2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout

Data analyzed and reviewed by Jonathan Benson

February 26, 2019 17 min read Updated January 8, 2025

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#	Tyre	Total Score	Dry		Wet
#	Tyre	Total Score	Braking M	%	Braking M	%
1	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5	99.2%	34.7 2	98.6%	28.8 2	99.7%
2 ▲1	Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3	98.8%	35.2	97.2%	28.7 ★	100%
3 ▲1	Pirelli P Zero	98.5%	35.1	97.4%	28.9 3	99.3%
4 ▼2	Michelin Pilot Sport 4	98.2%	34.2 ★	100%	29.6	97%
5 ▲1	Falken Azenis FK510	97.3%	36	95%	29	99%
6 ▼1	Nokian WetProof	96.8%	35.2	97.2%	29.7	96.6%
7	Kenda Emera A1	96.1%	34.9 3	98%	30.3	94.7%
8	Continental Premium Contact 6	95.8%	35.8	95.5%	29.9	96%
9	Vredestein Ultrac Vorti	94.7%	35.3	96.9%	30.8	93.2%
10	Bridgestone Turanza T005	94.2%	35.6	96.1%	30.9	92.9%
11	Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2	93.5%	35.4	96.6%	31.4	91.4%
12 ▲2	Apollo Aspire XP	93.2%	36.3	94.2%	31	92.6%
13 ▼1	Fulda SportControl 2	92.9%	35.1	97.4%	32	89.7%
14 ▼1	Firestone RoadHawk	92.8%	35.2	97.2%	32	89.7%
15	Kleber Dynaxer UHP	91.8%	35.9	95.3%	32.1	89.4%
16 ▲2	Kumho Ecsta PS71	91.4%	37.1	92.2%	31.6	90.8%
17 ▼1	Yokohama Advan Fleva V701	91.3%	35.2	97.2%	32.9	87.2%
18 ▲1	Toyo Proxes Sport	91.2%	37.1	92.2%	31.7	90.5%
19 ▼2	Sava Intensa UHP 2	90.9%	35.7	95.8%	32.8	87.5%
20 ▲1	Uniroyal RainSport 3	89.9%	37.4	91.4%	32.3	88.9%
21 ▼1	Maxxis Premitra HP5	89.6%	36.3	94.2%	33.2	86.5%
22 ▲1	General Altimax Sport	89.4%	37.3	91.7%	32.7	87.8%
23 ▼1	Trazano SA07	89.2%	36.3	94.2%	33.5	85.7%
24	Federal Evoluzion ST 1	88.6%	37	92.4%	33.4	85.9%
25 ▲2	Linglong Green Max	88%	37.7	90.7%	33.3	86.2%
26 ▼1	Avon ZV7	87.7%	35.3	96.9%	35.3	81.3%
27 ▼1	GT-Radial SportActive	87.4%	36.2	94.5%	34.8	82.5%
28	Mabor Sport Jet 3	87.3%	36.8	92.9%	34.4	83.4%
29	Cooper Zeon CS8	87%	37.3	91.7%	34.3	83.7%
30	Semperit SpeedLife 2	86.5%	37.2	91.9%	34.7	82.7%
31 ▲1	Gislaved Ultra Speed	86.1%	38.2	89.5%	34.3	83.7%
32 ▼1	BFGoodrich gGrip	85.5%	36.5	93.7%	36	79.7%
33 ▲4	Barum Bravuris 3	85.3%	38.7	88.4%	34.5	83.2%
34 ▲2	Matador MP 47 Hectorra 3	85.1%	37.9	90.2%	35.2	81.5%
35	Dayton Touring 2	84.8%	37	92.4%	36.1	79.5%
36 ▲3	Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus	84.5%	37.6	91%	35.9	79.9%
37 ▲1	Kormoran Kormoran UHP	84.4%	36.2	94.5%	37.1	77.4%
38 ▲2	Tigar Tigar UHP	83.9%	36.3	94.2%	37.4	76.7%
39 ▲2	Imperial Ecosport 2	83.3%	37.1	92.2%	37.2	77.2%
40 ▲5	Zeetex HP2000 vfm	82.8%	38.7	88.4%	36.4	78.9%
41 ▲3	Laufenn S fit EQ	82.5%	37.5	91.2%	37.5	76.5%
42 ▲4	Viking ProTech HP	82.4%	38.9	87.9%	36.5	78.6%
43 ▲5	Sailun Atrezzo ZSR	81.3%	37.9	90.2%	38.2	75.1%
44 ▲7	Tyfoon Successor 5	80.9%	39.1	87.5%	37.6	76.3%
45 ▲8	Star-Performer TNG UHP1	78.9%	39	87.7%	39.4	72.8%

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Dry Braking 37.1 M

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Dry Braking 37.3 M

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Dry Braking 36.3 M

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Dry Braking 37 M

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Dry Braking 37.7 M

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Dry Braking 35.3 M

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Dry 95% Wet 83%

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Dry Braking 36.2 M

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Dry Braking 36.8 M

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Dry 92% Wet 84%

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Dry Braking 37.3 M

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Dry Braking 37.2 M

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Dry Braking 38.2 M

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Dry Braking 37.9 M

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Dry Braking 37.6 M

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Dry Braking 36.2 M

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Dry Braking 38.9 M

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Dry Braking 37.9 M

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Dry Braking 39.1 M

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Dry Braking 39 M

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Wet Braking 39.4 M

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Discussion

36 comments

Stu Collins Nov 9, 2019 archived

Hi I have a 1966 Healey 3000, 15" wires 5.5" wide.
I'm not bothered for period correct tyres, especially as they are 3x the price of modern tyres that will fit my wheels.
I want to fit 195/65R15's - and am considering Bridgestone T005's, but have read a few reviews suggesting the sidewalls are soft.
As my tyre profile is quite large, will these be appropriate, and if not, what could you suggest.
MPG/Wear/noise/snow is not important,
Grip and braking are priority.
Costs similar to the T005's would be preferable.
Thank you for your advice and fab website.

#5320
1. TyreReviews Stu Collins Nov 10, 2019 archived
  
  All modern tyres in that size are going to have soft sidewalls, it's just the way the industry has gone. The T005 aren't the softest.
  
  #5327
  1. Stu Collins TyreReviews Nov 10, 2019 archived
    
    Thank yo for your reply, I think I will give them a go. Unless you can suggest anything better?
    The Nokian wetpro maybe?
    Also, will picking a fast speed rating help with a stiffer sidewall, and what about the XL rating?
    How critical is all this? Am I just over thinking it? Will I even notice?
    
    #5333
    1. TyreReviews Stu Collins Nov 10, 2019 archived
      
      http://www.tyrereviews.co.u... are worth a look if you want a stiffer sidewall
      
      #5336
Dr Towers Apr 30, 2019 archived

...why are there 2 missing labels?! The first missing one is the Conti PC 6. Interesting to see if S1 Evo 3 is so good in other sizes!!...

#4752
1. TyreReviews Dr Towers May 1, 2019 archived
  
  Looks like an issue with the charting scripting, I'll work on it
  
  #4753
Pedro Miguel Santos Mar 22, 2019 archived

Why Firemax FM601 is not in this list? this is not the same test? https://www.tyrepress.com/2...
Tank you!

#4520
1. TyreReviews Pedro Miguel Santos Mar 22, 2019 archived
  
  I don't have it added on the site yet to include in the test result
  
  #4521
  1. Pedro Miguel Santos TyreReviews Mar 27, 2019 archived
    
    Hi again! My many thanks about your reviews and site collaboration! Its essencial for some of us. Iam very curious about Firemax because they have a good distribution and very low prices in Portugal. Of course i dont expect a classe A tyre...but very curious to know they performance in a larger test. Many Thanks!
    
    #4554
Steve Greenaway Feb 27, 2019 archived

Very surprised by the Uniroyal Rainsport 3 wet result !

#4428
1. Pedro Miguel Santos Steve Greenaway Mar 27, 2019 archived
  
  I have 2 rainsport3 and dont understand very well this results vs individual results they have
  
  #4555
  1. Steve Greenaway Pedro Miguel Santos Mar 29, 2019 archived
    
    I am also surprised between the test result and the individual reviews by users which indicate that this tyre is an excellent wet tyre, but some lesser known makes performed better in the test ! Is there a placebo situation here where because it's called Rainsport users assume they are getting an excellent wet weather tyre ? I would love to know ?
    
    #4569
    1. TyreReviews Steve Greenaway Mar 29, 2019 archived
      
      The Rainsport 3 is an old tyre now, it's natural it slips down the order compared to the newest and best. User reviews can still be valid, it might just be their older reviews, or the user hasn't had the chance to drive the latest and greatest. The Rainsport 3 isn't a bad tyre, it's just not as great as the latest generation.
      
      #4570
      1. Steve Greenaway TyreReviews Mar 29, 2019 archived
        
        Thanks for the prompt reply. Now I understand. Cheers for explaining. Any news of a Rainsport 4 ? p.s. Loving your website...........so useful.
        
        #4572
        
        TyreReviews Steve Greenaway Mar 30, 2019 archived
        
        No news of the Rainsport 4, and FWIW they will 100% skip 4 and go straight to RainSport 5 :) News on the site as soon as I hear anything!
        
        #4578
        
        Steve Greenaway TyreReviews Mar 30, 2019 archived
        
        Cheers !
        
        #4579
Néocray Feb 26, 2019 archived

Ohoh, nice top place for the new F1 Asy5. Any other review incoming in the next few weeks?

#4412
1. TyreReviews Néocray Feb 26, 2019 archived
  
  I'm testing it at the end of March, and it was in the Gute Fahrt test finishing second to the CPC6, this will be on the site tomorrow :)
  
  #4418
  1. MausyMaus TyreReviews Feb 27, 2019 archived
    
    You already know that you are awesome he ;-) (sorry I really love your website and i`m a big fan of it) regs from Switzerland
    
    #4423
Betepaille Feb 26, 2019 archived

The Pzero PZ4 doesn't exist with this dimension. It's again the old Pzero who's tested here ;)

#4409
1. TyreReviews Betepaille Feb 26, 2019 archived
  
  I'm getting fed up of Pirelli ;)
  Is this an updated pattern design of the original P Zero?
  https://www.autobild.de/bil...
  
  #4410
  1. Betepaille TyreReviews Feb 26, 2019 archived
    
    Someone is lying here... the pattern on your link is indeed the new saloon version of the pz4. But available on 18" minimum. If you continue with the link available beneath the picture, the old pzero appears ;)
    
    #4411
    1. Néocray Betepaille Feb 26, 2019 archived
      
      Or maybe an update is lacking somewhere?
      
      #4413
      1. Paolo Cavarzere Néocray Feb 26, 2019 archived
        
        The one in linked picture is the Pirelli Cinturato P7
        https://www.pirelli.com/tyr...
        
        #4415
      2. TyreReviews Néocray Mar 1, 2019 archived
        
        I've spoken with Pirelli and it was IP 1744100 used in Auto Bild, which is the original P Zero. Must be the wrong picture, which is weird.
        
        #4434
        
        Néocray TyreReviews Mar 2, 2019 archived
        
        So it's a new "new P Zero"? Like a PZ5?
        
        #4435
        
        TyreReviews Néocray Mar 3, 2019 archived
        
        That's literally the opposite of what I said lol, it's the original P Zero tested.
        
        #4437
        
        Néocray TyreReviews Mar 3, 2019 archived
        
        Yes, but given the results, it should be an update or a refresh, it wouldn't have been ranked so high otherwise.
        
        #4442
        
        Kolemjdouci Néocray Mar 6, 2019 archived
        
        Pirelli in Geneva just launched P Zero Winter...
        
        #4459
    2. TyreReviews Betepaille Feb 26, 2019 archived
      
      The tyre pictured is the one Auto Bild tested, lets see what happens in a few days when the full result is due out!
      I'll also contact Pirelli after the full test is published.
      
      #4417
    3. Péter Cziklin Betepaille Feb 27, 2019 archived
      
      That's not the new PZ4 but the Cinturato P7. Don't know if it's the blue or not, but on that pic it looks quite black...
      However the text next to it says 94 Y in which spec neither is available, just the old P Zero. And the P Zero Nero GT, but if the results are correct it's not likely to be that.
      In whichever case the results are pretty impressive considering that all of them are pretty old designs, let's see if it'll remain like that in the full test. :)
      
      #4419
      1. TyreReviews Péter Cziklin Feb 27, 2019 archived
        
        I'm enjoying the Pirelli tyre detective posts, thanks guys :)
        
        #4420
      2. Chan Mali Chan ST Péter Cziklin Feb 27, 2019 archived
        
        https://www.pirelli.com/tyr...
        
        #4422
        
        TyreReviews Chan Mali Chan ST Feb 27, 2019 archived
        
        I checked this link yesterday and I'm fairly sure I didn't see the 17" version, perhaps it's been updated?
        
        #4426
        
        Péter Cziklin Chan Mali Chan ST Feb 27, 2019 archived
        
        Wow.
        It's good to have that on the wordwide site, but where do they sell that actually? Because neither the UK nor the Italian product page list that, and I couldn't find any resellers who sell it. Yet.
        UK page: https://www.pirelli.com/tyr...
        IT page: https://www.pirelli.com/tyr...
        
        #4427
2. Chan Mali Chan ST Betepaille Feb 27, 2019 archived
  
  Please go to Pirelli Official website. There's 225\45R17.
  
  #4421

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