2020 Tire Market Overview Braking Test

Dry Braking▲Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 32.1 M▼King-Meiler Sport 3 KM: 41 M
Wet Braking▲Bridgestone Potenza S001: 28.7 M▼King-Meiler Sport 3 KM: 43.2 M
Every year the German publication Auto Bild performs the industries most comprehensive tire test by putting a huge number of tires through wet and dry braking, to find the best twenty tires to progress through to a full tire test.

For the 2020 summer season, Auto Bild have tested fifty tires in 245/45 R18, which gives us an excellent overview of the UHP market for 2020.

While the results are mostly as expected, there are a few small surprises below worth noting. Nokian performs very well in wet and dry braking, finishing second overall, but more surprisingly the Bridgestone Potenza S001 wins the wet braking test, which is an area the Bridgestone has struggled with in the past. This indicates Bridgestone have put through a pretty major update to the tire, it will be interesting to see how it performs in the full test.

It's also nice to see Kumho back near the top after struggling for a number of years, and the budget brand Zeetex upsets some of the more premium rivals, including Pirelli, to finish in eighteenth place.

Full results below, come back to the site in about a month when there will be the more in depth test of the top twenty tires available.

Dry Braking

Wet Braking

Results

1st: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

Michelin Pilot Sport 4
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking1st32.1 M100%
Wet Braking4th29.8 M28.7 M+1.1 M96.31%
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2nd: Nokian PowerProof

Nokian PowerProof
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking2nd32.9 M32.1 M+0.8 M97.57%
Wet Braking3rd29.1 M28.7 M+0.4 M98.63%
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3rd: Bridgestone Potenza S001

Bridgestone Potenza S001
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking7th33.5 M32.1 M+1.4 M95.82%
Wet Braking1st28.7 M100%
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4th: Continental Premium Contact 6

Continental Premium Contact 6
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking3rd33.2 M32.1 M+1.1 M96.69%
Wet Braking5th30.2 M28.7 M+1.5 M95.03%
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5th: Kumho Ecsta PS71

Kumho Ecsta PS71
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking18th34.9 M32.1 M+2.8 M91.98%
Wet Braking2nd29 M28.7 M+0.3 M98.97%
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6th: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking3rd33.2 M32.1 M+1.1 M96.69%
Wet Braking9th30.8 M28.7 M+2.1 M93.18%
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7th: Nexen N Fera Sport SU2

Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking3rd33.2 M32.1 M+1.1 M96.69%
Wet Braking11th30.9 M28.7 M+2.2 M92.88%
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8th: Vredestein Ultrac Vorti

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking6th33.4 M32.1 M+1.3 M96.11%
Wet Braking12th31.3 M28.7 M+2.6 M91.69%
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9th: Apollo Aspire XP

Apollo Aspire XP
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking13th34.7 M32.1 M+2.6 M92.51%
Wet Braking6th30.3 M28.7 M+1.6 M94.72%
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10th: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3

Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking13th34.7 M32.1 M+2.6 M92.51%
Wet Braking6th30.3 M28.7 M+1.6 M94.72%
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11th: Firestone RoadHawk

Firestone RoadHawk
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking11th34.3 M32.1 M+2.2 M93.59%
Wet Braking9th30.8 M28.7 M+2.1 M93.18%
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12th: Fulda SportControl 2

Fulda SportControl 2
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking10th34.2 M32.1 M+2.1 M93.86%
Wet Braking14th31.7 M28.7 M+3 M90.54%
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13th: Kleber Dynaxer UHP

Kleber Dynaxer UHP
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking9th34.1 M32.1 M+2 M94.13%
Wet Braking16th32.2 M28.7 M+3.5 M89.13%
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14th: Laufenn S Fit EQ+

Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking8th34 M32.1 M+1.9 M94.41%
Wet Braking19th32.6 M28.7 M+3.9 M88.04%
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15th: Falken Azenis FK510

Falken Azenis FK510
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking27th36 M32.1 M+3.9 M89.17%
Wet Braking8th30.7 M28.7 M+2 M93.49%
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16th: Toyo Proxes Sport

Toyo Proxes Sport
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking21st35.4 M32.1 M+3.3 M90.68%
Wet Braking13th31.5 M28.7 M+2.8 M91.11%
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17th: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking11th34.3 M32.1 M+2.2 M93.59%
Wet Braking23rd33 M28.7 M+4.3 M86.97%
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18th: Zeetex HP2000 vfm

Zeetex HP2000 vfm
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking27th36 M32.1 M+3.9 M89.17%
Wet Braking15th31.8 M28.7 M+3.1 M90.25%
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19th: Uniroyal RainSport 3

Uniroyal RainSport 3
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking24th35.7 M32.1 M+3.6 M89.92%
Wet Braking18th32.4 M28.7 M+3.7 M88.58%
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20th: Maxxis Victra Sport 5

Maxxis Victra Sport 5
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking16th34.8 M32.1 M+2.7 M92.24%
Wet Braking24th33.4 M28.7 M+4.7 M85.93%
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21st: Infinity Ecomax

Infinity Ecomax
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking24th35.7 M32.1 M+3.6 M89.92%
Wet Braking19th32.6 M28.7 M+3.9 M88.04%
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22nd: Giti GitiSport S1

GiTi GitiSport S1
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking23rd35.5 M32.1 M+3.4 M90.42%
Wet Braking22nd32.9 M28.7 M+4.2 M87.23%
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23rd: Semperit SpeedLife 2

Semperit SpeedLife 2
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking32nd36.2 M32.1 M+4.1 M88.67%
Wet Braking16th32.2 M28.7 M+3.5 M89.13%
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24th: Debica Presto UHP2

Debica Presto UHP2
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking31st36.1 M32.1 M+4 M88.92%
Wet Braking21st32.8 M28.7 M+4.1 M87.5%
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25th: Pirelli P Zero

Pirelli P Zero
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking16th34.8 M32.1 M+2.7 M92.24%
Wet Braking28th34.6 M28.7 M+5.9 M82.95%
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26th: Yokohama Advan Sport V105

Yokohama Advan Sport V105
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking19th35.3 M32.1 M+3.2 M90.93%
Wet Braking29th34.7 M28.7 M+6 M82.71%
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27th: Mabor Sport Jet 3

Mabor Sport Jet 3
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking26th35.9 M32.1 M+3.8 M89.42%
Wet Braking26th34.3 M28.7 M+5.6 M83.67%
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28th: Sava Intensa UHP 2

Sava Intensa UHP 2
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking13th34.7 M32.1 M+2.6 M92.51%
Wet Braking34th35.5 M28.7 M+6.8 M80.85%
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29th: Cooper Zeon Sport

Cooper Zeon Sport
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking27th36 M32.1 M+3.9 M89.17%
Wet Braking27th34.5 M28.7 M+5.8 M83.19%
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30th: Avon ZZS

Avon ZZS
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking32nd36.2 M32.1 M+4.1 M88.67%
Wet Braking31st35.2 M28.7 M+6.5 M81.53%
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31st: Gislaved Ultra Speed

Gislaved Ultra Speed
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking47th37.5 M32.1 M+5.4 M85.6%
Wet Braking25th33.9 M28.7 M+5.2 M84.66%
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33rd: Matador MP 47 Hectorra 3

Matador MP 47 Hectorra 3
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking27th36 M32.1 M+3.9 M89.17%
Wet Braking35th35.7 M28.7 M+7 M80.39%
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34th: General Altimax One S

General Altimax One S
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking21st35.4 M32.1 M+3.3 M90.68%
Wet Braking32nd35.4 M28.7 M+6.7 M81.07%
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35th: Radar Dimax R8

Radar Dimax R8
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking38th36.7 M32.1 M+4.6 M87.47%
Wet Braking39th36.7 M28.7 M+8 M78.2%
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36th: Viking ProTech HP

Viking ProTech HP
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking44th37.3 M32.1 M+5.2 M86.06%
Wet Braking30th34.8 M28.7 M+6.1 M82.47%
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37th: Tracmax X Privilo TX3

Tracmax X Privilo TX3
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking41st37 M32.1 M+4.9 M86.76%
Wet Braking32nd35.4 M28.7 M+6.7 M81.07%
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38th: Minerva Radial F 205

Minerva Radial F 205
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking40th36.9 M32.1 M+4.8 M86.99%
Wet Braking37th36 M28.7 M+7.3 M79.72%
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39th: Rotalla RU01 S Pace

Rotalla RU01 S Pace
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking43rd37.2 M32.1 M+5.1 M86.29%
Wet Braking35th35.7 M28.7 M+7 M80.39%
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40th: Tristar Sportpower 2

Tristar Sportpower 2
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking35th36.5 M32.1 M+4.4 M87.95%
Wet Braking40th37 M28.7 M+8.3 M77.57%
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41st: Dayton Touring 2

Dayton Touring 2
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking34th36.4 M32.1 M+4.3 M88.19%
Wet Braking42nd37.2 M28.7 M+8.5 M77.15%
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42nd: Barum Bravuris 5HM

Barum Bravuris 5HM
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking48th37.7 M32.1 M+5.6 M85.15%
Wet Braking38th36.1 M28.7 M+7.4 M79.5%
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43rd: Marshal MU12

Marshal MU12
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking37th36.6 M32.1 M+4.5 M87.7%
Wet Braking43rd37.4 M28.7 M+8.7 M76.74%
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44th: Seiberling Seiberling Touring 2

Seiberling Seiberling Touring 2
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking41st37 M32.1 M+4.9 M86.76%
Wet Braking40th37 M28.7 M+8.3 M77.57%
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45th: Federal Evoluzion ST 1

Federal Evoluzion ST 1
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking19th35.3 M32.1 M+3.2 M90.93%
Wet Braking47th39.4 M28.7 M+10.7 M72.84%
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46th: Nankang NS2

Nankang NS2
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking35th36.5 M32.1 M+4.4 M87.95%
Wet Braking44th38.2 M28.7 M+9.5 M75.13%
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47th: GT Radial SportActive

GT-Radial SportActive
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking39th36.8 M32.1 M+4.7 M87.23%
Wet Braking46th39.1 M28.7 M+10.4 M73.4%
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48th: Imperial Ecosport 2

Imperial Ecosport 2
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking44th37.3 M32.1 M+5.2 M86.06%
Wet Braking45th38.7 M28.7 M+10 M74.16%
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49th: Accelera PHI R

Accelera PHI R
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking46th37.4 M32.1 M+5.3 M85.83%
Wet Braking48th40.5 M28.7 M+11.8 M70.86%
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50th: King Meiler Sport 3 KM

King-Meiler Sport 3 KM
  • 245/45 R18
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking49th41 M32.1 M+8.9 M78.29%
Wet Braking49th43.2 M28.7 M+14.5 M66.44%
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Published at February 17th, 2020, 10:00 am, by Jonathan Benson.
Filed under: Group tire tests, Magazine tire tests

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