AutoView's 2025 ultra-high-performance all-season tyre comparison brings together five UHP all-season tyres in 245/40R19, fitted to a BMW 520i. The test group is Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4, Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus, Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z AS (H129), Yokohama Advan Sport AS, and Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3.
Test Publication:
245/40R19
5 tyres
3 categories
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Test Publication:
A Korean automotive publication that does tyre tests
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Test Size:
245/40R19
Tyres Tested:
5 tyres
The Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 took the overall win with no single category victory but consistent top-three finishes across every test. The Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 finished a close second on the strength of its braking, recording the shortest stopping distances in both dry and wet conditions. The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus placed third with the highest cornering speed and the lightest construction.
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z AS (H129) and Yokohama Advan Sport AS round out the field, with the Yokohama trailing on the safety-relevant tests by clear margins.
Dry
The Michelin and Continental separated themselves from the rest in dry braking, stopping inside 36.2 m from 100 km/h. The Pirelli and Hankook were within 0.2 m of each other a metre and a half further on, and the Yokohama was a further 1.4 m back.
- Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
- Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06
- Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3
- Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z AS (H129)
- Yokohama Advan Sport AS
Steady-state cornering grip was the Continental's win, holding 75.7 km/h on the skidpad. The Michelin, Pirelli and Hankook were grouped within 0.5 km/h of each other; the Yokohama gave up grip more than two km/h earlier.
- Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06
- Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
- Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3
- Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z AS (H129)
- Yokohama Advan Sport AS
In the emergency lane change with stability control enabled the Michelin and Pirelli tied at 104 km/h, with the Hankook close behind at 102 km/h. The Continental fell back to 100 km/h, and the Yokohama only managed 98 km/h.
- Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
- Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3
- Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z AS (H129)
- Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06
- Yokohama Advan Sport AS
Wet
The Michelin posted the shortest wet braking distance of the test at 24.86 m from 80 km/h - clear of the Pirelli by 1.89 m and the Continental by 2.15 m. The Hankook and Yokohama trailed by more than four metres, a meaningful disadvantage in the wet.
- Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
- Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3
- Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06
- Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z AS (H129)
- Yokohama Advan Sport AS
Comfort
Measured noise was tightly grouped within 1.1 dB. The Yokohama and Pirelli tied for the lowest reading at 62.6 dBA, with the Hankook and Continental within half a decibel. The Michelin was the loudest at 63.7 dBA.
- Yokohama Advan Sport AS
- Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3
- Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z AS (H129)
- Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06
- Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
Subjective noise scoring puts the Pirelli ahead, with the Michelin and Yokohama close behind. The Continental and Hankook tied for the lowest subjective score even though the Hankook measured quieter than the Continental - the character of the sound matters as much as the level.
- Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3
- Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
- Yokohama Advan Sport AS
- Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06
- Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z AS (H129)
Subjective ride comfort follows the same broad order as the other subjective tests: Michelin top, Continental and Pirelli close behind, with the Hankook and Yokohama trailing. The Yokohama in particular picks up too much chassis motion across rough surfaces.
- Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
- Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06
- Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3
- Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z AS (H129)
- Yokohama Advan Sport AS
Results
The Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 wins on consistency; the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 is the choice for outright braking; the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus offers the highest cornering speed at the lightest weight. The Hankook and Yokohama lag on the safety-relevant tests in this fitment.
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The Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 took the overall win on consistent top-three finishes across every category. It tied for the lowest measured noise, posted the top subjective noise score, recorded the longest coasting distance, and tied for the fastest lane-change speed.
The Pirelli did not lead any single test outright — each individual category was won by another tyre. Weight is mid-pack.
The Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 is AutoView's overall winner with 104 points. It finishes in the top three across every category, picking up the win on consistency rather than a standout result in any one area. The strongest pick for drivers who want UHP-grade all-season performance without compromising any single attribute.
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Dry Braking |
3rd |
37.85 M |
35.63 M |
+2.22 M |
94.13% |
| Dry Handling |
3rd |
75.1 Km/H |
75.71 Km/H |
-0.61 Km/H |
99.19% |
|
1st |
104 km/h |
|
|
100% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Wet Braking |
2nd |
26.75 M |
24.86 M |
+1.89 M |
92.93% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Subj. Comfort |
3rd |
6.8 Points |
7 Points |
-0.2 Points |
97.14% |
| Subj. Noise |
1st |
7 Points |
|
|
100% |
| Noise |
1st |
62.6 dB |
|
|
100% |
The Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 recorded the shortest dry and wet braking distances of the test by clear margins. Wet braking was 1.89 m shorter than the second-placed Pirelli. It also tied for the highest lane-change speed and took top points for subjective ride comfort.
The Michelin recorded the highest measured noise of the test at 63.7 dBA and the shortest coasting distance, which points to higher rolling resistance than the rest of the field.
The Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 finished second with 102.5 points. Braking is the standout — both dry and wet stopping distances are the best in the group — but measured noise and coasting performance held it back from the overall win. The pick for drivers who prioritise emergency-stop safety.
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Dry Braking |
1st |
35.63 M |
|
|
100% |
| Dry Handling |
2nd |
75.47 Km/H |
75.71 Km/H |
-0.24 Km/H |
99.68% |
|
1st |
104 km/h |
|
|
100% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Wet Braking |
1st |
24.86 M |
|
|
100% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Subj. Comfort |
1st |
7 Points |
|
|
100% |
| Subj. Noise |
2nd |
6.9 Points |
7 Points |
-0.1 Points |
98.57% |
| Noise |
5th |
63.7 dB |
62.6 dB |
+1.1 dB |
98.27% |
The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus posted the highest steady-state cornering speed of the test at 75.71 km/h and was the lightest tyre at 11.85 kg. Dry braking was within half a metre of the Michelin.
The Continental had the worst weight deviation of the test (145 g vs the test best of 40 g) and finished only fourth in the lane change at 100 km/h. Subjective noise was the equal lowest score.
The Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus finished third with 98.5 points. Cornering and dry braking are top-tier; build consistency and the lane-change result are the weak points. A solid choice for drivers who want a lighter UHP all-season tyre with strong steady-state grip.
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Dry Braking |
2nd |
36.17 M |
35.63 M |
+0.54 M |
98.51% |
| Dry Handling |
1st |
75.71 Km/H |
|
|
100% |
|
4th |
100 km/h |
104 km/h |
-4 km/h |
96.15% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Wet Braking |
3rd |
27.01 M |
24.86 M |
+2.15 M |
92.04% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Subj. Comfort |
2nd |
6.9 Points |
7 Points |
-0.1 Points |
98.57% |
| Subj. Noise |
4th |
6.7 Points |
7 Points |
-0.3 Points |
95.71% |
| Noise |
4th |
63.1 dB |
62.6 dB |
+0.5 dB |
99.21% |
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z AS (H129) recorded the second-longest coasting distance and tied for second in the lane change at 102 km/h with stable behaviour through the manoeuvre.
Wet braking trailed the leaders by more than four metres, subjective ride comfort was second-worst, and subjective noise was the equal lowest score despite the measured reading being mid-pack.
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z AS (H129) finished fourth with 91 points. Rolling resistance and high-speed lane stability are competitive but the tyre falls well behind the European group on wet braking and subjective measures.
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Dry Braking |
4th |
38.05 M |
35.63 M |
+2.42 M |
93.64% |
| Dry Handling |
4th |
74.98 Km/H |
75.71 Km/H |
-0.73 Km/H |
99.04% |
|
3rd |
102 km/h |
104 km/h |
-2 km/h |
98.08% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Wet Braking |
4th |
29.04 M |
24.86 M |
+4.18 M |
85.61% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Subj. Comfort |
4th |
6.6 Points |
7 Points |
-0.4 Points |
94.29% |
| Subj. Noise |
4th |
6.7 Points |
7 Points |
-0.3 Points |
95.71% |
| Noise |
3rd |
63 dB |
62.6 dB |
+0.4 dB |
99.37% |
The Yokohama Advan Sport AS tied for the lowest measured noise (62.6 dBA), had the deepest tread (8.69 mm) and the best weight consistency (40 g deviation).
The Yokohama finished last in dry braking, cornering, wet braking, subjective ride comfort and the lane change. The gap to fourth place is sizeable in every safety-relevant test.
The Yokohama Advan Sport AS finished fifth with 84.5 points. Manufacturing consistency, tread depth and quietness are real strengths but the all-round performance is some way behind the four newer tyres in the comparison.
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Dry Braking |
5th |
39.43 M |
35.63 M |
+3.8 M |
90.36% |
| Dry Handling |
5th |
72.56 Km/H |
75.71 Km/H |
-3.15 Km/H |
95.84% |
|
5th |
98 km/h |
104 km/h |
-6 km/h |
94.23% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Wet Braking |
5th |
29.16 M |
24.86 M |
+4.3 M |
85.25% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Subj. Comfort |
5th |
6.3 Points |
7 Points |
-0.7 Points |
90% |
| Subj. Noise |
3rd |
6.8 Points |
7 Points |
-0.2 Points |
97.14% |
| Noise |
1st |
62.6 dB |
|
|
100% |
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