2010 Auto Zeitung Ultra High Performance Summer Test

Size tested: 235/40 R 18 | Vehicle: VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI

We'll keep this brief! In 2010 Auto Zeitung have tested 9 ultra high performance summer tires on a 200bhp VW Scirocco.

The magazine covers aquaplaning resistance (where sensors determine the speed at which a tire floats in 7mm of standing water), braking (from 62mph in both the wet and dry), a timed lap in the wet and dry, and how the cars respond on the limit. Added for this year, Auto Zeitung also tested the rolling resistance of each tire using a dedicated machine.

Key highlights include:

• The Pirelli P Zero and Continental Sport Contact 3 are very evenly matched in 1st and 2nd place
• The new Bridgestone Potenza S001 was let down by it's average aquaplaning performance
• The Hankook Ventus S1 Evo has another strong showing against the big brands, equalling the Bridgestones score
• The Goodyear Eagle F1 continues to offer excellent dry and wet grip, but is let down by it's high rolling resistance
• Disappointing results for both the new Pilot Sport 3 and the Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta

Full results:

	1: Pirelli P Zero Positive: Best balanced tire, excellent in dry and wet Negative: Slightly weak aquaplaning resistance Total score: 264 out of 300 (Dry 131 / Wet 133)
	2: Continental Sport Contact 3 Positive: Excellent consistent balanced tire Negative: None given Total score: 259 out of 300 (Dry 121 / Wet 138)
	3: Bridgestone Potenza S001 Positive: Balanced dry and wet performance Negative: Average Aquaplaning Total score: 251 out of 300 (Dry 130 / Wet 121)
	=3: Hankook Ventus S1Evo Positive: Fastest tire in the wet Negative: Average in the dry Total score: 251 out of 300 (Dry 117/ Wet 134)
	5: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Positive: Excellent in the wet, good in the dry Negative: Highest rolling resistance Total score: 246 out of 300 (Dry 110 / Wet 136)
	6: Michelin Pilot Sport 3 Positive: Excellent in the wet Negative: Not as sporty as the PS2 in the dry Total score: 242 out of 300 (Dry 119 / Wet 123)
	7: Nokian Z G2 Positive: Excellent rolling resistance and aquaplaning Negative: Poor dry grip Total score: 230 out of 300 (Dry 110 / Wet 120)
	8: Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT Positive: Excellent in the dry Negative: Poor in the wet Total score: 225 out of 300 (Dry 120 / Wet 105)
	9: Vredestein Sessanta Ultrac Positive: Excellent aquaplaning resistance Negative: Longest wet and dry stopping distance, understeer Total score: 217 out of 300 (Dry 104 / Wet 113)