2021 EVO Summer Tire Test

Jonathan Benson
Data analyzed and reviewed by Jonathan Benson
August 9, 2022
Below are all the data points for the 2021 EVO Summer Tire Test, displaying how each tire performed across all test categories. The spider chart below provides a complete overview of performance, where one hundred percent represents the best performance in each category. The larger the area covered by each tire's plot, the better its overall performance.
How to read these charts: For each test category, data is presented relative to the best performing tire. The direction indicates whether lower or higher values are better - pay close attention to this when interpreting results.

Performance Overview

This radar chart shows relative performance across all test categories, with 100% representing the best performance in each category. Reference tires may have gaps where data is not available.

Pirelli P Zero PZ4
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
GT-Radial SportActive 2
Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
Continental Premium Contact 6
Triangle SporteX TH201

Quick Navigation

Dry Performance Overview

Dry Braking (M)

Dry braking in meters (Lower is better)

Key Insight: The best performer was Bridgestone Potenza Sport with a result of 33.9 M. The difference between best and worst was 17.7%.

Dry Handling (s)

Dry handling time in seconds (Lower is better)

Key Insight: The best performer was Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport with a result of 66.1 s. The difference between best and worst was 4.2%.

Subj. Dry Handling ( Points)

Subjective Dry Handling Score (Higher is better)

Key Insight: The best performer was Pirelli P Zero PZ4 with a result of 57 Points. The difference between best and worst was 19.3%.

Wet Performance Overview

Wet Braking (M)

Wet braking in meters (Lower is better)

Key Insight: The best performer was Pirelli P Zero PZ4 with a result of 27 M. The difference between best and worst was 37.1%.

Wet Handling (s)

Wet handling time in seconds (Lower is better)

Key Insight: The best performer was Pirelli P Zero PZ4 with a result of 66.3 s. The difference between best and worst was 9.7%.

Subj. Wet Handling ( Points)

Subjective Wet Handling Score (Higher is better)

Key Insight: The best performer was Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport with a result of 60 Points. The difference between best and worst was 40%.

Wet Circle (s)

Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds (Lower is better)

Key Insight: The best performer was Pirelli P Zero PZ4 with a result of 14.9 s. The difference between best and worst was 15.8%.

Straight Aqua (Km/H)

Float Speed in Km/H (Higher is better)

Key Insight: The best performer was Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 with a result of 73.2 Km/H. The difference between best and worst was 10.9%.

Curved Aquaplaning (m/sec2)

Remaining lateral acceleration (Higher is better)

Key Insight: The best performer was GT-Radial SportActive 2 with a result of 21.1 m/sec2. The difference between best and worst was 43.1%.

Value Performance Overview

Rolling Resistance (kg / t)

Rolling resistance in kg t (Lower is better)

Key Insight: The best performer was Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 with a result of 8.4 kg / t. The difference between best and worst was 15.2%.

Overall Findings

Based on the weighted scoring from all tests, here are the overall results:

Position Tire Score
1 Pirelli P Zero PZ4 0%
2 Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport 0%
3 Bridgestone Potenza Sport 0%
4 Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 0%
5 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 0%
6 GT-Radial SportActive 2 0%
7 Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 0%
8 Continental Premium Contact 6 0%
9 Triangle SporteX TH201 0%

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