores for both driving safety and environmental performance. On dry roads, while providing adequate feedback, it can be somewhat sensitive to temperature increases. However, it maintains stability during emergency maneuvers and achieves "very good" braking performance. Similar to other tyres tested, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 also achieves top marks in wet conditions, demonstrating excellent braking and handling, making it one of the best tyres in wet conditions. Its environmental impact is positive, thanks to its excellent projected mileage, low abrasion, and efficient performance.
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 earns a "good" overall rating, achieving "good" scores for both driving safety and environmental performance. It provides good feedback on dry roads with stable handling during maneuvers and excellent braking. It excels in wet conditions, achieving top marks with other tyres, exhibiting very good braking and handling performance, making it among the best in the test on wet surfaces. Its environmental impact is positive, with good projected mileage, low abrasion, and efficient fuel consumption, supported by its low weight.
The Vredestein Ultrac Pro achieves a "good" overall rating, with a "good" score in driving safety, although it doesn't replicate this in environmental performance. It offers good feedback and stable handling on dry roads, with excellent braking. It performs well in wet conditions, achieving "good" ratings for braking and handling, ensuring safe and precise control. However, its aquaplaning resistance is just adequate. Its environmental performance falls short of "good" due to only satisfactory projected mileage and higher weight, though it achieves a "good" score for abrasion and just manages a "good" rating for fuel consumption.
The Yokohama Advan Sport V107 earns a "good" overall rating, achieving a "good" score for driving safety due to its "very good" performance on dry roads and "good" performance on wet roads. It provides clear feedback, stable handling, and excellent braking on dry surfaces. It performs well in wet conditions, with good braking and handling, but its aquaplaning resistance is only adequate. However, its environmental performance is only satisfactory due to low projected mileage, average abrasion and high weight.
The Firestone Firehawk Sport achieves a "good" overall rating, with a "good" score for driving safety. It falls short of a "good" rating in environmental performance. It provides clear feedback, stable handling, and excellent braking on dry surfaces. It performs well in wet conditions, with good braking and handling. However, its aquaplaning resistance is only adequate. Its environmental performance is only satisfactory due to limited projected mileage and only average abrasion, despite achieving good ratings for efficiency.
The Falken Azenis FK520 achieves a "good" overall rating, earning "good" scores for both driving safety and environmental performance. While providing adequate feedback on dry roads, it can be sensitive to temperature increases, making precise steering slightly challenging. However, it maintains stability during maneuvers and achieves excellent braking. On wet roads, it earns an adequate "good" rating with good braking and aquaplaning resistance, although its handling and aquaplaning on curves are only satisfactory, exhibiting some understeer. Its environmental performance is "good," with good projected mileage and abrasion, and efficient fuel consumption, although its weight and sustainability are only average.
The Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 achieves a "good" overall rating, with a "good" score for driving safety. However, its environmental performance is only satisfactory. While providing adequate feedback on dry roads, it can be sensitive to temperature increases. However, it maintains stability during maneuvers, and its braking is considered good. On wet roads, it performs well in all areas, offering good braking and handling. Its aquaplaning resistance is also above average. However, its environmental performance is limited by below-average projected mileage and abrasion, although it excels in efficiency and is the lightest tyre in the test.
The Nexen N Fera Sport achieves a "good" overall rating, earning "good" scores for both driving safety and environmental performance. While providing adequate feedback on dry roads, it can be sensitive to temperature increases, making precise steering slightly challenging. However, it maintains stability during maneuvers and achieves excellent braking. On wet roads, it receives a "good" rating, with good braking, but it only achieves adequate aquaplaning resistance and handling, exhibiting some understeer. Its environmental performance is "good," with good projected mileage, abrasion, efficiency, low weight and fuel consumption.
The Toyo Proxes Sport 2 achieves a "good" overall rating, earning a "good" score for driving safety. However, its environmental performance is only satisfactory due to limited projected mileage. While providing adequate feedback on dry roads, it can be sensitive to temperature increases, making precise steering slightly challenging. However, it maintains stability during maneuvers and achieves excellent braking. On wet roads, it performs well with good braking and handling, but it narrowly misses a good rating for aquaplaning resistance. Its environmental performance is limited by only satisfactory projected mileage, abrasion, and weight, although it achieves a good rating for fuel consumption.
The Ceat SportDrive achieves a "satisfactory" overall rating. Its driving safety performance is "satisfactory," with a "good" rating on dry roads but falling short of "good" on wet roads. While providing adequate braking on dry surfaces, its feedback and handling are only satisfactory, exhibiting sensitivity to temperature increases and limited stability at the limit. On wet roads, it performs below average in braking and aquaplaning, with mediocre grip and handling. Its environmental performance is nearly "good," with good projected mileage, low abrasion, low weight and low fuel consumption.
The Kumho Ecsta PS71 achieves a "satisfactory" overall rating due to its "satisfactory" performance in driving safety, hindered by its performance on dry roads. It performs well on wet roads. Its environmental performance is also "satisfactory," contributing to the overall rating. On dry roads, it offers inadequate feedback, lacks precision, and is sensitive to temperature, resulting in unstable handling. However, it achieves excellent braking. On wet roads, it performs well, with near-excellent braking and excellent handling. Its aquaplaning resistance is good, but it narrowly misses a "good" rating for lateral aquaplaning. Its environmental performance is limited by a low projected mileage and average abrasion and efficiency.
The Nokian Tyres Powerproof 1 achieves a "satisfactory" overall rating, limited by its "satisfactory" performance in driving safety, despite a "good" environmental performance score. On dry roads, it provides inadequate feedback, lacks precision, and is sensitive to temperature, leading to unstable handling. However, it achieves good braking. On wet roads, it performs well across all criteria, earning "good" ratings for braking, aquaplaning resistance, and handling. Its environmental performance is "good," with good projected mileage, abrasion, and efficiency.
The Giti GitiSport S2 achieves a "satisfactory" overall rating due to its "satisfactory" performance in both driving safety and environmental performance. On dry roads, it offers adequate feedback but lacks precision, is sensitive to temperature, and exhibits unstable handling. Its braking is good. On wet roads, its braking is only satisfactory, below average compared to the test field. Its handling is nearly satisfactory, with low grip leading to understeer or oversteer and imprecise control. However, it performs well in aquaplaning. Its environmental performance is limited by below-average projected mileage and abrasion. It achieves a good score for fuel efficiency due to low fuel consumption, but the high weight results in an only satisfactory rating.
The Norauto Prevensys 4 achieves an "adequate" overall rating, primarily due to its weak performance in driving safety, particularly on dry roads. Despite a "good" rating on wet roads and a "good" score for environmental performance, its dry road shortcomings limit the overall result. On dry roads, it exhibits significant weaknesses, losing performance with increasing temperature, providing poor feedback, and responding slowly to steering inputs, leading to unstable handling and oversteer. Its braking distance is good. On wet roads, it achieves a "good" overall rating with slightly above-average braking and slightly below-average handling, allowing for safe and mostly precise control. It narrowly misses "good" ratings for aquaplaning resistance. Its environmental performance is "good," with good projected mileage, abrasion, and efficiency.
The Syron tyres Premium Performance achieves an "adequate" overall rating, primarily due to its weak performance in driving safety, especially on dry roads. It nearly achieved a "good" rating for environmental performance, but its overall performance is limited to "adequate." On dry roads, it exhibits significant weaknesses, losing performance with increasing temperature, providing poor feedback, and responding slowly to steering inputs, leading to unstable handling and oversteer. Its braking distance is good. On wet roads, it achieves a "satisfactory" overall rating, narrowly missing a "good" rating for braking. Its aquaplaning resistance is only satisfactory. Its handling performance is "adequate," struggling to combine longitudinal and lateral forces effectively, leading to understeer and oversteer. It nearly achieved a "good" rating for environmental performance, but also for projected mileage. Its abrasion is rated "good." It achieves a "very good" rating for fuel consumption and performs well in weight.
The Doublecoin DC100 receives a "deficient" overall rating due to its dangerously poor driving safety performance. While it achieves the best environmental performance score in the test, this cannot compensate for its hazardous handling. On dry roads, it exhibits significant weaknesses, losing performance with increasing temperature, providing poor feedback, and responding slowly to steering inputs, leading to unstable handling and oversteer. Its braking distance is rated as "good." On wet roads, the Doublecoin DC100 fails completely. Its braking performance is so poor that it receives a "deficient" rating. For instance, it requires approximately 45 meters to stop from 80 km/h on wet asphalt compared to about 28 meters for the best tyre, a difference of 17 meters. Handling is also "deficient" due to very low grip, early understeer/oversteer, and very long braking distances, resulting in highly imprecise steering. Aquaplaning resistance is rated as "adequate." Despite its poor performance in driving safety, the Doublecoin DC100 achieves the best environmental performance score in the test, mainly due to its very high projected mileage and very low abrasion. It also achieves the top score for efficiency, primarily due to its low fuel consumption. Its sustainability is rated as "adequate.".
