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2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP 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. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
  7. Continental Premium Contact 6
  8. Pirelli P Zero PZ4
  9. Michelin Pilot Sport 4
  10. Falken Azenis FK510
  11. Nokian PowerProof
  12. Maxxis Victra Sport 5
  13. Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
  14. Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
  15. Nexen N Fera Sport SU2

Test Publication:
Auto Zeitung
225/40 R18 10 tyres 4 categories
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Test Size: 225/40 R18
Tyres Tested: 10 tyres
Test Categories:
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The 2021 summer tyre test season is kicking off early, with the excellent team at Auto Zeitung publishing their 10 set 225/40 R18 summer tyre test during February!

As this test is out so early in the season, it means the testing would have been completed in late 2020, which means it's missing the new Bridgestone Potenza Sport, but it's still an excellent start to the year as AZ always dig into the subjectiveness of the tyres, covering dry handling, wet handling and comfort!

All testing was carried out using a Seat Leon FR, and the popular 225/40 R18 UHP tyre size should cover many mid-sized sporty cars, including the ever popular VW Golf, the front of a BMW 1 Series, the Audi TT and many other vehicles.

Dry

It might be a new year, but it's not a new result for dry braking testing, with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 once again taking the top spot by a significant margin, over the Continental PremiumContact 6. Maxxis also had an impressive showing with the ever impressive Maxxis Victra Sport 5.

Dry Braking

Spread: 1.90 M (5.5%)|Avg: 35.21 M
Dry braking in meters (100 - 0 km/h) (Lower is better)
  1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4
    34.30 M
  2. Continental Premium Contact 6
    34.70 M
  3. Maxxis Victra Sport 5
    34.80 M
  4. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
    35.10 M
  5. Pirelli P Zero PZ4
    35.20 M
  6. Falken Azenis FK510
    35.40 M
  7. Nokian PowerProof
    35.40 M
  8. Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
    35.50 M
  9. Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
    35.50 M
  10. Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
    36.20 M

Dry handling played to the Continentals sharp steering, giving the German tyre an impressive win during dry handling. Michelin, Maxxis, Goodyear and Hankook all followed closely in a tight group.

Dry Handling

Spread: 0.90 s (1.3%)|Avg: 69.21 s
Dry handling time in seconds (Lower is better)
  1. Continental Premium Contact 6
    68.80 s
  2. Michelin Pilot Sport 4
    69.00 s
  3. Maxxis Victra Sport 5
    69.00 s
  4. Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
    69.10 s
  5. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
    69.10 s
  6. Pirelli P Zero PZ4
    69.20 s
  7. Nokian PowerProof
    69.20 s
  8. Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
    69.40 s
  9. Falken Azenis FK510
    69.60 s
  10. Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
    69.70 s

Subjective handling was also very close, with only Continental ahead of the tyres that impressed during dry handling.

Subj. Dry Handling

Spread: 6.00 Points (60%)|Avg: 7.60 Points
Subjective Dry Handling Score (Higher is better)
  1. Continental Premium Contact 6
    10.00 Points
  2. Michelin Pilot Sport 4
    9.00 Points
  3. Pirelli P Zero PZ4
    9.00 Points
  4. Maxxis Victra Sport 5
    9.00 Points
  5. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
    9.00 Points
  6. Nokian PowerProof
    8.00 Points
  7. Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
    7.00 Points
  8. Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
    6.00 Points
  9. Falken Azenis FK510
    5.00 Points
  10. Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
    4.00 Points

Wet

Goodyear and Continental lead the way during wet braking testing, with the Goodyear Asymmetric 5 taking its first win. Falken again impressed with the FK510.

Wet Braking

Spread: 8.70 M (20.8%)|Avg: 46.24 M
Wet braking in meters (100 - 0 km/h) (Lower is better)
  1. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
    41.90 M
  2. Continental Premium Contact 6
    42.10 M
  3. Falken Azenis FK510
    42.80 M
  4. Michelin Pilot Sport 4
    44.80 M
  5. Pirelli P Zero PZ4
    45.10 M
  6. Nokian PowerProof
    46.60 M
  7. Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
    48.70 M
  8. Maxxis Victra Sport 5
    49.70 M
  9. Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
    50.10 M
  10. Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
    50.60 M

Wet handling brought another new winner, this time Pirelli with the Pirelli P Zero PZ4. Goodyear and Continental, which did so well during wet braking, dropped down the order during wet handling.

Wet Handling

Spread: 2.30 s (3.7%)|Avg: 63.39 s
Wet handling time in seconds (Lower is better)
  1. Pirelli P Zero PZ4
    62.60 s
  2. Nokian PowerProof
    62.90 s
  3. Michelin Pilot Sport 4
    63.10 s
  4. Maxxis Victra Sport 5
    63.20 s
  5. Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
    63.30 s
  6. Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
    63.30 s
  7. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
    63.40 s
  8. Falken Azenis FK510
    63.50 s
  9. Continental Premium Contact 6
    63.70 s
  10. Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
    64.90 s

Pirelli also proved to have the best subjective wet handling, with the testers reporting a neutral balance and impressive feedback.

Subj. Wet Handling

Spread: 7.00 Points (70%)|Avg: 6.80 Points
Subjective Wet Handling Score (Higher is better)
  1. Pirelli P Zero PZ4
    10.00 Points
  2. Nokian PowerProof
    9.00 Points
  3. Maxxis Victra Sport 5
    8.00 Points
  4. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
    8.00 Points
  5. Falken Azenis FK510
    7.00 Points
  6. Michelin Pilot Sport 4
    6.00 Points
  7. Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
    6.00 Points
  8. Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
    6.00 Points
  9. Continental Premium Contact 6
    5.00 Points
  10. Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
    3.00 Points

Dunlop, which struggled in the dry, had the best aquaplaning resistance by a large margin.

Straight Aqua

Spread: 5.10 Km/H (7%)|Avg: 70.46 Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H (Higher is better)
  1. Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
    73.30 Km/H
  2. Continental Premium Contact 6
    71.70 Km/H
  3. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
    71.50 Km/H
  4. Falken Azenis FK510
    70.60 Km/H
  5. Michelin Pilot Sport 4
    70.40 Km/H
  6. Nokian PowerProof
    69.90 Km/H
  7. Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
    69.80 Km/H
  8. Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
    69.70 Km/H
  9. Maxxis Victra Sport 5
    69.50 Km/H
  10. Pirelli P Zero PZ4
    68.20 Km/H

Environment

Nexen was the standout of subjective comfort scoring with the N Fera Sport SU2.

Subj. Comfort

Spread: 3.00 Points (33.3%)|Avg: 7.40 Points
Subjective Comfort Score (Higher is better)
  1. Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
    9.00 Points
  2. Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
    8.00 Points
  3. Continental Premium Contact 6
    8.00 Points
  4. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
    8.00 Points
  5. Michelin Pilot Sport 4
    7.00 Points
  6. Falken Azenis FK510
    7.00 Points
  7. Pirelli P Zero PZ4
    7.00 Points
  8. Maxxis Victra Sport 5
    7.00 Points
  9. Nokian PowerProof
    7.00 Points
  10. Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
    6.00 Points

The Nexen also proved to have the lowest external drive by noise.

Noise

Spread: 2.80 dB (4.1%)|Avg: 70.67 dB
External noise in dB (Lower is better)
  1. Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
    69.10 dB
  2. Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
    69.80 dB
  3. Pirelli P Zero PZ4
    69.80 dB
  4. Falken Azenis FK510
    70.40 dB
  5. Maxxis Victra Sport 5
    71.00 dB
  6. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
    71.00 dB
  7. Michelin Pilot Sport 4
    71.10 dB
  8. Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
    71.20 dB
  9. Continental Premium Contact 6
    71.40 dB
  10. Nokian PowerProof
    71.90 dB

The Dunlop won its second test, having the lowest rolling resistance on test. Falken, Nexen and in particular, Pirelli had significantly higher rolling resistance than the group.

Rolling Resistance

Spread: 1.61 kg / t (19.2%)|Avg: 8.89 kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t (Lower is better)
  1. Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
    8.38 kg / t
  2. Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
    8.50 kg / t
  3. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
    8.60 kg / t
  4. Michelin Pilot Sport 4
    8.64 kg / t
  5. Nokian PowerProof
    8.66 kg / t
  6. Maxxis Victra Sport 5
    8.78 kg / t
  7. Continental Premium Contact 6
    8.88 kg / t
  8. Falken Azenis FK510
    9.23 kg / t
  9. Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
    9.27 kg / t
  10. Pirelli P Zero PZ4
    9.99 kg / t
19,000 km
£1.45/L
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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.

Below is the price for a full set of tyres in the local currency (Euros)

Price

Spread: 140.00 (46.7%)|Avg: 367.00
Price in local currency (Lower is better)
  1. Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
    300.00
  2. Nokian PowerProof
    310.00
  3. Falken Azenis FK510
    340.00
  4. Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
    350.00
  5. Pirelli P Zero PZ4
    360.00
  6. Maxxis Victra Sport 5
    370.00
  7. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
    390.00
  8. Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
    400.00
  9. Continental Premium Contact 6
    410.00
  10. Michelin Pilot Sport 4
    440.00

Results

1st

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

225/40 R18 92Y
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
  • EU Label: E/A/71
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 4th 35.1 M 34.3 M +0.8 M 97.72%
Dry Handling 4th 69.1 s 68.8 s +0.3 s 99.57%
Subj. Dry Handling 2nd 9 Points 10 Points -1 Points 90%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 1st 41.9 M 100%
Wet Handling 7th 63.4 s 62.6 s +0.8 s 98.74%
Subj. Wet Handling 3rd 8 Points 10 Points -2 Points 80%
Straight Aqua 3rd 71.5 Km/H 73.3 Km/H -1.8 Km/H 97.54%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Subj. Comfort 2nd 8 Points 9 Points -1 Points 88.89%
Noise 5th 71 dB 69.1 dB +1.9 dB 97.32%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Price 7th 390 300 +90 76.92%
Rolling Resistance 3rd 8.6 kg / t 8.38 kg / t +0.22 kg / t 97.44%
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2nd

Continental Premium Contact 6

225/40 R18 92Y
Continental Premium Contact 6
  • EU Label: C/A/72
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 2nd 34.7 M 34.3 M +0.4 M 98.85%
Dry Handling 1st 68.8 s 100%
Subj. Dry Handling 1st 10 Points 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 2nd 42.1 M 41.9 M +0.2 M 99.52%
Wet Handling 9th 63.7 s 62.6 s +1.1 s 98.27%
Subj. Wet Handling 9th 5 Points 10 Points -5 Points 50%
Straight Aqua 2nd 71.7 Km/H 73.3 Km/H -1.6 Km/H 97.82%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Subj. Comfort 2nd 8 Points 9 Points -1 Points 88.89%
Noise 9th 71.4 dB 69.1 dB +2.3 dB 96.78%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Price 9th 410 300 +110 73.17%
Rolling Resistance 7th 8.88 kg / t 8.38 kg / t +0.5 kg / t 94.37%
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3rd

Pirelli P Zero PZ4

225/40 R18 92Y
Pirelli P Zero PZ4
  • EU Label: E/A/68
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 5th 35.2 M 34.3 M +0.9 M 97.44%
Dry Handling 6th 69.2 s 68.8 s +0.4 s 99.42%
Subj. Dry Handling 2nd 9 Points 10 Points -1 Points 90%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 5th 45.1 M 41.9 M +3.2 M 92.9%
Wet Handling 1st 62.6 s 100%
Subj. Wet Handling 1st 10 Points 100%
Straight Aqua 10th 68.2 Km/H 73.3 Km/H -5.1 Km/H 93.04%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Subj. Comfort 5th 7 Points 9 Points -2 Points 77.78%
Noise 2nd 69.8 dB 69.1 dB +0.7 dB 99%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Price 5th 360 300 +60 83.33%
Rolling Resistance 10th 9.99 kg / t 8.38 kg / t +1.61 kg / t 83.88%
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4th

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

225/40 R18 92Y
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
  • EU Label: C/A/71
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 1st 34.3 M 100%
Dry Handling 2nd 69 s 68.8 s +0.2 s 99.71%
Subj. Dry Handling 2nd 9 Points 10 Points -1 Points 90%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 4th 44.8 M 41.9 M +2.9 M 93.53%
Wet Handling 3rd 63.1 s 62.6 s +0.5 s 99.21%
Subj. Wet Handling 6th 6 Points 10 Points -4 Points 60%
Straight Aqua 5th 70.4 Km/H 73.3 Km/H -2.9 Km/H 96.04%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Subj. Comfort 5th 7 Points 9 Points -2 Points 77.78%
Noise 7th 71.1 dB 69.1 dB +2 dB 97.19%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Price 10th 440 300 +140 68.18%
Rolling Resistance 4th 8.64 kg / t 8.38 kg / t +0.26 kg / t 96.99%
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5th

Falken Azenis FK510

225/40 R18 92Y
Falken Azenis FK510
  • EU Label: E/A/69
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 6th 35.4 M 34.3 M +1.1 M 96.89%
Dry Handling 9th 69.6 s 68.8 s +0.8 s 98.85%
Subj. Dry Handling 9th 5 Points 10 Points -5 Points 50%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 3rd 42.8 M 41.9 M +0.9 M 97.9%
Wet Handling 8th 63.5 s 62.6 s +0.9 s 98.58%
Subj. Wet Handling 5th 7 Points 10 Points -3 Points 70%
Straight Aqua 4th 70.6 Km/H 73.3 Km/H -2.7 Km/H 96.32%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Subj. Comfort 5th 7 Points 9 Points -2 Points 77.78%
Noise 4th 70.4 dB 69.1 dB +1.3 dB 98.15%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Price 3rd 340 300 +40 88.24%
Rolling Resistance 8th 9.23 kg / t 8.38 kg / t +0.85 kg / t 90.79%
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6th

Nokian PowerProof

225/40 R18 92Y
Nokian PowerProof
  • EU Label: C/A/69
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 6th 35.4 M 34.3 M +1.1 M 96.89%
Dry Handling 6th 69.2 s 68.8 s +0.4 s 99.42%
Subj. Dry Handling 6th 8 Points 10 Points -2 Points 80%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 6th 46.6 M 41.9 M +4.7 M 89.91%
Wet Handling 2nd 62.9 s 62.6 s +0.3 s 99.52%
Subj. Wet Handling 2nd 9 Points 10 Points -1 Points 90%
Straight Aqua 6th 69.9 Km/H 73.3 Km/H -3.4 Km/H 95.36%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Subj. Comfort 5th 7 Points 9 Points -2 Points 77.78%
Noise 10th 71.9 dB 69.1 dB +2.8 dB 96.11%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Price 2nd 310 300 +10 96.77%
Rolling Resistance 5th 8.66 kg / t 8.38 kg / t +0.28 kg / t 96.77%
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7th

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

225/40 R18 92Y
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
  • EU Label: C/A/72
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 3rd 34.8 M 34.3 M +0.5 M 98.56%
Dry Handling 2nd 69 s 68.8 s +0.2 s 99.71%
Subj. Dry Handling 2nd 9 Points 10 Points -1 Points 90%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 8th 49.7 M 41.9 M +7.8 M 84.31%
Wet Handling 4th 63.2 s 62.6 s +0.6 s 99.05%
Subj. Wet Handling 3rd 8 Points 10 Points -2 Points 80%
Straight Aqua 9th 69.5 Km/H 73.3 Km/H -3.8 Km/H 94.82%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Subj. Comfort 5th 7 Points 9 Points -2 Points 77.78%
Noise 5th 71 dB 69.1 dB +1.9 dB 97.32%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Price 6th 370 300 +70 81.08%
Rolling Resistance 6th 8.78 kg / t 8.38 kg / t +0.4 kg / t 95.44%
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8th

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

225/40 R18 92Y
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
  • EU Label: C/A/68
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 10th 36.2 M 34.3 M +1.9 M 94.75%
Dry Handling 10th 69.7 s 68.8 s +0.9 s 98.71%
Subj. Dry Handling 10th 4 Points 10 Points -6 Points 40%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 7th 48.7 M 41.9 M +6.8 M 86.04%
Wet Handling 5th 63.3 s 62.6 s +0.7 s 98.89%
Subj. Wet Handling 6th 6 Points 10 Points -4 Points 60%
Straight Aqua 1st 73.3 Km/H 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Subj. Comfort 2nd 8 Points 9 Points -1 Points 88.89%
Noise 2nd 69.8 dB 69.1 dB +0.7 dB 99%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Price 8th 400 300 +100 75%
Rolling Resistance 1st 8.38 kg / t 100%
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9th

Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3

225/40 R18 92Y
Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
  • EU Label: E/A/72
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 8th 35.5 M 34.3 M +1.2 M 96.62%
Dry Handling 4th 69.1 s 68.8 s +0.3 s 99.57%
Subj. Dry Handling 7th 7 Points 10 Points -3 Points 70%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 10th 50.6 M 41.9 M +8.7 M 82.81%
Wet Handling 5th 63.3 s 62.6 s +0.7 s 98.89%
Subj. Wet Handling 6th 6 Points 10 Points -4 Points 60%
Straight Aqua 7th 69.8 Km/H 73.3 Km/H -3.5 Km/H 95.23%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Subj. Comfort 10th 6 Points 9 Points -3 Points 66.67%
Noise 8th 71.2 dB 69.1 dB +2.1 dB 97.05%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Price 4th 350 300 +50 85.71%
Rolling Resistance 2nd 8.5 kg / t 8.38 kg / t +0.12 kg / t 98.59%
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10th

Nexen N Fera Sport SU2

225/40 R18 92Y
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
  • EU Label: E/A/71
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 8th 35.5 M 34.3 M +1.2 M 96.62%
Dry Handling 8th 69.4 s 68.8 s +0.6 s 99.14%
Subj. Dry Handling 8th 6 Points 10 Points -4 Points 60%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 9th 50.1 M 41.9 M +8.2 M 83.63%
Wet Handling 10th 64.9 s 62.6 s +2.3 s 96.46%
Subj. Wet Handling 10th 3 Points 10 Points -7 Points 30%
Straight Aqua 8th 69.7 Km/H 73.3 Km/H -3.6 Km/H 95.09%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Subj. Comfort 1st 9 Points 100%
Noise 1st 69.1 dB 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Price 1st 300 100%
Rolling Resistance 9th 9.27 kg / t 8.38 kg / t +0.89 kg / t 90.4%
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Discussion

30 comments
  1. Andrew archived

    Did Auto Zeitung provide any insight into what makes some tires subjectively better than others? I was very surprised to see the Dunlop score so badly, when other reviewers have been more positive and EVO, in particularly, quite liked it subjectively in Fall 2021. One guess is perhaps Auto Zeitung (Austrian, no), may, like most/all the German magazines, not like the grip to shift from one side or axle to another as weight shifts (at least that's how I understand the "Lastwechselreaktion" criteria), But I do like the grip to shift, since I know how to drive and want to exploit that. And EVO apparently likes this too, praising how the Dunlop and another subjectively top rated tyre enable the car to rotate when lifting off. (And even for people who don't know how to use weight change to their advantage, I can't see much of a safety issue except for now quite old cars with no stability control systems,)

    My question is in part practical. My astonishingly dull BMW needs something to replace it's dull PS4s (why do all the German magazines continue to praise these for steering?), and the Dunlops are on my shortlist of tyres (quite short, with 18" wheels) to make it feel at least a little a tiny bit like all the "ultimate driving machines" from BMW which I've owned before.

    #7909
    1. TyreReviews Andrew archived

      I've not got anymore understanding than you, but I agree it seems likely they they rate a more safe balance.

      If you want to liven up your BMW, Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSports are the way to go, should be a similar price to the Dunlop too.

      #7910
      1. Andrew TyreReviews archived

        Thanks for your suggestion! However, based on your last two Summer UHP tests, I figured the SuperSports would not be a great choice for anyplace where it rains. No?

        Also, the SuperSports in my size are only available as XL's, which I'm not sure are even included in the tyre recommendations for my car (need to check, as this is also an issue with the new P Zeros), and which would probably require higher tyre pressures, which is not really desirable with local road quality.

        So if not SuperSports, would you have a second choice for this purpose?

        #7919
        1. TyreReviews Andrew archived

          They're not that bad in the wet, and they do have an endurance advantage on track. You can run XL tyres at your stock pressures. The SC7 will be great, but it's just unproven in wear. You should fit them then let me know how they are :D

          #7922
          1. Andrew TyreReviews archived

            Alas, the SC7 isn't available in my size. And while the Eagle F1 SuperSports (only XLs in my size) do OK in some wet tests, it's hard to ignore your last test where the rear apparently did it's own thing in the wet with no apparent rhyme or reason. (Though 275 is pretty wide, and the Supra is not too heavy in the back nor too averse to oversteer ... .)

            I finally checked my car's recommended tire specs and pressures. BMW does recommend higher pressures with XL tires: Instead of 2.6 and 3.0 bar (front and rear), they recommend 3.0 and 3.5. Not ideal :-(

            I can see only a few interesting non-XL options: Sport Maxx RT 2, Turanza T005, Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5, Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, and maybe Pilot Super Sport (I remember it's also not great in the wet. Perhaps I should look at some older reviews to remember just how not great it is.)

            (Whereas if these are all horrible, the best XLs that fit seem to be the new P Zero and maybe the not-yet-tested PS5.)

            By the way, this car is not used on track. But on the road, at less than 10/10ths, it desperately needs more steering precision and feedback, agility, throttle adjustability, and ideally, a bit less understeer.

            Any suggestions would be appreciated!

            #7939
            1. Andrew Andrew archived

              Just saw TyreReviews's excellent new group test video with the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, PS5, and others. And the Goodyear looks like a great tyre, so I ordered a set. Shame the Dunlops weren't included though. Various tests suggest they are both sporty and comfortable (such as the 2021 EVO test, though this test and the 2020 EVO test suggest they are not the sportiest), and most tests suggest they are better in aquaplaning situations than almost anything (whereas the Goodyear's are surely better at braking).

              #7971
              1. TyreReviews Andrew archived

                One thing to remember with the RT2 is that it is essentially the same tyre as the Asymmetric 3. THings have moved on since!

                #7980
  2. xtreme archived

    i wonder what hankook messed up with s1evo3.
    not first test this tire is on back of the pack

    #6560
    1. TyreReviews xtreme archived

      It seemed to lose out heavily in wet braking, which is interesting as all the tyres are rated A.

      #6561
      1. TyreReviews Kolemjdouci archived

        It could be a feature of the size, or even not that Hankook have dropped back but the competitors updated.

        #6569
  3. Klenk Róbert archived

    Hi!

    First! I'm very grateful that this site exist, thank you!

    I'm looking for the next tyre for my facelift mk2 Focus ST (nose heavy 5pot torque-beast)
    I'M using S1EVO2's since 2015, like them really, good alrrounders. But now its time to buy better tyres.
    My top needs in order: 1. Dry grip for B road joydrive, 2. low noise and 3. low rolling resistance for Highway travels.
    I'm totally lost.... :D In some tests S1EVO2-s are in par with the top tyres, maybe its fine to stick with them, they are cheap and maybe its worth more to replace them yearly, bi-yearly rather then stick with premiums for years
    But what would you buy? PS4? CPC6? Assym5?

    #6512
    1. TyreReviews Klenk Róbert archived

      Assuming 18" size, I'd head for the F1 SuperSports or Asymmetric 5s if not in your size :)

      #6513
      1. Klenk Róbert TyreReviews archived

        Thank you!
        Yes 18" size, 225/40.
        Uhum, just checked the supersport. It seems not much better handling, but noise as hell, and lower comfort level. https://www.tyrereviews.com...
        (Here in Hungary roads are horrible, comfort can be good...always :) )

        So Assym5 seems the best choice for me. (Or maybe a good old ps4 :D )

        #6514
        1. Kolemjdouci Klenk Róbert archived

          Both would be great. Assym5 will have lower consumption (rolling resistance) and price, PS4 slightly more sportive sticking but higher rolling resistance/consumption and probably less km lasting.
          You can also try some Hankook, ideally from the new HU factory.

          #6515
          1. Klenk Róbert Kolemjdouci archived

            ACtaully using an S1EVO2, which is in pair in some tests with the best. I think EVO3 is not as good.

            #6516
  4. Igor Sarić archived

    Really sorry not to see new POTENZA SPORT in any "car media" tests yet. After more than 15 years, when I last had Bridgestone on my cars (RE 050A) and driving on Pilot sports, PZeros, Sportcontacts...all of various generations thru the years I am really interested if Ill go back to Japanese brand :) Anyway German TuV did test them and some competitors in 245/40 18 size: http://bridgestone-daten.eu...
    But I do wonder how would they stack up against UUHP tires like PS4S and Sportcontact6 - I hope you include them in your test against Potenza Sport, becuase I will buy a set of the winning tires :)

    #6499
    1. TyreReviews Igor Sarić archived

      They are in my 18" test this year :) Should be testing next month, travel allowing!

      #6503
      1. Igor Sarić TyreReviews archived

        Awesome man - can't wait to see that ?

        #6508
  5. Damocell archived

    Do we know if the PZ4 was the SC or LS version?

    #6468
    1. TyreReviews Damocell archived

      I don't believe it was specified, but we always assume SC for testing.

      #6470
  6. Maauru archived

    I was hoping to see new Bridgestone Potenza Sport in 2021 UHP tyre test to see how it compare with others.
    Guess will need to wait for some other test that will include it :)

    #6464
    1. TyreReviews Maauru archived

      I'll have it in this years test :)

      #6469
  7. TyreReviews archived

    Lots of questions!

    NS2R - you're right about this. Might struggle in the cold too.
    PC6 way better than PS4 from dry handling perspective.
    I'm testing the vorti next month so cana tell you more then.

    I'd avoid the PZ4, every time I've driven any P Zero I felt disappointed in the handling.

    The other tyre you missed, maybe due to sizing, is the Giti GTR3 - you might have better luck finding it in Germany than we do in the UK. It should do everything you want!

    #6460
    1. Luijazzpiano TyreReviews archived

      Thanks for the speedy reply. Appreciate it a lot!

      NS2R- cold is not a big problem, I have winter tyres anyway. More like heavy rain. So still sketchy.
      Pirelli- yeah I also hear sometimes that their quality is quite unstable.
      Giti GTR3- nope, also non-existent here.

      I think I'd narrow it down to PC6 and Vorti. Maybe even a bit more towards Vorti. It seems like its winning if not more than, at least same so much dry handling tests like PC6. And I have a taste for stuffs that are underappreciated!!

      #6461
      1. TyreReviews Luijazzpiano archived

        If you swap, let me know how you find them. ANd if you can delay, covid allowing I should be testing PC6, PS4, PS4S, Asym 5, PZ4, Vorti etc in 18" next month

        #6462
        1. Luijazzpiano TyreReviews archived

          Actually I don't have to swap now but soon. I'm really just planning now. So I'm looking forward to your new tests! Btw it would be nice to include the new Bridgestone Potenza Sport.

          #6463
          1. TyreReviews Luijazzpiano archived

            I have the Bridgestone Potenza Sport and F1 SuperSport in the test too :)

            #6466
        2. Pedro Neves TyreReviews archived

          Please, don't forget about the Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersport!
          It´s good to see the PS4S in some 18" sizes. Maybe is due to the Toyota GR Yaris:
          https://www.youtube.com/wat... (at 00:10)
          Unfortunately, it's not the same story for the Conti SC6.

          #6465
          1. TyreReviews Pedro Neves archived

            You are correct, we have it because of the Yaris.

            #6467