205/50 R15 Tires
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| Tire Reviewed | Dry Grip | Wet Grip | Feedback | Handling | Wear | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giti GitiCompete GTR2 (2) | 100% | 85% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 80% |
| Bridgestone Potenza RE11 (9) | 98% | 83% | 90% | 89% | 77% | 74% |
| Vredestein Sportrac 5 (101) | 88% | 85% | 83% | 83% | 86% | 84% |
| Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R (45) | 95% | 73% | 91% | 93% | 72% | 70% |
| Hankook Ventus Z214 (1) | 100% | 0% | 90% | 90% | 70% | 50% |
| Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 (30) | 94% | 72% | 90% | 90% | 70% | 74% |
| Toyo R1R (31) | 95% | 81% | 91% | 90% | 60% | 71% |
| Vredestein Sportrac 3 (60) | 85% | 91% | 80% | 80% | 76% | 79% |
| Yokohama Advan A052 (13) | 99% | 79% | 88% | 95% | 51% | 72% |
| Yokohama C Drive (45) | 86% | 82% | 83% | 77% | 77% | 86% |
| Bridgestone Adrenalin RE002 (108) | 90% | 82% | 82% | 80% | 77% | 77% |
| Kumho V70a (20) | 99% | 78% | 89% | 87% | 56% | 70% |
| Michelin Pilot Sport (42) | 92% | 82% | 87% | 81% | 73% | 75% |
| Uniroyal RainSport 2 (226) | 85% | 91% | 78% | 76% | 76% | 80% |
| Bridgestone Potenza RE 71RS (14) | 94% | 74% | 85% | 96% | 65% | 59% |
| Michelin Pilot Exalto (56) | 86% | 81% | 76% | 80% | 83% | 77% |
| Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun (113) | 86% | 82% | 81% | 80% | 77% | 79% |
| Maxxis MA iPro Victra iPro (25) | 88% | 78% | 83% | 84% | 68% | 77% |
| Uniroyal RainSport 3 (288) | 84% | 92% | 79% | 78% | 64% | 83% |
| Nexen N Blue HD Plus (80) | 82% | 78% | 77% | 76% | 77% | 82% |
| Dunlop Direzza DZ03 (7) | 94% | 66% | 89% | 89% | 71% | 47% |
| Continental ExtremeContact Force (5) | 90% | 60% | 86% | 86% | 82% | 68% |
| Federal 595RSPRO (10) | 89% | 68% | 76% | 88% | 73% | 62% |
| Hankook Ventus V12 evo k110 (114) | 84% | 75% | 76% | 78% | 74% | 79% |
| Avon ZV5 (112) | 84% | 78% | 77% | 77% | 71% | 77% |
| Kumho Ecsta V730 (5) | 94% | 48% | 84% | 88% | 64% | 66% |
| Austone SP 6 Athena (2) | 70% | 70% | 75% | 70% | 65% | 90% |
| Jinyu YH12 (28) | 81% | 74% | 79% | 69% | 79% | 80% |
| Kumho Ecsta KU31 (165) | 83% | 75% | 77% | 76% | 72% | 74% |
| Dunlop Direzza 03G (12) | 94% | 65% | 89% | 89% | 47% | 61% |
| Cooper Zeon CS6 (33) | 83% | 74% | 69% | 74% | 85% | 72% |
| Primewell Sport 910 (23) | 83% | 76% | 76% | 76% | 74% | 73% |
| Toyo Proxes TR1 (71) | 84% | 75% | 77% | 81% | 71% | 67% |
| Bridgestone Turanza ER300 (194) | 83% | 77% | 77% | 72% | 78% | 71% |
| Nankang AR 1 (38) | 91% | 45% | 85% | 87% | 70% | 65% |
| Accelera 651 Sport (26) | 82% | 70% | 78% | 76% | 73% | 73% |
| Avon ZZR (11) | 89% | 61% | 69% | 86% | 70% | 70% |
| Nankang NS2R (64) | 88% | 66% | 81% | 85% | 72% | 55% |
| Uniroyal RainSport (25) | 78% | 88% | 68% | 78% | 72% | 74% |
| Falken ZE912 (200) | 82% | 74% | 75% | 70% | 71% | 79% |
| Federal 595RSR (51) | 86% | 66% | 76% | 80% | 72% | 57% |
| Federal SS535 (5) | 90% | 65% | 83% | 58% | 80% | 60% |
| Fulda Carat Progresso (13) | 78% | 72% | 75% | 74% | 71% | 72% |
| Yokohama S Drive (65) | 83% | 69% | 75% | 77% | 71% | 68% |
| Dunlop Direzza DZ102 (20) | 82% | 73% | 76% | 69% | 67% | 70% |
| Firestone TZ200 (26) | 80% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 75% | 72% |
| Continental Premium Contact 2 (200) | 84% | 77% | 75% | 73% | 62% | 73% |
| Toyo T1R (288) | 83% | 69% | 75% | 75% | 63% | 70% |
| Toyo R888 (37) | 90% | 63% | 80% | 78% | 59% | 55% |
| Sailun Atrezzo Elite (23) | 81% | 74% | 72% | 68% | 66% | 71% |
| Goodyear Excellence (127) | 79% | 70% | 72% | 71% | 72% | 73% |
| Falken Azenis RT 615 (4) | 80% | 53% | 75% | 78% | 78% | 55% |
| Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08RS (36) | 73% | 65% | 74% | 72% | 81% | 68% |
| Star Performer TNG HP (1) | 90% | 70% | 50% | 70% | 50% | 80% |
| Dunlop SP Sport 01 (124) | 78% | 67% | 71% | 69% | 69% | 65% |
| Bridgestone Potenza s03 (7) | 86% | 54% | 70% | 67% | 71% | 60% |
| Jinyu YW51 (17) | 70% | 67% | 63% | 58% | 71% | 70% |
| Goodyear Eagle NCT5 (91) | 75% | 61% | 68% | 61% | 78% | 69% |
| Nitto NeoGen (3) | 87% | 87% | 87% | 83% | 73% | 67% |
| Goodyear EfficientGrip (145) | 77% | 68% | 64% | 61% | 70% | 72% |
| Nankang EX500 (1) | 70% | 60% | 60% | 60% | 90% | 70% |
| Nankang NS2 (211) | 76% | 58% | 65% | 62% | 73% | 62% |
| Maxxis MA Z4S Victra (18) | 89% | 77% | 79% | 78% | 80% | 78% |
| Avon ZV3 (28) | 72% | 63% | 65% | 66% | 58% | 66% |
| Accelera PHI R (32) | 75% | 46% | 63% | 63% | 63% | 72% |
| Starfire RSR 10 (4) | 75% | 55% | 58% | 53% | 57% | 75% |
| Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 (11) | 69% | 47% | 55% | 67% | 73% | 69% |
| Marangoni Zetalinea (15) | 72% | 45% | 64% | 64% | 68% | 57% |
| Maxxis MA V1 (19) | 69% | 61% | 61% | 53% | 65% | 61% |
| Firestone firehawk S790 (2) | 65% | 65% | 45% | 75% | 65% | 45% |
| Accelera Alpha (131) | 65% | 44% | 53% | 48% | 69% | 56% |
| Pirelli P6000 (175) | 66% | 46% | 55% | 48% | 67% | 60% |
| Tigar Prima (8) | 60% | 45% | 54% | 51% | 46% | 56% |
| Marshal POWER RACER II 719 (9) | 51% | 20% | 39% | 42% | 79% | 41% |
| Admiral 712 (7) | 50% | 39% | 47% | 43% | 51% | 41% |
| Triangle TR968 (70) | 54% | 32% | 40% | 39% | 62% | 39% |
| Sava rapidex r2 (1) | 30% | 40% | 10% | 10% | 0% | 60% |
205/50 R15 Tire Review Highlights
Writing about the Accelera PHI R
rated 33%
1997 tercel with full poly bushed suspension, these tires have soft sidewalls so steering felt very vague, on the rain it understeered if i pushed it, after they went out i got some petlas pt525 progreen and even those had way better steering response than the acceleras, but for the budget you cannot ask more
tire reviewed on 2026-01-28 17:14:21
Writing about the Bridgestone Potenza RE 71RS
rated 97%
The Potenza RE-71RS perfected suits my NA Miata autocross car and has several advantages over the previous RE-71R. I did not expect such a significant improvement in comfort and noise compared the RE-71R, but the result is a very pleasant on road driving experience. Wet grip is excellent, it feels comparable to Conti ECS now and very confident. Heat tolerance also seems better based on a few autocross event - the Miata is too light to give stress these tires but I feel they are faster with each run whereas with 2 drivers the RE-71R could become slightly greasy feeling on a hot day. Dry grip is incredibly strong although it feels like more slip angle is required than the RE-71R. Steering has traded some of the instant response of the RE-71R for a more progressive limit behavior and improved on-center tracking. I prefer the slightly more relaxed steering response and stiffer effort buildup for street driving. For autocross I preferred the immediate response of the RE-71R, but have been able to quickly adjust to the RE-71RS. Overall this is a solid improvement on the RE-71R. I have only done 3 autocross events so it is too early to rate wear, but so far this is looking like a longer wearing tire than the RE-71R.
tire reviewed on 2025-12-13 21:52:39
Writing about the Continental ExtremeContact Force
rated 80%
Ran these tires as daily tires for my 1985 MR2 and had a fantastic time with them. My previous set were ecs02's and they were just a bit ahead of those on grip, very good feel through the car and translated well. When sliding, they are great on feedback and I really liked them on the edge. The wear was good, great even for a 200tw. I think this tire is definitely best as a track tire, usable as dual duty for autocross or daily or track. When cold, they are quite skittery and will not have the same level of grip as when they are warm, very behind the ecs02. On a cold day or wet day at autocross, the tires would not warm up and were much slower than other tires. The tires do fall off a little with so many heat cycles in them but still hold very well and grip fine at the track.
tire reviewed on 2025-11-21 02:59:01
Writing about the Nankang NS2R
rated 42%
Ran these tires on my race car as they are the new control tire. I previously ran dunlop direzza z3. The difference in lap time under the same conditions were noticeable. The Dunlops were 1.49.3 a lap where as the nankangs were 1.52.8 a lap. The handled worse and I noticed down the straight my car struggled to reach 180km where as it easily reached 200km with the Dunlops. I have used the nankangs for several race meetings and after the first initial scrub ins they haven’t improved. I have tried varying the pressures over several test days to try and see if that would help. It doesn’t. They look like they don’t wear down too fast but that is the only good side of them. I haven’t tried them in the rain yet.
tire reviewed on 2025-04-13 03:19:44
Writing about the Nankang AR 1
rated 78%
Running these tires in autocross events in Swift Sport, they need an effort to be driven to the limit, glues to the track, runs happy with modified suspension and negative camber, tire presssure plays vital role on how they perform, day and night difference in performance at different psi’s
tire reviewed on 2024-10-17 05:53:45
Writing about the Kumho Ecsta V730
rated 73%
test on sunny afternoon at Sepang Circuit, track surface temperature over 40 °C. Dry grip is very good; the tire was progressive during the limit and can endure 3–4 hot laps before starting to lose grip due to overheating. Wear is just okay. Tires pricing are quite good, at least 30–40% cheaper than the competitors like the AD09 or RS4 or Z3. Loud tire rolling noise on rough road surfaces. I have no idea about its wet grip, never drive it in the rain. But from what I saw on the tire tread, it focused on dry only, not wet, damp maybe ok.
tire reviewed on 2024-01-28 19:52:36
Writing about the Yokohama Advan A052
rated 86%
Used on a clio 182
These tires gripped from cold, way better than any tire I’d tried before in the 1b tire list, but I could see the tire wearing after the first session!
Worth every penny if your looking for outright grip on the track.
These tires gripped from cold, way better than any tire I’d tried before in the 1b tire list, but I could see the tire wearing after the first session!
Worth every penny if your looking for outright grip on the track.
tire reviewed on 2023-11-13 14:24:35
Writing about the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
rated 68%
Brought these in 205/50/R15 to fit my new "15x7 alloys (5.9kg per alloy), and in this review I'm comparing them to my old Yokohama Advan Fleva V701, Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance, and Avon ZV7's in 195/45/R16 on "16x7 alloys (9.7kg per alloy), so bare in mind this slightly skews my comparison.
For context, I brought lightweight flow-formed alloys as the TU5JP4S engine in my C2, though a brilliant, 8k-revving NA bundle of fun that it is, struggles with low-end grunt, and cutting approximately 8kg of unsprung weight on the driven-wheels, and 16kg total is a significant upgrade on a small ~1000kg car. 205/50/R15 after careful consideration was the perfect dimension for my car, though I'm disappointed that this is a rare size especially for premium performance-orientated tires, with only dated Continental PremiumContact 2's, Hankook Ventus Prime 3's, and Yokohama Advan Fleva V701's being the only respectable options in this size, though for some reason this size is 30% more expensive than those identical models in similarly sized 195/50/R15, 195/55/R15, or 195/45/R16 accordingly...
...which leads me to the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun tires; relatively recent design, V-rated, and a reasonable price tag of ~£90 per corner fitted; virtually identical in price to the same offering in 195/55/R15 and 195/45/R16, as it should be given the dimensions are really similar. This honest pricing combined with it being a modern design/compound is what sold me, despite it being a Premium Summer Touring tire as opposed to UHP.
300 miles in, I think these are an excellent 'control tire' in the sense that they are very neutral tires in all fronts; they don't give off a 'wow-factor' in any given category of measure, but at the same time there's nothing that makes me think these are terrible tires at all, which in itself is a complement. I can't see anyone being disappointed in these, especially at the price-point, whether you're an old grandma in an MPV seeking comfort, fuel efficiency, and safety, or a spirited driver (myself) in a warm/hot-hatch seeking performance. They're very predictable tires which is good for any kind of driver.
They are very quiet and smooth on bumpy surfaces and motorway driving as a strength, however I would've preferred a stiffer sidewall as they offer very little sensation through the steering wheel, though once your senses adjust to it, you can feel the sidewalls twisting between the road surface and the rims when quick-flicking the steering wheel, giving a delay between steering input and direction change. For a spirited-driver, these tires reward smooth, Prost-like steering inputs, and as long as you drive like that, you can carry pretty impressive speed in the bends, though it must be said there is more confidence-inspiring tires out there. You can push them in the wet without feeling unsafe in the slightest. Naturally, going to a bigger aspect ratio tire means a loss of steering response is expected, but I do think there is realistic room for improvement in this area. With that said, these are classed as a 'Premium Summer Tire' rather than UHP, but I had little choice in this size. I would've brought the Yoko's again but I don't think paying 30% more for the same tire in an extremely similar size is fair pricing.
On another note, can premium tire manufacturers stop ignoring the demand for UHP tires in sizes for old school hot-hatches and neo-classic cars? We all know that modern performance cars don't offer the engagement that old analogue cars do, yet modern performance tires have come a long way over the past 15-20 years. A set of PS5's or Eagle Assymetric 6's in my size would be a dream, though of course in a proportionate price compared to the other sizes offered (take note Yokohama)
TLDR: Not a bad tire but not a special tire either, adequate enough on all fronts. Respectfully priced for what it is. Won't disappoint nor wow anyone. A safe choice of tire to avoid disappointment.
For context, I brought lightweight flow-formed alloys as the TU5JP4S engine in my C2, though a brilliant, 8k-revving NA bundle of fun that it is, struggles with low-end grunt, and cutting approximately 8kg of unsprung weight on the driven-wheels, and 16kg total is a significant upgrade on a small ~1000kg car. 205/50/R15 after careful consideration was the perfect dimension for my car, though I'm disappointed that this is a rare size especially for premium performance-orientated tires, with only dated Continental PremiumContact 2's, Hankook Ventus Prime 3's, and Yokohama Advan Fleva V701's being the only respectable options in this size, though for some reason this size is 30% more expensive than those identical models in similarly sized 195/50/R15, 195/55/R15, or 195/45/R16 accordingly...
...which leads me to the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun tires; relatively recent design, V-rated, and a reasonable price tag of ~£90 per corner fitted; virtually identical in price to the same offering in 195/55/R15 and 195/45/R16, as it should be given the dimensions are really similar. This honest pricing combined with it being a modern design/compound is what sold me, despite it being a Premium Summer Touring tire as opposed to UHP.
300 miles in, I think these are an excellent 'control tire' in the sense that they are very neutral tires in all fronts; they don't give off a 'wow-factor' in any given category of measure, but at the same time there's nothing that makes me think these are terrible tires at all, which in itself is a complement. I can't see anyone being disappointed in these, especially at the price-point, whether you're an old grandma in an MPV seeking comfort, fuel efficiency, and safety, or a spirited driver (myself) in a warm/hot-hatch seeking performance. They're very predictable tires which is good for any kind of driver.
They are very quiet and smooth on bumpy surfaces and motorway driving as a strength, however I would've preferred a stiffer sidewall as they offer very little sensation through the steering wheel, though once your senses adjust to it, you can feel the sidewalls twisting between the road surface and the rims when quick-flicking the steering wheel, giving a delay between steering input and direction change. For a spirited-driver, these tires reward smooth, Prost-like steering inputs, and as long as you drive like that, you can carry pretty impressive speed in the bends, though it must be said there is more confidence-inspiring tires out there. You can push them in the wet without feeling unsafe in the slightest. Naturally, going to a bigger aspect ratio tire means a loss of steering response is expected, but I do think there is realistic room for improvement in this area. With that said, these are classed as a 'Premium Summer Tire' rather than UHP, but I had little choice in this size. I would've brought the Yoko's again but I don't think paying 30% more for the same tire in an extremely similar size is fair pricing.
On another note, can premium tire manufacturers stop ignoring the demand for UHP tires in sizes for old school hot-hatches and neo-classic cars? We all know that modern performance cars don't offer the engagement that old analogue cars do, yet modern performance tires have come a long way over the past 15-20 years. A set of PS5's or Eagle Assymetric 6's in my size would be a dream, though of course in a proportionate price compared to the other sizes offered (take note Yokohama)
TLDR: Not a bad tire but not a special tire either, adequate enough on all fronts. Respectfully priced for what it is. Won't disappoint nor wow anyone. A safe choice of tire to avoid disappointment.
tire reviewed on 2023-08-08 13:49:12
Writing about the Sailun Atrezzo Elite
rated 70%
I had these tires on a 2001 accent. They handled well, the ride was comfortable. They did not last as long, it could be because of aggressive driving however.
tire reviewed on 2023-04-12 17:44:09
Writing about the Austone SP 6 Athena
rated 80%
Еxcellent tire for the price, worth it.
tire reviewed on 2023-03-23 03:12:06
Writing about the Toyo Proxes TR1
rated 89%
Bought these to replace my worn out T1R's, which were very good on the TF. Went with the TR1's (T1R's no longer available), hoping they would be as good as the tires they were replacing (despite different tread pattern). Had these on about a year now and they are a very good match for the MGTF, great on the day to day stuff and even ok when used on a competitive HillClimb. Grip in the dry is impressive for a normal road tire, progressive at the limit, complementing the cars handling.
tire reviewed on 2022-08-29 03:25:57
Writing about the Accelera 651 Sport
rated 64%
Bought the extra 100tw tires for hillclimbs and sprints, they had good grip but was a little unpredictable on the limit, a little grippier than the Michelin ps3 tires I was using before but not any real difference in the times from being a 1b list tire.
It’s a good tire for the price of them, there are better but then again at twice the price.
tire reviewed on 2022-08-19 01:05:07
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