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2026 Autobild 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
- 245/45 R19
- Tires tested
- 20
- Disciplines
- 15
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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Dry
3Dry Braking
Dry braking in feet (62 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 108 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 111 ft | +3 ft | 14 mph | |
| 111 ft | +3 ft | 14 mph | |
| 112 ft | +4 ft | 16 mph | |
| 112 ft | +4 ft | 16 mph | |
| 113 ft | +5 ft | 17 mph | |
| 113 ft | +5 ft | 17 mph | |
| 113 ft | +5 ft | 17 mph | |
| 113 ft | +5 ft | 17 mph | |
| 113 ft | +5 ft | 17 mph | |
| 113 ft | +5 ft | 17 mph | |
| 113 ft | +5 ft | 18 mph | |
| 113 ft | +5 ft | 18 mph | |
| 114 ft | +6 ft | 18 mph | |
| 115 ft | +7 ft | 20 mph | |
| 115 ft | +7 ft | 20 mph | |
| 115 ft | +7 ft | 20 mph | |
| 115 ft | +7 ft | 21 mph | |
| 116 ft | +8 ft | 21 mph | |
| 116 ft | +8 ft | 21 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 7.6% (8 ft ≈ 0.6 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 would still be travelling at 21 mph when the Hankook Ventus Evo 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 63.1 mph | Best | |
| 62.9 mph | -0.2 mph | |
| 62.8 mph | -0.3 mph | |
| 62.6 mph | -0.5 mph | |
| 62.6 mph | -0.5 mph | |
| 62.5 mph | -0.6 mph | |
| 62.4 mph | -0.7 mph | |
| 62.3 mph | -0.8 mph | |
| 62.2 mph | -0.9 mph | |
| 62.1 mph | -1.0 mph | |
| 62.1 mph | -1.0 mph | |
| 62.1 mph | -1.0 mph | |
| 62.0 mph | -1.1 mph | |
| 62.0 mph | -1.1 mph | |
| 61.8 mph | -1.3 mph | |
| 61.8 mph | -1.3 mph | |
| 61.7 mph | -1.4 mph | |
| 61.5 mph | -1.6 mph | |
| 61.5 mph | -1.6 mph | |
| 61.2 mph | -1.9 mph |
All the tires in the Dry Handling test finished less than 3% apart.
Subj. Dry Handling
Subjective Dry Handling Score
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Points | Best | |
| 10 Points | Best | |
| 8.7 Points | -1.30 Points | |
| 8.7 Points | -1.30 Points | |
| 8.7 Points | -1.30 Points | |
| 8.7 Points | -1.30 Points | |
| 8 Points | -2.00 Points | |
| 8 Points | -2.00 Points | |
| 8 Points | -2.00 Points | |
| 8 Points | -2.00 Points | |
| 8 Points | -2.00 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -2.70 Points | |
| 6.7 Points | -3.30 Points | |
| 6.7 Points | -3.30 Points | |
| 6.7 Points | -3.30 Points | |
| 6.7 Points | -3.30 Points | |
| 6 Points | -4.00 Points | |
| 5.3 Points | -4.70 Points | |
| 5.3 Points | -4.70 Points | |
| 5.3 Points | -4.70 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 47% (4.7 Points).
Wet
6Wet Braking
Wet braking in feet (62 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 138 ft | +9 ft | 21 mph | |
| 139 ft | +10 ft | 21 mph | |
| 139 ft | +10 ft | 22 mph | |
| 139 ft | +10 ft | 22 mph | |
| 140 ft | +11 ft | 23 mph | |
| 141 ft | +12 ft | 23 mph | |
| 141 ft | +12 ft | 23 mph | |
| 142 ft | +13 ft | 24 mph | |
| 142 ft | +13 ft | 25 mph | |
| 143 ft | +14 ft | 25 mph | |
| 144 ft | +15 ft | 26 mph | |
| 145 ft | +16 ft | 26 mph | |
| 147 ft | +18 ft | 28 mph | |
| 148 ft | +19 ft | 28 mph | |
| 149 ft | +20 ft | 30 mph | |
| 151 ft | +22 ft | 31 mph | |
| 153 ft | +24 ft | 32 mph | |
| 155 ft | +26 ft | 33 mph | |
| 157 ft | +28 ft | 34 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 21.9% (28 ft ≈ 1.9 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 would still be travelling at 34 mph when the Linglong Sport Master 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 51.9 mph | Best | |
| 51.8 mph | -0.1 mph | |
| 51.4 mph | -0.5 mph | |
| 51.3 mph | -0.6 mph | |
| 51.3 mph | -0.6 mph | |
| 51.3 mph | -0.6 mph | |
| 51.2 mph | -0.7 mph | |
| 51.2 mph | -0.7 mph | |
| 51.1 mph | -0.8 mph | |
| 51.1 mph | -0.8 mph | |
| 51.1 mph | -0.8 mph | |
| 51.1 mph | -0.8 mph | |
| 51.0 mph | -0.9 mph | |
| 51.0 mph | -0.9 mph | |
| 50.8 mph | -1.1 mph | |
| 50.8 mph | -1.1 mph | |
| 50.5 mph | -1.4 mph | |
| 50.1 mph | -1.8 mph | |
| 50.1 mph | -1.8 mph | |
| 49.3 mph | -2.6 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 5% (2.6 mph).
Subj. Wet Handling
Subjective Wet Handling Score
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 8.7 Points | Best | |
| 8.7 Points | Best | |
| 8.7 Points | Best | |
| 8 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 8 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 8 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 8 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 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 | |
| 7.3 Points | -1.40 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -1.40 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -1.40 Points | |
| 6 Points | -2.70 Points | |
| 6 Points | -2.70 Points | |
| 5.3 Points | -3.40 Points | |
| 5.3 Points | -3.40 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 39.1% (3.4 Points).
Wet Circle
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 14.51 s | Best | |
| 14.6 s | +0.09 s | |
| 14.64 s | +0.13 s | |
| 14.68 s | +0.17 s | |
| 14.69 s | +0.18 s | |
| 14.7 s | +0.19 s | |
| 14.72 s | +0.21 s | |
| 14.73 s | +0.22 s | |
| 14.74 s | +0.23 s | |
| 14.74 s | +0.23 s | |
| 14.82 s | +0.31 s | |
| 14.82 s | +0.31 s | |
| 14.9 s | +0.39 s | |
| 14.95 s | +0.44 s | |
| 14.97 s | +0.46 s | |
| 15 s | +0.49 s | |
| 15.28 s | +0.77 s | |
| 15.29 s | +0.78 s | |
| 15.48 s | +0.97 s | |
| 15.51 s | +1.00 s |
The difference between best and worst was 6.9% (1 s).
Straight Aqua
Float Speed in mph
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 59.0 mph | Best | |
| 58.8 mph | -0.2 mph | |
| 58.7 mph | -0.3 mph | |
| 57.9 mph | -1.1 mph | |
| 57.8 mph | -1.2 mph | |
| 57.7 mph | -1.3 mph | |
| 57.7 mph | -1.3 mph | |
| 57.7 mph | -1.3 mph | |
| 57.7 mph | -1.3 mph | |
| 57.2 mph | -1.8 mph | |
| 56.9 mph | -2.1 mph | |
| 56.9 mph | -2.1 mph | |
| 56.6 mph | -2.4 mph | |
| 56.5 mph | -2.5 mph | |
| 56.2 mph | -2.8 mph | |
| 56.2 mph | -2.8 mph | |
| 56.2 mph | -2.8 mph | |
| 55.7 mph | -3.3 mph | |
| 55.5 mph | -3.5 mph | |
| 55.4 mph | -3.6 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 6% (3.6 mph).
Curved Aquaplaning
Remaining lateral acceleration
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 13.0 ft/s² | Best | |
| 12.6 ft/s² | -0.4 ft/s² | |
| 12.2 ft/s² | -0.8 ft/s² | |
| 11.8 ft/s² | -1.2 ft/s² | |
| 11.7 ft/s² | -1.3 ft/s² | |
| 11.6 ft/s² | -1.4 ft/s² | |
| 11.5 ft/s² | -1.5 ft/s² | |
| 11.4 ft/s² | -1.6 ft/s² | |
| 11.4 ft/s² | -1.6 ft/s² | |
| 11.4 ft/s² | -1.6 ft/s² | |
| 11.3 ft/s² | -1.7 ft/s² | |
| 11.2 ft/s² | -1.8 ft/s² | |
| 11.1 ft/s² | -1.9 ft/s² | |
| 11.1 ft/s² | -1.9 ft/s² | |
| 10.9 ft/s² | -2.1 ft/s² | |
| 10.8 ft/s² | -2.2 ft/s² | |
| 10.6 ft/s² | -2.4 ft/s² | |
| 10.4 ft/s² | -2.6 ft/s² | |
| 10.4 ft/s² | -2.6 ft/s² | |
| 10.2 ft/s² | -2.8 ft/s² |
The difference between best and worst was 21.9% (2.8 ft/s²).
Comfort
2Subj. Comfort
Subjective Comfort Score
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Points | Best | |
| 8 Points | Best | |
| 8 Points | Best | |
| 8 Points | Best | |
| 7.3 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 7.3 Points | -0.70 Points | |
| 6.7 Points | -1.30 Points | |
| 6.7 Points | -1.30 Points | |
| 6.7 Points | -1.30 Points |
The difference between best and worst was 16.3% (1.3 Points).
Noise
External noise in dB
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 70.6 dB | Best | |
| 70.8 dB | +0.20 dB | |
| 71 dB | +0.40 dB | |
| 71.1 dB | +0.50 dB | |
| 71.3 dB | +0.70 dB | |
| 71.7 dB | +1.10 dB | |
| 71.8 dB | +1.20 dB | |
| 71.8 dB | +1.20 dB | |
| 71.8 dB | +1.20 dB | |
| 71.8 dB | +1.20 dB | |
| 72 dB | +1.40 dB | |
| 72.4 dB | +1.80 dB | |
| 72.4 dB | +1.80 dB | |
| 72.5 dB | +1.90 dB | |
| 72.7 dB | +2.10 dB | |
| 73.1 dB | +2.50 dB | |
| 73.8 dB | +3.20 dB | |
| 74.1 dB | +3.50 dB | |
| 74.3 dB | +3.70 dB | |
| 75.2 dB | +4.60 dB |
The difference between best and worst was 6.5% (4.6 dB).
Value
4Wear
Predicted tread life in KM
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 39,662 miles | Best | |
| 37,077 miles | -2,585 miles | |
| 35,014 miles | -4,648 miles | |
| 34,989 miles | -4,673 miles | |
| 32,361 miles | -7,301 miles | |
| 32,224 miles | -7,438 miles | |
| 31,286 miles | -8,376 miles | |
| 31,218 miles | -8,444 miles | |
| 31,118 miles | -8,544 miles | |
| 31,081 miles | -8,581 miles | |
| 30,721 miles | -8,941 miles | |
| 30,155 miles | -9,507 miles | |
| 29,969 miles | -9,693 miles | |
| 29,708 miles | -9,954 miles | |
| 28,353 miles | -11,309 miles | |
| 27,850 miles | -11,812 miles | |
| 26,160 miles | -13,502 miles | |
| 24,650 miles | -15,012 miles | |
| 23,873 miles | -15,789 miles | |
| 22,102 miles | -17,560 miles |
The difference between best and worst was 44.3% (17,560 miles).
Value
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | cost per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.01 Price/1000 | Best | €26.22 | |
| 11.12 Price/1000 | +0.11 Price/1000 | €33.11 | |
| 11.75 Price/1000 | +0.74 Price/1000 | €26.89 | |
| 12.13 Price/1000 | +1.12 Price/1000 | €30.61 | |
| 12.2 Price/1000 | +1.19 Price/1000 | €36.66 | |
| 12.22 Price/1000 | +1.21 Price/1000 | €32.00 | |
| 12.44 Price/1000 | +1.43 Price/1000 | €31.78 | |
| 12.54 Price/1000 | +1.53 Price/1000 | €22.42 | |
| 12.65 Price/1000 | +1.64 Price/1000 | €39.32 | |
| 12.86 Price/1000 | +1.85 Price/1000 | €29.49 | |
| 14.03 Price/1000 | +3.02 Price/1000 | €46.89 | |
| 14.12 Price/1000 | +3.11 Price/1000 | €34.54 | |
| 15.18 Price/1000 | +4.17 Price/1000 | €31.83 | |
| 15.2 Price/1000 | +4.19 Price/1000 | €33.38 | |
| 15.42 Price/1000 | +4.41 Price/1000 | €34.98 | |
| 15.69 Price/1000 | +4.68 Price/1000 | €34.05 | |
| 15.84 Price/1000 | +4.83 Price/1000 | €41.19 | |
| 16.39 Price/1000 | +5.38 Price/1000 | €41.74 | |
| 16.4 Price/1000 | +5.39 Price/1000 | €41.68 | |
| 17.39 Price/1000 | +6.38 Price/1000 | €37.38 |
The difference between best and worst was 57.9% (6.38 Price/1000). Over 25,000 miles the cheapest tire to own (Kleber Dynaxer HP5) works out €612 cheaper than the most expensive (Yokohama Advan Sport V107).
How this is calculated
Assumes a typical car doing 29 mpg (rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €6.25 per gallon and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2026 test; financing costs are excluded.
Rolling Resistance
Rolling resistance in kg t
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Extra fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.67 kg/t | Best | $0 | |
| 7.48 kg/t | +0.81 kg/t | $36 | |
| 7.56 kg/t | +0.89 kg/t | $39 | |
| 7.65 kg/t | +0.98 kg/t | $43 | |
| 7.69 kg/t | +1.02 kg/t | $45 | |
| 7.7 kg/t | +1.03 kg/t | $45 | |
| 7.71 kg/t | +1.04 kg/t | $46 | |
| 7.83 kg/t | +1.16 kg/t | $51 | |
| 7.97 kg/t | +1.30 kg/t | $57 | |
| 8.04 kg/t | +1.37 kg/t | $60 | |
| 8.08 kg/t | +1.41 kg/t | $62 | |
| 8.15 kg/t | +1.48 kg/t | $65 | |
| 8.33 kg/t | +1.66 kg/t | $73 | |
| 8.61 kg/t | +1.94 kg/t | $85 | |
| 8.7 kg/t | +2.03 kg/t | $89 | |
| 8.74 kg/t | +2.07 kg/t | $91 | |
| 8.74 kg/t | +2.07 kg/t | $91 | |
| 8.99 kg/t | +2.32 kg/t | $102 | |
| 9.15 kg/t | +2.48 kg/t | $109 | |
| 10.1 kg/t | +3.43 kg/t | $151 |
The difference between best and worst was 51.4% (3.43 kg / t). Over 12,000 miles a year at $3.60/gal, the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 uses about 42 gal ($151) more fuel than the Kleber Dynaxer HP5.
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.
Abrasion
Total weight loss after wear test in grams
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 1122 g | Best | |
| 1302 g | +180.00 g | |
| 1305 g | +183.00 g | |
| 1320 g | +198.00 g | |
| 1353 g | +231.00 g | |
| 1386 g | +264.00 g | |
| 1455 g | +333.00 g | |
| 1470 g | +348.00 g | |
| 1521 g | +399.00 g | |
| 1533 g | +411.00 g | |
| 1605 g | +483.00 g | |
| 1617 g | +495.00 g | |
| 1656 g | +534.00 g | |
| 1713 g | +591.00 g | |
| 1719 g | +597.00 g | |
| 1734 g | +612.00 g | |
| 1791 g | +669.00 g | |
| 1794 g | +672.00 g | |
| 1875 g | +753.00 g | |
| 2022 g | +900.00 g |
The difference between best and worst was 80.2% (900 g).
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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