ADAC: UHP Summer Tire Test R18 2020

ADAC: UHP Summer Tire Test R18

The choice of your tires can significantly affect your driving safety. The good news is that during the two summer tire tests, which were performed by the ADAC experts in sizes 235/55 R17 and 225/40 R18, most of the participants delivered quite a convincing performance.

Totally, 28 models were tested: 12 designed for SUVs and minivans, and 16 designed for golf-class passenger cars, which are covered in this article.

In 2020, ADAC first tested 18-inch tires. Recently, large wheels have become increasingly popular, and the size picked by the expert team — 225/40 R18 — is among the ten top bestselling sizes for summer tires.

  1. Continental PremiumContact 6 - Winner Recommended
    Continental PremiumContact 6
    88 70
    · Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer
    Verdict:

    Excellent results on wet pavement, especially in terms of handling and braking performance. Relatively weak results on dry pavement, increased external noise.

    Treadwear   Wet Performance   Noise / Comfort  
    North America North America · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · Japan Japan · Middle East Middle East · Oceania Oceania
    Test Score:
    2.1
  2. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Recommended
    Michelin Pilot Sport 4
    81 67
    · Summer · 2015 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Exceptionally well-balanced performance, great results on wet pavement, good results in the dry, low fuel consumption.

    Fuel Efficiency   Wet Performance   Dry Performance   Treadwear  
    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 · Africa Africa · Oceania Oceania
    Test Score:
    2.1
  3. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Recommended
    Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
    87 64
    · Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Well-balanced performance, very good results on dry pavement, good results in the wet, low fuel consumption.

    Fuel Efficiency   Wet Performance   Dry Performance   Treadwear  
    Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · Japan Japan · China China · Southeast Asia Southeast Asia · Middle East Middle East · South Africa South Africa · Oceania Oceania
    Test Score:
    2.2
  4. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 VS5 Recommended
    Maxxis Victra Sport 5 VS5
    74 49
    · Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Well-balanced performance, great results both in the wet and in the dry. Increased cabin and road noise.

    Treadwear   Wet Performance   Noise / Comfort  
    Canada Canada · Central & South America Central & South America · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · Japan Japan · China China · South Africa South Africa · Oceania Oceania
    Test Score:
    2.2
  5. Nexen N Fera Sport
    Nexen N Fera Sport
    75 43
    · Summer · 2018 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Good results in the dry, low fuel consumption. Relatively weak results on wet pavement.

    Fuel Efficiency   Treadwear  
    Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+
    Test Score:
    2.6
  6. Sava Intensa UHP 2
    Sava Intensa UHP 2
    74 40
    · Summer · 2017 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Very good results in the dry, very low fuel consumption. Relatively weak results on wet pavement.

    Fuel Efficiency   Treadwear   Dry Performance  
    Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+
    Test Score:
    2.7
  7. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
    Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
    80 39
    · Summer · 2012 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Good results on dry pavement. Relatively weak results in the wet.

    Treadwear  
    USA+ USA+ · Canada Canada · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · Southeast Asia Southeast Asia
    Test Score:
    2.7
  8. Falken Azenis FK510
    Falken Azenis FK510
    80 63
    · Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Good results on dry pavement. Relatively weak results in the wet.

    Treadwear   Dry Performance  
    North America North America · Central & South America Central & South America · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · Japan Japan · South Korea South Korea · Middle East Middle East · Africa Africa · Oceania Oceania
    Test Score:
    2.9
  9. Bridgestone Potenza S001
    Bridgestone Potenza S001
    70 46
    · Summer · 2010 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Very good results in the dry. Relatively weak results in the wet.

    Dry Performance   Noise / Comfort  
    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:
    3
  10. Kumho Ecsta PS71
    Kumho Ecsta PS71
    70 44
    · Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Good results on dry pavement. Relatively low treadwear.

    Treadwear  
    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:
    3
  11. Nokian Powerproof
    Nokian Powerproof
    76 46
    · Summer · 2019 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Acceptable results on dry and wet pavements, relatively low noise emission. Low treadwear.

    Noise / Comfort   Treadwear  
    Europe Europe
    Test Score:
    3
  12. Pirelli P Zero PZ4
    Pirelli P Zero PZ4
    81 63
    · Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    The best results on dry pavement, very good results on dry pavement, especially in terms of handling. Low treadwear, low fuel efficiency.

    Wet Performance   Dry Performance   Treadwear  
    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 · Africa Africa · Oceania Oceania
    Test Score:
    3
  13. Toyo Proxes Sport
    Toyo Proxes Sport
    71 46
    · Summer · 2016 · Passenger - High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Good results on dry pavement. Relatively weak results in the wet, low treadwear.

    Treadwear  
    USA+ USA+ · Canada Canada · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · East Asia East Asia · Southeast Asia Southeast Asia · Middle East Middle East · Oceania Oceania
    Test Score:
    3
  14. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
    Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
    81 56
    · Summer · 2019 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Good results on dry pavement, low fuel consumption. Relatively weak results in the wet.

    Fuel Efficiency   Wet Performance  
    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:
    3.1
  15. Cooper Zeon CS Sport
    Cooper Zeon CS Sport
    71 16
    · Summer · 2013 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Good results on dry pavement. Relatively weak results in the wet.

    Treadwear   Wet Performance  
    Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · South Africa South Africa
    Test Score:
    3.3
  16. Rotalla S-Pace RU01
    Rotalla S-Pace RU01
    62 33
    · Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer
    Verdict:

    Low fuel consumption. Weak results on wet pavement.

    Fuel Efficiency   Treadwear   Noise / Comfort   Wet Performance   Dry Performance  
    Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+
    Test Score:
    3.6
Year
2020
Tire Test Original Link
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Tire Size
225/40R18
Season
Summer
Auto Type
Passenger
List Type
Professional Tire Test
Region
Europe
Date added
Mar 11, 2020
Date updated
Jun 27, 2021

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