Auto Motor und Sport: UHP Summer Tire Test R20 2019

For 2019, Sport Auto Magazine has tested eight ultra high performance summer tyres in 245/30 R20 using a Civic Type R.

The new Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport wasn't included in the test, and instead the twice replaced Asymmetric 2 was left representing Goodyear. This meant the Continental SportContact 6 and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S could fight it out for the top spot overall.

Auto Motor und Sport: UHP Summer Tire Test R20

Continental SportContact 6 - Winner Recommended

81 50

Passenger · Summer · 2015 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

Verdict:
Excellent braking performance, quick and accurate steering response and good directional stability. Average comfort, low aquaplaning resistance.
Rolling Resistance Dry / Wet Handling Noise Dry / Wet Braking

Asia · Americas · Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia · Sub-Saharan Africa · Oceania

Test Score:

93
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S

86 69

Passenger · Summer · 2017 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

Verdict:
Best dry braking, good handling in the dry and wet. Average comfort, lower wet grip.
Dry / Wet Handling Comfort Dry / Wet Braking

Americas · Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia · Oceania

Test Score:

84
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2

80 40

Passenger · Summer · 2011 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good dry and wet handling, good comfort. Average braking.
Dry / Wet Handling Comfort Noise

Asia · Americas · Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia · Oceania

Test Score:

79
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

79 49

Passenger · Summer · 2019 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good braking, good dry handling. Lower wet grip.
Rolling Resistance Dry / Wet Handling Straight Aquaplaning

Northern America · Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia · Oceania

Test Score:

76
Bridgestone Potenza S001

69 41

Passenger · Summer · 2010 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good braking, good dry handling. Longest wet braking distances, high rolling resistance, noisy.
Straight Aquaplaning Dry / Wet Handling Rolling Resistance Wet Braking Noise

Asia · Americas · Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia · Africa · Oceania

Test Score:

75
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R

N/A 17

Passenger · Summer · 2013 · Passenger - Extreme Performance Summer

Verdict:
Short dry braking, good dry handling. Average aquaplaning resistance, long wet braking.
Dry Braking Noise Dry Handling Straight Aquaplaning

Northern America · Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Test Score:

74
Falken Azenis FK510

81 58

Passenger · Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good wet grip. Long dry braking, slow steering.
Wet Handling Rolling Resistance Wet Braking Straight Aquaplaning Dry Braking Comfort

Northern America · Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia · Oceania

Test Score:

71
Toyo Proxes Sport

69 45

Passenger · Summer · 2016 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good aquaplaning resistance. Longest dry braking, poor dry handling.
Straight Aquaplaning Noise Comfort Dry / Wet Braking Dry Handling

Asia · Northern America · Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia · Oceania

Test Score:

71