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2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test

Jonathan Benson
Data analyzed and reviewed by Jonathan Benson
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Discussion

21 comments
  1. Rauno Pk archived

    Something interesting caught my eye here. Maxxis VS5 did well in 2020 AMS and ADAC wet tests (and overall), same time it totally tanked in this one, especially wet braking. Is there something I'm missing here?

    #5730
    1. TireReviews Rauno Pk archived

      Perhaps different versions of the tires due to size differences. 245/45 R18 is quite an odd size so might be a generation behind

      #5732
  2. JA Ranto archived

    Why in the heck they tested old Uniroyal Rainsport 3 and not the new Rainsport 5?

    #5723
    1. TireReviews JA Ranto archived

      It will be because the 5 wouldn't have been available in the size required at the time of test.

      #5724
  3. Bugra archived

    Where can we find Nexen Nfera SU2? I can see the SU4, is that a successor of SU2 already?

    Thanks in advance

    #5709
    1. TireReviews Bugra archived

      I don't actually know, it doesn't seem to be available in many sizes yet, if it's in the market place at all

      #5710
  4. Lukica Stipetić archived

    Does anyone have an idea which of these top 10 tires is the most comfortable? The softest to hit.

    #5644
    1. TireReviews Scour archived

      Thanks :) It's due on the site on monday!

      #5637
      1. Scour TireReviews archived

        Also on the posted page is the test from auto motor sport, here are more details from this test (in german)

        https://www.auto-motor-und-...

        Hope the test from sport auto will come soon, it´s the test I´m mostly agreed in the past

        #5638
  6. Denes archived

    Thanks for this awesome site! As the new owner of a 2008 Lexus IS250, I am a bit overwhelmed with all the tire info available here. I need some help.
    I am looking to pick up a staggered 18" OEM set-up of 225/40R18 front and 255/40R18 rear. Here are my options:
    - Nexen N'Fera SU1 353 EUR/set
    - Hankook Ventus S1 Evo3 435 EUR
    - Michelin Pilot Sport 3 482 EUR
    (The Hankooks and Michelins have 1-year extra pothole warranty included.)

    Further info:
    - For dynamic driving style, but no racing.
    - 70/20/10 split city/country roads/motorway.
    - Domestic road quality is less than desirable.
    - For summer tire only (April-October), but occasional rainy weather should also be considered for safety.

    Thanks in advance!
    D.

    #5622
      1. Denes TireReviews archived

        Yup, for 580 EUR! :o
        Worth it over the Hankooks (or the Nexens)?

        #5624
        1. TireReviews Denes archived

          If you want the best of the best, yes, but at those prices the Hankook would probably take my money of those you've listed

          #5625
  7. JoMo archived

    I agree with the finding that the Michelin PS4 did not have good wear compared to the Conti/Goodyear. Having ran all three on the back of my C250 the results match my own experiences. The only praise for the Michelin above the Goodyear (although in comparison to an Asym 3) was that it offered much better wet traction off the line. Shame they couldn't have tested the new Rainsport 5 also. Also interesting to see the differences between the findings in this and the 2020 ADAC test, especially with regards to the Maxxis, which ive just bought... Otherwise great work!

    #5619
  8. Andy Holmes archived

    Do you know what speed the wet braking was done at?
    Very surprised by these results, only 7m separating best/worst in wet either the braking tests were done at a low speed or -all- of these tires are good with no ditchfinders! ?

    #5615
    1. TireReviews Andy Holmes archived

      100kph, the distances are longer than the braking test which I believe was 80kph.

      Don't forget the worst braking tires were weeded out with the pre-test

      #5616
      1. Andy Holmes TireReviews archived

        True, still a surprise with some in there though and 7m is still quite a small gap for the 20!
        Surprised to see Uniroyal struggle so much in the wet too...

        #5618
  9. Lulu Bulu archived

    Michelin, most of the time, gives very good discounts, here in Greece at least. I bought them cheaper than both Continental and Goodyear. But you really can't go wrong with any of the three.

    #5614
    1. TireReviews Lulu Bulu archived

      Agreed, all three manufacturers are making excellent tires now

      #5617