Summer tire test 255/35 R19 - 275/35 R19 from the publisher Auto Bild Sportscars 2026 p.

Place Model Description / Recommendations Cost
1
Continental ContiSportContact 7
Excellent handling and very short braking distance on dry and wet surfaces
Precise reactions to steering wheel turns
Increased rolling resistance
Exemplary premium tires, performing well in any conditions

Verdict: Exemplary
from 16 640 
3
Pirelli PZero PZ5
Excellent performance on wet surfaces
High resistance to aquaplaning
Relatively long braking distance and not the best handling on dry pavement
Safety on wet surfaces is all right, but if maximum grip and dynamic handling on dry asphalt are needed, there are more suitable options

Verdict: Good
from 27 110 
3
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
Harmonious behavior on dry pavement
Low noise level
Good fuel economy
Although the tires did not surprise with outstanding results, they also have no obvious weaknesses

Verdict: Good
5
Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72
Short braking distance on dry surface
Excellent value for money
In terms of handling, they are inferior to premium-class tires
Relatively long braking distance on wet pavement
Tire with an attractive price and no obvious drawbacks

Verdict: Good
from 14 360 
5
Michelin Pilot Sport PS4 S
Excellent handling on dry pavement
Relatively long braking distance on wet surface
Not good enough value for money
Although Michelin guarantees sporty handling on dry pavement, on a wet surface the indicators are clearly not as good, so the high price cannot be considered justified

Verdict: Good
from 20 830 
7
Hankook K129 Ventus S1 evo Z
Short braking distance on dry pavement
Low rolling resistance
Attractive price
Insufficient good handling on wet pavement
A decent option, although the performance on wet surfaces needs to be improved

Verdict: Good
8
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
High aquaplaning resistance
Insufficiently good handling on dry and wet pavement
Relatively long braking distance on wet pavement
Goodyear showed weak results, especially on a wet surface, but perhaps this was due to the fact that they are not very effective in a different width configuration

Verdict: Satisfactory
from 13 900