2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test

Dry BrakingContinental Sport Contact 5: 35.03 MToyo Proxes CF2 SUV: 38.12 M
Subj. Dry HandlingContinental Sport Contact 5: 3 PointsYokohama BluEarth RV02: 1 Points
Wet BrakingGoodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5: 38.72 MToyo Proxes CF2 SUV: 41.55 M
Subj. Wet HandlingContinental Sport Contact 5: 3 PointsVredestein Ultrac Satin: 1 Points
Wet CircleFalken FK510 SUV: 8.09 m/sToyo Proxes CF2 SUV: 7.29 m/s
Straight AquaPirelli CINTURATO P7: 78.4 Km/HYokohama BluEarth RV02: 73.9 Km/H
Subj. ComfortVredestein Ultrac Satin: 3 PointsContinental Sport Contact 5: 2 Points
Subj. NoiseVredestein Ultrac Satin: 3 PointsContinental Sport Contact 5: 2 Points
Rolling ResistanceNokian WetProof: 0.97 kg / tToyo Proxes CF2 SUV: 1.2 kg / t
For 2020, the German publication Gute Fahrt has tested eight 215/50 R18 SUV tyres using a VW T-Roc.

As with the 18" test in 2019, Gute Fahrt have chosen not to publish their handling data, instead grading each tyres handling subjectively as "very good", "good" or "satisfying". Sadly as this doesn't really work with how the Tyre 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 tyres, 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 tyres, 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

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
  • 215/50 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking3rd35.56 M35.03 M+0.53 M98.51%
Subj. Dry Handling1st3 Points100%
Wet Braking1st38.72 M100%
Subj. Wet Handling1st3 Points100%
Wet Circle4th7.77 m/s8.09 m/s-0.32 m/s96.04%
Straight Aqua2nd77.7 Km/H78.4 Km/H-0.7 Km/H99.11%
Subj. Comfort1st3 Points100%
Subj. Noise1st3 Points100%
Rolling Resistance7th1.16 kg / t0.97 kg / t+0.19 kg / t83.62%
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.

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2nd: Continental Sport Contact 5

Continental Sport Contact 5
  • 215/50 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking1st35.03 M100%
Subj. Dry Handling1st3 Points100%
Wet Braking3rd38.98 M38.72 M+0.26 M99.33%
Subj. Wet Handling1st3 Points100%
Wet Circle3rd7.88 m/s8.09 m/s-0.21 m/s97.4%
Straight Aqua3rd77.2 Km/H78.4 Km/H-1.2 Km/H98.47%
Subj. Comfort4th2 Points3 Points-1 Points66.67%
Subj. Noise4th2 Points3 Points-1 Points66.67%
Rolling Resistance3rd1.01 kg / t0.97 kg / t+0.04 kg / t96.04%
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.

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3rd: Falken FK510 SUV

Falken FK510 SUV
  • 215/50 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking4th35.66 M35.03 M+0.63 M98.23%
Subj. Dry Handling1st3 Points100%
Wet Braking2nd38.84 M38.72 M+0.12 M99.69%
Subj. Wet Handling3rd2 Points3 Points-1 Points66.67%
Wet Circle1st8.09 m/s100%
Straight Aqua6th77 Km/H78.4 Km/H-1.4 Km/H98.21%
Subj. Comfort4th2 Points3 Points-1 Points66.67%
Subj. Noise1st3 Points100%
Rolling Resistance6th1.15 kg / t0.97 kg / t+0.18 kg / t84.35%
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.

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4th: Nokian WetProof

Nokian WetProof
  • 215/50 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking2nd35.17 M35.03 M+0.14 M99.6%
Subj. Dry Handling4th2 Points3 Points-1 Points66.67%
Wet Braking4th39.27 M38.72 M+0.55 M98.6%
Subj. Wet Handling3rd2 Points3 Points-1 Points66.67%
Wet Circle5th7.73 m/s8.09 m/s-0.36 m/s95.55%
Straight Aqua7th76.1 Km/H78.4 Km/H-2.3 Km/H97.07%
Subj. Comfort4th2 Points3 Points-1 Points66.67%
Subj. Noise4th2 Points3 Points-1 Points66.67%
Rolling Resistance1st0.97 kg / t100%
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!

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5th: Pirelli CINTURATO P7

Pirelli CINTURATO P7
  • 215/50 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking5th37.67 M35.03 M+2.64 M92.99%
Subj. Dry Handling4th2 Points3 Points-1 Points66.67%
Wet Braking6th39.99 M38.72 M+1.27 M96.82%
Subj. Wet Handling3rd2 Points3 Points-1 Points66.67%
Wet Circle7th7.47 m/s8.09 m/s-0.62 m/s92.34%
Straight Aqua1st78.4 Km/H100%
Subj. Comfort1st3 Points100%
Subj. Noise4th2 Points3 Points-1 Points66.67%
Rolling Resistance2nd1 kg / t0.97 kg / t+0.03 kg / t97%
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.

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5th: Vredestein Ultrac Satin

Vredestein Ultrac Satin
  • 215/50 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking7th37.94 M35.03 M+2.91 M92.33%
Subj. Dry Handling4th2 Points3 Points-1 Points66.67%
Wet Braking5th39.64 M38.72 M+0.92 M97.68%
Subj. Wet Handling6th1 Points3 Points-2 Points33.33%
Wet Circle2nd7.94 m/s8.09 m/s-0.15 m/s98.15%
Straight Aqua4th77.1 Km/H78.4 Km/H-1.3 Km/H98.34%
Subj. Comfort1st3 Points100%
Subj. Noise1st3 Points100%
Rolling Resistance4th1.03 kg / t0.97 kg / t+0.06 kg / t94.17%
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 tyre with a good wet performance, but with some drawbacks.

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7th: Toyo Proxes CF2 SUV

Toyo Proxes CF2 SUV
  • 215/50 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking8th38.12 M35.03 M+3.09 M91.89%
Subj. Dry Handling7th1 Points3 Points-2 Points33.33%
Wet Braking8th41.55 M38.72 M+2.83 M93.19%
Subj. Wet Handling6th1 Points3 Points-2 Points33.33%
Wet Circle8th7.29 m/s8.09 m/s-0.8 m/s90.11%
Straight Aqua4th77.1 Km/H78.4 Km/H-1.3 Km/H98.34%
Subj. Comfort4th2 Points3 Points-1 Points66.67%
Subj. Noise4th2 Points3 Points-1 Points66.67%
Rolling Resistance8th1.2 kg / t0.97 kg / t+0.23 kg / t80.83%
Good straight aquaplaning resistance.
Relatively poor grip in the dry and wet, high rolling resistance, average comfort.

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7th: Yokohama BluEarth RV02

Yokohama BluEarth RV02
  • 215/50 R18
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking6th37.78 M35.03 M+2.75 M92.72%
Subj. Dry Handling7th1 Points3 Points-2 Points33.33%
Wet Braking7th40.6 M38.72 M+1.88 M95.37%
Subj. Wet Handling6th1 Points3 Points-2 Points33.33%
Wet Circle6th7.55 m/s8.09 m/s-0.54 m/s93.33%
Straight Aqua8th73.9 Km/H78.4 Km/H-4.5 Km/H94.26%
Subj. Comfort4th2 Points3 Points-1 Points66.67%
Subj. Noise4th2 Points3 Points-1 Points66.67%
Rolling Resistance5th1.05 kg / t0.97 kg / t+0.08 kg / t92.38%
Low rolling resistance.
Poor grip in the dry and wet, average comfort.
Satisfactory - low fuel use, but at the cost of grip.

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