2022 AMS Performance Summer Tire Test

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245/45 R19 10 tires 4 categories

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Test Publication:

https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/verkehr/reifen/

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Test Size: 245/45 R19

Tires Tested: 10 tires

Test Categories:
4 categories (10 tests)

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For 2022, the excellent publication Auto Motor und Sport have tested ten ultra high performance tires in 245/45 R19 using an Audi A6 Quattro. The new Goodyear was essentially the best in nearly all the grip tests, and had the best subjective handling on test, but did drop some points in aquaplaning.

Bridgestone placed second with the T005, proving to be a balanced tire doing well in most tests, and the Hankook Ventus S1 Evo3 finished third, excelling in the braking tests but it couldn't match the performance in handling.

Interestingly, the fourth placed Continental PremiumContact 6 was the Audi AO specific tire, which meant it had both SEAL technology and foam sound absorbing system.

Dry

The new Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was best in dry braking, with Hankook in second. Falken and GT Radial finished an unusual amount of distance behind.

The Goodyear was also best in dry handling, with the sportiest handling, however Hankook dropped down to last place thanks to a sluggish and imprecise steering response.

Wet

Hankook was back at the front for wet braking, with Michelin doing unusually badly.

Goodyear was back at the front in wet handling, leading with an impressive margin. Michelin again performed poorly.

Wet circle approximately matched wet handling, which is always nice to see!

Nexen and GT Radial led the way in the two aquaplaning tests, with the GT Radial best overall.

Environment

External noise testing had no advantage for the foam damped Continental, which was the noisiest outside but the quietest inside the car.

Bridgestone and Michelin led the way in the fuel use testing.

GT Radial was the cheapest tire on test, nearly half the price of the AO Continental.

Results

1^st

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

245/45 R19 102Y

• EU Label: C/A/70
• 3PMSF: no
• Weight: 10.77 kgs
• Tread: 6.8 mm

Very short braking distances, outstanding grip, high cornering stability, sporty but easy to control handling.

Average aquaplaning resistance.

Goodyear's new tire impresses with a lot of safety and the best dynamics.

Dry

100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	1st	34.6 M			100%
Dry Handling	1st	125.8 Km/H			100%

Wet

94.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	4th	31.3 M	29.5 M	+1.8 M	94.25%
Wet Handling	1st	88.4 Km/H			100%
Wet Circle	1st	6.67 m/s			100%
Straight Aqua	6th	65.6 Km/H	73.3 Km/H	-7.7 Km/H	89.5%
Curved Aquaplaning	6th	2.6 m/sec2	2.9 m/sec2	-0.3 m/sec2	89.66%

Comfort

96.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	7th	70 dB	67.3 dB	+2.7 dB	96.14%

Value

74.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	8th	203	130	+73	64.04%
Rolling Resistance	4th	7.6 kg / t	6.5 kg / t	+1.1 kg / t	85.53%

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2^nd

Bridgestone Turanza T005

245/45 R19 102Y

• EU Label: B/A/72
• 3PMSF: no
• Weight: 10.1 kgs
• Tread: 6.6 mm

Despite a small weakness in aquaplaning it is the strongest tire overall in the wet with the shortest wet braking. Very balanced and dynamic dry handling.

Weakness in longitudinal aquaplaning.

With no significant weaknesses, the T005 is still worth recommending.

Dry

98.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	3rd	35.3 M	34.6 M	+0.7 M	98.02%
Dry Handling	2nd	125.6 Km/H	125.8 Km/H	-0.2 Km/H	99.84%

Wet

96.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	2nd	30 M	29.5 M	+0.5 M	98.33%
Wet Handling	2nd	87.3 Km/H	88.4 Km/H	-1.1 Km/H	98.76%
Wet Circle	6th	6.5 m/s	6.67 m/s	-0.17 m/s	97.45%
Straight Aqua	7th	65.5 Km/H	73.3 Km/H	-7.8 Km/H	89.36%
Curved Aquaplaning	2nd	2.8 m/sec2	2.9 m/sec2	-0.1 m/sec2	96.55%

Comfort

97%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	5th	69.4 dB	67.3 dB	+2.1 dB	96.97%

Value

88.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	7th	167	130	+37	77.84%
Rolling Resistance	1st	6.5 kg / t			100%

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3^rd

Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3

245/45 R19 102Y

• EU Label: C/A/72
• 3PMSF: no
• Weight: 12.57 kgs
• Tread: 7.6 mm

Very short braking distances in the wet, safe wet handling.

Limited aquaplaning resistance, sluggish steering response, poor feedback.

The tire focuses on being excellent in safety.

Dry

98.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	2nd	34.9 M	34.6 M	+0.3 M	99.14%
Dry Handling	10th	123.1 Km/H	125.8 Km/H	-2.7 Km/H	97.85%

Wet

93.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	1st	29.5 M			100%
Wet Handling	8th	85.6 Km/H	88.4 Km/H	-2.8 Km/H	96.83%
Wet Circle	3rd	6.54 m/s	6.67 m/s	-0.13 m/s	98.05%
Straight Aqua	10th	63 Km/H	73.3 Km/H	-10.3 Km/H	85.95%
Curved Aquaplaning	8th	2.5 m/sec2	2.9 m/sec2	-0.4 m/sec2	86.21%

Comfort

95.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	9th	70.6 dB	67.3 dB	+3.3 dB	95.33%

Value

78.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	6th	160	130	+30	81.25%
Rolling Resistance	8th	8.5 kg / t	6.5 kg / t	+2 kg / t	76.47%

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4^th

Continental Premium Contact 6

245/45 R19 102Y

• EU Label: B/A/72
• 3PMSF: no
• Weight: 10.55 kgs
• Tread: 6.6 mm

Tires designed for Audi focus more on dry performance than wet, plus the noise foam makes this a quiet tire.

Limited performance in the wet.

Only the Audi AO self seal version of the PC6 was available in this size.

Dry

98.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	5th	35.4 M	34.6 M	+0.8 M	97.74%
Dry Handling	3rd	125.5 Km/H	125.8 Km/H	-0.3 Km/H	99.76%

Wet

94.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	6th	31.8 M	29.5 M	+2.3 M	92.77%
Wet Handling	5th	85.9 Km/H	88.4 Km/H	-2.5 Km/H	97.17%
Wet Circle	8th	6.46 m/s	6.67 m/s	-0.21 m/s	96.85%
Straight Aqua	5th	65.7 Km/H	73.3 Km/H	-7.6 Km/H	89.63%
Curved Aquaplaning	2nd	2.8 m/sec2	2.9 m/sec2	-0.1 m/sec2	96.55%

Comfort

94.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	10th	71.1 dB	67.3 dB	+3.8 dB	94.66%

Value

74.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	10th	209	130	+79	62.2%
Rolling Resistance	3rd	7.5 kg / t	6.5 kg / t	+1 kg / t	86.67%

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5^th

Nexen N Fera Sport SU2

245/45 R19 102Y

• EU Label: C/A/71
• 3PMSF: no
• Weight: 12.51 kgs
• Tread: 6.8 mm

Safe braking in the wet, good aquaplaning resistance, very easy to control in the dry, comfortable and quiet.

Limited wet cornering grip.

Inexpensive but balanced, just limited wet cornering performance.

Dry

98.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	5th	35.4 M	34.6 M	+0.8 M	97.74%
Dry Handling	3rd	125.5 Km/H	125.8 Km/H	-0.3 Km/H	99.76%

Wet

97%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	3rd	30.8 M	29.5 M	+1.3 M	95.78%
Wet Handling	10th	84.5 Km/H	88.4 Km/H	-3.9 Km/H	95.59%
Wet Circle	8th	6.46 m/s	6.67 m/s	-0.21 m/s	96.85%
Straight Aqua	1st	73.3 Km/H			100%
Curved Aquaplaning	2nd	2.8 m/sec2	2.9 m/sec2	-0.1 m/sec2	96.55%

Comfort

100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	1st	67.3 dB			100%

Value

84.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	3rd	138	130	+8	94.2%
Rolling Resistance	10th	8.7 kg / t	6.5 kg / t	+2.2 kg / t	74.71%

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6^th

Nokian PowerProof

245/45 R19 102Y

• EU Label: C/A/72
• 3PMSF: no
• Weight: 12.18 kgs
• Tread: 7.8 mm

Neutral to understeer balance in the wet, precise steering and easy to control in the dry.

Low aquaplaning resistance, noisy.

Good for every day summer weather, deficits only in heavy rain.

Dry

98.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	3rd	35.3 M	34.6 M	+0.7 M	98.02%
Dry Handling	9th	124.7 Km/H	125.8 Km/H	-1.1 Km/H	99.13%

Wet

92.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	5th	31.4 M	29.5 M	+1.9 M	93.95%
Wet Handling	5th	85.9 Km/H	88.4 Km/H	-2.5 Km/H	97.17%
Wet Circle	4th	6.52 m/s	6.67 m/s	-0.15 m/s	97.75%
Straight Aqua	8th	65.2 Km/H	73.3 Km/H	-8.1 Km/H	88.95%
Curved Aquaplaning	10th	2.4 m/sec2	2.9 m/sec2	-0.5 m/sec2	82.76%

Comfort

96.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	6th	69.6 dB	67.3 dB	+2.3 dB	96.7%

Value

87.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	4th	144	130	+14	90.28%
Rolling Resistance	5th	7.7 kg / t	6.5 kg / t	+1.2 kg / t	84.42%

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7^th

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

245/45 R19 102Y

• EU Label: C/A/71
• 3PMSF: no
• Weight: 11.19 kgs
• Tread: 6.8 mm

Dynamic and precise steering in the dry while still being safe in wet braking.

Narrow limit of grip in the wet, quiet sensitive to puddles.

Impressively precise and direct in the dry, showing its age in the wet.

Dry

98.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	5th	35.4 M	34.6 M	+0.8 M	97.74%
Dry Handling	5th	125.4 Km/H	125.8 Km/H	-0.4 Km/H	99.68%

Wet

93.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	8th	33.3 M	29.5 M	+3.8 M	88.59%
Wet Handling	9th	84.7 Km/H	88.4 Km/H	-3.7 Km/H	95.81%
Wet Circle	10th	6.4 m/s	6.67 m/s	-0.27 m/s	95.95%
Straight Aqua	3rd	69.7 Km/H	73.3 Km/H	-3.6 Km/H	95.09%
Curved Aquaplaning	5th	2.7 m/sec2	2.9 m/sec2	-0.2 m/sec2	93.1%

Comfort

98.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	3rd	68.3 dB	67.3 dB	+1 dB	98.54%

Value

76.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	9th	208	130	+78	62.5%
Rolling Resistance	2nd	7.2 kg / t	6.5 kg / t	+0.7 kg / t	90.28%

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8^th

Falken Azenis FK510

245/45 R19 102Y

• EU Label: D/A/69
• 3PMSF: no
• Weight: 12.41 kgs
• Tread: 7.3 mm

Acceptable wet braking performance, good grip in the wet and dry.

Limited aquapaning resistance, poor balance in the dry, limited sportiness.

Well priced and essentially safe in the wet.

Dry

97.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	9th	36.3 M	34.6 M	+1.7 M	95.32%
Dry Handling	5th	125.4 Km/H	125.8 Km/H	-0.4 Km/H	99.68%

Wet

92.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	7th	32.3 M	29.5 M	+2.8 M	91.33%
Wet Handling	7th	85.7 Km/H	88.4 Km/H	-2.7 Km/H	96.95%
Wet Circle	6th	6.5 m/s	6.67 m/s	-0.17 m/s	97.45%
Straight Aqua	9th	63.4 Km/H	73.3 Km/H	-9.9 Km/H	86.49%
Curved Aquaplaning	6th	2.6 m/sec2	2.9 m/sec2	-0.3 m/sec2	89.66%

Comfort

95.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	8th	70.4 dB	67.3 dB	+3.1 dB	95.6%

Value

79.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	5th	155	130	+25	83.87%
Rolling Resistance	9th	8.6 kg / t	6.5 kg / t	+2.1 kg / t	75.58%

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9^th

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

245/45 R19 102Y

• EU Label: C/A/72
• 3PMSF: no
• Weight: 11.89 kgs
• Tread: 7.2 mm

Despite poor wet braking, surprisingly good and dynamic steering in wet handling.

Poor steering precision in the dry, limited wet braking and aquaplaning resistance, uncomfortable.

Good dry performance but limited unbalanced grip in the wet.

Dry

98.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	8th	35.6 M	34.6 M	+1 M	97.19%
Dry Handling	8th	125.2 Km/H	125.8 Km/H	-0.6 Km/H	99.52%

Wet

92.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	9th	34.3 M	29.5 M	+4.8 M	86.01%
Wet Handling	3rd	86.8 Km/H	88.4 Km/H	-1.6 Km/H	98.19%
Wet Circle	2nd	6.63 m/s	6.67 m/s	-0.04 m/s	99.4%
Straight Aqua	4th	67.5 Km/H	73.3 Km/H	-5.8 Km/H	92.09%
Curved Aquaplaning	8th	2.5 m/sec2	2.9 m/sec2	-0.4 m/sec2	86.21%

Comfort

98.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	4th	68.5 dB	67.3 dB	+1.2 dB	98.25%

Value

87.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	2nd	137	130	+7	94.89%
Rolling Resistance	6th	8.1 kg / t	6.5 kg / t	+1.6 kg / t	80.25%

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10^th

GT Radial SportActive 2

245/45 R19 102Y

• EU Label: C/A/69
• 3PMSF: no
• Weight: 10.05 kgs
• Tread: 7.6 mm

Good aquaplaning resistance, safe and easy to control in the dry.

Long dry and wet braking distances, less driving stability in the wet.

Inexpensive tire with some strengths but also noticeable weaknesses.

Dry

96.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	10th	37.3 M	34.6 M	+2.7 M	92.76%
Dry Handling	7th	125.3 Km/H	125.8 Km/H	-0.5 Km/H	99.6%

Wet

95.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	10th	34.4 M	29.5 M	+4.9 M	85.76%
Wet Handling	4th	86.1 Km/H	88.4 Km/H	-2.3 Km/H	97.4%
Wet Circle	5th	6.51 m/s	6.67 m/s	-0.16 m/s	97.6%
Straight Aqua	2nd	70.1 Km/H	73.3 Km/H	-3.2 Km/H	95.63%
Curved Aquaplaning	1st	2.9 m/sec2			100%

Comfort

99.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	2nd	67.8 dB	67.3 dB	+0.5 dB	99.26%

Value

89.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	1st	130			100%
Rolling Resistance	7th	8.3 kg / t	6.5 kg / t	+1.8 kg / t	78.31%

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