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)
Subj. Dry Handling ( Points)
Subjective Dry Handling Score (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)
Subj. Wet Handling ( Points)
Subjective Wet Handling Score (Higher is better)
Straight Aqua (Km/H)
Float Speed in Km/H (Higher is better)
Comfort Performance Overview
Subj. Comfort ( Points)
Subjective Comfort Score (Higher is better)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 | 0% | |
| 2 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | 0% |
| 3 | Continental Premium Contact 6 | 0% |
| 4 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 | 0% |
| 5 | Maxxis Victra Sport 5 | 0% |
| 6 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | 0% |
| 7 | Nokian PowerProof | 0% |
| 8 | Falken Azenis FK510 | 0% |
| 9 | Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 | 0% |
| 10 | Toyo Proxes Sport | 0% |
| 11 | GiTi GitiSport S1 | 0% |
Hey guys, I wanna buy tyres for my crossover (255/45/R20) and have three options:
Nexen nfera Supreme (N5000 Platinum) : $175 each,
Nankang SP-9 Cross-Sport : $115,
Giti Sport S2 SUV :$125
which will provide more comfort?
Obviously the Michelin PS4 was the best tyre in test!
Objectively, excluding price, there is surely only one winner being the Michelin PS4?
Even the price might be mitigated if wear and performance throughout a tyres life was taken into account?
I agree that it's very close between the two, if nothing else they should have been marked as tied for first, but that's not how Auto Motor Und Sport presented the data.
We didn't cover curved aquaplaning, where the goodyear had a 2 point advantage which probably tipped the balance in its favour. AMS rated the Goodyear 9.1 and Michelin 9.0 overall.
What would you recommend for a staggered fit for a Lexus IS250 - 225/40/18 and 255/40/18?
If the prices are correct the Michelin costs 50% more than the Goodyear. And it´s only 225/45R18.
In other tests the Goodyear also have better wear.
I don´t have a problem with pay more for the best things but in this case I doubt the PS4 is worth this extreme higher price.
Having just quickly looked at the current price differential I would most probably go for the Goodyear myself.
Hadn't realised it was about 30% - that's quite some difference for premium brands
The Goodyear is cheap for a premium, it´s cheaper than the 2nd class from Goodyear, Fulda. Dunno why.
But Michelin is mostly the most expensive.
Here in Greece, Michelin is the most expensive but there are always coupons either for gas or discount worth 40€. So they end up with same price or lower compared to Continental and Goodyear.
I´m also take a look at someshops and the Michelin-prices are much diffrent to the prices in the magazine. But with big tyres the rebates don´t make is cheaper than some other brands (which sometimes make similar offers)
Michelin driver for one season here - totally disappointed from the performance of the tyre, comming from Continental SportContact 5. I sold the tyres after the season ended and now I'm looking to buy either Pirelli or Goodyear (looking at all the tests). SportContact5 only disadvantage was the high wear - lasted two seasons on my BMW 5er.
Also the price difference between Michelin and Goodyear here in Bulgaria is 15euro. SportContact5 on other hand is much expensive - 50eur more than Michelin for some reason.
What was so disappointing? Personally I really don’t like the SC5, it’s harsh and noisy and while the grip is very good, it’s not the best. Then some driver love that very firm “German” road feal.
I hate it :D
Funny you say that, my experience of the SC5 was it was quite soft with bad handling! It can vary by size and fitment, it's a bit of a minefield!
Well, my experience on two different vehicles/size is pretty consistent with how the PC6 is rated for comfort in this test. And how Continental tyres are usually rated for comfort in multiple test.
EDIT: just looked at the SC5 page on the site, “poor comfort” is noted as a negative in multiple test for it.