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2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test
- Tested size
- 245/45 R18
- Tires tested
- 20
- Disciplines
- 9
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| ft ↓ | mph ↑ | ft ↓ | mph ↑ | mph ↑ | dB ↓ | miles ↑ | Price/1000 ↓ | kg/t ↓ | ||||||||
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| 1= | 1 | 96.86 | 109 | 72.6 | 98.3 | 155 | 45.4 | 58.2 | 96.1 | 73.5 | 96.6 | 27,900 | 12.81 | 7.63 | 95.7 | |
StrengthsBalanced driving behavior at a high level. Dynamic handling with precise steering, short braking distances, best wear on test, low fuel use. ConsiderationsNone mentioned. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry98.26 × 35% = 34.39 Wet96.13 × 50% = 48.06 Comfort96.6 × 5% = 4.83 Value95.73 × 10% = 9.57 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1= | 2 | 96.49 | 109 | 72.2 | 98.0 | 158 | 46.2 | 58.3 | 96.2 | 72.8 | 97.5 | 24,273 | 12.29 | 7.55 | 92.3 | |
StrengthsSporty handling tires in the wet and dry, precise steering, short braking distances, very good mileage, affordable price. ConsiderationsNone mentioned. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry98.01 × 35% = 34.3 Wet96.16 × 50% = 48.08 Comfort97.53 × 5% = 4.88 Value92.33 × 10% = 9.23 | ||||||||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 95.88 | 105 | 72.3 | 99.7 | 153 | 44.7 | 61.6 | 97.1 | 72.5 | 97.9 | 20,646 | 20.01 | 8.09 | 75.2 | |
StrengthsSporty steering behavior, excellent driving dynamics, good aquaplaning resistance, short braking distances. ConsiderationsExpensive. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry99.75 × 35% = 34.91 Wet97.11 × 50% = 48.55 Comfort97.93 × 5% = 4.9 Value75.16 × 10% = 7.52 | ||||||||||||||||
| 4 | 7 | 94.09 | 110 | 72.7 | 98.1 | 160 | 44.4 | 59.3 | 94.3 | 72.8 | 97.5 | 20,088 | 14.07 | 9.16 | 77.5 | |
StrengthsGood grip and excellent handling in the dry and wet, precise steering, good aquaplaning resistance, well priced. ConsiderationsHigh rolling resistance. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry98.06 × 35% = 34.32 Wet94.29 × 50% = 47.14 Comfort97.53 × 5% = 4.88 Value77.5 × 10% = 7.75 | ||||||||||||||||
| 5 | 6 | 94.72 | 114 | 71.7 | 95.6 | 155 | 43.9 | 60.0 | 95.3 | 71.2 | 99.7 | 20,646 | 13.09 | 7.43 | 86.5 | |
StrengthsGood handling, short braking distances, low wear, good price / wear ratio. ConsiderationsNone mentioned. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry95.57 × 35% = 33.45 Wet95.27 × 50% = 47.64 Comfort99.72 × 5% = 4.99 Value86.47 × 10% = 8.65 | ||||||||||||||||
| 6 | 11 | 93.56 | 109 | 71.7 | 97.7 | 158 | 43.5 | 59.0 | 93.8 | 71.0 | 100.0 | 18,693 | 15.12 | 8.98 | 74.6 | |
StrengthsSafe driving behavior in the dry and wet,short braking distances, low noise, good comfort. ConsiderationsHigh rolling resistance. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry97.66 × 35% = 34.18 Wet93.84 × 50% = 46.92 Comfort100 × 5% = 5 Value74.62 × 10% = 7.46 | ||||||||||||||||
| 7 | 12 | 93.52 | 118 | 71.3 | 93.6 | 157 | 43.0 | 59.3 | 93.7 | 72.1 | 98.5 | 24,273 | 11.90 | 8.45 | 89.6 | |
StrengthsSafe handling, short wet braking distances, low noise, low wear, very good price / performance ratio. ConsiderationsNone mentioned. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry93.65 × 35% = 32.78 Wet93.73 × 50% = 46.86 Comfort98.47 × 5% = 4.92 Value89.57 × 10% = 8.96 | ||||||||||||||||
| 8 | 4 | 95.65 | 108 | 72.0 | 98.3 | 149 | 45.9 | 57.6 | 98.0 | 73.2 | 97.0 | 17,019 | 17.53 | 7.77 | 73.9 | |
StrengthsGood handling and short braking in the wet and dry, precise steering. ConsiderationsAverage wear. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry98.32 × 35% = 34.41 Wet98 × 50% = 49 Comfort96.99 × 5% = 4.85 Value73.93 × 10% = 7.39 | ||||||||||||||||
| 9= | 9 | 93.74 | 113 | 71.7 | 96.1 | 158 | 44.9 | 60.0 | 95.6 | 73.2 | 97.0 | 17,019 | 16.61 | 7.83 | 74.7 | |
StrengthsWell priced tires with balanced behavior in the wet and dry. good aquaplaning resistance. ConsiderationsAverage wear. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry96.11 × 35% = 33.64 Wet95.56 × 50% = 47.78 Comfort96.99 × 5% = 4.85 Value74.69 × 10% = 7.47 | ||||||||||||||||
| 9= | 13 | 92.36 | 112 | 71.5 | 96.1 | 162 | 43.8 | 57.0 | 92.6 | 71.5 | 99.3 | 17,019 | 19.90 | 7.13 | 74.7 | |
StrengthsStable driving in the wet, short dry braking distances, good comfort, low rolling resistance. ConsiderationsAverage wear, high price. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry96.08 × 35% = 33.63 Wet92.59 × 50% = 46.3 Comfort99.3 × 5% = 4.97 Value74.72 × 10% = 7.47 | ||||||||||||||||
| 11 | 5 | 95.06 | 110 | 71.6 | 97.2 | 147 | 46.4 | 59.5 | 99.4 | 73.6 | 96.5 | 17,298 | 19.94 | 9.82 | 65.2 | |
StrengthsA wet specialist with a good balance and safe handling properties, good aquaplaning reserves, short braking distances. ConsiderationsAverage wear, high rolling resistance. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry97.19 × 35% = 34.01 Wet99.4 × 50% = 49.7 Comfort96.47 × 5% = 4.82 Value65.19 × 10% = 6.52 | ||||||||||||||||
| 12 | 10 | 93.62 | 114 | 72.2 | 95.9 | 155 | 44.8 | 59.3 | 95.9 | 72.2 | 98.3 | 16,182 | 16.90 | 8.15 | 72.0 | |
StrengthsConvincing performance on wet and dry roads, short braking distances, good aquaplaning resistance, good price. ConsiderationsAverage wear. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry95.92 × 35% = 33.57 Wet95.88 × 50% = 47.94 Comfort98.34 × 5% = 4.92 Value71.96 × 10% = 7.2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 13 | 14 | 92.15 | 112 | 72.1 | 96.8 | 167 | 42.8 | 59.2 | 91.3 | 71.3 | 99.6 | 17,298 | 15.99 | 7.65 | 76.6 | |
StrengthsSporty handling qualities, good dry grip, low rolling resistance. ConsiderationsUndersteer in the wet, average wear. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry96.82 × 35% = 33.89 Wet91.25 × 50% = 45.63 Comfort99.58 × 5% = 4.98 Value76.59 × 10% = 7.66 | ||||||||||||||||
| 14 | 18 | 91.47 | 113 | 71.2 | 95.8 | 169 | 42.8 | 57.9 | 90.4 | 72.1 | 98.5 | 18,414 | 16.87 | 7.40 | 78.2 | |
StrengthsGood lateral grip, short dry braking, low rolling resistance. ConsiderationsUndersteer handling and long wet braking. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry95.77 × 35% = 33.52 Wet90.42 × 50% = 45.21 Comfort98.47 × 5% = 4.92 Value78.15 × 10% = 7.82 | ||||||||||||||||
| 15 | 15 | 91.95 | 112 | 71.0 | 95.9 | 166 | 42.7 | 57.5 | 91.0 | 72.2 | 98.3 | 19,809 | 15.21 | 7.94 | 79.7 | |
StrengthsShort dry braking, low wear, low rolling resistance, low price. ConsiderationsAverage wet performance. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry95.87 × 35% = 33.55 Wet91.01 × 50% = 45.51 Comfort98.34 × 5% = 4.92 Value79.72 × 10% = 7.97 | ||||||||||||||||
| 16 | 16 | 91.82 | 117 | 70.6 | 93.6 | 166 | 42.1 | 59.2 | 90.9 | 71.8 | 98.9 | 22,320 | 13.78 | 7.56 | 86.9 | |
StrengthsLow wear, low rolling resistance. ConsiderationsUndersteer handling, slow steering in the wet. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry93.55 × 35% = 32.74 Wet90.9 × 50% = 45.45 Comfort98.89 × 5% = 4.94 Value86.87 × 10% = 8.69 | ||||||||||||||||
| 17 | 8 | 93.84 | 115 | 71.0 | 94.8 | 149 | 45.5 | 61.2 | 98.8 | 72.4 | 98.1 | 13,950 | 19.15 | 9.05 | 63.6 | |
StrengthsGood aquaplaning resistance, short wet braking. ConsiderationsUndersteer in the dry, average wear, high fuel use. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry94.84 × 35% = 33.19 Wet98.76 × 50% = 49.38 Comfort98.07 × 5% = 4.9 Value63.64 × 10% = 6.36 | ||||||||||||||||
| 18 | 17 | 91.59 | 114 | 72.3 | 95.8 | 171 | 45.5 | 60.4 | 93.2 | 72.1 | 98.5 | 14,508 | 18.85 | 8.86 | 65.3 | |
StrengthsSport handling, good aquaplaning safety, short braking distances. ConsiderationsLong wet braking, high wear. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry95.82 × 35% = 33.54 Wet93.21 × 50% = 46.6 Comfort98.47 × 5% = 4.92 Value65.25 × 10% = 6.53 | ||||||||||||||||
| 19 | 19 | 91.33 | 116 | 71.4 | 94.4 | 161 | 43.2 | 60.1 | 93.2 | 71.3 | 99.6 | 14,787 | 19.75 | 8.30 | 66.8 | |
StrengthsHigh aquaplaning resistance, short wet and dry braking distances. ConsiderationsUndersteer in the wet, poor wear. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry94.45 × 35% = 33.06 Wet93.23 × 50% = 46.62 Comfort99.58 × 5% = 4.98 Value66.8 × 10% = 6.68 | ||||||||||||||||
| 20 | 20 | 91.16 | 118 | 69.9 | 92.7 | 163 | 43.2 | 56.4 | 91.7 | 71.7 | 99.0 | 14,508 | 12.85 | 7.34 | 79.2 | |
StrengthsShort wet and dry braking distances, low price, low rolling resistance. ConsiderationsUndersteer in the dry and wet, low aquaplaning resistance, high wear. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry92.66 × 35% = 32.43 Wet91.71 × 50% = 45.85 Comfort99.02 × 5% = 4.95 Value79.22 × 10% = 7.92 | ||||||||||||||||
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Weighting vs real impact
What decides this ranking
The weighting is how much each category counts. The real impact is how much of the difference between the tires it creates: a discipline in which every tire performed about the same barely changes the order, however much it counts.
No weighting is recorded for this test, so the weighting here starts from Tire Reviews’ season defaults, not from the test’s own scoring.
- Dry Weighting 35% Real impact 19%
- Wet Weighting 50% Real impact 47%
- Comfort Weighting 5% Real impact 2%
- Value Weighting 10% Real impact 32%
- Value counts for 2.7% of the score but creates 14% of the difference between the tires, because their results in it were far apart.
- Dry Handling counts for 17.5% of the score but creates only 4% of the difference, because most tires performed about the same in it.
Every discipline 9
| Discipline | Weighting | Real impact |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | 17.5% | 15% |
| Dry Handling | 17.5% | 4% |
| Wet Braking | 20.5% | 21% |
| Wet Handling | 20.5% | 20% |
| Straight Aqua | 9% | 6% |
| Noise | 5% | 2% |
| Wear | 3.7% | 10% |
| Value | 2.7% | 14% |
| Rolling Resistance | 3.6% | 8% |
How it is worked out: each discipline’s weighting is multiplied by the spread of its results (the gap across the middle half of the tires, as a percentage of the best result), then shared out so that all the disciplines add up to 100%. It estimates what separates the tires; it is not a second set of weights, and it follows the weights you set.
How your ranking is calculated
Each discipline is scored against the best non-reference tire in the full test field: best ÷ result × 100 when lower is better, or result ÷ best × 100 when higher is better. Discipline scores are rounded to two decimal places, then combined using your weights.
Within-category weights divide that category’s share of the overall score. A 50% wet category and 40% wet-braking share give wet braking 20% of the total. A weight is a scoring priority, not a measure of its actual effect on the ranking: the performance gaps matter too. What decides this ranking ↑
Published joint positions are preserved separately. Calculated positions tie only when their underlying scores match; two displayed scores can look equal after rounding.
A zero weight excludes that category or discipline. At least one active discipline is required, and the disciplines in every active category must have a positive total.
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