2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tyre Test

Dry BrakingPirelli P Zero PZ4: 35.1 MToyo Proxes Sport: 37.5 M
Dry HandlingVredestein Ultrac Vorti: 100 Km/HBridgestone Turanza T005: 96.7 Km/H
Wet BrakingPirelli P Zero PZ4: 46.7 MToyo Proxes Sport: 56.2 M
Wet HandlingPirelli P Zero PZ4: 88.1 Km/HToyo Proxes Sport: 79.8 Km/H
Straight AquaMichelin Pilot Sport 4: 92.1 Km/HFulda SportControl 2: 87 Km/H
Subj. ComfortMichelin Pilot Sport 4: 7 PointsToyo Proxes Sport: 4 Points
NoiseMaxxis Premitra HP5: 71.6 dBContinental Premium Contact 6: 73.9 dB
PriceMaxxis Premitra HP5: 460 Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 675
Rolling ResistanceBridgestone Turanza T005: 7.31 kg / tToyo Proxes Sport: 9.69 kg / t
Auto Bild's second summer tyre test of 2019 has tested eleven 245/45 R18 tyre patterns using a BMW 5 Series. This tyre and vehicle combination isn't an often tested setup, and has yielded some interesting results!

The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 (Sports Car variant) dominated the testing, with the shortest dry and wet braking, fastest wet handling lap and second fastest dry handling lap.

With the Pirelli dominating, that left the usual top three trio battling out for second place overall, which went in favour of the new Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5, whos only draw back was a mid table rolling resistance score. The last of the podium spots went to the Continental PremiumContact 6 which proved to be a little noisy compared to the best.

The fan favourite, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4, had to settle for a joint fourth place overall with the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti.

Dry

The Pirelli P Zero SC had a huge dry braking advantage, 0.6 meters ahead of the next best.

The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti took its regular spot at the top of the dry handling testing, with the P Zero a close second.

Wet

The Pirelli once again proved its braking dominance, stopping 2 meters shorter than the second placed Asymmetric 5.

This time the Pirelli carried through the performance advantage to wet handling, as the fastest tyre on test.

The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 took its first win of the test during straight aquaplaning testing.

Environment

Three tyres proved to be the most comfortable subjectively.

The Bridgestone continued its run of extremely low rolling resistance scores by having the lowest fuel use on test.

The Maxxis had the quietest internal noise.

The Maxxis was also the cheapest tyre on test.

Results

1st: Pirelli P Zero PZ4

Pirelli P Zero PZ4
  • 245/45 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking1st35.1 M100%
Dry Handling2nd99.8 Km/H100 Km/H-0.2 Km/H99.8%
Wet Braking1st46.7 M100%
Wet Handling1st88.1 Km/H100%
Straight Aqua8th88.6 Km/H92.1 Km/H-3.5 Km/H96.2%
Subj. Comfort4th6 Points7 Points-1 Points85.71%
Noise7th72.9 dB71.6 dB+1.3 dB98.22%
Price6th560 460 +100 82.14%
Rolling Resistance7th8.74 kg / t7.31 kg / t+1.43 kg / t83.64%
Test winner with no obvious flaws, excellent dry and wet handling, accurate steering, short braking distances.
None mentioned.
Exemplary / Test Winner.

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2nd: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
  • 245/45 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking6th36 M35.1 M+0.9 M97.5%
Dry Handling3rd99.2 Km/H100 Km/H-0.8 Km/H99.2%
Wet Braking2nd48.7 M46.7 M+2 M95.89%
Wet Handling2nd87.7 Km/H88.1 Km/H-0.4 Km/H99.55%
Straight Aqua7th88.9 Km/H92.1 Km/H-3.2 Km/H96.53%
Subj. Comfort4th6 Points7 Points-1 Points85.71%
Noise10th73.2 dB71.6 dB+1.6 dB97.81%
Price6th560 460 +100 82.14%
Rolling Resistance8th8.95 kg / t7.31 kg / t+1.64 kg / t81.68%
Excellent handling in the dry and wet, accurate steering, short braking distances, good aquaplaning resistance.
High rolling resistance.
Exemplary.

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3rd: Continental Premium Contact 6

Continental Premium Contact 6
  • 245/45 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking6th36 M35.1 M+0.9 M97.5%
Dry Handling3rd99.2 Km/H100 Km/H-0.8 Km/H99.2%
Wet Braking3rd49.8 M46.7 M+3.1 M93.78%
Wet Handling3rd85.5 Km/H88.1 Km/H-2.6 Km/H97.05%
Straight Aqua5th89.4 Km/H92.1 Km/H-2.7 Km/H97.07%
Subj. Comfort4th6 Points7 Points-1 Points85.71%
Noise11th73.9 dB71.6 dB+2.3 dB96.89%
Price10th590 460 +130 77.97%
Rolling Resistance3rd8.01 kg / t7.31 kg / t+0.7 kg / t91.26%
Good handling on dry and wet surfaces, good wet handling, high braking performance.
Increased noise level.
Exemplary.

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4th: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

Michelin Pilot Sport 4
  • 245/45 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking8th36.6 M35.1 M+1.5 M95.9%
Dry Handling5th99 Km/H100 Km/H-1 Km/H99%
Wet Braking4th50.9 M46.7 M+4.2 M91.75%
Wet Handling4th85.4 Km/H88.1 Km/H-2.7 Km/H96.94%
Straight Aqua1st92.1 Km/H100%
Subj. Comfort1st7 Points100%
Noise4th72.1 dB71.6 dB+0.5 dB99.31%
Price11th675 460 +215 68.15%
Rolling Resistance6th8.3 kg / t7.31 kg / t+0.99 kg / t88.07%
Good handling in all conditions, highest aquaplaning resistance, good level of comfort.
High price, average lateral stability in the wet.
Exemplary.

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4th: Vredestein Ultrac Vorti

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
  • 245/45 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking3rd35.8 M35.1 M+0.7 M98.04%
Dry Handling1st100 Km/H100%
Wet Braking5th52.8 M46.7 M+6.1 M88.45%
Wet Handling5th85 Km/H88.1 Km/H-3.1 Km/H96.48%
Straight Aqua2nd91.2 Km/H92.1 Km/H-0.9 Km/H99.02%
Subj. Comfort1st7 Points100%
Noise5th72.4 dB71.6 dB+0.8 dB98.9%
Price5th535 460 +75 85.98%
Rolling Resistance10th9.54 kg / t7.31 kg / t+2.23 kg / t76.62%
Accurate steering, very good handling and short braking distances in the dry, good levels of comfort.
Increased rolling resistance.
Exemplary.

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6th: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2

Hankook Ventus S1 evo2
  • 245/45 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking8th36.6 M35.1 M+1.5 M95.9%
Dry Handling9th97.7 Km/H100 Km/H-2.3 Km/H97.7%
Wet Braking6th53.4 M46.7 M+6.7 M87.45%
Wet Handling6th82.5 Km/H88.1 Km/H-5.6 Km/H93.64%
Straight Aqua3rd91 Km/H92.1 Km/H-1.1 Km/H98.81%
Subj. Comfort4th6 Points7 Points-1 Points85.71%
Noise2nd71.7 dB71.6 dB+0.1 dB99.86%
Price4th510 460 +50 90.2%
Rolling Resistance9th9.04 kg / t7.31 kg / t+1.73 kg / t80.86%
Good aquaplaning resistance, short dry braking, good levels of comfort.
Relatively long wet braking.
Good.

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7th: Nokian PowerProof

Nokian PowerProof
  • 245/45 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking5th35.9 M35.1 M+0.8 M97.77%
Dry Handling7th98.3 Km/H100 Km/H-1.7 Km/H98.3%
Wet Braking7th54.3 M46.7 M+7.6 M86%
Wet Handling8th80.9 Km/H88.1 Km/H-7.2 Km/H91.83%
Straight Aqua10th87.6 Km/H92.1 Km/H-4.5 Km/H95.11%
Subj. Comfort8th5 Points7 Points-2 Points71.43%
Noise7th72.9 dB71.6 dB+1.3 dB98.22%
Price9th585 460 +125 78.63%
Rolling Resistance4th8.09 kg / t7.31 kg / t+0.78 kg / t90.36%
Good handling and short stopping distances in the dry, low rolling resistance.
Understeer and long braking distances in the wet.
Satisfactory.

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8th: Bridgestone Turanza T005

Bridgestone Turanza T005
  • 245/45 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking3rd35.8 M35.1 M+0.7 M98.04%
Dry Handling11th96.7 Km/H100 Km/H-3.3 Km/H96.7%
Wet Braking10th55.8 M46.7 M+9.1 M83.69%
Wet Handling9th80.8 Km/H88.1 Km/H-7.3 Km/H91.71%
Straight Aqua9th88.3 Km/H92.1 Km/H-3.8 Km/H95.87%
Subj. Comfort1st7 Points100%
Noise7th72.9 dB71.6 dB+1.3 dB98.22%
Price6th560 460 +100 82.14%
Rolling Resistance1st7.31 kg / t100%
Good aquaplaning resistance, short dry braking, good level of comfort, low rolling resistance.
Slow steering response and understeer in the dry and wet, long wet braking distances.
Satisfactory.

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8th: Maxxis Premitra HP5

Maxxis Premitra HP5
  • 245/45 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking2nd35.7 M35.1 M+0.6 M98.32%
Dry Handling8th98.2 Km/H100 Km/H-1.8 Km/H98.2%
Wet Braking9th55.4 M46.7 M+8.7 M84.3%
Wet Handling7th82.3 Km/H88.1 Km/H-5.8 Km/H93.42%
Straight Aqua5th89.4 Km/H92.1 Km/H-2.7 Km/H97.07%
Subj. Comfort8th5 Points7 Points-2 Points71.43%
Noise1st71.6 dB100%
Price1st460 100%
Rolling Resistance4th8.09 kg / t7.31 kg / t+0.78 kg / t90.36%
Short dry braking, low noise, low rolling resistance, low price.
Long wet braking, low wet grip, understeer in the dry and wet.
Satisfactory.

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8th: Toyo Proxes Sport

Toyo Proxes Sport
  • 245/45 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking11th37.5 M35.1 M+2.4 M93.6%
Dry Handling6th98.4 Km/H100 Km/H-1.6 Km/H98.4%
Wet Braking11th56.2 M46.7 M+9.5 M83.1%
Wet Handling11th79.8 Km/H88.1 Km/H-8.3 Km/H90.58%
Straight Aqua4th90.8 Km/H92.1 Km/H-1.3 Km/H98.59%
Subj. Comfort11th4 Points7 Points-3 Points57.14%
Noise5th72.4 dB71.6 dB+0.8 dB98.9%
Price2nd470 460 +10 97.87%
Rolling Resistance11th9.69 kg / t7.31 kg / t+2.38 kg / t75.44%
Good aquaplaning resistance, good dry handling, low noise, low price.
Poor wet handling, long wet braking, reduced comfort levels, high rolling resistance.
Satisfactory.

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11th: Fulda SportControl 2

Fulda SportControl 2
  • 245/45 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking10th37.4 M35.1 M+2.3 M93.85%
Dry Handling10th97.2 Km/H100 Km/H-2.8 Km/H97.2%
Wet Braking8th54.6 M46.7 M+7.9 M85.53%
Wet Handling10th80.3 Km/H88.1 Km/H-7.8 Km/H91.15%
Straight Aqua11th87 Km/H92.1 Km/H-5.1 Km/H94.46%
Subj. Comfort8th5 Points7 Points-2 Points71.43%
Noise3rd71.8 dB71.6 dB+0.2 dB99.72%
Price3rd495 460 +35 92.93%
Rolling Resistance2nd7.63 kg / t7.31 kg / t+0.32 kg / t95.81%
Low price, low rolling resistance, low noise.
Slow steering, long wet braking.
Satisfactory.

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