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.
Dry Performance Overview
Dry Braking (M)
Dry braking in meters (Lower is better)
Dry Handling (Km/H)
Dry Handling Average Speed (Higher is better)
Wet Performance Overview
Wet Braking (M)
Wet braking in meters (Lower is better)
Wet Handling (Km/H)
Wet Handling Average Speed (Higher is better)
Straight Aqua (Km/H)
Float Speed in Km/H (Higher is better)
Comfort Performance Overview
Noise (dB)
External noise in dB (Lower is better)
Value Performance Overview
Price
Price in local currency (Lower is better)
Rolling Resistance (kg / t)
Rolling resistance in kg t (Lower is better)
Overall Findings
Based on the weighted scoring from all tests, here are the overall results:
| Position | Tyre | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Continental Sport Contact 6 | 0% | |
| 2 | Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 | 0% |
| 3 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | 0% |
| 4 | Falken Azenis FK510 | 0% |
| 5 | Toyo Proxes Sport | 0% |
| 6 | Nankang Noble Sport NS20 | 0% |
I’m looking for replacement tyres for my 2016 Audi A4 3.0 tdi s line it’s on 245 35 19 Hankook Ventus s1 evo at the moment I’m looking for a tyre with low road noise and a smooth ride would the Goodyear f1 3 be my best bet?
Just noticed today that the Sport Contact 6 is available in one 18 inch size, 235/40R18 which is 'my' size. Does @Tyrereviews recon this is an upgrade in ultimate grip and trackability compared to the PS4 I'm rocking now? My car is a MQB Hot Estate pushing 370hp+ through the front wheels... Realize it is a more expensive tyre because of the quicker wear, but if it puts power down noticeably better and perhaps gives some more steering feel (probably not) it could be worth it..
Sorry, I can't really answer that as I've not done the test. I think the raw dry and wet grip will be similar, however the SC6 might give you better steering feel. This is based on an assumption so might not be true.
After careful consideration, I think I'm gonna try the Supersports for their motorsport construction. I'm in it for the fun/feedback, bit like running a cold Cup2 can be fun while being dead slow. But since I do daily the car and carry the whole family a Cup2 would be a notch too far... If I don't like it, I just paid for an early swap, the PS4 can go back on once the PSS wear down. Makes sense to a tyre testing/handling nerd, right? ;)
I'm on board with that plan :)
I got the 225/40R18 HN version, the ones that go on the i30N, a similar weight HH. As opposed to the * star BMW version (narrower front axle version?). I do wonder what the HN version entails... You have good contacts at Michelin?
I have great contacts at Michelin, but often they can't or won't say when it comes to specific details like that sadly.
Little follow up. Drove the home commute with the PSS, which involves a small back road I know very well. The PS4 were only 1mm down, same weather same road, same car, same tyre pressures, same alignment. PSS already scrubbed in a fair bit. The PSS most definitely gives more feedback up and beyond max grip. And on top of that and to me clearly noticable, more eager to change direction, which is something that I was missing with the PS4. Definitely more enjoyable to drive on my fairly focussed ride, the relative small cold wet grip penalty should be worth it. I'll certainly will have a better idea of grip levels. Aftermarket tpms sensors added will give some tyre temp information there too...
Glad you're liking them :)
Just to be clear, this is entirely your working, from the comparison vid to the SC6 and the PS4S, would have otherwise discounted it as an 'old' tyre... So thank you sir, you saved my very important car-guy relationship!! ;)
Subjective impressions are difficult to validate, even more so on different platforms, but from another drive this night, it is uncanny how much a, to most people fairly similar, tyre can make itself felt so clearly even at low speeds. MQB with aftermarket LCA with uniball front and fairly aggresive alignment with max toe rear and max toe out (instead of in) front. First now I really feel the alignment working its magic. And bit surprising that I can still be surprised having extensive experience on other cars with SC3, VEvo2, Asymmetrics, AD08, SC5, RE001, SC5P, PS3*, PS4* and also proper drives with MPSC, V105 and PS4S to name a few... Hope this feedback is helpful to you and others.
*with hindsight these two *feel* very similar with reservation for different platforms