Traction properties on wet and dry asphalt high aquaplaning resistance smooth running acoustic comfort
average handling performance on wet asphalt
We recommend them to everyone: both to those who want to improve the limiting capabilities of their car, and to those who, when switching to larger diameter wheels for aesthetic reasons, want to maintain an acceptable level of comfort.
The main advantage is the combination of high traction properties and an enviable level of comfort. The car rolls quietly along the road, "smoothly" passes over the seams and joints of the asphalt. And at the same time, these tires have the shortest braking distance on wet asphalt and excellent resistance to aquaplaning. And only on the "wet" track do they give way in handling - they slide a little more in turns than competing tires.
Low rolling resistance grip properties on wet and dry asphalt acoustic comfort
average handling performance on wet asphalt insufficient resistance to aquaplaning
Excellent tires for temperamental drivers.
The lightest tires in our test - if you install them instead of Bridgestone Potenza S001 tires, the unsprung masses will decrease by 11.6 kg at once! And the car rolls with the least effort. It also brakes well on wet and dry asphalt and confidently holds in turns. And in terms of comfort, Dunlop tires are only slightly inferior to the test leader - they react a bit harder to seams and joints on the asphalt. As for handling, the tires show a sporty character - the car passes turns with high lateral accelerations, but skidding can be rough at times. Especially on wet asphalt.
Traction and handling on wet asphalt Acoustic comfort
Traction properties on dry asphalt handling on dry asphalt
Overall, good tires with an emphasis on rainy properties and comfort.
Designed as less sporty compared to the ContiSportContact 5P tires, the ContiSportContact 5 tires nevertheless impressed with high grip on wet asphalt, giving the car a pleasant balanced behavior. As you approach the limit - soft skidding of the front axle, slightly releasing the gas - and the rear wheels transition into skidding.
But on dry asphalt, these tires are no longer ready for high loads - when braking, they lose to the leader by almost three meters. And on a dry track, the manageability of skidding is stretched out, lacking precision in reactions. However, everything is fine with comfort - soft and quiet tires.
average handling performance on dry and wet asphalt price
Good tires, and yet for second-line tires, the price is unjustifiably high.
Judging by the results of our tests, these are quite worthy tires. They are not afraid of "big water" - they are better than others at resisting aquaplaning and provide excellent deceleration on wet asphalt. In turns, however, they hold worse, but the transitions to skidding are soft, so it's easy to control the car. On dry asphalt, the behavior is similar. And the comfort is at a high level.
High aquaplaning resistance Traction properties on wet asphalt Comfort
insufficient reliability of handling on wet asphalt
Indeed mass tires: 85 sizes, starting with affordable 15-inch ones that can be installed, for example, on a Hyundai Getz. And get good grip properties on wet asphalt and high resistance to aquaplaning. The only downside is that in turns, the tires sometimes abruptly skid, endowing the car with an unpleasant tendency to skid. If the car is without ESP, it's better not to drive recklessly in the rain.
But on dry asphalt - please do! On these Korean tires, it was possible to pass turns no slower than on European tires. And the level of comfort is worthy. And also, these "directional" tires look more attractive than competitor tires with their "faceless" treads.
Wet and dry handling Grip in wet conditions Noise comfort
Braking properties on dry asphalt high rolling resistance
The "specialization" of tires in the line of sports tires is the primary equipment of cars. This model is approved for installation on more than 200 car models. However, the 17-inch tires also demonstrated high coupling properties on wet asphalt and decent resistance to aquaplaning. The main thing is that they endow even a "civilian" car with exciting, sporty reactions. But here's the trouble: on dry pavement, it's almost the longest braking distance. That is, with lateral loads, the PZero Rosso tires handle noticeably worse than with longitudinal ones. And in terms of comfort, the priority is "acoustics" - the tires are quiet, of medium hardness.
braking properties on wet and dry asphalt steering stability on wet and dry asphalt.
low comfort level high rolling resistance
Tires came to replace the top model Potenza RE050a, which due to low coupling properties on wet asphalt with a crack failed the 2011 test of summer tires of size 235/35R19. The new tires work much better on a wet surface, both when braking and turning. On a wet track, the car handles quickly and without skidding: even in response to a sharp gas reset in a turn, it's just a transition to a smaller radius. Not exciting, but safe. On dry asphalt, the car also demonstrates high stability, which is especially pleasant at high speeds. And it's unpleasant that these tires are noisier than others and react more sharply to irregularities. It's not surprising, since each tire weighs over 11 kg! But there is a justification: the frame of these tires, unlike the main competitors, is two-layer, which means it is potentially more resistant to impacts, which is especially relevant when driving on broken roads.
Grip on wet and dry asphalt Handling on wet and dry asphalt Comfort
low aquaplaning resistance
Good tires, but deep puddles are best avoided.
On the speed ring, the tires "float" earlier than others! On wet asphalt, the car starts to slide softly and always predictably. The same can be said about handling on dry pavement.
High aquaplaning resistance Low rolling resistance Price
traction properties on wet and dry asphalt handling on wet and dry asphalt
The tires were most disappointing in terms of grip on wet asphalt. This applies to both braking and reactions to steering wheel actions. However, the skidding is not sharp, which increases the chances of correcting the situation. The grip properties on dry asphalt are also lacking - these tires are not suitable for high-speed driving. However, the resistance to aquaplaning is good. And the tires roll easily and quietly. But for the Ultra High Performance title, which the manufacturer has bestowed upon them, it's not enough.
