2010 EVO FWD Tyre Test

2010 EVO FWD Tyre Test For the second time in 2010 EVO have published an excellent summer tyre test. The first test, published in July concentrated on a RWD MX5 running 205/45 17 tyres and was won by Continental with the ContiSportContact 3. In this tyre test EVO have used a Renaultsport Megane 250 Cup wearing massive 235/35 r19 tyres to test 9 ultra high performance / max performance tyres.

Unlike a number of the German tyre tests, EVO score by how the tyre feel almost as much as the actual data results, with 40% of the scoring based on the subjective feel scoring. The most important of these subjective tests is steering feel, and this punishes tyres like the new Bridgestone S001 which offered an excellent raw performance, but provided a somewhat numb driving experience.

The difference between the best and the worst tyre was just 1.1 seconds in the dry, showing just how close the competition is. In the wet this gap extended to 8.5 seconds with the Continental winning (81.3 seconds) and the Kumho posting the slowest time (89.8).

The Results

Continental haven taken another win proving they're the brand to beat in 2010. The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric had a surprisingly strong 2nd place thanks to its excellent wet grip and positive feedback while the Pirelli P Zero K1 rounded out the top 3 thanks to an excellent performance, just let down by a poor aquaplaning score.

1st: Continental ContiSportContact 5 P

Continental ContiSportContact 5 P
  • 235/35 R19
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 1284.2
  2. Dry: 299.4
  3. Wet: 497.5
  4. Subjective: 198.3
  5. Comfort: 100
  6. Rolling Resistance: 91.2
  7. Overall: 97.8
A strong all round performance, setting the standard in many tests. Strongest tyre in the dry and performed very well in the wet. Excellent subjective steering feel.
Slightly noisy ride

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2nd: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric
  • 235/35 R19
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 1214.7
  2. Dry: 288.5
  3. Wet: 460.9
  4. Subjective: 192
  5. Comfort: 98.6
  6. Rolling Resistance: 79.2
  7. Overall: 95.5
An impressive all rounder scoring extremely well in the wet grip and subjective handling tests
High rolling resistance

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3rd: Pirelli P Zero

Pirelli P Zero
  • 235/35 R19
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 1235.2
  2. Dry: 292
  3. Wet: 460.9
  4. Subjective: 190.6
  5. Comfort: 100
  6. Rolling Resistance: 96.3
  7. Overall: 95.4
Shadowing the 2nd place Goodyear in most of the test, the Pirelli has excellent handling in both the dry and wet and gives a surprisingly quiet and comfortable ride
Poor result in the aquaplaning test

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4th: Michelin Pilot Sport PS2

Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
  • 235/35 R19
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 1221.7
  2. Dry: 294.2
  3. Wet: 466
  4. Subjective: 177.7
  5. Comfort: 97.1
  6. Rolling Resistance: 93.8
  7. Overall: 92.9
Giving the fastest time in the dry handling test the Michelin is the sportiest tyre of the group. Excellent steering feel makes this a tyre for drivers
Slightly weak aquaplaning results and the sporty nature of the tyre gives a slightly harsh ride

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5th: Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
  • 235/35 R19
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 1181
  2. Dry: 288
  3. Wet: 443.2
  4. Subjective: 175.7
  5. Comfort: 95.7
  6. Rolling Resistance: 87.1
  7. Overall: 91.3
The Toyo proved to be a strong tyre in the dry
Worst curved aquaplaning results and poor scores in the wet handling tests.

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6th: Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT

Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT
  • 235/35 R19
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 1197
  2. Dry: 292.7
  3. Wet: 463.9
  4. Subjective: 169.3
  5. Comfort: 90
  6. Rolling Resistance: 90.3
  7. Overall: 90.8
A great tyre in the dry and pretty decent in the wet too. Scored well on the road and the dry track for feel
High road noise and choppy ride

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7th: Bridgestone Potenza S001

Bridgestone Potenza S001
  • 235/35 R19
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 1206.6
  2. Dry: 290.1
  3. Wet: 482.9
  4. Subjective: 164
  5. Comfort: 91.4
  6. Rolling Resistance: 87.6
  7. Overall: 90.6
A good performer in both the wet and dry
A lack of steering feel leaves the tyre feeling average

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8th: Hankook Ventus S1 evo

Hankook Ventus S1 evo
  • 235/35 R19
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 1179
  2. Dry: 292.3
  3. Wet: 451.5
  4. Subjective: 150.6
  5. Comfort: 95.7
  6. Rolling Resistance: 100
  7. Overall: 88.9
Lowest rolling resistance and competitve results in the objective dry tests
Woolly feeling in the wet. Safe rather than fun.

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9th: Kumho Ecsta KU31

Kumho Ecsta KU31
  • 235/35 R19
  • 3PMSF: no
  1. Total: 1145.5
  2. Dry: 284.7
  3. Wet: 439
  4. Subjective: 148
  5. Comfort: 92.9
  6. Rolling Resistance: 93.4
  7. Overall: 87.5
Good dry pace
Poor wet performance, lowest subjective score.

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Pick up a copy of EVO issue 150 for the full results.

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