Auto Bild Sportscars: Summer Tire Test R18 2022

The new test performed by the German motoring publication involved sports summer tires with a 18-inch rim diameter. Upon the completion of their next test, the AB experts noted that they had rarely come across tires with such a bad performance.

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 - Winner Recommended

77 65

· Summer · 2015 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

Verdict:
Excellent dry handling. Precise steering response. Good handling on wet surfaces. Short braking distance on dry and wet surfaces. Low rolling resistance. High price.
Steering Response Dry Braking Dry Handling Rolling Resistance Wet Handling Wet Braking Price

North America · Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · East Asia · Southeast Asia · Middle East · Oceania
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+ Recommended

77 36

· Summer · 2021 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good balance of characteristics. High grip on wet surfaces. Very high aquaplaning resistance. Good handling and short braking distances on dry and wet surfaces. Precise steering response. High rolling resistance.
Steering Response Dry Braking Dry Handling Aquaplaning Wet Handling Wet Braking Wet Traction Rolling Resistance

Europe
Falken Azenis FK510 Recommended

80 63

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Very high aquaplaning resistance. Good handling and short braking distances on dry and wet surfaces. Good ride comfort. Increased price.
Comfort Dry Braking Dry Handling Aquaplaning Wet Handling Wet Braking Price

North America · Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · Japan · South Korea · Middle East · Africa · Oceania
Toyo Proxes Sport A Recommended

77 32

· Summer · 2020 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Very high aquaplaning resistance. Good handling and short braking distances on dry and wet pavement. Good price. Increased rolling resistance.
Dry Braking Dry Handling Aquaplaning Wet Handling Wet Braking

USA+ · Canada · Europe
Bridgestone Potenza Sport

84 66

· Summer · 2021 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good handling and short braking distances on dry and wet surfaces. Precise steering response. Good ride comfort. Increased rolling resistance. Increased noise.
Steering Response Comfort Dry Braking Dry Handling Wet Handling Wet Braking Rolling Resistance Noise

North America · Europe · Russia+ · China · Southeast Asia · Middle East · Africa · Oceania
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

81 54

· Summer · 2019 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good balance of features. Good handling and short braking distances on dry and wet pavement. Low noise level. Low rolling resistance. Good price. Limited resistance to transverse aquaplaning.
Dry Braking Dry Handling Price Rolling Resistance Wet Handling Wet Braking Noise Lateral Aquaplaning

North America · Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · East Asia · Southeast Asia · Middle East · Oceania
Continental PremiumContact 6

88 70

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Good handling and short braking distances on dry surfaces. Low rolling resistance. High level of comfort. Low resistance to aquaplaning. Slow steering response. Long braking distance on wet surfaces.
Dry Handling Wet Braking Dry Braking

North America · Europe · Russia+ · Japan · Middle East · Africa · Oceania
Fulda SportControl 2

74 34

· Summer · 2017 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Acceptable handling on dry and wet surfaces. Good aquaplaning resistance. Short braking distance on dry pavement. Low rolling resistance. High level of comfort. Long braking distance on wet surfaces. Average lateral stability on dry pavement. Inaccurate steering response.
Comfort Dry Braking Dry Handling Aquaplaning Rolling Resistance Wet Handling Wet Braking Steering Response Wet Braking Lateral Stability

Europe · Russia+
Nexen N Fera Sport

75 41

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good aquaplaning resistance. Short braking distance on dry pavement. Low price. Lack of good handling on dry and wet surfaces. Weak lateral stability. Slow steering response. Increased rolling resistance.
Price Aquaplaning Dry Braking Steering Response Dry Handling Lateral Stability Rolling Resistance Wet Handling

Europe · Russia+
GT Radial SportActive 2

70 39

· Summer · 2021 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good aquaplaning resistance. Short braking distance on dry pavement. Low rolling resistance. Low grip, poor lateral stability, tendency to understeer and very long wet braking distances. Slow steering response. Average level of comfort.
Dry Braking Aquaplaning Rolling Resistance Steering Response Comfort Wet Braking Lateral Stability

Central & South America · Europe · Japan · South Africa · Oceania