2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test

Test Publication:
Auto Bild Sportscars
https://www.autobild.de/ratgeber/reifen/
Test Size: 235/35 R19
Tyres Tested: 15 tyres
Test Categories:
4 categories (9 tests)
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Test Category Best Performer Worst Performer Difference
Dry (2 tests)
Dry Braking ▲ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S: 33.5 M▼ Berlin-Tires Summer UHP 1: 39 M5.5 M (14.1%)
Dry Handling ▲ Bridgestone Potenza Sport: 119.7 Km/H▼ Berlin-Tires Summer UHP 1: 113.7 Km/H6.0 Km/H (5.3%)
Wet (4 tests)
Wet Braking ▲ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S: 45.5 M▼ Syron Premium Performance: 63.2 M17.7 M (28.0%)
Wet Handling ▲ Pirelli P Zero PZ4: 77.2 Km/H▼ Syron Premium Performance: 64.3 Km/H12.9 Km/H (20.1%)
Straight Aqua ▲ Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2: 75.3 Km/H▼ Berlin-Tires Summer UHP 1: 64.7 Km/H10.6 Km/H (16.4%)
Curved Aquaplaning ▲ Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2: 2.79 m/sec2▼ Berlin-Tires Summer UHP 1: 1.84 m/sec21.0 m/sec2 (51.6%)
Comfort (1 tests)
Noise ▲ Continental Sport Contact 6: 71.5 dB▼ Barum Bravuris 5HM: 74.4 dB2.9 dB (3.9%)
Value (2 tests)
Price ▲ Berlin-Tires Summer UHP 1: 340 ▼ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S: 720 380.0 (52.8%)
Rolling Resistance ▲ Syron Premium Performance: 7.91 kg / t▼ Vredestein Ultrac Vorti: 9.9 kg / t2.0 kg / t (20.1%)
In an unexpected release, Auto Bild have just published their second ultra high performance tyre test of 2021, this time testing the popular 235/35 R19 tyre size and again putting the new Bridgestone Potenza Sport up against the best from Continental and Michelin. Strangely, Auto Bild have included the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 instead of the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport which would have been a more natural selection for this group, but it's still a really interesting test.

As always, things are close at the top, with Michelin taking a narrow victory, just ahead of Bridgestone and Continental in joint second place.

Read on below for the gritty details, and testers notes on each tyre, and be sure to check out the full test on the Auto Bild website.

Dry

Dry braking was led by the often dominant Michelin Pilot Sport 4S, with the Continental SportContact 6 close behind. 

A rather large 5.5 meters separated the best and worst tyres on test.

While the new Bridgestone Potenza Sport could only manage fourth in dry braking, it was the fastest around the dry handling lap by a significant margin.

Wet

Wet braking was again led by the impressive Michelin, in a sequence of results extremely similar to the dry braking.

Auto Bild actually tested braking on a high and low grip surface, below is the results of the low grip, you can find the results of the high grip surface on the Auto Bild website. 

The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 was the fastest around the wet handling lap, with an impressive lead ahead of Michelin and Continental. 

The now aging Dunlop SportMaxx RT2 led the way in both aquaplaning tests.

Environment

The external noise test bumped the budget "Berlin Tyres" to the top of the group.

The cheapest tyres in the group happened to have the lowest rolling resistance, which is a little unusual for such a test.

As usual, the Michelin was the most expensive tyre on test, over twice the price of the cheapest tyres.

Results

1st: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
  • 235/35 R19 91Y
  • EU Label: C/A/71
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking1st33.5 M100%
Dry Handling3rd118.4 Km/H119.7 Km/H-1.3 Km/H98.91%
Wet Braking1st45.5 M100%
Wet Handling3rd74 Km/H77.2 Km/H-3.2 Km/H95.85%
Straight Aqua6th73.6 Km/H75.3 Km/H-1.7 Km/H97.74%
Curved Aquaplaning11th2.34 m/sec22.79 m/sec2-0.45 m/sec283.87%
Noise8th72.3 dB71.5 dB+0.8 dB98.89%
Price15th720 340 +380 47.22%
Rolling Resistance8th8.87 kg / t7.91 kg / t+0.96 kg / t89.18%
Top performer with precise steering and dynamic handling, shortest wet braking distance, shortest dry braking, good comfort, low rolling resistance.
High Price.
Highly Recommended.

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2nd: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

Bridgestone Potenza Sport
  • 235/35 R19 91Y
  • EU Label: E/A/72
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking4th34.7 M33.5 M+1.2 M96.54%
Dry Handling1st119.7 Km/H100%
Wet Braking4th48.8 M45.5 M+3.3 M93.24%
Wet Handling4th73.9 Km/H77.2 Km/H-3.3 Km/H95.73%
Straight Aqua5th74 Km/H75.3 Km/H-1.3 Km/H98.27%
Curved Aquaplaning2nd2.72 m/sec22.79 m/sec2-0.07 m/sec297.49%
Noise13th73.7 dB71.5 dB+2.2 dB97.01%
Price12th630 340 +290 53.97%
Rolling Resistance13th9.57 kg / t7.91 kg / t+1.66 kg / t82.65%
New sports pattern with direct steering and balanced handling, excellent dry handling, short wet and dry braking distances.
Slightly higher noise.
Highly Recommended.

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2nd: Continental Sport Contact 6

Continental Sport Contact 6
  • 235/35 R19 91Y
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking2nd33.7 M33.5 M+0.2 M99.41%
Dry Handling4th117.8 Km/H119.7 Km/H-1.9 Km/H98.41%
Wet Braking2nd46.8 M45.5 M+1.3 M97.22%
Wet Handling2nd74.2 Km/H77.2 Km/H-3 Km/H96.11%
Straight Aqua2nd74.7 Km/H75.3 Km/H-0.6 Km/H99.2%
Curved Aquaplaning12th2.33 m/sec22.79 m/sec2-0.46 m/sec283.51%
Noise1st71.5 dB100%
Price12th630 340 +290 53.97%
Rolling Resistance4th8.43 kg / t7.91 kg / t+0.52 kg / t93.83%
Balanced sports tyre with secure handling characteristics and precise steering, short wet and dry braking distances, low noises.
Higher price level.
Highly Recommended.

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4th: Pirelli P Zero PZ4

Pirelli P Zero PZ4
  • 235/35 R19 91Y
  • EU Label: C/A/71
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking3rd34.5 M33.5 M+1 M97.1%
Dry Handling2nd118.8 Km/H119.7 Km/H-0.9 Km/H99.25%
Wet Braking3rd48.6 M45.5 M+3.1 M93.62%
Wet Handling1st77.2 Km/H100%
Straight Aqua10th71.6 Km/H75.3 Km/H-3.7 Km/H95.09%
Curved Aquaplaning8th2.43 m/sec22.79 m/sec2-0.36 m/sec287.1%
Noise11th72.5 dB71.5 dB+1 dB98.62%
Price10th585 340 +245 58.12%
Rolling Resistance14th9.9 kg / t7.91 kg / t+1.99 kg / t79.9%
Convincing handling qualities on wet and dry roads, high grip, precise steering behavior, short dry braking distances.
Higher rolling resistance.
Highly Recommended.

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5th: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3

Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
  • 235/35 R19 91Y
  • EU Label: C/A/69
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking5th34.9 M33.5 M+1.4 M95.99%
Dry Handling6th117.2 Km/H119.7 Km/H-2.5 Km/H97.91%
Wet Braking7th51.2 M45.5 M+5.7 M88.87%
Wet Handling10th72.4 Km/H77.2 Km/H-4.8 Km/H93.78%
Straight Aqua7th73.1 Km/H75.3 Km/H-2.2 Km/H97.08%
Curved Aquaplaning6th2.52 m/sec22.79 m/sec2-0.27 m/sec290.32%
Noise3rd71.7 dB71.5 dB+0.2 dB99.72%
Price9th545 340 +205 62.39%
Rolling Resistance7th8.8 kg / t7.91 kg / t+0.89 kg / t89.89%
Balanced sports tyre with safe handling qualities, precise steering response, good aquaplaning safety, short dry braking distances, well priced.
Slightly extended wet braking.
Recommended.

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5th: Vredestein Ultrac Vorti

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
  • 235/35 R19 91Y
  • EU Label: E/B/70
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking7th35.3 M33.5 M+1.8 M94.9%
Dry Handling5th117.6 Km/H119.7 Km/H-2.1 Km/H98.25%
Wet Braking6th50.4 M45.5 M+4.9 M90.28%
Wet Handling5th73.8 Km/H77.2 Km/H-3.4 Km/H95.6%
Straight Aqua7th73.1 Km/H75.3 Km/H-2.2 Km/H97.08%
Curved Aquaplaning4th2.57 m/sec22.79 m/sec2-0.22 m/sec292.11%
Noise5th71.9 dB71.5 dB+0.4 dB99.44%
Price7th520 340 +180 65.38%
Rolling Resistance14th9.9 kg / t7.91 kg / t+1.99 kg / t79.9%
A well balanced tyre with precise handling qualities on wet roads, stable cornering, short dry braking distances, good value for money.
High rolling resistance.
Recommended.

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7th: Maxxis Victra Sport 5

Maxxis Victra Sport 5
  • 235/35 R19 91Y
  • EU Label: E/A/72
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking6th35 M33.5 M+1.5 M95.71%
Dry Handling7th117.1 Km/H119.7 Km/H-2.6 Km/H97.83%
Wet Braking10th54.2 M45.5 M+8.7 M83.95%
Wet Handling7th72.9 Km/H77.2 Km/H-4.3 Km/H94.43%
Straight Aqua3rd74.4 Km/H75.3 Km/H-0.9 Km/H98.8%
Curved Aquaplaning3rd2.62 m/sec22.79 m/sec2-0.17 m/sec293.91%
Noise10th72.4 dB71.5 dB+0.9 dB98.76%
Price4th440 340 +100 77.27%
Rolling Resistance11th9.34 kg / t7.91 kg / t+1.43 kg / t84.69%
Well priced with good aquaplaning resistance and safe handling, short dry braking distances, good comfort.
Extended wet braking distances.
Recommended.

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7th: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
  • 235/35 R19 91Y
  • EU Label: C/A/71
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking9th35.4 M33.5 M+1.9 M94.63%
Dry Handling10th116.5 Km/H119.7 Km/H-3.2 Km/H97.33%
Wet Braking4th48.8 M45.5 M+3.3 M93.24%
Wet Handling9th72.6 Km/H77.2 Km/H-4.6 Km/H94.04%
Straight Aqua4th74.1 Km/H75.3 Km/H-1.2 Km/H98.41%
Curved Aquaplaning5th2.54 m/sec22.79 m/sec2-0.25 m/sec291.04%
Noise7th72 dB71.5 dB+0.5 dB99.31%
Price14th650 340 +310 52.31%
Rolling Resistance9th8.96 kg / t7.91 kg / t+1.05 kg / t88.28%
Good aquaplaning resistance, short wet and dry braking distances, good grip and balanced handling behavior in the wet.
Slight understeer balance in the dry.
Recommended.

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7th: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
  • 235/35 R19 91Y
  • EU Label: C/A/68
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking7th35.3 M33.5 M+1.8 M94.9%
Dry Handling8th117 Km/H119.7 Km/H-2.7 Km/H97.74%
Wet Braking8th51.7 M45.5 M+6.2 M88.01%
Wet Handling8th72.7 Km/H77.2 Km/H-4.5 Km/H94.17%
Straight Aqua1st75.3 Km/H100%
Curved Aquaplaning1st2.79 m/sec2100%
Noise4th71.8 dB71.5 dB+0.3 dB99.58%
Price10th585 340 +245 58.12%
Rolling Resistance6th8.71 kg / t7.91 kg / t+0.8 kg / t90.82%
Sports tyres with high performance potential, stable wet and dry handling, good aquaplaning safety, short dry braking distances.
Slightly longer wet braking distances.
Recommended.

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10th: Kleber Dynaxer UHP

Kleber Dynaxer UHP
  • 235/35 R19 91Y
  • EU Label: E/A/69
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking13th36.8 M33.5 M+3.3 M91.03%
Dry Handling13th115.7 Km/H119.7 Km/H-4 Km/H96.66%
Wet Braking9th51.8 M45.5 M+6.3 M87.84%
Wet Handling12th69.9 Km/H77.2 Km/H-7.3 Km/H90.54%
Straight Aqua12th69.9 Km/H75.3 Km/H-5.4 Km/H92.83%
Curved Aquaplaning14th2.15 m/sec22.79 m/sec2-0.64 m/sec277.06%
Noise5th71.9 dB71.5 dB+0.4 dB99.44%
Price5th490 340 +150 69.39%
Rolling Resistance2nd8.41 kg / t7.91 kg / t+0.5 kg / t94.05%
Short dry braking distances, low rolling resistance, well priced.
Only average wet performance, understeer in the dry.
Satisfactory.

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11th: Toyo Proxes Sport A

Toyo Proxes Sport A
  • 235/35 R19 91Y
  • EU Label: E/A/70
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking11th36 M33.5 M+2.5 M93.06%
Dry Handling9th116.7 Km/H119.7 Km/H-3 Km/H97.49%
Wet Braking13th57.3 M45.5 M+11.8 M79.41%
Wet Handling6th73.1 Km/H77.2 Km/H-4.1 Km/H94.69%
Straight Aqua9th72.2 Km/H75.3 Km/H-3.1 Km/H95.88%
Curved Aquaplaning7th2.5 m/sec22.79 m/sec2-0.29 m/sec289.61%
Noise8th72.3 dB71.5 dB+0.8 dB98.89%
Price7th520 340 +180 65.38%
Rolling Resistance12th9.48 kg / t7.91 kg / t+1.57 kg / t83.44%
Dynamic precise wet handling, short dry braking distances, well priced.
Very long wet braking distances, understeer in the dry.
Conditionally Recommended.

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12th: Nokian PowerProof

Nokian PowerProof
  • 235/35 R19 91Y
  • EU Label: C/A/72
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking10th35.6 M33.5 M+2.1 M94.1%
Dry Handling11th116 Km/H119.7 Km/H-3.7 Km/H96.91%
Wet Braking10th54.2 M45.5 M+8.7 M83.95%
Wet Handling11th70.9 Km/H77.2 Km/H-6.3 Km/H91.84%
Straight Aqua11th71.2 Km/H75.3 Km/H-4.1 Km/H94.56%
Curved Aquaplaning9th2.38 m/sec22.79 m/sec2-0.41 m/sec285.3%
Noise12th73.1 dB71.5 dB+1.6 dB97.81%
Price5th490 340 +150 69.39%
Rolling Resistance10th9.26 kg / t7.91 kg / t+1.35 kg / t85.42%
Stable cornering in the wet,short dry braking distances, well priced.
Long wet braking distances, strong understeer in the wet and dry.
Conditionally Recommended.

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13th: Barum Bravuris 5HM

Barum Bravuris 5HM
  • 235/35 R19 91Y
  • EU Label: E/B/72
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking14th37.2 M33.5 M+3.7 M90.05%
Dry Handling14th114.3 Km/H119.7 Km/H-5.4 Km/H95.49%
Wet Braking12th56.4 M45.5 M+10.9 M80.67%
Wet Handling13th68.5 Km/H77.2 Km/H-8.7 Km/H88.73%
Straight Aqua13th69.5 Km/H75.3 Km/H-5.8 Km/H92.3%
Curved Aquaplaning9th2.38 m/sec22.79 m/sec2-0.41 m/sec285.3%
Noise15th74.4 dB71.5 dB+2.9 dB96.1%
Price3rd430 340 +90 79.07%
Rolling Resistance5th8.44 kg / t7.91 kg / t+0.53 kg / t93.72%
Low rolling resistance, low price.
Long wet and dry braking distances, limited lateral grip, spongy steering response.
Conditionally Recommended.

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14th: Syron Premium Performance

Syron Premium Performance
  • 235/35 R19 91Y
  • EU Label: C/B/72
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking12th36.6 M33.5 M+3.1 M91.53%
Dry Handling12th115.8 Km/H119.7 Km/H-3.9 Km/H96.74%
Wet Braking15th63.2 M45.5 M+17.7 M71.99%
Wet Handling15th64.3 Km/H77.2 Km/H-12.9 Km/H83.29%
Straight Aqua14th67.7 Km/H75.3 Km/H-7.6 Km/H89.91%
Curved Aquaplaning13th2.27 m/sec22.79 m/sec2-0.52 m/sec281.36%
Noise14th74 dB71.5 dB+2.5 dB96.62%
Price2nd400 340 +60 85%
Rolling Resistance1st7.91 kg / t100%
Low price, low rolling resistance.
Low grip in the wet, high levels of understeer with spongy handling, loud noise.
Not Recommended.

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15th: Berlin Tires Summer UHP 1

Berlin-Tires Summer UHP 1
  • 235/35 R19 91Y
  • EU Label: C/B/72
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking15th39 M33.5 M+5.5 M85.9%
Dry Handling15th113.7 Km/H119.7 Km/H-6 Km/H94.99%
Wet Braking14th62 M45.5 M+16.5 M73.39%
Wet Handling14th66.6 Km/H77.2 Km/H-10.6 Km/H86.27%
Straight Aqua15th64.7 Km/H75.3 Km/H-10.6 Km/H85.92%
Curved Aquaplaning15th1.84 m/sec22.79 m/sec2-0.95 m/sec265.95%
Noise1st71.5 dB100%
Price1st340 100%
Rolling Resistance3rd8.42 kg / t7.91 kg / t+0.51 kg / t93.94%
Low noise.
Critical driving characteristics, very long braking distance, poor aquaplaning resistance.
Not Recommended.

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