Sportauto: Summer Tire Test R19 2022

Sportauto magazine has conducted a series of tests of summer tires in size 235/35ZR19, which fits many compact sports cars, such as Volkswagen Golf GTI or Hyundai i30 N. On the European market, a large number of tire models in this size are available, from UHP tires with excellent wet grip to sportier UUHP tires, and even track tires, which are commonly referred to as «semi-slicks».
In the UHP and UUHP classes, seven tire models were tested, including a few new products — Bridgestone Potenza Sport, Michelin Pilot Sport 4, Continental SportContact 7, Falken Azenis FK510, Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport, Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z, and the recently modernized Pirelli P Zero (PZ4). The list of tested semi-slicks included Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2, Nankang AR-1, and the Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R in the version homologated by Porsche and bearing an additional N0 sign.

Continental SportContact 7 - Winner

94 57

· Summer · 2022 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

Verdict:
Excellently balanced performance. Outstanding dry and wet braking capabilities. Relatively low lateral aquaplaning resistance. Low riding comfort. Exemplary.
External Noise Rolling Resistance Steering Response Wet Braking Dry Handling Dry Braking Straight Aquaplaning Dry Handling (Subjective) Wet Handling (Subjective)

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Michelin Pilot Sport 4

81 67

· Summer · 2015 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

Verdict:
Predictable behavior and precise steering response to the driver’s actions on dry pavement. Relatively low lateral aquaplaning resistance. Reduced shock-absorbing properties. Very good.
Rolling Resistance Steering Response Dry Handling (Subjective) Straight Aquaplaning Moose Test

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Bridgestone Potenza Sport

83 68

· Summer · 2021 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Outstanding cornering stability on wet and dry pavement. Surprisingly good aquaplaning resistance. Fast and precise response to the driver’s actions. Average dry and wet braking performance. Very good.
Lateral Stability Lateral Aquaplaning Steering Response Dry Handling Straight Aquaplaning Wet Handling Dry Handling (Subjective) Wet Handling (Subjective) Rolling Resistance

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Pirelli P Zero PZ4

81 63

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good handling response and stability on wet pavement. Long braking distance on wet pavement. Relatively poor traction and limited lateral stability at high speeds on dry pavement. Good.
Wet Handling External Noise Wet Handling (Subjective) Straight Aquaplaning Rolling Resistance

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Falken Azenis FK510

80 63

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Short braking distance and good handling properties on wet pavement. Attractive price. Delayed and fuzzy steering response on dry pavement. Good.
Straight Aquaplaning External Noise Steering Response Moose Test Rolling Resistance

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Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129

N/A 30

· Summer · 2020 · Passenger - Extreme Performance Summer

Verdict:
Great handling response in the wet. Excellent aquaplaning resistance. Long braking distances, especially on wet pavement. Insufficient stability during emergency braking on dry pavement. Good.
Lateral Aquaplaning Straight Aquaplaning External Noise Wet Braking Steering Response

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Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport

84 68

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Acceptable overall performance on dry and wet pavement. Long braking distance on wet pavement. Relatively low stability during the emergency maneuvers on dry pavement. Good.
External Noise Wet Braking Moose Test Rolling Resistance

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Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R

N/A 41

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Precise steering response, neutral behavior, and good track traction. Controllable behavior on wet pavement. Poor braking performance under temperatures typical for everyday life. Insufficient stability during emergency braking. Very good.
External Noise Steering Response Dry Handling (Subjective) Dry Handling Moose Test Lateral Stability Wet Braking Comfort / Internal Noise (Subjective) Wet Handling Wet Handling (Subjective)

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Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R

62 26

· Summer · 2012 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Excellent wet grip for a tire from this category (even though its threshold is achieved soon). Precise steering response and confidence-inspiring handling lightness on a track. Poor braking performance under temperatures typical for everyday life. Very prone to oversteer on wet pavement. Low riding comfort. Very good.
Dry Handling Steering Response Dry Handling (Subjective) Rolling Resistance Lateral Stability Lateral Aquaplaning Wet Handling Wet Braking Comfort / Internal Noise (Subjective) Straight Aquaplaning

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Nankang AR-1

N/A 26

· Summer · 2022 · Passenger - Extreme Performance Summer

Verdict:
A high level of traction and stability (depends on the heat degree), as well as good performance and neutral behavior on a track. Poor aquaplaning resistance, can suddenly lose grip on wet pavement. Very noisy, plus strong vibrations. Very good.
Dry Handling (Subjective) Dry Handling Steering Response Dry Braking Wet Braking Wet Handling (Subjective) Straight Aquaplaning Comfort / Internal Noise (Subjective) Lateral Aquaplaning Lateral Stability Wet Handling

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