2019 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test

Test Size: 225/45 R17
Tires Tested: 20 tires
Test Categories:
4 categories (11 tests)
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Test Category Best Performer Worst Performer Difference
Dry (2 tests)
Dry Braking Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 34.2 M Kumho Ecsta PS71: 37.1 M2.9 M (7.8%)
Dry Handling Pirelli P Zero: 118 Km/H Firestone RoadHawk: 115.3 Km/H2.7 Km/H (2.3%)
Wet (3 tests)
Wet Braking Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3: 28.7 M Maxxis Premitra HP5: 33.2 M4.5 M (13.6%)
Wet Handling Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 76.5 Km/H Kleber Dynaxer UHP: 71.6 Km/H4.9 Km/H (6.8%)
Straight Aqua Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 99.7 Km/H Firestone RoadHawk: 90.7 Km/H9.0 Km/H (9.9%)
Comfort (2 tests)
Subj. Comfort Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 9 Points Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2: 2 Points7.0 Points (350.0%)
Noise Nokian WetProof: 71.3 dB Bridgestone Turanza T005: 75 dB3.7 dB (4.9%)
Value (4 tests)
Wear Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5: 54210 KM Kumho Ecsta PS71: 26520 KM27,690.0 KM (104.4%)
Value Sava Intensa UHP 2: 6.47 Price/1000 Pirelli P Zero: 12.26 Price/10005.8 Price/1000 (47.2%)
Price Sava Intensa UHP 2: 290 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5: 520 230.0 (44.2%)
Rolling Resistance Bridgestone Turanza T005: 7.49 kg / t Vredestein Ultrac Vorti: 11.49 kg / t4.0 kg / t (34.8%)
This is going to be a long test! The German publication Auto Bild often perform the most thorough tire tests of any of the traditional publications, and 2019 is no exception. After taking fifty three 225/45 R17 tire patterns through wet and dry braking testing to establish the top twenty available in the market, Auto Bild have run the best of the 17" tires through an extremely thorough full test, and even included the often omitted wear test!

The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 continued on from a very strong run of results in 2018 to win the test overall, with the brand new Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 a very close second. The new Goodyear only had one weakness, the rolling resistance testing, and was also reported to have a very high purchase price, which no longer applies in the UK market.

Third place was joint awarded to another new tire, the Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3. This continues on the excellent results Hankook has achieved with the new Ventus Prime 3 in 2018, and confirms what the market has suspected for a while - Hankook is now a premium player. The more established Falken FK510 matched the Hankook, with its only weakness being wear.

It's also worth noting that this is the first test the seventh place Nokian WetProof has been featured in. WetProof by name, the new Nokian proved to be extremely strong in the wet handling tests, but struggled during the aquaplaning testing.

Dry

If you average the dry braking and dry handling results, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 is the best dry weather tire overall, with a huge gap during the dry braking testing. The Auto Bild testers also commented that the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 was the best handling tire on test, giving excellent steering feel and precision.

Wet

The top four tires during wet braking were all extremely close, with the new Hankook just beating the new Goodyear for the best wet braking tire on test.

The test-winning Michelin proved to be extremely strong during wet handling, leading the pack by a small margin.

And somehow the Michelin tire also dominated the straight aquaplaning testing, which is normally an opposing quality to tests like dry grip and handling.

Environment

The Bridgestone Turanza T005 proved to have the lowest fuel use on test.

All tires, apart from the Bridgestone T005 were separated by less than 3dB during the external noise testing, with the new Nokian WetProof the quietest tire on test.

Each tire was given a subjective comfort score, with the Michelin again being in a class of one.

Cost

The new Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 beat Michelin at it's own game, having the lowest wear on test! Michelin and Continental were a close second and third place, which is great to see as wear has been a weak point for Continental in the past. 

The new Goodyear was the most expensive tire tested, which would be to do with the new nature of the tire. If you see our pricing below, the new Goodyear is already significantly cheaper than the Michelin in the UK.

Most importantly, the "value" test, where the magazine divides the purchase price by the potential wear had the Continental and Falken as the best value tires of the top six places! With the corrected Goodyear pricing, the new Asymmetric 5 also looks to be extremely good value.

Results

Below are the overall results and testers commentary. Be sure to check out the full test on autobild.de, and feel free to leave any comments or questions below.

1st: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

Michelin Pilot Sport 4
  • 225/45 R17 91Y
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking1st34.2 M100%
Dry Handling2nd117.7 Km/H118 Km/H-0.3 Km/H99.75%
Wet Braking5th29.6 M28.7 M+0.9 M96.96%
Wet Handling1st76.5 Km/H100%
Straight Aqua1st99.7 Km/H100%
Subj. Comfort1st9 Points100%
Noise4th71.6 dB71.3 dB+0.3 dB99.58%
Wear2nd51090 KM54210 KM-3120 KM94.24%
Value10th9.4 Price/10006.47 Price/1000+2.93 Price/100068.83%
Price19th480 290 +190 60.42%
Rolling Resistance15th9.8 kg / t7.49 kg / t+2.31 kg / t76.43%
Best driving dynamics on test, and in the top 3 in almost all tests. Excellent wet and dry handling, low wear.
High purchase price, average rolling resistance.
Highly recommended.

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2nd: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
  • 225/45 R17 91Y
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking2nd34.7 M34.2 M+0.5 M98.56%
Dry Handling8th116.8 Km/H118 Km/H-1.2 Km/H98.98%
Wet Braking2nd28.8 M28.7 M+0.1 M99.65%
Wet Handling5th74.7 Km/H76.5 Km/H-1.8 Km/H97.65%
Straight Aqua8th95 Km/H99.7 Km/H-4.7 Km/H95.29%
Subj. Comfort11th6 Points9 Points-3 Points66.67%
Noise12th72.6 dB71.3 dB+1.3 dB98.21%
Wear1st54210 KM100%
Value12th9.59 Price/10006.47 Price/1000+3.12 Price/100067.47%
Price20th520 290 +230 55.77%
Rolling Resistance14th9.61 kg / t7.49 kg / t+2.12 kg / t77.94%
Excellent wet handling with high steering precision, short braking distances, extremely low wear leading to an excellent price / performance ratio.
High purchase price, average comfort.
Highly recommended.

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3rd: Falken Azenis FK510

Falken Azenis FK510
  • 225/45 R17 94Y
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking16th36 M34.2 M+1.8 M95%
Dry Handling4th117.4 Km/H118 Km/H-0.6 Km/H99.49%
Wet Braking4th29 M28.7 M+0.3 M98.97%
Wet Handling7th74.4 Km/H76.5 Km/H-2.1 Km/H97.25%
Straight Aqua5th95.6 Km/H99.7 Km/H-4.1 Km/H95.89%
Subj. Comfort3rd7 Points9 Points-2 Points77.78%
Noise5th71.7 dB71.3 dB+0.4 dB99.44%
Wear9th39390 KM54210 KM-14820 KM72.66%
Value5th8.76 Price/10006.47 Price/1000+2.29 Price/100073.86%
Price7th345 290 +55 84.06%
Rolling Resistance11th9.48 kg / t7.49 kg / t+1.99 kg / t79.01%
Good wet and dry grip, sporty dry handling, excellent wet braking, well priced.
Average mileage.
Highly recommended.

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3rd: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3

Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
  • 225/45 R17 94Y
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking6th35.2 M34.2 M+1 M97.16%
Dry Handling3rd117.5 Km/H118 Km/H-0.5 Km/H99.58%
Wet Braking1st28.7 M100%
Wet Handling11th73.2 Km/H76.5 Km/H-3.3 Km/H95.69%
Straight Aqua7th95.1 Km/H99.7 Km/H-4.6 Km/H95.39%
Subj. Comfort11th6 Points9 Points-3 Points66.67%
Noise6th71.8 dB71.3 dB+0.5 dB99.3%
Wear7th41340 KM54210 KM-12870 KM76.26%
Value8th9.19 Price/10006.47 Price/1000+2.72 Price/100070.4%
Price12th380 290 +90 76.32%
Rolling Resistance11th9.48 kg / t7.49 kg / t+1.99 kg / t79.01%
Extremely well balanced performance, precise steering and good feedback in the dry, best wet braking, well priced.
Average comfort.
Highly recommended.

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5th: Continental Premium Contact 6

Continental Premium Contact 6
  • 225/45 R17 91Y
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking14th35.8 M34.2 M+1.6 M95.53%
Dry Handling10th116.4 Km/H118 Km/H-1.6 Km/H98.64%
Wet Braking7th29.9 M28.7 M+1.2 M95.99%
Wet Handling10th73.3 Km/H76.5 Km/H-3.2 Km/H95.82%
Straight Aqua16th91.8 Km/H99.7 Km/H-7.9 Km/H92.08%
Subj. Comfort3rd7 Points9 Points-2 Points77.78%
Noise12th72.6 dB71.3 dB+1.3 dB98.21%
Wear3rd50700 KM54210 KM-3510 KM93.53%
Value2nd8.09 Price/10006.47 Price/1000+1.62 Price/100079.98%
Price16th410 290 +120 70.73%
Rolling Resistance3rd8.23 kg / t7.49 kg / t+0.74 kg / t91.01%
A well balanced performance with good wet handling, short wet and dry braking distances, low rolling resistance, low wear.
Average aquaplaning results.
Highly recommended.

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6th: Fulda SportControl 2

Fulda SportControl 2
  • 225/45 R17 91Y
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking4th35.1 M34.2 M+0.9 M97.44%
Dry Handling7th116.9 Km/H118 Km/H-1.1 Km/H99.07%
Wet Braking15th32 M28.7 M+3.3 M89.69%
Wet Handling13th73 Km/H76.5 Km/H-3.5 Km/H95.42%
Straight Aqua13th93.8 Km/H99.7 Km/H-5.9 Km/H94.08%
Subj. Comfort11th6 Points9 Points-3 Points66.67%
Noise8th71.9 dB71.3 dB+0.6 dB99.17%
Wear12th38220 KM54210 KM-15990 KM70.5%
Value6th8.77 Price/10006.47 Price/1000+2.3 Price/100073.77%
Price5th335 290 +45 86.57%
Rolling Resistance8th9.09 kg / t7.49 kg / t+1.6 kg / t82.4%
Sporty summer tire with excellent handling, good dry braking, very good curved aquaplaning, low noise, low rolling resistance, low price.
Average mileage.
Highly recommended.

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7th: Nokian WetProof

Nokian WetProof
  • 225/45 R17 94W
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking6th35.2 M34.2 M+1 M97.16%
Dry Handling11th116.3 Km/H118 Km/H-1.7 Km/H98.56%
Wet Braking6th29.7 M28.7 M+1 M96.63%
Wet Handling2nd75.9 Km/H76.5 Km/H-0.6 Km/H99.22%
Straight Aqua19th90.8 Km/H99.7 Km/H-8.9 Km/H91.07%
Subj. Comfort15th5 Points9 Points-4 Points55.56%
Noise1st71.3 dB100%
Wear13th37440 KM54210 KM-16770 KM69.06%
Value15th10.28 Price/10006.47 Price/1000+3.81 Price/100062.94%
Price14th385 290 +95 75.32%
Rolling Resistance13th9.49 kg / t7.49 kg / t+2 kg / t78.93%
Wet specialist with the best wet cornering, precise steering, short wet and dry braking distances, low noise.
Poor aquaplaning result.
Recommended.

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8th: Pirelli P Zero

Pirelli P Zero
  • 225/45 R17 94Y
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking4th35.1 M34.2 M+0.9 M97.44%
Dry Handling1st118 Km/H100%
Wet Braking3rd28.9 M28.7 M+0.2 M99.31%
Wet Handling3rd75.7 Km/H76.5 Km/H-0.8 Km/H98.95%
Straight Aqua14th92.3 Km/H99.7 Km/H-7.4 Km/H92.58%
Subj. Comfort11th6 Points9 Points-3 Points66.67%
Noise18th73.5 dB71.3 dB+2.2 dB97.01%
Wear14th35880 KM54210 KM-18330 KM66.19%
Value20th12.26 Price/10006.47 Price/1000+5.79 Price/100052.77%
Price18th440 290 +150 65.91%
Rolling Resistance16th10.27 kg / t7.49 kg / t+2.78 kg / t72.93%
Excellent wet and dry handling, precise steering with good feedback, short wet and dry braking.
Average mileage, high fuel use.
Recommended.

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9th: Sava Intensa UHP 2

Sava Intensa UHP 2
  • 225/45 R17 91Y
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking13th35.7 M34.2 M+1.5 M95.8%
Dry Handling8th116.8 Km/H118 Km/H-1.2 Km/H98.98%
Wet Braking18th32.8 M28.7 M+4.1 M87.5%
Wet Handling15th72.8 Km/H76.5 Km/H-3.7 Km/H95.16%
Straight Aqua9th94.9 Km/H99.7 Km/H-4.8 Km/H95.19%
Subj. Comfort2nd8 Points9 Points-1 Points88.89%
Noise12th72.6 dB71.3 dB+1.3 dB98.21%
Wear4th44850 KM54210 KM-9360 KM82.73%
Value1st6.47 Price/1000100%
Price1st290 100%
Rolling Resistance9th9.22 kg / t7.49 kg / t+1.73 kg / t81.24%
Good dry handling, good aquaplaning results, low wear, best price / performance ratio.
Slightly reduced wet grip.
Recommended.

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10th: Apollo Aspire XP

Apollo Aspire XP
  • 225/45 R17 91Y
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking17th36.3 M34.2 M+2.1 M94.21%
Dry Handling17th115.7 Km/H118 Km/H-2.3 Km/H98.05%
Wet Braking11th31 M28.7 M+2.3 M92.58%
Wet Handling9th73.8 Km/H76.5 Km/H-2.7 Km/H96.47%
Straight Aqua10th94.6 Km/H99.7 Km/H-5.1 Km/H94.88%
Subj. Comfort3rd7 Points9 Points-2 Points77.78%
Noise3rd71.5 dB71.3 dB+0.2 dB99.72%
Wear8th40560 KM54210 KM-13650 KM74.82%
Value3rd8.38 Price/10006.47 Price/1000+1.91 Price/100077.21%
Price6th340 290 +50 85.29%
Rolling Resistance5th8.97 kg / t7.49 kg / t+1.48 kg / t83.5%
Stable wet handling, good aquaplaning resistance, good comfort, low fuel use, good price / performance ratio.
Understeer during dry handling.
Recommended.

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10th: Vredestein Ultrac Vorti

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
  • 225/45 R17 94Y
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking10th35.3 M34.2 M+1.1 M96.88%
Dry Handling5th117.1 Km/H118 Km/H-0.9 Km/H99.24%
Wet Braking9th30.8 M28.7 M+2.1 M93.18%
Wet Handling14th72.9 Km/H76.5 Km/H-3.6 Km/H95.29%
Straight Aqua12th94 Km/H99.7 Km/H-5.7 Km/H94.28%
Subj. Comfort15th5 Points9 Points-4 Points55.56%
Noise11th72.3 dB71.3 dB+1 dB98.62%
Wear11th38610 KM54210 KM-15600 KM71.22%
Value9th9.32 Price/10006.47 Price/1000+2.85 Price/100069.42%
Price9th360 290 +70 80.56%
Rolling Resistance20th11.49 kg / t7.49 kg / t+4 kg / t65.19%
Short dry and wet braking, good steering precision and grip in the dry handling test, low noise.
High rolling resistance.
Recommended.

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10th: Bridgestone Turanza T005

Bridgestone Turanza T005
  • 225/45 R17 91W
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking12th35.6 M34.2 M+1.4 M96.07%
Dry Handling18th115.6 Km/H118 Km/H-2.4 Km/H97.97%
Wet Braking10th30.9 M28.7 M+2.2 M92.88%
Wet Handling4th74.9 Km/H76.5 Km/H-1.6 Km/H97.91%
Straight Aqua17th91.7 Km/H99.7 Km/H-8 Km/H91.98%
Subj. Comfort3rd7 Points9 Points-2 Points77.78%
Noise20th75 dB71.3 dB+3.7 dB95.07%
Wear6th41370 KM54210 KM-12840 KM76.31%
Value12th9.59 Price/10006.47 Price/1000+3.12 Price/100067.47%
Price15th400 290 +110 72.5%
Rolling Resistance1st7.49 kg / t100%
Sporty dynamic wet handling, short braking distances, lowest rolling resistance.
Understeer during dry handling, average comfort, average noise.
Recommended.

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13th: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
  • 225/45 R17 91Y
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking11th35.4 M34.2 M+1.2 M96.61%
Dry Handling6th117 Km/H118 Km/H-1 Km/H99.15%
Wet Braking12th31.4 M28.7 M+2.7 M91.4%
Wet Handling18th72.1 Km/H76.5 Km/H-4.4 Km/H94.25%
Straight Aqua3rd96.1 Km/H99.7 Km/H-3.6 Km/H96.39%
Subj. Comfort20th2 Points9 Points-7 Points22.22%
Noise9th72.2 dB71.3 dB+0.9 dB98.75%
Wear5th41730 KM54210 KM-12480 KM76.98%
Value7th9.11 Price/10006.47 Price/1000+2.64 Price/100071.02%
Price12th380 290 +90 76.32%
Rolling Resistance10th9.43 kg / t7.49 kg / t+1.94 kg / t79.43%
Good aquaplaning resistance, good handling and short braking distances in the dry, low rolling resistance.
Understeer in the wet.
Recommended.

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14th: Yokohama Advan Fleva V701

Yokohama Advan Fleva V701
  • 225/45 R17 94Y
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking6th35.2 M34.2 M+1 M97.16%
Dry Handling14th116.2 Km/H118 Km/H-1.8 Km/H98.47%
Wet Braking19th32.9 M28.7 M+4.2 M87.23%
Wet Handling16th72.3 Km/H76.5 Km/H-4.2 Km/H94.51%
Straight Aqua15th92.2 Km/H99.7 Km/H-7.5 Km/H92.48%
Subj. Comfort15th5 Points9 Points-4 Points55.56%
Noise2nd71.4 dB71.3 dB+0.1 dB99.86%
Wear14th35880 KM54210 KM-18330 KM66.19%
Value17th11.43 Price/10006.47 Price/1000+4.96 Price/100056.61%
Price16th410 290 +120 70.73%
Rolling Resistance7th9.08 kg / t7.49 kg / t+1.59 kg / t82.49%
Short dry braking, low noise, low fuel use.
Average grip and handling in the wet, high wear.
Conditionally recommended.

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15th: Toyo Proxes Sport

Toyo Proxes Sport
  • 225/45 R17 94Y
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking19th37.1 M34.2 M+2.9 M92.18%
Dry Handling11th116.3 Km/H118 Km/H-1.7 Km/H98.56%
Wet Braking14th31.7 M28.7 M+3 M90.54%
Wet Handling8th74 Km/H76.5 Km/H-2.5 Km/H96.73%
Straight Aqua2nd96.8 Km/H99.7 Km/H-2.9 Km/H97.09%
Subj. Comfort3rd7 Points9 Points-2 Points77.78%
Noise15th72.7 dB71.3 dB+1.4 dB98.07%
Wear18th30420 KM54210 KM-23790 KM56.12%
Value18th11.83 Price/10006.47 Price/1000+5.36 Price/100054.69%
Price9th360 290 +70 80.56%
Rolling Resistance18th10.67 kg / t7.49 kg / t+3.18 kg / t70.2%
Very good aquaplaning results, good wet handling, good comfort.
Average dry grip, high wear, high rolling resistance.
Conditionally recommended.

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16th: Kleber Dynaxer UHP

Kleber Dynaxer UHP
  • 225/45 R17 94Y
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking15th35.9 M34.2 M+1.7 M95.26%
Dry Handling18th115.6 Km/H118 Km/H-2.4 Km/H97.97%
Wet Braking17th32.1 M28.7 M+3.4 M89.41%
Wet Handling20th71.6 Km/H76.5 Km/H-4.9 Km/H93.59%
Straight Aqua18th91.1 Km/H99.7 Km/H-8.6 Km/H91.37%
Subj. Comfort3rd7 Points9 Points-2 Points77.78%
Noise6th71.8 dB71.3 dB+0.5 dB99.3%
Wear10th39050 KM54210 KM-15160 KM72.03%
Value11th9.48 Price/10006.47 Price/1000+3.01 Price/100068.25%
Price11th370 290 +80 78.38%
Rolling Resistance6th8.99 kg / t7.49 kg / t+1.5 kg / t83.31%
Low noise, low fuel use.
Average wet performance with poor steering, understeer in the dry and wet, low aquaplaning resistance.
Conditionally recommended.

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17th: Maxxis Premitra HP5

Maxxis Premitra HP5
  • 225/45 R17 94W
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking17th36.3 M34.2 M+2.1 M94.21%
Dry Handling15th116 Km/H118 Km/H-2 Km/H98.31%
Wet Braking20th33.2 M28.7 M+4.5 M86.45%
Wet Handling17th72.2 Km/H76.5 Km/H-4.3 Km/H94.38%
Straight Aqua11th94.5 Km/H99.7 Km/H-5.2 Km/H94.78%
Subj. Comfort3rd7 Points9 Points-2 Points77.78%
Noise16th73 dB71.3 dB+1.7 dB97.67%
Wear16th35490 KM54210 KM-18720 KM65.47%
Value4th8.45 Price/10006.47 Price/1000+1.98 Price/100076.57%
Price2nd300 290 +10 96.67%
Rolling Resistance4th8.47 kg / t7.49 kg / t+0.98 kg / t88.43%
Well priced, low rolling resistance.
Slight understeer in the dry and wet, slow steering response, average mileage.
Conditionally recommended.

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18th: Firestone RoadHawk

Firestone RoadHawk
  • 225/45 R17 91Y
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking6th35.2 M34.2 M+1 M97.16%
Dry Handling20th115.3 Km/H118 Km/H-2.7 Km/H97.71%
Wet Braking15th32 M28.7 M+3.3 M89.69%
Wet Handling19th72 Km/H76.5 Km/H-4.5 Km/H94.12%
Straight Aqua20th90.7 Km/H99.7 Km/H-9 Km/H90.97%
Subj. Comfort15th5 Points9 Points-4 Points55.56%
Noise16th73 dB71.3 dB+1.7 dB97.67%
Wear16th35490 KM54210 KM-18720 KM65.47%
Value14th9.72 Price/10006.47 Price/1000+3.25 Price/100066.56%
Price7th345 290 +55 84.06%
Rolling Resistance2nd7.69 kg / t7.49 kg / t+0.2 kg / t97.4%
Short dry braking.
Understeer balance handling and limited steering precision in the dry and wet, poor aquaplaning reserves.
Conditionally recommended.

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19th: Kenda Emera A1

Kenda Emera A1
  • 225/45 R17 94Y
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking3rd34.9 M34.2 M+0.7 M97.99%
Dry Handling16th115.8 Km/H118 Km/H-2.2 Km/H98.14%
Wet Braking8th30.3 M28.7 M+1.6 M94.72%
Wet Handling6th74.5 Km/H76.5 Km/H-2 Km/H97.39%
Straight Aqua4th95.7 Km/H99.7 Km/H-4 Km/H95.99%
Subj. Comfort15th5 Points9 Points-4 Points55.56%
Noise9th72.2 dB71.3 dB+0.9 dB98.75%
Wear19th28080 KM54210 KM-26130 KM51.8%
Value16th11.04 Price/10006.47 Price/1000+4.57 Price/100058.61%
Price3rd310 290 +20 93.55%
Rolling Resistance17th10.29 kg / t7.49 kg / t+2.8 kg / t72.79%
Good aquaplaning resistance, short dry braking.
Understeer during dry handling, very poor wear.
Conditionally recommended.

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20th: Kumho Ecsta PS71

Kumho Ecsta PS71
  • 225/45 R17 94Y
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking19th37.1 M34.2 M+2.9 M92.18%
Dry Handling11th116.3 Km/H118 Km/H-1.7 Km/H98.56%
Wet Braking13th31.6 M28.7 M+2.9 M90.82%
Wet Handling11th73.2 Km/H76.5 Km/H-3.3 Km/H95.69%
Straight Aqua6th95.5 Km/H99.7 Km/H-4.2 Km/H95.79%
Subj. Comfort3rd7 Points9 Points-2 Points77.78%
Noise19th74.1 dB71.3 dB+2.8 dB96.22%
Wear20th26520 KM54210 KM-27690 KM48.92%
Value19th12.07 Price/10006.47 Price/1000+5.6 Price/100053.6%
Price4th320 290 +30 90.63%
Rolling Resistance19th11.06 kg / t7.49 kg / t+3.57 kg / t67.72%
Good aquaplaning properties, good dry handling.
Very poor wear, very high rolling resistance.
Conditionally recommended.

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