Evo: UHP Summer Tire Test R18 2019

The best 225/40 R18 UHP summer tires, available retail, were named by the experts of the UK automotive magazine EVO. In order to do that, they bought seven tire models from the world’s top manufacturers in the price range from 71 to 92 £ and subjected them to an extended test program using a VW Golf GTI at the Pirelli test facility in Vizzola, Italy.

Pirelli P Zero PZ4 - Winner Recommended

76 59

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

Verdict:
Outstanding results on wet and dry pavement. The tire delivered the best performance in the most important disciplines and won a well-deserved victory. The highest rolling resistance on test. Low riding comfort.
Wet Braking Dry Handling Wet Handling Lateral Stability

USA+ · Canada · Europe · East Asia

Test Score:

97.9
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Recommended

82 68

· Summer · 2015 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

Verdict:
Invariably good results in all of the disciplines. Great handling in the wet and in the dry.
Wet Braking Wet Handling Straight Aquaplanning Dry Handling

North America · Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · East Asia · Oceania

Test Score:

95.2
Continental PremiumContact 6 Recommended

90 67

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
The best riding comfort on test. Good handling response and great. Lateral grip on wet pavement. The lowest straight hydroplaning resistance.
Lateral Stability Lateral Aquaplanning Wet Braking

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+ · Japan · Oceania

Test Score:

94.4
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2

76 56

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
The lowest rolling resistance on test. The best hydroplaning resistance. Good handling in the dry. Prone to skidding on wet pavement.
Roliing Resistance Straight Aquaplanning Lateral Stability Wet Braking

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

92.8
Nokian Powerproof

78 48

· Summer · 2019 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Did not win in any of the disciplines, but, thanks to the steady decent performance, scored a large number of points. Good handling in the dry. Unsteady performance on wet pavement.
Lateral Stability Wet Handling Straight Aquaplanning Dry Handling

Europe

Test Score:

92.8
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

88 60

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

Verdict:
High resistance to straight hydroplaning . Low rolling resistance. Insufficient handling response in the wet.
Wet Braking Wet Handling Straight Hydroplaning Dry Handling

Europe · Russia+ · Japan · China · Southeast Asia · Oceania

Test Score:

92.4
Falken Azenis FK510

81 59

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Short braking distance on wet pavement. Acceptable handling response in the wet and in the dry. Long braking distance on dry pavement. High rolling resistance.
Wet Braking Lateral Aquaplanning Dry Braking Wet / Dry Handling Roliing Resistance

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+ · Oceania

Test Score:

89.6