Summer tyre test 225/40 R18 from the publisher ADAC 2025 p.

Place Model Description / Recommendations Cost
1
Continental ContiSportContact 7
Excellent handling and high safety level in any conditions
Good balance of characteristics
High mileage
Good fuel efficiency
Relatively low resistance to lateral aquaplaning
Rating: Good
from 16 640 
2
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
Very good performance on dry surfaces
Good performance on wet surfaces
High mileage
Increased weight
High fuel consumption
Rating: Good
from 11 550 
2
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Balanced characteristics
Excellent handling on dry and wet roads
Very long service life
Low weight
Low fuel consumption
Relatively low resistance to lateral aquaplaning
Rating: Good
from 16 640 
2
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Balanced characteristics
Good driving performance on dry and wet surfaces
High mileage
Low weight
Low fuel consumption
No noticeable defects
Rating: Good
from 14 240 
5
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
Good wet and dry handling
Low fuel consumption
Average mileage
Large mass
Rating: Good
6
Yokohama Advan Sport V107
Very good performance on dry roads
Good performance on wet roads
Low fuel consumption
Relatively low resistance to aquaplaning
Average mileage
Increased weight
Rating: Good
from 13 780 
7
Firestone FireHawk Sport
Good performance on dry and wet road surfaces
Low mass
Low fuel consumption
Minor complaints about aquaplaning resistance
Average tread life
Rating: Good
7
Falken Azenis FK520
Overall good results on dry and wet surfaces
High mileage
Low fuel consumption
It could slightly improve the handling on wet roads
Relatively low resistance to lateral aquaplaning
Increased weight
Rating: Good
7
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
Good wet and dry performance
Very low weight
Fuel economy
Average mileage
Rating: Good
7
Nexen N'Fera Sport
Good wet handling
Low weight
Low fuel consumption
The handling on dry pavement could be improved
Relatively low resistance to aquaplaning
Rating: Good
from 6 790 
7
Toyo Proxes Sport 2
Good wet handling
Low fuel consumption
There are minor drawbacks in terms of handling on dry surfaces
Reduced resistance to aquaplaning
Average lifespan
Increased weight
Rating: Good
from 16 510 
12
Ceat SportDrive
Short braking distance on dry asphalt
High mileage
Low fuel consumption
There are drawbacks in terms of handling on dry and wet surfaces
Rating: Satisfactory
from 3 290 
12
Kumho Ecsta PS71
Short braking distance on dry surfaces
Good wet grip
Low fuel consumption
Insufficient good handling on dry pavement
Low mileage
High weight
Rating: Satisfactory
from 6 360 
15
Giti GitiSport S2
Low Rolling Resistance
There are drawbacks on dry and wet pavement
Very low mileage
High weight
Rating: Satisfactory
16
Norauto Prevensys 4
Suitable properties on wet roads
High mileage
Low weight
Low fuel consumption
Poor performance on dry pavement
Rating: Fair
16
Syron Premium Performance
Low Fuel Consumption
Low Mass
Poor performance on dry surface
Very poor performance on wet surface
Rating: Fair
18
Doublecoin DC100
Very high durability
Low fuel consumption
Poor performance on dry and wet surfaces, and overall the tires cannot provide the necessary level of safety
Rating: Unsatisfactory
from 4 620