Summer tire test 245/45 R18 from the publisher Automotorsport 2017 p.

Place Model Description / Recommendations Cost
1
Michelin Pilot Sport PS4
Excellent dynamic and dry handling performance on wet and dry conditions. Very accurate and predictable with little to no downsides.
Minor weaknesses in transverse aquaplaning
Rating: Highly Recommended

Score: 9.4
from 7 200 
2
Pirelli PZero
Particularly on dry surfaces, very precise, predictable and safe tires. High steering precision. Comfortable driving experience.
Minor drawbacks when braking on a wet road and lateral aquaplaning, increased tire noise.
Rating: Recommended

Score: 8.8
from 10 550 
3
Continental ContiPremiumContact 6
Very light handling and comfortable tire. A proven trend towards understeering. Predominantly uniform behaviour at high levels.
Worse cornering on a wet road - pronounced insufficient steerability
Rating: Recommended

Score: 8.4
from 6 370 
4
Hankook K117 Ventus S1 Evo2
Balanced handling characteristics with no significant pluses or minuses. Pleasant quiet ride.
Not very precise steering and traction on a wet road
Rating: Recommended

Score: 8.2
from 10 210 
5
Falken Azenis FK510
Short braking distance and convincingly safe driving on wet roads, driving comfort
Slightly slower steering response when changing direction and changing lanes during dry conditions
Rating: Recommended

Points: 8.0
from 15 920 
6
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3
Stability and ease of handling on wet and dry roads. Short braking distance on dry, smooth road
Worse braking on a wet road
Rating: Recommended

Score: 7.9
from 5 600 
7
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport plus
Reliable braking and safe longitudinal movement on wet roads. Precise and sensitive handling with high grip through corners on dry roads.
Drawbacks when cornering on wet roads and lateral aquaplaning. Drawbacks of dry braking.
Rating: Recommended

Scores: 7.8
8
Vredestein Ultrac Satin
Balanced tire, extremely easy to handle on safe braking.
rather slow steering response, expressed in insufficient maneuverability when aquaplaning
Rating: Recommended

Score: 7.7
from 10 310 
9
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
Mainly dry, fairly active sports tyres with instant steering response and good accuracy
Wet long braking distance, cornering and less understeer.
Rating: Recommended

Score: 7.6
10
Maxxis Premitra HP5
Average dry braking distance. Predictably, insufficient cornering stability on wet roads.
Indifferent and not very accurate handling on water. Long braking distance and strong insufficient steerability on a wet road. very noisy
Rating: Conditionally recommended

Score: 6.9
from 4 570