9 Summer-Performance Tires Tested - the best one?

[Zafiro]

Contenders:
Pirelli P Zero,Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1, Toyo Proxes R1R,
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2, Continental ExtremeContact DW,Hankook Ventus R-S3, Yokohama Advan Neova AD08, Bridgestone Potenza S-04 , Michelin Pilot Super Sport

http://www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/monsters-of-grip-nine-summer-performance-tires-tested-comparison-test

 

[Levi68]

I like Hankook tires. Good tire for relatively low price.

 

[Giannis]

If the car is comfort oriented, I will go for Michelin. I've been using them for years and I'm very happy. If, on the other hand, had a performance car and could afford to change tyres every 1/5 years, I would go for Pirelli P Zero Rosso.

 

[DblPen]

i have pirelli p zero and i love them, surprised by the result of this test

 

[Zafiro]

I have Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric but the first generation. I like them for the wet abilities. But if I were buying tyres today, it would be Michelin Supersport.

 

[Deckhook]

I put Hankook on the wife's S4 mainly because of price and durability which I was told should be better than either Pirelli or Goodyear that were previously used. So far the differences I have noticed is slightly less confidence in the wet though unsure whether there's less grip and noticeably less road noise which does surprise me.

Overall very happy.

 

[Soup]

My top 3 in order

1. Michelin
2. Pirelli
3. Bridgestone

 

[Sunny]

I have Yokohoma ADV08. My second set of Yokos, had ADV 07 before it. I love them and highly recommend them. Super grippy in the dry, and very progressive at the edge and decent enough in the wet to get you home. They last pretty good too - for such grippy tires - about 17k+. When I had Michelins Pilot sports II before that, the front would last forever, but the rear would start going off by 15-16k and I felt horrible buying new set knowing the fronts had so much life left. It was also more expensive and not so grippy either. I am tempted to try the new Michelin Super sports but would probably still stick with ADV08. I don't really care about wet performance as long it can get me home.

 

[Levi68]

I have Yokohoma ADV08. My second set of Yokos, had ADV 07 before it. I love them and highly recommend them. Super grippy in the dry, and very progressive at the edge and decent enough in the wet to get you home. They last pretty good too - for such grippy tires - about 17k+. When I had Michelins Pilot sports II before that, the front would last forever, but the rear would start going off by 15-16k and I felt horrible buying new set knowing the fronts had so much life left. It was also more expensive and not so grippy either. I am tempted to try the new Michelin Super sports but would probably still stick with ADV08. I don't really care about wet performance as long it can get me home.

+1

Same goes for AWD IMO.

 

[Zafiro]

Depends on where you live. Sweden have rain and wet roads many months every year. I have to think about how the car behave in the wet when I buy a performance tyre. I have to find the right balance, so If I was buying new set of tyres I would go with Michelin Supersport.

 

[Levi68]

To say the truth I just pick normal good tires which for me are Hankook. I don't have a car that needs Michelin SuperSport or any other ultra high performance tires. I'd say it is the case of most.

 

[Sunny]

Depends on where you live. Sweden have rain and wet roads many months every year. I have to think about how the car behave in the wet when I buy a performance tyre. I have to find the right balance, so If I was buying new set of tyres I would go with Michelin Supersport.

Well, if your winter is really harsh and long you are probably better off buying a dedicated winter tire than compromise your dry performance tires.

 

[Guibo]

Having a tire like the MPSS might mean you can enjoy the high-performance aspect more of the time in an area like Sweden. Also, when it is not actually raining or snowing but merely very cold, there is another matter of concern for some of these tires.



The MPSS seem pretty reasonably priced. Almost $90 cheaper for a set of 4 than the Yokos, and only slightly more than the last-place Pirellis, for the 3er size in this test. And they have 36% higher treadwear than PS2s, and promise to keep a flatter profile when heated up during extended high-performance running. A really remarkable tire IMO.

 

[Zafiro]

Well, if your winter is really harsh and long you are probably better off buying a dedicated winter tire than compromise your dry performance tires.

I have winter tyres too There is a law here that winter tyres must be used from November to April.
My summertyres (Goodyear F1 Asymmetric) works fine rest of the months. For my car, they work very well in wet and dry circumstances.