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2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test

Jonathan Benson
Data analyzed and reviewed by Jonathan Benson
7 min read Updated
Contents
  1. Introduction
  2. Dry
  3. Wet
  4. Environment
  5. Results
  6. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
  7. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
  8. Continental Sport Contact 6
  9. Pirelli P Zero PZ4
  10. Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
  11. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
  12. Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
  13. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
  14. Maxxis Victra Sport 5
  15. Kleber Dynaxer UHP
  16. Toyo Proxes Sport A
  17. Nokian PowerProof
  18. Barum Bravuris 5HM
  19. Syron Premium Performance
  20. Berlin Tires Summer UHP 1

Test Publication:
235/35 R19 15 tyres 4 categories
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Images courtesy of Auto Bild Sportscars
Test Publication:
Auto Bild Sportscars
https://www.autobild.de/ratgeber/reifen/
Images courtesy of Auto Bild Sportscars
Test Size: 235/35 R19
Tyres Tested: 15 tyres
Test Categories:
4 categories (9 tests)
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In an unexpected release, Auto Bild have just published their second ultra high performance tyre test of 2021, this time testing the popular 235/35 R19 tyre size and again putting the new Bridgestone Potenza Sport up against the best from Continental and Michelin. Strangely, Auto Bild have included the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 instead of the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport which would have been a more natural selection for this group, but it's still a really interesting test.

As always, things are close at the top, with Michelin taking a narrow victory, just ahead of Bridgestone and Continental in joint second place.

Read on below for the gritty details, and testers notes on each tyre, and be sure to check out the full test on the Auto Bild website.

Dry

Dry braking was led by the often dominant Michelin Pilot Sport 4S, with the Continental SportContact 6 close behind. 

A rather large 5.5 meters separated the best and worst tyres on test.

Dry Braking

Spread: 5.50 M (16.4%)|Avg: 35.57 M
Dry braking in meters (100 - 0 km/h) (Lower is better)
Dry Braking: Safety Impact: Best vs Worst Tyre

While the new Bridgestone Potenza Sport could only manage fourth in dry braking, it was the fastest around the dry handling lap by a significant margin.

Dry Handling

Spread: 6.00 Km/H (5%)|Avg: 116.82 Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed (Higher is better)
  1. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
    119.70 Km/H
  2. Pirelli P Zero PZ4
    118.80 Km/H
  3. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
    118.40 Km/H
  4. Continental Sport Contact 6
    117.80 Km/H
  5. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
    117.60 Km/H
  6. Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
    117.20 Km/H
  7. Maxxis Victra Sport 5
    117.10 Km/H
  8. Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
    117.00 Km/H
  9. Toyo Proxes Sport A
    116.70 Km/H
  10. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
    116.50 Km/H
  11. Nokian PowerProof
    116.00 Km/H
  12. Syron Premium Performance
    115.80 Km/H
  13. Kleber Dynaxer UHP
    115.70 Km/H
  14. Barum Bravuris 5HM
    114.30 Km/H
  15. Berlin Tires Summer UHP 1
    113.70 Km/H

Wet

Wet braking was again led by the impressive Michelin, in a sequence of results extremely similar to the dry braking.

Auto Bild actually tested braking on a high and low grip surface, below is the results of the low grip, you can find the results of the high grip surface on the Auto Bild website. 

Wet Braking

Spread: 17.70 M (38.9%)|Avg: 52.73 M
Wet braking in meters (100 - 0 km/h) (Lower is better)
Wet Braking: Safety Impact: Best vs Worst Tyre

The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 was the fastest around the wet handling lap, with an impressive lead ahead of Michelin and Continental. 

Wet Handling

Spread: 12.90 Km/H (16.7%)|Avg: 71.80 Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed (Higher is better)
  1. Pirelli P Zero PZ4
    77.20 Km/H
  2. Continental Sport Contact 6
    74.20 Km/H
  3. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
    74.00 Km/H
  4. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
    73.90 Km/H
  5. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
    73.80 Km/H
  6. Toyo Proxes Sport A
    73.10 Km/H
  7. Maxxis Victra Sport 5
    72.90 Km/H
  8. Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
    72.70 Km/H
  9. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
    72.60 Km/H
  10. Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
    72.40 Km/H
  11. Nokian PowerProof
    70.90 Km/H
  12. Kleber Dynaxer UHP
    69.90 Km/H
  13. Barum Bravuris 5HM
    68.50 Km/H
  14. Berlin Tires Summer UHP 1
    66.60 Km/H
  15. Syron Premium Performance
    64.30 Km/H

The now aging Dunlop SportMaxx RT2 led the way in both aquaplaning tests.

Straight Aqua

Spread: 10.60 Km/H (14.1%)|Avg: 71.94 Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H (Higher is better)
  1. Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
    75.30 Km/H
  2. Continental Sport Contact 6
    74.70 Km/H
  3. Maxxis Victra Sport 5
    74.40 Km/H
  4. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
    74.10 Km/H
  5. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
    74.00 Km/H
  6. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
    73.60 Km/H
  7. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
    73.10 Km/H
  8. Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
    73.10 Km/H
  9. Toyo Proxes Sport A
    72.20 Km/H
  10. Pirelli P Zero PZ4
    71.60 Km/H
  11. Nokian PowerProof
    71.20 Km/H
  12. Kleber Dynaxer UHP
    69.90 Km/H
  13. Barum Bravuris 5HM
    69.50 Km/H
  14. Syron Premium Performance
    67.70 Km/H
  15. Berlin Tires Summer UHP 1
    64.70 Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Spread: 0.95 m/sec2 (34.1%)|Avg: 2.43 m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration (Higher is better)
  1. Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
    2.79 m/sec2
  2. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
    2.72 m/sec2
  3. Maxxis Victra Sport 5
    2.62 m/sec2
  4. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
    2.57 m/sec2
  5. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
    2.54 m/sec2
  6. Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
    2.52 m/sec2
  7. Toyo Proxes Sport A
    2.50 m/sec2
  8. Pirelli P Zero PZ4
    2.43 m/sec2
  9. Nokian PowerProof
    2.38 m/sec2
  10. Barum Bravuris 5HM
    2.38 m/sec2
  11. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
    2.34 m/sec2
  12. Continental Sport Contact 6
    2.33 m/sec2
  13. Syron Premium Performance
    2.27 m/sec2
  14. Kleber Dynaxer UHP
    2.15 m/sec2
  15. Berlin Tires Summer UHP 1
    1.84 m/sec2

Environment

The external noise test bumped the budget "Berlin Tyres" to the top of the group.

Noise

Spread: 2.90 dB (4.1%)|Avg: 72.47 dB
External noise in dB (Lower is better)
  1. Continental Sport Contact 6
    71.50 dB
  2. Berlin Tires Summer UHP 1
    71.50 dB
  3. Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
    71.70 dB
  4. Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
    71.80 dB
  5. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
    71.90 dB
  6. Kleber Dynaxer UHP
    71.90 dB
  7. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
    72.00 dB
  8. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
    72.30 dB
  9. Toyo Proxes Sport A
    72.30 dB
  10. Maxxis Victra Sport 5
    72.40 dB
  11. Pirelli P Zero PZ4
    72.50 dB
  12. Nokian PowerProof
    73.10 dB
  13. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
    73.70 dB
  14. Syron Premium Performance
    74.00 dB
  15. Barum Bravuris 5HM
    74.40 dB

The cheapest tyres in the group happened to have the lowest rolling resistance, which is a little unusual for such a test.

Rolling Resistance

Spread: 1.99 kg / t (25.2%)|Avg: 8.96 kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t (Lower is better)
  1. Syron Premium Performance
    7.91 kg / t
  2. Kleber Dynaxer UHP
    8.41 kg / t
  3. Berlin Tires Summer UHP 1
    8.42 kg / t
  4. Continental Sport Contact 6
    8.43 kg / t
  5. Barum Bravuris 5HM
    8.44 kg / t
  6. Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
    8.71 kg / t
  7. Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
    8.80 kg / t
  8. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
    8.87 kg / t
  9. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
    8.96 kg / t
  10. Nokian PowerProof
    9.26 kg / t
  11. Maxxis Victra Sport 5
    9.34 kg / t
  12. Toyo Proxes Sport A
    9.48 kg / t
  13. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
    9.57 kg / t
  14. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
    9.90 kg / t
  15. Pirelli P Zero PZ4
    9.90 kg / t
19,000 km
£1.45/L
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Annual Difference
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Lifetime Savings
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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.

As usual, the Michelin was the most expensive tyre on test, over twice the price of the cheapest tyres.

Price

Spread: 380.00 (111.8%)|Avg: 531.67
Price in local currency (Lower is better)
  1. Berlin Tires Summer UHP 1
    340.00
  2. Syron Premium Performance
    400.00
  3. Barum Bravuris 5HM
    430.00
  4. Maxxis Victra Sport 5
    440.00
  5. Kleber Dynaxer UHP
    490.00
  6. Nokian PowerProof
    490.00
  7. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
    520.00
  8. Toyo Proxes Sport A
    520.00
  9. Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
    545.00
  10. Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
    585.00
  11. Pirelli P Zero PZ4
    585.00
  12. Continental Sport Contact 6
    630.00
  13. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
    630.00
  14. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
    650.00
  15. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
    720.00

Results

1st

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

235/35 R19 91Y
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
  • EU Label: C/A/71
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 1st 33.5 M 100%
Dry Handling 3rd 118.4 Km/H 119.7 Km/H -1.3 Km/H 98.91%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 1st 45.5 M 100%
Wet Handling 3rd 74 Km/H 77.2 Km/H -3.2 Km/H 95.85%
Straight Aqua 6th 73.6 Km/H 75.3 Km/H -1.7 Km/H 97.74%
Curved Aquaplaning 11th 2.34 m/sec2 2.79 m/sec2 -0.45 m/sec2 83.87%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 8th 72.3 dB 71.5 dB +0.8 dB 98.89%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Price 15th 720 340 +380 47.22%
Rolling Resistance 8th 8.87 kg / t 7.91 kg / t +0.96 kg / t 89.18%
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2nd

Bridgestone Potenza Sport

235/35 R19 91Y
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
  • EU Label: E/A/72
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 4th 34.7 M 33.5 M +1.2 M 96.54%
Dry Handling 1st 119.7 Km/H 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 4th 48.8 M 45.5 M +3.3 M 93.24%
Wet Handling 4th 73.9 Km/H 77.2 Km/H -3.3 Km/H 95.73%
Straight Aqua 5th 74 Km/H 75.3 Km/H -1.3 Km/H 98.27%
Curved Aquaplaning 2nd 2.72 m/sec2 2.79 m/sec2 -0.07 m/sec2 97.49%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 13th 73.7 dB 71.5 dB +2.2 dB 97.01%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Price 12th 630 340 +290 53.97%
Rolling Resistance 13th 9.57 kg / t 7.91 kg / t +1.66 kg / t 82.65%
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2nd

Continental Sport Contact 6

235/35 R19 91Y
Continental Sport Contact 6
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 2nd 33.7 M 33.5 M +0.2 M 99.41%
Dry Handling 4th 117.8 Km/H 119.7 Km/H -1.9 Km/H 98.41%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 2nd 46.8 M 45.5 M +1.3 M 97.22%
Wet Handling 2nd 74.2 Km/H 77.2 Km/H -3 Km/H 96.11%
Straight Aqua 2nd 74.7 Km/H 75.3 Km/H -0.6 Km/H 99.2%
Curved Aquaplaning 12th 2.33 m/sec2 2.79 m/sec2 -0.46 m/sec2 83.51%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 1st 71.5 dB 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Price 12th 630 340 +290 53.97%
Rolling Resistance 4th 8.43 kg / t 7.91 kg / t +0.52 kg / t 93.83%
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Pirelli P Zero PZ4

235/35 R19 91Y
Pirelli P Zero PZ4
  • EU Label: C/A/71
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 3rd 34.5 M 33.5 M +1 M 97.1%
Dry Handling 2nd 118.8 Km/H 119.7 Km/H -0.9 Km/H 99.25%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 3rd 48.6 M 45.5 M +3.1 M 93.62%
Wet Handling 1st 77.2 Km/H 100%
Straight Aqua 10th 71.6 Km/H 75.3 Km/H -3.7 Km/H 95.09%
Curved Aquaplaning 8th 2.43 m/sec2 2.79 m/sec2 -0.36 m/sec2 87.1%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 11th 72.5 dB 71.5 dB +1 dB 98.62%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Price 10th 585 340 +245 58.12%
Rolling Resistance 14th 9.9 kg / t 7.91 kg / t +1.99 kg / t 79.9%
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Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3

235/35 R19 91Y
Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
  • EU Label: C/A/69
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 5th 34.9 M 33.5 M +1.4 M 95.99%
Dry Handling 6th 117.2 Km/H 119.7 Km/H -2.5 Km/H 97.91%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 7th 51.2 M 45.5 M +5.7 M 88.87%
Wet Handling 10th 72.4 Km/H 77.2 Km/H -4.8 Km/H 93.78%
Straight Aqua 7th 73.1 Km/H 75.3 Km/H -2.2 Km/H 97.08%
Curved Aquaplaning 6th 2.52 m/sec2 2.79 m/sec2 -0.27 m/sec2 90.32%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 3rd 71.7 dB 71.5 dB +0.2 dB 99.72%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Price 9th 545 340 +205 62.39%
Rolling Resistance 7th 8.8 kg / t 7.91 kg / t +0.89 kg / t 89.89%
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5th

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti

235/35 R19 91Y
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
  • EU Label: E/B/70
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 7th 35.3 M 33.5 M +1.8 M 94.9%
Dry Handling 5th 117.6 Km/H 119.7 Km/H -2.1 Km/H 98.25%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 6th 50.4 M 45.5 M +4.9 M 90.28%
Wet Handling 5th 73.8 Km/H 77.2 Km/H -3.4 Km/H 95.6%
Straight Aqua 7th 73.1 Km/H 75.3 Km/H -2.2 Km/H 97.08%
Curved Aquaplaning 4th 2.57 m/sec2 2.79 m/sec2 -0.22 m/sec2 92.11%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 5th 71.9 dB 71.5 dB +0.4 dB 99.44%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Price 7th 520 340 +180 65.38%
Rolling Resistance 14th 9.9 kg / t 7.91 kg / t +1.99 kg / t 79.9%
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7th

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

235/35 R19 91Y
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
  • EU Label: C/A/68
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 7th 35.3 M 33.5 M +1.8 M 94.9%
Dry Handling 8th 117 Km/H 119.7 Km/H -2.7 Km/H 97.74%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 8th 51.7 M 45.5 M +6.2 M 88.01%
Wet Handling 8th 72.7 Km/H 77.2 Km/H -4.5 Km/H 94.17%
Straight Aqua 1st 75.3 Km/H 100%
Curved Aquaplaning 1st 2.79 m/sec2 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 4th 71.8 dB 71.5 dB +0.3 dB 99.58%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Price 10th 585 340 +245 58.12%
Rolling Resistance 6th 8.71 kg / t 7.91 kg / t +0.8 kg / t 90.82%
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7th

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

235/35 R19 91Y
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
  • EU Label: C/A/71
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 9th 35.4 M 33.5 M +1.9 M 94.63%
Dry Handling 10th 116.5 Km/H 119.7 Km/H -3.2 Km/H 97.33%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 4th 48.8 M 45.5 M +3.3 M 93.24%
Wet Handling 9th 72.6 Km/H 77.2 Km/H -4.6 Km/H 94.04%
Straight Aqua 4th 74.1 Km/H 75.3 Km/H -1.2 Km/H 98.41%
Curved Aquaplaning 5th 2.54 m/sec2 2.79 m/sec2 -0.25 m/sec2 91.04%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 7th 72 dB 71.5 dB +0.5 dB 99.31%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Price 14th 650 340 +310 52.31%
Rolling Resistance 9th 8.96 kg / t 7.91 kg / t +1.05 kg / t 88.28%
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Maxxis Victra Sport 5

235/35 R19 91Y
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
  • EU Label: E/A/72
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 6th 35 M 33.5 M +1.5 M 95.71%
Dry Handling 7th 117.1 Km/H 119.7 Km/H -2.6 Km/H 97.83%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 10th 54.2 M 45.5 M +8.7 M 83.95%
Wet Handling 7th 72.9 Km/H 77.2 Km/H -4.3 Km/H 94.43%
Straight Aqua 3rd 74.4 Km/H 75.3 Km/H -0.9 Km/H 98.8%
Curved Aquaplaning 3rd 2.62 m/sec2 2.79 m/sec2 -0.17 m/sec2 93.91%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 10th 72.4 dB 71.5 dB +0.9 dB 98.76%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Price 4th 440 340 +100 77.27%
Rolling Resistance 11th 9.34 kg / t 7.91 kg / t +1.43 kg / t 84.69%
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10th

Kleber Dynaxer UHP

235/35 R19 91Y
Kleber Dynaxer UHP
  • EU Label: E/A/69
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 13th 36.8 M 33.5 M +3.3 M 91.03%
Dry Handling 13th 115.7 Km/H 119.7 Km/H -4 Km/H 96.66%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 9th 51.8 M 45.5 M +6.3 M 87.84%
Wet Handling 12th 69.9 Km/H 77.2 Km/H -7.3 Km/H 90.54%
Straight Aqua 12th 69.9 Km/H 75.3 Km/H -5.4 Km/H 92.83%
Curved Aquaplaning 14th 2.15 m/sec2 2.79 m/sec2 -0.64 m/sec2 77.06%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 5th 71.9 dB 71.5 dB +0.4 dB 99.44%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Price 5th 490 340 +150 69.39%
Rolling Resistance 2nd 8.41 kg / t 7.91 kg / t +0.5 kg / t 94.05%
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11th

Toyo Proxes Sport A

235/35 R19 91Y
Toyo Proxes Sport A
  • EU Label: E/A/70
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 11th 36 M 33.5 M +2.5 M 93.06%
Dry Handling 9th 116.7 Km/H 119.7 Km/H -3 Km/H 97.49%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 13th 57.3 M 45.5 M +11.8 M 79.41%
Wet Handling 6th 73.1 Km/H 77.2 Km/H -4.1 Km/H 94.69%
Straight Aqua 9th 72.2 Km/H 75.3 Km/H -3.1 Km/H 95.88%
Curved Aquaplaning 7th 2.5 m/sec2 2.79 m/sec2 -0.29 m/sec2 89.61%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 8th 72.3 dB 71.5 dB +0.8 dB 98.89%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Price 7th 520 340 +180 65.38%
Rolling Resistance 12th 9.48 kg / t 7.91 kg / t +1.57 kg / t 83.44%
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12th

Nokian PowerProof

235/35 R19 91Y
Nokian PowerProof
  • EU Label: C/A/72
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 10th 35.6 M 33.5 M +2.1 M 94.1%
Dry Handling 11th 116 Km/H 119.7 Km/H -3.7 Km/H 96.91%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 10th 54.2 M 45.5 M +8.7 M 83.95%
Wet Handling 11th 70.9 Km/H 77.2 Km/H -6.3 Km/H 91.84%
Straight Aqua 11th 71.2 Km/H 75.3 Km/H -4.1 Km/H 94.56%
Curved Aquaplaning 9th 2.38 m/sec2 2.79 m/sec2 -0.41 m/sec2 85.3%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 12th 73.1 dB 71.5 dB +1.6 dB 97.81%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Price 5th 490 340 +150 69.39%
Rolling Resistance 10th 9.26 kg / t 7.91 kg / t +1.35 kg / t 85.42%
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13th

Barum Bravuris 5HM

235/35 R19 91Y
Barum Bravuris 5HM
  • EU Label: E/B/72
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 14th 37.2 M 33.5 M +3.7 M 90.05%
Dry Handling 14th 114.3 Km/H 119.7 Km/H -5.4 Km/H 95.49%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 12th 56.4 M 45.5 M +10.9 M 80.67%
Wet Handling 13th 68.5 Km/H 77.2 Km/H -8.7 Km/H 88.73%
Straight Aqua 13th 69.5 Km/H 75.3 Km/H -5.8 Km/H 92.3%
Curved Aquaplaning 9th 2.38 m/sec2 2.79 m/sec2 -0.41 m/sec2 85.3%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 15th 74.4 dB 71.5 dB +2.9 dB 96.1%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Price 3rd 430 340 +90 79.07%
Rolling Resistance 5th 8.44 kg / t 7.91 kg / t +0.53 kg / t 93.72%
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Syron Premium Performance

235/35 R19 91Y
Syron Premium Performance
  • EU Label: C/B/72
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 12th 36.6 M 33.5 M +3.1 M 91.53%
Dry Handling 12th 115.8 Km/H 119.7 Km/H -3.9 Km/H 96.74%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 15th 63.2 M 45.5 M +17.7 M 71.99%
Wet Handling 15th 64.3 Km/H 77.2 Km/H -12.9 Km/H 83.29%
Straight Aqua 14th 67.7 Km/H 75.3 Km/H -7.6 Km/H 89.91%
Curved Aquaplaning 13th 2.27 m/sec2 2.79 m/sec2 -0.52 m/sec2 81.36%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 14th 74 dB 71.5 dB +2.5 dB 96.62%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Price 2nd 400 340 +60 85%
Rolling Resistance 1st 7.91 kg / t 100%
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15th

Berlin Tires Summer UHP 1

235/35 R19 91Y
Berlin Tires Summer UHP 1
  • EU Label: C/B/72
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 15th 39 M 33.5 M +5.5 M 85.9%
Dry Handling 15th 113.7 Km/H 119.7 Km/H -6 Km/H 94.99%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 14th 62 M 45.5 M +16.5 M 73.39%
Wet Handling 14th 66.6 Km/H 77.2 Km/H -10.6 Km/H 86.27%
Straight Aqua 15th 64.7 Km/H 75.3 Km/H -10.6 Km/H 85.92%
Curved Aquaplaning 15th 1.84 m/sec2 2.79 m/sec2 -0.95 m/sec2 65.95%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Noise 1st 71.5 dB 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Price 1st 340 100%
Rolling Resistance 3rd 8.42 kg / t 7.91 kg / t +0.51 kg / t 93.94%
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Discussion

12 comments
  1. Stave Jakinson archived

    opinion on falken fk510 in this dimension? better than hankook?

    #7864
    1. TyreReviews Stave Jakinson archived

      I'd guess they'd be very close! FK520 is now out though

      #7869
  2. blaz archived

    hi, i have a question about the tire. I watched last year’s tests and can’t decide which one to buy. I have dimension 235 / 35R19. I choose between hankook s1 evo3, ultrac vorti +. I drive calmly, sometimes dynamically, I drive 10-12k a year. I want a tire that is safe in the wet and good in the dry. I know that you are the best at this and your opinion would help me the most.

    thank you very much

    #7858
    1. TyreReviews blaz archived

      I would take the Hankook of those two.

      #7861
  3. Kurt Phillips archived

    What was the test car? Gutted I haven't tried my new Bridgestones yet as I've not had my car for over 3 weeks :(

    #6809
    1. TyreReviews Kurt Phillips archived

      I believe it was the Seat Cupra R, basically a Golf GTI in a dress :)

      #6810
  4. Scour archived

    My personal winner is the Pirelli PZ4. Looks like it´s very good in Handling.
    Some surprises: The old Dunlop RT2 is at same level as the newer Goodyear F1 A5, strong result of the Ultrac Vorti.

    The two worst tyres are from Keskin who say these tyres are engineered in Germany, but it´s manufactured for a cheap price somewhere else

    #6784
    1. Jacopo Scour archived

      The Pirelli seems to do very well in the wet handling tests and it is not shabby in the dry either. If they could sort the rolling resistance they would be up there with the best.

      I wonder if the dual compound is limited to the OEM sport car variants.

      #6791
      1. Scour Jacopo archived

        I´m not sure whether rolling resistance and wet handling can be combined optimal. The best tyre in rolling resistance is the 14th place and have awful wet grip.

        Looks like Conti came close to a good compromise, but the other good tyres in the wet handling, the PZ4 and the Potenza are far away in rolling resistance

        My personal opinion: Wet handling is much more important than rolling resistance. I´ve drive for many years company cars with tyres like Michelin Energy Saver and Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance and would not buy it for my own car.

        #6796
  5. Asier archived

    I think you are performing these weeks a test with a very similar group of tyres. It will be interesting to see if the results look like similar!

    #6769
    1. TyreReviews Asier archived

      You are correct, and yes it will be :)

      #6770