Austone SP 901 - Test Results

Test Statistics

4

Tests Completed

26^th

Average Position

10^th

Best Result

52^nd

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Across four winter-focused tests, the Austone SP 901 shows a polarized profile: excellent snow capability and competitive dry braking in one size, but consistently weak wet performance and aquaplaning resistance. It achieved multiple top results on snow (including wins in snow handling/slalom and 1st in snow braking in ADAC), yet finished near the bottom overall due to substantial deficits in wet braking, wet handling, and both straight and curved aquaplaning. Noise performance can be favorable, but fuel economy and ice braking also drag scores down in certain tests.

Performance Strengths

Snow Performance Strong Details
• 1st place snow handling and snow slalom in 2023 Sportscars test (225/40 R18)
• 2nd place snow braking in 2023 Sportscars test (+3.5% from best)
• 1st place snow braking in 2023 ADAC 16" test (205/60 R16)
• 4th place snow traction in 2023 ADAC test (+2% from best)
• 13/31 snow braking in 2023 Auto Bild 54-tire test (+5.9% from best)
Noise/Comfort Moderate Details
• 1st place noise (70.4 dB) in 2023 ADAC 16" test
• Mid-pack noise (6/12) in 2023 Sportscars test (+1.6% from best)
Dry Braking (select sizes) Minor Details
• 5/16 dry braking in 2023 ADAC 16" test (+4.3% from best)

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Braking and Handling Strong Details
• 12/12 wet braking (+29.8%) and 12/12 wet handling (+12.4%) in 2023 Sportscars test
• 16/16 wet braking (+29.5%) and wet braking concrete (+23.9%) in 2023 ADAC test
• 28/54 wet braking (+19.7%) in 2023 Auto Bild 54-tire test
• 53/57 wet braking (+33.8%) in 2022 Auto Bild market overview
Aquaplaning Resistance Strong Details
• 12/12 straight aqua (+10.1%) and 12/12 curved aquaplaning (+45.8%) in 2023 Sportscars test
• 16/16 straight aqua (+23.7%) and 16/16 curved aquaplaning (+46.2%) in 2023 ADAC test
Overall Result Consistency/Ranking Strong Details
• Overall 10/12 in 2023 Sportscars test
• Overall 16/16 in 2023 ADAC 16" test
• Overall 24/54 in 2023 Auto Bild braking-based test
• Overall 52/57 in 2022 Auto Bild market overview
Ice Braking and Efficiency Moderate Details
• 15/16 ice braking (+15.1%) in 2023 ADAC test
• 16/16 fuel consumption (+5.5%) in 2023 ADAC test
Dry Handling/Braking (sport sizes) Moderate Details
• 12/12 dry handling (+3.7%) and 11/12 dry braking (+19%) in 2023 Sportscars test

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test

2023
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

Not recommended.

Strong:
Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Snow Slalom

Weak:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking, Wet Handling

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2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test

2023
Winner: Dunlop Winter Sport 5

The AUSTONE ATHENA SP-901 provides barely adequate steering feedback and is imprecise on dry roads, requiring constant corrections. It tends to oversteer early in dynamic maneuvers, earning it a ba...

Strong:
Noise, Snow Braking

Weak:
Ice Braking, Fuel Consumption, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking, Wet Braking - Concrete

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