Test Charts / Auto Bild Sportscars
2026 Autobild Sports Cars 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
- 255/35 R19
- Tires tested
- 8
- Disciplines
- 9
- Test vehicle
- BMW Z4
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
2Dry Braking
Dry braking in feet (62 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 112 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 113 ft | +1 ft | 6 mph | |
| 115 ft | +3 ft | 12 mph | |
| 116 ft | +4 ft | 15 mph | |
| 116 ft | +4 ft | 15 mph | |
| 118 ft | +6 ft | 18 mph | |
| 119 ft | +7 ft | 19 mph | |
| 119 ft | +7 ft | 19 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 6.1% (7 ft ≈ 0.5 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S would still be travelling at 19 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 Average Speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 67.4 mph | Best | |
| 67.0 mph | -0.4 mph | |
| 66.5 mph | -0.9 mph | |
| 66.5 mph | -0.9 mph | |
| 66.4 mph | -1.0 mph | |
| 65.9 mph | -1.5 mph | |
| 65.9 mph | -1.5 mph | |
| 64.1 mph | -3.3 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 4.9% (3.3 mph).
Wet
4Wet Braking
Wet braking in feet (62 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 139 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 144 ft | +5 ft | 15 mph | |
| 151 ft | +12 ft | 22 mph | |
| 152 ft | +13 ft | 23 mph | |
| 153 ft | +14 ft | 24 mph | |
| 154 ft | +15 ft | 25 mph | |
| 155 ft | +16 ft | 26 mph | |
| 169 ft | +30 ft | 34 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 21.5% (30 ft ≈ 2 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport would still be travelling at 34 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.
Wet Handling
Wet Handling Average Speed
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 49.0 mph | Best | |
| 47.5 mph | -1.5 mph | |
| 46.7 mph | -2.3 mph | |
| 45.5 mph | -3.5 mph | |
| 44.7 mph | -4.3 mph | |
| 44.2 mph | -4.8 mph | |
| 43.7 mph | -5.3 mph | |
| 39.5 mph | -9.5 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 19.5% (9.5 mph).
Wet Circle
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 12.5 s | Best | |
| 12.6 s | +0.10 s | |
| 12.7 s | +0.20 s | |
| 13.3 s | +0.80 s | |
| 14 s | +1.50 s | |
| 14 s | +1.50 s | |
| 14.3 s | +1.80 s | |
| 14.9 s | +2.40 s |
The difference between best and worst was 19.2% (2.4 s).
Straight Aqua
Float Speed in mph
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 56.0 mph | Best | |
| 55.2 mph | -0.8 mph | |
| 55.0 mph | -1.0 mph | |
| 54.9 mph | -1.1 mph | |
| 54.9 mph | -1.1 mph | |
| 54.6 mph | -1.4 mph | |
| 54.4 mph | -1.6 mph | |
| 54.3 mph | -1.7 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 3.1% (1.7 mph).
Comfort
2Subj. Comfort
Subjective Comfort Score
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 8.7 Points | Best | |
| 8.7 Points | Best | |
| 8 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 8 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 8 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -1.40 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -1.40 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -1.40 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 16.1% (1.4 Points).
Noise
External noise in dB
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 70.9 dB | Best | |
| 72 dB | +1.10 dB | |
| 72 dB | +1.10 dB | |
| 72.6 dB | +1.70 dB | |
| 72.6 dB | +1.70 dB | |
| 73.4 dB | +2.50 dB | |
| 74 dB | +3.10 dB | |
| 74.2 dB | +3.30 dB |
The difference between best and worst was 4.7% (3.3 dB).
Value
1Rolling Resistance
Rolling resistance in kg t
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Extra fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.29 kg/t | Best | $0 | |
| 8.5 kg/t | +0.21 kg/t | $7 | |
| 8.69 kg/t | +0.40 kg/t | $14 | |
| 9.21 kg/t | +0.92 kg/t | $33 | |
| 9.59 kg/t | +1.30 kg/t | $46 | |
| 9.65 kg/t | +1.36 kg/t | $48 | |
| 9.73 kg/t | +1.44 kg/t | $51 | |
| 10.31 kg/t | +2.02 kg/t | $72 |
The difference between best and worst was 24.4% (2.02 kg / t). Over 12,000 miles a year at $3.60/gal, the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport uses about 20 gal ($72) more fuel than the Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129.
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
- 62.1 → 0.0 mph
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