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2019 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test

Overall test winnerMichelin Pilot Sport 4

This is going to be a long test! The German publication Auto Bild often perform the most thorough tire tests of any of the traditional publications, and 2019 is no exception.

Data analyzed and reviewed byJonathan Benson

March 3, 2019 11 min read Updated January 8, 2025

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Tires tested: 20
Tested size: 225/45 R17
Disciplines: 10

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2019 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test · 225/45 R17

Tire	Michelin Pilot Sport 4	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5	Falken Azenis FK510	Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3	Continental Premium Contact 6	Fulda SportControl 2	Nokian WetProof	Pirelli P Zero	Sava Intensa UHP 2	Apollo Aspire XP	Bridgestone Turanza T005	Vredestein Ultrac Vorti	Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2	Yokohama Advan Fleva V701	Toyo Proxes Sport	Kleber Dynaxer UHP	Maxxis Premitra HP5	Firestone RoadHawk	Kenda Emera A1	Kumho Ecsta PS71
Position	1^st	2^nd	Joint 3^rd	Joint 3^rd	5^th	6^th	7^th	8^th	9^th	Joint 10^th	Joint 10^th	Joint 10^th	13^th	14^th	15^th	16^th	17^th	18^th	19^th	20^th
Category scores (% of best)
Dry	99.9%	98.8%	97.2%	98.4%	97.1%	98.3%	97.9%	98.7%	97.4%	96.1%	97%	98.1%	97.9%	97.8%	95.4%	96.6%	96.3%	97.4%	98.1%	95.4%
Wet	98.8%	98%	97.7%	97.4%	95.2%	92.8%	96.7%	98%	92%	94.6%	94.8%	94.2%	93.5%	91.2%	94.3%	91.5%	91.2%	91.7%	96%	93.7%
Comfort	99.8%	82.4%	88.6%	83%	88%	82.9%	77.8%	81.8%	93.6%	88.8%	86.4%	77.1%	60.5%	77.7%	87.9%	88.5%	87.7%	76.6%	77.2%	87%
Value	81%	83.3%	75.3%	75.7%	89%	75.7%	71%	65%	86.9%	78.6%	82.5%	68.6%	76.3%	69.5%	60.8%	75.1%	76.7%	77.3%	61.2%	57%
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The evidence behind the verdict

This is going to be a long test! The German publication Auto Bild often perform the most thorough tire tests of any of the traditional publications, and 2019 is no exception. After taking fifty three 225/45 R17 tire patterns through wet and dry braking testing to establish the top twenty available in the market, Auto Bild have run the best of the 17" tires through an extremely thorough full test, and even included the often omitted wear test!

The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 continued on from a very strong run of results in 2018 to win the test overall, with the brand new Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 a very close second. The new Goodyear only had one weakness, the rolling resistance testing, and was also reported to have a very high purchase price, which no longer applies in the UK market.

Third place was joint awarded to another new tire, the Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3. This continues on the excellent results Hankook has achieved with the new Ventus Prime 3 in 2018, and confirms what the market has suspected for a while - Hankook is now a premium player. The more established Falken FK510 matched the Hankook, with its only weakness being wear.

It's also worth noting that this is the first test the seventh place Nokian WetProof has been featured in. WetProof by name, the new Nokian proved to be extremely strong in the wet handling tests, but struggled during the aquaplaning testing.

Dry

If you average the dry braking and dry handling results, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 is the best dry weather tire overall, with a huge gap during the dry braking testing. The Auto Bild testers also commented that the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 was the best handling tire on test, giving excellent steering feel and precision.

Dry Braking
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Michelin Pilot Sport 4	112 ft	Best
2Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5	114 ft	+2 ft
3Kenda Emera A1	115 ft	+3 ft
4Fulda SportControl 2	115 ft	+3 ft
4Pirelli P Zero	115 ft	+3 ft
6Yokohama Advan Fleva V701	115 ft	+3 ft
6Firestone RoadHawk	115 ft	+3 ft
6Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3	115 ft	+3 ft
6Nokian WetProof	115 ft	+3 ft
10Vredestein Ultrac Vorti	116 ft	+4 ft
11Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2	116 ft	+4 ft
12Bridgestone Turanza T005	117 ft	+5 ft
13Sava Intensa UHP 2	117 ft	+5 ft
14Continental Premium Contact 6	117 ft	+5 ft
15Kleber Dynaxer UHP	118 ft	+6 ft
16Falken Azenis FK510	118 ft	+6 ft
17Maxxis Premitra HP5	119 ft	+7 ft
17Apollo Aspire XP	119 ft	+7 ft
19Toyo Proxes Sport	122 ft	+10 ft
19Kumho Ecsta PS71	122 ft	+10 ft

The difference between best and worst was 8.5% (10 ft ≈ 0.6 Car Lengths).

Dry Handling
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Pirelli P Zero	73.3 mph	Best
2Michelin Pilot Sport 4	73.1 mph	-0.2 mph
3Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3	73.0 mph	-0.3 mph
4Falken Azenis FK510	72.9 mph	-0.4 mph
5Vredestein Ultrac Vorti	72.8 mph	-0.5 mph
6Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2	72.7 mph	-0.6 mph
7Fulda SportControl 2	72.6 mph	-0.7 mph
8Sava Intensa UHP 2	72.6 mph	-0.7 mph
8Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5	72.6 mph	-0.7 mph
10Continental Premium Contact 6	72.3 mph	-1.0 mph
11Toyo Proxes Sport	72.3 mph	-1.0 mph
11Kumho Ecsta PS71	72.3 mph	-1.0 mph
11Nokian WetProof	72.3 mph	-1.0 mph
14Yokohama Advan Fleva V701	72.2 mph	-1.1 mph
15Maxxis Premitra HP5	72.1 mph	-1.2 mph
16Kenda Emera A1	72.0 mph	-1.3 mph
17Apollo Aspire XP	71.9 mph	-1.4 mph
18Bridgestone Turanza T005	71.8 mph	-1.5 mph
18Kleber Dynaxer UHP	71.8 mph	-1.5 mph
20Firestone RoadHawk	71.6 mph	-1.7 mph

All the tires in the Dry Handling test finished less than 3% apart.

Wet

The top four tires during wet braking were all extremely close, with the new Hankook just beating the new Goodyear for the best wet braking tire on test.

Wet Braking
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3	94 ft	Best
2Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5	94 ft	0 ft
3Pirelli P Zero	95 ft	+1 ft
4Falken Azenis FK510	95 ft	+1 ft
5Michelin Pilot Sport 4	97 ft	+3 ft
6Nokian WetProof	97 ft	+3 ft
7Continental Premium Contact 6	98 ft	+4 ft
8Kenda Emera A1	99 ft	+5 ft
9Vredestein Ultrac Vorti	101 ft	+7 ft
10Bridgestone Turanza T005	101 ft	+7 ft
11Apollo Aspire XP	102 ft	+8 ft
12Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2	103 ft	+9 ft
13Kumho Ecsta PS71	104 ft	+10 ft
14Toyo Proxes Sport	104 ft	+10 ft
15Fulda SportControl 2	105 ft	+11 ft
15Firestone RoadHawk	105 ft	+11 ft
17Kleber Dynaxer UHP	105 ft	+11 ft
18Sava Intensa UHP 2	108 ft	+14 ft
19Yokohama Advan Fleva V701	108 ft	+14 ft
20Maxxis Premitra HP5	109 ft	+15 ft

The difference between best and worst was 15.7% (15 ft ≈ 1 Car Lengths).

The test-winning Michelin proved to be extremely strong during wet handling, leading the pack by a small margin.

Wet Handling
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Michelin Pilot Sport 4	47.5 mph	Best
2Nokian WetProof	47.2 mph	-0.3 mph
3Pirelli P Zero	47.0 mph	-0.5 mph
4Bridgestone Turanza T005	46.5 mph	-1.0 mph
5Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5	46.4 mph	-1.1 mph
6Kenda Emera A1	46.3 mph	-1.2 mph
7Falken Azenis FK510	46.2 mph	-1.3 mph
8Toyo Proxes Sport	46.0 mph	-1.5 mph
9Apollo Aspire XP	45.9 mph	-1.6 mph
10Continental Premium Contact 6	45.5 mph	-2.0 mph
11Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3	45.5 mph	-2.0 mph
11Kumho Ecsta PS71	45.5 mph	-2.0 mph
13Fulda SportControl 2	45.4 mph	-2.1 mph
14Vredestein Ultrac Vorti	45.3 mph	-2.2 mph
15Sava Intensa UHP 2	45.2 mph	-2.3 mph
16Yokohama Advan Fleva V701	44.9 mph	-2.6 mph
17Maxxis Premitra HP5	44.9 mph	-2.6 mph
18Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2	44.8 mph	-2.7 mph
19Firestone RoadHawk	44.7 mph	-2.8 mph
20Kleber Dynaxer UHP	44.5 mph	-3.0 mph

The difference between best and worst was 6.4% (3 mph).

And somehow the Michelin tire also dominated the straight aquaplaning testing, which is normally an opposing quality to tests like dry grip and handling.

Straight Aqua
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Michelin Pilot Sport 4	62.0 mph	Best
2Toyo Proxes Sport	60.1 mph	-1.9 mph
3Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2	59.7 mph	-2.3 mph
4Kenda Emera A1	59.5 mph	-2.5 mph
5Falken Azenis FK510	59.4 mph	-2.6 mph
6Kumho Ecsta PS71	59.3 mph	-2.7 mph
7Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3	59.1 mph	-2.9 mph
8Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5	59.0 mph	-3.0 mph
9Sava Intensa UHP 2	59.0 mph	-3.0 mph
10Apollo Aspire XP	58.8 mph	-3.2 mph
11Maxxis Premitra HP5	58.7 mph	-3.3 mph
12Vredestein Ultrac Vorti	58.4 mph	-3.6 mph
13Fulda SportControl 2	58.3 mph	-3.7 mph
14Pirelli P Zero	57.4 mph	-4.6 mph
15Yokohama Advan Fleva V701	57.3 mph	-4.7 mph
16Continental Premium Contact 6	57.0 mph	-5.0 mph
17Bridgestone Turanza T005	57.0 mph	-5.0 mph
18Kleber Dynaxer UHP	56.6 mph	-5.4 mph
19Nokian WetProof	56.4 mph	-5.6 mph
20Firestone RoadHawk	56.4 mph	-5.6 mph

The difference between best and worst was 9% (5.6 mph).

Environment

The Bridgestone Turanza T005 proved to have the lowest fuel use on test.

Rolling Resistance
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best	Extra fuel / year
1Bridgestone Turanza T005	7.49 kg/t	Best	$0
2Firestone RoadHawk	7.69 kg/t	+0.20 kg/t	$8
3Continental Premium Contact 6	8.23 kg/t	+0.74 kg/t	$29
4Maxxis Premitra HP5	8.47 kg/t	+0.98 kg/t	$38
5Apollo Aspire XP	8.97 kg/t	+1.48 kg/t	$58
6Kleber Dynaxer UHP	8.99 kg/t	+1.50 kg/t	$59
7Yokohama Advan Fleva V701	9.08 kg/t	+1.59 kg/t	$62
8Fulda SportControl 2	9.09 kg/t	+1.60 kg/t	$63
9Sava Intensa UHP 2	9.22 kg/t	+1.73 kg/t	$68
10Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2	9.43 kg/t	+1.94 kg/t	$76
11Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3	9.48 kg/t	+1.99 kg/t	$78
11Falken Azenis FK510	9.48 kg/t	+1.99 kg/t	$78
13Nokian WetProof	9.49 kg/t	+2.00 kg/t	$78
14Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5	9.61 kg/t	+2.12 kg/t	$83
15Michelin Pilot Sport 4	9.8 kg/t	+2.31 kg/t	$91
16Pirelli P Zero	10.27 kg/t	+2.78 kg/t	$109
17Kenda Emera A1	10.29 kg/t	+2.80 kg/t	$110
18Toyo Proxes Sport	10.67 kg/t	+3.18 kg/t	$125
19Kumho Ecsta PS71	11.06 kg/t	+3.57 kg/t	$140
20Vredestein Ultrac Vorti	11.49 kg/t	+4.00 kg/t	$157

The difference between best and worst was 53.4% (4 kg / t). Over 12,000 miles a year at $3.60/gal, the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti uses about 44 gal ($157) more fuel than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.

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Estimates based on typical driving conditions. Rolling resistance accounts for approximately 20% of IC vehicle fuel consumption and 25% of EV energy consumption. Actual savings vary based on driving style, vehicle weight, road conditions, and tire age. For comparative purposes only. Lifetime savings based on a 40,000km / 25,000 mile tread life.

All tires, apart from the Bridgestone T005 were separated by less than 3dB during the external noise testing, with the new Nokian WetProof the quietest tire on test.

Noise
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Nokian WetProof	71.3 dB	Best
2Yokohama Advan Fleva V701	71.4 dB	+0.10 dB
3Apollo Aspire XP	71.5 dB	+0.20 dB
4Michelin Pilot Sport 4	71.6 dB	+0.30 dB
5Falken Azenis FK510	71.7 dB	+0.40 dB
6Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3	71.8 dB	+0.50 dB
6Kleber Dynaxer UHP	71.8 dB	+0.50 dB
8Fulda SportControl 2	71.9 dB	+0.60 dB
9Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2	72.2 dB	+0.90 dB
9Kenda Emera A1	72.2 dB	+0.90 dB
11Vredestein Ultrac Vorti	72.3 dB	+1.00 dB
12Sava Intensa UHP 2	72.6 dB	+1.30 dB
12Continental Premium Contact 6	72.6 dB	+1.30 dB
12Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5	72.6 dB	+1.30 dB
15Toyo Proxes Sport	72.7 dB	+1.40 dB
16Firestone RoadHawk	73 dB	+1.70 dB
16Maxxis Premitra HP5	73 dB	+1.70 dB
18Pirelli P Zero	73.5 dB	+2.20 dB
19Kumho Ecsta PS71	74.1 dB	+2.80 dB
20Bridgestone Turanza T005	75 dB	+3.70 dB

The difference between best and worst was 5.2% (3.7 dB).

Each tire was given a subjective comfort score, with the Michelin again being in a class of one.

Subj. Comfort
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Michelin Pilot Sport 4	9 Points	Best
2Sava Intensa UHP 2	8 Points	-1.00 Points
3Maxxis Premitra HP5	7 Points	-2.00 Points
3Falken Azenis FK510	7 Points	-2.00 Points
3Kleber Dynaxer UHP	7 Points	-2.00 Points
3Continental Premium Contact 6	7 Points	-2.00 Points
3Apollo Aspire XP	7 Points	-2.00 Points
3Bridgestone Turanza T005	7 Points	-2.00 Points
3Toyo Proxes Sport	7 Points	-2.00 Points
3Kumho Ecsta PS71	7 Points	-2.00 Points
11Fulda SportControl 2	6 Points	-3.00 Points
11Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5	6 Points	-3.00 Points
11Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3	6 Points	-3.00 Points
11Pirelli P Zero	6 Points	-3.00 Points
15Kenda Emera A1	5 Points	-4.00 Points
15Firestone RoadHawk	5 Points	-4.00 Points
15Yokohama Advan Fleva V701	5 Points	-4.00 Points
15Nokian WetProof	5 Points	-4.00 Points
15Vredestein Ultrac Vorti	5 Points	-4.00 Points
20Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2	2 Points	-7.00 Points

The difference between best and worst was 77.8% (7 Points).

Cost

The new Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 beat Michelin at it's own game, having the lowest wear on test! Michelin and Continental were a close second and third place, which is great to see as wear has been a weak point for Continental in the past.

Wear
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5	33,685 miles	Best
2Michelin Pilot Sport 4	31,746 miles	-1,939 miles
3Continental Premium Contact 6	31,504 miles	-2,181 miles
4Sava Intensa UHP 2	27,868 miles	-5,817 miles
5Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2	25,930 miles	-7,755 miles
6Bridgestone Turanza T005	25,706 miles	-7,979 miles
7Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3	25,687 miles	-7,998 miles
8Apollo Aspire XP	25,203 miles	-8,482 miles
9Falken Azenis FK510	24,476 miles	-9,209 miles
10Kleber Dynaxer UHP	24,265 miles	-9,420 miles
11Vredestein Ultrac Vorti	23,991 miles	-9,694 miles
12Fulda SportControl 2	23,749 miles	-9,936 miles
13Nokian WetProof	23,264 miles	-10,421 miles
14Yokohama Advan Fleva V701	22,295 miles	-11,390 miles
14Pirelli P Zero	22,295 miles	-11,390 miles
16Firestone RoadHawk	22,052 miles	-11,633 miles
16Maxxis Premitra HP5	22,052 miles	-11,633 miles
18Toyo Proxes Sport	18,902 miles	-14,783 miles
19Kenda Emera A1	17,448 miles	-16,237 miles
20Kumho Ecsta PS71	16,479 miles	-17,206 miles

The difference between best and worst was 51.1% (17,206 miles).

The new Goodyear was the most expensive tire tested, which would be to do with the new nature of the tire. If you see our pricing below, the new Goodyear is already significantly cheaper than the Michelin in the UK.

Most importantly, the "value" test, where the magazine divides the purchase price by the potential wear had the Continental and Falken as the best value tires of the top six places! With the corrected Goodyear pricing, the new Asymmetric 5 also looks to be extremely good value.

Value
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best	cost per 1,000 miles
1Sava Intensa UHP 2	6.47 Price/1000	Best	€22.73
2Continental Premium Contact 6	8.09 Price/1000	+1.62 Price/1000	€19.43
3Apollo Aspire XP	8.38 Price/1000	+1.91 Price/1000	€24.66
4Maxxis Premitra HP5	8.45 Price/1000	+1.98 Price/1000	€22.34
5Falken Azenis FK510	8.76 Price/1000	+2.29 Price/1000	€28.24
6Fulda SportControl 2	8.77 Price/1000	+2.30 Price/1000	€26.13
7Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2	9.11 Price/1000	+2.64 Price/1000	€28.36
8Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3	9.19 Price/1000	+2.72 Price/1000	€28.81
9Vredestein Ultrac Vorti	9.32 Price/1000	+2.85 Price/1000	€40.61
10Michelin Pilot Sport 4	9.4 Price/1000	+2.93 Price/1000	€30.43
11Kleber Dynaxer UHP	9.48 Price/1000	+3.01 Price/1000	€26.64
12Bridgestone Turanza T005	9.59 Price/1000	+3.12 Price/1000	€18.28
12Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5	9.59 Price/1000	+3.12 Price/1000	€29.54
14Firestone RoadHawk	9.72 Price/1000	+3.25 Price/1000	€19.95
15Nokian WetProof	10.28 Price/1000	+3.81 Price/1000	€30.90
16Kenda Emera A1	11.04 Price/1000	+4.57 Price/1000	€37.66
17Yokohama Advan Fleva V701	11.43 Price/1000	+4.96 Price/1000	€30.55
18Toyo Proxes Sport	11.83 Price/1000	+5.36 Price/1000	€40.79
19Kumho Ecsta PS71	12.07 Price/1000	+5.60 Price/1000	€43.92
20Pirelli P Zero	12.26 Price/1000	+5.79 Price/1000	€38.64

The difference between best and worst was 89.5% (5.79 Price/1000). Over 25,000 miles the cheapest tire to own (Bridgestone Turanza T005) works out €641 cheaper than the most expensive (Kumho Ecsta PS71).

How this is calculated

Assumes a typical car doing 29 mpg (rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €6.25 per gallon and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2019 test; financing costs are excluded.

Results

Below are the overall results and testers commentary. Be sure to check out the full test on autobild.de, and feel free to leave any comments or questions below.

Highly recommended.

Dry99.9%

Wet98.8%

Comfort99.8%

Value81%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	1^st / 20	112 ft	Best in this discipline
Dry HandlingHigher is better	2^nd / 20	73.1 mph	-0.2 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better	5^th / 20	97 ft	+3 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better	1^st / 20	47.5 mph	Best in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better	1^st / 20	62.0 mph	Best in this discipline
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	1^st / 20	9 Points	Best in this discipline
NoiseLower is better	4^th / 20	71.6 dB	+0.30 dB
WearHigher is better	2^nd / 20	31,746 miles	-1,939 miles
ValueLower is better	10^th / 20	9.4 Price/1000	+2.93 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	15^th / 20	9.8 kg/t	+2.31 kg/t

Price: 480.00

Highly recommended.

Dry98.8%

Wet98%

Comfort82.4%

Value83.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 20	114 ft	+2 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better	8^th / 20	72.6 mph	-0.7 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 20	94 ft	0 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better	5^th / 20	46.4 mph	-1.1 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better	8^th / 20	59.0 mph	-3.0 mph
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	11^th / 20	6 Points	-3.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	12^th / 20	72.6 dB	+1.30 dB
WearHigher is better	1^st / 20	33,685 miles	Best in this discipline
ValueLower is better	12^th / 20	9.59 Price/1000	+3.12 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	14^th / 20	9.61 kg/t	+2.12 kg/t

Price: 520.00

Highly recommended.

Dry97.2%

Wet97.7%

Comfort88.6%

Value75.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	16^th / 20	118 ft	+6 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better	4^th / 20	72.9 mph	-0.4 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better	4^th / 20	95 ft	+1 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better	7^th / 20	46.2 mph	-1.3 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better	5^th / 20	59.4 mph	-2.6 mph
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	3^rd / 20	7 Points	-2.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	5^th / 20	71.7 dB	+0.40 dB
WearHigher is better	9^th / 20	24,476 miles	-9,209 miles
ValueLower is better	5^th / 20	8.76 Price/1000	+2.29 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	11^th / 20	9.48 kg/t	+1.99 kg/t

Price: 345.00

Highly recommended.

Dry98.4%

Wet97.4%

Comfort83%

Value75.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	6^th / 20	115 ft	+3 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better	3^rd / 20	73.0 mph	-0.3 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better	1^st / 20	94 ft	Best in this discipline
Wet HandlingHigher is better	11^th / 20	45.5 mph	-2.0 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better	7^th / 20	59.1 mph	-2.9 mph
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	11^th / 20	6 Points	-3.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	6^th / 20	71.8 dB	+0.50 dB
WearHigher is better	7^th / 20	25,687 miles	-7,998 miles
ValueLower is better	8^th / 20	9.19 Price/1000	+2.72 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	11^th / 20	9.48 kg/t	+1.99 kg/t

Price: 380.00

Highly recommended.

Dry97.1%

Wet95.2%

Comfort88%

Value89%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	14^th / 20	117 ft	+5 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better	10^th / 20	72.3 mph	-1.0 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better	7^th / 20	98 ft	+4 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better	10^th / 20	45.5 mph	-2.0 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better	16^th / 20	57.0 mph	-5.0 mph
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	3^rd / 20	7 Points	-2.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	12^th / 20	72.6 dB	+1.30 dB
WearHigher is better	3^rd / 20	31,504 miles	-2,181 miles
ValueLower is better	2^nd / 20	8.09 Price/1000	+1.62 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	3^rd / 20	8.23 kg/t	+0.74 kg/t

Price: 410.00

Highly recommended.

Dry98.3%

Wet92.8%

Comfort82.9%

Value75.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	4^th / 20	115 ft	+3 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better	7^th / 20	72.6 mph	-0.7 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better	15^th / 20	105 ft	+11 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better	13^th / 20	45.4 mph	-2.1 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better	13^th / 20	58.3 mph	-3.7 mph
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	11^th / 20	6 Points	-3.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	8^th / 20	71.9 dB	+0.60 dB
WearHigher is better	12^th / 20	23,749 miles	-9,936 miles
ValueLower is better	6^th / 20	8.77 Price/1000	+2.30 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	8^th / 20	9.09 kg/t	+1.60 kg/t

Price: 335.00

Recommended.

Dry97.9%

Wet96.7%

Comfort77.8%

Value71%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	6^th / 20	115 ft	+3 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better	11^th / 20	72.3 mph	-1.0 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better	6^th / 20	97 ft	+3 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better	2^nd / 20	47.2 mph	-0.3 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better	19^th / 20	56.4 mph	-5.6 mph
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	15^th / 20	5 Points	-4.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	1^st / 20	71.3 dB	Best in this discipline
WearHigher is better	13^th / 20	23,264 miles	-10,421 miles
ValueLower is better	15^th / 20	10.28 Price/1000	+3.81 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	13^th / 20	9.49 kg/t	+2.00 kg/t

Price: 385.00

Recommended.

Dry98.7%

Wet98%

Comfort81.8%

Value65%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	4^th / 20	115 ft	+3 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better	1^st / 20	73.3 mph	Best in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 20	95 ft	+1 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better	3^rd / 20	47.0 mph	-0.5 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better	14^th / 20	57.4 mph	-4.6 mph
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	11^th / 20	6 Points	-3.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	18^th / 20	73.5 dB	+2.20 dB
WearHigher is better	14^th / 20	22,295 miles	-11,390 miles
ValueLower is better	20^th / 20	12.26 Price/1000	+5.79 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	16^th / 20	10.27 kg/t	+2.78 kg/t

Price: 440.00

Recommended.

Dry97.4%

Wet92%

Comfort93.6%

Value86.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	13^th / 20	117 ft	+5 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better	8^th / 20	72.6 mph	-0.7 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better	18^th / 20	108 ft	+14 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better	15^th / 20	45.2 mph	-2.3 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better	9^th / 20	59.0 mph	-3.0 mph
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	2^nd / 20	8 Points	-1.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	12^th / 20	72.6 dB	+1.30 dB
WearHigher is better	4^th / 20	27,868 miles	-5,817 miles
ValueLower is better	1^st / 20	6.47 Price/1000	Best in this discipline
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	9^th / 20	9.22 kg/t	+1.73 kg/t

Price: 290.00

Recommended.

Dry96.1%

Wet94.6%

Comfort88.8%

Value78.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	17^th / 20	119 ft	+7 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better	17^th / 20	71.9 mph	-1.4 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better	11^th / 20	102 ft	+8 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better	9^th / 20	45.9 mph	-1.6 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better	10^th / 20	58.8 mph	-3.2 mph
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	3^rd / 20	7 Points	-2.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	3^rd / 20	71.5 dB	+0.20 dB
WearHigher is better	8^th / 20	25,203 miles	-8,482 miles
ValueLower is better	3^rd / 20	8.38 Price/1000	+1.91 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	5^th / 20	8.97 kg/t	+1.48 kg/t

Price: 340.00

Recommended.

Dry97%

Wet94.8%

Comfort86.4%

Value82.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	12^th / 20	117 ft	+5 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better	18^th / 20	71.8 mph	-1.5 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better	10^th / 20	101 ft	+7 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better	4^th / 20	46.5 mph	-1.0 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better	17^th / 20	57.0 mph	-5.0 mph
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	3^rd / 20	7 Points	-2.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	20^th / 20	75 dB	+3.70 dB
WearHigher is better	6^th / 20	25,706 miles	-7,979 miles
ValueLower is better	12^th / 20	9.59 Price/1000	+3.12 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	1^st / 20	7.49 kg/t	Best in this discipline

Price: 400.00

Recommended.

Dry98.1%

Wet94.2%

Comfort77.1%

Value68.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	10^th / 20	116 ft	+4 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better	5^th / 20	72.8 mph	-0.5 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better	9^th / 20	101 ft	+7 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better	14^th / 20	45.3 mph	-2.2 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better	12^th / 20	58.4 mph	-3.6 mph
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	15^th / 20	5 Points	-4.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	11^th / 20	72.3 dB	+1.00 dB
WearHigher is better	11^th / 20	23,991 miles	-9,694 miles
ValueLower is better	9^th / 20	9.32 Price/1000	+2.85 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	20^th / 20	11.49 kg/t	+4.00 kg/t

Price: 360.00

Recommended.

Dry97.9%

Wet93.5%

Comfort60.5%

Value76.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	11^th / 20	116 ft	+4 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better	6^th / 20	72.7 mph	-0.6 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better	12^th / 20	103 ft	+9 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better	18^th / 20	44.8 mph	-2.7 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better	3^rd / 20	59.7 mph	-2.3 mph
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	20^th / 20	2 Points	-7.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	9^th / 20	72.2 dB	+0.90 dB
WearHigher is better	5^th / 20	25,930 miles	-7,755 miles
ValueLower is better	7^th / 20	9.11 Price/1000	+2.64 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	10^th / 20	9.43 kg/t	+1.94 kg/t

Price: 380.00

Conditionally recommended.

Dry97.8%

Wet91.2%

Comfort77.7%

Value69.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	6^th / 20	115 ft	+3 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better	14^th / 20	72.2 mph	-1.1 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better	19^th / 20	108 ft	+14 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better	16^th / 20	44.9 mph	-2.6 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better	15^th / 20	57.3 mph	-4.7 mph
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	15^th / 20	5 Points	-4.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	2^nd / 20	71.4 dB	+0.10 dB
WearHigher is better	14^th / 20	22,295 miles	-11,390 miles
ValueLower is better	17^th / 20	11.43 Price/1000	+4.96 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	7^th / 20	9.08 kg/t	+1.59 kg/t

Price: 410.00

Conditionally recommended.

Dry95.4%

Wet94.3%

Comfort87.9%

Value60.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	19^th / 20	122 ft	+10 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better	11^th / 20	72.3 mph	-1.0 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better	14^th / 20	104 ft	+10 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better	8^th / 20	46.0 mph	-1.5 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better	2^nd / 20	60.1 mph	-1.9 mph
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	3^rd / 20	7 Points	-2.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	15^th / 20	72.7 dB	+1.40 dB
WearHigher is better	18^th / 20	18,902 miles	-14,783 miles
ValueLower is better	18^th / 20	11.83 Price/1000	+5.36 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	18^th / 20	10.67 kg/t	+3.18 kg/t

Price: 360.00

Conditionally recommended.

Dry96.6%

Wet91.5%

Comfort88.5%

Value75.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	15^th / 20	118 ft	+6 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better	18^th / 20	71.8 mph	-1.5 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better	17^th / 20	105 ft	+11 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better	20^th / 20	44.5 mph	-3.0 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better	18^th / 20	56.6 mph	-5.4 mph
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	3^rd / 20	7 Points	-2.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	6^th / 20	71.8 dB	+0.50 dB
WearHigher is better	10^th / 20	24,265 miles	-9,420 miles
ValueLower is better	11^th / 20	9.48 Price/1000	+3.01 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	6^th / 20	8.99 kg/t	+1.50 kg/t

Price: 370.00

Conditionally recommended.

Dry96.3%

Wet91.2%

Comfort87.7%

Value76.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	17^th / 20	119 ft	+7 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better	15^th / 20	72.1 mph	-1.2 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better	20^th / 20	109 ft	+15 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better	17^th / 20	44.9 mph	-2.6 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better	11^th / 20	58.7 mph	-3.3 mph
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	3^rd / 20	7 Points	-2.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	16^th / 20	73 dB	+1.70 dB
WearHigher is better	16^th / 20	22,052 miles	-11,633 miles
ValueLower is better	4^th / 20	8.45 Price/1000	+1.98 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	4^th / 20	8.47 kg/t	+0.98 kg/t

Price: 300.00

Conditionally recommended.

Dry97.4%

Wet91.7%

Comfort76.6%

Value77.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	6^th / 20	115 ft	+3 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better	20^th / 20	71.6 mph	-1.7 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better	15^th / 20	105 ft	+11 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better	19^th / 20	44.7 mph	-2.8 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better	20^th / 20	56.4 mph	-5.6 mph
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	15^th / 20	5 Points	-4.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	16^th / 20	73 dB	+1.70 dB
WearHigher is better	16^th / 20	22,052 miles	-11,633 miles
ValueLower is better	14^th / 20	9.72 Price/1000	+3.25 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	2^nd / 20	7.69 kg/t	+0.20 kg/t

Price: 345.00

Conditionally recommended.

Dry98.1%

Wet96%

Comfort77.2%

Value61.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 20	115 ft	+3 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better	16^th / 20	72.0 mph	-1.3 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better	8^th / 20	99 ft	+5 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better	6^th / 20	46.3 mph	-1.2 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better	4^th / 20	59.5 mph	-2.5 mph
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	15^th / 20	5 Points	-4.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	9^th / 20	72.2 dB	+0.90 dB
WearHigher is better	19^th / 20	17,448 miles	-16,237 miles
ValueLower is better	16^th / 20	11.04 Price/1000	+4.57 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	17^th / 20	10.29 kg/t	+2.80 kg/t

Price: 310.00

Conditionally recommended.

Dry95.4%

Wet93.7%

Comfort87%

Value57%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	19^th / 20	122 ft	+10 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better	11^th / 20	72.3 mph	-1.0 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better	13^th / 20	104 ft	+10 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better	11^th / 20	45.5 mph	-2.0 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better	6^th / 20	59.3 mph	-2.7 mph
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	3^rd / 20	7 Points	-2.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	19^th / 20	74.1 dB	+2.80 dB
WearHigher is better	20^th / 20	16,479 miles	-17,206 miles
ValueLower is better	19^th / 20	12.07 Price/1000	+5.60 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	19^th / 20	11.06 kg/t	+3.57 kg/t

Price: 320.00

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Discussion

50 comments

Pawel M Aug 19, 2024 archived

How on the Earth the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 is the best in comfort?!

#9624
1. TireReviews Pawel M Aug 22, 2024 archived
  
  I always find is very comfortable for its class.
  
  #9629
Nikola Slavica Nov 1, 2020 archived

Driving exactly the Bridgestone Turanza T005 mentioned in the test. This was my first summer (right now my car has the 16" Dunlop Winter Sport 5 equipped).
So long they have been very efficient (my Fiat has a 6.7 l/100km gasoline usage) compared to the Micheline Premacy 3 it's about 1.2l less every 100km and I manage to drive about 800km with a full tank, which used to be a lot less (~100km difference).
The tire is a bit noisy, but it's not relevant, I only hear the difference, while driving through a tunnel close to the wall and with my windows opened.
For me with an FF car the wet performance is more relevant and this tire gives me all I want.
To explain it in short: while I'm driving a street car and not racing, I do not drive close to the limit on a dry surface, but when the road ahead is wet and the conditions change randomly, my cars limit is blurry, so I want a reliable tire to drive on.
After one season the tires are down to 5mm (front) and 6mm (rear), which is ok for a summer tire.

#6284
1. TireReviews Nikola Slavica Nov 2, 2020 archived
  
  Great information, feel free to put it on the site here :) https://www.tirereviews.co....
  
  #6287
Robert Ridge Dec 2, 2019 archived

"If you average the dry braking and dry handling results, the Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 is the best dry weather tire overall, with a huge gap
during the dry braking testing."
Hmmm let me see, the best 34.2, the worst 37.1, that is about an 8% difference for dry braking for the two extremes, and no indication of error bars for accumulated different tests, or were they done once only ? Worse still, for dry handling, that is 115.3 worst versus 118.0 best, and is less than a 2.5% difference between so-called extremes. The graphs and conclusions are grossly misleading.

#5387
1. TireReviews Robert Ridge Nov 2, 2020 archived
  
  For dry braking as a test, 8% is huge. It's usually a very close test.
  
  #6286
Dane Aug 29, 2019 archived

I have a set of the yokohama V701 Fleva's on my 2015 Golf GTD, Fantastic tire! if you ignorantly power everywhere... of course no grip but that will be the case with every tire! i find if i attack a corner properly and maintain load on the tires, they have tons and tons of grip. wet grip is a good, but obviously don't drive the car the same in the dry as you do in the wet. these tires are also very quiet and seem to be wearing very well at the moment, iv'e had mine on for 6 months now.
Ill definitely be buying more of these tires!

#5051
Constantin Apr 16, 2019 archived

After reading couple of articles about these tires, it is a bit unclear to me whatever the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 are valid/approved tires for a BMW F10 530xd 2014 model.
Can anyone confirm this for me?
Thanks.

#4690
1. TireReviews Constantin Apr 17, 2019 archived
  
  As the PS4 came out after 2014 it's unlikely they will have specifically marque approved this tire for that vehicle, however there's no reason you can't still fit them.
  
  #4700
Dan Mar 22, 2019 archived

What is your experience with these test in terms - how applicable these would be to different wheel size/width or even load/speed index for tire of the same model and make?
Could you possibly make a video, or an article about the above + few more things?
- load index - how would that translate in your view into handling/comfort (assuming you can have exactly the one car manufacturer requires for the vehicle model, or say way higher than needed index)
- speed index - similar to above? How the construction of the tire changes? is it heavier/better balanced etc?
- thread width - this is something that is not mentioned anywhere, but the actuall thread width is influencing the contact patch with the ground.. yet, same width from different manufacturers differs for that, and it's not even same for different sized of the same tire model!! so 235/45 can have different thread with than 235/35 and so on.. (the only site where I saw this measured was www.tirerack.com, but those are US market tires, most differ to what we can get in europe...)
- tire pressure - what it can influence and how you can "balance" the car by changing the front/back pressure
Would really like to see something like that and learn more.
Thanks, appreciate the great work you are doing!

#4524
1. TireReviews Dan Mar 23, 2019 archived
  
  All good ideas, but the issue with this sort of test is what works for Tire A in Size A won't really apply for other tires of sizes. For example, some tires in 91/97 load rating can be different, or some can be exactly the same tire just with a different sidewall.
  I will be doing a tire pressure video, and I've done a tread width video, but that needs revisiting.
  
  #4532
Uncle Right Mar 21, 2019 archived

This page has nowhere written what it means by "comfort" if it is not a noise level.
Fulda and Dunlop which I have have similar noise levels, but different comfort. What do you mean exactly by "comfort" ? Nothing explained. You should have a glossary of terms.

#4514
1. TireReviews Uncle Right Mar 22, 2019 archived
  
  This is AutoBilds version of comfort, not mine. Subjective comfort scores generally mean how much road imperfection is transmitted through to the cabin.
  
  #4516
Lukica Stipetić Mar 18, 2019 archived

https://www.autobild.de/art...

#4503
MDGTI Mar 17, 2019 archived

I'm also surprised Maxxis didn't put the new VS5 (Victra Sport 5) in the test instead of the HP5 as that would be more comparible to the likes of the asymmetric 5 or the PS4 as a uhp tire where as I was under the impression the HP5 was more like a primacy 4 or effecient grip touring style tire. It's a shame as I want to see some test for that tire as they are talking it up.

#4499
1. TireReviews MDGTI Mar 17, 2019 archived
  
  Maxxis are really pushing the HP5 at the moment thanks to some excellent internal test results.
  
  #4501
  1. MDGTI TireReviews Mar 18, 2019 archived
    
    Good internal results or not, when they released the VS5 they described it as there flagship tire. So you would think they would like to put that tire in a test like this unless it fails to deliver as well as the HP5 which would be strange. The HP5 compares well with other touring tires. If Maxxis are to go in the same direction as say Hankook for example and start becoming a more premium brand then they should use their most competitive tires.
    
    #4502
MDGTI Mar 17, 2019 archived

Glad to see my Sava Intensa 2 getting in the mid field of the test with a good rating overall. So far I have found them to be very good value for money after completing 8k miles so far on the front of my Seat Exeo with 225/40/18. I would have gone for the Fulda of the two Goodyear sub brands but can't find any garages that actually stock them in England. Only seem to be able to get them delivered whereas the Sava is stocked by one major UK chain.

#4498
1. TireReviews MDGTI Mar 17, 2019 archived
  
  Both brands are difficult to find in the UK!
  
  #4500
Felix S Mar 14, 2019 archived

Hello,
I am currently looking for the best premium tires to suit my needs for my 2015 Volvo V70 T5 (245HP front wheel drive) in the size 235/40 R18. My priorities are above all comfort (damping & noise), as well as fuel consumption. Nevertheless, the tires should have the best possible grip on wet & dry roads to always have a safe feeling. Since I come from Germany, I sometimes drive at higher speeds, if possible ("German Auobahn").
Unfortunately the new Goodyear Eagle F1 Assymertic 5 are not yet available in size of 235/40R18. That's why I'm currently wavering between the previous GY Eagle F1 Assy3 and the Michelin Pilot Sport 4. Continental tires are out of the question for personal reasons.
What recommondation would you give me?

#4493
1. TireReviews Felix S Mar 14, 2019 archived
  
  Both options are perfectly safe and very close in performances, but it seems the Asym 3 might have the slight edge if comfort and noise is your priority.
  
  #4494
  1. Felix S TireReviews Mar 14, 2019 archived
    
    Thank you very much for the quick feedback!
    So you think that the relatively old Assy 3 can still compete with the PS4?
    
    #4495
    1. TireReviews Felix S Mar 14, 2019 archived
      
      With regards to comfort and noise, yes. It might be a few % behind in other areas, there should be data on the site
      
      #4496
      1. Felix S TireReviews Mar 25, 2019 archived
        
        Hi again,
        the GY Eagle F1 Assy 5 would NOW be available in 235/40R18 as well!
        What is your early opinion - will it be as comfortable as the Assy3?
        Or should I take the predecessor at the moment to be on the safe side?
        
        #4535
        
        TireReviews Felix S Mar 25, 2019 archived
        
        Having just tested the 5 compared to the 3, I can tell you it's a more comfortable tire
        
        #4536
        
        Felix S TireReviews Mar 25, 2019 archived
        
        Thank you for your very fast and helpful reply!!
        So would you basically recommend the Assy 5 in comparison to the 3 for now?
        Did you find any noticeable drawbacks in your tests?
        
        #4537
        
        Felix S Felix S Mar 26, 2019 archived
        
        Now I just ordered the Assy5. I'm looking forward to testing them on my car!
        Thanks for all the help. :-)
        
        #4541
        
        TireReviews Felix S Mar 26, 2019 archived
        
        Let me know how you get on :)
        
        #4545
bordy Mar 8, 2019 archived

Kumho Ecsta PS71 225/45 r17 comes in the 94Y XL version or 91Y without reinforcement? Because there is a major difference between the two variants. 94Y XL has A Brake and C fuel consumption, and 91Y has A brake and E fuel consumption!
The 245/45 r18 XL also comes in A/C and B/C. So it's interesting to consider this aspect.

#4478
1. Lulu Bulu bordy Mar 9, 2019 archived
  
  I stated that, too. Auto bild says what version they used at their site. Most of the tires were 91Y but there where 94s and Ws. Khumos were the 91Y version. Maybe the differences in label scores are because of different margins according to category.
  
  #4479
4cvg Mar 7, 2019 archived

Auto Bild also do classic tire tests (almost uniquely). Would it be possible to include your standard test report style summaries of them on TR's menu? (The 2018 test was interesting in showing how relatively well a poor modern tire, the Maxxis MAP-I, did in comparison to a suite of classic tires.)

#4466
1. TireReviews 4cvg Mar 7, 2019 archived
  
  I've not seen these classic tire tests, but would certainly summarise them if I had a copy of the article. I'll look into it!
  
  #4467
  1. 4cvg TireReviews Mar 8, 2019 archived
    
    The 2018 one was in issue #6 with tire size 205/70-14. If you decide to doit, then a backlog of past tests (4 years of?) all at once is my advice.
    While I'm in suggestion mode, then please revisit summarising tests from the Australian mags Wheels, Motor & Which Car (all one stable).
    
    #4470
  2. 4cvg TireReviews Feb 22, 2022 archived
    
    Any joy on this yet?
    
    #7825
    1. TireReviews 4cvg Feb 22, 2022 archived
      
      I'll try and pick this up this year if I see any!
      
      #7826
      1. 4cvg TireReviews Feb 22, 2022 archived
        
        Thanks. The merit (for you) of you hunting is that it is a new element for the site.
        
        #7827
Daniel Mar 5, 2019 archived

Thanks for posting this review. I'm considering the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (245/40 R18) but noise and comfort are a top priority for me. Would I be better off with a premium touring tire instead of a high-performance one?
In that sense it seems surprising that the Continental Premium Contact 6 is not better rated for noise and comfort. What about something like the Michelin Primacy 3, would that fare better than the PS4 in terms of noise and comfort?

#4453
1. TireReviews Daniel Mar 7, 2019 archived
  
  The issue with noise testing is this test is external noise, which is different from external noise.
  This compounds with the fact every car and tire combination behave a little differently, you shouldn't use one test to made your choice. I'd suggest finding similar cars to yours, or at least the same wheel and tire size and seeing which tires are rated highly
  
  #4468
2. Néocray Daniel Mar 7, 2019 archived
  
  I'm quite surprised, as I have read many reports of people complaining about the poor comfort of the PS4 and giving positive feedback on comfort after switching to various equivalents.
  
  #4469
Francisco Almeida Mar 4, 2019 archived

Thanks for the great article, once again. I was wondering: we see a lot of summer (dry) tests and winter (snow/ice) tests, but even though the summer tests always include wet braking distances, etc, we never really see a test focused on rain/wet conditions.
Where I live we never get snow or Ice, so what I would like to use is a set of UUHP tires for the summer (considering mainly semi slicks) and the best possible tires in the wet for the winter. So even though Michelin Pilot Sport 4 got great results in the wet, I can't help but think there must be a better set of tires for wet conditions... After all, they're made mainly for dry handling.
Any advice?

#4446
1. TireReviews Francisco Almeida Mar 4, 2019 archived
  
  Nope, PS4 is pretty much it. It sounds like you're thinking about a rain specific tire as they use in racing, an ultra soft compound, but as we don't have the luxury of changing tires just for when it rains, and they have to work in the dry, they don't really exist. Uniroyal RainSport 3 used to be the rain tire, but it's been best now. Maybe wait for the RainSport 4 ;)
  
  #4447
  1. Francisco Almeida TireReviews Mar 4, 2019 archived
    
    Yeah, RainSport would be the kind of tire I was thinking about. Or Nokian WetProof, featured in this test... I was baffled to see them being best by PS4 on both wet categories(!), however in the "Positive" section of the Nokian, we can read "Wet specialist with the best wet cornering, precise steering, short wet and dry braking distances, low noise." so I was a little confused by that. For an imaginary always-wet winter (hi London!), would you still go for the PS4?
    Thanks a lot for your reply, by the way!
    
    #4448
    1. TireReviews Francisco Almeida Mar 4, 2019 archived
      
      Depending on the vehicle and what you wanted from the tire, the PS4 is great. If it's not a sporty car, something more touring orientated like the RainProof is also a good option, or anything inbetween!
      
      #4449
      1. Francisco Almeida TireReviews Mar 4, 2019 archived
        
        Alright thanks for everything! Will probably go for the PS4 ;)
        
        #4450
David Mar 4, 2019 archived

I'm surprised with the good wear results of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.
I've always considered its purchase but was discouraged by several comments in forums about its very quick wear.
Maybe the wear varies depending on size and/or load and speed rate?

#4443
1. Ben D David Mar 4, 2019 archived
  
  The tire wear depends on many parameters, including the vehicle used for the test. in fact, the kinematics of the suspension/load/tire pressures have a big influence on tire wear (+driving style).
  So it's difficult to get an objective answer on forums, that's why these tire tests are very useful with only one car/driver etc. It's even more interesting if the review is done with several tire sizes.
  By the way, the Michelin looks excellent and I can't wait to purchase them !
  
  #4444
  1. guesswho Ben D Mar 5, 2019 archived
    
    PS4 are great. Michelin is best option for summer tire.
    
    #4452
2. TireReviews David Mar 4, 2019 archived
  
  Michelin usually lead the way with wear, so the reports of low mileage on the PS4 was more a surprise than this to me. As Ben says, wear depends on many factors, but these highly controlled tests are usually the best market indicator.
  
  #4445
  1. Steven TireReviews Mar 11, 2019 archived
    
    I'm curious how the mag estimates tire life? Surely they don't run each tire on identical cars on the road for the life of each tire? Or do they run for a set period, measure tread depth compared to when new, then calculate likely life?
    
    #4481
    1. TireReviews Steven Mar 11, 2019 archived
      
      Exactly that, which is why it's so expensive and so few people do it. They usually run convoys on the road for 15,000 miles rotating the drivers and position of cars in the convoy and then extrapolate the total wear from the starting and remaining tread depth.
      
      #4482

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