P25 of 50
Beat 51% of the field
Ceat SportDrive Test Results
Tested 2023 to 2026
3 publications
Tested 5 times by independent publications, the Ceat SportDrive averages a finish of 19th. Its strongest discipline is Dry Braking, beating 40% of the field across 5 tests; its weakest is Wet Braking, at 31% across 5 tests.
- 5Independent tests
- 0Test wins
- 0Podium finishes
- 19thAverage finish
- 38%Field beaten on average
- 3Publications
5 tests, 2023 to 2026
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 38%
Record by discipline
Where the Ceat SportDrive finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking Strong | 5 | P18 of 35.4 | 40% | - |
| Dry Handling | 1 | P9 of 9 | 0% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking Weak | 5 | P21.2 of 35.4 | 31% | - |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 1 | P16 of 18 | 12% | - |
| Wet Handling | 1 | P9 of 9 | 0% | - |
| Wet Circle | 1 | P9 of 9 | 0% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 2 | P12 of 13.5 | 9% | - |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 2 | P9 of 13.5 | 36% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Subj. Noise | 1 | P4 of 9 | 63% | - |
| Noise | 1 | P4 of 18 | 82% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Wear | 1 | P6 of 18 | 71% | - |
| Value | 1 | P2 of 18 | 94% | - |
| Rolling Resistance | 1 | P1 of 9 | 100% | 1 |
| Fuel Consumption | 1 | P3 of 18 | 88% | - |
| Abrasion | 1 | P11 of 18 | 41% | - |
Head-to-head record
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Ceat SportDrive. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Yokohama Advan Sport V107
5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind
Compare with Advan Sport V107 |
5 | 0 | 5 | - | 0% |
 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind
Compare with Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 |
5 | 0 | 5 | - | 0% |
 Michelin Pilot Sport 5
5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind
|
5 | 0 | 5 | - | 0% |
 Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Radar Dimax R8+
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Viking Protech Newgen
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Kumho Ecsta PS71
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Giti GitiSportS2
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Sava Intensa UHP 2
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Semperit Speed Life 3
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Fulda SportControl 2
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Falken Azenis FK520
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Firestone Firehawk Sport
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Bridgestone Potenza Sport
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
Compare with Potenza Sport |
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Continental PremiumContact 7
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Toyo Proxes Sport 2
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Uniroyal RainSport 5
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Linglong Sport Master
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Vredestein Ultrac Pro
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 5 tests. Updated October 29, 2026.
The Ceat SportDrive has a stronger record for efficiency and noise than for wet grip across five tests. It finished 9th of 9 in the 2025 Auto Express Summer Tire Test, last for dry and wet braking and both handling laps, but first for rolling resistance at 7 kg/t. ADAC placed it 12th of 18 in its 2025 Summer Tire Test with a Satisfactory overall rating. Wet braking was 16th of 18 on both surfaces, while the quieter running, low fuel consumption and predicted mileage were positives.
Auto Bild’s braking comparisons were less severe: 21st of 50 overall in 2023, 28th of 52 in 2025 and 25th of 50 in 2026. The 2026 wet stop was still 21% from best, so a midfield placing did not mean a small gap. Steering and dry handling drew repeated reservations, and ADAC noted limited stability near the limit. Its good overall dry-road rating was more favorable than Auto Express’s dry results, an unusual difference in emphasis within the same 225/40 R18 size. ADAC predicted 45,100 km, sixth of 18, and ranked cost per kilometer second, while Auto Express found a high purchase price. These are different measures of value; the clearer recurring strengths are efficiency and refinement, with wet braking and handling the main compromises.
Performance Strengths
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Rolling resistance
Moderate
in 1 of 2 tests
Details
- 1st of 9, 7 kg/t, 2025 Auto Express Summer Tire Test
- Fuel consumption 3rd of 18, 5.5 l/100 km, 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test
offered the lowest rolling resistance
- 2025 Auto Express Summer Tire Test (2025)
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Road noise
Moderate
Details
- 4th of 18 at 71.5 dB, 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test
- Refinement praised and subjective noise 4th of 9, 2025 Auto Express Summer Tire Test
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Tread life
Minor
Details
- Predicted mileage 45,100 km, 6th of 18, 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test
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Value for money
Minor
Details
- 2nd of 18 for cost per 1,000 km, 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test; high purchase price noted separately by Auto Express
Performance Weaknesses
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Wet braking
Moderate
in 2 of 2 tests
Details
- 9th of 9, 36.8 m and 22.7% from best, 2025 Auto Express test
- 16th of 18 on both wet surfaces, 2025 ADAC test
- 25th of 50, 30.5 m and 21% from best, 2026 Auto Bild braking test
On wet roads, it performs below average in braking
- 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test (2025)It was last in nearly all objective tests, including straight-line wet braking, where it took over 20ft longer to stop than the leader
- 2025 Auto Express Summer Tire Test (2025)
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Wet handling
Strong
in 2 of 2 tests
Details
- Last of 9, 97.7 s and 8.6% from best; gentle inputs needed, 2025 Auto Express test
- Mediocre grip and handling noted, 2025 ADAC test
with mediocre grip and handling
- 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test (2025)struggled for grip and traction on the wet handling circuit
- 2025 Auto Express Summer Tire Test (2025)
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Steering feel
Strong
in 2 of 2 tests
Details
- Light, tentative feel in the 2025 Auto Express test
- Only satisfactory feedback, 2025 ADAC test
its feedback and handling are only satisfactory, exhibiting sensitivity to temperature increases and limited stability at the limit
- 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test (2025)The Golf GTI felt light and tentative on them, requiring gentle inputs to maintain balance
- 2025 Auto Express Summer Tire Test (2025)
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Dry handling
Strong
in 2 of 2 tests
Details
- Last of 9, 83.8 s and 2.2% from best, 2025 Auto Express test
- Only satisfactory handling and limited stability at the limit, 2025 ADAC test
handling two seconds off the pace
- 2025 Auto Express Summer Tire Test (2025)its feedback and handling are only satisfactory, exhibiting sensitivity to temperature increases and limited stability at the limit
- 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test (2025)
-
Aquaplaning resistance
Moderate
in 1 of 2 tests
Details
- Straight aquaplaning last of 9, 2025 Auto Express test
- Straight aquaplaning 15th of 18, 2025 ADAC test
On wet roads, it performs below average in braking and aquaplaning
- 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test (2025)
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Dry braking
Strong
in 1 of 2 tests
Details
Dry performance was also lacking, with braking more than 13ft behind the best
- 2025 Auto Express Summer Tire Test (2025)
-
Wet grip
Strong
in 1 of 2 tests
Details
struggled for grip and traction on the wet handling circuit
- 2025 Auto Express Summer Tire Test (2025)
Every test, newest first 5
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2026 1 test
2025 3 tests
P9 of 9
Beat 0% of the field
2025 Auto Express Summer Tire Test
The Ceat SportDrive, a newcomer to testing, delivered a mixed performance, showing particular weakness in the wet. It was last in nearly all objective tests, including straight-line wet braking, where it took over 20ft longer to stop than the leader, and struggled for grip and traction on the wet handling circuit. The Golf GTI felt light and tentative on them, requiring gentle inputs to maintain balance. Dry performance was also lacking, with braking more than 13ft behind the best and handling two seconds off the pace, though it could be guided onto the right line. It was refined, offered the lowest rolling resistance despite an unfavorable EU label, but was surprisingly one of the most expensive tires tested.
P12 of 18
Beat 35% of the field
2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test
The Ceat SportDrive achieves a "satisfactory" overall rating. Its driving safety performance is "satisfactory," with a "good" rating on dry roads but falling short of "good" on wet roads. While providing adequate braking on dry surfaces, its feedback and handling are only satisfactory, exhibiting sensitivity to temperature increases and limited stability at the limit. On wet roads, it performs below average in braking and aquaplaning, with mediocre grip and handling. Its environmental performance is nearly "good," with good projected mileage, low abrasion, low weight and low fuel consumption.
P28 of 52
Beat 47% of the field
2023 1 test
P21 of 50
Beat 57% of the field
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