Test Charts / EVO
2021 EVO Summer Tire Test
Compare each discipline in the tested size. See the measured result, position and gap to the best tire, then read the verdict for the trade-offs behind the finishing order.
- Tested size
- 225/40 R18
- Tires tested
- 9
- Disciplines
- 10
Read the measurements, not just the rank
Lower is better for braking distances and lap times; higher is better for subjective scores and aquaplaning speed. Bars start at zero. Read the gap alongside the position: adjacent tires can be separated by very different margins.
Positions and gaps always refer to the full test field within each group. Selecting tires does not recalculate rankings or change the best-in-test benchmark.
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Positions and gaps always refer to the full test field within each group. Selecting tires does not recalculate rankings or change the best-in-test benchmark.
Dry
3Dry Braking
Dry braking in feet
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 111 ft | Best | |
| 113 ft | +2 ft | |
| 113 ft | +2 ft | |
| 114 ft | +3 ft | |
| 117 ft | +6 ft | |
| 118 ft | +7 ft | |
| 120 ft | +9 ft | |
| 124 ft | +13 ft | |
| 135 ft | +24 ft |
The difference between best and worst was 21.5% (24 ft ≈ 1.6 Car Lengths).
Dry Handling
Dry handling time in seconds
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 66.1 s | Best | |
| 66.8 s | +0.70 s | |
| 66.8 s | +0.70 s | |
| 67 s | +0.90 s | |
| 67.1 s | +1.00 s | |
| 67.2 s | +1.10 s | |
| 67.9 s | +1.80 s | |
| 68 s | +1.90 s | |
| 69 s | +2.90 s |
The difference between best and worst was 4.4% (2.9 s).
Subj. Dry Handling
Subjective Dry Handling Score
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 57 Points | Best | |
| 56.5 Points | -0.50 Points | |
| 50 Points | -7.00 Points | |
| 49.5 Points | -7.50 Points | |
| 49.5 Points | -7.50 Points | |
| 49 Points | -8.00 Points | |
| 48.5 Points | -8.50 Points | |
| 46.5 Points | -10.50 Points | |
| 46 Points | -11.00 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 19.3% (11 Points).
Wet
6Wet Braking
Wet braking in feet
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 89 ft | Best | |
| 93 ft | +4 ft | |
| 96 ft | +7 ft | |
| 99 ft | +10 ft | |
| 100 ft | +11 ft | |
| 100 ft | +11 ft | |
| 105 ft | +16 ft | |
| 106 ft | +17 ft | |
| 141 ft | +52 ft |
The difference between best and worst was 58.9% (52 ft ≈ 3.5 Car Lengths).
Wet Handling
Wet handling time in seconds
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 66.3 s | Best | |
| 66.6 s | +0.30 s | |
| 66.6 s | +0.30 s | |
| 67.4 s | +1.10 s | |
| 67.8 s | +1.50 s | |
| 68.1 s | +1.80 s | |
| 69.2 s | +2.90 s | |
| 72.3 s | +6.00 s | |
| 73.4 s | +7.10 s |
The difference between best and worst was 10.7% (7.1 s).
Subj. Wet Handling
Subjective Wet Handling Score
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 60 Points | Best | |
| 57.5 Points | -2.50 Points | |
| 57 Points | -3.00 Points | |
| 57 Points | -3.00 Points | |
| 55 Points | -5.00 Points | |
| 54.5 Points | -5.50 Points | |
| 53 Points | -7.00 Points | |
| 47.5 Points | -12.50 Points | |
| 36 Points | -24.00 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 40% (24 Points).
Wet Circle
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 14.9 s | Best | |
| 15 s | +0.10 s | |
| 15.2 s | +0.30 s | |
| 15.3 s | +0.40 s | |
| 15.4 s | +0.50 s | |
| 15.6 s | +0.70 s | |
| 15.8 s | +0.90 s | |
| 15.9 s | +1.00 s | |
| 17.7 s | +2.80 s |
The difference between best and worst was 18.8% (2.8 s).
Straight Aqua
Float Speed in mph
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 45.5 mph | Best | |
| 45.5 mph | Best | |
| 43.3 mph | -2.2 mph | |
| 42.9 mph | -2.6 mph | |
| 41.8 mph | -3.7 mph | |
| 41.8 mph | -3.7 mph | |
| 41.2 mph | -4.3 mph | |
| 41.1 mph | -4.4 mph | |
| 40.5 mph | -5.0 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 10.9% (5 mph).
Curved Aquaplaning
Remaining lateral acceleration
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 69.2 ft/s² | Best | |
| 67.3 ft/s² | -1.9 ft/s² | |
| 61.4 ft/s² | -7.8 ft/s² | |
| 58.1 ft/s² | -11.1 ft/s² | |
| 56.8 ft/s² | -12.4 ft/s² | |
| 51.8 ft/s² | -17.4 ft/s² | |
| 51.8 ft/s² | -17.4 ft/s² | |
| 51.8 ft/s² | -17.4 ft/s² | |
| 39.4 ft/s² | -29.8 ft/s² |
The difference between best and worst was 43.1% (29.8 ft/s²).
Value
1Rolling Resistance
Rolling resistance in kg t
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Extra fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.4 kg/t | Best | $0 | |
| 8.5 kg/t | +0.10 kg/t | $3 | |
| 8.6 kg/t | +0.20 kg/t | $7 | |
| 8.7 kg/t | +0.30 kg/t | $10 | |
| 8.9 kg/t | +0.50 kg/t | $17 | |
| 9.1 kg/t | +0.70 kg/t | $24 | |
| 9.5 kg/t | +1.10 kg/t | $38 | |
| 9.7 kg/t | +1.30 kg/t | $45 | |
| 9.9 kg/t | +1.50 kg/t | $52 |
The difference between best and worst was 17.9% (1.5 kg / t). Over 12,000 miles a year at $3.60/gal, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 uses about 15 gal ($52) more fuel than the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3.
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