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2021 Auto Bild UUHP Summer Tyre Test

Jonathan Benson
Data analyzed and reviewed by Jonathan Benson
6 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 % Price Rolling Resistance kg / t %
1 Bridgestone Potenza Sport 96.7% 35.1 ★ 98.2 2 99.1% 41.1 ★ 85.5 ★ 74.6 3 99.8% 72.9 98.8% 1055 9.15 71.4%
2 Continental Sport Contact 6 95.7% 35.5 3 97.4 98.1% 41.2 2 82 72.8 97.6% 73.6 97.8% 985 8.57 2 76.3%
3 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 94.2% 35.5 3 100 ★ 99.4% 43.3 3 79.6 72.7 94.5% 72 ★ 100% 1130 8.88 3 72.1%
4 Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport 93.6% 35.4 2 98 98.6% 45.1 82.1 3 75.3 ★ 94.7% 73.3 98.2% 1130 9.6 67.8%
5 Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R 93% 36.7 98.1 3 96.9% 46.4 82.6 2 74.6 3 93.8% 72.2 99.7% 795 9.86 72.5%
6 Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 92.8% 36.8 97 96.2% 44.4 78.3 73.6 93.1% 74.1 97.2% 790 3 9.11 76.9%
7 Falken Azenis FK510 90.5% 38.4 95.4 93.4% 48.6 78.1 75.1 2 90.1% 72.3 99.6% 810 8.92 77.6%
8 ▲1 Berlin-Tires Summer UHP 1 84.5% 39.6 91.6 90.1% 59.6 69.6 70.6 78.5% 72.1 3 99.9% 530 2 9.19 86.7%
9 ▼1 Landsail LS588 UHP 82.1% 39.2 93 91.3% 82.7 69.6 69.6 70.4% 72 ★ 100% 500 ★ 7.62 ★ 100%
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Bridgestone Potenza Sport
96.7%
Dry 99% Wet 100% Comfort 99% Value 71%
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Dry
Dry Braking 35.1 M ★
Dry Handling 98.2 Km/H 2
Wet
Wet Braking 41.1 M ★
Wet Handling 85.5 Km/H ★
Straight Aqua 74.6 Km/H 3
Comfort
Noise 72.9 dB
Value
Price 1055
Rolling Resistance 9.15 kg / t
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Continental Sport Contact 6
95.7%
Dry 98% Wet 98% Comfort 98% Value 76%
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Dry
Dry Braking 35.5 M 3
Dry Handling 97.4 Km/H
Wet
Wet Braking 41.2 M 2
Wet Handling 82 Km/H
Straight Aqua 72.8 Km/H
Comfort
Noise 73.6 dB
Value
Price 985
Rolling Resistance 8.57 kg / t 2
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
94.2%
Dry 99% Wet 95% Comfort 100% Value 72%
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Dry
Dry Braking 35.5 M 3
Dry Handling 100 Km/H ★
Wet
Wet Braking 43.3 M 3
Wet Handling 79.6 Km/H
Straight Aqua 72.7 Km/H
Comfort
Noise 72 dB ★
Value
Price 1130
Rolling Resistance 8.88 kg / t 3
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4
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
93.6%
Dry 99% Wet 95% Comfort 98% Value 68%
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Dry
Dry Braking 35.4 M 2
Dry Handling 98 Km/H
Wet
Wet Braking 45.1 M
Wet Handling 82.1 Km/H 3
Straight Aqua 75.3 Km/H ★
Comfort
Noise 73.3 dB
Value
Price 1130
Rolling Resistance 9.6 kg / t
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Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R
93%
Dry 97% Wet 94% Comfort 100% Value 73%
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Dry
Dry Braking 36.7 M
Dry Handling 98.1 Km/H 3
Wet
Wet Braking 46.4 M
Wet Handling 82.6 Km/H 2
Straight Aqua 74.6 Km/H 3
Comfort
Noise 72.2 dB
Value
Price 795
Rolling Resistance 9.86 kg / t
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Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
92.8%
Dry 96% Wet 93% Comfort 97% Value 77%
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Dry
Dry Braking 36.8 M
Dry Handling 97 Km/H
Wet
Wet Braking 44.4 M
Wet Handling 78.3 Km/H
Straight Aqua 73.6 Km/H
Comfort
Noise 74.1 dB
Value
Price 790 3
Rolling Resistance 9.11 kg / t
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Falken Azenis FK510
90.5%
Dry 93% Wet 90% Comfort 100% Value 78%
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Dry
Dry Braking 38.4 M
Dry Handling 95.4 Km/H
Wet
Wet Braking 48.6 M
Wet Handling 78.1 Km/H
Straight Aqua 75.1 Km/H 2
Comfort
Noise 72.3 dB
Value
Price 810
Rolling Resistance 8.92 kg / t
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Berlin-Tires Summer UHP 1 ▲1
84.5%
Dry 90% Wet 79% Comfort 100% Value 87%
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Dry
Dry Braking 39.6 M
Dry Handling 91.6 Km/H
Wet
Wet Braking 59.6 M
Wet Handling 69.6 Km/H
Straight Aqua 70.6 Km/H
Comfort
Noise 72.1 dB 3
Value
Price 530 2
Rolling Resistance 9.19 kg / t
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9
Landsail LS588 UHP ▼1
82.1%
Dry 91% Wet 70% Comfort 100% Value 100%
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Dry
Dry Braking 39.2 M
Dry Handling 93 Km/H
Wet
Wet Braking 82.7 M
Wet Handling 69.6 Km/H
Straight Aqua 69.6 Km/H
Comfort
Noise 72 dB ★
Value
Price 500 ★
Rolling Resistance 7.62 kg / t ★
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Discussion

30 comments
  1. light767 archived

    Hi

    I have always mounted Bridgestone Potenza S001 on my Alfa Romeo Giulietta because of their rigidy of the structure of the tyre than can counterbalance the rolling behaviour of my car; so is this new Potenza sport still rigid in confront to the old S001?

    Thanks.

    #7694
  2. Master Yeti archived

    Can you include a Pirelli option?

    #6806
    1. TyreReviews Master Yeti archived

      This wasn't my test, I always try to include pirelli

      #7696
  3. Robert Tajeb archived

    Hi,
    I will be buying new summer tires for next year spring because my all season tires are almost finished also I already have dedicated wheels for winter. Since my car has staggered wheel setup (18 inch AMG) there will be a bit of issue to find exact size that my car needs in my country (Finland). This Bridgestone tires looks enticing for me to try if the price is around the same with Continental Premium Contact 6.
    Is there anyone who already tried both tires (Potenza Sport and Premium Contact 6) ? Can someone share their experience please ?
    I'm not an aggressive driver (quick acceleration and late braking) type but here in Finland the street is mostly empty so sometimes we can drive quite fast (not that fast to lose your license though).

    #6804
    1. TyreReviews Robert Tajeb archived

      I have, the video will be out in around a week :)

      #6805
  4. Rafał Kaniewski archived

    Hello TyreReviews, I checked all of available tests, but don't see any concrete review for the most comfort and quite tires. I'm driving now with 275/35/20 and 245/40/20 Pirello PZero RF and I'm very dissapointed with comfort and noise driving. I'm driving mostly on country roads and highways in a very easy way (60-70kkm per year) occasional sporty driving. I decided to go with new PS4S and have some concerns if this is a right choice if I'm not a Max Verstappen and mostly enjoy the easy and peacefull driving. Have you any suggestions ?

    #6667
    1. TyreReviews Rafał Kaniewski archived

      I think you'll be happy with your choice. Moving away from runflats to normal tyres will bring a huge improvement in comfort. Let me know how you find them :)

      #6670
    2. Kolemjdouci Rafał Kaniewski archived

      More comfortable and still allowing occasional sporty driving should be Conti PC6.

      #6671
  5. ferongr archived

    Finally a UUHP tire very close to my size. (I'm using 205/40/R17 and the BPS is available at 215/40/R17). Prices are reasonable too. I currently run PS4s (non-s version) and I'm somewhat disappointed with them regarding sidewall stiffness.

    #6582
    1. TyreReviews ferongr archived

      If you make the swap please report back! Sadly I can't test every size of a tyre, so it's really good to hear real world experiences, especially from people with a similar view of the PS4 to me :) If you don't go Bridgestone, go PC6 for some added stiffness!

      #6587
      1. Kurt Phillips TyreReviews archived

        I also agree about the PS4, great tyre but very dull. My work car will be getting PC6 when it's due some tyres, but I've actually ordered a set of Potenza Sport's for the front of my soon to be 360hp Leon Cupra.

        I've been waiting for so long for Bridgestone to bring a new competitive UHP tyre and what a tyre they have made! Two tests so far and two great results. Going toe to toe and also beating PS4S in areas is great, the only question mark now is how long they will last. We shall see, and I'll be sure to leave a review after a few thousand miles of driving.

        I'm excited about the potential for a new track focused road tyre under the Potenza Sport branding, initially from the collaboration with Lamborghini and their new STO. Hopefully they offer them in a board range of sizes and also bring the fight to Michelin in this segment as well.

        #6644
  6. Igor Sarić archived

    I always had my cars on UUHP tires from Michelin, GY, Conti and Bridgestone over past 20+ years. This year I opted for Potenza Sport and I really love them. I can see that I made the right choice - the grip is simply relentless and fantastic feedback from the tires. Mine are 235/35 R20

    #6579
    1. TyreReviews Igor Sarić archived

      Igor, we currently don't have any reviews of the Potenza Sport - https://www.tyrereviews.com... it would be really great if you could leave one, you're the first person I know to have run them in the real world! ?

      #6586
  7. Maauru archived

    NIce to see Bridgestone Potenza Sport doing so well.
    I am due to buy new summer tyres next spring 2022 and I am looking into Bridgestone Potenza Sport.
    As I am buying in 225/45 R 17 dimensions than I guess Bridgestone advantage should be even bigger as this tyre does exist in this dimensions while Michelin/GoodYear/Continental in such dimensions only have "lower" models (PS4 instead PS4S, PC6 instead SC6, F1 Asym5 instead od F1 SuperSport).

    #6570
    1. TyreReviews Maauru archived

      I'm testing it against those in my UHP test this year (18")

      #6573
      1. Maauru TyreReviews archived

        Looking forward to see it, specially video :)

        #6574
        1. TyreReviews Maauru archived

          I'm looking forward to doing it! IT was meant to be next week but delayed due to obvious reasons :(

          #6575
      2. Luijazzpiano TyreReviews archived

        Theoretically if it's as good as PS4S, F1SS and SC6, it should be winning easily against PS4, Asym 5 and PC6. Isn't it. (At least dry performance wise)

        #6577
        1. TyreReviews Luijazzpiano archived

          Yes and no. I understand your theory, however there's always the chance that Bridgestone have made the smaller sizes a different construction to the bigger, like the PS4 / PS4S, but just kept the same name for halo effect.

          Fortunately I will be testing it against the PS4, PS4S, F1 A5 and F1 SuperSport + others ??

          #6578
          1. Luijazzpiano TyreReviews archived

            That's true too. That's why I normally only read tests that use my size or at least the same total wheel size. (I have 225/45R17 so 225/40R18 tests are fine for me too) I so realize some tyres work better in certain sizes, or car weight. So yeah I would have to wait for a test in one of these 2 sizes if I want a more accurate comparison for me.

            #6581
            1. TyreReviews Luijazzpiano archived

              All things going well my test / video should be up first week of May :)

              #6585
          2. Darius TyreReviews archived

            I fully agree . I think sidewall height matters as well. I have on my car 225 45 R17 Asymmetric 5 which has sidewall made from 1 layer of polyester whereas same Asymmetric 5 225 40R18 ( and guess lower profiles) has double layer of polyester which may indicate better steering feel/performance .
            From my experience It looks like 17inch tyres don't offer much steering feel.

            Looking forward to see the test you mentioned since it includes both latest UUHP and UHP tyres.

            #6583
            1. TassieLorenzo Darius archived

              Potenza S007A (Asian & NA market, made in Japan) has excellent steering feel in 17", hopefully the Potenza Sport (EU market, made in EU) is just as good!

              #6802
          3. Guess Who TyreReviews archived

            It's very possible 19 inch and up are made with different compound, just like Pirelli did with P Zero.

            #6643
    2. Luijazzpiano Maauru archived

      Exactly! There is almost no competitor in 225 45 R17.

      #6576