Auto Bild: Summer Tire Test R19 2021

The German magazine Auto Bild published the results of a second test of sports summer tires this season. This time around the test involved tires designed for compact cars, such as Volkswagen Golf GTI, Cupra Leon, Audi S3, etc.
The experts tested tires in the size of 235/35 R19, and, since this size covers all the market segments from economy to premium, the differences in performance were quite substantial — so much so that when bringing the car to a standstill from 100 km/h on wet pavement, the braking distance of the cheap Syron and Berlin tires was a whopping 16 meters longer than that of Michelin. The remaining speed in this case will be 50 km/h, and both budget tires earned a verdict «highly not recommended».

Michelin Pilot Sport 4S - Winner Recommended

87 72

· Summer · 2017 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

Verdict:
Excellent handling response and short stopping distance on wet and dry pavement. Great riding comfort. Low rolling resistance. High price.
Wet Braking Dry Braking Wet Handling Comfort Dry Handling Rolling Resistance Price

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Bridgestone Potenza Sport Recommended

84 66

· Summer · 2021 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Crisp steering response and well-balanced performance in any conditions. Great handling on dry pavement. Short braking distance on wet and dry pavement. Increased noise.
Wet Braking Dry Handling Dry Braking Steering Response Noise

North America · Europe · Russia+ · China · Southeast Asia · Middle East · Africa · Oceania
Continental SportContact 6 Recommended

77 55

· Summer · 2015 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good handling response and short braking distance in any conditions. Low noise emission. High price.
Wet Braking Dry Braking Noise Wet Handling Dry Handling Price

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Pirelli P Zero PZ4 Recommended

81 63

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

Verdict:
Excellent traction, crisp steering response, and great handling performance on dry and wet pavement. Short braking distance on dry pavement. Increased rolling resistance.
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Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

81 54

· Summer · 2019 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Great handling response in the wet and in the dry. Excellent aquaplaning resistance. Short braking distance on dry pavement. Fair price. Relatively long braking distance on wet pavement.
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Vredestein Ultrac Vorti

80 39

· Summer · 2012 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

Verdict:
Great handling response in the wet. High lateral stability. Short braking distance on dry pavement. Good price/quality ratio. Increased rolling resistance.
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USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+ · Southeast Asia
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2

76 53

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Great handling response in the wet and in the dry. Excellent hydroplaning resistance. Short braking distance on dry pavement. Relatively long braking distance on wet pavement.
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USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+ · South Africa · Oceania
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

87 62

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good hydroplaning resistance. Short braking distance on wet and dry pavement. Great handling response in the wet. Prone to understeer on dry pavement.
Wet Braking Dry Braking Wet Handling Aquaplaning Dry Handling

Europe · Russia+ · Japan · China · Southeast Asia · Middle East · South Africa · Oceania
Maxxis Victra Sport 5 VS5

74 47

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good hydroplaning resistance. Great handling response in any weather conditions. Great riding comfort. Relatively long braking distance on wet pavement.
Dry Handling Wet Handling Aquaplaning Comfort Wet Braking

Canada · Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · Japan · China · South Africa · Oceania
Kleber Dynaxer UHP

61 34

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Low rolling resistance. Low price. Average results on wet pavement. Prone to understeer on dry pavement.
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Europe · Russia+
Toyo Proxes Sport A

77 32

· Summer · 2020 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Great handling response in the wet. Short braking distance on dry pavement. Fair price. Dangerously long braking distance on wet pavement. Prone to understeer on dry pavement.
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USA+ · Canada · Europe
Nokian Powerproof

76 44

· Summer · 2019 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good lateral stability on wet pavement. Short braking distance on dry pavement. Low price. Long braking distance on wet pavement. Extremely prone to understeer on dry and wet pavement.
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Europe
Barum Bravuris 5HM

67 42

· Summer · 2019 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Low rolling resistance. Low price. Long braking distance on wet and dry pavements. Poor grip and weak lateral stability on wet pavement. Fuzzy steering response.
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Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · Africa
Syron Premium Performance

N/A 23

· Summer · 2019 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Low rolling resistance. Low price. Weak grip and a long braking distance on wet pavement. Extremely prone to understeer. Fuzzy steering response. High noise emission.
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Europe
Berlin Summer UHP 1

N/A 28

· Summer · 2019 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Low noise emission. Poor handling performance and long braking distances on dry and wet pavement. Low aquaplaning resistance.
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