Motor: Summer Tire Test 235/35 ZR19 2019

Australia’s Motor Magazine has been conducting its tire tests since 2001, and this year the test involved eight competing tires of different price brackets. The tests were carried out on Sydney Dragway race track using a Peugeot 308 GTi, the experts comparing the tires in five disciplines — three dry, two wet. The tests were carried out at Sydney Dragway using a Peugeot 308 GTi.

Michelin Pilot Sport 4S - Winner Recommended

86 71

Passenger · Summer · 2017 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

Verdict:
Positive: Excellent handling response both on wet and dry pavements.
Wet Lateral G Dry Braking Slalom Wet Braking Motorkhana

Americas · Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia · Oceania

Test Score:

9
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport Recommended

72 48

Passenger · Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Positive: Good results on wet pavement. Negative: Relatively long braking distance on dry pavement.
Wet Lateral G Dry Braking Slalom Wet Braking Motorkhana

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

Test Score:

14
Bridgestone Potenza S007A

76 44

Passenger · Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Extreme Performance Summer

Verdict:
Positive: Short braking distance on dry pavement. Excellent lateral stability in the wet. Negative: Relatively long braking distance on wet pavement.
Wet Lateral G

Asia · Eastern Europe & Central Asia · Middle East & North Africa · Oceania

Test Score:

20
Maxxis Victra Sport 5

77 41

Passenger · Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Positive: The shortest braking distance on wet pavement. Negative: Relatively weak grip on dry pavement.
Wet Braking

Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia · Oceania

Test Score:

20
Continental SportContact 6

83 52

Passenger · Summer · 2015 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

Verdict:
Positive: The shortest braking distance on dry pavement. Negative: Relatively long braking distance on wet pavement.

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

Test Score:

21
Pirelli P Zero

73 47

Passenger · Summer · 2007 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Positive: Generally good results (but the tires are inferior to the new competitors).
Dry Braking Slalom Motorkhana

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

Test Score:

21
Hifly HF805

64 24

Passenger · Summer · 2013 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Negative: Relatively weak grip on dry and wet pavement.
Wet Lateral G Dry Braking Slalom Wet Braking Motorkhana

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

Test Score:

36
Infinity Ecomax

65 16

Passenger · Summer · 2012 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Negative: Relatively weak grip on dry and wet pavement.
Wet Lateral G Dry Braking Slalom Wet Braking Motorkhana

Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Test Score:

39