Tyre Reviews: UHP Summer Tire Test R19 2022

The test car was a Toyota Supra, fitted with 255/35 R19 front tires, and 275/35 R19 rear tires. Besides Continental, the test also involved the recently launched Bridgestone Potenza Sport, as well as Michelin Pilot Sport 4S, Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport, Toyo Proxes Sport A, Kumho Ecsta PS71, Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+, Nankang Sportnex AS-2+, and Federal Evoluzion ST-1. In addition, Jonathan Benson tested the cheapest set of tires he could buy online for this Supra, which was a mix of Star Performer for the front axle and Goodride for the wider rear.

Continental SportContact 7 - Winner Recommended

94 63

· Summer · 2022 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

Verdict:
Excellent handling response and short braking distance in any conditions. Low aquaplaning resistance. Increased rolling resistance. Highly recommended.
Wet Braking Dry Braking Dry Handling Wet Handling Aquaplaning Rolling Resistance

USA+ · Mexico · Europe · Russia+ · East Asia · Southeast Asia · Middle East
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S Recommended

87 72

· Summer · 2017 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

Verdict:
Excellent wet and dry grip. Excellent aquaplaning resistance. Low noise emission. Low rolling resistance. Fuzzy steering response. Highly recommended.
Wet Braking Dry Braking Aquaplaning Noise Rolling Resistance Steering Response

North America · Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · Japan · South Korea · Southeast Asia · Middle East · Africa · Oceania
Bridgestone Potenza Sport

84 66

· Summer · 2021 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Strong traction and good handling response on wet and dry pavement. Low aquaplaning resistance. High noise emission. Low riding comfort. Very high rolling resistance. Recommended.
Wet Braking Dry Handling Wet Handling Steering Response Noise Aquaplaning Comfort Rolling Resistance

North America · Europe · Russia+ · China · Southeast Asia · Middle East · Africa · Oceania
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport

83 66

· Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Excellent handling response and short stopping distance on dry pavement. The best tire to use on track days. Long braking distance and generally weak grip on wet pavement. Low aquaplaning resistance. The noisiest tire on test. Low riding comfort.
Dry Braking Dry Handling Wet Braking Aquaplaning Comfort Noise

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Nankang AS-2+

70 37

· Summer · 2017 · Passenger - High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good grip on wet pavement. Excellent aquaplaning resistance. The quietest tire on test. Very good riding comfort. Low price. Poor traction and prone to oversteer on dry pavement.
Wet Braking Comfort Aquaplaning Noise Price Dry Braking Dry Handling

Europe · Russia+ · East Asia · Oceania
Kumho Ecsta PS71

67 42

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Excellent aquaplaning resistance. Low rolling resistance. Poor grip on dry and wet pavement.
Aquaplaning Rolling Resistance Comfort Noise

Canada · Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · East Asia · Southeast Asia · Middle East · North Africa · Oceania
Toyo Proxes Sport A

77 32

· Summer · 2020 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Great handling response in the wet. High resistance to straight aquaplaning. Great riding comfort. Long braking distance on wet and dry pavements. High rolling resistance.
Wet Handling Comfort Wet Braking Rolling Resistance Aquaplaning

USA+ · Canada · Europe
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+

77 36

· Summer · 2021 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

Verdict:
Great riding comfort. Poor grip on dry and wet pavement. Average aquaplaning resistance. High rolling resistance.
Wet Handling Comfort Dry Braking Aquaplaning Rolling Resistance

Europe
Goodride SA37

57 28

· Summer · 2013 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Good resistance to straight aquaplaning. Low rolling resistance. Low price. Very poor traction and poor handling response on wet and dry pavement. Not recommended.
Rolling Resistance Price Aquaplaning Dry Braking Dry Handling Wet Handling

Mexico · Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · East Asia · Oceania
Federal Evoluzion ST-1

69 33

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer

Verdict:
Low noise emission. Low price. Extremely poor traction, long braking distance, and poor handling response on wet pavement. Low aquaplaning resistance. Poor traction and poor handling response on dry pavement. Not recommended.
Price Noise Wet Braking Dry Braking Aquaplaning Dry Handling Wet Handling

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