P37 of 55
Beat 33% of the field
Sumitomo BC100 Test Results
Tested 2019 to 2024
2 publications
Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Sumitomo BC100 averages a finish of 22nd.
- 2Independent tests
- 0Test wins
- 0Podium finishes
- 22ndAverage finish
- 24%Field beaten on average
- 2Publications
2 tests, 2019 to 2024
Record by discipline
Where the Sumitomo BC100 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 2 | P22.5 of 31.5 | 23% | - |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 1 | P5 of 8 | 43% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 2 | P22 of 31.5 | 30% | - |
| Wet Handling | 1 | P6 of 8 | 29% | - |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 1 | P7 of 8 | 14% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 1 | P4 of 8 | 57% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Noise | 1 | P6 of 8 | 29% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Rolling Resistance | 1 | P6 of 8 | 29% | - |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 2 tests. Updated October 28, 2026.
The Sumitomo BC100 was below midfield in both independent tests, with braking the recurring weakness. In the 2024 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Market Overview it finished 37th of 55 overall, with dry and wet braking both 38th. The dry stopping distance was 10.7% longer than the best and the wet distance 28.7% longer. In the 2019 Moottori Mid Range Tyre Test it placed seventh of eight overall, with dry braking seventh, 4.3% behind the best, and wet braking sixth, 8.3% behind. That smaller field consisted of midrange tyres, so the result was weak against its intended price category rather than just premium rivals.
Moottori also criticised low wet grip and an oversteering balance, without naming a positive. Wet handling was sixth of eight on time and seventh for subjective feel, while subjective dry handling was fifth. Straight-line aquaplaning resistance was a relative high point at fourth, but still 7.4% behind the best, so it was not a standout strength. Noise and rolling resistance both ranked sixth of eight. The two tests agree more clearly on braking limitations than on any particular benefit, and the single handling assessment also gives reason for caution about wet-road confidence.
Performance Weaknesses
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Dry braking
Moderate
in 1 of 1 tests
Details
- 38th of 55, 10.7% longer than best, 2024 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Market Overview.
- 7th of 8, 4.3% longer than best, 2019 Moottori Mid Range Tyre Test.
Long braking in the dry and wet
- 2019 Mid Range Tyre Test (2019)
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Wet braking
Moderate
in 1 of 1 tests
Details
- 38th of 55, 28.7% longer than best, 2024 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Market Overview.
- 6th of 8, 8.3% longer than best, 2019 Moottori Mid Range Tyre Test.
Long braking in the dry and wet
- 2019 Mid Range Tyre Test (2019)
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Wet handling
Minor
Details
- 6th of 8 for time, 3.8% behind best; 7th for subjective handling, 2019 Moottori Mid Range Tyre Test.
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Behaviour at the limit
Minor
in 1 of 1 tests
Details
- Tester criticised oversteer balance, 2019 Moottori Mid Range Tyre Test.
oversteer balance
- 2019 Mid Range Tyre Test (2019)
Every test, newest first 2
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
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