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2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
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- 225/40 R18
- Tires tested
- 20
- Disciplines
- 12
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| ft ↓ | mph ↑ | ft ↓ | mph ↑ | s ↓ | mph ↑ | ft/s² ↑ | Points ↑ | dB ↓ | miles ↑ | Price/1000 ↓ | kg/t ↓ | ||||||||
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| 1= | 1 | 97.32 | 112 | 75.1 | 97.9 | 145 | 45.4 | 14.72 | 49.9 | 10.4 | 97.5 | 4.7 | 71.3 | 97.0 | 33,566 | 6.66 | 8.97 | 94.6 | |
StrengthsThe Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 shares the win, with the highest predicted mileage, the lowest cost per kilometer, the quietest running, a share of the fastest dry handling lap and fourth place on the wet circle. ConsiderationsIts straight-line aquaplaning and rolling resistance are only mid-field. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry97.94 × 35% = 34.28 Wet97.46 × 50% = 48.73 Comfort97 × 5% = 4.85 Value94.58 × 10% = 9.46 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1= | 2 | 97.19 | 110 | 74.9 | 98.5 | 142 | 45.5 | 14.83 | 50.0 | 10.7 | 98.2 | 5.0 | 74.3 | 98.0 | 32,417 | 8.74 | 8.94 | 87.0 | |
StrengthsThe Michelin Pilot Sport 5 shares the win, with the second-highest predicted mileage, the third-shortest dry braking, a top-six result for wet braking, wet handling and the wet circle, and a share of the best comfort rating. ConsiderationsIt is the most expensive tire in the test and the fourth loudest. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry98.49 × 35% = 34.47 Wet98.24 × 50% = 49.12 Comfort97.98 × 5% = 4.9 Value86.99 × 10% = 8.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 96.76 | 107 | 74.9 | 99.9 | 141 | 45.7 | 14.55 | 49.2 | 10.0 | 98.0 | 4.3 | 74.6 | 90.8 | 28,509 | 8.37 | 9.24 | 82.6 | |
StrengthsThe Bridgestone Potenza Sport has the shortest dry braking and the fastest wet circle time, the third-fastest dry handling, joint third on the wet handling track and fourth place for wet braking and predicted mileage. ConsiderationsIt is second from last for straight-line aquaplaning, the third-loudest tire, and its rolling resistance is among the highest. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry99.88 × 35% = 34.96 Wet98 × 50% = 49 Comfort90.79 × 5% = 4.54 Value82.6 × 10% = 8.26 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 4= | 4 | 96.53 | 112 | 75.1 | 97.9 | 140 | 45.7 | 14.61 | 50.1 | 10.3 | 98.7 | 5.0 | 73.1 | 98.8 | 25,750 | 9.17 | 8.68 | 79.6 | |
StrengthsThe Hankook Ventus Evo has the shortest wet braking, a share of the fastest dry handling lap, the second-best wet circle time and joint third place on the wet handling track, with a share of the best comfort rating. ConsiderationsIt is mid-field for noise, aquaplaning in bends and cost per kilometer. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry97.94 × 35% = 34.28 Wet98.7 × 50% = 49.35 Comfort98.77 × 5% = 4.94 Value79.6 × 10% = 7.96 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 4= | 5 | 96.34 | 114 | 74.4 | 96.7 | 145 | 45.5 | 14.94 | 50.4 | 11.1 | 97.9 | 5.0 | 73.0 | 98.8 | 28,738 | 8.22 | 8.41 | 86.2 | |
StrengthsThe Continental PremiumContact 7 has the third-highest predicted mileage, joint second-lowest rolling resistance, the second-best aquaplaning in bends and joint third in a straight line, with a share of the best comfort rating. ConsiderationsIts dry braking is only mid-field and its time on the wet circle is below average. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry96.66 × 35% = 33.83 Wet97.9 × 50% = 48.95 Comfort98.84 × 5% = 4.94 Value86.17 × 10% = 8.62 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 4= | 6 | 96.10 | 112 | 73.7 | 96.9 | 140 | 45.9 | 14.73 | 50.5 | 10.1 | 98.4 | 4.7 | 75.4 | 94.3 | 26,209 | 7.49 | 9.19 | 82.7 | |
StrengthsThe Kumho Ecsta PS71 has the second-lowest cost per kilometer, joint second-shortest wet braking, the second-fastest wet handling lap and the second-best straight-line aquaplaning. ConsiderationsIt is the loudest tire in the test, and its dry handling and rolling resistance are below average. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry96.85 × 35% = 33.9 Wet98.43 × 50% = 49.21 Comfort94.28 × 5% = 4.71 Value82.75 × 10% = 8.27 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 7 | 7 | 94.56 | 108 | 74.2 | 98.8 | 151 | 45.9 | 14.89 | 49.6 | 9.6 | 95.7 | 5.0 | 72.1 | 99.4 | 22,071 | 10.47 | 9.04 | 71.8 | |
StrengthsThe Falken Ziex ZE320 sets the fastest wet handling lap, has the second-shortest dry braking and is joint second quietest, with a share of the best comfort rating. ConsiderationsIt is in the bottom five for aquaplaning in bends, and its predicted mileage and wet braking are only mid-field. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry98.78 × 35% = 34.57 Wet95.66 × 50% = 47.83 Comfort99.45 × 5% = 4.97 Value71.85 × 10% = 7.18 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 8 | 8 | 93.85 | 112 | 73.9 | 97.2 | 156 | 44.7 | 14.98 | 49.6 | 9.9 | 94.3 | 4.3 | 72.4 | 92.2 | 23,680 | 7.98 | 8.59 | 80.6 | |
StrengthsThe Toyo Proxes Comfort has the third-lowest cost per kilometer and fourth-lowest rolling resistance, is the fifth-quietest tire and joint sixth for dry braking. ConsiderationsIts wet braking, wet handling and aquaplaning results are all in the bottom half. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry97.16 × 35% = 34 Wet94.35 × 50% = 47.17 Comfort92.24 × 5% = 4.61 Value80.57 × 10% = 8.06 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 9 | 10 | 93.37 | 115 | 73.4 | 95.2 | 161 | 44.6 | 14.98 | 50.4 | 11.3 | 95.1 | 5.0 | 73.6 | 98.4 | 24,600 | 9.09 | 9.41 | 76.1 | |
StrengthsThe Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 is the best tire for aquaplaning in bends and joint third in a straight line, with a share of the best comfort rating. ConsiderationsIt has the second-longest dry braking and the third-longest wet braking, and its rolling resistance is among the highest. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry95.19 × 35% = 33.32 Wet95.05 × 50% = 47.53 Comfort98.44 × 5% = 4.92 Value76.05 × 10% = 7.61 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 10 | 9 | 93.41 | 112 | 74.0 | 96.9 | 147 | 45.5 | 14.85 | 50.0 | 10.2 | 96.9 | 4.3 | 73.3 | 91.6 | 15,845 | 11.29 | 8.73 | 64.8 | |
StrengthsThe Sailun Atrezzo ZSR2 is joint fifth on the wet handling track and seventh on the wet circle and for rolling resistance. ConsiderationsIts predicted mileage is the second lowest, which makes it one of the dearer tires per kilometer despite its low price. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry96.92 × 35% = 33.92 Wet96.86 × 50% = 48.43 Comfort91.64 × 5% = 4.58 Value64.82 × 10% = 6.48 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 11 | 11 | 92.90 | 112 | 73.9 | 97.0 | 140 | 45.2 | 14.68 | 49.7 | 9.4 | 97.3 | 4.3 | 73.1 | 91.8 | 14,024 | 13.11 | 9.77 | 57.3 | |
StrengthsThe Linglong Sport Master has the joint second-shortest wet braking and the third-best wet circle time. ConsiderationsIt has the lowest predicted mileage in the test, the second-highest rolling resistance and the second-highest cost per kilometer, and it is third from last for aquaplaning in bends. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry96.98 × 35% = 33.94 Wet97.28 × 50% = 48.64 Comfort91.77 × 5% = 4.59 Value57.25 × 10% = 5.73 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 12 | 12 | 92.55 | 111 | 72.5 | 96.4 | 149 | 44.7 | 14.90 | 50.1 | 10.0 | 95.7 | 3.9 | 72.2 | 88.4 | 17,703 | 10.67 | 9.41 | 65.5 | |
StrengthsThe Maxxis Victra Sport 5 is the fourth-quietest tire, with the fifth-shortest dry braking. ConsiderationsIt is second slowest through the dry handling course, shares the lowest comfort rating and has the fourth-lowest predicted mileage. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry96.35 × 35% = 33.72 Wet95.71 × 50% = 47.85 Comfort88.38 × 5% = 4.42 Value65.52 × 10% = 6.55 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 13 | 14 | 92.19 | 115 | 72.9 | 95.1 | 160 | 44.3 | 15.24 | 50.1 | 11.0 | 94.2 | 5.0 | 73.5 | 98.5 | 20,462 | 11.18 | 9.19 | 68.5 | |
StrengthsThe Vredestein Ultrac Pro is third for aquaplaning in bends and joint fifth in a straight line, with a share of the best comfort rating. ConsiderationsIt is second slowest on the wet circle and in the bottom four for dry braking, wet braking and wet handling. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry95.13 × 35% = 33.29 Wet94.24 × 50% = 47.12 Comfort98.51 × 5% = 4.93 Value68.49 × 10% = 6.85 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 14= | 13 | 92.21 | 115 | 71.3 | 94.0 | 158 | 44.6 | 15.05 | 49.5 | 9.6 | 93.5 | 5.0 | 72.1 | 99.4 | 21,611 | 9.20 | 8.41 | 76.0 | |
StrengthsThe Nexen N'Fera Sport SU2 has joint second-lowest rolling resistance, is joint second quietest and shares the best comfort rating. ConsiderationsIt is the slowest tire through the dry handling course, with delayed turn-in in the wet, and it is in the bottom five for dry braking and both aquaplaning tests. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry94.01 × 35% = 32.9 Wet93.48 × 50% = 46.74 Comfort99.45 × 5% = 4.97 Value75.99 × 10% = 7.6 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 14= | 15 | 92.08 | 115 | 72.8 | 95.1 | 152 | 44.7 | 15.20 | 49.4 | 8.7 | 93.3 | 5.0 | 74.0 | 98.2 | 19,312 | 9.27 | 8.70 | 72.2 | |
StrengthsThe Laufenn S Fit EQ+ has the sixth-lowest rolling resistance, a share of the best comfort rating and one of the lowest prices. ConsiderationsIt is last for aquaplaning in bends, third from last for straight-line aquaplaning and on the wet circle, and its dry braking is in the bottom five. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry95.14 × 35% = 33.3 Wet93.3 × 50% = 46.65 Comfort98.18 × 5% = 4.91 Value72.22 × 10% = 7.22 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 14= | 20 | 91.55 | 114 | 74.7 | 96.8 | 166 | 45.1 | 14.91 | 49.6 | 9.8 | 93.2 | 5.0 | 74.0 | 98.2 | 17,473 | 15.93 | 8.88 | 61.4 | |
StrengthsThe Pirelli P Zero PZ4 is fifth fastest through the dry handling course and shares the best comfort rating. ConsiderationsIt has the longest wet braking, the third-lowest predicted mileage and the highest cost per kilometer in the test. The test tire was the Audi-marked version. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry96.82 × 35% = 33.89 Wet93.23 × 50% = 46.62 Comfort98.18 × 5% = 4.91 Value61.44 × 10% = 6.14 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 17= | 16 | 92.03 | 114 | 72.8 | 95.3 | 156 | 44.6 | 14.99 | 50.0 | 9.3 | 93.8 | 4.3 | 72.7 | 92.0 | 19,772 | 9.30 | 8.93 | 71.8 | |
StrengthsThe Nokian Powerproof 1 is one of the quieter tires and mid-field for straight-line aquaplaning and rolling resistance. ConsiderationsIt is second from last for aquaplaning in bends, and its dry braking, dry handling and wet handling are all in the bottom half. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry95.27 × 35% = 33.34 Wet93.8 × 50% = 46.9 Comfort92.04 × 5% = 4.6 Value71.85 × 10% = 7.18 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 17= | 19 | 91.69 | 116 | 73.1 | 94.7 | 158 | 43.9 | 15.19 | 50.6 | 10.9 | 94.4 | 4.3 | 72.6 | 92.1 | 19,312 | 11.33 | 9.02 | 67.6 | |
StrengthsThe Giti GitiSport S2 is the best tire for straight-line aquaplaning and fourth in bends, and the sixth-quietest tire. ConsiderationsIt has the longest dry braking and the slowest wet handling lap in the test. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry94.72 × 35% = 33.15 Wet94.35 × 50% = 47.18 Comfort92.11 × 5% = 4.61 Value67.57 × 10% = 6.76 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 19 | 17 | 92.00 | 111 | 74.4 | 97.7 | 163 | 44.4 | 15.41 | 49.0 | 10.8 | 93.2 | 3.9 | 74.8 | 86.7 | 22,301 | 9.92 | 10.62 | 68.5 | |
StrengthsThe Yokohama Advan Sport V107 has the fourth-shortest dry braking and is fifth for aquaplaning in bends. ConsiderationsIt is slowest on the wet circle, last for straight-line aquaplaning, second longest for wet braking, and has the highest rolling resistance. It is also the second-loudest tire and shares the lowest comfort rating. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry97.73 × 35% = 34.21 Wet93.22 × 50% = 46.61 Comfort86.66 × 5% = 4.33 Value68.54 × 10% = 6.85 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 20 | 18 | 91.91 | 114 | 72.6 | 95.5 | 160 | 44.3 | 15.08 | 49.5 | 10.2 | 93.6 | 4.3 | 73.6 | 91.4 | 17,933 | 11.64 | 7.62 | 71.2 | |
StrengthsThe Firestone Firehawk Sport has the lowest rolling resistance by a clear margin. ConsiderationsIts wet grip is weak, in the bottom five for wet braking, wet handling, the wet circle and straight-line aquaplaning, and it is third slowest through the dry handling course. Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry95.46 × 35% = 33.41 Wet93.62 × 50% = 46.81 Comfort91.44 × 5% = 4.57 Value71.21 × 10% = 7.12 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Ref |
Autogreen Smart Chaser SC1
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— | — | 126 | 71.5 | 90.1 | 223 | 39.6 | 16.81 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Score contributionCategory score × of overall score Dry90.12 × 35% = 31.54 Wet— Comfort— Value— | |||||||||||||||||||
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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Weighting vs real impact
What decides this ranking
The weighting is how much each category counts. The real impact is how much of the difference between the tires it creates: a discipline in which every tire performed about the same barely changes the order, however much it counts.
No weighting is recorded for this test, so the weighting here starts from Tire Reviews’ season defaults, not from the test’s own scoring.
- Dry Weighting 35% Real impact 16%
- Wet Weighting 50% Real impact 46%
- Comfort Weighting 5% Real impact 8%
- Value Weighting 10% Real impact 30%
- Wear counts for 3.7% of the score but creates 16% of the difference between the tires, because their results in it were far apart.
- Dry Handling counts for 17.5% of the score but creates only 8% of the difference, because most tires performed about the same in it.
Every discipline 12
| Discipline | Weighting | Real impact |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | 17.5% | 9% |
| Dry Handling | 17.5% | 8% |
| Wet Braking | 13% | 24% |
| Wet Handling | 13% | 6% |
| Wet Circle | 13% | 4% |
| Straight Aqua | 5.5% | 1% |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 5.5% | 10% |
| Subj. Comfort | 2.5% | 7% |
| Noise | 2.5% | 1% |
| Wear | 3.7% | 16% |
| Value | 2.7% | 10% |
| Rolling Resistance | 3.6% | 4% |
How it is worked out: each discipline’s weighting is multiplied by the spread of its results (the gap across the middle half of the tires, as a percentage of the best result), then shared out so that all the disciplines add up to 100%. It estimates what separates the tires; it is not a second set of weights, and it follows the weights you set.
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Each discipline is scored against the best non-reference tire in the full test field: best ÷ result × 100 when lower is better, or result ÷ best × 100 when higher is better. Discipline scores are rounded to two decimal places, then combined using your weights.
Within-category weights divide that category’s share of the overall score. A 50% wet category and 40% wet-braking share give wet braking 20% of the total. A weight is a scoring priority, not a measure of its actual effect on the ranking: the performance gaps matter too. What decides this ranking ↑
Published joint positions are preserved separately. Calculated positions tie only when their underlying scores match; two displayed scores can look equal after rounding.
A zero weight excludes that category or discipline. At least one active discipline is required, and the disciplines in every active category must have a positive total.
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