2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout

Jonathan Benson
Data analyzed and reviewed by Jonathan Benson
February 24, 2025

Winner, Bridgestone Potenza SportSo it begins, the 2025 summer tire test season is upon is, and it's going to be an interesting year!

To start things off, Autobild have published their annual 52 tire shootout, where they test the wet and dry braking of pretty much every tire they can get their hands on to work out the best 20 to take through to the full tire test, this year in the sporty 225/40 R18 size.

There's no big surprises in the dry - the Bridgestone Potenza Sport is the best, closely followed by the Falken ZE320 and Michelin Pilot Sport 5.

The wet is a little more interesting, with a three way tie for shortest braking distance! The new Hankook Ventus Evo is one of the best, impressive from the new product, and the Kumho Ecsta PS71 also does well, but third tire was the Linglong Sport Master, ahead of Bridgestone, Michelin, Continental and Goodyear! This is very impressive from the traditionally budget Chinese manufacturer, so it will be interesting to see how it fairs in the full test, which will include wear.

Keep an eye on AutoBild or the Tire Reviews website in the coming weeks to see the full test.

Test Publication:
Auto Bild
https://www.autobild.de/ratgeber/reifen/
Test Size: 225/40 R18
Tires Tested: 52 tires
Test Categories:
2 categories (2 tests)
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Test Category Best Performer Worst Performer Difference
Dry (1 tests)
Dry Braking ▲ Bridgestone Potenza Sport: 32.6 M▼ Tourador X Speed TU1: 38.9 M6.3 M (16.2%)
Wet (1 tests)
Wet Braking ▲ Linglong Sport Master: 27.4 M▼ Autogreen Smart Chaser SC1: 43.6 M16.2 M (37.2%)

Dry

Wet

Results

1st: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

Bridgestone Potenza Sport
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking1st32.6 M100%
Wet Braking4th27.6 M27.4 M+0.2 M99.28%
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2nd: Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Michelin Pilot Sport 5
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking3rd33.5 M32.6 M+0.9 M97.31%
Wet Braking5th27.7 M27.4 M+0.3 M98.92%
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3rd: Hankook Ventus Evo

Hankook Ventus Evo
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking6th34 M32.6 M+1.4 M95.88%
Wet Braking1st27.4 M100%
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4th: Kumho Ecsta PS71

Kumho Ecsta PS71
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking9th34.2 M32.6 M+1.6 M95.32%
Wet Braking1st27.4 M100%
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5th: Linglong Sport Master

Linglong Sport Master
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking9th34.2 M32.6 M+1.6 M95.32%
Wet Braking1st27.4 M100%
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6th: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking8th34.1 M32.6 M+1.5 M95.6%
Wet Braking6th28.3 M27.4 M+0.9 M96.82%
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7th: Falken ZIEX ZE320

Falken ZIEX ZE320
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking2nd33 M32.6 M+0.4 M98.79%
Wet Braking10th29.5 M27.4 M+2.1 M92.88%
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8th: Continental PremiumContact 7

Continental PremiumContact 7
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking12th34.6 M32.6 M+2 M94.22%
Wet Braking6th28.3 M27.4 M+0.9 M96.82%
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9th: Sailun Atrezzo ZSR2

Sailun Atrezzo ZSR2
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking11th34.3 M32.6 M+1.7 M95.04%
Wet Braking8th28.7 M27.4 M+1.3 M95.47%
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10th: Maxxis Victra Sport 5

Maxxis Victra Sport 5
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking5th33.9 M32.6 M+1.3 M96.17%
Wet Braking9th29.2 M27.4 M+1.8 M93.84%
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11th: Toyo Proxes Comfort

Toyo Proxes Comfort
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking6th34 M32.6 M+1.4 M95.88%
Wet Braking13th30.4 M27.4 M+3 M90.13%
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12th: Laufenn S Fit EQ+

Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking16th34.9 M32.6 M+2.3 M93.41%
Wet Braking11th29.7 M27.4 M+2.3 M92.26%
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13th: Nokian Powerproof 1

Nokian Powerproof 1
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking15th34.8 M32.6 M+2.2 M93.68%
Wet Braking13th30.4 M27.4 M+3 M90.13%
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14th: Yokohama Advan Sport V107

Yokohama Advan Sport V107
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking4th33.8 M32.6 M+1.2 M96.45%
Wet Braking23rd31.8 M27.4 M+4.4 M86.16%
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15th: Firestone Firehawk Sport

Firestone Firehawk Sport
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking12th34.6 M32.6 M+2 M94.22%
Wet Braking17th31.1 M27.4 M+3.7 M88.1%
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16th: Nexen N Fera Sport SU2

Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking17th35 M32.6 M+2.4 M93.14%
Wet Braking15th30.9 M27.4 M+3.5 M88.67%
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17th: Giti GitiSportS2

Giti GitiSportS2
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking20th35.4 M32.6 M+2.8 M92.09%
Wet Braking15th30.9 M27.4 M+3.5 M88.67%
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18th: Vredestein Ultrac Pro

Vredestein Ultrac Pro
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking17th35 M32.6 M+2.4 M93.14%
Wet Braking18th31.2 M27.4 M+3.8 M87.82%
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19th: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking19th35.2 M32.6 M+2.6 M92.61%
Wet Braking20th31.5 M27.4 M+4.1 M86.98%
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20th: Pirelli P Zero PZ4

Pirelli P Zero PZ4
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking12th34.6 M32.6 M+2 M94.22%
Wet Braking26th32.3 M27.4 M+4.9 M84.83%
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21st: GT Radial SportActive 2

GT Radial SportActive 2
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking24th36 M32.6 M+3.4 M90.56%
Wet Braking21st31.7 M27.4 M+4.3 M86.44%
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22nd: Uniroyal RainSport 5

Uniroyal RainSport 5
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking35th37.4 M32.6 M+4.8 M87.17%
Wet Braking12th30.3 M27.4 M+2.9 M90.43%
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23rd: BFGoodrich Advantage

BFGoodrich Advantage
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking25th36.2 M32.6 M+3.6 M90.06%
Wet Braking24th31.9 M27.4 M+4.5 M85.89%
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24th: Petlas Velox Sport PT741

Petlas Velox Sport PT741
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking20th35.4 M32.6 M+2.8 M92.09%
Wet Braking28th33.1 M27.4 M+5.7 M82.78%
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25th: Semperit Speed Life 3

Semperit Speed Life 3
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking35th37.4 M32.6 M+4.8 M87.17%
Wet Braking18th31.2 M27.4 M+3.8 M87.82%
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26th: Syron Premium Performance

Syron Premium Performance
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking31st36.9 M32.6 M+4.3 M88.35%
Wet Braking24th31.9 M27.4 M+4.5 M85.89%
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27th: Debica Presto UHP2

Debica Presto UHP2
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking27th36.4 M32.6 M+3.8 M89.56%
Wet Braking28th33.1 M27.4 M+5.7 M82.78%
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28th: Ceat SportDrive

Ceat SportDrive
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking22nd35.8 M32.6 M+3.2 M91.06%
Wet Braking34th34 M27.4 M+6.6 M80.59%
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29th: Leao Nova Force Acro

Leao Nova Force Acro
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking30th36.8 M32.6 M+4.2 M88.59%
Wet Braking27th32.9 M27.4 M+5.5 M83.28%
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30th: Fulda SportControl 2

Fulda SportControl 2
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking25th36.2 M32.6 M+3.6 M90.06%
Wet Braking33rd33.9 M27.4 M+6.5 M80.83%
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31st: Radar Dimax R8 plus

Radar Dimax R8 plus
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking51st38.6 M32.6 M+6 M84.46%
Wet Braking21st31.7 M27.4 M+4.3 M86.44%
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32nd: Sava Intensa UHP 2

Sava Intensa UHP 2
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking23rd35.9 M32.6 M+3.3 M90.81%
Wet Braking37th34.4 M27.4 M+7 M79.65%
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33rd: Viking Protech Newgen

Viking Protech Newgen
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking40th37.6 M32.6 M+5 M86.7%
Wet Braking30th33.5 M27.4 M+6.1 M81.79%
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34th: Star Performer Interstellar

Star Performer Interstellar
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking37th37.5 M32.6 M+4.9 M86.93%
Wet Braking31st33.7 M27.4 M+6.3 M81.31%
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35th: Event Potentem UHP

Event Potentem UHP
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking45th37.9 M32.6 M+5.3 M86.02%
Wet Braking32nd33.8 M27.4 M+6.4 M81.07%
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36th: Gislaved Ultra Speed 2

Gislaved Ultra Speed 2
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking40th37.6 M32.6 M+5 M86.7%
Wet Braking36th34.2 M27.4 M+6.8 M80.12%
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37th: Matador Hectorra 5

Matador Hectorra 5
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking44th37.7 M32.6 M+5.1 M86.47%
Wet Braking35th34.1 M27.4 M+6.7 M80.35%
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38th: Ovation VI 588 Sport

Ovation VI 588 Sport
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking33rd37.1 M32.6 M+4.5 M87.87%
Wet Braking41st35.2 M27.4 M+7.8 M77.84%
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39th: Barum Bravuris 6

Barum Bravuris 6
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking40th37.6 M32.6 M+5 M86.7%
Wet Braking38th34.8 M27.4 M+7.4 M78.74%
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40th: Kormoran Ultra High Performance

Kormoran Ultra High Performance
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking29th36.6 M32.6 M+4 M89.07%
Wet Braking42nd36.2 M27.4 M+8.8 M75.69%
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41st: Goodride Z 107 ZuperEco

Goodride Z 107 ZuperEco
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking45th37.9 M32.6 M+5.3 M86.02%
Wet Braking39th34.9 M27.4 M+7.5 M78.51%
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42nd: Iris Sefar

Iris Sefar
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking45th37.9 M32.6 M+5.3 M86.02%
Wet Braking40th35.1 M27.4 M+7.7 M78.06%
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43rd: Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO

Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking28th36.5 M32.6 M+3.9 M89.32%
Wet Braking43rd36.7 M27.4 M+9.3 M74.66%
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44th: Lanvigator Catch Power+

Lanvigator Catch Power Plus
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking34th37.2 M32.6 M+4.6 M87.63%
Wet Braking43rd36.7 M27.4 M+9.3 M74.66%
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45th: Riken Riken UHP

Riken Riken UHP
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking31st36.9 M32.6 M+4.3 M88.35%
Wet Braking46th37.5 M27.4 M+10.1 M73.07%
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46th: Z Max Zealion

Z Max Zealion
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking37th37.5 M32.6 M+4.9 M86.93%
Wet Braking48th38 M27.4 M+10.6 M72.11%
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47th: Rockblade ROCK 525

Rockblade ROCK 525
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking37th37.5 M32.6 M+4.9 M86.93%
Wet Braking49th38.1 M27.4 M+10.7 M71.92%
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48th: Arivo Ultra ARZ 5

Arivo Ultra ARZ 5
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking48th38.1 M32.6 M+5.5 M85.56%
Wet Braking47th37.6 M27.4 M+10.2 M72.87%
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49th: Tigar Tigar UHP

Tigar Tigar UHP
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking40th37.6 M32.6 M+5 M86.7%
Wet Braking50th38.4 M27.4 M+11 M71.35%
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50th: Tourador X Speed TU1

Tourador X Speed TU1
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking52nd38.9 M32.6 M+6.3 M83.8%
Wet Braking45th37.1 M27.4 M+9.7 M73.85%
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51st: Royal Black Explorer II

Royal Black Explorer II
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking50th38.4 M32.6 M+5.8 M84.9%
Wet Braking51st38.6 M27.4 M+11.2 M70.98%
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52nd: Autogreen Smart Chaser SC1

Autogreen Smart Chaser SC1
  • 225/40 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking49th38.3 M32.6 M+5.7 M85.12%
Wet Braking52nd43.6 M27.4 M+16.2 M62.84%
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