Summer tire test 225/40 R18 from the publisher Die Reifentester 2025 p.

Place Model Description / Recommendations Cost
1
Continental ContiSportContact 7
Excellent handling on any surface
Short braking distance on dry surface
High aquaplaning resistance
Low rolling resistance
Relatively low resistance to lateral aquaplaning
Rating: Very good
from 16 640 
1
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
Excellent on-road handling
Short braking distance on dry and wet road surfaces
Good ride comfort
Increased rolling resistance
Rating: Very good
from 11 550 
1
Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
Excellent handling in any condition
Shorter stopping distance on wet surfaces
Relatively low resistance to lateral aquaplaning
Rating: Very good
from 9 300 
4
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
Excellent handling and short braking distances on dry pavement.
Stiff ride and increased noise
High rolling resistance
Rating: Good
from 13 900 
4
Hankook K127 Ventus S1 Evo3
Smooth ride
Low noise level
Minor gripes about handling on dry pavement
Rating: Good
from 9 720 
4
Maxxis Victra Sport VS5
Smooth Ride
Low Noise Level
Relatively long braking distance on a wet surface
Increased rolling resistance
Rating: Good
from 6 730 
4
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Very high aquaplaning resistance
Low rolling resistance
There are premium tires with better handling on wet surfaces
Rating: Good
from 16 640 
8
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
Fuel-efficient and comfortable tyres for passenger cars
Relatively long braking distances on dry and wet asphalt
Rating: Satisfactory