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2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test
Compare each discipline in the tested size. See the measured result, position and gap to the best tyre, then read the verdict for the trade-offs behind the finishing order.
- Tested size
- 245/45 R19
- Tyres tested
- 20
- Disciplines
- 15
Read the measurements, not just the rank
Lower is better for braking distances and lap times; higher is better for subjective scores and aquaplaning speed. Bars start at zero. Read the gap alongside the position: adjacent tyres can be separated by very different margins.
Positions and gaps always refer to the full test field within each group. Selecting tyres does not recalculate rankings or change the best-in-test benchmark.
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Positions and gaps always refer to the full test field within each group. Selecting tyres does not recalculate rankings or change the best-in-test benchmark.
Dry
3Dry Braking
Dry braking in meters (100 - 0 km/h)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32.8 m | Best | 0 km/h | |
| 33.9 m | +1.10 m | 23 km/h | |
| 33.9 m | +1.10 m | 23 km/h | |
| 34.1 m | +1.30 m | 25 km/h | |
| 34.2 m | +1.40 m | 26 km/h | |
| 34.3 m | +1.50 m | 27 km/h | |
| 34.3 m | +1.50 m | 27 km/h | |
| 34.3 m | +1.50 m | 27 km/h | |
| 34.4 m | +1.60 m | 28 km/h | |
| 34.4 m | +1.60 m | 28 km/h | |
| 34.4 m | +1.60 m | 28 km/h | |
| 34.5 m | +1.70 m | 29 km/h | |
| 34.5 m | +1.70 m | 29 km/h | |
| 34.6 m | +1.80 m | 30 km/h | |
| 34.9 m | +2.10 m | 32 km/h | |
| 35 m | +2.20 m | 33 km/h | |
| 35.1 m | +2.30 m | 33 km/h | |
| 35.2 m | +2.40 m | 34 km/h | |
| 35.3 m | +2.50 m | 35 km/h | |
| 35.3 m | +2.50 m | 35 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 7.6% (2.5 m ≈ 0.6 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 would still be travelling at 35 km/h when the Hankook Ventus Evo had stopped.
Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.
Dry Handling
Dry Handling Average Speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 101.5 km/h | Best | |
| 101.3 km/h | -0.20 km/h | |
| 101 km/h | -0.50 km/h | |
| 100.8 km/h | -0.70 km/h | |
| 100.7 km/h | -0.80 km/h | |
| 100.6 km/h | -0.90 km/h | |
| 100.5 km/h | -1.00 km/h | |
| 100.3 km/h | -1.20 km/h | |
| 100.1 km/h | -1.40 km/h | |
| 100 km/h | -1.50 km/h | |
| 100 km/h | -1.50 km/h | |
| 99.9 km/h | -1.60 km/h | |
| 99.8 km/h | -1.70 km/h | |
| 99.7 km/h | -1.80 km/h | |
| 99.5 km/h | -2.00 km/h | |
| 99.4 km/h | -2.10 km/h | |
| 99.3 km/h | -2.20 km/h | |
| 99 km/h | -2.50 km/h | |
| 98.9 km/h | -2.60 km/h | |
| 98.5 km/h | -3.00 km/h |
All the tyres in the Dry Handling test finished less than 3% apart.
Subj. Dry Handling
Subjective Dry Handling Score
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Points | Best | |
| 10 Points | Best | |
| 8.7 Points | -1.30 Points | |
| 8.7 Points | -1.30 Points | |
| 8.7 Points | -1.30 Points | |
| 8.7 Points | -1.30 Points | |
| 8 Points | -2.00 Points | |
| 8 Points | -2.00 Points | |
| 8 Points | -2.00 Points | |
| 8 Points | -2.00 Points | |
| 8 Points | -2.00 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -2.70 Points | |
| 6.7 Points | -3.30 Points | |
| 6.7 Points | -3.30 Points | |
| 6.7 Points | -3.30 Points | |
| 6.7 Points | -3.30 Points | |
| 6 Points | -4.00 Points | |
| 5.3 Points | -4.70 Points | |
| 5.3 Points | -4.70 Points | |
| 5.3 Points | -4.70 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 47% (4.7 Points).
Wet
6Wet Braking
Wet braking in meters (100 - 0 km/h)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39.3 m | Best | 0 km/h | |
| 42.1 m | +2.80 m | 34 km/h | |
| 42.3 m | +3.00 m | 35 km/h | |
| 42.4 m | +3.10 m | 35 km/h | |
| 42.5 m | +3.20 m | 36 km/h | |
| 42.7 m | +3.40 m | 37 km/h | |
| 42.9 m | +3.60 m | 38 km/h | |
| 43 m | +3.70 m | 38 km/h | |
| 43.3 m | +4.00 m | 40 km/h | |
| 43.4 m | +4.10 m | 40 km/h | |
| 43.6 m | +4.30 m | 41 km/h | |
| 44 m | +4.70 m | 42 km/h | |
| 44.1 m | +4.80 m | 43 km/h | |
| 44.9 m | +5.60 m | 46 km/h | |
| 45 m | +5.70 m | 46 km/h | |
| 45.5 m | +6.20 m | 48 km/h | |
| 46.1 m | +6.80 m | 50 km/h | |
| 46.7 m | +7.40 m | 52 km/h | |
| 47.1 m | +7.80 m | 53 km/h | |
| 47.9 m | +8.60 m | 55 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 21.9% (8.6 m ≈ 1.9 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 would still be travelling at 55 km/h when the Linglong Sport Master had stopped.
Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.
Wet Handling
Wet Handling Average Speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 83.6 km/h | Best | |
| 83.4 km/h | -0.20 km/h | |
| 82.7 km/h | -0.90 km/h | |
| 82.6 km/h | -1.00 km/h | |
| 82.6 km/h | -1.00 km/h | |
| 82.5 km/h | -1.10 km/h | |
| 82.4 km/h | -1.20 km/h | |
| 82.4 km/h | -1.20 km/h | |
| 82.3 km/h | -1.30 km/h | |
| 82.3 km/h | -1.30 km/h | |
| 82.2 km/h | -1.40 km/h | |
| 82.2 km/h | -1.40 km/h | |
| 82 km/h | -1.60 km/h | |
| 82 km/h | -1.60 km/h | |
| 81.8 km/h | -1.80 km/h | |
| 81.7 km/h | -1.90 km/h | |
| 81.3 km/h | -2.30 km/h | |
| 80.7 km/h | -2.90 km/h | |
| 80.6 km/h | -3.00 km/h | |
| 79.4 km/h | -4.20 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 5% (4.2 Km/H).
Subj. Wet Handling
Subjective Wet Handling Score
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 8.7 Points | Best | |
| 8.7 Points | Best | |
| 8.7 Points | Best | |
| 8 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 8 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 8 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 8 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 8 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 8 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 8 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -1.40 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -1.40 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -1.40 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -1.40 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -1.40 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -1.40 Points | |
| 6 Points | -2.70 Points | |
| 6 Points | -2.70 Points | |
| 5.3 Points | -3.40 Points | |
| 5.3 Points | -3.40 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 39.1% (3.4 Points).
Wet Circle
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 14.51 s | Best | |
| 14.6 s | +0.09 s | |
| 14.64 s | +0.13 s | |
| 14.68 s | +0.17 s | |
| 14.69 s | +0.18 s | |
| 14.7 s | +0.19 s | |
| 14.72 s | +0.21 s | |
| 14.73 s | +0.22 s | |
| 14.74 s | +0.23 s | |
| 14.74 s | +0.23 s | |
| 14.82 s | +0.31 s | |
| 14.82 s | +0.31 s | |
| 14.9 s | +0.39 s | |
| 14.95 s | +0.44 s | |
| 14.97 s | +0.46 s | |
| 15 s | +0.49 s | |
| 15.28 s | +0.77 s | |
| 15.29 s | +0.78 s | |
| 15.48 s | +0.97 s | |
| 15.51 s | +1.00 s |
The difference between best and worst was 6.9% (1 s).
Straight Aqua
Float Speed in Km/H
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 94.9 km/h | Best | |
| 94.7 km/h | -0.20 km/h | |
| 94.5 km/h | -0.40 km/h | |
| 93.2 km/h | -1.70 km/h | |
| 93 km/h | -1.90 km/h | |
| 92.9 km/h | -2.00 km/h | |
| 92.9 km/h | -2.00 km/h | |
| 92.8 km/h | -2.10 km/h | |
| 92.8 km/h | -2.10 km/h | |
| 92 km/h | -2.90 km/h | |
| 91.6 km/h | -3.30 km/h | |
| 91.5 km/h | -3.40 km/h | |
| 91.1 km/h | -3.80 km/h | |
| 91 km/h | -3.90 km/h | |
| 90.4 km/h | -4.50 km/h | |
| 90.4 km/h | -4.50 km/h | |
| 90.4 km/h | -4.50 km/h | |
| 89.7 km/h | -5.20 km/h | |
| 89.3 km/h | -5.60 km/h | |
| 89.2 km/h | -5.70 km/h |
The difference between best and worst was 6% (5.7 Km/H).
Curved Aquaplaning
Remaining lateral acceleration
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 3.97 m/sec2 | Best | |
| 3.85 m/sec2 | -0.12 m/sec2 | |
| 3.72 m/sec2 | -0.25 m/sec2 | |
| 3.6 m/sec2 | -0.37 m/sec2 | |
| 3.58 m/sec2 | -0.39 m/sec2 | |
| 3.54 m/sec2 | -0.43 m/sec2 | |
| 3.51 m/sec2 | -0.46 m/sec2 | |
| 3.48 m/sec2 | -0.49 m/sec2 | |
| 3.46 m/sec2 | -0.51 m/sec2 | |
| 3.46 m/sec2 | -0.51 m/sec2 | |
| 3.43 m/sec2 | -0.54 m/sec2 | |
| 3.4 m/sec2 | -0.57 m/sec2 | |
| 3.38 m/sec2 | -0.59 m/sec2 | |
| 3.38 m/sec2 | -0.59 m/sec2 | |
| 3.31 m/sec2 | -0.66 m/sec2 | |
| 3.3 m/sec2 | -0.67 m/sec2 | |
| 3.23 m/sec2 | -0.74 m/sec2 | |
| 3.18 m/sec2 | -0.79 m/sec2 | |
| 3.16 m/sec2 | -0.81 m/sec2 | |
| 3.1 m/sec2 | -0.87 m/sec2 |
The difference between best and worst was 21.9% (0.87 m/sec2).
Comfort
2Subj. Comfort
Subjective Comfort Score
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Points | Best | |
| 8 Points | Best | |
| 8 Points | Best | |
| 8 Points | Best | |
| 7.3 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 6.7 Points | -1.30 Points | |
| 6.7 Points | -1.30 Points | |
| 6.7 Points | -1.30 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 16.3% (1.3 Points).
Noise
External noise in dB
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 70.6 dB | Best | |
| 70.8 dB | +0.20 dB | |
| 71 dB | +0.40 dB | |
| 71.1 dB | +0.50 dB | |
| 71.3 dB | +0.70 dB | |
| 71.7 dB | +1.10 dB | |
| 71.8 dB | +1.20 dB | |
| 71.8 dB | +1.20 dB | |
| 71.8 dB | +1.20 dB | |
| 71.8 dB | +1.20 dB | |
| 72 dB | +1.40 dB | |
| 72.4 dB | +1.80 dB | |
| 72.4 dB | +1.80 dB | |
| 72.5 dB | +1.90 dB | |
| 72.7 dB | +2.10 dB | |
| 73.1 dB | +2.50 dB | |
| 73.8 dB | +3.20 dB | |
| 74.1 dB | +3.50 dB | |
| 74.3 dB | +3.70 dB | |
| 75.2 dB | +4.60 dB |
The difference between best and worst was 6.5% (4.6 dB).
Value
4Wear
Predicted tread life in KM
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 63,830 KM | Best | |
| 59,670 KM | -4,160 KM | |
| 56,350 KM | -7,480 KM | |
| 56,310 KM | -7,520 KM | |
| 52,080 KM | -11,750 KM | |
| 51,860 KM | -11,970 KM | |
| 50,350 KM | -13,480 KM | |
| 50,240 KM | -13,590 KM | |
| 50,080 KM | -13,750 KM | |
| 50,020 KM | -13,810 KM | |
| 49,440 KM | -14,390 KM | |
| 48,530 KM | -15,300 KM | |
| 48,230 KM | -15,600 KM | |
| 47,810 KM | -16,020 KM | |
| 45,630 KM | -18,200 KM | |
| 44,820 KM | -19,010 KM | |
| 42,100 KM | -21,730 KM | |
| 39,670 KM | -24,160 KM | |
| 38,420 KM | -25,410 KM | |
| 35,570 KM | -28,260 KM |
The difference between best and worst was 44.3% (28,260 KM).
Value
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best | cost per 1,000 km |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.01 Price/1000 | Best | €16.29 | |
| 11.12 Price/1000 | +0.11 Price/1000 | €20.58 | |
| 11.75 Price/1000 | +0.74 Price/1000 | €16.71 | |
| 12.13 Price/1000 | +1.12 Price/1000 | €19.02 | |
| 12.2 Price/1000 | +1.19 Price/1000 | €22.78 | |
| 12.22 Price/1000 | +1.21 Price/1000 | €19.89 | |
| 12.44 Price/1000 | +1.43 Price/1000 | €19.75 | |
| 12.54 Price/1000 | +1.53 Price/1000 | €13.93 | |
| 12.65 Price/1000 | +1.64 Price/1000 | €24.43 | |
| 12.86 Price/1000 | +1.85 Price/1000 | €18.33 | |
| 14.03 Price/1000 | +3.02 Price/1000 | €29.14 | |
| 14.12 Price/1000 | +3.11 Price/1000 | €21.46 | |
| 15.18 Price/1000 | +4.17 Price/1000 | €19.78 | |
| 15.2 Price/1000 | +4.19 Price/1000 | €20.74 | |
| 15.42 Price/1000 | +4.41 Price/1000 | €21.74 | |
| 15.69 Price/1000 | +4.68 Price/1000 | €21.16 | |
| 15.84 Price/1000 | +4.83 Price/1000 | €25.60 | |
| 16.39 Price/1000 | +5.38 Price/1000 | €25.93 | |
| 16.4 Price/1000 | +5.39 Price/1000 | €25.90 | |
| 17.39 Price/1000 | +6.38 Price/1000 | €23.22 |
The difference between best and worst was 57.9% (6.38 Price/1000). Over 40,000 km the cheapest tyre to own (Kleber Dynaxer HP5) works out €608 cheaper than the most expensive (Yokohama Advan Sport V107).
How this is calculated
Assumes a typical car using 8 l/100km (with rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €1.65 per litre and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2026 test; financing costs are excluded.
Rolling Resistance
Rolling resistance in kg t
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best | Extra fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.67 kg/t | Best | £0 | |
| 7.48 kg/t | +0.81 kg/t | £54 | |
| 7.56 kg/t | +0.89 kg/t | £59 | |
| 7.65 kg/t | +0.98 kg/t | £65 | |
| 7.69 kg/t | +1.02 kg/t | £67 | |
| 7.7 kg/t | +1.03 kg/t | £68 | |
| 7.71 kg/t | +1.04 kg/t | £69 | |
| 7.83 kg/t | +1.16 kg/t | £77 | |
| 7.97 kg/t | +1.30 kg/t | £86 | |
| 8.04 kg/t | +1.37 kg/t | £91 | |
| 8.08 kg/t | +1.41 kg/t | £93 | |
| 8.15 kg/t | +1.48 kg/t | £98 | |
| 8.33 kg/t | +1.66 kg/t | £110 | |
| 8.61 kg/t | +1.94 kg/t | £128 | |
| 8.7 kg/t | +2.03 kg/t | £134 | |
| 8.74 kg/t | +2.07 kg/t | £137 | |
| 8.74 kg/t | +2.07 kg/t | £137 | |
| 8.99 kg/t | +2.32 kg/t | £153 | |
| 9.15 kg/t | +2.48 kg/t | £164 | |
| 10.1 kg/t | +3.43 kg/t | £227 |
The difference between best and worst was 51.4% (3.43 kg / t). Over 19,000 km a year at £1.45/L, the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 uses about 156 L (£227) more fuel than the Kleber Dynaxer HP5.
Adjust the assumptions
Calculated estimates, not additional measurements. Use the controls to explore the assumptions. These calculators use the full test field, independently of your tyre selection above.
Abrasion
Total weight loss after wear test in grams
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tyre | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 1122 g | Best | |
| 1302 g | +180.00 g | |
| 1305 g | +183.00 g | |
| 1320 g | +198.00 g | |
| 1353 g | +231.00 g | |
| 1386 g | +264.00 g | |
| 1455 g | +333.00 g | |
| 1470 g | +348.00 g | |
| 1521 g | +399.00 g | |
| 1533 g | +411.00 g | |
| 1605 g | +483.00 g | |
| 1617 g | +495.00 g | |
| 1656 g | +534.00 g | |
| 1713 g | +591.00 g | |
| 1719 g | +597.00 g | |
| 1734 g | +612.00 g | |
| 1791 g | +669.00 g | |
| 1794 g | +672.00 g | |
| 1875 g | +753.00 g | |
| 2022 g | +900.00 g |
The difference between best and worst was 80.2% (900 g).
Test setup & methodology
The test setting, the conditions recorded and how the results contribute to the score.
Recorded test conditions
Recorded test conditions
- Dry Braking
- 100 → 0 km/h
- Wet Braking
- 100 → 0 km/h
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