Top Tire Review has put six Asian-market ultra-high performance tires through a comprehensive test for 2024/25. The lineup includes five standard UHP tires - Continental MaxContact MC7, Michelin Pilot Sport 5, Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, Toyo Proxes TR1, and the Chinese-made RoadX RXMotion U11. Adding an interesting comparison, Hankook's EV-focused iON evo was included to see how a dedicated electric vehicle tire performs against traditional UHP options.

Testing was carried out using 235/45 R18 tires mounted on an Audi SQ2. Given Asia's frequent heavy rainfall, wet performance made up 40% of the final score, followed by dry performance (30%), noise and comfort (25%), and rolling resistance (5%).

Dry

Dry Braking

Dry Braking
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Continental MaxContact MC7	112 ft	Best
2Michelin Pilot Sport 5	115 ft	+3 ft
3Hankook iON Evo	115 ft	+3 ft
4Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	116 ft	+4 ft
5Toyo Proxes TR1	129 ft	+17 ft
6RoadX RXMOTION U11	131 ft	+19 ft

The difference between best and worst was 17.4% (19 ft ≈ 1.3 Car Lengths).

Dry Handling

Dry Handling
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	53.64 s	Best
2Continental MaxContact MC7	53.79 s	+0.15 s
3Hankook iON Evo	53.84 s	+0.20 s
4Michelin Pilot Sport 5	54.7 s	+1.06 s
5RoadX RXMOTION U11	55.62 s	+1.98 s
6Toyo Proxes TR1	56.05 s	+2.41 s

The difference between best and worst was 4.5% (2.41 s).

Wet

Wet Braking

Wet Braking
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Continental MaxContact MC7	96 ft	Best
2Hankook iON Evo	99 ft	+3 ft
3Michelin Pilot Sport 5	99 ft	+3 ft
4Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	103 ft	+7 ft
5Toyo Proxes TR1	117 ft	+21 ft
6RoadX RXMOTION U11	124 ft	+28 ft

The difference between best and worst was 28.7% (28 ft ≈ 1.9 Car Lengths).

Wet Handling

Wet Handling
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Continental MaxContact MC7	80.05 s	Best
2Michelin Pilot Sport 5	80.93 s	+0.88 s
3Hankook iON Evo	81.81 s	+1.76 s
4Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	82.69 s	+2.64 s
5Toyo Proxes TR1	84.05 s	+4.00 s
6RoadX RXMOTION U11	89.26 s	+9.21 s

The difference between best and worst was 11.5% (9.21 s).

Wet Circle

Wet Circle
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Continental MaxContact MC7	2.1 mph	Best
1Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	2.1 mph	Best
3Hankook iON Evo	2.1 mph	0.0 mph
4Michelin Pilot Sport 5	2.1 mph	0.0 mph
5Toyo Proxes TR1	1.9 mph	-0.2 mph
6RoadX RXMOTION U11	1.7 mph	-0.4 mph

The difference between best and worst was 17.9% (0.4 mph).

Straight Aqua

Straight Aqua
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Michelin Pilot Sport 5	48.5 mph	Best
2Hankook iON Evo	48.5 mph	0.0 mph
3Continental MaxContact MC7	48.4 mph	-0.1 mph
4Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	48.3 mph	-0.2 mph
5Toyo Proxes TR1	46.9 mph	-1.6 mph
6RoadX RXMOTION U11	45.7 mph	-2.8 mph

The difference between best and worst was 5.8% (2.8 mph).

Comfort

Subj. Comfort

Subj. Comfort
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Continental MaxContact MC7	7.1 Points	Best
2Hankook iON Evo	6.8 Points	-0.30 Points
3Toyo Proxes TR1	6.5 Points	-0.60 Points
3RoadX RXMOTION U11	6.5 Points	-0.60 Points
3Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	6.5 Points	-0.60 Points
3Michelin Pilot Sport 5	6.5 Points	-0.60 Points

The difference between best and worst was 8.5% (0.6 Points).

Noise

Noise
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Hankook iON Evo	68.6 dB	Best
2Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	68.8 dB	+0.20 dB
3Michelin Pilot Sport 5	69 dB	+0.40 dB
4Toyo Proxes TR1	69.2 dB	+0.60 dB
4Continental MaxContact MC7	69.2 dB	+0.60 dB
6RoadX RXMOTION U11	69.4 dB	+0.80 dB

All the tires in the Noise test finished less than 3% apart.

Value

Rolling Resistance

Rolling Resistance
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best	Extra fuel / year
1Hankook iON Evo	7.65 kg/t	Best	$0
2Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	8.12 kg/t	+0.47 kg/t	$18
3Toyo Proxes TR1	8.17 kg/t	+0.52 kg/t	$20
4Continental MaxContact MC7	8.33 kg/t	+0.68 kg/t	$26
5Michelin Pilot Sport 5	8.54 kg/t	+0.89 kg/t	$34
6RoadX RXMOTION U11	8.56 kg/t	+0.91 kg/t	$35

The difference between best and worst was 11.9% (0.91 kg / t). Over 12,000 miles a year at $3.60/gal, the RoadX RXMOTION U11 uses about 10 gal ($35) more fuel than the Hankook iON Evo.

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Annual Mileage

12,000 mi

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Fuel Price

$3.60/gal

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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

Continental MaxContact MC7 dominated the test, taking first place in most wet tests and dry braking. The tire led wet braking at 96ft and wet handling with an 80.05s lap time. It also topped the comfort ratings at 7.1 points. While its overall performance was hard to fault, it scored mid-pack for interior noise at 69.2 dB and aquaplaning resistance, suggesting small room for improvement in these areas.

Dry99.9%

Wet99.3%

Comfort99.6%

Rolling Resistance91.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	1^st / 6	112 ft	Best in this discipline
Dry HandlingLower is better	2^nd / 6	53.79 s	+0.15 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	1^st / 6	7.5 Points	Best in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better	1^st / 6	96 ft	Best in this discipline
Wet HandlingLower is better	1^st / 6	80.05 s	Best in this discipline
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	1^st / 6	7.5 Points	Best in this discipline
Wet CircleHigher is better	1^st / 6	2.1 mph	Best in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better	3^rd / 6	48.4 mph	-0.1 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	3^rd / 6	10.2 ft/s²	-0.7 ft/s²
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	1^st / 6	7.1 Points	Best in this discipline
NoiseLower is better	4^th / 6	69.2 dB	+0.60 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	4^th / 6	8.33 kg/t	+0.68 kg/t

Hankook iON evo impressed as an EV-focused tire, finishing second overall. It performed strongly in the wet, stopping at 99ft and lapping in 81.81s. The tire led both rolling resistance at 7.65 N/kN and interior noise at 68.6 dB - key metrics for EVs. However, its dry performance was less impressive, with mid-pack results in both braking and handling tests showing room for improvement.

Dry97.9%

Wet96.9%

Comfort97.9%

Rolling Resistance100%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 6	115 ft	+3 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better	3^rd / 6	53.84 s	+0.20 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	3^rd / 6	7.2 Points	-0.30 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 6	99 ft	+3 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better	3^rd / 6	81.81 s	+1.76 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	3^rd / 6	7 Points	-0.50 Points
Wet CircleHigher is better	3^rd / 6	2.1 mph	0.0 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better	2^nd / 6	48.5 mph	0.0 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	4^th / 6	9.9 ft/s²	-1.0 ft/s²
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	2^nd / 6	6.8 Points	-0.30 Points
NoiseLower is better	1^st / 6	68.6 dB	Best in this discipline
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	1^st / 6	7.65 kg/t	Best in this discipline

Michelin Pilot Sport 5 secured third place with balanced performance. It excelled in aquaplaning tests, leading both longitudinal (48.5 mph) and lateral (3.31 m/s²) measurements. The tire also performed well in wet handling with an 80.93s lap time. However, its rolling resistance was high at 8.54 N/kN, and comfort scores were average at 6.5 points, falling short of premium expectations.

Dry97.5%

Wet98.1%

Comfort95.5%

Rolling Resistance89.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 6	115 ft	+3 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better	4^th / 6	54.7 s	+1.06 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	3^rd / 6	7.2 Points	-0.30 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 6	99 ft	+3 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better	2^nd / 6	80.93 s	+0.88 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	2^nd / 6	7.3 Points	-0.20 Points
Wet CircleHigher is better	4^th / 6	2.1 mph	0.0 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better	1^st / 6	48.5 mph	Best in this discipline
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	1^st / 6	10.9 ft/s²	Best in this discipline
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	3^rd / 6	6.5 Points	-0.60 Points
NoiseLower is better	3^rd / 6	69 dB	+0.40 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	5^th / 6	8.54 kg/t	+0.89 kg/t

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 showed its strength in dry conditions, leading both handling tests with a 53.64s lap time and 7.5 subjective score. It also performed well in wet cornering and lateral aquaplaning. The tire's main weakness was wet performance, particularly in braking where it needed 103ft to stop - over 7ft longer than the test winner.

Dry98.1%

Wet96.5%

Comfort95.6%

Rolling Resistance94.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	4^th / 6	116 ft	+4 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better	1^st / 6	53.64 s	Best in this discipline
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	1^st / 6	7.5 Points	Best in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better	4^th / 6	103 ft	+7 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better	4^th / 6	82.69 s	+2.64 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	4^th / 6	6.8 Points	-0.70 Points
Wet CircleHigher is better	2^nd / 6	2.1 mph	0.0 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better	4^th / 6	48.3 mph	-0.2 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	2^nd / 6	10.5 ft/s²	-0.4 ft/s²
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	3^rd / 6	6.5 Points	-0.60 Points
NoiseLower is better	2^nd / 6	68.8 dB	+0.20 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	2^nd / 6	8.12 kg/t	+0.47 kg/t

Toyo Proxes TR1 struggled in most performance tests, though did show some positives in efficiency. While its rolling resistance was competitive at 8.17 N/kN, the tire needed significant improvements across both wet and dry handling. Wet braking required 117ft - over 20ft longer than the leader, while both wet and dry handling lap times were among the slowest.

Dry91%

Wet89%

Comfort95.3%

Rolling Resistance93.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	5^th / 6	129 ft	+17 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better	6^th / 6	56.05 s	+2.41 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	6^th / 6	6.8 Points	-0.70 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	5^th / 6	117 ft	+21 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better	5^th / 6	84.05 s	+4.00 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	5^th / 6	6.5 Points	-1.00 Points
Wet CircleHigher is better	5^th / 6	1.9 mph	-0.2 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better	5^th / 6	46.9 mph	-1.6 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	5^th / 6	9.5 ft/s²	-1.4 ft/s²
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	3^rd / 6	6.5 Points	-0.60 Points
NoiseLower is better	4^th / 6	69.2 dB	+0.60 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	3^rd / 6	8.17 kg/t	+0.52 kg/t

RoadX RXMotion U11 finished last, with notable weaknesses in wet performance. The tire needed 124ft to stop in wet conditions and posted the slowest wet handling lap at 89.26s. Its only real strength was dry handling, where it performed better than expected for a budget option. The tire's low price point reflects its position as an economy option with significant performance compromises.

Dry91.1%

Wet82.5%

Comfort95.2%

Rolling Resistance89.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (12)

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

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	6^th / 6	131 ft	+19 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better	5^th / 6	55.62 s	+1.98 s
Subj. Dry HandlingHigher is better	5^th / 6	7.1 Points	-0.40 Points
Wet BrakingLower is better	6^th / 6	124 ft	+28 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better	6^th / 6	89.26 s	+9.21 s
Subj. Wet HandlingHigher is better	6^th / 6	4.8 Points	-2.70 Points
Wet CircleHigher is better	6^th / 6	1.7 mph	-0.4 mph
Straight AquaHigher is better	6^th / 6	45.7 mph	-2.8 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	6^th / 6	8.5 ft/s²	-2.4 ft/s²
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	3^rd / 6	6.5 Points	-0.60 Points
NoiseLower is better	6^th / 6	69.4 dB	+0.80 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	6^th / 6	8.56 kg/t	+0.91 kg/t

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Continental MaxContact MC7

Hankook iON Evo

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Toyo Proxes TR1

RoadX RXMOTION U11

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Wet Handling

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Comfort

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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Toyo Proxes TR1

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