tires ... which ones are best (revised 03-25-2011)
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tires ... which ones are best (revised 03-25-2011)
We have broken down tires into several categories 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.
Extreme Performance:
You want extreme dry street performance and are willing to trade some comfort and hydroplaning resistance to get it.
Not intended to be driven in snow or on ice, or at high speeds in deep standing water, these specially tuned tires combine big-block tread designs with aggressive tread compounds and reinforced internal constructions to emphasize dry road response, traction, handling and high speed capabilities for serious driving enthusiasts.
These are all fantastic to push to the limits but, they also have their own set of compromises mostly related to ride quality, road noise and wet traction. 3
1.) Advan Neova AD08 (Super Glue sticky)
2.) Bridgestone Potenza RE11 (all around great tire)
3.) Hankook RS3 (the new entry and might move up)
4.) Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec (bigger footprint than most and also noisier)
5.) Kumho Excsta XS(stupid fast and scary in the wet)
Maximum Performance:
These are great performing tires which offer great steering response and wet/dry traction (not for use in the snow!!!).
1.) Pilot Super Sport (the new Big Dawg)
2.) Potenza S-04 Pole Position (new entry that will make some waves)
3.) Eagle F1 Asymmetric
4.) Pilot Sport PS2
5.) Extreme Contact DW
5.) Hankook Ventus V12 EVO (the bang for the buck winner in this group)
6.) Advan Sport (getting pretty long in the tooth)
Ultra High Performance:
A step down from the Max tires but, still exceptional performance which fits most application for a street tire that can be driven very aggressively.
1.) Potenza RE760 Sport
2.) Firehawk Wide Oval Indy 500
3.) Pilot Exalto PE2
4.) Kumho Ecsta LE Sport
5.) G-Force KDW2
Ultra High Performance All Season:
Performance tires which are capable of going through the snow.
1.) P-Zero Nero AS
2.) Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus
3.) Continental Extreme Contact DWS
4.) Potenza RE960 Pole Position
5.) Eagle GT
6.) BF Goodrich Super Sport A/S
7.) Advan S4
Budget Performance Tires:
Summer performance with a cost effective tire when your budget is a concern and some tires which are very cost effective are also listed in other classes . (based on performance not cost)
1.) Sumitomo HTR Z III
2.) Kumho Ecsta SPT
3.) Yokohama S-Drive
4.) Dunlop Direzza DZ101
5.) Fuzion ZRi
6.) Sumitomo HTR Z II
interested in ordering one of these or any tire click this link
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Extreme Performance:
You want extreme dry street performance and are willing to trade some comfort and hydroplaning resistance to get it.
Not intended to be driven in snow or on ice, or at high speeds in deep standing water, these specially tuned tires combine big-block tread designs with aggressive tread compounds and reinforced internal constructions to emphasize dry road response, traction, handling and high speed capabilities for serious driving enthusiasts.
These are all fantastic to push to the limits but, they also have their own set of compromises mostly related to ride quality, road noise and wet traction. 3
1.) Advan Neova AD08 (Super Glue sticky)
2.) Bridgestone Potenza RE11 (all around great tire)
3.) Hankook RS3 (the new entry and might move up)
4.) Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec (bigger footprint than most and also noisier)
5.) Kumho Excsta XS(stupid fast and scary in the wet)
Maximum Performance:
These are great performing tires which offer great steering response and wet/dry traction (not for use in the snow!!!).
1.) Pilot Super Sport (the new Big Dawg)
2.) Potenza S-04 Pole Position (new entry that will make some waves)
3.) Eagle F1 Asymmetric
4.) Pilot Sport PS2
5.) Extreme Contact DW
5.) Hankook Ventus V12 EVO (the bang for the buck winner in this group)
6.) Advan Sport (getting pretty long in the tooth)
Ultra High Performance:
A step down from the Max tires but, still exceptional performance which fits most application for a street tire that can be driven very aggressively.
1.) Potenza RE760 Sport
2.) Firehawk Wide Oval Indy 500
3.) Pilot Exalto PE2
4.) Kumho Ecsta LE Sport
5.) G-Force KDW2
Ultra High Performance All Season:
Performance tires which are capable of going through the snow.
1.) P-Zero Nero AS
2.) Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus
3.) Continental Extreme Contact DWS
4.) Potenza RE960 Pole Position
5.) Eagle GT
6.) BF Goodrich Super Sport A/S
7.) Advan S4
Budget Performance Tires:
Summer performance with a cost effective tire when your budget is a concern and some tires which are very cost effective are also listed in other classes . (based on performance not cost)
1.) Sumitomo HTR Z III
2.) Kumho Ecsta SPT
3.) Yokohama S-Drive
4.) Dunlop Direzza DZ101
5.) Fuzion ZRi
6.) Sumitomo HTR Z II
interested in ordering one of these or any tire click this link
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Last edited by Luke@tirerack; Mar 25, 2011 at 04:19 PM.
