Auto Bild Allrad tested nine summer tires in size 255/45 R 19, a popular fitment for AWD SUVs such as the VW Tiguan, Audi Q3, Seat Tarraco, Tesla Model Y, and Volvo XC40. Wet and dry tests were carried out at the Goodyear test facility in Mireval, southern France, while off-road handling was assessed on the rally course at Drive Control in nearby Monteils. In addition to the standard wet and dry tests, the tires were evaluated in off-road handling on gravel and traction tests on grass, gravel, and sand - which is an interesting choice given the high performance and summer nature of these products!

Test setup & methodology

The test setting, the conditions recorded and how the results contribute to the score.

Recorded test conditions

Dry Braking: 62.1 → 0.0 mph
Wet Braking: 62.1 → 0.0 mph

The Hankook Ventus evo, a brand-new product, took the overall win with the strongest wet performance in the field and dominant off-road traction on grass and gravel. Bridgestone's Potenza Sport Evo and the Vredestein Ultrac Pro tied for second, with the Bridgestone standing out for its dynamic handling on both dry tarmac and gravel, and the Vredestein offering the lowest rolling resistance and noise levels at a fair price. At the other end of the table, the Giti GitiSport S2+ finished last with notably weak wet performance - its wet braking distance was nearly ten meters longer than the Hankook's - earning only a "satisfactory" rating.

The off-road results are worth examining separately, because the tests behave quite differently from each other. The gravel handling course produced almost no useful separation - the spread from first to last is just 0.9 mph across all nine tires.

The traction tests tell a more interesting story. The Hankook is a clear outlier on grass, pulling roughly 30% more force than the next-best tire, and it leads on gravel traction by a smaller but still notable margin. However, it drops to seventh on sand - and this pattern repeats across the field. Sand traction rankings are largely inverted compared to grass and gravel: the Falken leads on sand but finishes last on gravel traction, while the Hankook dominates grass and gravel but is weak on sand.

For most buyers in this SUV segment, the wet and dry results will be far more relevant - the off-road traction tests produce some genuine differences, but the gravel handling test adds little to the overall picture. I'm sure it was a lot of fun to test though.

Dry

The Falken posted the shortest dry braking distance, narrowly ahead of the Hankook and Goodyear. The Toyo and Giti had the longest stopping distances, though the overall spread across all nine tires is relatively tight.

Dry Braking
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
1Falken Azenis FK520	107 ft	Best	0 mph
2Hankook Ventus Evo	108 ft	+1 ft	8 mph
3Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	108 ft	+1 ft	9 mph
4Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo	109 ft	+2 ft	11 mph
5Vredestein Ultrac Pro	110 ft	+3 ft	13 mph
6Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV	112 ft	+5 ft	17 mph
7Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72	113 ft	+6 ft	19 mph
8Giti GitiSport S2+	113 ft	+6 ft	19 mph
9Toyo Proxes Sport 2	114 ft	+7 ft	20 mph

The difference between best and worst was 6.5% (7 ft ≈ 0.5 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Toyo Proxes Sport 2 would still be travelling at 20 mph when the Falken Azenis FK520 had stopped.

Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.

The Bridgestone was clearly the fastest tire on the dry handling course, pulling ahead of the Toyo in second by a comfortable margin. The Falken was slowest, which the testers attributed to delayed steering response and weak side guidance - a notable contrast to its braking strength.

Dry Handling
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo	66.2 mph	Best
2Toyo Proxes Sport 2	65.2 mph	-1.0 mph
3Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72	65.0 mph	-1.2 mph
4Hankook Ventus Evo	64.9 mph	-1.3 mph
5Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV	64.6 mph	-1.6 mph
6Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	64.6 mph	-1.6 mph
7Giti GitiSport S2+	64.4 mph	-1.8 mph
8Vredestein Ultrac Pro	64.1 mph	-2.1 mph
9Falken Azenis FK520	63.6 mph	-2.6 mph

The difference between best and worst was 3.9% (2.6 mph).

Wet

The Hankook set the benchmark in wet braking, and the Giti was a distant last - the gap between them is nearly ten meters, which is a large spread for a single tire size. The Falken and Vredestein were close behind the Hankook.

Wet Braking
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
1Hankook Ventus Evo	165 ft	Best	0 mph
2Falken Azenis FK520	168 ft	+3 ft	12 mph
3Vredestein Ultrac Pro	170 ft	+5 ft	14 mph
4Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo	172 ft	+7 ft	16 mph
5Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV	174 ft	+9 ft	18 mph
6Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	175 ft	+10 ft	20 mph
7Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72	178 ft	+13 ft	22 mph
8Toyo Proxes Sport 2	182 ft	+17 ft	25 mph
9Giti GitiSport S2+	197 ft	+32 ft	32 mph

The difference between best and worst was 19.7% (32 ft ≈ 2.2 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Giti GitiSport S2+ would still be travelling at 32 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.

The Hankook also led wet handling, just ahead of the Bridgestone. The Giti again finished last, and the testers noted it starts sliding early in wet conditions. These two tests together highlight how far the Giti falls behind the leaders on a wet road.

Wet Handling
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Hankook Ventus Evo	55.4 mph	Best
2Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo	55.2 mph	-0.2 mph
3Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	54.6 mph	-0.8 mph
4Vredestein Ultrac Pro	54.1 mph	-1.3 mph
5Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV	53.9 mph	-1.5 mph
6Toyo Proxes Sport 2	53.7 mph	-1.7 mph
6Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72	53.7 mph	-1.7 mph
8Falken Azenis FK520	53.7 mph	-1.7 mph
9Giti GitiSport S2+	52.1 mph	-3.3 mph

The difference between best and worst was 5.9% (3.3 mph).

The Bridgestone posted the fastest wet circle time, with the Hankook close behind. The Giti was slowest, consistent with its weak results across all the wet tests.

Wet Circle
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo	19.9 s	Best
2Hankook Ventus Evo	20.1 s	+0.20 s
3Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV	20.4 s	+0.50 s
3Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	20.4 s	+0.50 s
5Falken Azenis FK520	20.7 s	+0.80 s
5Toyo Proxes Sport 2	20.7 s	+0.80 s
7Vredestein Ultrac Pro	20.8 s	+0.90 s
7Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72	20.8 s	+0.90 s
9Giti GitiSport S2+	21.2 s	+1.30 s

The difference between best and worst was 6.5% (1.3 s).

The Michelin had the highest aquaplaning float speed by a clear margin, making it the strongest performer in straight-line aquaplaning. The Goodyear was last - an unusual result for a tire that performed well in the other wet tests.

Straight Aqua
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV	56.5 mph	Best
2Toyo Proxes Sport 2	55.9 mph	-0.6 mph
3Vredestein Ultrac Pro	55.5 mph	-1.0 mph
4Hankook Ventus Evo	55.1 mph	-1.4 mph
5Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo	54.2 mph	-2.3 mph
6Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72	54.1 mph	-2.4 mph
7Falken Azenis FK520	53.1 mph	-3.4 mph
8Giti GitiSport S2+	53.0 mph	-3.5 mph
9Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	52.7 mph	-3.8 mph

The difference between best and worst was 6.7% (3.8 mph).

In curved aquaplaning, the Toyo recorded the highest lateral grip, just ahead of the Hankook and Michelin. The Falken was weakest here, which adds to its mixed wet performance - strong in braking but limited in aquaplaning resistance.

Curved Aquaplaning
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Toyo Proxes Sport 2	8.4 ft/s²	Best
2Hankook Ventus Evo	8.3 ft/s²	-0.1 ft/s²
3Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV	8.3 ft/s²	-0.1 ft/s²
4Vredestein Ultrac Pro	8.2 ft/s²	-0.2 ft/s²
5Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72	7.9 ft/s²	-0.5 ft/s²
5Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo	7.9 ft/s²	-0.5 ft/s²
7Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	7.7 ft/s²	-0.7 ft/s²
8Giti GitiSport S2+	7.7 ft/s²	-0.7 ft/s²
9Falken Azenis FK520	7.2 ft/s²	-1.2 ft/s²

The difference between best and worst was 14.8% (1.2 ft/s²).

Off road

The gravel handling course produced very little separation - just 0.9 mph between the fastest and slowest tires. At this level the differences are essentially negligible, and the ranking shouldn't carry much weight in a buying decision.

Gravel Handling
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo	39.9 mph	Best
2Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	39.7 mph	-0.2 mph
3Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72	39.6 mph	-0.3 mph
4Vredestein Ultrac Pro	39.5 mph	-0.4 mph
5Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV	39.4 mph	-0.5 mph
6Hankook Ventus Evo	39.3 mph	-0.6 mph
7Falken Azenis FK520	39.3 mph	-0.6 mph
8Giti GitiSport S2+	39.1 mph	-0.8 mph
9Toyo Proxes Sport 2	39.0 mph	-0.9 mph

All the tires in the Gravel Handling test finished less than 3% apart.

Gravel traction showed more meaningful differences. The Hankook led by a notable margin, followed by the Michelin and Kumho. The Falken was weakest on this surface.

Gravel Traction
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Hankook Ventus Evo	2,572 lbf	Best
2Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV	2,442 lbf	-130 lbf
3Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72	2,430 lbf	-142 lbf
4Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	2,385 lbf	-187 lbf
5Giti GitiSport S2+	2,384 lbf	-188 lbf
6Toyo Proxes Sport 2	2,335 lbf	-237 lbf
7Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo	2,293 lbf	-279 lbf
8Vredestein Ultrac Pro	2,249 lbf	-323 lbf
9Falken Azenis FK520	2,233 lbf	-339 lbf

The difference between best and worst was 13.2% (339 lbf).

Sand traction rankings are largely inverted compared to gravel - the Falken led here by a clear margin despite finishing last in gravel traction, while the Hankook dropped to seventh. This suggests the two surfaces reward fundamentally different tire characteristics.

Sand Traction
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Falken Azenis FK520	2,410 lbf	Best
2Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	2,319 lbf	-91 lbf
3Vredestein Ultrac Pro	2,281 lbf	-129 lbf
4Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72	2,252 lbf	-158 lbf
5Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV	2,234 lbf	-176 lbf
6Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo	2,000 lbf	-410 lbf
7Hankook Ventus Evo	1,911 lbf	-499 lbf
8Toyo Proxes Sport 2	1,908 lbf	-502 lbf
9Giti GitiSport S2+	1,865 lbf	-545 lbf

The difference between best and worst was 22.6% (545 lbf).

The Hankook was dominant on grass, pulling roughly 30% more force than the second-best tire, the Bridgestone. The remaining seven tires were clustered closely together, making the Hankook a significant outlier on this surface.

Grass Traction
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Hankook Ventus Evo	838 lbf	Best
2Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo	647 lbf	-191 lbf
3Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	644 lbf	-194 lbf
4Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV	598 lbf	-240 lbf
4Falken Azenis FK520	598 lbf	-240 lbf
6Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72	581 lbf	-257 lbf
6Giti GitiSport S2+	581 lbf	-257 lbf
8Vredestein Ultrac Pro	573 lbf	-265 lbf
9Toyo Proxes Sport 2	565 lbf	-273 lbf

The difference between best and worst was 32.6% (273 lbf).

Comfort

The Vredestein was the quietest tire at both test speeds, and the testers specifically called it out as the best in the field for noise. The Kumho was the loudest at 50 mph. The spread is moderate - noticeable in back-to-back testing but unlikely to be dramatic in everyday driving.

Noise
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	67 dB	Best
2Vredestein Ultrac Pro	69.1 dB	+2.10 dB
3Hankook Ventus Evo	70.6 dB	+3.60 dB
4Toyo Proxes Sport 2	71 dB	+4.00 dB
5Falken Azenis FK520	71.3 dB	+4.30 dB
6Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV	71.7 dB	+4.70 dB
6Giti GitiSport S2+	71.7 dB	+4.70 dB
8Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo	72.4 dB	+5.40 dB
9Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72	72.9 dB	+5.90 dB

The difference between best and worst was 8.8% (5.9 dB).

Value

The Vredestein recorded the lowest rolling resistance, well ahead of the Goodyear in second. The Bridgestone was the least efficient, which combined with its high purchase price makes it the most expensive tire to run overall despite its strong performance results.

Rolling Resistance
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best	Extra fuel / year
1Vredestein Ultrac Pro	6.92 kg/t	Best	$0
2Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	7.24 kg/t	+0.32 kg/t	$14
3Falken Azenis FK520	7.35 kg/t	+0.43 kg/t	$18
4Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72	7.62 kg/t	+0.70 kg/t	$30
5Giti GitiSport S2+	7.68 kg/t	+0.76 kg/t	$32
6Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV	8.07 kg/t	+1.15 kg/t	$49
7Hankook Ventus Evo	8.15 kg/t	+1.23 kg/t	$52
8Toyo Proxes Sport 2	8.25 kg/t	+1.33 kg/t	$56
9Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo	8.57 kg/t	+1.65 kg/t	$70

The difference between best and worst was 23.8% (1.65 kg / t). Over 12,000 miles a year at $3.60/gal, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo uses about 19 gal ($70) more fuel than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.

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Results

The Hankook Ventus evo takes the overall win on the strength of its wet and off-road performance, with the Bridgestone and Vredestein sharing second place - the Bridgestone for outright handling and the Vredestein for efficiency and balance.

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The Hankook Ventus evo is a brand-new tire that takes the test win with the best wet performance in the field. It secured top positions in both wet handling and wet braking, and in the off-road traction tests it pulled away from the competition on grass and gravel by a significant margin. Dry handling and dry braking are both near the front of the group. The article identifies its main weakness as limited traction on sand. The testers highlight a good price-to-performance ratio.

Dry98.5%

Wet99.4%

Off road94.5%

Comfort94.9%

Rolling Resistance84.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

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	2^nd / 9	108 ft	+1 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better	4^th / 9	64.9 mph	-1.3 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better	1^st / 9	165 ft	Best in this discipline
Wet HandlingHigher is better	1^st / 9	55.4 mph	Best in this discipline
Wet CircleLower is better	2^nd / 9	20.1 s	+0.20 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	4^th / 9	55.1 mph	-1.4 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	2^nd / 9	8.3 ft/s²	-0.1 ft/s²
Gravel HandlingHigher is better	6^th / 9	39.3 mph	-0.6 mph
Gravel TractionHigher is better	1^st / 9	2,572 lbf	Best in this discipline
Sand TractionHigher is better	7^th / 9	1,911 lbf	-499 lbf
Grass TractionHigher is better	1^st / 9	838 lbf	Best in this discipline
NoiseLower is better	3^rd / 9	70.6 dB	+3.60 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	7^th / 9	8.15 kg/t	+1.23 kg/t

EU Label: C/A/71
Price: 720.00

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The Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo shares second place and is described in the article as showing the most dynamic driving behavior of all candidates on the gravel course, where it posted the fastest time. It also recorded the fastest dry handling lap with direct steering response and agile behavior across all surfaces. In the wet, it sits just behind the Hankook in handling and delivers good lateral grip with safe side guidance. The testers note two drawbacks: it is the most expensive tire in the test, and it recorded the highest rolling resistance.

Dry99.1%

Wet97.8%

Off road87.3%

Comfort92.5%

Rolling Resistance80.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

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	4^th / 9	109 ft	+2 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better	1^st / 9	66.2 mph	Best in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better	4^th / 9	172 ft	+7 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better	2^nd / 9	55.2 mph	-0.2 mph
Wet CircleLower is better	1^st / 9	19.9 s	Best in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better	5^th / 9	54.2 mph	-2.3 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	5^th / 9	7.9 ft/s²	-0.5 ft/s²
Gravel HandlingHigher is better	1^st / 9	39.9 mph	Best in this discipline
Gravel TractionHigher is better	7^th / 9	2,293 lbf	-279 lbf
Sand TractionHigher is better	6^th / 9	2,000 lbf	-410 lbf
Grass TractionHigher is better	2^nd / 9	647 lbf	-191 lbf
NoiseLower is better	8^th / 9	72.4 dB	+5.40 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	9^th / 9	8.57 kg/t	+1.65 kg/t

EU Label: C/A/72
Price: 930.00

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The Vredestein Ultrac Pro also shares second place and is described by the testers as an all-rounder with balanced and safe handling characteristics. It recorded the lowest rolling resistance in the test and is identified in the article as the quietest tire, with the lowest pass-by noise at both test speeds. Wet braking and handling results sit in the upper part of the field, and sand traction is third-best. The article notes its main shortcoming as limited traction on gravel. The testers consider the price fair.

Dry97%

Wet97%

Off road87.4%

Comfort97%

Rolling Resistance100%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

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	5^th / 9	110 ft	+3 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better	8^th / 9	64.1 mph	-2.1 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 9	170 ft	+5 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better	4^th / 9	54.1 mph	-1.3 mph
Wet CircleLower is better	7^th / 9	20.8 s	+0.90 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	3^rd / 9	55.5 mph	-1.0 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	4^th / 9	8.2 ft/s²	-0.2 ft/s²
Gravel HandlingHigher is better	4^th / 9	39.5 mph	-0.4 mph
Gravel TractionHigher is better	8^th / 9	2,249 lbf	-323 lbf
Sand TractionHigher is better	3^rd / 9	2,281 lbf	-129 lbf
Grass TractionHigher is better	8^th / 9	573 lbf	-265 lbf
NoiseLower is better	2^nd / 9	69.1 dB	+2.10 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	1^st / 9	6.92 kg/t	Best in this discipline

EU Label: C/A/72
Price: 720.00

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The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 finishes fourth and is described in the article as a gravel specialist with high safety margins across all test surfaces. It posted one of the shortest dry braking distances and low rolling resistance. In the wet handling test, the testers noted good dynamics and safe side guidance. On sand it delivered the second-highest traction. The article identifies its weakness as somewhat lower performance in straight-line aquaplaning, where it recorded the lowest float speed of all nine tires.

Dry98.1%

Wet95.8%

Off road91.3%

Comfort100%

Rolling Resistance95.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

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	3^rd / 9	108 ft	+1 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better	6^th / 9	64.6 mph	-1.6 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better	6^th / 9	175 ft	+10 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better	3^rd / 9	54.6 mph	-0.8 mph
Wet CircleLower is better	3^rd / 9	20.4 s	+0.50 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	9^th / 9	52.7 mph	-3.8 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	7^th / 9	7.7 ft/s²	-0.7 ft/s²
Gravel HandlingHigher is better	2^nd / 9	39.7 mph	-0.2 mph
Gravel TractionHigher is better	4^th / 9	2,385 lbf	-187 lbf
Sand TractionHigher is better	2^nd / 9	2,319 lbf	-91 lbf
Grass TractionHigher is better	3^rd / 9	644 lbf	-194 lbf
NoiseLower is better	1^st / 9	67 dB	Best in this discipline
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	2^nd / 9	7.24 kg/t	+0.32 kg/t

EU Label: B/A/70
Price: 880.00

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The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV finishes fifth and is described as a wet-weather specialist with the largest aquaplaning reserves in the test, posting the highest straight-line float speed by a clear margin. Gravel traction is strong, second only to the Hankook, and the testers note a comfortable ride quality. Unlike all other candidates which carry a 104 Y rating, the Michelin is rated 100 V - meaning a lower load capacity and a maximum speed rating of 149 mph. Dry and wet handling results are mid-pack.

Dry96.4%

Wet97.2%

Off road89.4%

Comfort93.4%

Rolling Resistance85.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

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	6^th / 9	112 ft	+5 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better	5^th / 9	64.6 mph	-1.6 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better	5^th / 9	174 ft	+9 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better	5^th / 9	53.9 mph	-1.5 mph
Wet CircleLower is better	3^rd / 9	20.4 s	+0.50 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	1^st / 9	56.5 mph	Best in this discipline
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	3^rd / 9	8.3 ft/s²	-0.1 ft/s²
Gravel HandlingHigher is better	5^th / 9	39.4 mph	-0.5 mph
Gravel TractionHigher is better	2^nd / 9	2,442 lbf	-130 lbf
Sand TractionHigher is better	5^th / 9	2,234 lbf	-176 lbf
Grass TractionHigher is better	4^th / 9	598 lbf	-240 lbf
NoiseLower is better	6^th / 9	71.7 dB	+4.70 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	6^th / 9	8.07 kg/t	+1.15 kg/t

EU Label: D/A/72
Price: 870.00

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The Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 finishes in a shared sixth place and is noted for a strong showing in the off-road tests combined with dynamic dry handling, posting the third-fastest time on the dry course. It is the cheapest tire in the test. Gravel traction and gravel handling speed are both in the top three. The testers identify wet performance as its weakness, with results in wet handling and wet braking sitting in the lower half of the rankings.

Dry96.3%

Wet95%

Off road89.2%

Comfort91.9%

Rolling Resistance90.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

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	7^th / 9	113 ft	+6 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better	3^rd / 9	65.0 mph	-1.2 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better	7^th / 9	178 ft	+13 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better	6^th / 9	53.7 mph	-1.7 mph
Wet CircleLower is better	7^th / 9	20.8 s	+0.90 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	6^th / 9	54.1 mph	-2.4 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	5^th / 9	7.9 ft/s²	-0.5 ft/s²
Gravel HandlingHigher is better	3^rd / 9	39.6 mph	-0.3 mph
Gravel TractionHigher is better	3^rd / 9	2,430 lbf	-142 lbf
Sand TractionHigher is better	4^th / 9	2,252 lbf	-158 lbf
Grass TractionHigher is better	6^th / 9	581 lbf	-257 lbf
NoiseLower is better	9^th / 9	72.9 dB	+5.90 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	4^th / 9	7.62 kg/t	+0.70 kg/t

EU Label: C/A/73
Price: 610.00

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The Toyo Proxes Sport 2 shares sixth place and is credited with good aquaplaning reserves - it posted the second-highest straight-line float speed and the highest lateral aquaplaning grip. On dry tarmac it recorded the second-fastest handling time, and the testers note good comfort levels. The article points to weaknesses in gravel handling, where the Toyo posted the slowest time, and in sand traction. Wet braking is also near the bottom of the field.

Dry96.2%

Wet95.7%

Off road83.8%

Comfort94.4%

Rolling Resistance83.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

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	9^th / 9	114 ft	+7 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better	2^nd / 9	65.2 mph	-1.0 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better	8^th / 9	182 ft	+17 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better	6^th / 9	53.7 mph	-1.7 mph
Wet CircleLower is better	5^th / 9	20.7 s	+0.80 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	2^nd / 9	55.9 mph	-0.6 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	1^st / 9	8.4 ft/s²	Best in this discipline
Gravel HandlingHigher is better	9^th / 9	39.0 mph	-0.9 mph
Gravel TractionHigher is better	6^th / 9	2,335 lbf	-237 lbf
Sand TractionHigher is better	8^th / 9	1,908 lbf	-502 lbf
Grass TractionHigher is better	9^th / 9	565 lbf	-273 lbf
NoiseLower is better	4^th / 9	71 dB	+4.00 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	8^th / 9	8.25 kg/t	+1.33 kg/t

EU Label: C/A/71
Price: 680.00

The Falken Azenis FK520 finishes eighth and is referred to in the article as the braking specialist of the test. It posted the shortest dry braking distance of all candidates and was also strong in wet braking. Sand traction was the best in the field, and rolling resistance is low. However, the testers describe delayed steering response and weak side guidance in dry handling, which dropped it to last place on the dry handling course. Gravel traction is also the weakest in the test.

Dry98%

Wet95.4%

Off road89.1%

Comfort94%

Rolling Resistance94.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

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	1^st / 9	107 ft	Best in this discipline
Dry HandlingHigher is better	9^th / 9	63.6 mph	-2.6 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 9	168 ft	+3 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better	8^th / 9	53.7 mph	-1.7 mph
Wet CircleLower is better	5^th / 9	20.7 s	+0.80 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	7^th / 9	53.1 mph	-3.4 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	9^th / 9	7.2 ft/s²	-1.2 ft/s²
Gravel HandlingHigher is better	7^th / 9	39.3 mph	-0.6 mph
Gravel TractionHigher is better	9^th / 9	2,233 lbf	-339 lbf
Sand TractionHigher is better	1^st / 9	2,410 lbf	Best in this discipline
Grass TractionHigher is better	4^th / 9	598 lbf	-240 lbf
NoiseLower is better	5^th / 9	71.3 dB	+4.30 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	3^rd / 9	7.35 kg/t	+0.43 kg/t

EU Label: C/A/70
Price: 670.00

The Giti GitiSport S2+ finishes last in ninth place. The article describes it as a dry-road-focused tire with decent traction on grass and gravel. However, the testers note that it starts sliding early in wet conditions, and its aquaplaning reserves are limited. This is reflected in its wet braking distance, which is nearly ten meters longer than the test winner, and the slowest wet handling speed. Sand traction is the lowest in the field.

Dry95.7%

Wet91%

Off road84.4%

Comfort93.4%

Rolling Resistance90.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

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	8^th / 9	113 ft	+6 ft
Dry HandlingHigher is better	7^th / 9	64.4 mph	-1.8 mph
Wet BrakingLower is better	9^th / 9	197 ft	+32 ft
Wet HandlingHigher is better	9^th / 9	52.1 mph	-3.3 mph
Wet CircleLower is better	9^th / 9	21.2 s	+1.30 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	8^th / 9	53.0 mph	-3.5 mph
Curved AquaplaningHigher is better	8^th / 9	7.7 ft/s²	-0.7 ft/s²
Gravel HandlingHigher is better	8^th / 9	39.1 mph	-0.8 mph
Gravel TractionHigher is better	5^th / 9	2,384 lbf	-188 lbf
Sand TractionHigher is better	9^th / 9	1,865 lbf	-545 lbf
Grass TractionHigher is better	6^th / 9	581 lbf	-257 lbf
NoiseLower is better	6^th / 9	71.7 dB	+4.70 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	5^th / 9	7.68 kg/t	+0.76 kg/t

EU Label: B/A/72
Price: 720.00

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