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2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test

Overall test winnerGoodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Following on from the fifty tire braking shootout, Autobild have put the best twenty summer tires through a full tire test and included a budget reference tire, which performed terribly!The biggest advantage of an Autobild tire test?

Data analyzed and reviewed byJonathan Benson
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2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R18 / 2023 View full image
2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test
Tires tested
20
Tested size
225/45 R18
Disciplines
10

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Tire shortlist

20 Tires tested

Published finishing positions, with the strengths and considerations from this test. Owner reviews cover other sizes and driving conditions.

1st

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

+The Asymmetric 6 is an excellent tire with exemplary performance on wet and dry roads, outstanding mileage, moderate price, best value for money.

−None mentioned.

234 owner reviews Test Results
2nd

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

+The PS5 as a sport tire with precise steering behavior and very good driving dynamics, good aquaplaning reserves, short wet and dry braking distances.

−High Price.

139 owner reviews Test Results
3rd

Continental PremiumContact 7

+The PC7 is a new summer tire with sporty, dynamic handling qualities, precise steering behavior, good mileage and economy.

−Increased price.

74 owner reviews Test Results
4th

GT Radial SportActive 2

+Safe wet and dry handling, very good aquaplaning qualities, good value for money.

−Moderate cornering on wet roads.

8 owner reviews Test Results
Joint5th

Bridgestone Turanza 6

+The new Turanza 6 is a premium summer tire with a balanced high level of performance, fuel-saving rolling resistance.

−Average value.

75 owner reviews Test Results
Joint5th

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

+The RT2 has safe driving characteristics on wet roads, good aquaplaning qualities, short dry braking distances.

−Delayed steering response on dry roads.

96 owner reviews Test Results
Joint5th

Kumho Ecsta PS71

+Balanced high performance potential, good handling qualities, short wet and dry braking distances, fair price.

−Increased driving noise.

96 owner reviews Test Results
8th

Falken Azenis FK520

+Convincing driving performance on dry roads, short wet and dry braking distances, quiet driving noise.

−Limited cornering in the wet.

58 owner reviews Test Results
9th

Sava Intensa UHP 2

+Short dry braking distances, low rolling resistance, low price.

−Understeering wet/dry handling, moderate aquaplaning reserve.

57 owner reviews Test Results
10th

Fulda SportControl 2

+Balanced safe handling properties on wet roads, low price.

−Extended wet braking distances, slightly delayed steering behavior.

30 owner reviews Test Results
11th

Pirelli P Zero PZ4

+The PZ4 is an excellent sporty tire with excellent driving dynamic qualities, short wet and dry braking distances.

−Limited mileage and high price lead to devaluation.

99 owner reviews Test Results
12th

Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3

+Convincing driving performance, agile handling, short wet and dry braking distances.

−Below-average mileage leads to devaluation.

86 owner reviews Test Results
13th

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

+Good safety reserves for aquaplaning, safe dynamic wet handling.

−Average mileage, severely delayed steering behavior.

33 owner reviews Test Results
14th

Toyo Proxes Sport 2

+Balanced handling on wet and dry slopes, short dry braking distances.

−Limited mileage and high price lead to devaluation.

9 owner reviews Test Results
15th

Yokohama Advan Sport V107

+Sporty dynamic dry handling, short wet and dry braking distances.

−Restricted Mileage, increased price, very high rolling resistance lead to devaluation.

25 owner reviews Test Results
16th

Linglong Sport Master

+Short wet and dry braking distances, low rolling noise, low price.

−Very low mileage, strong understeering dry handling, moderate comfort.

14 owner reviews Test Results
Joint17th

Giti GitiSportS2

+Exemplary aquaplaning properties, quiet driving noise.

−Low mileage, delayed steering response on wet and dry roads.

20 owner reviews Test Results
Joint17th

Kleber Dynaxer UHP

+Good mileage, low rolling noise, low rolling resistance.

−Moderate grip and poor cornering in the wet, low aquaplaning reserves.

7 owner reviews Test Results
Joint17th

Nexen N Fera Sport SU2

+Short dry braking distances, quiet rolling noise, moderate price.

−Understeering handling behavior, only average mileage.

18 owner reviews Test Results
Joint17th

Uniroyal RainSport 5

+Exemplary reserves against aquaplaning, safe wet handling.

−Extended dry braking distances, heavily understeering dry handling.

93 owner reviews Test Results

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2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test · 225/45 R18

TireGoodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6Michelin Pilot Sport 5Continental PremiumContact 7GT Radial SportActive 2Bridgestone Turanza 6Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2Kumho Ecsta PS71Falken Azenis FK520Sava Intensa UHP 2Fulda SportControl 2Pirelli P Zero PZ4Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3Maxxis Victra Sport 5Toyo Proxes Sport 2Yokohama Advan Sport V107Linglong Sport MasterGiti GitiSportS2Kleber Dynaxer UHPNexen N Fera Sport SU2Uniroyal RainSport 5
Position1st2nd3rd4thJoint 5thJoint 5thJoint 5th8th9th10th11th12th13th14th15th16thJoint 17thJoint 17thJoint 17thJoint 17th
Category scores (% of best)
Dry99.8%97.8%98.9%95%95.2%96%96.1%98.4%96.8%95.8%98.8%99.1%97.4%97.6%99.1%96.4%94.5%94.8%96.1%92.1%
Wet97.6%95.8%96.6%93.9%92%93.9%93.6%91.6%91.4%90.9%97.8%96.3%93.8%92.1%95.4%94.1%93.2%89.6%90.6%96.2%
Comfort98.2%97.4%97.2%98.6%99.3%97.7%95.5%98.5%98.2%98.2%97.6%99.6%98.4%98.5%97.7%99.9%99.7%100%99.5%98.6%
Value96%83.1%81.3%74%74.8%71.7%73.5%76.7%76.4%73.5%62.1%67.9%67.4%64.4%60%62.7%64.6%78.8%68.8%73.2%
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The full test

The evidence behind the verdict

Following on from the fifty tire braking shootout, Autobild have put the best twenty summer tires through a full tire test and included a budget reference tire, which performed terribly!

The biggest advantage of an Autobild tire test? They include a wear test, this year done on a machine, so scroll down the page to see each tires estimated mileage and take note of how that affects the overall result!

In This Tire Test
Introduction Wet Testing Results Dry Testing Results Environmental Testing Results Overall Testing Results

Test setup & methodology

The test setting, the conditions recorded and how the results contribute to the score.

Recorded test conditions

Recorded test conditions

Dry Braking
62.1 → 0.0 mph
Wet Braking
62.1 → 0.0 mph

There are some very interesting points to note from this test:

  • The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 not only won overall, but had the lowest wear of all twenty tires, performing even better than the new Michelin Pilot Sport 5! This proves the Asymmetric 6 is an incredibly balanced tire.
  • The Linglong Sport Master surprising appearance in the top twenty can now be understood, it had the highest wear on test, predicted to be worn out in just 17,150 miles compared to the Goodyears 39,271 miles.
  • GT Radial will be both surprised and impressed with the SportActive 2 finishing in fourth place overall! The sister Giti GitiSportS2, which should be very similar, could only finish seventeenth.
  • We had high hopes for the new Yokohama Advan Sport V107, but it disappointed in fifteenth overall. It performed well in the grip tests but was deranked due to high wear / cost.
  • Like the Yokohama, the Hankook and Pirelli both performed really well in the grip tests, but were degraded due to very high wear.
  • Conversely the new Bridgestone Turanza 6 finish fifth overall, with a pretty average performance all the grip tests.

Perhaps the thing to watch for the most, is if you want grip, or wear, or rolling resistance, or everything. Tires like the Pirelli, Hankook and Yokohama were at the front for almost all the grip tests, but were massively deranked due to a bad score in one category. 

Wet

Hankook and Pirelli led wet braking, with the new PremiumContact 7 in third. The new Yokohama Advan Sport V107 performed well in fourth overall.

The unnamed cheap tire was a total disaster, stopping in almost twice the distance of the best!

Wet Braking

Wet braking in feet (62 - 0 mph)

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to bestResidual speed
1Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
 127 ft Best 0 mph
2Pirelli P Zero PZ4
 128 ft +1 ft 6 mph
3Continental PremiumContact 7
 130 ft +3 ft 11 mph
4Yokohama Advan Sport V107
 130 ft +3 ft 13 mph
4Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
 130 ft +3 ft 13 mph
6Linglong Sport Master
 132 ft +5 ft 16 mph
7Michelin Pilot Sport 5
 133 ft +6 ft 17 mph
8Uniroyal RainSport 5
 136 ft +9 ft 20 mph
9Kumho Ecsta PS71
 136 ft +9 ft 21 mph
10Maxxis Victra Sport 5
 137 ft +10 ft 21 mph
11Toyo Proxes Sport 2
 138 ft +11 ft 22 mph
12Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
 138 ft +11 ft 23 mph
12Falken Azenis FK520
 138 ft +11 ft 23 mph
14Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
 139 ft +12 ft 24 mph
15Sava Intensa UHP 2
 140 ft +13 ft 25 mph
15GT Radial SportActive 2
 140 ft +13 ft 25 mph
17Bridgestone Turanza 6
 141 ft +14 ft 26 mph
18Kleber Dynaxer UHP
 143 ft +16 ft 27 mph
19Giti GitiSportS2
 144 ft +17 ft 28 mph
20Fulda SportControl 2
 149 ft +22 ft 31 mph
RefReference Budget
 204 ft +77 ft 49 mph

The difference between best and worst was 61% (77 ft ≈ 5.2 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Fulda SportControl 2 would still be travelling at 31 mph when the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 had stopped.

Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.

Wet handling had similar leaders, with the Pirelli, Goodyear and Continental proving to be the fastest around the lap.

Wet Handling

Wet Handling Average Speed

Higher is better ↑
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Pirelli P Zero PZ4
 48.0 mph Best
2Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
 47.7 mph -0.3 mph
3Continental PremiumContact 7
 47.4 mph -0.6 mph
4Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
 47.0 mph -1.0 mph
5Maxxis Victra Sport 5
 46.9 mph -1.1 mph
5Michelin Pilot Sport 5
 46.9 mph -1.1 mph
7Yokohama Advan Sport V107
 46.6 mph -1.4 mph
8Kumho Ecsta PS71
 46.4 mph -1.6 mph
9Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
 46.2 mph -1.8 mph
10GT Radial SportActive 2
 46.2 mph -1.8 mph
11Fulda SportControl 2
 45.9 mph -2.1 mph
11Bridgestone Turanza 6
 45.9 mph -2.1 mph
13Toyo Proxes Sport 2
 45.9 mph -2.1 mph
13Uniroyal RainSport 5
 45.9 mph -2.1 mph
15Linglong Sport Master
 45.8 mph -2.2 mph
16Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
 45.7 mph -2.3 mph
16Sava Intensa UHP 2
 45.7 mph -2.3 mph
18Giti GitiSportS2
 45.6 mph -2.4 mph
19Falken Azenis FK520
 45.4 mph -2.6 mph
20Kleber Dynaxer UHP
 44.9 mph -3.1 mph
21
 40.4 mph -7.6 mph
RefReference Budget
 40.4 mph -7.6 mph

The difference between best and worst was 15.8% (7.6 mph).

The Uniroyal RainSport 5 was the best in the deeper water of straight aquaplaning.

Straight Aqua

Float Speed in mph

Higher is better ↑
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Uniroyal RainSport 5
 69.0 mph Best
2Giti GitiSportS2
 67.4 mph -1.6 mph
3GT Radial SportActive 2
 66.6 mph -2.4 mph
4Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
 66.1 mph -2.9 mph
5Toyo Proxes Sport 2
 65.7 mph -3.3 mph
5Michelin Pilot Sport 5
 65.7 mph -3.3 mph
7Maxxis Victra Sport 5
 65.5 mph -3.5 mph
8Kleber Dynaxer UHP
 64.9 mph -4.1 mph
9Pirelli P Zero PZ4
 64.9 mph -4.1 mph
10Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
 64.8 mph -4.2 mph
11Falken Azenis FK520
 64.7 mph -4.3 mph
12Continental PremiumContact 7
 64.6 mph -4.4 mph
13Linglong Sport Master
 64.6 mph -4.4 mph
13Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
 64.6 mph -4.4 mph
15Kumho Ecsta PS71
 64.4 mph -4.6 mph
16Yokohama Advan Sport V107
 64.0 mph -5.0 mph
17Fulda SportControl 2
 63.9 mph -5.1 mph
18Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
 63.6 mph -5.4 mph
19Bridgestone Turanza 6
 63.6 mph -5.4 mph
20Sava Intensa UHP 2
 62.9 mph -6.1 mph
RefReference Budget
 62.4 mph -6.6 mph

The difference between best and worst was 9.6% (6.6 mph).

Dry

The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was back at the front for dry braking, with the Hankook, Yokohama and Continental rounding out the top four.

Dry Braking

Dry braking in feet (62 - 0 mph)

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to bestResidual speed
1Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
 109 ft Best 0 mph
2Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
 109 ft 0 ft 4 mph
3Yokohama Advan Sport V107
 110 ft +1 ft 8 mph
4Continental PremiumContact 7
 111 ft +2 ft 10 mph
4Falken Azenis FK520
 111 ft +2 ft 10 mph
6Pirelli P Zero PZ4
 112 ft +3 ft 12 mph
7Toyo Proxes Sport 2
 112 ft +3 ft 13 mph
7Maxxis Victra Sport 5
 112 ft +3 ft 13 mph
7Michelin Pilot Sport 5
 112 ft +3 ft 13 mph
10Sava Intensa UHP 2
 113 ft +4 ft 14 mph
11Linglong Sport Master
 113 ft +4 ft 15 mph
12Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
 114 ft +5 ft 16 mph
13Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
 114 ft +5 ft 17 mph
14Fulda SportControl 2
 115 ft +6 ft 18 mph
15Kumho Ecsta PS71
 115 ft +6 ft 19 mph
16Bridgestone Turanza 6
 117 ft +8 ft 21 mph
17Giti GitiSportS2
 117 ft +8 ft 22 mph
18GT Radial SportActive 2
 118 ft +9 ft 22 mph
18Kleber Dynaxer UHP
 118 ft +9 ft 22 mph
20Uniroyal RainSport 5
 122 ft +13 ft 27 mph
RefReference Budget
 132 ft +23 ft 33 mph

The difference between best and worst was 20.8% (23 ft ≈ 1.5 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Uniroyal RainSport 5 would still be travelling at 27 mph when the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 had stopped.

Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.

The Pirelli, Goodyear, Continental and Yokohama were also at the front for dry handling.

Dry Handling

Dry Handling Average Speed

Higher is better ↑
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Pirelli P Zero PZ4
 75.4 mph Best
2Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
 75.1 mph -0.3 mph
3Continental PremiumContact 7
 74.8 mph -0.6 mph
4Yokohama Advan Sport V107
 74.6 mph -0.8 mph
5Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
 74.2 mph -1.2 mph
6Falken Azenis FK520
 74.1 mph -1.3 mph
7Michelin Pilot Sport 5
 74.0 mph -1.4 mph
8Toyo Proxes Sport 2
 73.8 mph -1.6 mph
9Kumho Ecsta PS71
 73.6 mph -1.8 mph
9GT Radial SportActive 2
 73.6 mph -1.8 mph
11Bridgestone Turanza 6
 73.4 mph -2.0 mph
12Maxxis Victra Sport 5
 73.4 mph -2.0 mph
13Kleber Dynaxer UHP
 73.2 mph -2.2 mph
14Sava Intensa UHP 2
 72.9 mph -2.5 mph
15Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
 72.8 mph -2.6 mph
16Fulda SportControl 2
 72.8 mph -2.6 mph
17Linglong Sport Master
 72.6 mph -2.8 mph
17Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
 72.6 mph -2.8 mph
19Giti GitiSportS2
 72.5 mph -2.9 mph
20Uniroyal RainSport 5
 71.8 mph -3.6 mph
RefReference Budget
 70.5 mph -4.9 mph

The difference between best and worst was 6.5% (4.9 mph).

Environment

During the tread life test, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 beat the new Michelin Pilot Sport 5 and Continental PremiumContact 7 to have the best wear overall. The new Falken Azenis FK520 also performed well.

The Yokohama, Pirelli, Toyo, Giti and Linglong all performed poorly.

Wear

Predicted tread life in KM

Higher is better ↑
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
 39,271 miles Best
2Michelin Pilot Sport 5
 34,548 miles -4,723 miles
3Continental PremiumContact 7
 32,063 miles -7,208 miles
4Falken Azenis FK520
 27,837 miles -11,434 miles
5Kleber Dynaxer UHP
 27,092 miles -12,179 miles
6Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
 25,849 miles -13,422 miles
7Fulda SportControl 2
 25,103 miles -14,168 miles
7Bridgestone Turanza 6
 25,103 miles -14,168 miles
7Uniroyal RainSport 5
 25,103 miles -14,168 miles
10Sava Intensa UHP 2
 24,358 miles -14,913 miles
11GT Radial SportActive 2
 24,109 miles -15,162 miles
11Kumho Ecsta PS71
 24,109 miles -15,162 miles
13Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
 21,872 miles -17,399 miles
14Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
 21,375 miles -17,896 miles
15Yokohama Advan Sport V107
 20,878 miles -18,393 miles
15Maxxis Victra Sport 5
 20,878 miles -18,393 miles
17Toyo Proxes Sport 2
 20,381 miles -18,890 miles
17Pirelli P Zero PZ4
 20,381 miles -18,890 miles
19Giti GitiSportS2
 19,884 miles -19,387 miles
20Linglong Sport Master
 17,150 miles -22,121 miles

The difference between best and worst was 56.3% (22,121 miles).

The value score, which is the treadwear against purchase price resulted in the Goodyear being the best value for money costing less than half that of the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.

Value

Euros/1000km based on cost/wear

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to bestcost per 1,000 miles
1Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
 8.7 Price/1000 Best €21.03
2Sava Intensa UHP 2
 10.97 Price/1000 +2.27 Price/1000 €25.77
3Falken Azenis FK520
 11.38 Price/1000 +2.68 Price/1000 €29.65
4GT Radial SportActive 2
 11.47 Price/1000 +2.77 Price/1000 €28.45
5Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
 11.92 Price/1000 +3.22 Price/1000 €32.76
6Kleber Dynaxer UHP
 11.93 Price/1000 +3.23 Price/1000 €24.88
7Continental PremiumContact 7
 12.11 Price/1000 +3.41 Price/1000 €27.46
8Kumho Ecsta PS71
 12.37 Price/1000 +3.67 Price/1000 €28.35
9Uniroyal RainSport 5
 12.5 Price/1000 +3.80 Price/1000 €30.12
9Michelin Pilot Sport 5
 12.5 Price/1000 +3.80 Price/1000 €27.86
11Maxxis Victra Sport 5
 12.65 Price/1000 +3.95 Price/1000 €33.60
12Fulda SportControl 2
 12.75 Price/1000 +4.05 Price/1000 €29.50
13Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
 13.82 Price/1000 +5.12 Price/1000 €32.82
14Linglong Sport Master
 14.49 Price/1000 +5.79 Price/1000 €35.33
15Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
 15.06 Price/1000 +6.36 Price/1000 €33.15
16Bridgestone Turanza 6
 15.47 Price/1000 +6.77 Price/1000 €27.69
17Giti GitiSportS2
 15.78 Price/1000 +7.08 Price/1000 €35.83
18Yokohama Advan Sport V107
 16.07 Price/1000 +7.37 Price/1000 €46.26
19Toyo Proxes Sport 2
 16.62 Price/1000 +7.92 Price/1000 €36.91
20Pirelli P Zero PZ4
 19.51 Price/1000 +10.81 Price/1000 €41.99

The difference between best and worst was 124.3% (10.81 Price/1000). Over 25,000 miles the cheapest tire to own (Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6) works out €631 cheaper than the most expensive (Yokohama Advan Sport V107).

How this is calculated

Assumes a typical car doing 29 mpg (rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €6.25 per gallon and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2023 test; financing costs are excluded.

The tire purchases prices can be found below for reference.

The new Bridgestone Turanza 6 had by far the lowest rolling resistance.

Rolling Resistance

Rolling resistance in kg t

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to bestExtra fuel / year
1Bridgestone Turanza 6
 7.13 kg/t Best $0
2Kleber Dynaxer UHP
 7.65 kg/t +0.52 kg/t $21
3Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
 8.01 kg/t +0.88 kg/t $36
3Sava Intensa UHP 2
 8.01 kg/t +0.88 kg/t $36
5Kumho Ecsta PS71
 8.06 kg/t +0.93 kg/t $38
6Michelin Pilot Sport 5
 8.09 kg/t +0.96 kg/t $40
6Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
 8.09 kg/t +0.96 kg/t $40
8Continental PremiumContact 7
 8.1 kg/t +0.97 kg/t $40
9Fulda SportControl 2
 8.17 kg/t +1.04 kg/t $43
10Toyo Proxes Sport 2
 8.26 kg/t +1.13 kg/t $47
11Giti GitiSportS2
 8.29 kg/t +1.16 kg/t $48
12GT Radial SportActive 2
 8.32 kg/t +1.19 kg/t $49
13Pirelli P Zero PZ4
 8.33 kg/t +1.20 kg/t $49
14Uniroyal RainSport 5
 8.34 kg/t +1.21 kg/t $50
RefReference Budget
 8.41 kg/t +1.28 kg/t $53
15
 8.41 kg/t +1.28 kg/t $53
16Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
 8.45 kg/t +1.32 kg/t $54
17Linglong Sport Master
 8.46 kg/t +1.33 kg/t $55
18Falken Azenis FK520
 8.61 kg/t +1.48 kg/t $61
19Maxxis Victra Sport 5
 8.79 kg/t +1.66 kg/t $68
20Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
 8.86 kg/t +1.73 kg/t $71
21Yokohama Advan Sport V107
 9.99 kg/t +2.86 kg/t $118

The difference between best and worst was 40.1% (2.86 kg / t). Over 12,000 miles a year at $3.60/gal, the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 uses about 33 gal ($118) more fuel than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.

Adjust the assumptions

Calculated estimates, not additional measurements. Use the controls to explore the assumptions.

12,000 mi
$3.60/gal
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.

The Kleber Dynaxer UHP was the quietest tire on test in the passby noise test.

Noise

External noise in dB

Lower is better ↓
Position / TireResultGap to best
1Kleber Dynaxer UHP
 71.9 dB Best
2Linglong Sport Master
 72 dB +0.10 dB
3Giti GitiSportS2
 72.1 dB +0.20 dB
4Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
 72.2 dB +0.30 dB
5Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
 72.3 dB +0.40 dB
6Bridgestone Turanza 6
 72.4 dB +0.50 dB
7Uniroyal RainSport 5
 72.9 dB +1.00 dB
7GT Radial SportActive 2
 72.9 dB +1.00 dB
9Toyo Proxes Sport 2
 73 dB +1.10 dB
9Falken Azenis FK520
 73 dB +1.10 dB
11Maxxis Victra Sport 5
 73.1 dB +1.20 dB
12Sava Intensa UHP 2
 73.2 dB +1.30 dB
12Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
 73.2 dB +1.30 dB
12Fulda SportControl 2
 73.2 dB +1.30 dB
15Yokohama Advan Sport V107
 73.6 dB +1.70 dB
15Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
 73.6 dB +1.70 dB
17Pirelli P Zero PZ4
 73.7 dB +1.80 dB
18Michelin Pilot Sport 5
 73.8 dB +1.90 dB
RefReference Budget
 73.9 dB +2.00 dB
19Continental PremiumContact 7
 74 dB +2.10 dB
20Kumho Ecsta PS71
 75.3 dB +3.40 dB

The difference between best and worst was 4.7% (3.4 dB).

Results

1st

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

225/45 R18 95Y XL
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Dry99.8%
Wet97.6%
Comfort98.2%
Value96%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better1st / 20109 ftBest in this discipline
Dry HandlingHigher is better2nd / 2075.1 mph-0.3 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better4th / 20130 ft+3 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better2nd / 2047.7 mph-0.3 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better4th / 2066.1 mph-2.9 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better3rd / 2012.9 ft/s²-0.6 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better12th / 2073.2 dB+1.30 dB
WearHigher is better1st / 2039,271 milesBest in this discipline
ValueLower is better1st / 208.7 Price/1000Best in this discipline
Rolling ResistanceLower is better3rd / 208.01 kg/t+0.88 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/70
Price
550.00
2nd

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

225/45 R18 95Y XL
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Dry97.8%
Wet95.8%
Comfort97.4%
Value83.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better7th / 20112 ft+3 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better7th / 2074.0 mph-1.4 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better7th / 20133 ft+6 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better5th / 2046.9 mph-1.1 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better5th / 2065.7 mph-3.3 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better6th / 2012.6 ft/s²-0.9 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better18th / 2073.8 dB+1.90 dB
WearHigher is better2nd / 2034,548 miles-4,723 miles
ValueLower is better9th / 2012.5 Price/1000+3.80 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better6th / 208.09 kg/t+0.96 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/72
Price
695.00
3rd

Continental PremiumContact 7

225/45 R18 95Y XL
Continental PremiumContact 7
Dry98.9%
Wet96.6%
Comfort97.2%
Value81.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better4th / 20111 ft+2 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better3rd / 2074.8 mph-0.6 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better3rd / 20130 ft+3 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better3rd / 2047.4 mph-0.6 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better12th / 2064.6 mph-4.4 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better8th / 2012.4 ft/s²-1.1 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better19th / 2074 dB+2.10 dB
WearHigher is better3rd / 2032,063 miles-7,208 miles
ValueLower is better7th / 2012.11 Price/1000+3.41 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better8th / 208.1 kg/t+0.97 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/72
Price
625.00
4th

GT Radial SportActive 2

225/45 R18 95Y XL
GT Radial SportActive 2
Dry95%
Wet93.9%
Comfort98.6%
Value74%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better18th / 20118 ft+9 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better9th / 2073.6 mph-1.8 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better15th / 20140 ft+13 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better10th / 2046.2 mph-1.8 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better3rd / 2066.6 mph-2.4 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better4th / 2012.7 ft/s²-0.8 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better7th / 2072.9 dB+1.00 dB
WearHigher is better11th / 2024,109 miles-15,162 miles
ValueLower is better4th / 2011.47 Price/1000+2.77 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better12th / 208.32 kg/t+1.19 kg/t
EU Label
D/A/69
Price
445.00
Joint 5th

Bridgestone Turanza 6

225/45 R18 95Y XL
Bridgestone Turanza 6
Dry95.2%
Wet92%
Comfort99.3%
Value74.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better16th / 20117 ft+8 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better11th / 2073.4 mph-2.0 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better17th / 20141 ft+14 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better11th / 2045.9 mph-2.1 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better19th / 2063.6 mph-5.4 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better11th / 2011.9 ft/s²-1.6 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better6th / 2072.4 dB+0.50 dB
WearHigher is better7th / 2025,103 miles-14,168 miles
ValueLower is better16th / 2015.47 Price/1000+6.77 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better1st / 207.13 kg/tBest in this discipline
EU Label
B/B/70
Price
625.00
Joint 5th

Kumho Ecsta PS71

225/45 R18 95Y XL
Kumho Ecsta PS71
Dry96.1%
Wet93.6%
Comfort95.5%
Value73.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better15th / 20115 ft+6 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better9th / 2073.6 mph-1.8 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better9th / 20136 ft+9 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better8th / 2046.4 mph-1.6 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better15th / 2064.4 mph-4.6 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better11th / 2011.9 ft/s²-1.6 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better20th / 2075.3 dB+3.40 dB
WearHigher is better11th / 2024,109 miles-15,162 miles
ValueLower is better8th / 2012.37 Price/1000+3.67 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better5th / 208.06 kg/t+0.93 kg/t
EU Label
D/A/72
Price
480.00
Joint 5th

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

225/45 R18 95Y XL
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
Dry96%
Wet93.9%
Comfort97.7%
Value71.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better13th / 20114 ft+5 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better15th / 2072.8 mph-2.6 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better12th / 20138 ft+11 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better9th / 2046.2 mph-1.8 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better13th / 2064.6 mph-4.4 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better5th / 2012.7 ft/s²-0.8 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better15th / 2073.6 dB+1.70 dB
WearHigher is better6th / 2025,849 miles-13,422 miles
ValueLower is better13th / 2013.82 Price/1000+5.12 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better15th / 208.45 kg/t+1.32 kg/t
EU Label
C/B/72
Price
575.00
8th

Falken Azenis FK520

225/45 R18 95Y XL
Falken Azenis FK520
Dry98.4%
Wet91.6%
Comfort98.5%
Value76.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better4th / 20111 ft+2 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better6th / 2074.1 mph-1.3 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better12th / 20138 ft+11 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better19th / 2045.4 mph-2.6 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better11th / 2064.7 mph-4.3 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better17th / 2011.1 ft/s²-2.4 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better9th / 2073 dB+1.10 dB
WearHigher is better4th / 2027,837 miles-11,434 miles
ValueLower is better3rd / 2011.38 Price/1000+2.68 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better17th / 208.61 kg/t+1.48 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/70
Price
510.00
9th

Sava Intensa UHP 2

225/45 R18 95Y XL
Sava Intensa UHP 2
Dry96.8%
Wet91.4%
Comfort98.2%
Value76.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better10th / 20113 ft+4 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better14th / 2072.9 mph-2.5 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better15th / 20140 ft+13 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better16th / 2045.7 mph-2.3 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better20th / 2062.9 mph-6.1 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better16th / 2011.5 ft/s²-2.0 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better12th / 2073.2 dB+1.30 dB
WearHigher is better10th / 2024,358 miles-14,913 miles
ValueLower is better2nd / 2010.97 Price/1000+2.27 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better3rd / 208.01 kg/t+0.88 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/72
Price
430.00
10th

Fulda SportControl 2

225/45 R18 95Y XL
Fulda SportControl 2
Dry95.8%
Wet90.9%
Comfort98.2%
Value73.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better14th / 20115 ft+6 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better16th / 2072.8 mph-2.6 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better20th / 20149 ft+22 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better11th / 2045.9 mph-2.1 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better17th / 2063.9 mph-5.1 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better9th / 2012.2 ft/s²-1.3 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better12th / 2073.2 dB+1.30 dB
WearHigher is better7th / 2025,103 miles-14,168 miles
ValueLower is better12th / 2012.75 Price/1000+4.05 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better9th / 208.17 kg/t+1.04 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/71
Price
515.00
11th

Pirelli P Zero PZ4

225/45 R18 95Y XL
Pirelli P Zero PZ4
Dry98.8%
Wet97.8%
Comfort97.6%
Value62.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better6th / 20112 ft+3 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better1st / 2075.4 mphBest in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better2nd / 20128 ft+1 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better1st / 2048.0 mphBest in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better9th / 2064.9 mph-4.1 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better7th / 2012.5 ft/s²-1.0 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better17th / 2073.7 dB+1.80 dB
WearHigher is better17th / 2020,381 miles-18,890 miles
ValueLower is better20th / 2019.51 Price/1000+10.81 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better13th / 208.33 kg/t+1.20 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/67
Price
640.00
12th

Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3

225/45 R18 95Y XL
Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
Dry99.1%
Wet96.3%
Comfort99.6%
Value67.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better2nd / 20109 ft0 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better5th / 2074.2 mph-1.2 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better1st / 20127 ftBest in this discipline
Wet HandlingHigher is better4th / 2047.0 mph-1.0 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better10th / 2064.8 mph-4.2 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better15th / 2011.6 ft/s²-1.9 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better4th / 2072.2 dB+0.30 dB
WearHigher is better13th / 2021,872 miles-17,399 miles
ValueLower is better15th / 2015.06 Price/1000+6.36 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better6th / 208.09 kg/t+0.96 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/72
Price
530.00
13th

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

225/45 R18 95Y XL
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
Dry97.4%
Wet93.8%
Comfort98.4%
Value67.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better7th / 20112 ft+3 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better12th / 2073.4 mph-2.0 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better10th / 20137 ft+10 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better5th / 2046.9 mph-1.1 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better7th / 2065.5 mph-3.5 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better14th / 2011.6 ft/s²-1.9 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better11th / 2073.1 dB+1.20 dB
WearHigher is better15th / 2020,878 miles-18,393 miles
ValueLower is better11th / 2012.65 Price/1000+3.95 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better18th / 208.79 kg/t+1.66 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/72
Price
425.00
14th

Toyo Proxes Sport 2

225/45 R18 95Y XL
Toyo Proxes Sport 2
Dry97.6%
Wet92.1%
Comfort98.5%
Value64.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better7th / 20112 ft+3 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better8th / 2073.8 mph-1.6 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better11th / 20138 ft+11 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better13th / 2045.9 mph-2.1 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better5th / 2065.7 mph-3.3 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better18th / 2010.9 ft/s²-2.6 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better9th / 2073 dB+1.10 dB
WearHigher is better17th / 2020,381 miles-18,890 miles
ValueLower is better19th / 2016.62 Price/1000+7.92 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better10th / 208.26 kg/t+1.13 kg/t
EU Label
D/A/71
Price
545.00
15th

Yokohama Advan Sport V107

225/45 R18 95Y XL
Yokohama Advan Sport V107
Dry99.1%
Wet95.4%
Comfort97.7%
Value60%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better3rd / 20110 ft+1 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better4th / 2074.6 mph-0.8 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better4th / 20130 ft+3 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better7th / 2046.6 mph-1.4 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better16th / 2064.0 mph-5.0 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better10th / 2012.1 ft/s²-1.4 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better15th / 2073.6 dB+1.70 dB
WearHigher is better15th / 2020,878 miles-18,393 miles
ValueLower is better18th / 2016.07 Price/1000+7.37 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better20th / 209.99 kg/t+2.86 kg/t
EU Label
D/A/71
Price
540.00
16th

Linglong Sport Master

225/45 R18 95Y XL
Linglong Sport Master
Dry96.4%
Wet94.1%
Comfort99.9%
Value62.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better11th / 20113 ft+4 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better17th / 2072.6 mph-2.8 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better6th / 20132 ft+5 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better15th / 2045.8 mph-2.2 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better13th / 2064.6 mph-4.4 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better13th / 2011.7 ft/s²-1.8 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better2nd / 2072 dB+0.10 dB
WearHigher is better20th / 2017,150 miles-22,121 miles
ValueLower is better14th / 2014.49 Price/1000+5.79 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better16th / 208.46 kg/t+1.33 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/69
Price
400.00
Joint 17th

Giti GitiSportS2

225/45 R18 95Y XL
Giti GitiSportS2
Dry94.5%
Wet93.2%
Comfort99.7%
Value64.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better17th / 20117 ft+8 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better19th / 2072.5 mph-2.9 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better19th / 20144 ft+17 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better18th / 2045.6 mph-2.4 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better2nd / 2067.4 mph-1.6 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better2nd / 2013.0 ft/s²-0.5 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better3rd / 2072.1 dB+0.20 dB
WearHigher is better19th / 2019,884 miles-19,387 miles
ValueLower is better17th / 2015.78 Price/1000+7.08 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better11th / 208.29 kg/t+1.16 kg/t
EU Label
D/A/70
Price
505.00
Joint 17th

Nexen N Fera Sport SU2

225/45 R18 95Y XL
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
Dry96.1%
Wet90.6%
Comfort99.5%
Value68.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better12th / 20114 ft+5 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better17th / 2072.6 mph-2.8 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better14th / 20139 ft+12 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better16th / 2045.7 mph-2.3 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better18th / 2063.6 mph-5.4 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better20th / 2010.5 ft/s²-3.0 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better5th / 2072.3 dB+0.40 dB
WearHigher is better14th / 2021,375 miles-17,896 miles
ValueLower is better5th / 2011.92 Price/1000+3.22 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better19th / 208.86 kg/t+1.73 kg/t
EU Label
D/A/71
Price
410.00
Joint 17th

Uniroyal RainSport 5

225/45 R18 95Y XL
Uniroyal RainSport 5
Dry92.1%
Wet96.2%
Comfort98.6%
Value73.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better20th / 20122 ft+13 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better20th / 2071.8 mph-3.6 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better8th / 20136 ft+9 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better13th / 2045.9 mph-2.1 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better1st / 2069.0 mphBest in this discipline
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better1st / 2013.5 ft/s²Best in this discipline
NoiseLower is better7th / 2072.9 dB+1.00 dB
WearHigher is better7th / 2025,103 miles-14,168 miles
ValueLower is better9th / 2012.5 Price/1000+3.80 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better14th / 208.34 kg/t+1.21 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/72
Price
505.00
Joint 17th

Kleber Dynaxer UHP

225/45 R18 95Y XL
Kleber Dynaxer UHP
Dry94.8%
Wet89.6%
Comfort100%
Value78.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better18th / 20118 ft+9 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better13th / 2073.2 mph-2.2 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better18th / 20143 ft+16 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better20th / 2044.9 mph-3.1 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better8th / 2064.9 mph-4.1 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better19th / 2010.6 ft/s²-2.9 ft/s²
NoiseLower is better1st / 2071.9 dBBest in this discipline
WearHigher is better5th / 2027,092 miles-12,179 miles
ValueLower is better6th / 2011.93 Price/1000+3.23 Price/1000
Rolling ResistanceLower is better2nd / 207.65 kg/t+0.52 kg/t
EU Label
C/A/69
Price
520.00

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Discussion

9 comments
  1. Saeed Piroozfard archived

    Hey guys, I wanna buy tires for my crossover (255/45/R20) and have three options:

    Nexen nfera Supreme (N5000 Platinum) : $175 each,
    Nankang SP-9 Cross-Sport : $115,
    Giti Sport S2 SUV :$125

    which will provide more comfort on bumpy roads?

    #9267
  2. duki archived

    Are any of those tires available in 195/50 r15?

    #8828
    1. TireReviews duki archived

      Very unlikely but there is a search on the site.

      #8833
  3. supermd archived

    I kinda don’t understand the reviews that I read here that are putting goodyear wear among its downsides: is it possible that those are referred to the old Eagle F1 AS5?
    Is it possible that the thread depth has been increased?
    I’m tempted to buy these tires and I want to understand if wear will be an issue..

    #8783
    1. TireReviews supermd archived

      The Asym 6 starts with a lower starting tread depth than the Asym 5. I agree the different in user reviews about occasional poor wear vs this test is confusing. I will find out myself later in the year.

      #8788
  4. Steven Baker archived

    An excellent score weighting table option. My top 3 are same although Conti and Mich swap places. However Pirelli, Hankook, Yoko all move up into the next places replacing GT, Dunlop and Bridgestone. Tires in the lower places remain similar.

    #8765
  5. Jacopo archived

    The projected mileage test puts Goodyear, Michelin, and Continental in a league of their own. I wonder how they would fare in the real world when compared to Bridgestone, Pirelli, and Hankook.

    #8732
    1. TireReviews Jacopo archived

      Yep, it show's how far ahead some tires are as a total package.

      The drum machine used for the wear testing is owned by Bridgestone and other testers have said there's good correlation between the drum and real world testing, it's the same machine ADAC used for split wear testing this year.

      #8733
  6. Timo archived

    I wonder how the Honda Civic TypeR landet in the statistics. ;)

    #8731
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