rudytirerack

As some you probably are aware Tire Rack has an on site track where we can test the tires we sell and provide the results of the testing on our website.

Recently Car and Driver Magazine came out to the Tire Rack to put some of the top rated performance tires to the test.

I highly recommend picking up the August issue as it has some great information.

The results were based on a combination of dry, wet performance and ride/noise comfort. Here are the results.

9. Pirelli P Zero
8. Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Spec
7. Toyo Proxes R1R
6. Goodyear Eagle Asym 2.
5. Continental Extreme Contact DW
4. Hankook Ventus RS-3
3. Yokohama Advan Neova AD08
2. Bridgestone S04 Pole Position
1. Michelin Pilot Super Sport.

Feel free to discuss.......

The Batman

iTrader: (4)

What!!!??? No Sumitomo's!!!???

Jwright41

iTrader: (2)

Wow, I was looking at getting the Continental Extreme Contact DWS and they don't even show up on here. Any particular reason? Michelin Pilot Super Sport has a UTQG of 300 so I dont see those lasting long on your car, hahaha.

SSCamaro99_3

iTrader: (1)

Which P Zero, they use that name on almost all their performance tires?

What were the scrores for each tire in each category? Somehow I bet that the Continental DW only beats a tire like the R1-R and Star Spec in ride comfort and noise, with perhaps a small advantage in the wet.

How heavily was each category weighted? There are some real old foggies, and guys who think a highly tuned 4-cylinder is the sound of performance (it was in one of their magazines) writing for C&D. Detailed numbers and comentary are needed.

Paul Huryk

Don't forget that Tire Rack doesn't carry Falken or Nitto tires - wondering how they would stack up...

rudytirerack

I know right. Most Sumitomo tires perform well and are an excellent value.

DWS is an all season tire and does not have the wet and dry peformance of the tires in this test.

rudytirerack

Tire Rack did not select the tires in the case. Car and Driver has done test here in the past that we do not carry.

Dr Tran

iTrader: (10)

The better question is why doesn't Tire Rack carry Nitto? It's the only thing that keeps me from coming there to buy my tires.

StuntmanMike

iTrader: (2)

Also look at sizes...At one point I was looking at a Hankook tire for my Formula that got great Car & Driver ratings at the time. Only problem was Hankook didn't make it in a 275/45/17.

I endend up with Nitto NT555's and couldn't be happier.

rudytirerack

Nitto makes some good tires. Unfortunately we just have not been able to come to terms. Who knows what the future may hold.

pharmd

iTrader: (4)

Gotta make a decision on a set of tires soon and was excited when i saw this test in the August issue. Like someone already mentioned I would love to have seen the Nitto NT05 along with the Falken Azenis RT-615 and the BFG sport comp-2. Stinks because in the size I need the price of the top 3 is over $100 more per tire than the NT05. But on some of the autoX forums they rag on the NTO5...so IDK. Has anyone had any direct comparison of the NT05 the Falken Azenis 615 and some of the top performers in this test?

Camaro99SS

iTrader: (4)

I was pretty set on trying the R1R's on my car as I need tires soon and going back to 275/40/17's, but after reading this test I'm not so sure. I still want a stiffer sidewall for handling, but I want 1st gear to be useful and the KDW's in a 295 weren't quite sticky enough.

Might have to try the BFG Sport Comp 2's. Anyone with 400+rwhp running these yet?

Jason

sepsis

iTrader: (7)

The KDW's couldn't tame the beast which was my old 98 Mustang GT. I had 255 40 18's.

It had just a couple of bolt on and I'd regularly break them loose even when accelerating hard in 2nd.

TruBloodTransAm

iTrader: (24)

I agree with #1. I thought the Goodyear's would come in #2-3 though.

romeyjdogg

I have the Pilot Super Sports on my G8 and they still have 80% tread left with a caliper measurement. I have driven them about 13K miles so far. I haven't driven a ton of different tires, but these are fantastic.

SS DNA

iTrader: (7)

I wish t hey made the Michellins Super Sport in more 17" sizes !!!

Beastmode89

iTrader: (2)

Wish tire rack carried nitto. I'm running invos and they hook up real nice with 400rwhp

GrimreaperSS

I run the older Pilot Sport PS2's and love them, Ive only heard that the Super Sports are just that much better. Im a little dissappointed to see that the BFG brand wasnt chosen to compete in this test, would be curious to see why they chose the tires they did. Im not a Goodyear guy, but I dont think the Eagle Assymetrical 2 was the right choice to compete with this group. Why not chose the Supercar G2? SSCamaro99_3: The Pirelli P Zero is just that, the P Zero. As you would find for a factory tire on a Camaro SS, Porsche 911, Ferarri 458 etc.... typically if its another model of a P Zero, it has another name with it. i.e P Zero Nero, P-Zero Rosso, P Zero Corsa, P Zero system.......http://www.pirelli.com/tire/us/en/ca...pplication=CAR
Im a little surprised that the Pirelli tire didnt fair better than some of its competition. As stated before, will have to read the article to see why certain tires ended up in their respective finishes.

romeyjdogg

I've never driven on Nittos, but I wonder how they compare on that list.

rudytirerack

R1R's will have more grip. If thats what your looking for go with those.