Below are all the data points for the 2017 AMS Summer UHP Tyre Test, displaying how each tyre performed across all test categories. The spider chart below provides a complete overview of performance, where one hundred percent represents the best performance in each category. The larger the area covered by each tyre's plot, the better its overall performance.
How to read these charts:
For each test category, data is presented relative to the best performing tire. The direction indicates whether lower or higher values are better - pay close attention to this when interpreting results.
Performance Overview
This radar chart shows relative performance across all test categories, with 100% representing the best performance in each category. Reference tires may have gaps where data is not available.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2
Pirelli P Zero PZ4
Toyo Proxes Sport
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3
Continental Premium Contact 6
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Vredestein Ultrac Satin
Falken Azenis FK510
Maxxis Premitra HP5
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
Dry Performance Overview
Dry Braking (M)
Dry braking in meters (Lower is better)
Key Insight: The best performer was Michelin Pilot Sport 4 with a result of 34.2 M. The difference between best and worst was 8.1%.
Dry Handling (Km/H)
Dry Handling Average Speed (Higher is better)
Key Insight: The best performer was Pirelli P Zero PZ4 with a result of 88.6 Km/H. The difference between best and worst was 4.4%.
Wet Performance Overview
Wet Braking (M)
Wet braking in meters (Lower is better)
Key Insight: The best performer was Michelin Pilot Sport 4 with a result of 28.7 M. The difference between best and worst was 14.8%.
Wet Handling (Km/H)
Wet Handling Average Speed (Higher is better)
Key Insight: The best performer was Michelin Pilot Sport 4 with a result of 70.9 Km/H. The difference between best and worst was 4.5%.
Overall Findings
Based on the weighted scoring from all tests, here are the overall results:
| Position | Tyre | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | 0% | |
| 2 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 | 0% |
| 3 | Continental Premium Contact 6 | 0% |
| 4 | Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 | 0% |
| 5 | Falken Azenis FK510 | 0% |
| 6 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 | 0% |
| 7 | Toyo Proxes Sport | 0% |
| 8 | Vredestein Ultrac Satin | 0% |
| 9 | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 | 0% |
| 10 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 | 0% |
Hello, among Summer UH Performace Tyres, which one is the most quite and comfortable inside the same car?
Look at the "noise" rating score in this test, and how users have scored the comfort of the tyres.
hey tyrereviews.
Ive really been looking into tyres a lot lately, because i need new tyres (225/40r18) for my A3 1.8t with 215bhp. I want the continentals, since i want a good sporty tyre thats also good for cruising. However, the nexen n'fera SU4 gets amazing reviews here, and the EU ratings are great aswell. Would the conti's be worth the extra 1,5x the price?
Without actually seeing the Nexen in a test, it would be hard to say how good the new SU4 is.
As an approximate rule, you get what you pay for with tyres.
now, things have changed a little bit. i went to 17" wheels, but i cant decide if i wanna go for the PS4 or the PC6. Im reading a lot of contradicting things, with one review saying the michelin is more comfortable, while others say the conti is etc. Could you enlighten me on what the difference between these two tires is, and which you would pick. I just cant figure it out with the mixed results of all the reviews.
edit: are the Dunlop sportmaxx RT2 and Goodyear asy 3 proper rivals to these two, or are they in a league of their own
While I've driven on both tyres, I've not compared them directly so I'm afraid I don't have much more information to go on than you!
The reality of the situation is both will be excellent tyres, the Michelin will probably last a little longer, but looks like it's a little noiser.
i'll go for the conti's then, since i prefer low noise to wear, and the conti's wear seems to be quite good aswell. thanks
Bought 4 in 225 45 R17 91Y
For a RWD 1 Series.
Will report later. I am very fussy driver.
--> Rainsport 3 failed in my rating
--> Ventus Prime ³ failed too
We look forward to the report!
I have driven the Premium Contact 6 the complete summer, and the rest of october.
These tyres are definitely not superior. Sure they are more quite than the uniroyals, sure they are not that much indirect like the Uniroyal/Hankooks. But they are nothing special.
The Continentals feel very much like an EcoContact 5!
Before my Uniroyal/Hankook experiment i have driven the SportContact2, SportContact 3 and Sportcontact 5. These were way better in "sportiness", they felt different.
Thats just my opinion. But as objective Tests are coming, my opinion seems to be fitting to the tests.
Interesting, thank you for coming back and leaving your thoughts. Interesting feedback, as one of the tyres Conti benchmarked the PC6 against was the SC5, and back to back it showed an increase in handling qualities.
But it is very noticeable, that Conti has traded grip for wear and rolling resistance. I have a second car, not rwd, but with 195 45 R16 Conti EcoContact 5. And the tyres do feel quite the same.
The PC6 has a bit better handling in the dry, but this might just be because its the new version.
The EcoContact 5 is obsolet now with this PC6 tyre.
So why the hell does the Premium Contact 6 score an 'A' EU rating for it's wet weather grip ?
A on the EU wet braking label score is currently the highest grade (there is no A+ etc yet).
Just because the Premium Contact 6 meets the A rating doesn't mean other tyres can't brake better, these tyres will also fall into the A category.
Ah yes, fair point (and sorry for sounding annoyed).
I also notice (as with other tyres) that comparative test results differ slightly with wheel size. The Premium Contact 6 seems to do better in 225/50/17, which is great news as I'm having 4 of those fitted to my car tomorrow morning ;)
Let us know how you get on! They're a really good tyre