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2010 Autocar Tire Test - RWD

Overall test winnerContinental Sport Contact 3

Here are the results from the 2010 Autocar tire tests for the RWD section of the test. To read commentary, and the results of the FWD tire test click here

Tires tested
6
Tested size
225/45 r17

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6 Tires tested

Published finishing positions, with the strengths and considerations from this test. Owner reviews cover other sizes and driving conditions.

Joint2nd

Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT

Joint2nd

Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3

5th

Vredestein Ultrac Cento

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2010 Autocar Tire Test - RWD

Here are the results from the 2010 Autocar tire tests for the RWD section of the test. To read commentary, and the results of the FWD tire test click here

RWD Highlights:

  • Less than a second covered the 6 tires during dry handling
  • There was 6 feet, or 5% difference during the dry braking tests
  • There was 12 feet, or 14% difference during the wet braking tests
1st

Continental Sport Contact 3

225/45 r17
Continental Sport Contact 3
All discipline results (3)
TestResult
Dry9.5
Wet15.5
Rolling Resistance4

Total: 29

Joint 2nd

Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT

225/45 r17
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT
All discipline results (3)
TestResult
Dry7.5
Wet17
Rolling Resistance3

Total: 27.5

Joint 2nd

Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3

225/45 r17
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3
All discipline results (3)
TestResult
Dry5
Wet16.5
Rolling Resistance6

Total: 27.5

4th

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric

225/45 r17
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric
All discipline results (3)
TestResult
Dry7.5
Wet16
Rolling Resistance1

Total: 24.5

5th

Vredestein Ultrac Cento

225/45 r17
Vredestein Ultrac Cento
All discipline results (3)
TestResult
Dry5
Wet11
Rolling Resistance5

Total: 21

6th

Bridgestone Potenza RE050A

225/45 r17
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A
All discipline results (3)
TestResult
Dry7.5
Wet8
Rolling Resistance2

Total: 17.5

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