Top Tire Review has put six Asian-market ultra-high performance tires through a comprehensive test for 2024/25. The lineup includes five standard UHP tires - Continental MaxContact MC7, Michelin Pilot Sport 5, Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, Toyo Proxes TR1, and the Chinese-made RoadX RXMotion U11. Adding an interesting comparison, Hankook's EV-focused iON evo was included to see how a dedicated electric vehicle tire performs against traditional UHP options.

Testing was carried out using 235/45 R18 tires mounted on an Audi SQ2. Given Asia's frequent heavy rainfall, wet performance made up 40% of the final score, followed by dry performance (30%), noise and comfort (25%), and rolling resistance (5%). 

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Test Size: 235/45 R18

Tires Tested: 6 tires

Test Categories:
4 categories (12 tests)

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Test Category	Best Performer	Worst Performer	Difference
Dry (3 tests)
Dry Braking	▲ Continental MaxContact MC7: 34 M	▼ RoadX RXMOTION U11: 39.9 M	5.9 M (14.8%)
Dry Handling	▲ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 53.64 s	▼ Toyo Proxes TR1: 56.05 s	2.4 s (4.3%)
Subj. Dry Handling	▲ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 7.5 Points	▼ Toyo Proxes TR1: 6.8 Points	0.7 Points (10.3%)
Wet (6 tests)
Wet Braking	▲ Continental MaxContact MC7: 29.3 M	▼ RoadX RXMOTION U11: 37.7 M	8.4 M (22.3%)
Wet Handling	▲ Continental MaxContact MC7: 80.05 s	▼ RoadX RXMOTION U11: 89.26 s	9.2 s (10.3%)
Subj. Wet Handling	▲ Continental MaxContact MC7: 7.5 Points	▼ RoadX RXMOTION U11: 4.8 Points	2.7 Points (56.3%)
Wet Circle	▲ Continental MaxContact MC7: 0.95 m/s	▼ RoadX RXMOTION U11: 0.779 m/s	0.2 m/s (22.0%)
Straight Aqua	▲ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 78.1 Km/H	▼ RoadX RXMOTION U11: 73.6 Km/H	4.5 Km/H (6.1%)
Curved Aquaplaning	▲ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 3.31 m/sec2	▼ RoadX RXMOTION U11: 2.58 m/sec2	0.7 m/sec2 (28.3%)
Comfort (2 tests)
Subj. Comfort	▲ Continental MaxContact MC7: 7.1 Points	▼ Toyo Proxes TR1: 6.5 Points	0.6 Points (9.2%)
Noise	▲ Hankook iON Evo: 68.6 dB	▼ RoadX RXMOTION U11: 69.4 dB	0.8 dB (1.2%)
Value (1 tests)
Rolling Resistance	▲ Hankook iON Evo: 7.65 kg / t	▼ RoadX RXMOTION U11: 8.56 kg / t	0.9 kg / t (10.6%)

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Results

1st: Continental MaxContact MC7
235/45 R18 3PMSF: no	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 1st 34 M 100% Dry Handling 2nd 53.79 s 53.64 s +0.15 s 99.72% Subj. Dry Handling 1st 7.5 Points 100% Wet Braking 1st 29.3 M 100% Wet Handling 1st 80.05 s 100% Subj. Wet Handling 1st 7.5 Points 100% Wet Circle 1st 0.95 m/s 100% Straight Aqua 3rd 77.9 Km/H 78.1 Km/H -0.2 Km/H 99.74% Curved Aquaplaning 3rd 3.1 m/sec2 3.31 m/sec2 -0.21 m/sec2 93.66% Subj. Comfort 1st 7.1 Points 100% Noise 4th 69.2 dB 68.6 dB +0.6 dB 99.13% Rolling Resistance 4th 8.33 kg / t 7.65 kg / t +0.68 kg / t 91.84% Continental MaxContact MC7 dominated the test, taking first place in most wet tests and dry braking. The tire led wet braking at 29.3m and wet handling with an 80.05s lap time. It also topped the comfort ratings at 7.1 points. While its overall performance was hard to fault, it scored mid-pack for interior noise at 69.2 dB and aquaplaning resistance, suggesting small room for improvement in these areas. Read Reviews
2nd: Hankook iON Evo
235/45 R18 3PMSF: no	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 3rd 35.2 M 34 M +1.2 M 96.59% Dry Handling 3rd 53.84 s 53.64 s +0.2 s 99.63% Subj. Dry Handling 3rd 7.2 Points 7.5 Points -0.3 Points 96% Wet Braking 2nd 30.1 M 29.3 M +0.8 M 97.34% Wet Handling 3rd 81.81 s 80.05 s +1.76 s 97.85% Subj. Wet Handling 3rd 7 Points 7.5 Points -0.5 Points 93.33% Wet Circle 3rd 0.926 m/s 0.95 m/s -0.02 m/s 97.47% Straight Aqua 2nd 78 Km/H 78.1 Km/H -0.1 Km/H 99.87% Curved Aquaplaning 4th 3.02 m/sec2 3.31 m/sec2 -0.29 m/sec2 91.24% Subj. Comfort 2nd 6.8 Points 7.1 Points -0.3 Points 95.77% Noise 1st 68.6 dB 100% Rolling Resistance 1st 7.65 kg / t 100% Hankook iON evo impressed as an EV-focused tire, finishing second overall. It performed strongly in the wet, stopping at 30.1m and lapping in 81.81s. The tire led both rolling resistance at 7.65 N/kN and interior noise at 68.6 dB - key metrics for EVs. However, its dry performance was less impressive, with mid-pack results in both braking and handling tests showing room for improvement. Read Reviews    Buy from £157.30
3rd: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
235/45 R18 3PMSF: no	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 2nd 35 M 34 M +1 M 97.14% Dry Handling 4th 54.7 s 53.64 s +1.06 s 98.06% Subj. Dry Handling 3rd 7.2 Points 7.5 Points -0.3 Points 96% Wet Braking 3rd 30.3 M 29.3 M +1 M 96.7% Wet Handling 2nd 80.93 s 80.05 s +0.88 s 98.91% Subj. Wet Handling 2nd 7.3 Points 7.5 Points -0.2 Points 97.33% Wet Circle 4th 0.923 m/s 0.95 m/s -0.03 m/s 97.16% Straight Aqua 1st 78.1 Km/H 100% Curved Aquaplaning 1st 3.31 m/sec2 100% Subj. Comfort 3rd 6.5 Points 7.1 Points -0.6 Points 91.55% Noise 3rd 69 dB 68.6 dB +0.4 dB 99.42% Rolling Resistance 5th 8.54 kg / t 7.65 kg / t +0.89 kg / t 89.58% Michelin Pilot Sport 5 secured third place with balanced performance. It excelled in aquaplaning tests, leading both longitudinal (78.1 km/h) and lateral (3.31 m/s²) measurements. The tire also performed well in wet handling with an 80.93s lap time. However, its rolling resistance was high at 8.54 N/kN, and comfort scores were average at 6.5 points, falling short of premium expectations. Read Reviews    Buy from £166.22
4th: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
235/45 R18 3PMSF: no	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 4th 35.5 M 34 M +1.5 M 95.77% Dry Handling 1st 53.64 s 100% Subj. Dry Handling 1st 7.5 Points 100% Wet Braking 4th 31.5 M 29.3 M +2.2 M 93.02% Wet Handling 4th 82.69 s 80.05 s +2.64 s 96.81% Subj. Wet Handling 4th 6.8 Points 7.5 Points -0.7 Points 90.67% Wet Circle 2nd 0.947 m/s 0.95 m/s -0 m/s 99.68% Straight Aqua 4th 77.8 Km/H 78.1 Km/H -0.3 Km/H 99.62% Curved Aquaplaning 2nd 3.21 m/sec2 3.31 m/sec2 -0.1 m/sec2 96.98% Subj. Comfort 3rd 6.5 Points 7.1 Points -0.6 Points 91.55% Noise 2nd 68.8 dB 68.6 dB +0.2 dB 99.71% Rolling Resistance 2nd 8.12 kg / t 7.65 kg / t +0.47 kg / t 94.21% Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 showed its strength in dry conditions, leading both handling tests with a 53.64s lap time and 7.5 subjective score. It also performed well in wet cornering and lateral aquaplaning. The tire's main weakness was wet performance, particularly in braking where it needed 31.5m to stop - over 2m longer than the test winner. Read Reviews    Buy from £152.02
5th: Toyo Proxes TR1
235/45 R18 3PMSF: no	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 5th 39.3 M 34 M +5.3 M 86.51% Dry Handling 6th 56.05 s 53.64 s +2.41 s 95.7% Subj. Dry Handling 6th 6.8 Points 7.5 Points -0.7 Points 90.67% Wet Braking 5th 35.6 M 29.3 M +6.3 M 82.3% Wet Handling 5th 84.05 s 80.05 s +4 s 95.24% Subj. Wet Handling 5th 6.5 Points 7.5 Points -1 Points 86.67% Wet Circle 5th 0.83 m/s 0.95 m/s -0.12 m/s 87.37% Straight Aqua 5th 75.5 Km/H 78.1 Km/H -2.6 Km/H 96.67% Curved Aquaplaning 5th 2.89 m/sec2 3.31 m/sec2 -0.42 m/sec2 87.31% Subj. Comfort 3rd 6.5 Points 7.1 Points -0.6 Points 91.55% Noise 4th 69.2 dB 68.6 dB +0.6 dB 99.13% Rolling Resistance 3rd 8.17 kg / t 7.65 kg / t +0.52 kg / t 93.64% Toyo Proxes TR1 struggled in most performance tests, though did show some positives in efficiency. While its rolling resistance was competitive at 8.17 N/kN, the tire needed significant improvements across both wet and dry handling. Wet braking required 35.6m - over 6m longer than the leader, while both wet and dry handling lap times were among the slowest. Read Reviews
6th: RoadX RXMOTION U11
235/45 R18 3PMSF: no	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 6th 39.9 M 34 M +5.9 M 85.21% Dry Handling 5th 55.62 s 53.64 s +1.98 s 96.44% Subj. Dry Handling 5th 7.1 Points 7.5 Points -0.4 Points 94.67% Wet Braking 6th 37.7 M 29.3 M +8.4 M 77.72% Wet Handling 6th 89.26 s 80.05 s +9.21 s 89.68% Subj. Wet Handling 6th 4.8 Points 7.5 Points -2.7 Points 64% Wet Circle 6th 0.779 m/s 0.95 m/s -0.17 m/s 82% Straight Aqua 6th 73.6 Km/H 78.1 Km/H -4.5 Km/H 94.24% Curved Aquaplaning 6th 2.58 m/sec2 3.31 m/sec2 -0.73 m/sec2 77.95% Subj. Comfort 3rd 6.5 Points 7.1 Points -0.6 Points 91.55% Noise 6th 69.4 dB 68.6 dB +0.8 dB 98.85% Rolling Resistance 6th 8.56 kg / t 7.65 kg / t +0.91 kg / t 89.37% RoadX RXMotion U11 finished last, with notable weaknesses in wet performance. The tire needed 37.7m to stop in wet conditions and posted the slowest wet handling lap at 89.26s. Its only real strength was dry handling, where it performed better than expected for a budget option. The tire's low price point reflects its position as an economy option with significant performance compromises. Read Reviews