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2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tire Test

Jonathan Benson
Data analyzed and reviewed by Jonathan Benson
4 min read Updated
Contents
  1. Introduction
  2. Dry
  3. Wet
  4. Environment
  5. Results
  6. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
  7. Continental Sport Contact 5
  8. Falken FK510 SUV
  9. Nokian WetProof
  10. Pirelli CINTURATO P7
  11. Vredestein Ultrac Satin
  12. Toyo Proxes CF2 SUV
  13. Yokohama BluEarth RV02

Test Publication:
215/50 R18 8 tires 4 categories
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Test Publication:
Tyre Reviews
https://www.tyrereviews.com
Test Size: 215/50 R18
Tires Tested: 8 tires
Test Categories:
4 categories (9 tests)
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For 2020, the German publication Gute Fahrt has tested eight 215/50 R18 SUV tires using a VW T-Roc.

As with the 18" test in 2019, Gute Fahrt have chosen not to publish their handling data, instead grading each tires handling subjectively as "very good", "good" or "satisfying". Sadly as this doesn't really work with how the Tire Reviews database system is set up, we're representing each of the ratings as a number, with 3 being "very good", 2 "good" and 1 as "satisfying".

With this being a rather unique way of grading tires, we'll leave you to pick through the data below and make your own conclusions. Gute Fahrt always writes a good piece of text about each of the tires, so make sure you get to the bottom of the page where you can find the testers notes!

As always, any questions please feel free to ask in the comments.

 

Dry

Dry Braking

Spread: 3.09 M (8.8%)|Avg: 36.62 M
Dry braking in meters (Lower is better)
Dry Braking: Safety Impact: Best vs Worst Tire

Subj. Dry Handling

Spread: 2.00 Points (66.7%)|Avg: 2.13 Points
Subjective Dry Handling Score (Higher is better)
  1. Continental Sport Contact 5
    3.00 Points
  2. Falken FK510 SUV
    3.00 Points
  3. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
    3.00 Points
  4. Pirelli CINTURATO P7
    2.00 Points
  5. Vredestein Ultrac Satin
    2.00 Points
  6. Nokian WetProof
    2.00 Points
  7. Toyo Proxes CF2 SUV
    1.00 Points
  8. Yokohama BluEarth RV02
    1.00 Points

Wet

Wet Braking

Spread: 2.83 M (7.3%)|Avg: 39.70 M
Wet braking in meters (Lower is better)
Wet Braking: Safety Impact: Best vs Worst Tire

Subj. Wet Handling

Spread: 2.00 Points (66.7%)|Avg: 1.88 Points
Subjective Wet Handling Score (Higher is better)
  1. Continental Sport Contact 5
    3.00 Points
  2. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
    3.00 Points
  3. Pirelli CINTURATO P7
    2.00 Points
  4. Falken FK510 SUV
    2.00 Points
  5. Nokian WetProof
    2.00 Points
  6. Toyo Proxes CF2 SUV
    1.00 Points
  7. Vredestein Ultrac Satin
    1.00 Points
  8. Yokohama BluEarth RV02
    1.00 Points

Wet Circle

Spread: 0.80 m/s (9.9%)|Avg: 7.72 m/s
Lateral wet grip in m/s squared (Higher is better)
  1. Falken FK510 SUV
    8.09 m/s
  2. Vredestein Ultrac Satin
    7.94 m/s
  3. Continental Sport Contact 5
    7.88 m/s
  4. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
    7.77 m/s
  5. Nokian WetProof
    7.73 m/s
  6. Yokohama BluEarth RV02
    7.55 m/s
  7. Pirelli CINTURATO P7
    7.47 m/s
  8. Toyo Proxes CF2 SUV
    7.29 m/s

Straight Aqua

Spread: 4.50 Km/H (5.7%)|Avg: 76.81 Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H (Higher is better)
  1. Pirelli CINTURATO P7
    78.40 Km/H
  2. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
    77.70 Km/H
  3. Continental Sport Contact 5
    77.20 Km/H
  4. Toyo Proxes CF2 SUV
    77.10 Km/H
  5. Vredestein Ultrac Satin
    77.10 Km/H
  6. Falken FK510 SUV
    77.00 Km/H
  7. Nokian WetProof
    76.10 Km/H
  8. Yokohama BluEarth RV02
    73.90 Km/H

Environment

Subj. Comfort

Spread: 1.00 Points (33.3%)|Avg: 2.38 Points
Subjective Comfort Score (Higher is better)
  1. Pirelli CINTURATO P7
    3.00 Points
  2. Vredestein Ultrac Satin
    3.00 Points
  3. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
    3.00 Points
  4. Continental Sport Contact 5
    2.00 Points
  5. Toyo Proxes CF2 SUV
    2.00 Points
  6. Falken FK510 SUV
    2.00 Points
  7. Yokohama BluEarth RV02
    2.00 Points
  8. Nokian WetProof
    2.00 Points

Subj. Noise

Spread: 1.00 Points (33.3%)|Avg: 2.38 Points
Subjective in car noise levels (Higher is better)
  1. Vredestein Ultrac Satin
    3.00 Points
  2. Falken FK510 SUV
    3.00 Points
  3. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
    3.00 Points
  4. Pirelli CINTURATO P7
    2.00 Points
  5. Continental Sport Contact 5
    2.00 Points
  6. Toyo Proxes CF2 SUV
    2.00 Points
  7. Yokohama BluEarth RV02
    2.00 Points
  8. Nokian WetProof
    2.00 Points

Rolling Resistance

Spread: 0.23 kg / t (23.7%)|Avg: 1.07 kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t (Lower is better)
  1. Nokian WetProof
    0.97 kg / t
  2. Pirelli CINTURATO P7
    1.00 kg / t
  3. Continental Sport Contact 5
    1.01 kg / t
  4. Vredestein Ultrac Satin
    1.03 kg / t
  5. Yokohama BluEarth RV02
    1.05 kg / t
  6. Falken FK510 SUV
    1.15 kg / t
  7. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
    1.16 kg / t
  8. Toyo Proxes CF2 SUV
    1.20 kg / t
19,000 km
£1.45/L
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Annual Difference
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Lifetime Savings
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Extra Fuel/Energy
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Extra CO2

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.

Results

1st

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

215/50 R18
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 3rd 35.56 M 35.03 M +0.53 M 98.51%
Subj. Dry Handling 1st 3 Points 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 1st 38.72 M 100%
Subj. Wet Handling 1st 3 Points 100%
Wet Circle 4th 7.77 m/s 8.09 m/s -0.32 m/s 96.04%
Straight Aqua 2nd 77.7 Km/H 78.4 Km/H -0.7 Km/H 99.11%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Subj. Comfort 1st 3 Points 100%
Subj. Noise 1st 3 Points 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Rolling Resistance 7th 1.16 kg / t 0.97 kg / t +0.19 kg / t 83.62%
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2nd

Continental Sport Contact 5

215/50 R18
Continental Sport Contact 5
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 1st 35.03 M 100%
Subj. Dry Handling 1st 3 Points 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 3rd 38.98 M 38.72 M +0.26 M 99.33%
Subj. Wet Handling 1st 3 Points 100%
Wet Circle 3rd 7.88 m/s 8.09 m/s -0.21 m/s 97.4%
Straight Aqua 3rd 77.2 Km/H 78.4 Km/H -1.2 Km/H 98.47%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Subj. Comfort 4th 2 Points 3 Points -1 Points 66.67%
Subj. Noise 4th 2 Points 3 Points -1 Points 66.67%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Rolling Resistance 3rd 1.01 kg / t 0.97 kg / t +0.04 kg / t 96.04%
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3rd

Falken FK510 SUV

215/50 R18
Falken FK510 SUV
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 4th 35.66 M 35.03 M +0.63 M 98.23%
Subj. Dry Handling 1st 3 Points 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 2nd 38.84 M 38.72 M +0.12 M 99.69%
Subj. Wet Handling 3rd 2 Points 3 Points -1 Points 66.67%
Wet Circle 1st 8.09 m/s 100%
Straight Aqua 6th 77 Km/H 78.4 Km/H -1.4 Km/H 98.21%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Subj. Comfort 4th 2 Points 3 Points -1 Points 66.67%
Subj. Noise 1st 3 Points 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Rolling Resistance 6th 1.15 kg / t 0.97 kg / t +0.18 kg / t 84.35%
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4th

Nokian WetProof

215/50 R18
Nokian WetProof
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 2nd 35.17 M 35.03 M +0.14 M 99.6%
Subj. Dry Handling 4th 2 Points 3 Points -1 Points 66.67%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 4th 39.27 M 38.72 M +0.55 M 98.6%
Subj. Wet Handling 3rd 2 Points 3 Points -1 Points 66.67%
Wet Circle 5th 7.73 m/s 8.09 m/s -0.36 m/s 95.55%
Straight Aqua 7th 76.1 Km/H 78.4 Km/H -2.3 Km/H 97.07%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Subj. Comfort 4th 2 Points 3 Points -1 Points 66.67%
Subj. Noise 4th 2 Points 3 Points -1 Points 66.67%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Rolling Resistance 1st 0.97 kg / t 100%
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5th

Pirelli CINTURATO P7

215/50 R18
Pirelli CINTURATO P7
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 5th 37.67 M 35.03 M +2.64 M 92.99%
Subj. Dry Handling 4th 2 Points 3 Points -1 Points 66.67%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 6th 39.99 M 38.72 M +1.27 M 96.82%
Subj. Wet Handling 3rd 2 Points 3 Points -1 Points 66.67%
Wet Circle 7th 7.47 m/s 8.09 m/s -0.62 m/s 92.34%
Straight Aqua 1st 78.4 Km/H 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Subj. Comfort 1st 3 Points 100%
Subj. Noise 4th 2 Points 3 Points -1 Points 66.67%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Rolling Resistance 2nd 1 kg / t 0.97 kg / t +0.03 kg / t 97%
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5th

Vredestein Ultrac Satin

215/50 R18
Vredestein Ultrac Satin
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 7th 37.94 M 35.03 M +2.91 M 92.33%
Subj. Dry Handling 4th 2 Points 3 Points -1 Points 66.67%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 5th 39.64 M 38.72 M +0.92 M 97.68%
Subj. Wet Handling 6th 1 Points 3 Points -2 Points 33.33%
Wet Circle 2nd 7.94 m/s 8.09 m/s -0.15 m/s 98.15%
Straight Aqua 4th 77.1 Km/H 78.4 Km/H -1.3 Km/H 98.34%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Subj. Comfort 1st 3 Points 100%
Subj. Noise 1st 3 Points 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Rolling Resistance 4th 1.03 kg / t 0.97 kg / t +0.06 kg / t 94.17%
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7th

Toyo Proxes CF2 SUV

215/50 R18
Toyo Proxes CF2 SUV
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 8th 38.12 M 35.03 M +3.09 M 91.89%
Subj. Dry Handling 7th 1 Points 3 Points -2 Points 33.33%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 8th 41.55 M 38.72 M +2.83 M 93.19%
Subj. Wet Handling 6th 1 Points 3 Points -2 Points 33.33%
Wet Circle 8th 7.29 m/s 8.09 m/s -0.8 m/s 90.11%
Straight Aqua 4th 77.1 Km/H 78.4 Km/H -1.3 Km/H 98.34%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Subj. Comfort 4th 2 Points 3 Points -1 Points 66.67%
Subj. Noise 4th 2 Points 3 Points -1 Points 66.67%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Rolling Resistance 8th 1.2 kg / t 0.97 kg / t +0.23 kg / t 80.83%
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7th

Yokohama BluEarth RV02

215/50 R18
Yokohama BluEarth RV02
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 6th 37.78 M 35.03 M +2.75 M 92.72%
Subj. Dry Handling 7th 1 Points 3 Points -2 Points 33.33%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 7th 40.6 M 38.72 M +1.88 M 95.37%
Subj. Wet Handling 6th 1 Points 3 Points -2 Points 33.33%
Wet Circle 6th 7.55 m/s 8.09 m/s -0.54 m/s 93.33%
Straight Aqua 8th 73.9 Km/H 78.4 Km/H -4.5 Km/H 94.26%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Subj. Comfort 4th 2 Points 3 Points -1 Points 66.67%
Subj. Noise 4th 2 Points 3 Points -1 Points 66.67%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Rolling Resistance 5th 1.05 kg / t 0.97 kg / t +0.08 kg / t 92.38%
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