ADAC: UHP Summer Tire Test R18 2020

The choice of your tires can significantly affect your driving safety. The good news is that during the two summer tire tests, which were performed by the ADAC experts in sizes 235/55 R17 and 225/40 R18, most of the participants delivered quite a convincing performance.

Totally, 28 models were tested: 12 designed for SUVs and minivans, and 16 designed for golf-class passenger cars, which are covered in this article.

In 2020, ADAC first tested 18-inch tires. Recently, large wheels have become increasingly popular, and the size picked by the expert team — 225/40 R18 — is among the ten top bestselling sizes for summer tires.

Continental PremiumContact 6 - Winner Recommended

89 66

Passenger · Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Excellent results on wet pavement, especially in terms of handling and braking performance. Relatively weak results on dry pavement, increased external noise.
Treadwear Wet Performance Noise / Comfort

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia · Oceania

Test Score:

2.1
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Recommended

81 68

Passenger · Summer · 2015 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

Verdict:
Exceptionally well-balanced performance, great results on wet pavement, good results in the dry, low fuel consumption.
Fuel Efficiency Wet Performance Dry Performance Treadwear

North America · Central & South America · Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia · East Asia · Oceania

Test Score:

2.1
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Recommended

85 57

Passenger · Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

Verdict:
Well-balanced performance, very good results on dry pavement, good results in the wet, low fuel consumption.
Fuel Efficiency Wet Performance Dry Performance Treadwear

Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia · Oceania

Test Score:

2.2
Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Recommended

76 42

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

Verdict:
Well-balanced performance, great results both in the wet and in the dry. Increased cabin and road noise.
Treadwear Wet Performance Noise / Comfort

Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia · Oceania

Test Score:

2.2
Nexen N'Fera Sport

76 38

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

Verdict:
Good results in the dry, low fuel consumption. Relatively weak results on wet pavement.
Fuel Efficiency Treadwear

Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Test Score:

2.6
Sava Intensa UHP 2

77 36

Passenger · Summer · 2017 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Very good results in the dry, very low fuel consumption. Relatively weak results on wet pavement.
Fuel Efficiency Treadwear Dry Performance

Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Test Score:

2.7
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti

82 37

Passenger · Summer · 2012 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good results on dry pavement. Relatively weak results in the wet.
Treadwear

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Test Score:

2.7
Falken Azenis FK510

81 59

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

Verdict:
Good results on dry pavement. Relatively weak results in the wet.
Treadwear Dry Performance

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia · Oceania

Test Score:

2.9
Bridgestone Potenza S001

71 45

Passenger · Summer · 2010 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

Verdict:
Very good results in the dry. Relatively weak results in the wet.
Dry Performance Noise / Comfort

North America · Central & South America · Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia · East Asia · Southeast Asia · Middle East · Africa · Oceania

Test Score:

3
Kumho Ecsta PS71

68 34

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

Verdict:
Good results on dry pavement. Relatively low treadwear.
Treadwear

Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia · Oceania

Test Score:

3
Nokian Powerproof

78 48

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

Verdict:
Acceptable results on dry and wet pavements, relatively low noise emission. Low treadwear.
Noise / Comfort Treadwear

Europe

Test Score:

3
Pirelli P Zero (2016)

67 51

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

Verdict:
The best results on dry pavement, very good results on dry pavement, especially in terms of handling. Low treadwear, low fuel efficiency.
Wet Performance Dry Performance Treadwear

North America · Central & South America · Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia · East Asia · Oceania

Test Score:

3
Toyo Proxes Sport

70 50

Passenger · Summer · 2016 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good results on dry pavement. Relatively weak results in the wet, low treadwear.
Treadwear

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia · East Asia · Southeast Asia · Middle East · Oceania

Test Score:

3
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

78 53

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

Verdict:
Good results on dry pavement, low fuel consumption. Relatively weak results in the wet.
Fuel Efficiency Wet Performance

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia · Oceania

Test Score:

3.1
Cooper Zeon CS Sport

68 18

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

Verdict:
Good results on dry pavement. Relatively weak results in the wet.
Treadwear Wet Performance

Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia · South Africa

Test Score:

3.3
Rotalla S-Pace RU01

53 23

Passenger · Summer · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Low fuel consumption. Weak results on wet pavement.
Fuel Efficiency Treadwear Noise / Comfort Wet Performance Dry Performance

Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Test Score:

3.6