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2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test

Jonathan Benson
Data analyzed and reviewed by Jonathan Benson
10 min read Updated

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Test Results Data

BEST Good Average Below Average
# Tyre Total Score Dry Wet Comfort Value
Braking M Handling Km/H % Braking M Handling Km/H Straight Aqua Km/H % Noise dB % Wear KM Value Price/1000 Price Rolling Resistance kg / t %
1 Continental Premium Contact 6 96.2% 33.2 3 116.8 2 98.3% 47.2 73 93.6 96.1% 73.5 96.6% 44900 ★ 12.81 3 575 7.63 89.2%
2 ▼1 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 96% 33.2 3 116.2 98% 48.1 74.3 2 93.9 96.2% 72.8 97.5% 39063 2 12.29 2 480 7.55 87.9%
3 ▲5 Nokian PowerProof 95.5% 32.9 2 115.9 98.3% 45.4 3 73.9 3 92.7 98% 73.2 97% 27389 17.53 480 7.77 72.3%
4 ▼1 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 95.4% 32.1 ★ 116.4 3 99.7% 46.5 71.9 99.1 ★ 97.1% 72.5 97.9% 33226 20.01 665 8.09 70.7%
5 ▲6 Bridgestone Potenza S001 94.9% 33.5 115.3 97.2% 44.9 ★ 74.6 ★ 95.8 99.4% 73.6 96.5% 27838 19.94 555 9.82 63.6%
6 ▼1 Apollo Aspire XP 94.5% 34.7 115.4 95.6% 47.3 70.6 96.6 95.3% 71.2 2 99.7% 33226 13.09 435 3 7.43 83.9%
7 ▲10 Kumho Ecsta PS71 93.9% 34.9 114.3 94.8% 45.3 2 73.2 98.5 2 98.8% 72.4 98.1% 22450 19.15 430 2 9.05 64.7%
8 ▼4 Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 93.9% 33.4 117 ★ 98.1% 48.9 71.5 95.5 94.3% 72.8 97.5% 32328 14.07 455 9.16 75.8%
9 Firestone RoadHawk 93.6% 34.3 115.4 96.1% 48.1 72.3 96.6 95.6% 73.2 97% 27389 16.61 455 7.83 73.5%
10 ▲2 Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 93.6% 34.7 116.2 95.9% 47.3 72.1 95.4 95.9% 72.2 98.3% 26042 16.9 440 8.15 71.5%
11 ▼5 Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 93.4% 33.2 3 115.4 97.7% 48.3 70 95 93.8% 71 ★ 100% 30083 15.12 455 8.98 73.4%
12 ▼5 Falken Azenis FK510 93.1% 36 114.8 93.6% 48 69.2 95.5 93.7% 72.1 98.5% 39063 2 11.9 ★ 465 8.45 85.8%
13 ▼4 Fulda SportControl 2 92.1% 34.2 115 96.1% 49.5 70.5 91.7 92.6% 71.5 99.3% 27389 19.9 545 7.13 ★ 71.9%
14 ▼1 Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus 92% 34 116.1 96.8% 51 68.9 95.2 91.3% 71.3 3 99.6% 27838 15.99 445 7.65 75.3%
15 Kleber Dynaxer UHP 91.7% 34.1 114.2 95.9% 50.5 68.7 92.5 91% 72.2 98.3% 31879 15.21 484 7.94 77.1%
16 ▲2 Maxxis Victra Sport 5 91.6% 34.8 116.3 95.8% 52.2 73.3 97.2 3 93.2% 72.1 98.5% 23348 18.85 440 8.86 65.8%
17 ▲3 Zeetex HP2000 vfm 91.5% 36 112.5 92.7% 49.7 69.5 90.7 91.7% 71.7 99% 23348 12.85 300 ★ 7.34 2 82.5%
18 ▼2 Uniroyal RainSport 3 91.4% 35.7 113.7 93.6% 50.6 67.7 95.3 90.9% 71.8 98.9% 35920 13.78 495 7.56 83%
19 Toyo Proxes Sport 91.3% 35.4 114.9 94.4% 49.2 69.6 96.7 93.2% 71.3 3 99.6% 23797 19.75 470 8.3 66.5%
20 ▼6 Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 91.2% 34.3 114.6 95.8% 51.6 68.8 93.2 90.4% 72.1 98.5% 29634 16.87 500 7.4 3 75.6%
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1
Continental Premium Contact 6
96.2%
Dry 98% Wet 96% Comfort 97% Value 89%
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Dry
Dry Braking 33.2 M 3
Dry Handling 116.8 Km/H 2
Wet
Wet Braking 47.2 M
Wet Handling 73 Km/H
Straight Aqua 93.6 Km/H
Comfort
Noise 73.5 dB
Value
Wear 44900 KM ★
Value 12.81 Price/1000 3
Price 575
Rolling Resistance 7.63 kg / t
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2
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 ▼1
96%
Dry 98% Wet 96% Comfort 98% Value 88%
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Dry
Dry Braking 33.2 M 3
Dry Handling 116.2 Km/H
Wet
Wet Braking 48.1 M
Wet Handling 74.3 Km/H 2
Straight Aqua 93.9 Km/H
Comfort
Noise 72.8 dB
Value
Wear 39063 KM 2
Value 12.29 Price/1000 2
Price 480
Rolling Resistance 7.55 kg / t
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3
Nokian PowerProof ▲5
95.5%
Dry 98% Wet 98% Comfort 97% Value 72%
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Dry
Dry Braking 32.9 M 2
Dry Handling 115.9 Km/H
Wet
Wet Braking 45.4 M 3
Wet Handling 73.9 Km/H 3
Straight Aqua 92.7 Km/H
Comfort
Noise 73.2 dB
Value
Wear 27389 KM
Value 17.53 Price/1000
Price 480
Rolling Resistance 7.77 kg / t
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4
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 ▼1
95.4%
Dry 100% Wet 97% Comfort 98% Value 71%
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Dry
Dry Braking 32.1 M ★
Dry Handling 116.4 Km/H 3
Wet
Wet Braking 46.5 M
Wet Handling 71.9 Km/H
Straight Aqua 99.1 Km/H ★
Comfort
Noise 72.5 dB
Value
Wear 33226 KM
Value 20.01 Price/1000
Price 665
Rolling Resistance 8.09 kg / t
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5
Bridgestone Potenza S001 ▲6
94.9%
Dry 97% Wet 99% Comfort 97% Value 64%
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Dry
Dry Braking 33.5 M
Dry Handling 115.3 Km/H
Wet
Wet Braking 44.9 M ★
Wet Handling 74.6 Km/H ★
Straight Aqua 95.8 Km/H
Comfort
Noise 73.6 dB
Value
Wear 27838 KM
Value 19.94 Price/1000
Price 555
Rolling Resistance 9.82 kg / t
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6
Apollo Aspire XP ▼1
94.5%
Dry 96% Wet 95% Comfort 100% Value 84%
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Dry
Dry Braking 34.7 M
Dry Handling 115.4 Km/H
Wet
Wet Braking 47.3 M
Wet Handling 70.6 Km/H
Straight Aqua 96.6 Km/H
Comfort
Noise 71.2 dB 2
Value
Wear 33226 KM
Value 13.09 Price/1000
Price 435 3
Rolling Resistance 7.43 kg / t
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7
Kumho Ecsta PS71 ▲10
93.9%
Dry 95% Wet 99% Comfort 98% Value 65%
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Dry
Dry Braking 34.9 M
Dry Handling 114.3 Km/H
Wet
Wet Braking 45.3 M 2
Wet Handling 73.2 Km/H
Straight Aqua 98.5 Km/H 2
Comfort
Noise 72.4 dB
Value
Wear 22450 KM
Value 19.15 Price/1000
Price 430 2
Rolling Resistance 9.05 kg / t
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8
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti ▼4
93.9%
Dry 98% Wet 94% Comfort 98% Value 76%
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Dry
Dry Braking 33.4 M
Dry Handling 117 Km/H ★
Wet
Wet Braking 48.9 M
Wet Handling 71.5 Km/H
Straight Aqua 95.5 Km/H
Comfort
Noise 72.8 dB
Value
Wear 32328 KM
Value 14.07 Price/1000
Price 455
Rolling Resistance 9.16 kg / t
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9
Firestone RoadHawk
93.6%
Dry 96% Wet 96% Comfort 97% Value 74%
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Dry
Dry Braking 34.3 M
Dry Handling 115.4 Km/H
Wet
Wet Braking 48.1 M
Wet Handling 72.3 Km/H
Straight Aqua 96.6 Km/H
Comfort
Noise 73.2 dB
Value
Wear 27389 KM
Value 16.61 Price/1000
Price 455
Rolling Resistance 7.83 kg / t
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10
Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 ▲2
93.6%
Dry 96% Wet 96% Comfort 98% Value 72%
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Dry
Dry Braking 34.7 M
Dry Handling 116.2 Km/H
Wet
Wet Braking 47.3 M
Wet Handling 72.1 Km/H
Straight Aqua 95.4 Km/H
Comfort
Noise 72.2 dB
Value
Wear 26042 KM
Value 16.9 Price/1000
Price 440
Rolling Resistance 8.15 kg / t
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11
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 ▼5
93.4%
Dry 98% Wet 94% Comfort 100% Value 73%
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Dry
Dry Braking 33.2 M 3
Dry Handling 115.4 Km/H
Wet
Wet Braking 48.3 M
Wet Handling 70 Km/H
Straight Aqua 95 Km/H
Comfort
Noise 71 dB ★
Value
Wear 30083 KM
Value 15.12 Price/1000
Price 455
Rolling Resistance 8.98 kg / t
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12
Falken Azenis FK510 ▼5
93.1%
Dry 94% Wet 94% Comfort 99% Value 86%
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Dry
Dry Braking 36 M
Dry Handling 114.8 Km/H
Wet
Wet Braking 48 M
Wet Handling 69.2 Km/H
Straight Aqua 95.5 Km/H
Comfort
Noise 72.1 dB
Value
Wear 39063 KM 2
Value 11.9 Price/1000 ★
Price 465
Rolling Resistance 8.45 kg / t
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13
Fulda SportControl 2 ▼4
92.1%
Dry 96% Wet 93% Comfort 99% Value 72%
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Dry
Dry Braking 34.2 M
Dry Handling 115 Km/H
Wet
Wet Braking 49.5 M
Wet Handling 70.5 Km/H
Straight Aqua 91.7 Km/H
Comfort
Noise 71.5 dB
Value
Wear 27389 KM
Value 19.9 Price/1000
Price 545
Rolling Resistance 7.13 kg / t ★
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14
Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus ▼1
92%
Dry 97% Wet 91% Comfort 100% Value 75%
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Dry
Dry Braking 34 M
Dry Handling 116.1 Km/H
Wet
Wet Braking 51 M
Wet Handling 68.9 Km/H
Straight Aqua 95.2 Km/H
Comfort
Noise 71.3 dB 3
Value
Wear 27838 KM
Value 15.99 Price/1000
Price 445
Rolling Resistance 7.65 kg / t
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15
Kleber Dynaxer UHP
91.7%
Dry 96% Wet 91% Comfort 98% Value 77%
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Dry
Dry Braking 34.1 M
Dry Handling 114.2 Km/H
Wet
Wet Braking 50.5 M
Wet Handling 68.7 Km/H
Straight Aqua 92.5 Km/H
Comfort
Noise 72.2 dB
Value
Wear 31879 KM
Value 15.21 Price/1000
Price 484
Rolling Resistance 7.94 kg / t
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16
Maxxis Victra Sport 5 ▲2
91.6%
Dry 96% Wet 93% Comfort 99% Value 66%
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Dry
Dry Braking 34.8 M
Dry Handling 116.3 Km/H
Wet
Wet Braking 52.2 M
Wet Handling 73.3 Km/H
Straight Aqua 97.2 Km/H 3
Comfort
Noise 72.1 dB
Value
Wear 23348 KM
Value 18.85 Price/1000
Price 440
Rolling Resistance 8.86 kg / t
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17
Zeetex HP2000 vfm ▲3
91.5%
Dry 93% Wet 92% Comfort 99% Value 83%
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Dry
Dry Braking 36 M
Dry Handling 112.5 Km/H
Wet
Wet Braking 49.7 M
Wet Handling 69.5 Km/H
Straight Aqua 90.7 Km/H
Comfort
Noise 71.7 dB
Value
Wear 23348 KM
Value 12.85 Price/1000
Price 300 ★
Rolling Resistance 7.34 kg / t 2
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18
Uniroyal RainSport 3 ▼2
91.4%
Dry 94% Wet 91% Comfort 99% Value 83%
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Dry
Dry Braking 35.7 M
Dry Handling 113.7 Km/H
Wet
Wet Braking 50.6 M
Wet Handling 67.7 Km/H
Straight Aqua 95.3 Km/H
Comfort
Noise 71.8 dB
Value
Wear 35920 KM
Value 13.78 Price/1000
Price 495
Rolling Resistance 7.56 kg / t
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19
Toyo Proxes Sport
91.3%
Dry 94% Wet 93% Comfort 100% Value 67%
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Dry
Dry Braking 35.4 M
Dry Handling 114.9 Km/H
Wet
Wet Braking 49.2 M
Wet Handling 69.6 Km/H
Straight Aqua 96.7 Km/H
Comfort
Noise 71.3 dB 3
Value
Wear 23797 KM
Value 19.75 Price/1000
Price 470
Rolling Resistance 8.3 kg / t
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20
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 ▼6
91.2%
Dry 96% Wet 90% Comfort 99% Value 76%
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Dry
Dry Braking 34.3 M
Dry Handling 114.6 Km/H
Wet
Wet Braking 51.6 M
Wet Handling 68.8 Km/H
Straight Aqua 93.2 Km/H
Comfort
Noise 72.1 dB
Value
Wear 29634 KM
Value 16.87 Price/1000
Price 500
Rolling Resistance 7.4 kg / t 3
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Discussion

21 comments
  1. Rauno Pk archived

    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?

    #5730
    1. TyreReviews Rauno Pk archived

      Perhaps different versions of the tyres due to size differences. 245/45 R18 is quite an odd size so might be a generation behind

      #5732
  2. JA Ranto archived

    Why in the heck they tested old Uniroyal Rainsport 3 and not the new Rainsport 5?

    #5723
    1. TyreReviews JA Ranto archived

      It will be because the 5 wouldn't have been available in the size required at the time of test.

      #5724
  3. Bugra archived

    Where can we find Nexen Nfera SU2? I can see the SU4, is that a successor of SU2 already?

    Thanks in advance

    #5709
    1. TyreReviews Bugra archived

      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

      #5710
  4. Lukica Stipetić archived

    Does anyone have an idea which of these top 10 tires is the most comfortable? The softest to hit.

    #5644
    1. TyreReviews Scour archived

      Thanks :) It's due on the site on monday!

      #5637
      1. Scour TyreReviews archived

        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

        #5638
  6. Denes archived

    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.

    #5622
      1. Denes TyreReviews archived

        Yup, for 580 EUR! :o
        Worth it over the Hankooks (or the Nexens)?

        #5624
        1. TyreReviews Denes archived

          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

          #5625
  7. JoMo archived

    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!

    #5619
  8. Andy Holmes archived

    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! ?

    #5615
    1. TyreReviews Andy Holmes archived

      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

      #5616
      1. Andy Holmes TyreReviews archived

        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...

        #5618
  9. Lulu Bulu archived

    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.

    #5614
    1. TyreReviews Lulu Bulu archived

      Agreed, all three manufacturers are making excellent tyres now

      #5617