Every year Autobild Sports Cars aims to go big, and this year they've literally have, testing UUHP summer tires! In search for the sportiest performance tire, they used a Mercedes AMG test vehicle which is fitted with 265/35 R19 front and 295/30 R20 rear tires.
As usual the excellent drivers at AutoBild put seven sets of UUHP / maximum performance tires to the test in the dry and wet, as well as testing the rolling resistance and noise levels of the tires.
It's a good bunch of tires, and includes the brand new Vredestein Ultrac Pro (which replaces the Ultrac Vorti) against the very best in the category.
Test Publication:
295/30 R20
7 tires
4 categories
Images courtesy of Auto Bild Sportscars
Test Publication:
Images courtesy of Auto Bild Sportscars
Test Size:
295/30 R20
Tires Tested:
7 tires
Dry
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport was the best in dry braking, ahead of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S and Continental SportContact 7.
- Bridgestone Potenza Sport
- Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
- Continental SportContact 7
- Vredestein Ultrac Pro
- Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
- Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129
- Winrun R330
The Michelin was the fastest around the dry handling lap, but the Tire Reviews favourite, the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport got the best subjective marks. The Bridgestone overheated after a few laps and had very high wear, something Tire Reviews has noticed many times.
- Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
- Continental SportContact 7
- Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
- Vredestein Ultrac Pro
- Bridgestone Potenza Sport
- Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129
- Winrun R330
Wet
Continental was at the front during wet braking.
- Continental SportContact 7
- Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129
- Bridgestone Potenza Sport
- Vredestein Ultrac Pro
- Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
- Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
- Winrun R330
And it was fastest around the wet handling lap, and the fastest in the wet circle, showing it's incredibly high wet grip.
- Continental SportContact 7
- Bridgestone Potenza Sport
- Vredestein Ultrac Pro
- Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
- Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129
- Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
- Winrun R330
- Continental SportContact 7
- Bridgestone Potenza Sport
- Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
- Vredestein Ultrac Pro
- Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129
- Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
- Winrun R330
The new Vredestein Ultrac Pro was best in the deeper water of aquaplaning.
- Vredestein Ultrac Pro
- Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129
- Continental SportContact 7
- Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
- Bridgestone Potenza Sport
- Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
- Winrun R330
Comfort
The Vredestein was also the quietest on test.
- Vredestein Ultrac Pro
- Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
- Winrun R330
- Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129
- Continental SportContact 7
- Bridgestone Potenza Sport
- Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
Value
Michelin were back at the front during the rolling resistance test, where the sporty Goodyear really struggled.
- Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
- Winrun R330
- Vredestein Ultrac Pro
- Continental SportContact 7
- Bridgestone Potenza Sport
- Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129
- Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
Please note: All the data such as EU label and weight is for the rear axle size.
Results
A convincing super sports tire that hardly shows any weakness, precise steering response, dynamic handling on wet and dry tracks, excellent balance, short braking distances, good aquaplaning reserves.
Slightly increased rolling noise.
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Dry Braking |
3rd |
38.5 M |
37 M |
+1.5 M |
96.1% |
| Dry Handling |
2nd |
109.2 Km/H |
109.9 Km/H |
-0.7 Km/H |
99.36% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Wet Braking |
1st |
49.2 M |
|
|
100% |
| Wet Handling |
1st |
78.9 Km/H |
|
|
100% |
| Wet Circle |
1st |
10.78 s |
|
|
100% |
| Straight Aqua |
3rd |
97.6 Km/H |
100.3 Km/H |
-2.7 Km/H |
97.31% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Noise |
5th |
73.4 dB |
70.5 dB |
+2.9 dB |
96.05% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Rolling Resistance |
4th |
8.36 kg / t |
8.11 kg / t |
+0.25 kg / t |
97.01% |
Balanced sports tire that excels on both wet and dry roads, precise steering, good feedback, good balance, short braking distances, quiet rolling noise.
Average aquaplaning safety reserves.
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Dry Braking |
2nd |
37.8 M |
37 M |
+0.8 M |
97.88% |
| Dry Handling |
1st |
109.9 Km/H |
|
|
100% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Wet Braking |
5th |
53.4 M |
49.2 M |
+4.2 M |
92.13% |
| Wet Handling |
4th |
76.6 Km/H |
78.9 Km/H |
-2.3 Km/H |
97.08% |
| Wet Circle |
3rd |
11.14 s |
10.78 s |
+0.36 s |
96.77% |
| Straight Aqua |
6th |
94.4 Km/H |
100.3 Km/H |
-5.9 Km/H |
94.12% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Noise |
2nd |
71.2 dB |
70.5 dB |
+0.7 dB |
99.02% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Rolling Resistance |
1st |
8.11 kg / t |
|
|
100% |
Brand-new, dynamically balanced sports tire with very good safety reserves for aquaplaning, short braking distances, convincing rolling comfort, and quiet ride noise.
Slightly delayed steering response.
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Dry Braking |
4th |
39.1 M |
37 M |
+2.1 M |
94.63% |
| Dry Handling |
4th |
108.5 Km/H |
109.9 Km/H |
-1.4 Km/H |
98.73% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Wet Braking |
4th |
53.1 M |
49.2 M |
+3.9 M |
92.66% |
| Wet Handling |
3rd |
77 Km/H |
78.9 Km/H |
-1.9 Km/H |
97.59% |
| Wet Circle |
4th |
11.15 s |
10.78 s |
+0.37 s |
96.68% |
| Straight Aqua |
1st |
100.3 Km/H |
|
|
100% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Noise |
1st |
70.5 dB |
|
|
100% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Rolling Resistance |
3rd |
8.35 kg / t |
8.11 kg / t |
+0.24 kg / t |
97.13% |
Dynamic handling characteristics and impressive grip on wet tracks, short braking distances, direct steering, good balance.
After a few laps on a dry racetrack, there is significant wear and tear (leading to downgrading).
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Dry Braking |
1st |
37 M |
|
|
100% |
| Dry Handling |
5th |
107.7 Km/H |
109.9 Km/H |
-2.2 Km/H |
98% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Wet Braking |
3rd |
50.6 M |
49.2 M |
+1.4 M |
97.23% |
| Wet Handling |
2nd |
77.8 Km/H |
78.9 Km/H |
-1.1 Km/H |
98.61% |
| Wet Circle |
2nd |
10.89 s |
10.78 s |
+0.11 s |
98.99% |
| Straight Aqua |
5th |
96.8 Km/H |
100.3 Km/H |
-3.5 Km/H |
96.51% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Noise |
6th |
73.8 dB |
70.5 dB |
+3.3 dB |
95.53% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Rolling Resistance |
5th |
8.53 kg / t |
8.11 kg / t |
+0.42 kg / t |
95.08% |
Sporting talent with agile steering, good aquaplaning reserves, and short braking distances on wet roads.
Rear axle's lack of lateral stability leads to a pronounced tendency to oversteer on both wet and dry roads.
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Dry Braking |
5th |
39.7 M |
37 M |
+2.7 M |
93.2% |
| Dry Handling |
6th |
106.6 Km/H |
109.9 Km/H |
-3.3 Km/H |
97% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Wet Braking |
2nd |
50.2 M |
49.2 M |
+1 M |
98.01% |
| Wet Handling |
5th |
76.1 Km/H |
78.9 Km/H |
-2.8 Km/H |
96.45% |
| Wet Circle |
5th |
11.56 s |
10.78 s |
+0.78 s |
93.25% |
| Straight Aqua |
2nd |
99.5 Km/H |
100.3 Km/H |
-0.8 Km/H |
99.2% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Noise |
4th |
72.8 dB |
70.5 dB |
+2.3 dB |
96.84% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Rolling Resistance |
6th |
8.55 kg / t |
8.11 kg / t |
+0.44 kg / t |
94.85% |
Dynamic sporting talent with crisp, direct steering on dry roads, good comfort.
Lacking grip and pronounced understeering behavior with extended braking distances on wet surfaces, high rolling resistance.
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Dry Braking |
5th |
39.7 M |
37 M |
+2.7 M |
93.2% |
| Dry Handling |
3rd |
109.1 Km/H |
109.9 Km/H |
-0.8 Km/H |
99.27% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Wet Braking |
6th |
57.3 M |
49.2 M |
+8.1 M |
85.86% |
| Wet Handling |
6th |
75.9 Km/H |
78.9 Km/H |
-3 Km/H |
96.2% |
| Wet Circle |
6th |
11.66 s |
10.78 s |
+0.88 s |
92.45% |
| Straight Aqua |
4th |
97.1 Km/H |
100.3 Km/H |
-3.2 Km/H |
96.81% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Noise |
7th |
73.9 dB |
70.5 dB |
+3.4 dB |
95.4% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Rolling Resistance |
7th |
9.76 kg / t |
8.11 kg / t |
+1.65 kg / t |
83.09% |
Average aquaplaning reserves, low rolling resistance.
Lacking wet grip and dangerous driving behavior, delayed steering with poor balance and treacherous oversteering on both wet and dry roads, dangerously long braking distances.
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Dry Braking |
7th |
44.8 M |
37 M |
+7.8 M |
82.59% |
| Dry Handling |
7th |
106.2 Km/H |
109.9 Km/H |
-3.7 Km/H |
96.63% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Wet Braking |
7th |
68.3 M |
49.2 M |
+19.1 M |
72.04% |
| Wet Handling |
7th |
65 Km/H |
78.9 Km/H |
-13.9 Km/H |
82.38% |
| Wet Circle |
7th |
13.03 s |
10.78 s |
+2.25 s |
82.73% |
| Straight Aqua |
7th |
94.3 Km/H |
100.3 Km/H |
-6 Km/H |
94.02% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Noise |
3rd |
71.3 dB |
70.5 dB |
+0.8 dB |
98.88% |
| Test |
# |
Result |
Best |
Diff |
% |
| Rolling Resistance |
2nd |
8.23 kg / t |
8.11 kg / t |
+0.12 kg / t |
98.54% |
