Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 from the publisher Tyre Reviews 2025 p.

Place Model Description / Recommendations Cost
1
Pirelli PZero PZ5
Excellent performance on dry pavement
Very short braking distance on wet pavement
Very good resistance to aquaplaning
Excellent ride comfort
Low rolling resistance
Verdict: Highly Recommended
from 27 110 
2
Continental ContiSportContact 7
Short braking distance and overall very good performance on dry pavement
Good handling and short braking distance on wet pavement
Good ride comfort
Low rolling resistance
Average resistance to aquaplaning
Verdict: Highly Recommended
from 16 100 
2
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Excellent handling on dry pavement
Good handling on wet pavement
Very high resistance to aquaplaning
Very low noise level
Low rolling resistance
Relatively low braking efficiency
Verdict: Highly Recommended
from 16 190 
2
Michelin Pilot Sport PS4 S
Good balance of characteristics
Good performance on dry and wet surfaces
High level of safety
Low rolling resistance
Tendency to oversteer at the limit of adhesion
Verdict: Highly Recommended
from 19 480 
5
Falken Azenis FK520
Good traction on dry surfaces
High resistance to aquaplaning
Although it belongs to the UHP segment, it feels more like a touring tire
Verdict: Recommended (will be optimal for everyday life)
6
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
Excellent handling on wet and dry surfaces
Rolling resistance is so high that the tire cannot be released in the EU under new rules
Rigid ride
High wear during intense track use
from 11 550 
7
Sunny NA305
Extremely low traction
Poor traction and handling in any conditions
Dangerously long braking distance on a wet road
Verdict: Poor