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2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test

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

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The overall scores below are calculated using our weighting system. Since the original publication may use a different scoring methodology that wasn't shared, these results may differ from their published rankings. You can adjust the weightings below to explore how different priorities affect the results.
Dry 35%
Wet 50%
Comfort 5%
Value 10%
Dry 35% · Wet 50% · Comfort 5% · Value 10%
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Test Results Data

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# Tyre Total Score Dry Wet Comfort Value
Braking M Handling Km/H Subj. Dry Handling Points % Braking M Handling Km/H Subj. Wet Handling Points Circle m/s Straight Aqua Km/H % Subj. Comfort Points Noise dB Tyre Weight Kg % Rolling Resistance kg / t %
1 ▲1 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 96.8% 33.9 131.8 9 3 94.7% 28.1 2 83.7 10 7.04 2 80.4 2 97.1% 10 71.3 3 9.84 99.7% 8.7 100%
2 ▼1 Continental Sport Contact 6 96.7% 33.5 3 132 9 3 95.3% 26.6 83.2 2 9 2 7.33 83.4 99% 8 3 72 9.99 3 90% 9.5 91.6%
3 ▼2 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 94.8% 33.1 2 133 9 3 96.2% 28.1 2 82.6 8 3 6.94 80.1 3 94.7% 8 3 71.7 9.94 2 90.2% 9.5 91.6%
4 ▼2 Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport 93.7% 34 132.9 10 2 95.7% 28.9 80.5 7 7.03 3 77.9 92.6% 8 3 72.9 10.51 89% 9.3 3 93.6%
5 ▼2 Nokian PowerProof 93.6% 35 130.5 8 92.2% 28.9 83 3 8 3 6.93 78.9 94% 7 72.2 11.05 84.5% 8.7 100%
6 ▼2 Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 92.4% 34.4 131.6 8 93.3% 30 80.9 7 6.99 77.7 91.6% 10 71.2 2 11.78 98.2% 9.7 89.7%
7 ▼6 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 90.6% 32.7 135.9 12 100% 34 76.8 7 6.46 75.9 85.4% 6 72.8 10.76 79.8% 9.8 88.8%
8 ▼3 Toyo Proxes Sport 89.7% 35.4 132 8 92.2% 30.2 79 5 6.62 79.7 88.2% 8 3 72.6 10.4 89.3% 9.9 87.9%
9 ▼7 Bridgestone Potenza S007 RS 88.1% 34.3 134.5 2 9 3 95.1% 34.7 74.9 6 6.79 70.4 84% 8 3 70.8 10.71 90.2% 10.5 82.9%
10 ▼7 Giti GitiSport GTR3 86% 35.9 134.1 3 8 92.3% 37 74.9 5 6.27 73.8 80.5% 8 3 72.3 10.86 89.1% 9.7 89.7%
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Dry
Dry Braking 33.9 M
Dry Handling 131.8 Km/H
Subj. Dry Handling 9 Points 3
Wet
Wet Braking 28.1 M 2
Wet Handling 83.7 Km/H
Subj. Wet Handling 10 Points
Wet Circle 7.04 m/s 2
Straight Aqua 80.4 Km/H 2
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 10 Points
Noise 71.3 dB 3
Tyre Weight 9.84 Kg
Value
Rolling Resistance 8.7 kg / t
Dry 95% Wet 99% Comfort 90% Value 92%
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Dry
Dry Braking 33.5 M 3
Dry Handling 132 Km/H
Subj. Dry Handling 9 Points 3
Wet
Wet Braking 26.6 M
Wet Handling 83.2 Km/H 2
Subj. Wet Handling 9 Points 2
Wet Circle 7.33 m/s
Straight Aqua 83.4 Km/H
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 8 Points 3
Noise 72 dB
Tyre Weight 9.99 Kg 3
Value
Rolling Resistance 9.5 kg / t
Dry 96% Wet 95% Comfort 90% Value 92%
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Dry
Dry Braking 33.1 M 2
Dry Handling 133 Km/H
Subj. Dry Handling 9 Points 3
Wet
Wet Braking 28.1 M 2
Wet Handling 82.6 Km/H
Subj. Wet Handling 8 Points 3
Wet Circle 6.94 m/s
Straight Aqua 80.1 Km/H 3
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 8 Points 3
Noise 71.7 dB
Tyre Weight 9.94 Kg 2
Value
Rolling Resistance 9.5 kg / t
Dry 96% Wet 93% Comfort 89% Value 94%
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Dry
Dry Braking 34 M
Dry Handling 132.9 Km/H
Subj. Dry Handling 10 Points 2
Wet
Wet Braking 28.9 M
Wet Handling 80.5 Km/H
Subj. Wet Handling 7 Points
Wet Circle 7.03 m/s 3
Straight Aqua 77.9 Km/H
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 8 Points 3
Noise 72.9 dB
Tyre Weight 10.51 Kg
Value
Rolling Resistance 9.3 kg / t 3
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93.6%
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Dry
Dry Braking 35 M
Dry Handling 130.5 Km/H
Subj. Dry Handling 8 Points
Wet
Wet Braking 28.9 M
Wet Handling 83 Km/H 3
Subj. Wet Handling 8 Points 3
Wet Circle 6.93 m/s
Straight Aqua 78.9 Km/H
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 7 Points
Noise 72.2 dB
Tyre Weight 11.05 Kg
Value
Rolling Resistance 8.7 kg / t
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Dry
Dry Braking 34.4 M
Dry Handling 131.6 Km/H
Subj. Dry Handling 8 Points
Wet
Wet Braking 30 M
Wet Handling 80.9 Km/H
Subj. Wet Handling 7 Points
Wet Circle 6.99 m/s
Straight Aqua 77.7 Km/H
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 10 Points
Noise 71.2 dB 2
Tyre Weight 11.78 Kg
Value
Rolling Resistance 9.7 kg / t
Dry 100% Wet 85% Comfort 80% Value 89%
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Dry
Dry Braking 32.7 M
Dry Handling 135.9 Km/H
Subj. Dry Handling 12 Points
Wet
Wet Braking 34 M
Wet Handling 76.8 Km/H
Subj. Wet Handling 7 Points
Wet Circle 6.46 m/s
Straight Aqua 75.9 Km/H
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 6 Points
Noise 72.8 dB
Tyre Weight 10.76 Kg
Value
Rolling Resistance 9.8 kg / t
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89.7%
Dry 92% Wet 88% Comfort 89% Value 88%
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Dry
Dry Braking 35.4 M
Dry Handling 132 Km/H
Subj. Dry Handling 8 Points
Wet
Wet Braking 30.2 M
Wet Handling 79 Km/H
Subj. Wet Handling 5 Points
Wet Circle 6.62 m/s
Straight Aqua 79.7 Km/H
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 8 Points 3
Noise 72.6 dB
Tyre Weight 10.4 Kg
Value
Rolling Resistance 9.9 kg / t
Dry 95% Wet 84% Comfort 90% Value 83%
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Dry
Dry Braking 34.3 M
Dry Handling 134.5 Km/H 2
Subj. Dry Handling 9 Points 3
Wet
Wet Braking 34.7 M
Wet Handling 74.9 Km/H
Subj. Wet Handling 6 Points
Wet Circle 6.79 m/s
Straight Aqua 70.4 Km/H
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 8 Points 3
Noise 70.8 dB
Tyre Weight 10.71 Kg
Value
Rolling Resistance 10.5 kg / t
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86%
Dry 92% Wet 81% Comfort 89% Value 90%
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Dry
Dry Braking 35.9 M
Dry Handling 134.1 Km/H 3
Subj. Dry Handling 8 Points
Wet
Wet Braking 37 M
Wet Handling 74.9 Km/H
Subj. Wet Handling 5 Points
Wet Circle 6.27 m/s
Straight Aqua 73.8 Km/H
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 8 Points 3
Noise 72.3 dB
Tyre Weight 10.86 Kg
Value
Rolling Resistance 9.7 kg / t
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Scores are colour-coded from red (weakest) through yellow to green (strongest) to help you quickly spot each tyre's strengths and weaknesses.
The original test ranking is shown in the # column. Arrows indicate how each tyre moves when your custom weighting is applied.

Discussion

16 comments
  1. Morgan Andersson archived

    Hi. You say "the updated Vorti stands for comfort over dynamics." Is it the Vredestein Vorti Plus tested here, or an updated version of the old Vorti? A bit confusing, as EVO's test of Vorti from 2020 (same year) complained about low comfort. Could you please help clarify?
    Thanks a lot for your help,
    Morgan

    #7514
      1. Morgan Andersson TyreReviews archived

        Fully understand!!
        What 19" UHP tyres would you recommend for max. comfort, i.e. ride refinement and low cabin noise? Good handling and safety sure is a must, but I don't take the car to the race track. Michelin PS4, I assume? And think also Falken FK510 in that size? Any other suggestions?

        #7520
        1. TyreReviews Morgan Andersson archived

          Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 is also a great balanced tyre!

          #7523
  2. Tony archived

    Hello tyre reviews, first congrats for your site it was really difficult before to have data’s on tyres so many thanks ?. I wrote to you because I m a bit loss with all possibilities of tyres we have, I bought an audi S3 8v 300hp with Michelin primacy 4 (225/40/R18/92/Y)and I want to change my tyres for something with a lot of sporty feeling but keeping safety on road in wet conditions. I hesitate between Michelin pilot sport 4 (4s is not available in ??) Goodyear eagle F1 supersport or asymmetric 5 so my question is what tyre you could recommend for a sporty feeling on Road ( I never go in racetrack but I like sport steering feel) ? I wish you all the best to continue your reviews ?

    #6118
    1. TyreReviews Tony archived

      Thank you for the kind words. In this case I would go for the f1 supersport or continental PremiumContact 6 as this is a surprisingly sporty feeling tyre in 18"

      #6119
  3. Jetronic archived

    What a nice test to see what you potentially sacrifice by going to a more sporty tyre!
    It is easy to get excited by the promises of extra grip and handling with uuhp or road legal trackday tyres, yet half the time the conditions on the road aren't suite to get them in their sweet spot. It is the equivalent of running a nordic winter tyre on mostly clear roads...

    #5752
  4. Maroš Uhrin archived

    Hello from Slovakia. I really like your website, I'm looking for summer tyre for my VW Golf GTI mk5 (225/45 R17), what will be used approximately 90% on road and 10% on track. Could you advice me some tyre to 100€, please? Most I like Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5, but I'm also considering about Michelin Pilot Sport 4, Continental PremiumContact 6 and Nankang NS-2R. With Nankang NS-2R I affraid of driving on wet road and noise level.

    #5717
    1. TyreReviews Maroš Uhrin archived

      Forget Nankang, it doesn't have the wet grip of the others. As for the other three, they're all amazing, so buy whatever you prefer. One caveat is that I have seen the Conti wear very quickly on track. I really like the Goodyear for mixed road/track

      #5718
  5. Lukica Stipetić archived

    Great test, the only bother of me is where for "Vredestein Ultrac Worty" a comment like this: "lower grip levels in the wet" when the results in the table indicate otherwise! '

    #5660
    1. TyreReviews Lukica Stipetić archived

      6th in wet braking and 5th in wet handling means the tyre does have lower levels of wet grip than the best in its category. The wet braking was 3.4 meters behind the winner, which is a very large gap.

      #5661
      1. Purchaser TyreReviews archived

        Hey, waiting for the 2020 best summer tyres video so badly. When will it be live? Thanks!

        #5670
        1. TyreReviews Purchaser archived

          Sadly covid-19 has stopped all filming in the UK so I'm not sure when I'll be able to do this. Looking at options now.

          #5671