AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023: Summer Tire Test R18 2023

AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023: Summer Tire Test R18

AUTO Straßenverkehr test involved eleven recently released summer tires in one of the currently most popular sizes, 225/40R18 92Y.

  1. Continental SportContact 7 - Winner Recommended
    Continental SportContact 7
    94 57
    · Summer · 2022 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Positive: Balanced handling and short braking distances on wet roads. High level of grip when braking and cornering on dry pavement.
    Negative: Grip in corners on wet roads, increased noise.

    Straight Hydroplaning   Comfort/Noise   Subj. Steering Response   Subj. Wet Circle   Dry Braking   Wet Braking   Subj. Handling   Subj. Elk Test   Noise  
    USA+ USA+ · Mexico Mexico · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · East Asia East Asia · Southeast Asia Southeast Asia · Middle East Middle East
    Test Score:
    9
  2. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
    Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
    94 59
    · Summer · 2022 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Positive: The shortest braking, excellent balance, very reliable grip on wet roads. Braking, responsiveness on dry roads.
    Negative: Traction in corners on wet roads.

    Dry Braking   Subj. Elk Test   Subj. Steering Response   Subj. Handling   Wet Braking   Wet Circle  
    USA+ USA+ · Europe Europe · Middle East Middle East · South Africa South Africa
    Test Score:
    8.8
  3. Firestone Firehawk Sport
    Firestone Firehawk Sport
    N/A 25
    · Summer · 2023 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Positive: Good braking on wet roads. Reliable, stable grip on wet roads with very precise responses. Very balanced, dry performance.
    Negative: Insufficient resistance to lateral hydroplaning.

    Subj. Elk Test   Subj. Steering Response   Subj. Wet Circle   Rolling Resistance   Subj. Handling   Wet Braking   Lateral Hydroplaning  
    Europe Europe
    Test Score:
    8.4
  4. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
    Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
    86 74
    · Summer · 2017 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Positive: Short braking distance on wet roads, good hydroplaning resistance. Braking, high control precision and low sensitivity to load changes on dry roads.
    Negative: Insufficient balance when driving on wet roads, High rolling resistance and noise.

    Dry Braking   Subj. Elk Test   Subj. Steering Response   Lateral Hydroplaning   Straight Hydroplaning   Subj. Handling   Wet Circle  
    North America North America · Central & South America Central & South America · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · Japan Japan · South Korea South Korea · Southeast Asia Southeast Asia · Middle East Middle East · Africa Africa · Oceania Oceania
    Test Score:
    8.1
  5. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
    Bridgestone Potenza Sport
    83 68
    · Summer · 2021 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Positive: Good handling on wet roads. Safe and responsive behavior on dry roads.
    Negative: Dry braking, highest rolling resistance in the test.

    Lateral Stability   Subj. Elk Test   Subj. Steering Response   Subj. Wet Circle   Wet Circle   Subj. Handling   Rolling Resistance  
    North America North America · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · China China · Southeast Asia Southeast Asia · Middle East Middle East · Oceania Oceania
    Test Score:
    8
  6. Pirelli P Zero PZ4
    Pirelli P Zero PZ4
    81 63
    · Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Positive: Very good handling, high lateral stability and handling in corners on dry roads.
    Negative: Long braking distance on wet roads, increased rolling resistance.

    Straight Hydroplaning   Comfort/Noise   Subj. Steering Response   Dry Braking   Subj. Handling   Subj. Elk Test   Wet Braking  
    North America North America · Central & South America Central & South America · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · East Asia East Asia · Southeast Asia Southeast Asia · Middle East Middle East · Oceania Oceania
    Test Score:
    7.9
  7. Falken Azenis FK520
    Falken Azenis FK520
    N/A 30
    · Summer · 2022 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Positive: Good braking on wet roads, hydroplaning resistance. Safe cornering behavior, improved driving comfort.
    Negative: Dry braking, increased rolling resistance.

    Comfort/Noise   Straight Hydroplaning   Subj. Elk Test   Wet Circle   Subj. Handling  
    Europe Europe
    Test Score:
    7.7
  8. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 VS5
    Maxxis Victra Sport 5 VS5
    74 49
    · Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Positive: Short braking distances on wet roads, responsive handling, tendency to understeer on wet and dry roads.
    Negative: Under prolonged load, cornering grip is reduced.

    Subj. Elk Test   Straight Hydroplaning  
    Canada Canada · Central & South America Central & South America · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · Japan Japan · China China · South Africa South Africa · Oceania Oceania
    Test Score:
    7.7
  9. Kumho Ecsta PS91
    Kumho Ecsta PS91
    68 25
    · Summer · 2013 · Passenger - Extreme Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Positive: Acceptable cornering grip and low load response on wet surfaces. Short braking distance on dry roads, low noise level.
    Negative: Long braking distances and significant understeer on wet roads. Sluggish steering response, increased rolling resistance.

    Comfort/Noise   Noise  
    USA+ USA+ · Canada Canada · Central & South America Central & South America · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · East Asia East Asia · Southeast Asia Southeast Asia · Middle East Middle East · North Africa North Africa · Oceania Oceania
    Test Score:
    7.7
  10. Giti GitiSport S2
    Giti GitiSport S2
    66 35
    · Summer · 2021 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Positive: Objectively good wet performance, better hydroplaning protection.
    Negative: Long braking, poor handling.

    Lateral Hydroplaning   Straight Hydroplaning   Wet Circle  
    Europe Europe · China China · Southeast Asia Southeast Asia · Oceania Oceania
    Test Score:
    7.5
  11. Nexen N Fera Sport
    Nexen N Fera Sport
    75 41
    · Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Positive: Good braking on wet roads, decent resistance to lateral hydroplaning. Low noise level.
    Negative: Poor steering response, understeer on wet roads. Braking distance and handling on dry roads.

    Noise   Subj. Elk Test   Wet Circle   Lateral Hydroplaning   Subj. Handling  
    Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+
    Test Score:
    7.4
Year
2023
Max Score, points
10
Tire Size
225/40R18
Season
Summer
Auto Type
Passenger
List Type
Professional Tire Test
Region
Europe
Date added
Apr 18, 2023
Date updated
Apr 23, 2023
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