Test Charts / EVO
2025 EVO Summer Tire Test
Compare each discipline in the tested size. See the measured result, position and gap to the best tire, then read the verdict for the trade-offs behind the finishing order.
- Tested size
- 235/35 R19
- Tires tested
- 9
- Disciplines
- 10
- Test vehicle
- BMW 135i X-Drive
Read the measurements, not just the rank
Lower is better for braking distances and lap times; higher is better for subjective scores and aquaplaning speed. Bars start at zero. Read the gap alongside the position: adjacent tires can be separated by very different margins.
Positions and gaps always refer to the full test field within each group. Selecting tires does not recalculate rankings or change the best-in-test benchmark.
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Positions and gaps always refer to the full test field within each group. Selecting tires does not recalculate rankings or change the best-in-test benchmark.
Dry
4Dry Braking
Dry braking in feet (62 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 105 ft | +2 ft | 10 mph | |
| 106 ft | +3 ft | 12 mph | |
| 106 ft | +3 ft | 12 mph | |
| 106 ft | +3 ft | 13 mph | |
| 108 ft | +5 ft | 16 mph | |
| 108 ft | +5 ft | 17 mph | |
| 109 ft | +6 ft | 18 mph | |
| 115 ft | +12 ft | 26 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 11.6% (12 ft ≈ 0.8 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Kormoran Ultra High Performance would still be travelling at 26 mph when the Continental SportContact 7 had stopped.
Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.
Dry Handling
Dry handling time in seconds
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 66.85 s | Best | |
| 66.88 s | +0.03 s | |
| 66.96 s | +0.11 s | |
| 66.96 s | +0.11 s | |
| 66.99 s | +0.14 s | |
| 67.47 s | +0.62 s | |
| 67.48 s | +0.63 s | |
| 67.96 s | +1.11 s | |
| 69.47 s | +2.62 s |
The difference between best and worst was 3.9% (2.62 s).
Subj. Dry Handling
Subjective Dry Handling Score
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 66 Points | Best | |
| 64 Points | -2.00 Points | |
| 64 Points | -2.00 Points | |
| 62 Points | -4.00 Points | |
| 59 Points | -7.00 Points | |
| 59 Points | -7.00 Points | |
| 56 Points | -10.00 Points | |
| 52 Points | -14.00 Points | |
| 36 Points | -30.00 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 45.5% (30 Points).
Subj. Road Score
Subjective Real World Driving Score
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 22.7 Points | Best | |
| 21.6 Points | -1.10 Points | |
| 21 Points | -1.70 Points | |
| 21 Points | -1.70 Points | |
| 21 Points | -1.70 Points | |
| 20.5 Points | -2.20 Points | |
| 19.2 Points | -3.50 Points | |
| 19 Points | -3.70 Points | |
| 18.7 Points | -4.00 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 17.6% (4 Points).
Wet
5Wet Braking
Wet braking in feet (50 - 12 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 91 ft | +1 ft | 7 mph | |
| 94 ft | +4 ft | 15 mph | |
| 95 ft | +5 ft | 18 mph | |
| 96 ft | +6 ft | 19 mph | |
| 97 ft | +7 ft | 21 mph | |
| 100 ft | +10 ft | 25 mph | |
| 110 ft | +20 ft | 34 mph | |
| 129 ft | +39 ft | 44 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 43.1% (39 ft ≈ 2.6 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Kormoran Ultra High Performance would still be travelling at 44 mph when the Bridgestone Potenza Sport had stopped.
Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.
Wet Handling
Wet handling time in seconds
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 77.39 s | Best | |
| 77.73 s | +0.34 s | |
| 77.88 s | +0.49 s | |
| 78.03 s | +0.64 s | |
| 78.67 s | +1.28 s | |
| 78.95 s | +1.56 s | |
| 79.45 s | +2.06 s | |
| 81.73 s | +4.34 s | |
| 85.53 s | +8.14 s |
The difference between best and worst was 10.5% (8.14 s).
Subj. Wet Handling
Subjective Wet Handling Score
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 63 Points | Best | |
| 61 Points | -2.00 Points | |
| 60 Points | -3.00 Points | |
| 58 Points | -5.00 Points | |
| 58 Points | -5.00 Points | |
| 56 Points | -7.00 Points | |
| 54 Points | -9.00 Points | |
| 54 Points | -9.00 Points | |
| 32 Points | -31.00 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 49.2% (31 Points).
Straight Aqua
Float Speed in mph
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 47.0 mph | Best | |
| 46.7 mph | -0.3 mph | |
| 46.6 mph | -0.4 mph | |
| 46.5 mph | -0.5 mph | |
| 46.4 mph | -0.6 mph | |
| 46.0 mph | -1.0 mph | |
| 45.1 mph | -1.9 mph | |
| 44.4 mph | -2.6 mph | |
| 44.4 mph | -2.6 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 5.6% (2.6 mph).
Curved Aquaplaning
Remaining lateral acceleration
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 55.3 ft/s² | Best | |
| 54.5 ft/s² | -0.8 ft/s² | |
| 52.6 ft/s² | -2.7 ft/s² | |
| 51.7 ft/s² | -3.6 ft/s² | |
| 50.2 ft/s² | -5.1 ft/s² | |
| 50.1 ft/s² | -5.2 ft/s² | |
| 48.2 ft/s² | -7.1 ft/s² | |
| 47.3 ft/s² | -8.0 ft/s² | |
| 43.5 ft/s² | -11.8 ft/s² |
The difference between best and worst was 21.4% (11.8 ft/s²).
Value
1Rolling Resistance
Rolling resistance in kg t
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Extra fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.9 kg/t | Best | $0 | |
| 8.3 kg/t | +0.40 kg/t | $15 | |
| 8.3 kg/t | +0.40 kg/t | $15 | |
| 8.6 kg/t | +0.70 kg/t | $26 | |
| 9.1 kg/t | +1.20 kg/t | $45 | |
| 9.4 kg/t | +1.50 kg/t | $56 | |
| 9.5 kg/t | +1.60 kg/t | $60 | |
| 9.7 kg/t | +1.80 kg/t | $67 | |
| 9.8 kg/t | +1.90 kg/t | $71 |
The difference between best and worst was 24.1% (1.9 kg / t). Over 12,000 miles a year at $3.60/gal, the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 uses about 20 gal ($71) more fuel than the Kormoran Ultra High Performance.
Adjust the assumptions
Calculated estimates, not additional measurements. Use the controls to explore the assumptions. These calculators use the full test field, independently of your tire selection above.
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
- 50 → 12 mph
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