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2023 Summer Tire Market Overview

Overall test winnerHankook Ventus S1 evo 3

Every year it becomes harder and harder to argue that the German publication AutoBild aren't leading the tire testing game, and once again they seem to be a huge step ahead of everyone else.For their 2023 summer tire test, AutoBild have…

2023 Summer Tyre Market Overview
225/45 R18 / 2023 View full image
2023 Summer Tyre Market Overview
Tires tested
48
Tested size
225/45 R18
Disciplines
2

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48 Tires tested

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

1st

Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3

3rd

Pirelli P Zero PZ4

4th

Yokohama Advan Sport V107

6th

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

7th

Linglong Sport Master

8th

Falken Azenis FK520

9th

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

10th

Toyo Proxes Sport 2

11th

Sava Intensa UHP 2

12th

Kumho Ecsta PS71

13th

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

14th

Nexen N Fera Sport SU2

15th

GT Radial SportActive 2

16th

Bridgestone Turanza 6

17th

Uniroyal RainSport 5

18th

Fulda SportControl 2

19th

Giti GitiSportS2

20th

Kleber Dynaxer UHP

21st

Ceat SportDrive

22nd

Federal Evoluzion ST 1

23rd

Avon ZV7

24th

Cooper Zeon CS8

25th

Lassa DriveWays Sport

26th

Laufenn S Fit EQ+

27th

Sumitomo HTR Z5

28th

Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport

29th

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+

30th

Apollo Aspire 4G

31st

Firestone RoadHawk

32nd

Infinity Ecomax

33rd

Sportiva Super Z+

34th

Barum Bravuris 5HM

35th

Matador MP 47 Hectorra 3

36th

Radar Dimax R8+

37th

Viking Protech Newgen

38th

Riken Riken UHP

39th

Platin RP 420

41st

Semperit Speed Life 3

43rd

Imperial Ecosport 2

44th

Zeetex HP6000 eco

45th

Rotalla RU01 S Pace

46th

Minerva Radial F 205

47th

Tracmax X Privilo TX3

48th

Tristar Sportpower 2

49th

Triangle SporteX TH201

50th

Zeta Alventi

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2023 Summer Tire Market Overview · 225/45 R18

TireHankook Ventus S1 evo 3Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6Pirelli P Zero PZ4Yokohama Advan Sport V107Continental PremiumContact 7Michelin Pilot Sport 5Linglong Sport MasterFalken Azenis FK520Maxxis Victra Sport 5Toyo Proxes Sport 2Sava Intensa UHP 2Kumho Ecsta PS71Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2Nexen N Fera Sport SU2GT Radial SportActive 2Bridgestone Turanza 6Uniroyal RainSport 5Fulda SportControl 2Giti GitiSportS2Kleber Dynaxer UHPCeat SportDriveFederal Evoluzion ST 1Avon ZV7Cooper Zeon CS8Lassa DriveWays SportLaufenn S Fit EQ+Sumitomo HTR Z5Gripmax SuperGrip Pro SportVredestein Ultrac Vorti+Apollo Aspire 4GFirestone RoadHawkInfinity EcomaxSportiva Super Z+Barum Bravuris 5HMMatador MP 47 Hectorra 3Radar Dimax R8+Viking Protech NewgenRiken Riken UHPPlatin RP 420Semperit Speed Life 3Imperial Ecosport 2Zeetex HP6000 ecoRotalla RU01 S PaceMinerva Radial F 205Tracmax X Privilo TX3Tristar Sportpower 2Triangle SporteX TH201Zeta Alventi
Position1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th9th10th11th12th13th14th15th16th17th18th19th20th21st22nd23rd24th25th26th27th28th29th30th31st32nd33rd34th35th36th37th38th39th41st43rd44th45th46th47th48th49th50th
Category scores (% of best)
Dry99.7%100%97.7%99.1%98.5%97.4%96.5%98.5%97.4%97.4%96.8%94.6%95.4%96%92.5%93%89%95.1%92.7%92.5%92.5%93.5%90%89.3%93%93.5%91.7%93.8%92%91%92.2%90%92.5%86.9%90.7%89.3%88.3%91.7%87.6%84.9%85.6%87.8%86.9%86.7%85.8%84.7%82.4%83.2%
Wet100%97.6%99.6%97.6%98%95.4%96.1%91.9%92.9%92.2%90.5%93.2%91.9%91.2%90.8%89.9%93.6%85.5%88.3%88.6%87.6%85.5%88.6%89.5%84.6%83.8%85.8%82.7%84.1%83.2%80.3%81.6%79%84.1%79.7%81.1%79.2%74.9%78.7%79.2%78.2%74.3%75.2%75.2%73.8%74.9%62.5%61.5%
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The full test

The evidence behind the verdict

Every year it becomes harder and harder to argue that the German publication AutoBild aren't leading the tire testing game, and once again they seem to be a huge step ahead of everyone else.

For their 2023 summer tire test, AutoBild have started with fifty 225/45 R18 tires, mostly ultra high performance tires but also some touring bias rubber, and put them through a huge dry and wet braking test.

As always, the real fun will be published in the full review in a few weeks where the top twenty tires from this test will be put through a full examination, but this braking data does give us some interesting insights.

Once again Hankook dominate braking with the Ventus S1 Evo3, with the shortest average and the best performance in the wet, but the updated Pirelli P Zero PZ4 is now pretty close in the wet. The full test will include wear testing, so it will be interesting to see how these two tires perform when run on for a long time.

The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is again excellent overall, as is the new Continental PremiumContact 7 and Michelin Pilot Sport 5. It's also great to see Yokohama up near the front with the Advan Sport V107, a tire we hope to test later this year.

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
49.7 → 0.0 mph

If you've scanned down to the results, you should have noticed at least one surprise, that is the Linglong Sport Master finishing seventh overall! Linglong have been quietly improving their products for year, so this isn't a huge surprise, but if it does that well in the full test it will be a huge step forward for the Chinese brand.

Bridgestone might be disappointed with the performance of the new Turanza 6, as will Continental as their tier 2 brand Semperit finished near the end of the field.

Stay tuned for the full test in a few weeks which will really show us how the top twenty tires stack up. 

Wet

Wet Braking

Wet braking in feet (50 - 0 mph)

Lower is better ↓
Wet Braking
Position / TireResultGap to bestResidual speed
81 ft Best 0 mph
82 ft +1 ft 5 mph
83 ft +2 ft 11 mph
83 ft +2 ft 12 mph
83 ft +2 ft 12 mph
85 ft +4 ft 16 mph
85 ft +4 ft 17 mph
87 ft +6 ft 20 mph
87 ft +6 ft 21 mph
88 ft +7 ft 21 mph
88 ft +7 ft 22 mph
89 ft +8 ft 23 mph
89 ft +8 ft 23 mph
89 ft +8 ft 24 mph
90 ft +9 ft 24 mph
90 ft +9 ft 25 mph
91 ft +10 ft 25 mph
91 ft +10 ft 26 mph
92 ft +11 ft 27 mph
92 ft +11 ft 27 mph
92 ft +11 ft 27 mph
93 ft +12 ft 28 mph
95 ft +14 ft 30 mph
95 ft +14 ft 30 mph
95 ft +14 ft 30 mph
96 ft +15 ft 31 mph
97 ft +16 ft 32 mph
97 ft +16 ft 32 mph
97 ft +16 ft 32 mph
98 ft +17 ft 33 mph
98 ft +17 ft 33 mph
100 ft +19 ft 34 mph
100 ft +19 ft 35 mph
101 ft +20 ft 36 mph
102 ft +21 ft 36 mph
103 ft +22 ft 36 mph
103 ft +22 ft 36 mph
103 ft +22 ft 37 mph
103 ft +22 ft 37 mph
104 ft +23 ft 37 mph
108 ft +27 ft 40 mph
108 ft +27 ft 40 mph
109 ft +28 ft 40 mph
109 ft +28 ft 40 mph
110 ft +29 ft 41 mph
110 ft +29 ft 41 mph
130 ft +49 ft 49 mph
132 ft +51 ft 50 mph

The difference between best and worst was 62.5% (51 ft ≈ 3.4 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Zeta Alventi would still be travelling at 50 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.

Dry

Dry Braking

Dry braking in feet (62 - 0 mph)

Lower is better ↓
Dry Braking
Position / TireResultGap to bestResidual speed
109 ft Best 0 mph
109 ft 0 ft 4 mph
110 ft +1 ft 8 mph
111 ft +2 ft 10 mph
111 ft +2 ft 10 mph
112 ft +3 ft 12 mph
112 ft +3 ft 13 mph
112 ft +3 ft 13 mph
112 ft +3 ft 13 mph
113 ft +4 ft 14 mph
113 ft +4 ft 15 mph
114 ft +5 ft 16 mph
114 ft +5 ft 17 mph
115 ft +6 ft 18 mph
115 ft +6 ft 19 mph
116 ft +7 ft 20 mph
116 ft +7 ft 20 mph
116 ft +7 ft 20 mph
117 ft +8 ft 21 mph
117 ft +8 ft 21 mph
117 ft +8 ft 22 mph
118 ft +9 ft 22 mph
118 ft +9 ft 22 mph
118 ft +9 ft 22 mph
118 ft +9 ft 22 mph
118 ft +9 ft 22 mph
118 ft +9 ft 23 mph
119 ft +10 ft 23 mph
119 ft +10 ft 23 mph
120 ft +11 ft 24 mph
120 ft +11 ft 24 mph
121 ft +12 ft 25 mph
121 ft +12 ft 25 mph
122 ft +13 ft 26 mph
122 ft +13 ft 26 mph
122 ft +13 ft 27 mph
123 ft +14 ft 27 mph
124 ft +15 ft 28 mph
124 ft +15 ft 28 mph
125 ft +16 ft 29 mph
125 ft +16 ft 29 mph
126 ft +17 ft 29 mph
127 ft +18 ft 30 mph
127 ft +18 ft 30 mph
128 ft +19 ft 31 mph
129 ft +20 ft 31 mph
131 ft +22 ft 33 mph
132 ft +23 ft 34 mph

The difference between best and worst was 21.4% (23 ft ≈ 1.6 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Triangle SporteX TH201 would still be travelling at 34 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.

Results

1st

Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3

225/45 R18
Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
Dry99.7%
Wet100%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 / 48109 ft0 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better1st / 4881 ftBest in this discipline
2nd

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

225/45 R18
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Dry100%
Wet97.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 / 48109 ftBest in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better4th / 4883 ft+2 ft
3rd

Pirelli P Zero PZ4

225/45 R18
Pirelli P Zero PZ4
Dry97.7%
Wet99.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 / 48112 ft+3 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better2nd / 4882 ft+1 ft
4th

Yokohama Advan Sport V107

225/45 R18
Yokohama Advan Sport V107
Dry99.1%
Wet97.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 / 48110 ft+1 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better4th / 4883 ft+2 ft
5th

Continental PremiumContact 7

225/45 R18
Continental PremiumContact 7
Dry98.5%
Wet98%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 / 48111 ft+2 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better3rd / 4883 ft+2 ft
6th

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

225/45 R18
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Dry97.4%
Wet95.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 / 48112 ft+3 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better7th / 4885 ft+4 ft
7th

Linglong Sport Master

225/45 R18
Linglong Sport Master
Dry96.5%
Wet96.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 / 48113 ft+4 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better6th / 4885 ft+4 ft
8th

Falken Azenis FK520

225/45 R18
Falken Azenis FK520
Dry98.5%
Wet91.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 / 48111 ft+2 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better12th / 4889 ft+8 ft
9th

Maxxis Victra Sport 5

225/45 R18
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
Dry97.4%
Wet92.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 / 48112 ft+3 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better10th / 4888 ft+7 ft
10th

Toyo Proxes Sport 2

225/45 R18
Toyo Proxes Sport 2
Dry97.4%
Wet92.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 / 48112 ft+3 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better11th / 4888 ft+7 ft
11th

Sava Intensa UHP 2

225/45 R18
Sava Intensa UHP 2
Dry96.8%
Wet90.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 / 48113 ft+4 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better16th / 4890 ft+9 ft
12th

Kumho Ecsta PS71

225/45 R18
Kumho Ecsta PS71
Dry94.6%
Wet93.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 / 48115 ft+6 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better9th / 4887 ft+6 ft
13th

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

225/45 R18
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
Dry95.4%
Wet91.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 / 48114 ft+5 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better12th / 4889 ft+8 ft
14th

Nexen N Fera Sport SU2

225/45 R18
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
Dry96%
Wet91.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 / 48114 ft+5 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better14th / 4889 ft+8 ft
15th

GT Radial SportActive 2

225/45 R18
GT Radial SportActive 2
Dry92.5%
Wet90.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 better22nd / 48118 ft+9 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better15th / 4890 ft+9 ft
16th

Bridgestone Turanza 6

225/45 R18
Bridgestone Turanza 6
Dry93%
Wet89.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 better19th / 48117 ft+8 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better17th / 4891 ft+10 ft
17th

Uniroyal RainSport 5

225/45 R18
Uniroyal RainSport 5
Dry89%
Wet93.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 better36th / 48122 ft+13 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better8th / 4887 ft+6 ft
18th

Fulda SportControl 2

225/45 R18
Fulda SportControl 2
Dry95.1%
Wet85.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 / 48115 ft+6 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better24th / 4895 ft+14 ft
19th

Giti GitiSportS2

225/45 R18
Giti GitiSportS2
Dry92.7%
Wet88.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 better21st / 48117 ft+8 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better21st / 4892 ft+11 ft
20th

Kleber Dynaxer UHP

225/45 R18
Kleber Dynaxer UHP
Dry92.5%
Wet88.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 better22nd / 48118 ft+9 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better19th / 4892 ft+11 ft
21st

Ceat SportDrive

225/45 R18
Ceat SportDrive
Dry92.5%
Wet87.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 better22nd / 48118 ft+9 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better22nd / 4893 ft+12 ft
22nd

Federal Evoluzion ST 1

225/45 R18
Federal Evoluzion ST 1
Dry93.5%
Wet85.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 / 48116 ft+7 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better24th / 4895 ft+14 ft
23rd

Avon ZV7

225/45 R18
Avon ZV7
Dry90%
Wet88.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 better32nd / 48121 ft+12 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better19th / 4892 ft+11 ft
24th

Cooper Zeon CS8

225/45 R18
Cooper Zeon CS8
Dry89.3%
Wet89.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 better34th / 48122 ft+13 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better18th / 4891 ft+10 ft
25th

Lassa DriveWays Sport

225/45 R18
Lassa DriveWays Sport
Dry93%
Wet84.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 better19th / 48117 ft+8 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better26th / 4896 ft+15 ft
26th

Laufenn S Fit EQ+

225/45 R18
Laufenn S Fit EQ+
Dry93.5%
Wet83.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 / 48116 ft+7 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better29th / 4897 ft+16 ft
27th

Sumitomo HTR Z5

225/45 R18
Sumitomo HTR Z5
Dry91.7%
Wet85.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 better28th / 48119 ft+10 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better23rd / 4895 ft+14 ft
28th

Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport

225/45 R18
Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport
Dry93.8%
Wet82.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 / 48116 ft+7 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better31st / 4898 ft+17 ft
29th

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+

225/45 R18
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+
Dry92%
Wet84.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 better27th / 48118 ft+9 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better27th / 4897 ft+16 ft
30th

Apollo Aspire 4G

225/45 R18
Apollo Aspire 4G
Dry91%
Wet83.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 better30th / 48120 ft+11 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better30th / 4898 ft+17 ft
31st

Firestone RoadHawk

225/45 R18
Firestone RoadHawk
Dry92.2%
Wet80.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 better26th / 48118 ft+9 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better34th / 48101 ft+20 ft
32nd

Infinity Ecomax

225/45 R18
Infinity Ecomax
Dry90%
Wet81.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 better32nd / 48121 ft+12 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better32nd / 48100 ft+19 ft
33rd

Sportiva Super Z+

225/45 R18
Sportiva Super Z+
Dry92.5%
Wet79%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 better22nd / 48118 ft+9 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better38th / 48103 ft+22 ft
34th

Barum Bravuris 5HM

225/45 R18
Barum Bravuris 5HM
Dry86.9%
Wet84.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 better40th / 48125 ft+16 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better27th / 4897 ft+16 ft
35th

Matador MP 47 Hectorra 3

225/45 R18
Matador MP 47 Hectorra 3
Dry90.7%
Wet79.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 better31st / 48120 ft+11 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better35th / 48102 ft+21 ft
36th

Radar Dimax R8+

225/45 R18
Radar Dimax R8+
Dry89.3%
Wet81.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 better34th / 48122 ft+13 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better33rd / 48100 ft+19 ft
37th

Viking Protech Newgen

225/45 R18
Viking Protech Newgen
Dry88.3%
Wet79.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 better37th / 48123 ft+14 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better36th / 48103 ft+22 ft
38th

Riken Riken UHP

225/45 R18
Riken Riken UHP
Dry91.7%
Wet74.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 better28th / 48119 ft+10 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better43rd / 48109 ft+28 ft
39th

Platin RP 420

225/45 R18
Platin RP 420
Dry87.6%
Wet78.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 better39th / 48124 ft+15 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better39th / 48103 ft+22 ft
41st

Semperit Speed Life 3

225/45 R18
Semperit Speed Life 3
Dry84.9%
Wet79.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 better45th / 48128 ft+19 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better36th / 48103 ft+22 ft
43rd

Imperial Ecosport 2

225/45 R18
Imperial Ecosport 2
Dry85.6%
Wet78.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 better44th / 48127 ft+18 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better40th / 48104 ft+23 ft
44th

Zeetex HP6000 eco

225/45 R18
Zeetex HP6000 eco
Dry87.8%
Wet74.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 better38th / 48124 ft+15 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better45th / 48110 ft+29 ft
45th

Rotalla RU01 S Pace

225/45 R18
Rotalla RU01 S Pace
Dry86.9%
Wet75.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 better40th / 48125 ft+16 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better41st / 48108 ft+27 ft
46th

Minerva Radial F 205

225/45 R18
Minerva Radial F 205
Dry86.7%
Wet75.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 better42nd / 48126 ft+17 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better41st / 48108 ft+27 ft
47th

Tracmax X Privilo TX3

225/45 R18
Tracmax X Privilo TX3
Dry85.8%
Wet73.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 better43rd / 48127 ft+18 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better46th / 48110 ft+29 ft
48th

Tristar Sportpower 2

225/45 R18
Tristar Sportpower 2
Dry84.7%
Wet74.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 better46th / 48129 ft+20 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better43rd / 48109 ft+28 ft
49th

Triangle SporteX TH201

225/45 R18
Triangle SporteX TH201
Dry82.4%
Wet62.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 better48th / 48132 ft+23 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better47th / 48130 ft+49 ft
50th

Zeta Alventi

225/45 R18
Zeta Alventi
Dry83.2%
Wet61.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (2)

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 better47th / 48131 ft+22 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better48th / 48132 ft+51 ft

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Discussion

6 comments
  1. Mr Paul Anderson archived

    Sort out your grammar.

    #9334
  2. 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 one will provide more comfort on the road

    #9268
    1. TireReviews Saeed Piroozfard archived

      Sorry, we've not seen any test data on these or tested them outselves.

      #9271
  3. Bibbi archived

    Are you making a summer tire review soon?

    Time to put the focus on most silent tire for all Tesla owners 😉
    Michelin Primacy 4+, SUV or EV?

    #8660
    1. TireReviews Bibbi archived

      e.Primacy is quietest, however limited wet grip.

      MY summer test out tomorrow.

      #8661
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