Auto Motor und Sport: Summer Tire Test R19 2022

The Auto Motor und Sport test involved nine summer tires in size 245/45 R19, designed for the aftermarket, as well as the Continental PremiumContact 6 tire bearing an AO sign, which indicates that this model was developed in collaboration with Audi as the original equipment for the cars of this German brand (AO stands for Audi Original). The test car was an Audi A6, which could create additional advantages for the Continental tire. Another tire that aroused much interest was the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 — the newcomer of the season that debuted in independent tests. In Germany, the tires selected for the test are priced from 130 to 209 Euro per tire.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 - Winner Recommended

94 59

· Summer · 2022 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

Verdict:
Excellent traction, short braking distance, optimum lateral stability, and smooth handling response on dry pavement. Good handling response and high safety level on wet pavement. Relatively low aquaplaning resistance. Exemplary.
Comfort / Noise Dry Handling Wet Handling (Subjective) Dry Handling (Subjective) Steering Response Dry Braking Moose Test Lateral Stability Wet Handling

USA+ · Europe · Middle East · South Africa

Test Score:

9
Bridgestone Turanza T005 Recommended

83 61

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Very short braking distance and all but outstanding results on wet pavement (minor gripes about aquaplaning resistance). Well-balanced performance on dry pavement. Relatively weak straight aquaplaning resistance. Very good.
Wet Braking Wet Handling (Subjective) Dry Handling Rolling Resistance Lateral Aquaplaning Dry Handling (Subjective) Steering Response Moose Test

North America · Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · China · South Korea · Southeast Asia · Middle East · Africa · Oceania

Test Score:

8.8
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

81 54

· Summer · 2019 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Short braking distance and good handling response on wet pavement. Poor aquaplaning resistance. Limited lateral stability and delayed steering response on dry pavement. Increased noise emission. Very good.
Wet Braking Moose Test Wet Handling (Subjective) Dry Braking Dry Handling Noise Aquaplaning

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

Test Score:

8.1
Continental PremiumContact 6

88 70

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer

Verdict:
Good handling response in the dry. Great riding comfort. Relatively weak results on wet pavement. Very good.
Comfort Lateral Aquaplaning Steering Response Moose Test External Noise

North America · Europe · Russia+ · Japan · Middle East · Africa · Oceania

Test Score:

8
Nexen N Fera Sport

75 41

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Short braking distance on wet pavement. Good aquaplaning resistance. Good handling response in the dry. Great riding comfort. Poor lateral stability on wet pavement. Good.
Wet Braking Lateral Aquaplaning Straight Aquaplaning External Noise Rolling Resistance

Europe · Russia+

Test Score:

7.9
Michelin Pilot Sport 4

77 65

· Summer · 2015 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good handling response in the dry. Poor riding comfort. Grip threshold on wet pavement achieved too soon. Good.
Moose Test Steering Response Dry Handling (Subjective) External Noise Comfort

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

Test Score:

7.7
Nokian Powerproof

76 44

· Summer · 2019 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good handling response in the dry. Poor aquaplaning resistance. Increased noise emission. Good.
Moose Test Dry Handling (Subjective) Steering Response Lateral Aquaplaning Comfort / Noise

Europe

Test Score:

7.7
Falken Azenis FK510

80 63

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Acceptable braking performance on wet pavement. Good wet and dry traction. Poor aquaplaning resistance. Long braking distance on dry pavement. Good.
Wet Braking Wet Traction Dry Traction Straight Aquaplaning Dry Braking

North America · Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · Japan · South Korea · Middle East · Africa · Oceania

Test Score:

7.2
Maxxis Victra Sport 5 VS5

74 47

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Great handling response in the wet. Long braking distance on wet pavement (devalued the overall score). Inaccurate steering response on dry pavement. Low riding comfort. Satisfactory.
Wet Handling (Subjective) External Noise Lateral Stability Comfort / Noise Wet Braking Steering Response

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

Test Score:

6.3
GT Radial SportActive 2

70 39

· Summer · 2021 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good aquaplaning resistance. Good handling response in the dry. Very long braking distance on wet and dry pavement (devalued the overall score). Poor lateral stability on wet pavement. Possibly, will perform better on lighter and less powerful cars. Average.
Lateral Aquaplaning Moose Test Dry Handling External Noise Wet Braking Lateral Stability Dry Braking

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

Test Score:

5.9