Auto Bild tyre test: Double victory for Goodyear

Auto Bild has published the second-round results of its size 225/45 R18 summer 2023 tyre test. Well, sort of. We know where each of the 20 finalists finished and have gained insights into overall performance in wet and dry conditions, as well as their value for money. But the motoring publication is keeping its readers in suspense regarding scores for individual tests and will make these known in good time.

Established premium brands dominate the top spots of most tyre tests, as best-in-class performance typically has its price. Auto Bild’s latest test is no exception. But the inclusion of overall cost as a main factor (20% of the total result – performance in wet and dry conditions each contribute 40%) gives other tyre brands the opportunity to demonstrate a convincing price-performance ratio. This is particularly important in times when money is a little on the tight side.

The winner of this year’s Auto Bild summer tyre test is the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, a tyre that not only impressed the publication’s test team in wet and dry conditions, its purchase price and mileage potential ensured a second victory as economy champion.

Rated: Exemplary

Test winner & economy champion: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
+ Exemplary performance on wet & dry roads, excellent mileage, moderately priced, best price-performance ratio.

Michelin Pilot Sport 5
+ Precise steering behaviour and very good driving dynamics, good aquaplaning safety reserves, short wet & dry braking distances.
– High price.

Continental PremiumContact 7
+ Sporty dynamic handling qualities, precise turn-in, good mileage and economy.
– Priced on the high side.

Rated: Good

GT Radial SportActive 2

+ Safe wet & dry handling, very good aquaplaning characteristics, good price-performance ratio.
– Mediocre lateral control on wet roads.

Bridgestone Turanza 6
+ Balanced high performance, low rolling resistance.
– Economy just average.

Kumho Ecsta PS71
+ Balanced high performance potential, good handling characteristics, short wet & dry braking distances, fairly priced.
– Raised driving noise.

Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2
+ Safe driving characteristics on wet roads, good aquaplaning qualities, short dry braking distances.
– Delayed steering on dry roads.

Rated: Satisfactory

Falken Azenis FK520
+ Convincing driving qualities on dry roads, short wet & dry braking distances, low driving noise.
– Limited lateral control in the wet.

Sava Intensa UHP 2
+ Short dry braking distances, low rolling resistance, affordably priced.
– Understeer in the wet & dry, mediocre aquaplaning reserves.

Fulda Sport Control 2
+ Balanced, safe handling characteristics on wet roads, affordably priced.
– Extended wet braking distances, slightly delayed turn-in.

Pirelli P Zero PZ4
+ Sporty tyre with excellent driving dynamics, short wet & dry braking distances.
– Given lower rating due to limited mileage and high price.

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3
+ Convincing driving performance, agile handling, short wet & dry braking distances.
– Given lower rating due to below average mileage.

Maxxis Victra Sport 5 VS5
+ Good aquaplaning safety reserves, safe, dynamic handling in the wet.
– Average mileage, strong steering delay.

Toyo Proxes Sport 2
+ Balanced driving behaviour on wet & dry roads, short dry braking distances.
– Given lower rating due to limited mileage and high price.

Yokohama Advan Sport V107
+ Sporty dynamic dry handling, short wet & dry braking distances.
– Given lower rating due to limited mileage, elevated pricing, very high rolling resistance.

Linglong Sport Master
+ Short wet & dry braking distances, low ride noise, affordably priced.
– Very low mileage, strong understeer on dry roads, moderate comfort levels.

Giti GitiSport S2
+ Exemplary aquaplaning characteristics, low driving noise.
– Restricted mileage, delayed steering response on wet & dry roads.

Nexen N’Fera Sport
+ Short dry braking distances, low ride noise, moderate pricing.
– Understeer, average mileage.

Uniroyal Rain Sport 5
+ Exemplary aquaplaning safety reserves, safe wet handling.
– Extended dry braking distances, strong understeer on dry roads.

Kleber Dynaxer UHP
+ Good mileage, quiet ride noise, low rolling resistance.
– Mediocre grip and low lateral control in the wet, low aquaplaning reserves.