Auto Bild: Summer Tire Test R19 2022

Germany’s Auto Bild magazine tested 10 models of summer tires in size 245/40 R19, including two hot newcomers of the season — Continental SportContact 7 and Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 — which hitherto were not spotted together in independent tests.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 - Winner Recommended

94 59

· Summer · 2022 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

Verdict:
Excellently balanced performance. Excellent hydroplaning resistance. Good handling response and a short stopping distance on wet and dry pavement alike. Low rolling resistance. High price. Exemplary.
Dry Braking Hydroplaning Dry Handling Rolling Resistance Wet Handling Wet Braking Price

USA+ · Europe · Middle East · South Africa
Continental SportContact 7 Recommended

94 63

· Summer · 2022 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

Verdict:
Excellent handling performance on dry pavement. Excellent hydroplaning resistance. Excellent braking performance. Great handling response in the wet. Moderate ride comfort. Exemplary.
Dry Braking Hydroplaning Dry Handling Wet Handling Wet Braking Comfort

USA+ · Mexico · Europe · Russia+ · East Asia · Southeast Asia · Middle East
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Recommended

81 54

· Summer · 2019 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Great handling response on wet pavement. Good handling response in the dry. Short wet and dry braking distances. Moderate ride comfort. Exemplary.
Wet Handling Dry Handling Wet Braking Dry Braking Comfort

North America · Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · East Asia · Southeast Asia · Middle East · Oceania
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Recommended

77 65

· Summer · 2015 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

Verdict:
Well-balanced performance. Good handling response in the dry. Optimum hydroplaning resistance. Precise steering response. Low rolling resistance. High price. Exemplary.
Steering Response Dry Handling Rolling Resistance Hydroplaning Price

North America · Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · East Asia · Southeast Asia · Middle East · Oceania
Maxxis Victra Sport 5 VS5

74 47

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good results on dry and wet pavement. Excellent hydroplaning resistance. Very good price/quality ratio. Delayed steering response on dry pavement. Good.
Hydroplaning Dry Handling Price/Quality Ratio Wet Handling Wet Braking Steering Response

Canada · Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · Japan · China · South Africa · Oceania
Bridgestone Potenza Sport

84 66

· Summer · 2021 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good hydroplaning resistance. Good handling performance and crisp steering response. Relatively long braking distance on wet pavement. Good.
Steering Response Dry Handling Hydroplaning Wet Braking

North America · Europe · Russia+ · China · Southeast Asia · Middle East · Africa · Oceania
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+

77 36

· Summer · 2021 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

Verdict:
Well-balanced performance. Great handling response in the wet. Excellent hydroplaning resistance. Great riding comfort. Fair price. Relatively long braking distance on wet pavement. Good.
Wet Handling Comfort Price Hydroplaning Wet Braking

Europe
Nexen N Fera Sport

75 41

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Excellent hydroplaning resistance. Short braking distance on dry pavement. Low noise emission. Prone to oversteer on dry pavement. Satisfactory.
Noise Dry Braking Hydroplaning Steering Response

Europe · Russia+
Falken Azenis FK510

80 63

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Excellent hydroplaning resistance. Great riding comfort. Long braking distance and generally weak grip on wet pavement. Prone to oversteer. Satisfactory.
Comfort Hydroplaning Steering Response Wet Braking

North America · Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · Japan · South Korea · Middle East · Africa · Oceania
Star Performer UHP 3

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· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good hydroplaning resistance. Low price. Low rolling resistance. Lack of grip and a dangerously long wet braking distance. Delayed and fuzzy steering response. Not recommended.
Price Rolling Resistance Hydroplaning Steering Response Wet Braking

Europe