Federal Evoluzion ST 1 - Test Results

Test Statistics

5

Tests Completed

22^nd

Average Position

8^th

Best Result

45^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

The Federal Evoluzion ST 1 shows a consistent weakness in wet performance, regularly finishing at or near the bottom for wet braking, wet handling, and aquaplaning. While occasional mid-pack results appear in smaller, less competitive samples, broader comparative tests reinforce a clear wet-weather deficit. Dry performance is mixed: dry braking is often mid-to-lower midfield, with handling lagging in UUHP contexts. Secondary metrics show isolated positives in noise and acceptable rolling resistance, but these do not offset dynamic shortcomings.
Overall, the tire underperforms versus class leaders, particularly in demanding UUHP and large comparative braking tests. Its best relative showings are mid-table dry braking and cabin noise in a single test, but the persistent wet shortfall and multiple bottom-tier placements drive a below-average assessment.

Performance Strengths

Noise/Comfort Minor Details
• 2nd place noise (71.8 dB) in 2022 UUHP test (10/10 overall)
• Subj. comfort 6/10 (6th/10) in 2020 Teknikens test
Dry Braking Moderate Details
• 17/48 (+6.9%) in 2023 AutoBild overview
• 6/10 (+6.8%) in 2020 Teknikens
• 5/10 (+9.6%) in 2022 UUHP
Rolling Resistance/Efficiency Minor Details
• 5/10 (+4.6%) in 2022 UUHP
• 7/10 (+4.7%) in 2020 Teknikens

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Braking Strong Details
• 24/48 (+16.9%) in 2023 AutoBild
• 47/49 (+37.3%) in 2020 AutoBild braking
• 24/45 (+16.4%) in 2019 AutoBild
• 10/10 (+27.8%) in 2022 UUHP
• 4/10 (+4.9%) in 2020 Teknikens (best relative but still not strong)
Wet Handling & Aquaplaning Strong Details
• 10/10 (+21.5%) wet handling in 2022 UUHP
• 10/10 (+17.6%) curved aquaplaning in 2022 UUHP
• 9/10 (+5.3%) straight aquaplaning in 2022 UUHP
• 7/10 (+2.7%) wet handling and 8/10 (+7%) aquaplaning in 2020 Teknikens
Overall Competitive Standing Strong Details
• Average overall position 21.8 across 5 tests
• 10/10 overall in 2022 UUHP
• 45/49 overall in 2020 AutoBild braking
• 24/45 overall in 2019 AutoBild braking
Dry Handling Moderate Details
• 9/10 (+4.6%) in 2022 UUHP with comments on understeer and abrupt oversteer
• 8/10 overall position in 2020 Teknikens despite decent dry braking