Gute Fahrt: Summer Tire Test R18 2019

The car magazine Gute Fahrt published its summer tire test for 2019. In the compact class size 225/40 R18 , the auditors tested a total of ten summer tires . The result was more than pleasing to the experts. Not a single tire fell through. All tires received an overall rating of "good" to "very good".

Continental PremiumContact 6 - Winner Recommended

88 70

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
The best balance of performance on test, excellent handling and short stopping distances on dry and wet surfaces, high aquaplaning resistance. Relatively high rolling resistance.
Straight / Lateral Aquaplaning Comfort / Noise Wet / Dry Handling Dry / Wet Braking

North America · Europe · Russia+ · Japan · Middle East · Africa · Oceania
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

87 62

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

Verdict:
Best wet braking on test, high aquaplaning resistance, good dry handling, low fuel use, good levels of comfort. Slight oversteer during wet handling.
Dry / Wet Braking Dry Handling Straight / Lateral Aquaplaning

Europe · Russia+ · Japan · China · Southeast Asia · Middle East · South Africa · Oceania
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2

76 53

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Shortest dry braking, highest aquaplaning resistance, good comfort.
Dry Braking Wet / Dry Handling Straight / Lateral Aquaplaning

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+ · South Africa · Oceania
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 K117

74 26

· Summer · 2011 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
A well balanced tyre, good wet handling, high aquaplaning resistance.
Comfort / Noise Wet Handling Dry / Wet Braking

North America · Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · East Asia · Southeast Asia · Middle East · Oceania
Nokian Powerproof

76 44

· Summer · 2019 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good handling and short braking distance on wet surfaces, high aquaplaning resistance, low rolling resistance, low noise. Average comfort.
Wet Braking Wet / Dry Handling

Europe
Bridgestone Turanza T005

83 61

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Good handling and short stopping distance on dry and wet surfaces, high aquaplaning resistance, low rolling resistance, good level of comfort.
Rolling Resistance Comfort / Noise Dry Handling

North America · Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · China · South Korea · Southeast Asia · Middle East · Africa · Oceania
Pirelli P Zero PZ4

81 63

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good handling in the dry and wet, excellent braking, good aquaplaning, highest level of comfort.
Noise Dry / Wet Braking Dry Handling

North America · Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · East Asia · Southeast Asia · Middle East · Oceania
Apollo Aspire XP

74 28

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good handling on dry and wet surfaces, high braking performance, high lateral stability on wet surfaces, low rolling resistance, good level of comfort.
Comfort / Noise

Europe
Falken Azenis FK510

80 63

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Short wet braking. Understeer in the wet, high rolling resistance, average comfort.
Straight Aquaplaning Wet Braking

North America · Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · Japan · South Korea · Middle East · Africa · Oceania
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti

80 39

· Summer · 2012 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good handling in the dry and wet. High rolling resistance, low comfort, long wet braking.
Dry Braking Wet Handling Comfort

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+ · Southeast Asia