2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tire Test

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225/45 R18 11 tires 4 categories

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Test Size: 225/45 R18

Tires Tested: 11 tires

Test Categories:
4 categories (11 tests)

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While the group overall was extremely close, the winning Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 and second placed Michelin Pilot Sport 4 were almost inseparable overall, with the Goodyear narrowly taking the overall win.

The third and fourth placed Continental PremiumContact 6 and Pirelli P Zero PZ4 also finished with nearly the same overall score. This should be reassuring for Pirelli, whose PZ4 P Zero has seemed to be rather inconsistent since launch.

It was another good result for fifth placed Maxxis, with the Victra Sport 5 having a great all round performance, and the updated Bridgestone Turanza T005 performing well, but struggling a little in the wet.

The seventh placed Nokian PowerProof scored well in the dry, but struggled a little in the wet, while the Falken FK510 had its worth test result in a while thanks to poor wet grip.

The final three tires in test were all from the cheaper end of the market, with Nexen proving to have a good dry performance and the lowest price on test, while Toyo and Giti struggled a little more in the wet.

Dry

 As usual, Michelin had a dry braking advantage, stopping the BMW 3 Series 0.4m shorter than the next nearest rival.

The Continental PremiumContact 6 is often one of the best tires in dry handling, largely thanks to its excellent subjective feel. In this test, it wins both the dry handling test by a significant margin, and is subjectively one of the best tires on test.

Wet

The test winning Goodyear has a small advantage during wet braking, with Michelin a close second place.

The top two results from wet braking swap places during wet handling, with the Michelin narrowly beating Goodyear.

Subjectively the Michelin has an advantage during wet handling, with the Goodyear and Continental close behind.

Michelin manages to keep this advantage during the aquaplaning testing.

Environment

The Goodyear scored the best result during the subjective comfort grading. This score assesses how the tire feels and sounds inside the cabin.

The noise testing is the external drive by noise.

The Bridgestone Turanza T005 had a significant advantage in rolling resistance, meaning it will use the least fuel at the pumps.

As always, the Michelin was the most expensive tire per set, with Goodyear looking to offer the best price / performance ratio.

Results

1^st

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

225/45 R18

• 3PMSF: no

Good balance and easy to control with high levels of grip in the wet. Good aquaplaning resistance. Short dry braking distances, low noise and good comfort.

Slightly reduced dry traction, slightly reduced dry handling.

Very good - Top-performances on all surfaces.

Dry

95.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	2nd	34.4 M	34 M	+0.4 M	98.84%
Dry Handling	6th	125.3 Km/H	126.9 Km/H	-1.6 Km/H	98.74%
Subj. Dry Handling	4th	8 Points	9 Points	-1 Points	88.89%

Wet

97.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	1st	30.6 M			100%
Wet Handling	2nd	83.1 Km/H	83.6 Km/H	-0.5 Km/H	99.4%
Subj. Wet Handling	2nd	9 Points	10 Points	-1 Points	90%
Straight Aqua	2nd	88.3 Km/H	88.7 Km/H	-0.4 Km/H	99.55%

Comfort

99.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	1st	10 Points			100%
Noise	2nd	69.5 dB	69.3 dB	+0.2 dB	99.71%

Value

82.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	5th	468	396	+72	84.62%
Rolling Resistance	7th	8.9 kg / t	7.1 kg / t	+1.8 kg / t	79.78%

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2^nd

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

225/45 R18

• 3PMSF: no

Very high grip and good handling in the wet, good aquaplaning resistance, confident and sharp handling in the dry, quiet.

Only slightly high rolling resistance.

Very good - Strong braking in the dry and wet.

Dry

99.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	1st	34 M			100%
Dry Handling	2nd	126.2 Km/H	126.9 Km/H	-0.7 Km/H	99.45%
Subj. Dry Handling	1st	9 Points			100%

Wet

99.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	2nd	30.8 M	30.6 M	+0.2 M	99.35%
Wet Handling	1st	83.6 Km/H			100%
Subj. Wet Handling	1st	10 Points			100%
Straight Aqua	1st	88.7 Km/H			100%

Comfort

94.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	3rd	9 Points	10 Points	-1 Points	90%
Noise	5th	70.1 dB	69.3 dB	+0.8 dB	98.86%

Value

70.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	11th	704	396	+308	56.25%
Rolling Resistance	4th	8.4 kg / t	7.1 kg / t	+1.3 kg / t	84.52%

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3^rd

Continental Premium Contact 6

225/45 R18

• 3PMSF: no

Very balanced summer tire with no significant deficits in dynamics or safety. Very direct steering and good handling suit the test BMW well.

Slightly weak aquaplaning resistance, slightly increased rolling resistance and external noise.

Very good - Sporty premium summer all-rounder.

Dry

99%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	8th	35 M	34 M	+1 M	97.14%
Dry Handling	1st	126.9 Km/H			100%
Subj. Dry Handling	1st	9 Points			100%

Wet

96%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	4th	31.3 M	30.6 M	+0.7 M	97.76%
Wet Handling	4th	83 Km/H	83.6 Km/H	-0.6 Km/H	99.28%
Subj. Wet Handling	2nd	9 Points	10 Points	-1 Points	90%
Straight Aqua	4th	86 Km/H	88.7 Km/H	-2.7 Km/H	96.96%

Comfort

82.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	8th	7 Points	10 Points	-3 Points	70%
Noise	10th	72.3 dB	69.3 dB	+3 dB	95.85%

Value

75.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	10th	612	396	+216	64.71%
Rolling Resistance	3rd	8.2 kg / t	7.1 kg / t	+1.1 kg / t	86.59%

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4^th

Pirelli P Zero PZ4

225/45 R18

• 3PMSF: no

Good grip on wet roads at lower speeds. Very neutral balance with excellent cornering and traction in the dry. Comfortable and quiet.

Average aquaplaning resistance, direct steering can result in oversteer, high rolling resistance.

Very good - Confident summer tires with strengths on dry roads.

Dry

95.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	3rd	34.6 M	34 M	+0.6 M	98.27%
Dry Handling	2nd	126.2 Km/H	126.9 Km/H	-0.7 Km/H	99.45%
Subj. Dry Handling	4th	8 Points	9 Points	-1 Points	88.89%

Wet

92.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	3rd	31.2 M	30.6 M	+0.6 M	98.08%
Wet Handling	5th	82.9 Km/H	83.6 Km/H	-0.7 Km/H	99.16%
Subj. Wet Handling	4th	8 Points	10 Points	-2 Points	80%
Straight Aqua	8th	83.6 Km/H	88.7 Km/H	-5.1 Km/H	94.25%

Comfort

94.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	3rd	9 Points	10 Points	-1 Points	90%
Noise	4th	70 dB	69.3 dB	+0.7 dB	99%

Value

75.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	9th	560	396	+164	70.71%
Rolling Resistance	7th	8.9 kg / t	7.1 kg / t	+1.8 kg / t	79.78%

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5^th

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

225/45 R18

• 3PMSF: no

Well balanced in the dry and wet. Well priced.

Compared to the best on test, a little weak in wet braking and higher rolling resistance.

Good - Excellent new tire with good level of performance.

Dry

95.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	4th	34.7 M	34 M	+0.7 M	97.98%
Dry Handling	5th	125.8 Km/H	126.9 Km/H	-1.1 Km/H	99.13%
Subj. Dry Handling	4th	8 Points	9 Points	-1 Points	88.89%

Wet

93%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	6th	31.9 M	30.6 M	+1.3 M	95.92%
Wet Handling	2nd	83.1 Km/H	83.6 Km/H	-0.5 Km/H	99.4%
Subj. Wet Handling	4th	8 Points	10 Points	-2 Points	80%
Straight Aqua	5th	85.9 Km/H	88.7 Km/H	-2.8 Km/H	96.84%

Comfort

89.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	5th	8 Points	10 Points	-2 Points	80%
Noise	5th	70.1 dB	69.3 dB	+0.8 dB	98.86%

Value

89%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	1st	396			100%
Rolling Resistance	10th	9.1 kg / t	7.1 kg / t	+2 kg / t	78.02%

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6^th

Bridgestone Turanza T005

225/45 R18

• 3PMSF: no

Confident wet handling and safe, easily controllable dynamics in the dry. Highest fuel saving potential, quiet and relatively comfortable.

Average wet braking, highest external noise.

Good - Comfortable all-rounder with a very low rolling resistance.

Dry

94.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	7th	34.9 M	34 M	+0.9 M	97.42%
Dry Handling	8th	125 Km/H	126.9 Km/H	-1.9 Km/H	98.5%
Subj. Dry Handling	4th	8 Points	9 Points	-1 Points	88.89%

Wet

91.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	10th	32.6 M	30.6 M	+2 M	93.87%
Wet Handling	6th	82.8 Km/H	83.6 Km/H	-0.8 Km/H	99.04%
Subj. Wet Handling	4th	8 Points	10 Points	-2 Points	80%
Straight Aqua	7th	83.9 Km/H	88.7 Km/H	-4.8 Km/H	94.59%

Comfort

87.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	5th	8 Points	10 Points	-2 Points	80%
Noise	11th	72.4 dB	69.3 dB	+3.1 dB	95.72%

Value

86.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	8th	536	396	+140	73.88%
Rolling Resistance	1st	7.1 kg / t			100%

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7^th

Nokian PowerProof

225/45 R18

• 3PMSF: no

Good dry handling, short dry braking, low rolling resistance.

Not very precise handling in the wet, average wet braking, weak aquaplaning resistance, high noise.

Good - A mid-range summer tire with only slight weaknesses.

Dry

91.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	5th	34.8 M	34 M	+0.8 M	97.7%
Dry Handling	7th	125.2 Km/H	126.9 Km/H	-1.7 Km/H	98.66%
Subj. Dry Handling	9th	7 Points	9 Points	-2 Points	77.78%

Wet

89.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	5th	31.5 M	30.6 M	+0.9 M	97.14%
Wet Handling	7th	82.4 Km/H	83.6 Km/H	-1.2 Km/H	98.56%
Subj. Wet Handling	8th	7 Points	10 Points	-3 Points	70%
Straight Aqua	11th	82.2 Km/H	88.7 Km/H	-6.5 Km/H	92.67%

Comfort

78.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	10th	6 Points	10 Points	-4 Points	60%
Noise	9th	71.3 dB	69.3 dB	+2 dB	97.19%

Value

84.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	7th	496	396	+100	79.84%
Rolling Resistance	2nd	7.9 kg / t	7.1 kg / t	+0.8 kg / t	89.87%

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8^th

Falken Azenis FK510

225/45 R18

• 3PMSF: no

Decent braking performance in the dry, balance handling.

Weak cornering and traction in the wet, average aquaplaning resistance, poor traction and poor stability in fast corners, slightly noisy.

Good - Affordable product at a reduced level of performance, but without serious defects.

Dry

90%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	9th	36.2 M	34 M	+2.2 M	93.92%
Dry Handling	10th	124.6 Km/H	126.9 Km/H	-2.3 Km/H	98.19%
Subj. Dry Handling	9th	7 Points	9 Points	-2 Points	77.78%

Wet

89.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	7th	32.1 M	30.6 M	+1.5 M	95.33%
Wet Handling	8th	81.3 Km/H	83.6 Km/H	-2.3 Km/H	97.25%
Subj. Wet Handling	8th	7 Points	10 Points	-3 Points	70%
Straight Aqua	6th	84.6 Km/H	88.7 Km/H	-4.1 Km/H	95.38%

Comfort

83.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	8th	7 Points	10 Points	-3 Points	70%
Noise	7th	71 dB	69.3 dB	+1.7 dB	97.61%

Value

81.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	6th	494	396	+98	80.16%
Rolling Resistance	5th	8.5 kg / t	7.1 kg / t	+1.4 kg / t	83.53%

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9^th

Nexen N Fera Sport SU2

225/45 R18

• 3PMSF: no

Good dry braking, comfortable with good internal damping, low external noise.

Poor handling with understeer and oversteer, long wet braking distances, slow steering in fast corners, high rolling resistance.

Ok - Very quiet and comfortable with weaknesses in the wet.

Dry

91.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	5th	34.8 M	34 M	+0.8 M	97.7%
Dry Handling	9th	124.9 Km/H	126.9 Km/H	-2 Km/H	98.42%
Subj. Dry Handling	9th	7 Points	9 Points	-2 Points	77.78%

Wet

85.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	8th	32.3 M	30.6 M	+1.7 M	94.74%
Wet Handling	10th	79.9 Km/H	83.6 Km/H	-3.7 Km/H	95.57%
Subj. Wet Handling	10th	6 Points	10 Points	-4 Points	60%
Straight Aqua	10th	82.4 Km/H	88.7 Km/H	-6.3 Km/H	92.9%

Comfort

100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	1st	10 Points			100%
Noise	1st	69.3 dB			100%

Value

89.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	1st	396			100%
Rolling Resistance	9th	9 kg / t	7.1 kg / t	+1.9 kg / t	78.89%

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10^th

Toyo Proxes Sport

225/45 R18

• 3PMSF: no

Balanced wet handling, good steering feel in the dry.

Reduced wet grip, high noise, high rolling resistance.

Ok - Despite the sporty feel, the Toyo lacks performance.

Dry

93.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	10th	36.4 M	34 M	+2.4 M	93.41%
Dry Handling	10th	124.6 Km/H	126.9 Km/H	-2.3 Km/H	98.19%
Subj. Dry Handling	4th	8 Points	9 Points	-1 Points	88.89%

Wet

92.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	9th	32.4 M	30.6 M	+1.8 M	94.44%
Wet Handling	9th	80.9 Km/H	83.6 Km/H	-2.7 Km/H	96.77%
Subj. Wet Handling	4th	8 Points	10 Points	-2 Points	80%
Straight Aqua	3rd	87.6 Km/H	88.7 Km/H	-1.1 Km/H	98.76%

Comfort

78.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	10th	6 Points	10 Points	-4 Points	60%
Noise	8th	71.1 dB	69.3 dB	+1.8 dB	97.47%

Value

83.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	4th	432	396	+36	91.67%
Rolling Resistance	11th	9.4 kg / t	7.1 kg / t	+2.3 kg / t	75.53%

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11^th

Giti GitiSport S1

225/45 R18

• 3PMSF: no

Sporty, direct tires in the dry with good steering feel.

Long wet braking distances, understeer in wet handling.

Sufficient - Strong in the dry but too little wet performance.

Dry

97.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	10th	36.4 M	34 M	+2.4 M	93.41%
Dry Handling	4th	126.1 Km/H	126.9 Km/H	-0.8 Km/H	99.37%
Subj. Dry Handling	1st	9 Points			100%

Wet

84.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	11th	33.8 M	30.6 M	+3.2 M	90.53%
Wet Handling	11th	78.9 Km/H	83.6 Km/H	-4.7 Km/H	94.38%
Subj. Wet Handling	10th	6 Points	10 Points	-4 Points	60%
Straight Aqua	9th	83.4 Km/H	88.7 Km/H	-5.3 Km/H	94.02%

Comfort

89.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Subj. Comfort	5th	8 Points	10 Points	-2 Points	80%
Noise	3rd	69.6 dB	69.3 dB	+0.3 dB	99.57%

Value

90.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Price	3rd	404	396	+8	98.02%
Rolling Resistance	5th	8.5 kg / t	7.1 kg / t	+1.4 kg / t	83.53%

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