Skip advert
Advertisement

Tyre test: results by category

An in-depth look at the scoring charts for our 2024 tyre test

It was a tight battle at the top, with three tyres in contention for the win, and it was close behind them too; the top six were covered by a single percentage point. A slight tweak to the scoring system would have shuffled them so, as we always say, check out the category scores below to find the tyres that best suit your priorities.

Advertisement - Article continues below

Last-placed Falken is within touching distance of the pack, but needs to raise its game in the wet to get on terms, while the seventh-placed Bridgestone delivered somewhat contradictory results, lapping fastest in the wet but scoring poorly in the measured wet tests.

The Pirelli generally prioritises economy at the expense of performance, while the mid-table Hankook and Michelin offer more balanced abilities. If the Continental had been more refined, it would have taken a second win, but instead it was pipped by two outstanding tyres, the highly capable and consistent-handling Goodyear and the refined, economical and very able Vredestein.

Winner: Vredestein Ultrac 5

Third last time out, the Ultrac has added low rolling resistance to its skill set and emerges victorious from an excellent top three, thanks to its blend of wet-weather performance, refinement and new-found economy.

Buy the Vredestein Ultrac 5 from Blackcircles.com…

Results by Category

Overall  
1stVredestein100%
2ndGoodyear99.90%
3rdContinental99.70%
4thMichelin99.40%
5thHankook99.30%
6thPirelli99.00%
7thBridgestone98.70%
8thFalken97.80%
Price  
1stContinental£97.60
2ndVredestein£98.15
3rdFalken£98.65
4thHankook£99.16
5thGoodyear£105.08
6thBridgestone£113.02
7thMichelin£120.03
8thPirelli£120.28
Wet braking  
1stContinental100%
2ndVredestein99.70%
3rdHankook99.10%
4thMichelin97.00%
5thGoodyear96.70%
6thPirelli95.80%
7thFalken93.00%
8thBridgestone91.90%
Wet handling  
1stBridgestone100%
2ndContinental99.80%
3rdVredestein98.90%
4thMichelin98.80%
5thGoodyear98.60%
6thHankook98.30%
7thPirelli98.10%
8thFalken96.20%
Wet cornering  
=1stContinental100%
=1stGoodyear100%
=3rdMichelin99.10%
=3rdVredestein99.10%
5thPirelli98.60%
=6thBridgestone98.50%
=6thFalken98.50%
8thHankook97.40%
Rolling resistance  
1stPirelli100%
2ndVredestein99.40%
3rdGoodyear94.00%
4thHankook92.50%
5thContinental90.30%
6thMichelin90.20%
7thFalken87.20%
8thBridgestone79.00%
Curved aquaplaning  
1stMichelin100%
2ndContinental95.90%
3rdFalken92.70%
4thGoodyear91.80%
5thVredestein90.00%
6thHankook86.80%
7thPirelli85.90%
8thBridgestone85.00%
Straight aquaplaning  
1stMichelin100%
2ndContinental98.70%
3rdHankook98.20%
=4thFalken97.30%
=4thVredestein97.30%
6thBridgestone97.00%
7thGoodyear96.70%
8thPirelli95.20%
Dry braking  
1stGoodyear100%
2ndContinental98.80%
3rdMichelin97.90%
4thHankook97.60%
5thBridgestone95.60%
6thVredestein95.30%
7thPirelli94.80%
8thFalken94.30%
Dry handling  
1stGoodyear100%
2ndBridgestone99.80%
3rdMichelin98.80%
4thContinental98.70%
5thHankook98.60%
=6thFalken98.50%
=6thPirelli98.50%
8thVredestein98.40%
Cabin noise/ refinement  
1stVredestein100%
2ndPirelli96.00%
=3rdFalken95.40%
=3rdMichelin95.40%
5thBridgestone94.80%
6thHankook94.40%
7thGoodyear94.00%
8thContinental83.10%
Skip advert
Advertisement
Products editor

Kim has worked for Auto Express for more than three decades and all but a year of that time in the Products section. His current role as products editor involves managing the section’s content and team of testers plus doing some of the tests himself. 

New & used car deals

Omoda 5

Omoda 5

RRP £25,915Avg. savings £1,803 off RRP*Used from £18,900
MG MG4

MG MG4

RRP £26,995Avg. savings £5,919 off RRP*Used from £13,000
Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen Golf

RRP £24,625Avg. savings £2,261 off RRP*Used from £13,578
Nissan Qashqai

Nissan Qashqai

RRP £27,415Avg. savings £5,924 off RRP*Used from £12,295
* Average savings are calculated daily based on the best dealer prices on Auto Express vs manufacturer RRP
Skip advert
Advertisement

Most Popular

Confirmed: New VW Golf GTI will be electric – and it’s a “monster”
VW Golf GTI badge

Confirmed: New VW Golf GTI will be electric – and it’s a “monster”

VW is taking the iconic hot hatchback brand into the electric era with the new Golf GTI EV already in development…
News
13 May 2025
Not bothered by MoT advisories? That may be about to change
Protyre area manager Simon Hall inspecting a Vauxhall Corsa's tyre

Not bothered by MoT advisories? That may be about to change

The number of MoT failures caused by worn tyres is on the rise, and experts are calling for mandatory follow-ups on advisories
News
12 May 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Sacre bleu! The Renault 5 keeps getting cheaper
Renault 5 - front full width

Car Deal of the Day: Sacre bleu! The Renault 5 keeps getting cheaper

The modern-day Super Cinq comes with a super price. It’s our Deal of the Day for 14 May
News
14 May 2025