While technically this is the second tire test of the 2026 summer tire testing season, I always think of the AutoBild mega test as the true start to the summer tire test season. It's our first opportunity to see how 50 tires available in 245/45 R19 do in a massive dry and wet braking test!
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
- 49.7 → 0.0 mph
And as always, it's an interesting start to the year. This 245/45 R19 tire size fitted to a BMW 5 Series has resulted in a mix of premium touring and ultra high performance tires in the same test. This should give the ultra high performance tires an edge in this braking test; however, as we move on to the full test, which the top 20 tires get carried through to, the added components of things like noise, comfort, rolling resistance, and tread wear will in theory bring the balance back to the premium touring tires.
The other interesting thing to note is that there are some surprise updates. We've seen before that the Linglong Sport Master is very good in braking tests, and once again it finishes as the overall best, with a 2 ft advantage to second best, which is incredible.
The Hankook Ventus Evo performs well once again. This tire seems to be an excellent product from Hankook all round, and then you have Nexen, Kumho, and Giti in third to fifth place. It's not until sixth place that you see a traditional premium brand, which is the Continental Premium Contact 7, closely followed by the Pirelli Cinturato C3 and the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
I am incredibly excited for the full test, which should be out in two weeks, so keep an eye on the site. Below is the data. Pay particular attention to the residual speed calculator below, it shows the stopping distance between the best and the worst tire in wet braking, from a highway speed of 81 mph is nearly 131ft. This means that where you are stopped on the best tire, you will still be doing nearly 50 mph at the point of impact on the worst tire.
The right tire really does make a difference.
Dry
Dry 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 | |
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| 114 ft | +6 ft | 18 mph | |
| 115 ft | +7 ft | 20 mph | |
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| 115 ft | +7 ft | 21 mph | |
| 116 ft | +8 ft | 21 mph | |
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| 116 ft | +8 ft | 22 mph | |
| 117 ft | +9 ft | 23 mph | |
| 117 ft | +9 ft | 23 mph | |
| 118 ft | +10 ft | 24 mph | |
| 119 ft | +11 ft | 25 mph | |
| 119 ft | +11 ft | 25 mph | |
| 119 ft | +11 ft | 25 mph | |
| 121 ft | +13 ft | 26 mph | |
| 121 ft | +13 ft | 26 mph | |
30Avon ZX7 |
121 ft | +13 ft | 27 mph |
| 122 ft | +14 ft | 27 mph | |
| 123 ft | +15 ft | 28 mph | |
| 123 ft | +15 ft | 28 mph | |
| 123 ft | +15 ft | 29 mph | |
| 123 ft | +15 ft | 29 mph | |
| 123 ft | +15 ft | 29 mph | |
| 124 ft | +16 ft | 29 mph | |
| 124 ft | +16 ft | 29 mph | |
| 125 ft | +17 ft | 30 mph | |
| 126 ft | +18 ft | 30 mph | |
| 126 ft | +18 ft | 31 mph | |
| 126 ft | +18 ft | 31 mph | |
| 127 ft | +19 ft | 31 mph | |
| 127 ft | +19 ft | 31 mph | |
| 127 ft | +19 ft | 31 mph | |
| 128 ft | +20 ft | 32 mph | |
| 128 ft | +20 ft | 32 mph | |
| 129 ft | +21 ft | 33 mph | |
| 130 ft | +22 ft | 33 mph | |
| 141 ft | +33 ft | 39 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 31.1% (33 ft ≈ 2.3 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Accelera PHI would still be travelling at 39 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.
Wet
Wet Braking
Wet braking in feet (50 - 0 mph)
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Residual speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 ft | Best | 0 mph | |
| 89 ft | +6 ft | 21 mph | |
| 89 ft | +6 ft | 21 mph | |
| 89 ft | +6 ft | 21 mph | |
| 89 ft | +6 ft | 22 mph | |
| 90 ft | +7 ft | 22 mph | |
| 90 ft | +7 ft | 23 mph | |
| 91 ft | +8 ft | 24 mph | |
| 91 ft | +8 ft | 24 mph | |
| 91 ft | +8 ft | 24 mph | |
| 92 ft | +9 ft | 25 mph | |
| 92 ft | +9 ft | 26 mph | |
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| 93 ft | +10 ft | 26 mph | |
| 94 ft | +11 ft | 28 mph | |
| 94 ft | +11 ft | 28 mph | |
| 95 ft | +12 ft | 29 mph | |
| 96 ft | +13 ft | 30 mph | |
| 97 ft | +14 ft | 31 mph | |
| 98 ft | +15 ft | 32 mph | |
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| 99 ft | +16 ft | 33 mph | |
| 99 ft | +16 ft | 33 mph | |
| 100 ft | +17 ft | 33 mph | |
| 100 ft | +17 ft | 33 mph | |
| 100 ft | +17 ft | 34 mph | |
| 101 ft | +18 ft | 34 mph | |
| 102 ft | +19 ft | 35 mph | |
| 102 ft | +19 ft | 35 mph | |
31Avon ZX7 |
102 ft | +19 ft | 35 mph |
| 104 ft | +21 ft | 36 mph | |
| 107 ft | +24 ft | 38 mph | |
| 107 ft | +24 ft | 38 mph | |
| 108 ft | +25 ft | 39 mph | |
| 108 ft | +25 ft | 39 mph | |
| 108 ft | +25 ft | 39 mph | |
| 108 ft | +25 ft | 39 mph | |
| 109 ft | +26 ft | 39 mph | |
| 111 ft | +28 ft | 40 mph | |
| 111 ft | +28 ft | 41 mph | |
| 112 ft | +29 ft | 41 mph | |
| 112 ft | +29 ft | 41 mph | |
| 113 ft | +30 ft | 41 mph | |
| 113 ft | +30 ft | 42 mph | |
| 116 ft | +33 ft | 43 mph | |
| 118 ft | +35 ft | 44 mph | |
| 121 ft | +38 ft | 45 mph | |
| 122 ft | +39 ft | 45 mph | |
| 132 ft | +49 ft | 49 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 59.5% (49 ft ≈ 3.3 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Accelera PHI would still be travelling at 49 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.
Results
Linglong Sport Master
245/45 R19 102Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 2nd / 50 | 111 ft | +3 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 1st / 50 | 83 ft | Best in this discipline |
- EU Label
- C/A/69
Hankook Ventus Evo
245/45 R19 102Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 1st / 50 | 108 ft | Best in this discipline |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 2nd / 50 | 89 ft | +6 ft |
- EU Label
- C/A/70
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
245/45 R19 102Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 2nd / 50 | 111 ft | +3 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 3rd / 50 | 89 ft | +6 ft |
- EU Label
- C/A/71
Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
245/45 R19 102Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 9th / 50 | 113 ft | +5 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 3rd / 50 | 89 ft | +6 ft |
- EU Label
- C/A/72
Giti GitiSport S2+
245/45 R19 102Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 6th / 50 | 113 ft | +5 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 5th / 50 | 89 ft | +6 ft |
- EU Label
- C/A/70
Continental PremiumContact 7
245/45 R19 102Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 6th / 50 | 113 ft | +5 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 6th / 50 | 90 ft | +7 ft |
- EU Label
- C/A/72
Pirelli Cinturato C3
245/45 R19 102Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 6th / 50 | 113 ft | +5 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 8th / 50 | 91 ft | +8 ft |
- EU Label
- B/A/71
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
245/45 R19 102Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 12th / 50 | 113 ft | +5 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 7th / 50 | 90 ft | +7 ft |
- EU Label
- C/A/70
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
245/45 R19 102Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 9th / 50 | 113 ft | +5 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 9th / 50 | 91 ft | +8 ft |
- EU Label
- C/A/72
Nokian Powerproof 2
245/45 R19 102Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 9th / 50 | 113 ft | +5 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 12th / 50 | 92 ft | +9 ft |
- EU Label
- B/A/70
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
245/45 R19 102Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 12th / 50 | 113 ft | +5 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 14th / 50 | 93 ft | +10 ft |
- EU Label
- C/A/72
GT Radial SportActive 2 EVO
245/45 R19 102Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 16th / 50 | 115 ft | +7 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 11th / 50 | 92 ft | +9 ft |
- EU Label
- C/A/69
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
245/45 R19 102Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 5th / 50 | 112 ft | +4 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 16th / 50 | 94 ft | +11 ft |
- EU Label
- C/A/72
Falken Azenis FK520
245/45 R19 102Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 19th / 50 | 116 ft | +8 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 10th / 50 | 91 ft | +8 ft |
- EU Label
- C/A/70
Maxxis Victra Sport 6
245/45 R19 102Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 17th / 50 | 115 ft | +7 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 15th / 50 | 94 ft | +11 ft |
- EU Label
- C/A/72
Toyo Proxes Sport 2
245/45 R19 102Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 14th / 50 | 114 ft | +6 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 19th / 50 | 97 ft | +14 ft |
- EU Label
- C/A/71
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
245/45 R19 102Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 19th / 50 | 116 ft | +8 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 17th / 50 | 95 ft | +12 ft |
- EU Label
- C/A/72
Yokohama Advan Sport V107
245/45 R19 102Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 4th / 50 | 112 ft | +4 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 27th / 50 | 100 ft | +17 ft |
- EU Label
- D/A/71
Kleber Dynaxer HP5
245/45 R19 102Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 15th / 50 | 115 ft | +7 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 20th / 50 | 98 ft | +15 ft |
- EU Label
- B/A/70
Sava Intensa UHP 2
245/45 R19 102Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 18th / 50 | 115 ft | +7 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 23rd / 50 | 99 ft | +16 ft |
- EU Label
- B/A/71
Fulda SportControl 2
245/45 R19 102Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 21st / 50 | 116 ft | +8 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 20th / 50 | 98 ft | +15 ft |
- EU Label
- B/A/71
Semperit Speed Life 3
245/45 R19 102Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 32nd / 50 | 123 ft | +15 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 12th / 50 | 92 ft | +9 ft |
- EU Label
- C/B/72
Firestone Firehawk Sport
245/45 R19 102Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 22nd / 50 | 117 ft | +9 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 20th / 50 | 98 ft | +15 ft |
- EU Label
- B/A/70
Uniroyal RainSport 5
245/45 R19 102Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 32nd / 50 | 123 ft | +15 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 18th / 50 | 96 ft | +13 ft |
- EU Label
- C/A/72
Ceat SportDrive
245/45 R19 102Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 25th / 50 | 119 ft | +11 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 25th / 50 | 100 ft | +17 ft |
- EU Label
- C/A/71
Delinte DS2
245/45 R19 102Y XLCategory scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 25th / 50 | 119 ft | +11 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 25th / 50 | 100 ft | +17 ft |
- EU Label
- B/B/71
BFGoodrich Advantage 2
245/45 R19 102Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 22nd / 50 | 117 ft | +9 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 30th / 50 | 102 ft | +19 ft |
- EU Label
- B/A/70
Landspider Sportraxx UHP
245/45 R19 102Y XLCategory scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 24th / 50 | 118 ft | +10 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 29th / 50 | 102 ft | +19 ft |
- EU Label
- C/B/72
Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport
245/45 R19 102Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 27th / 50 | 119 ft | +11 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 28th / 50 | 101 ft | +18 ft |
- EU Label
- C/A/70
Avon ZX7
245/45 R19 102Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 30th / 50 | 121 ft | +13 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 31st / 50 | 102 ft | +19 ft |
- EU Label
- C/A/69
Radar Dimax R8+
245/45 R19 102Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 38th / 50 | 124 ft | +16 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 23rd / 50 | 99 ft | +16 ft |
- EU Label
- C/A/72
CST Adreno AD R9
245/45 R19 102Y XLCategory scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 28th / 50 | 121 ft | +13 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 32nd / 50 | 104 ft | +21 ft |
- EU Label
- C/A/71
Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport
245/45 R19 102Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 28th / 50 | 121 ft | +13 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 39th / 50 | 109 ft | +26 ft |
- EU Label
- C/A/72
Landsail RapidDragon
245/45 R19 102Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 31st / 50 | 122 ft | +14 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 35th / 50 | 108 ft | +25 ft |
- EU Label
- B/B/70
Minerva Radial F 205
245/45 R19 102Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 39th / 50 | 125 ft | +17 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 36th / 50 | 108 ft | +25 ft |
- EU Label
- C/B/71
Viking Protech Newgen
245/45 R19 102Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 40th / 50 | 126 ft | +18 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 34th / 50 | 107 ft | +24 ft |
- EU Label
- C/B/72
Sportiva Performance 2
245/45 R19 102Y XLCategory scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 41st / 50 | 126 ft | +18 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 33rd / 50 | 107 ft | +24 ft |
- EU Label
- C/B/72
Imperial Ecosport 2
245/45 R19 102Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 43rd / 50 | 127 ft | +19 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 36th / 50 | 108 ft | +25 ft |
- EU Label
- C/B/71
Tomason SportRace
245/45 R19 102Y XLCategory scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 34th / 50 | 123 ft | +15 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 42nd / 50 | 112 ft | +29 ft |
- EU Label
- C/B/69
Tracmax X Privilo TX3
245/45 R19 102Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 34th / 50 | 123 ft | +15 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 42nd / 50 | 112 ft | +29 ft |
- EU Label
- C/B/69
Matador Hectorra 5
245/45 R19 102Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 46th / 50 | 128 ft | +20 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 36th / 50 | 108 ft | +25 ft |
- EU Label
- C/B/72
Sentury Qirin 990
245/45 R19 102Y XLCategory scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 34th / 50 | 123 ft | +15 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 44th / 50 | 113 ft | +30 ft |
- EU Label
- B/A/71
Aplus A610
245/45 R19 102Y XLCategory scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 41st / 50 | 126 ft | +18 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 40th / 50 | 111 ft | +28 ft |
- EU Label
- C/B/71
Rotalla RU01 S Pace
245/45 R19 102Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 37th / 50 | 124 ft | +16 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 45th / 50 | 113 ft | +30 ft |
- EU Label
- C/B/69
Momo Toprun M300 AS Sport
245/45 R19 102Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 43rd / 50 | 127 ft | +19 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 41st / 50 | 111 ft | +28 ft |
- EU Label
- D/A/69
Marshal MU12
245/45 R19 102Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 43rd / 50 | 127 ft | +19 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 46th / 50 | 116 ft | +33 ft |
- EU Label
- D/B/72
Nankang Green Sport Eco 2+
245/45 R19 102Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 48th / 50 | 129 ft | +21 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 47th / 50 | 118 ft | +35 ft |
- EU Label
- C/B/72
Dynamo STREET H MU02
245/45 R19 102Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 47th / 50 | 128 ft | +20 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 48th / 50 | 121 ft | +38 ft |
- EU Label
- C/B/72
Austone Athena SP 303
245/45 R19 102Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 49th / 50 | 130 ft | +22 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 49th / 50 | 122 ft | +39 ft |
- EU Label
- C/C/72
Accelera PHI
245/45 R19 102Y XL
Category scores (% of best)
All discipline results (2)
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 | 50th / 50 | 141 ft | +33 ft |
| Wet BrakingLower is better | 50th / 50 | 132 ft | +49 ft |
- EU Label
- C/C/70
Here is an overview with the results
https://reifenpresse.de/2026/03/04/gutes-bremsen-reicht-nicht-immer-zum-sieg-beim-autobild-sommerreifentest/
Hankkook wins but the last Hankooks I saw had max. a minimum of rim protection,so I think the Evo is not good for my wheels.
Wonder about that the Cinturato C3 is available in these size, I would more think the PZ5 is in this area.
Wow, so braking distance only is not a test that would show the difference between premium and budget brands anymore.
I am looking forward to the extended Auto Bild test.
German ADAC also tested summer tires and while the Linglong Sport Master was the very best on wet roads it came dead last overall.
https://www.adac.de/rund-ums-fahrzeug/ausstattung-technik-zubehoer/reifen/reifentest/sommerreifen/225-50-r17-2026/
I'm just writing up this test for the site now. Should be live in an hour or two!