Summer Tire Test 245/45 R19 from the publisher Auto Bild 2026 p.

Place Model Description / Recommendations Cost
1
Hankook K137 Ventus evo
Excellent handling and short braking distance on dry and wet surfaces
Superior value for money
Verdict: Exemplary
from 10 560 
2
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Very high mileage
Good handling on dry and wet pavement
High level of environmental friendliness
High price
Verdict: Exemplary
from 16 190 
3
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
High mileage
Good handling on dry and wet pavement
Increased noise
High price
Verdict: Exemplary
from 13 900 
4
Pirelli Cinturato C3
Excellent performance on wet surfaces
Good maneuverability and high grip in any conditions
High braking efficiency
Increased noise
Verdict: Exemplary
from 29 090 
6
Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
Good handling on dry and wet surfaces
Attractive price
Increased noise
Verdict: Good
from 8 190 
6
Continental ContiPremiumContact 7
Good handling on wet surfaces
Short braking distance in any conditions
High level of safety
High price
Verdict: Good
from 13 050 
9
Nexen N'Fera Sport
Attractive price
High braking efficiency
High level of safety on both dry and wet surfaces
Slowed reactions to steering wheel turns
Verdict: Good
from 6 380 
9
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
Sporty handling and short braking distance on dry road surface
Low rolling resistance
High wear
Verdict: Good
13
Yokohama Advan Sport V107
Excellent handling on dry surfaces
High resistance to aquaplaning
Very high rolling resistance
Verdict: Good
from 13 780 
13
Falken Azenis FK520
Short braking distance on wet surface
High level of safety in any conditions
Vague steering response
Verdict: Good
13
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
High resistance to aquaplaning
High level of comfort
Short braking distance on dry pavement
Increased rolling resistance
Verdict: Good
16
LingLong Sport Master
Very short braking distance on wet surfaces
Short braking distance on dry surfaces
Extremely high wear
Verdict: Satisfactory
from 4 050 
17
Toyo Proxes Sport 2
Good handling on dry surface
Excellent resistance to longitudinal aquaplaning
High wear
Verdict: Satisfactory
from 16 510 
18
Maxxis Victra Sport VS6
Good lateral stability on dry pavement
High braking efficiency
Attractive price
Vague steering response on wet surfaces
High wear
Verdict: Satisfactory
from 8 030 
19
Very low rolling resistance
High durability
Reduced traction on a wet road
Verdict: Satisfactory
19
Sava Intensa UHP 2
Low rolling resistance
Short braking distance on dry pavement
Inaccurate steering response
Relatively long braking distance on wet surfaces
Verdict: Satisfactory
from 7 080