Auto Bild: Summer Tire Test R18 2020

Auto Bild: Summer Tire Test R18

Summer tire test with 50 tires in the 245/45 R18 format. Do they have to be branded tires or is the cheap product, which is sometimes half as expensive, sufficient in summer? Our current test provides the answer.

  1. Continental PremiumContact 6 - Winner Recommended
    Continental PremiumContact 6
    88 70
    · Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer
    Verdict:

    Very balanced summer tires with top marks on dry and wet roads.

    Wet Handling   Dry Braking   Lateral Aquaplaning   Wet Braking   Value   Rolling Resistance   Treadwear   Lateral Stability   Dry Handling   Noise  
    North America North America · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · Japan Japan · Middle East Middle East · Oceania Oceania
  2. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Recommended
    Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
    87 64
    · Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Model is characterized by efficient braking performance, crisp steering response, and high resistance to wear.

    Wet Handling   Dry Braking   Lateral Aquaplaning   Value   Rolling Resistance   Treadwear   Lateral Stability  
    Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · Japan Japan · China China · Southeast Asia Southeast Asia · Middle East Middle East · South Africa South Africa · Oceania Oceania
  3. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Recommended
    Michelin Pilot Sport 4
    81 67
    · Summer · 2015 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    The third place was scored by the leader in braking efficiency during the qualification round, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4. In the final round, in addition to the shortest braking distance, this model demonstrated crisp steering response and excellent handling capabilities. The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 lost its chance to make a clean sweep of the competition because of its high price and insufficiently competitive treadwear.

    Dry Braking   Straight Aquaplaning   Wet Braking   Dry Handling   Lateral Aquaplaning   Value  
    North America North America · Central & South America Central & South America · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · East Asia East Asia · Southeast Asia Southeast Asia · Middle East Middle East · Africa Africa · Oceania Oceania
  4. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Recommended
    Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
    80 39
    · Summer · 2012 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    The summer tire Vredestein Ultrac Vorti was praised for excellent handling capabilities and crisp steering response both in the wet and in the dry, as well as for its fair price.

    Wet Handling   Dry Braking   Lateral Aquaplaning   Value   Lateral Stability   Dry Handling   Rolling Resistance  
    USA+ USA+ · Canada Canada · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · Southeast Asia Southeast Asia
  5. Apollo Aspire XP Recommended
    Apollo Aspire XP
    74 32
    · Summer · 2018 · Passenger - High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    The Apollo Aspire XP was noted for well-balanced performance, effective braking, high treadwear, and compelling price.

    Noise   Dry Braking   Straight Aquaplaning   Wet Braking   Value   Rolling Resistance  
    Europe Europe
  6. Nexen N Fera Sport Recommended
    Nexen N Fera Sport
    75 43
    · Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    The Nexen N’Fera Sport fully demonstrated its strong sides on dry pavement, but it was also quite convincing in the wet. In addition, the test experts appreciated its smooth ride and low noise emission. It only weak side was increased rolling resistance.

    Dry Braking   Wet Braking   Comfort   Noise   Rolling Resistance  
    Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+
  7. Falken Azenis FK510 Recommended
    Falken Azenis FK510
    80 63
    · Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    The Falken Azenis FK510 model, which scored the seventh place, got an «Exemplary» verdict, just as all of the above-mentioned models. When testing the Falken tires, the experts did not elicit any significant drawbacks. The list of their doubtless strong sides includes: well-balanced performance both in the wet and in the dry, consistent handling response, short braking distance on wet pavement, low noise emission, high treadwear, and compelling price.

    Treadwear   Dry Braking   Wet Braking   Noise   Value  
    North America North America · Central & South America Central & South America · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · Japan Japan · South Korea South Korea · Middle East Middle East · Africa Africa · Oceania Oceania
  8. Nokian Powerproof
    Nokian Powerproof
    76 46
    · Summer · 2019 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    The Nokian Powerproof, scored only the eighth place. Crisp steering response, consistent handling feedback, and efficient braking on wet and dry pavements — everything was spoiled by low resistance to wear.

    Wet Handling   Dry Braking   Wet Braking   Rolling Resistance   Lateral Stability   Dry Handling   Treadwear  
    Europe Europe
  9. Firestone RoadHawk
    Firestone RoadHawk
    68 41
    · Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer
    Verdict:

    The Firestone tires has good results on wet pavement. High treadwear.

    Wet Handling   Dry Braking   Straight Aquaplaning   Wet Braking   Rolling Resistance   Lateral Aquaplaning   Lateral Stability   Treadwear  
    Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · South Africa South Africa
  10. Fulda SportControl 2
    Fulda SportControl 2
    74 34
    · Summer · 2017 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    The Fulda model showed itself to the best advantage in the dry. High treadwear.

    Rolling Resistance   Dry Braking   Comfort   Noise   Treadwear   Straight Aquaplaning   Value  
    Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+
  11. Bridgestone Potenza S001
    Bridgestone Potenza S001
    70 46
    · Summer · 2010 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Bridgestone Potenza S001 occupied the eleventh line of the tournament bracket. The reasons for that were quite trivial: high rolling resistance and low treadwear

    Dry Braking   Lateral Stability   Wet Handling   Wet Braking   Lateral Aquaplaning   Rolling Resistance   Noise   Value  
    North America North America · Central & South America Central & South America · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · East Asia East Asia · Southeast Asia Southeast Asia · Middle East Middle East · Oceania Oceania
  12. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
    Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
    81 56
    · Summer · 2019 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    The twelfth place was scored by the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 with its good hydroplaning resistance but limited treadlife, which were just a little bit better than the new model of the season.

    Wet Handling   Comfort   Dry Braking   Wet Braking   Lateral Stability   Dry Handling   Treadwear  
    North America North America · Central & South America Central & South America · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · East Asia East Asia · Southeast Asia Southeast Asia · Middle East Middle East · Oceania Oceania
  13. Laufenn S FIT EQ+
    Laufenn S FIT EQ+
    63 45
    · Summer · 2020 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    The budget Laufenn S Fit EQ+ (the thirteenth place) with low rolling resistance and insufficient handling response on wet pavement.

    Dry Braking   Rolling Resistance   Noise   Dry Handling   Treadwear   Lateral Stability   Wet Handling  
    Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · Middle East Middle East · North Africa North Africa
  14. Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2
    Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2
    76 55
    · Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    The tires Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 has short braking distance on dry pavement, the fourteenth place.

    Rolling Resistance   Lateral Aquaplaning   Comfort   Dry Braking   Treadwear   Wet Handling   Wet Braking  
    USA+ USA+ · Canada Canada · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · South Africa South Africa · Oceania Oceania
  15. Kleber Dynaxer UHP
    Kleber Dynaxer UHP
    61 34
    · Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    The Kleber Dyxnaxer UHP has high treadwear, the fifteenth place.

    Dry Braking   Rolling Resistance   Lateral Stability   Wet Handling   Dry Handling  
    Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+
  16. Uniroyal RainSport 3
    Uniroyal RainSport 3
    78 28
    · Summer · 2013 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    The Uniroyal RainSport 3 (fuel-efficient rolling resistance, the sixteenths place).

    Treadwear   Rolling Resistance   Value   Lateral Stability   Wet Handling   Dry Handling  
    Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · East Asia East Asia
  17. Kumho Ecsta PS71
    Kumho Ecsta PS71
    70 44
    · Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    The Kumho Ecsta PS71, which occupied the seventeenth place in the final standings, nonetheless demonstrated good traction on wet pavement and excellent hydroplaning resistance.

    Dry Braking   Lateral Stability   Wet Handling   Wet Braking   Straight Aquaplaning   Rolling Resistance   Treadwear   Dry Handling   Value  
    Canada Canada · Central & South America Central & South America · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · East Asia East Asia · Southeast Asia Southeast Asia · Middle East Middle East · North Africa North Africa · Oceania Oceania
  18. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 VS5
    Maxxis Victra Sport 5 VS5
    74 49
    · Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    The Maxxis Victra Sport 5 model distinguished itself with dynamic handling, good hydroplaning resistance, and efficient braking performance. In two other tests, this tire scored the third place — Motor (2019, 235/35 ZR19) and ADAC (2020, 225/40 R18). Here, however, it only took the eighteenth place.

    Wet Handling   Dry Braking   Straight Aquaplaning   Lateral Aquaplaning   Lateral Stability   Dry Handling   Treadwear   Rolling Resistance   Wet Braking   Value  
    Canada Canada · Central & South America Central & South America · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · Japan Japan · China China · South Africa South Africa · Oceania Oceania
  19. Toyo Proxes Sport
    Toyo Proxes Sport
    71 46
    · Summer · 2016 · Passenger - High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    The nineteenth place in the final standings of the Auto Bild summer tire test 2020 was occupied by the Toyo Proxes Sport, which delivered rather balanced performance in the wet and in the dry (for the exception of the braking test).

    Straight Aquaplaning   Noise   Comfort   Treadwear   Lateral Stability   Value  
    USA+ USA+ · Canada Canada · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · East Asia East Asia · Southeast Asia Southeast Asia · Middle East Middle East · Oceania Oceania
  20. Zeetex HP2000 vfm
    Zeetex HP2000 vfm
    72 35
    · Summer · 2016 · Passenger - High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    The last twentieth place was scored by the Zeetex HP2000 vfm. Getting shortlisted for the top twenty by a sheer stroke of luck, this model could not get any higher in the tournament bracket. As it turned out, its low price and low rolling resistance still did not outweigh the understeer on wet and dry pavements, as well as limited treadlife.

    Rolling Resistance   Noise   Value   Dry Braking   Straight Aquaplaning   Lateral Aquaplaning   Treadwear   Lateral Stability   Dry Handling  
    Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · East Asia East Asia · Middle East Middle East · North Africa North Africa
Year
2020
Tire Test Original Link
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Tire Size
245/45R18
Season
Summer
Auto Type
Passenger
List Type
Professional Tire Test
Region
Europe
Date added
Mar 11, 2020
Date updated
Aug 23, 2020

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