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 67

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

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

Test Score:

2.1
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Recommended

86 63

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

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

Test Score:

2.1
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Recommended

87 59

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

77 41

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

77 35

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

79 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 38

Passenger · Summer · 2012 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

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

Northern America · Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Test Score:

2.7
Falken Azenis FK510

79 60

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

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

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

Test Score:

2.9
Bridgestone Potenza S001

71 41

Passenger · Summer · 2010 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

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

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

Test Score:

3
Kumho Ecsta PS71

61 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 50

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 48

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

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

Test Score:

3
Toyo Proxes Sport

68 47

Passenger · Summer · 2016 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

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

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

Test Score:

3
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

79 51

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

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

Test Score:

3.1
Cooper Zeon CS Sport

68 20

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 · Sub-Saharan 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