The Continental PremiumContact 7 stands out in the Sportauto Summer Tire Test for R18 tires, securing the top position with outstanding performances across the board. It leads in dry braking and handling, showcasing exceptional control and stability. In wet conditions, it continues to excel, leading in braking, handling, and wet circle tests, illustrating its superior grip and safety. While it ranks fourth in straight hydroplaning, its performance is still commendable, and it tops the chart again in lateral hydroplaning, emphasizing its high protection against hydroplaning. The tire's noise level is low, though not the quietest, and its rolling resistance is efficient, contributing to overall vehicle efficiency.

The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 takes second place, delivering exceptional performance across the board. It ties for first in dry braking, showcasing excellent stopping power. The tire also performs admirably in dry handling, just slightly behind the top, and maintains high performance in wet braking and handling, indicating strong grip and control in varied conditions. While it ranks well in straight hydroplaning, it shows room for improvement in lateral hydroplaning resistance. Noise levels are low, contributing to a quieter ride, and rolling resistance is efficient, indicating good fuel economy, though it's not the absolute best in this category.

The Bridgestone Turanza T005, ranking third, shows commendable all-around performance. It secures a solid spot in dry braking and demonstrates strong capabilities in dry handling, albeit slightly off the top mark. In wet conditions, it excels, with near-top performance in braking and impressive handling and wet circle results. It stands out in straight hydroplaning, leading this test category, and also performs well in lateral hydroplaning. The tire's noise level is low, enhancing comfort, and it leads in rolling resistance, indicating superior fuel efficiency and environmental consideration.

The Maxxis Victra Sport 5 ranks fourth with impressive performance in both dry and wet conditions. It's near the top in dry braking and handling, showcasing its capability for dynamic driving and safety. In wet conditions, it maintains strong performance, especially noted in handling and the wet circle test, demonstrating excellent grip and control. While it performs well in straight hydroplaning, there's a slight margin for improvement. The tire's noise level is commendably low, enhancing ride comfort. However, its rolling resistance is higher than the best, indicating a potential impact on fuel efficiency.

The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 secures the fifth spot, showcasing competent performances across various tests. It demonstrates solid dry braking and handling, indicating reliable control and stability. In wet conditions, it maintains commendable performance, though there's room for improvement in braking and handling to match the best. The tire excels in straight hydroplaning resistance and also performs well in lateral hydroplaning, providing good safety margins in wet conditions. Its noise level is one of the lowest, contributing to a quieter driving experience. Notably, the tire's rolling resistance is very low, enhancing fuel efficiency.

The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3, ranking sixth, is a versatile tire that shows good performance in noise reduction, leading its category. It demonstrates decent dry handling but falls significantly behind in dry braking. In wet conditions, the tire's performance drops further, with longer braking distances and lower handling and circle test scores. Its hydroplaning resistance, especially lateral, indicates a notable area for improvement. While the tire maintains a good noise level and dry lane change safety, its wet grip and braking efficiency are areas where it does not meet the standards set by top summer tires.