Results :
7th Vredestein - 89.1
The Ultra Vorti is a decent tyre that showed well in the aquaplaning tests and set a good lap time on the dry circuit too. It was at or near the bottom of the table in many tests, though, and subjectively was noisy and lacked the connection of the best. It’s worth noting that an updated version is due in the new year.
Blackcircles says… Despite not scoring highly on tyre label scores for fuel efficiency, customers have overall been happy when buying this tyre. Positive reviews often comment on road holding and braking performance.
6th Dunlop - 93.0
By far the best in aquaplaning, the Sport Maxx RT2 was also highly rated on the wet handling circuit. It wasn’t as impressive in the dry though, being marginally the slowest on track and middle-ranked subjectively, and also marked down on the road for a lack of feel and refinement.
Blackcircles says… With an overall review score of 4.6/5 on Blackcircles.com, over 1900 motorists have been impressed with the Dunlop, many commenting on its low noise and reliable grip.
5th Goodyear - 93.7
The Eagle F1 SuperSport had steering feel and feedback as good as the best, helping it achieve strong dry results. It delivered good objective wet performances too, but while its steering was outstanding its refinement was less good: on poor surfaces it was noisy and bumpy.
Blackcircles says… Released last year, the Goodyear is a tyre that has impressed customers at Blackcircles.com, leading to a 4.7/5 overall review score. Excellent grip and handling are often cited.
4th Nokian - 94.4
A great result for the Powerproof. It’s not the most tactile or the sharpest steering here but it delivered strong performances in the wet, including equal second fastest on the wet track and good aquaplaning resistance. This it combines with decent everyday refinement and good value.
Blackcircles says… The Nokian is not a tyre that we sell. As such we are unfortunately unable to provide any insight into its popularity with our customers.
3rd Pirelli - 95.0
The ‘PZ4’ P Zero was outstanding in the wet, setting the fastest time and feeling the most connected and grippy on the wet circuit, which it backed up with strong aquaplaning performances. It lacked the steering feel and feedback of the best but was good in the dry too, setting the equal fastest lap time.
Blackcircles says… A new model, this latest P Zero is already gaining good reviews amongst our customers, with a score of 4.6/5. Positive reviews have highlighted excellent grip and wet performance.
2nd Continental - 95.6
The SportContact 6 lacked corner traction in the wet, as is reflected in its slowest wet handling time and bottom-of-the-table aquaplaning results, but it was good elsewhere and subjectively was highly rated in the dry and on the road route for its steering feel, calm poise and decent refinement.
Blackcircles says… The Continental consistently scores well amongst our customers, with an overall rating of 4.6/5. Reviews regularly focus on the tyre’s good levels of grip, handling and performance.
1st Michelin - 96.5
The Pilot Sport 4 S was good in the wet and outstanding in the dry, setting the fastest dry lap time and topping our subjective ratings on track and on the road route, where it impressed with superb steering feel and feedback and ride comfort. A great tyre that will improve the feel of your performance car.
Blackcircles says… This tyre is a firm favourite with our customers, over 1700 reviews resulting in an overall score of 4.7/5. Frequently praised are the tyre’s grip, comfort and handling performance.