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2017 AMS Summer UHP Tire Test

Jonathan Benson
Data analyzed and reviewed by Jonathan Benson
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16 comments
  1. E eyadom archived

    Hello, among Summer UH Performace Tires, which one is the most quite and comfortable inside the same car?

    #3224
    1. TireReviews E eyadom archived

      Look at the "noise" rating score in this test, and how users have scored the comfort of the tires.

      #3225
  2. NNicky archived

    hey tirereviews.
    Ive really been looking into tires a lot lately, because i need new tires (225/40r18) for my A3 1.8t with 215bhp. I want the continentals, since i want a good sporty tire thats also good for cruising. However, the nexen n'fera SU4 gets amazing reviews here, and the EU ratings are great aswell. Would the conti's be worth the extra 1,5x the price?

    #2776
    1. TireReviews NNicky archived

      Without actually seeing the Nexen in a test, it would be hard to say how good the new SU4 is.

      As an approximate rule, you get what you pay for with tires.

      #2777
      1. nick TireReviews archived

        now, things have changed a little bit. i went to 17" wheels, but i cant decide if i wanna go for the PS4 or the PC6. Im reading a lot of contradicting things, with one review saying the michelin is more comfortable, while others say the conti is etc. Could you enlighten me on what the difference between these two tires is, and which you would pick. I just cant figure it out with the mixed results of all the reviews.
        edit: are the Dunlop sportmaxx RT2 and Goodyear asy 3 proper rivals to these two, or are they in a league of their own

        #3165
        1. TireReviews nick archived

          While I've driven on both tires, I've not compared them directly so I'm afraid I don't have much more information to go on than you!

          The reality of the situation is both will be excellent tires, the Michelin will probably last a little longer, but looks like it's a little noiser.

          #3166
          1. nick TireReviews archived

            i'll go for the conti's then, since i prefer low noise to wear, and the conti's wear seems to be quite good aswell. thanks

            #3169
  3. Scherz Keks archived

    Bought 4 in 225 45 R17 91Y

    For a RWD 1 Series.

    Will report later. I am very fussy driver.

    --> Rainsport 3 failed in my rating
    --> Ventus Prime ³ failed too

    #2592
      1. Scherz Keks TireReviews archived

        I have driven the Premium Contact 6 the complete summer, and the rest of october.

        These tires are definitely not superior. Sure they are more quite than the uniroyals, sure they are not that much indirect like the Uniroyal/Hankooks. But they are nothing special.
        The Continentals feel very much like an EcoContact 5!
        Before my Uniroyal/Hankook experiment i have driven the SportContact2, SportContact 3 and Sportcontact 5. These were way better in "sportiness", they felt different.

        Thats just my opinion. But as objective Tests are coming, my opinion seems to be fitting to the tests.

        #2919
        1. TireReviews Scherz Keks archived

          Interesting, thank you for coming back and leaving your thoughts. Interesting feedback, as one of the tires Conti benchmarked the PC6 against was the SC5, and back to back it showed an increase in handling qualities.

          #2922
          1. Scherz Keks TireReviews archived

            But it is very noticeable, that Conti has traded grip for wear and rolling resistance. I have a second car, not rwd, but with 195 45 R16 Conti EcoContact 5. And the tires do feel quite the same.
            The PC6 has a bit better handling in the dry, but this might just be because its the new version.

            The EcoContact 5 is obsolet now with this PC6 tire.

            #2942
  4. Semnoz archived

    So why the hell does the Premium Contact 6 score an 'A' EU rating for it's wet weather grip ?

    #2499
    1. TireReviews Semnoz archived

      A on the EU wet braking label score is currently the highest grade (there is no A+ etc yet).

      Just because the Premium Contact 6 meets the A rating doesn't mean other tires can't brake better, these tires will also fall into the A category.

      #2500
      1. Semnoz TireReviews archived

        Ah yes, fair point (and sorry for sounding annoyed).
        I also notice (as with other tires) that comparative test results differ slightly with wheel size. The Premium Contact 6 seems to do better in 225/50/17, which is great news as I'm having 4 of those fitted to my car tomorrow morning ;)

        #2506
        1. TireReviews Semnoz archived

          Let us know how you get on! They're a really good tire

          #2507