What's your favorite Ultra High Performace Tire??
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Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 3,545
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From: SouthBend, IN USA
depends on the weather
We have broken down tires into several catagories and here is a short list of what I have experienced in our testing. Now remember, we do not have every single tire line in the world so, if your particular favorite is not in this list it is probably because we haven't tested it. Also, this is my take on the testing that I have completed here at The Tire Rack on our test track.
Maximum Performance:
These are the absolute best performing tires on the market. Great steering response and wet/dry traction (not for use in the snow!!!) which is at home on
the track.
1.)S-03 Pole Position
2.)Pilot Sport
3.)S-02 Pole Position (discontinued)
4.)AVS Sport
5.)P-Zero Rosso
There is 1 glaring omission in this list. It is the BFG G-Force T/A KD. The reason for this tire not being on the list is because of its lack of versatility. It is the best performing tire in the dry but, is almost scary in the wet.
Ultra High Performance:
A step down form the Max tires but, still exceptional performance which fits most application for a street tire that can be driven very aggressivley.
1.) Firehawk SZ50 EP
2.) Potenza RE730's (extreme noise issues)
3.) A520
4.) G-Force KDW
5.) Sport 8000
6.) HTR Z II
3-6 are all very close in performance levels. The noise issues of the 730's are mostly related to larger/heavier cars with rear wheel drive.
Ultra High Performance All Season
Performance tires which are capable of going through the snow.
1.) Sport 5000
2.) AVS DB (the quietest tire I have driven)
3.) G-Force KDWS
4.) Pilot XGT Z4
5.) P7000 Super Sport
Maximum Performance:
These are the absolute best performing tires on the market. Great steering response and wet/dry traction (not for use in the snow!!!) which is at home on
the track.
1.)S-03 Pole Position
2.)Pilot Sport
3.)S-02 Pole Position (discontinued)
4.)AVS Sport
5.)P-Zero Rosso
There is 1 glaring omission in this list. It is the BFG G-Force T/A KD. The reason for this tire not being on the list is because of its lack of versatility. It is the best performing tire in the dry but, is almost scary in the wet.
Ultra High Performance:
A step down form the Max tires but, still exceptional performance which fits most application for a street tire that can be driven very aggressivley.
1.) Firehawk SZ50 EP
2.) Potenza RE730's (extreme noise issues)
3.) A520
4.) G-Force KDW
5.) Sport 8000
6.) HTR Z II
3-6 are all very close in performance levels. The noise issues of the 730's are mostly related to larger/heavier cars with rear wheel drive.
Ultra High Performance All Season
Performance tires which are capable of going through the snow.
1.) Sport 5000
2.) AVS DB (the quietest tire I have driven)
3.) G-Force KDWS
4.) Pilot XGT Z4
5.) P7000 Super Sport
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Joined: Dec 2001
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From: Los Angeles
I have the Pirelli P7000's on my Mercedes. The reason I got them was because they are cheap for ultra high performance ride. I don't think they are the best tires in the world, especially if you live in a place that gets a lot of rain. But its ok in a sunny place like LA.
