Germany’s Auto Bild is one of the best-known tyre test publishers in Europe. It evaluates summer tyres in real-world conditions, including dry braking, wet grip, aquaplaning resistance, handling, braking distance, noise level, and durability. The 2025 test focused on the 225/40 R18 size, which fits many sporty and mid-size cars. The results below give a clear overview of which tyres are top performers this year and which ones are more average.
AUTO BILD 2025 Summer Tyre Test Results
🥇 1st place – Michelin Pilot Sport 5
225/50R18 Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Summary: Sporty, precise, among the very best in dry conditions, and exceptionally durable. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 took first place thanks to its very short braking distances, outstanding handling on both dry and wet roads, and stability at high speeds.
Pros:
fantastic braking distance
safe handling in wet conditions
very long service life
sporty and precise steering feel
🥇 2nd place – Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
225/40R18 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Summary: Tied with Michelin for first place — especially strong on wet roads. In testing, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stood out as one of the most stable tyres in wet conditions, particularly in handling and aquaplaning performance.
Pros:
excellent wet grip
short braking distance
very good handling
energy-efficient and comfortable
🥉 3rd place – Bridgestone Potenza Sport
225/40R18 Bridgestone Potenza Sport
Bridgestone Potenza Sport is one of the sportiest tyres in the test. It delivers very quick response and strong grip on dry roads.
Pros:
best steering precision for sporty driving
very strong dry grip
short braking distance on dry roads
Cons:
not as strong on wet roads as Goodyear or Michelin
higher noise level
4th place – Continental PremiumContact 7
225/45R18 Continental SportContact 7
Continental is known for well-balanced tyres, and the PC7 is no exception. It offers very good wet grip and high comfort.
Pros:
very strong wet braking
good protection against aquaplaning
comfortable and quiet
consistent results across all categories
Cons:
slightly softer than Bridgestone in sporty dry conditions
5th place – Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
The Kumho model surprised with its performance — very solid results on both wet and dry roads.
Pros:
good wet grip
surprisingly stable handling
smooth and comfortable tyre
Cons:
not a top performer in the sporty segment
slightly higher rolling resistance
6th place – Hankook Ventus Evo K137
225/50R18 Hankook Ventus Evo SUV (K137A)
Hankook Ventus Evo is a solid mid-range sporty tyre whose strengths are dry grip and stability.
Pros:
very good dry grip
stable handling
good price-to-quality ratio
Cons:
not as strong on wet roads as the top competitors
7th place – Falken ZIEX ZE320
Falken is well known for its “good value for money.”
Pros:
decent wet grip
good comfort
affordable price
Cons:
weaker dry sporty performance
slightly longer wet braking distance than the leaders
8th place – Toyo Proxes Comfort
235/45R18 Toyo Proxes Comfort
As the name suggests, the focus here is on comfort rather than sportiness.
Pros:
very comfortable
quiet
stable in everyday driving
Cons:
not designed for fast, sporty handling
average results on both wet and dry roads
9th place – Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2
225/40R18 Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2
Dunlop’s tyre can be strong in some tests and weaker in others — in 2025, the result was rather modest.
Pros:
good dry performance
precise steering feel
Cons:
wet grip lagged behind competitors
modest aquaplaning resistance
Suitable for sporty drivers, but extra caution is needed on wet roads.
10th place – Sailun Atrezzo ZSR2
225/40R18 Sailun Atrezzo ZSR2
Sailun is a budget-category tyre, and that was also reflected in the results.
Pros:
very affordable price
stable in calm everyday driving
Cons:
among the weakest in the test for wet grip
long braking distances
loses control in sporty driving
Conclusion: Which summer tyres are the best in 2025?
⭐ Best sporty tyre of 2025:
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
⭐ Best tyre on wet roads:
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
⭐ Most balanced premium tyre:
Continental PremiumContact 7
⭐ Most durable:
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
⭐ Best value for money:
Hankook Ventus Evo K137 or Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
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