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Test Size: 215/50 R18

Tires Tested: 8 tires

Test Categories:
4 categories (9 tests)

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Test Category	Best Performer	Worst Performer	Difference
Dry (2 tests)
Dry Braking	▲ Continental Sport Contact 5: 35.03 M	▼ Toyo Proxes CF2 SUV: 38.12 M	3.1 M (8.1%)
Subj. Dry Handling	▲ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5: 3 Points	▼ Toyo Proxes CF2 SUV: 1 Points	2.0 Points (200.0%)
Wet (4 tests)
Wet Braking	▲ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5: 38.72 M	▼ Toyo Proxes CF2 SUV: 41.55 M	2.8 M (6.8%)
Subj. Wet Handling	▲ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5: 3 Points	▼ Vredestein Ultrac Satin: 1 Points	2.0 Points (200.0%)
Wet Circle	▲ Falken FK510 SUV: 8.09 m/s	▼ Toyo Proxes CF2 SUV: 7.29 m/s	0.8 m/s (11.0%)
Straight Aqua	▲ Pirelli CINTURATO P7: 78.4 Km/H	▼ Yokohama BluEarth RV02: 73.9 Km/H	4.5 Km/H (6.1%)
Comfort (2 tests)
Subj. Comfort	▲ Vredestein Ultrac Satin: 3 Points	▼ Falken FK510 SUV: 2 Points	1.0 Points (50.0%)
Subj. Noise	▲ Falken FK510 SUV: 3 Points	▼ Toyo Proxes CF2 SUV: 2 Points	1.0 Points (50.0%)
Value (1 tests)
Rolling Resistance	▲ Nokian WetProof: 0.97 kg / t	▼ Toyo Proxes CF2 SUV: 1.2 kg / t	0.2 kg / t (19.2%)

As with the 18" test in 2019, Gute Fahrt have chosen not to publish their handling data, instead grading each tires handling subjectively as "very good", "good" or "satisfying". Sadly as this doesn't really work with how the Tire Reviews database system is set up, we're representing each of the ratings as a number, with 3 being "very good", 2 "good" and 1 as "satisfying".

With this being a rather unique way of grading tires, we'll leave you to pick through the data below and make your own conclusions. Gute Fahrt always writes a good piece of text about each of the tires, so make sure you get to the bottom of the page where you can find the testers notes!

As always, any questions please feel free to ask in the comments.

Dry

Wet

Environment

Results

1st: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
215/50 R18 3PMSF: no	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 3rd 35.56 M 35.03 M +0.53 M 98.51% Subj. Dry Handling 1st 3 Points 100% Wet Braking 1st 38.72 M 100% Subj. Wet Handling 1st 3 Points 100% Wet Circle 4th 7.77 m/s 8.09 m/s -0.32 m/s 96.04% Straight Aqua 2nd 77.7 Km/H 78.4 Km/H -0.7 Km/H 99.11% Subj. Comfort 1st 3 Points 100% Subj. Noise 1st 3 Points 100% Rolling Resistance 7th 1.16 kg / t 0.97 kg / t +0.19 kg / t 83.62% Excellent in the wet, ahead of all the competition, very good dry performance, good comfort levels. High rolling resistance. Very good - when water appeared on the track, the goodyear dominated. Read Reviews    Buy from £153.19
2nd: Continental Sport Contact 5
215/50 R18 3PMSF: no	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 1st 35.03 M 100% Subj. Dry Handling 1st 3 Points 100% Wet Braking 3rd 38.98 M 38.72 M +0.26 M 99.33% Subj. Wet Handling 1st 3 Points 100% Wet Circle 3rd 7.88 m/s 8.09 m/s -0.21 m/s 97.4% Straight Aqua 3rd 77.2 Km/H 78.4 Km/H -1.2 Km/H 98.47% Subj. Comfort 4th 2 Points 3 Points -1 Points 66.67% Subj. Noise 4th 2 Points 3 Points -1 Points 66.67% Rolling Resistance 3rd 1.01 kg / t 0.97 kg / t +0.04 kg / t 96.04% No real weaknesses in the dry or wet handling or braking. Average aquaplaning resistance, average comfort levels. Very good - Continental win more tests than any other brand in Europe, and this was apparent with the excellent SportContact 5 even though it has now been replaced by the newer PremiumContact 6. Read Reviews    Buy from £152.98
3rd: Falken FK510 SUV
215/50 R18 3PMSF: no	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 4th 35.66 M 35.03 M +0.63 M 98.23% Subj. Dry Handling 1st 3 Points 100% Wet Braking 2nd 38.84 M 38.72 M +0.12 M 99.69% Subj. Wet Handling 3rd 2 Points 3 Points -1 Points 66.67% Wet Circle 1st 8.09 m/s 100% Straight Aqua 6th 77 Km/H 78.4 Km/H -1.4 Km/H 98.21% Subj. Comfort 4th 2 Points 3 Points -1 Points 66.67% Subj. Noise 1st 3 Points 100% Rolling Resistance 6th 1.15 kg / t 0.97 kg / t +0.18 kg / t 84.35% Good handling in all conditions. High rolling resistance. Very good - Like Hankook, Falken are moving away from the second tier brands and into the premium category. Read Reviews
4th: Nokian WetProof
215/50 R18 3PMSF: no	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 2nd 35.17 M 35.03 M +0.14 M 99.6% Subj. Dry Handling 4th 2 Points 3 Points -1 Points 66.67% Wet Braking 4th 39.27 M 38.72 M +0.55 M 98.6% Subj. Wet Handling 3rd 2 Points 3 Points -1 Points 66.67% Wet Circle 5th 7.73 m/s 8.09 m/s -0.36 m/s 95.55% Straight Aqua 7th 76.1 Km/H 78.4 Km/H -2.3 Km/H 97.07% Subj. Comfort 4th 2 Points 3 Points -1 Points 66.67% Subj. Noise 4th 2 Points 3 Points -1 Points 66.67% Rolling Resistance 1st 0.97 kg / t 100% Very short dry braking, good in the wet, low rolling resistance. Poor aquaplaning resistance. Good - The winter specialist Nokian is now performing well in summer testing! Read Reviews
5th: Pirelli CINTURATO P7
215/50 R18 3PMSF: no	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 5th 37.67 M 35.03 M +2.64 M 92.99% Subj. Dry Handling 4th 2 Points 3 Points -1 Points 66.67% Wet Braking 6th 39.99 M 38.72 M +1.27 M 96.82% Subj. Wet Handling 3rd 2 Points 3 Points -1 Points 66.67% Wet Circle 7th 7.47 m/s 8.09 m/s -0.62 m/s 92.34% Straight Aqua 1st 78.4 Km/H 100% Subj. Comfort 1st 3 Points 100% Subj. Noise 4th 2 Points 3 Points -1 Points 66.67% Rolling Resistance 2nd 1 kg / t 0.97 kg / t +0.03 kg / t 97% Acceptable handling in all conditions, high aquaplaning resistance, low rolling resistance. Long dry braking, weak lateral stability, high noise level. Good - A good balance of performance, but not on the level of the best in test. Read Reviews
5th: Vredestein Ultrac Satin
215/50 R18 3PMSF: no	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 7th 37.94 M 35.03 M +2.91 M 92.33% Subj. Dry Handling 4th 2 Points 3 Points -1 Points 66.67% Wet Braking 5th 39.64 M 38.72 M +0.92 M 97.68% Subj. Wet Handling 6th 1 Points 3 Points -2 Points 33.33% Wet Circle 2nd 7.94 m/s 8.09 m/s -0.15 m/s 98.15% Straight Aqua 4th 77.1 Km/H 78.4 Km/H -1.3 Km/H 98.34% Subj. Comfort 1st 3 Points 100% Subj. Noise 1st 3 Points 100% Rolling Resistance 4th 1.03 kg / t 0.97 kg / t +0.06 kg / t 94.17% High resistance to aquaplaning, short braking distances in the wet, good handling in all conditions, low rolling resistance. Long dry braking, weak lateral aquaplaning. Good - A good looking tire with a good wet performance, but with some drawbacks. Read Reviews
7th: Toyo Proxes CF2 SUV
215/50 R18 3PMSF: no	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 8th 38.12 M 35.03 M +3.09 M 91.89% Subj. Dry Handling 7th 1 Points 3 Points -2 Points 33.33% Wet Braking 8th 41.55 M 38.72 M +2.83 M 93.19% Subj. Wet Handling 6th 1 Points 3 Points -2 Points 33.33% Wet Circle 8th 7.29 m/s 8.09 m/s -0.8 m/s 90.11% Straight Aqua 4th 77.1 Km/H 78.4 Km/H -1.3 Km/H 98.34% Subj. Comfort 4th 2 Points 3 Points -1 Points 66.67% Subj. Noise 4th 2 Points 3 Points -1 Points 66.67% Rolling Resistance 8th 1.2 kg / t 0.97 kg / t +0.23 kg / t 80.83% Good straight aquaplaning resistance. Relatively poor grip in the dry and wet, high rolling resistance, average comfort. Read Reviews
7th: Yokohama BluEarth RV02
215/50 R18 3PMSF: no	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 6th 37.78 M 35.03 M +2.75 M 92.72% Subj. Dry Handling 7th 1 Points 3 Points -2 Points 33.33% Wet Braking 7th 40.6 M 38.72 M +1.88 M 95.37% Subj. Wet Handling 6th 1 Points 3 Points -2 Points 33.33% Wet Circle 6th 7.55 m/s 8.09 m/s -0.54 m/s 93.33% Straight Aqua 8th 73.9 Km/H 78.4 Km/H -4.5 Km/H 94.26% Subj. Comfort 4th 2 Points 3 Points -1 Points 66.67% Subj. Noise 4th 2 Points 3 Points -1 Points 66.67% Rolling Resistance 5th 1.05 kg / t 0.97 kg / t +0.08 kg / t 92.38% Low rolling resistance. Poor grip in the dry and wet, average comfort. Satisfactory - low fuel use, but at the cost of grip. Read Reviews