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
Wear (KM)
Predicted tread life in KM (Higher is better)
Value (Price/1000)
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear (Lower is better)
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 Premium Contact 6 | 0% | |
| 2 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 | 0% |
| 3 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | 0% |
| 4 | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti | 0% |
| 5 | Apollo Aspire XP | 0% |
| 6 | Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 | 0% |
| 7 | Falken Azenis FK510 | 0% |
| 8 | Nokian PowerProof | 0% |
| 9 | Firestone RoadHawk | 0% |
| 10 | Fulda SportControl 2 | 0% |
| 11 | Bridgestone Potenza S001 | 0% |
| 12 | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 | 0% |
| 13 | Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus | 0% |
| 14 | Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 | 0% |
| 15 | Kleber Dynaxer UHP | 0% |
| 16 | Uniroyal RainSport 3 | 0% |
| 17 | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | 0% |
| 18 | Maxxis Victra Sport 5 | 0% |
| 19 | Toyo Proxes Sport | 0% |
| 20 | Zeetex HP2000 vfm | 0% |
Something interesting caught my eye here. Maxxis VS5 did well in 2020 AMS and ADAC wet tests (and overall), same time it totally tanked in this one, especially wet braking. Is there something I'm missing here?
Perhaps different versions of the tyres due to size differences. 245/45 R18 is quite an odd size so might be a generation behind
Why in the heck they tested old Uniroyal Rainsport 3 and not the new Rainsport 5?
It will be because the 5 wouldn't have been available in the size required at the time of test.
Where can we find Nexen Nfera SU2? I can see the SU4, is that a successor of SU2 already?
Thanks in advance
I don't actually know, it doesn't seem to be available in many sizes yet, if it's in the market place at all
Does anyone have an idea which of these top 10 tires is the most comfortable? The softest to hit.
My educated guess would be the Goodyear or Falken
New tyre-tests of AB Sportcars
https://reifenpresse.de/202...
Thanks :) It's due on the site on monday!
Also on the posted page is the test from auto motor sport, here are more details from this test (in german)
https://www.auto-motor-und-...
Hope the test from sport auto will come soon, it´s the test I´m mostly agreed in the past
Thanks for this awesome site! As the new owner of a 2008 Lexus IS250, I am a bit overwhelmed with all the tyre info available here. I need some help.
I am looking to pick up a staggered 18" OEM set-up of 225/40R18 front and 255/40R18 rear. Here are my options:
- Nexen N'Fera SU1 353 EUR/set
- Hankook Ventus S1 Evo3 435 EUR
- Michelin Pilot Sport 3 482 EUR
(The Hankooks and Michelins have 1-year extra pothole warranty included.)
Further info:
- For dynamic driving style, but no racing.
- 70/20/10 split city/country roads/motorway.
- Domestic road quality is less than desirable.
- For summer tyre only (April-October), but occasional rainy weather should also be considered for safety.
Thanks in advance!
D.
https://www.tyrereviews.co....
You have the F1 SuperSport in your sizes?
Yup, for 580 EUR! :o
Worth it over the Hankooks (or the Nexens)?
If you want the best of the best, yes, but at those prices the Hankook would probably take my money of those you've listed
I agree with the finding that the Michelin PS4 did not have good wear compared to the Conti/Goodyear. Having ran all three on the back of my C250 the results match my own experiences. The only praise for the Michelin above the Goodyear (although in comparison to an Asym 3) was that it offered much better wet traction off the line. Shame they couldn't have tested the new Rainsport 5 also. Also interesting to see the differences between the findings in this and the 2020 ADAC test, especially with regards to the Maxxis, which ive just bought... Otherwise great work!
Do you know what speed the wet braking was done at?
Very surprised by these results, only 7m separating best/worst in wet either the braking tests were done at a low speed or -all- of these tyres are good with no ditchfinders! ?
100kph, the distances are longer than the braking test which I believe was 80kph.
Don't forget the worst braking tyres were weeded out with the pre-test
True, still a surprise with some in there though and 7m is still quite a small gap for the 20!
Surprised to see Uniroyal struggle so much in the wet too...
Michelin, most of the time, gives very good discounts, here in Greece at least. I bought them cheaper than both Continental and Goodyear. But you really can't go wrong with any of the three.
Agreed, all three manufacturers are making excellent tyres now