Summer tyre test 235/50 R18 - Autobild 2017
- Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3
- Tested tyres: 10
Results
Agenda: Best value in test Better than average value Worse than average value Worst value in test
| # | Name | Rating | Price | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 | Exemplary |
1-
|
2+
|
2
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very smooth road tires, very good on dry and wet roads, safe in terms of aquaplaning |
very low grip on wet grass, high price | ||
| 2. | Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV K117A | Exemplary |
1-
|
2
|
2+
|
high resistance to aquaplaning, very short braking distance, a lot of wet grip, not bad offroad |
only average ride comfort, average rolling resistance | £166 97 V | |
| 3. | Dunlop Quattromaxx | Exemplary |
2+
|
2
|
2
|
balanced road tires, great wet grip, not bad in the mud |
Worst rolling resistance, high price | ||
| 4. | Michelin Primacy 3 | Exemplary |
2-
|
2+
|
2
|
very short braking distance on dry road, pleasant steering response, pleasantly quiet |
only average safety in aquaplaning, very high price. | ||
| 5. | Continental PremiumContact 6 | Recommended |
2
|
1-
|
2
|
Very good adhesion on dry and wet roads, low rolling resistance, good in mud |
only average safety in aquaplaning, high price, not particularly quiet. | £136 97 V + 2 | |
| 6. | Maxxis Premitra HP5 | Recommended |
2
|
2
|
2
|
good wet grip, durable, low rolling resistance, surprisingly good on sand and mud, very low price |
inaccurate steering, bad on wet grass and gravel | £103 101 W | |
| 7. | Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport | Satisfactory |
2-
|
2
|
2
|
good aquaplaning resistance, good on gravel and grass |
Long braking distance on wet, worse in wet bends, increased rolling resistance | ||
| 8. | Kumho Crugen HP91 | Satisfactory |
3+
|
2-
|
2
|
good comfort, low noise, good on grass and mud, good price |
only average grip on wet and dry, longer braking distance | £111 97 W | |
| 9. | Vredestein Ultrac Satin | Satisfactory |
2-
|
2-
|
2-
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Very low rolling resistance, good safety in aquaplaning, surprisingly good on sand |
longer braking distance, steering accuracy, bad on gravel | ||
| 10. | Star Performer SUV-1 | Not recommended |
4+
|
3+
|
2-
|
amazing traction on gravel, low price |
too long braking distance, very low wet grip, bad in mud | ||
| # | Name | - | Rating | Wet | Dry | Offroad | Positive features | Neagative features | Price |
Above you can see the results of the Autobild 2017 235/50 R18 test performed by Autobild on a in 2017. This test was performed in 235/50 R18, but is applicable to other similar sizes, especially in the same tyre width (235). Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 is the best of 10 tested tyres according to tested properties (Wet, Dry, Offroad, ). Other featured tyres include Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV K117A, Dunlop Quattromaxx, Michelin Primacy 3; Some tyres weren't included in the test, such as Bridgestone Turanza T005, Falken ZIEX ZE310 ECORUN, Fulda SportControl 2.
Same size tyres not featured in the test
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