The BEST UHP Tyre 2022

Steve Sutcliffe takes six premium brand UHP tyres to the track to find out which tyre performs best in dry and wet conditions.

Which tyre will come out on top? Watch the video to find out.

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Tyres tested:
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx RT2:
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== Chapters ==
00:00 Introduction
01:36 Bridgestone Potenza Sport - Wet
02:44 Continental PremiumContact 6 - Wet
03:35 Sponsor
04:07 Goodyear Eagle 1 Supersport - Wet
04:47 Dunlop SP Sport Maxx RT2 - Wet
05:23 Michelin Pilot Sport 5 - Wet
06:32 Pirelli P-Zero - Wet
07:46 Wet Track Results
08:18 Bridgestone Potenza Sport - Dry
09:18 Continental PremiumContact 6 - Dry
10:05 Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersport - Dry
10:45 Dunlop SP Sport Maxx RT2 - Dry
11:27 Michelin Pilot Sport 5 - Dry
12:17 Pirelli P-Zero - Dry
13:00 Dry Track Results
13:25 - Conclusion

[razvanyke]

What a nice channel, really enjoyed the content ! The first part of the video has the background noise too high, but will be better in the next one :D. New sub here

[bscgarage]

Very interesting! I have Dunlop sport maxx rt2 on my Mazda MX-5 RF. One question: why did you choose Goodyear SuperSport instead of Asymmetric 6 ? Btw, Potenza Sport looks really impressive, but i read that Bridgestone have got a lower tread, so their duration is reduced. Another thing: i think Dunlop are the older tyre in this comparison (2016 ?), but it seems they are still competitive. Do you have news about a future release of a sport maxx rt 3 ? p.s. sorry for my poor english.

[pervertt]

Thank you. I came here to get help on tyre replacement. Bridgestone Potenza Sport it will be then.

[BobK]

Enjoyed the video and appreciated the wet testing which in my experience is far more important.
Isn’t the Michelin PS 4s the natural competitor to the Bridgestone Supersport?, if that’s the case the Michelin PS 5 looks to have done very well in wet and dry sessions.

[SerbanTV]

I have 19" Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 on my VRS230 and I am so far satisfied the way they performed in corners and breaking. My only complain is that they break traction too quick from standstill and I feel like they are a bit soft, they wear up fast.

[LB-ichk]

I have a 2016 lexus gs350 had the dunlop sp maxx like the handling but dont get much mileage out them. What do you recommend switching to?

[iluly]

I just swapped to a complete set of michelin ps5s. Although some reviewers claim it isn’t the best but i think it performs everything quite near the top without compromising comfort. My old set of threads feel like rolling concrete in comparison

[systemyt]

I'm surprised the Pirelli Pzero did so well but they are a new set. I've been fighting the things for years because Jaguar made them OE. My experience has been that long before the tread is worn down the performance falls off a cliff, especially in the cold or damp, but even dry warm day in a straight line you can trigger the traction control north of 40mph. One replacement set I bought a few years ago weren't even round which turned into a protracted battle with a dealer, the latest new one has cracked in 2 years.

[dimnas]

at the presentation of the goodyear eagle f1 supersport you show what i think is the assymetric 6 and NOT the supersport one. The supersport is on par with potenza sport and ps4S so i think you ve mistaken it with the assymetric in the test thats why it ranks under ps5

[riology]

is the ps4s still the king of the summer uhp segment?

[Landjet]

thanks, which tires from your test are the quietest?

[georgealex]

What would be your personal choice Steve for a hyundai i20n?
In greece we have roads full of pothholes and not in the best condition. I am among bridgestone potenza sport for the best all around performance, but on a second thought, i am seriously thinking michelin ps5, for making the suspension a bit softer.
Do you think i should trade off the absolute performance of the potenza sport for a better everyday comfort of the pilot sport 5, or the difference is not as big on the road as it is on the track when you drive 10/10? Is pilot sport 5 much comfyier and not so firm?

[Naturally_AssPirate]

hello, great video!!

sadly all these tyres aren't available in 15 inch..
Which 15 inch performance tyre would you reccomend?

thanks in advance!

[Rjl]

what do you advise me to replace my old turanzas T001 on a X1 18i? I am thinking of the potenzas sport, or the new turanzas 6 or the new contipremium 7! thanks indeed!!

[garylangley]

The Pirelli is in a league of it's own but the Bridgestone is the better tyre! You were doing so well until you summed them up at the end... 😂
I'm a massive fan of Conti's, they're awesome but based on your video it would appear that the P Zero came out on top 🤷🏽‍♂️

[Powerreserve]

I’m surprised by all that work that has been put in this test: impressive. The bigger is the question of why do include the new Michelin PS5 and NOT the new Conti SC7? Also some basic information in the video is wrong. This raises different questions about the intent of this test.

[andybowie]

Why use the conti premium contact and not the sport contact? You have to compare like with like for a fair test outcome.
Sport contact win or at least get top 3 in every other comparison with potenza sport and michelin ps5 etc

[TheTallRaver]

Whilst I appreciate the effort this test is all over the place with the tyre choice…
Michelin PS5 does not replace PS4S+, which stands a class above, so you should have used that in the test, instead (currently PS5+ is not yet released).
Also Continental Premium Contact 6 is a touring tyre… Sport Contact 7 is what you needed, rendering it a very disappointing ‚UHP’ tyre test - misleading.

[fredericb]

The GY F1 SS being slower than the PS5 on the dry is IMPOSSIBLE. I made the switch myself on an i30 N-Line 140 HP, and the result is the complete opposite. The F1 SS has so much grip in corners, even at high speeds, it is crazy. Michelins just can’t handle that and understeer already at lower speeds. It’s a good tire but compromise performance for durability.

[aurorajones]

Thanks for this. I have to replace my OEM tires on my 22 LC500 coupe with only 9500 miles!!!! WHAT TRASH!!!! I hated those tires when i hopped in the car siting them as being loud, harsh, and grip was meh but I've never driven that car w/ anything other than OEM's so... I'm very eager to put a set of PZ4's NON RUN FLATS. If i need help i have roadside thank you. I spent enough for it. Im not doing that. LOL Logically it makes no sense to carry anything given you have that. Anyways knock on wood I've never had a tire issue.