TyreRanker summary
In its 2025 test, Tyre Reviews compared 7 summer tyres in size 225/40 R18. Measured parameters from this test used by TyreRanker: 9.
In the tester's ranking, the best was the Pirelli P Zero PZ5, followed by Continental SportContact 7 and Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6. On measured results alone, the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 was also the best in this test (97 points).
Braking in the wet: best Pirelli P Zero PZ5 (22.5 m), weakest Sunny NA305 (31.4 m) – a difference of 8.9 m, or 40%. Braking in the dry: best Continental SportContact 7 (33.1 m), weakest Sunny NA305 (38.8 m) – a difference of 5.7 m, or 17%. Straight-line aquaplaning: best Falken Azenis FK520 (75.5 km/h), weakest Sunny NA305 (72.4 km/h) – a difference of 3.1 km/h, or 4%.
The Pirelli P Zero PZ5 won the most test categories (3: braking in the wet, handling in the dry and ride comfort). The Sunny NA305 finished last in the tester's ranking.
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was No. 2 in the tester's ranking, but only No. 6 in this test by TyreRanker score. In the measurements it was weaker in “handling in the wet” and “interior noise”. The tester rated its handling and balance highly, which the measured results do not fully reflect. In the combined ranking of all tests, the Pilot Sport 4 S is No. 11 out of 62 tyres.
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was No. 2 in the tester's ranking, but only No. 5 in this test by TyreRanker score. In the measurements it was weaker in “braking in the wet” and “braking in the dry”. The tester rated its handling and balance highly, which the measured results do not fully reflect. In the combined ranking of all tests, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is No. 15 out of 62 tyres.
The Falken Azenis FK520 was No. 5 in the tester's ranking, but No. 2 in this test by TyreRanker score. In the measurements it was at or near the top in “braking in the wet”, “straight-line aquaplaning” and “interior noise”, where TyreRanker's methodology applies a high weighting. The tester's overall rating also gives substantial weight to subjective assessments (driving feel, noise, comfort) that the measured results do not show. In the combined ranking of all tests, the Azenis FK520 is No. 22 out of 62 tyres – it performed better in other tests than in this one.
The tester's winner, the Pirelli P Zero PZ5, is No. 1 out of 62 tyres in the combined ranking of all tests.