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2019 Gute Fahrt Summer 18 Inch Tire Test
Compare each discipline in the tested size. See the measured result, position and gap to the best tire, then read the verdict for the trade-offs behind the finishing order.
- Tested size
- 225/40 R18
- Tires tested
- 10
- Disciplines
- 3
Read the measurements, not just the rank
Lower is better for braking distances and lap times; higher is better for subjective scores and aquaplaning speed. Bars start at zero. Read the gap alongside the position: adjacent tires can be separated by very different margins.
Positions and gaps always refer to the full test field within each group. Selecting tires does not recalculate rankings or change the best-in-test benchmark.
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Positions and gaps always refer to the full test field within each group. Selecting tires does not recalculate rankings or change the best-in-test benchmark.
Dry
1Dry Braking
Dry braking in feet
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 112 ft | Best | |
| 114 ft | +2 ft | |
| 114 ft | +2 ft | |
| 114 ft | +2 ft | |
| 115 ft | +3 ft | |
RefReference Summer 19 inch |
115 ft | +3 ft |
| 115 ft | +3 ft | |
RefReference Summer 17 inch |
115 ft | +3 ft |
| 116 ft | +4 ft | |
| 116 ft | +4 ft | |
| 117 ft | +5 ft | |
| 118 ft | +6 ft |
The difference between best and worst was 5.3% (6 ft ≈ 0.4 Car Lengths).
Wet
2Wet Braking
Wet braking in feet
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 143 ft | Best | |
| 143 ft | 0 ft | |
| 143 ft | 0 ft | |
| 144 ft | +1 ft | |
| 145 ft | +2 ft | |
| 145 ft | +2 ft | |
RefReference Summer 17 inch |
146 ft | +3 ft |
| 147 ft | +4 ft | |
| 148 ft | +5 ft | |
RefReference Summer 19 inch |
150 ft | +7 ft |
| 151 ft | +8 ft | |
| 151 ft | +8 ft |
The difference between best and worst was 6% (8 ft ≈ 0.6 Car Lengths).
Straight Aqua
Float Speed in mph
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 48.3 mph | Best | |
| 47.8 mph | -0.5 mph | |
| 47.4 mph | -0.9 mph | |
| 47.0 mph | -1.3 mph | |
| 46.0 mph | -2.3 mph | |
| 45.9 mph | -2.4 mph | |
| 45.5 mph | -2.8 mph | |
| 44.8 mph | -3.5 mph | |
RefReference Summer 17 inch |
44.8 mph | -3.5 mph |
| 44.7 mph | -3.6 mph | |
| 44.6 mph | -3.7 mph | |
RefReference Summer 19 inch |
43.5 mph | -4.8 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 9.9% (4.8 mph).
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