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2020 ViBilagare SUV Tyre Test

Jonathan Benson
Data analyzed and reviewed by Jonathan Benson
6 min read Updated
Contents
  1. Introduction
  2. Dry
  3. Wet
  4. Environment
  5. Results
  6. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
  7. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
  8. Nokian Hakka Blue 2 SUV
  9. Bridgestone Turanza T005
  10. Vredestein Ultrac Satin
  11. Pirelli Scorpion Verde
  12. Nankang AS1
  13. Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2

Test Publication:
Vi Bilagare
225/60 R18 8 tyres 4 categories
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Test Publication:
Vi Bilagare
Read the original test at Vi Bilagare →
Test Size: 225/60 R18
Tyres Tested: 8 tyres
Test Categories:
4 categories (8 tests)
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The excellent Swedish publication ViBilagare has just released their 2020 summer SUV tyre test. Testing seven of the most popular on-road 225/60 R18 tyres, ViBilagare also included the the mild all-terrain Continental CrossContact LX2 tyre as a very useful benchmark as to how much on-road performance you lose out on by fitting one of the very best mild off-road tyres on the market.

As usual, we'll summarise the important data from the test below, and recommend you head over to the brilliant ViBilagare website for a more in depth look.

Dry

Dry braking was led by the new Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV, stopping the test BMW X3 0.3 meters ahead of the second placed Bridgestone Turanza T005 and 0.7 meters ahead of the third placed Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5. The premium mild all-terrain tyre was considerably worse than even the worst pure on-road SUV tyre, stopping the vehicle a huge seven meters later than the test winning Michelin.

Dry Braking

Spread: 6.20 M (18.3%)|Avg: 36.46 M
Dry braking in meters (Lower is better)
  1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
    33.90 M
  2. Bridgestone Turanza T005
    34.20 M
  3. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
    34.60 M
  4. Pirelli Scorpion Verde
    36.90 M
  5. Nokian Hakka Blue 2 SUV
    36.90 M
  6. Vredestein Ultrac Satin
    37.10 M
  7. Nankang AS1
    38.00 M
  8. Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2
    40.10 M

Dry handling was again led by Bridgestone, Goodyear and Michelin, but this time the Goodyear and Bridgestone SUV tyres had the advantage, tying on a 66.4 second lap time, with Michelin 0.4 seconds behind. Again, the mild all-terrain tyre struggled, early 2 seconds off the pace.

Dry Handling

Spread: 1.70 s (2.6%)|Avg: 67.03 s
Dry handling time in seconds (Lower is better)
  1. Bridgestone Turanza T005
    66.40 s
  2. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
    66.40 s
  3. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
    66.80 s
  4. Pirelli Scorpion Verde
    67.00 s
  5. Vredestein Ultrac Satin
    67.00 s
  6. Nokian Hakka Blue 2 SUV
    67.00 s
  7. Nankang AS1
    67.50 s
  8. Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2
    68.10 s

Wet

Wet braking was again won by Michelin, with a more significant advantage over the rest of the tyres than in the dry.

Wet Braking

Spread: 4.80 M (22.3%)|Avg: 23.99 M
Wet braking in meters (Lower is better)
  1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
    21.50 M
  2. Bridgestone Turanza T005
    22.70 M
  3. Nokian Hakka Blue 2 SUV
    22.90 M
  4. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
    23.60 M
  5. Pirelli Scorpion Verde
    24.50 M
  6. Vredestein Ultrac Satin
    24.80 M
  7. Nankang AS1
    25.60 M
  8. Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2
    26.30 M

Michelins wet advantage continued to the wet handling and straight aquaplane testing, with Goodyear, Bridgestone and Nokian also performing well in all wet tests. Sadly, the mild off-road tyre didn't perform any better in the wet than it did in the dry, losing all three of the wet tests.

Wet Handling

Spread: 6.42 s (9%)|Avg: 74.47 s
Wet handling time in seconds (Lower is better)
  1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
    71.59 s
  2. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
    71.82 s
  3. Bridgestone Turanza T005
    72.84 s
  4. Nokian Hakka Blue 2 SUV
    72.97 s
  5. Vredestein Ultrac Satin
    74.51 s
  6. Pirelli Scorpion Verde
    76.20 s
  7. Nankang AS1
    77.79 s
  8. Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2
    78.01 s

Straight Aqua

Spread: 14.40 Km/H (15.9%)|Avg: 83.68 Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H (Higher is better)
  1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
    90.40 Km/H
  2. Nokian Hakka Blue 2 SUV
    88.40 Km/H
  3. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
    88.10 Km/H
  4. Vredestein Ultrac Satin
    87.20 Km/H
  5. Pirelli Scorpion Verde
    80.20 Km/H
  6. Bridgestone Turanza T005
    80.00 Km/H
  7. Nankang AS1
    79.10 Km/H
  8. Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2
    76.00 Km/H

Environment

ViBilagare did an excellent job of rating each tyres subjective comfort rating, which is how the tyre feels and sounds in the cabin, rather than a simple drive by noise test.

All eight tyres were close, but as we've seen in other tests the Nokian Hakka Blue 2 SUV and Vredestein Ultrac Satin both provide excellent levels of comfort while driving on all surfaces. The mild all-terrain tyre finally excelled in a test, matching the very best of the on-road tyres in comfort levels.

Subj. Comfort

Spread: 2.00 Points (50%)|Avg: 3.13 Points
Subjective Comfort Score (Higher is better)
  1. Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2
    4.00 Points
  2. Vredestein Ultrac Satin
    4.00 Points
  3. Nokian Hakka Blue 2 SUV
    4.00 Points
  4. Nankang AS1
    3.00 Points
  5. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
    3.00 Points
  6. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
    3.00 Points
  7. Pirelli Scorpion Verde
    2.00 Points
  8. Bridgestone Turanza T005
    2.00 Points

The subjective noise test results were close. ViBilagare also tested objective drive-by external noise at two different speeds on two different surfaces, so head over to their website to see the full results.

Subj. Noise

Spread: 2.00 Points (50%)|Avg: 3.13 Points
Subjective in car noise levels (Higher is better)
  1. Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2
    4.00 Points
  2. Vredestein Ultrac Satin
    4.00 Points
  3. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
    4.00 Points
  4. Nokian Hakka Blue 2 SUV
    4.00 Points
  5. Nankang AS1
    3.00 Points
  6. Pirelli Scorpion Verde
    2.00 Points
  7. Bridgestone Turanza T005
    2.00 Points
  8. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
    2.00 Points

The rolling resistance testing was also close, but as seen in other tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 has an advantage over its premium rivals.

Rolling Resistance

Spread: 0.32 kg / t (6.4%)|Avg: 5.13 kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t (Lower is better)
  1. Bridgestone Turanza T005
    4.97 kg / t
  2. Pirelli Scorpion Verde
    5.07 kg / t
  3. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
    5.08 kg / t
  4. Nokian Hakka Blue 2 SUV
    5.10 kg / t
  5. Vredestein Ultrac Satin
    5.17 kg / t
  6. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
    5.18 kg / t
  7. Nankang AS1
    5.19 kg / t
  8. Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2
    5.29 kg / t
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Estimates based on typical driving conditions. Rolling resistance accounts for approximately 20% of IC vehicle fuel consumption and 25% of EV energy consumption. Actual savings vary based on driving style, vehicle weight, road conditions, and tyre age. For comparative purposes only. Lifetime savings based on a 40,000km / 25,000 mile tread life.

Results

1st

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

225/60 R18
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 1st 33.9 M 100%
Dry Handling 3rd 66.8 s 66.4 s +0.4 s 99.4%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 1st 21.5 M 100%
Wet Handling 1st 71.59 s 100%
Straight Aqua 1st 90.4 Km/H 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Subj. Comfort 4th 3 Points 4 Points -1 Points 75%
Subj. Noise 6th 2 Points 4 Points -2 Points 50%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Rolling Resistance 6th 5.18 kg / t 4.97 kg / t +0.21 kg / t 95.95%
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2nd

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

225/60 R18
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 3rd 34.6 M 33.9 M +0.7 M 97.98%
Dry Handling 1st 66.4 s 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 4th 23.6 M 21.5 M +2.1 M 91.1%
Wet Handling 2nd 71.82 s 71.59 s +0.23 s 99.68%
Straight Aqua 3rd 88.1 Km/H 90.4 Km/H -2.3 Km/H 97.46%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Subj. Comfort 4th 3 Points 4 Points -1 Points 75%
Subj. Noise 1st 4 Points 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Rolling Resistance 3rd 5.08 kg / t 4.97 kg / t +0.11 kg / t 97.83%
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3rd

Nokian Hakka Blue 2 SUV

225/60 R18
Nokian Hakka Blue 2 SUV
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 4th 36.9 M 33.9 M +3 M 91.87%
Dry Handling 4th 67 s 66.4 s +0.6 s 99.1%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 3rd 22.9 M 21.5 M +1.4 M 93.89%
Wet Handling 4th 72.97 s 71.59 s +1.38 s 98.11%
Straight Aqua 2nd 88.4 Km/H 90.4 Km/H -2 Km/H 97.79%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Subj. Comfort 1st 4 Points 100%
Subj. Noise 1st 4 Points 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Rolling Resistance 4th 5.1 kg / t 4.97 kg / t +0.13 kg / t 97.45%
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4th

Bridgestone Turanza T005

225/60 R18
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 2nd 34.2 M 33.9 M +0.3 M 99.12%
Dry Handling 1st 66.4 s 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 2nd 22.7 M 21.5 M +1.2 M 94.71%
Wet Handling 3rd 72.84 s 71.59 s +1.25 s 98.28%
Straight Aqua 6th 80 Km/H 90.4 Km/H -10.4 Km/H 88.5%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Subj. Comfort 7th 2 Points 4 Points -2 Points 50%
Subj. Noise 6th 2 Points 4 Points -2 Points 50%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Rolling Resistance 1st 4.97 kg / t 100%
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5th

Vredestein Ultrac Satin

225/60 R18
Vredestein Ultrac Satin
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 6th 37.1 M 33.9 M +3.2 M 91.37%
Dry Handling 4th 67 s 66.4 s +0.6 s 99.1%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 6th 24.8 M 21.5 M +3.3 M 86.69%
Wet Handling 5th 74.51 s 71.59 s +2.92 s 96.08%
Straight Aqua 4th 87.2 Km/H 90.4 Km/H -3.2 Km/H 96.46%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Subj. Comfort 1st 4 Points 100%
Subj. Noise 1st 4 Points 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Rolling Resistance 5th 5.17 kg / t 4.97 kg / t +0.2 kg / t 96.13%
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6th

Pirelli Scorpion Verde

225/60 R18
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 4th 36.9 M 33.9 M +3 M 91.87%
Dry Handling 4th 67 s 66.4 s +0.6 s 99.1%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 5th 24.5 M 21.5 M +3 M 87.76%
Wet Handling 6th 76.2 s 71.59 s +4.61 s 93.95%
Straight Aqua 5th 80.2 Km/H 90.4 Km/H -10.2 Km/H 88.72%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Subj. Comfort 7th 2 Points 4 Points -2 Points 50%
Subj. Noise 6th 2 Points 4 Points -2 Points 50%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Rolling Resistance 2nd 5.07 kg / t 4.97 kg / t +0.1 kg / t 98.03%
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7th

Nankang AS1

225/60 R18
Nankang AS1
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 7th 38 M 33.9 M +4.1 M 89.21%
Dry Handling 7th 67.5 s 66.4 s +1.1 s 98.37%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 7th 25.6 M 21.5 M +4.1 M 83.98%
Wet Handling 7th 77.79 s 71.59 s +6.2 s 92.03%
Straight Aqua 7th 79.1 Km/H 90.4 Km/H -11.3 Km/H 87.5%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Subj. Comfort 4th 3 Points 4 Points -1 Points 75%
Subj. Noise 5th 3 Points 4 Points -1 Points 75%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Rolling Resistance 7th 5.19 kg / t 4.97 kg / t +0.22 kg / t 95.76%
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8th

Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2

225/60 R18
Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 8th 40.1 M 33.9 M +6.2 M 84.54%
Dry Handling 8th 68.1 s 66.4 s +1.7 s 97.5%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 8th 26.3 M 21.5 M +4.8 M 81.75%
Wet Handling 8th 78.01 s 71.59 s +6.42 s 91.77%
Straight Aqua 8th 76 Km/H 90.4 Km/H -14.4 Km/H 84.07%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Subj. Comfort 1st 4 Points 100%
Subj. Noise 1st 4 Points 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Rolling Resistance 8th 5.29 kg / t 4.97 kg / t +0.32 kg / t 93.95%
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Discussion

1 comment
  1. dufonrafal . archived

    Those new Michelin and Goodyear are really nice, those brands (including Dunlop with Goodyear) are always my top two choice for tyres.

    This Nokian is a really nice surprise, especially for the confort, something important to me.

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