Tire Test Results

Tire Rack Test Results

Our team puts the latest and greatest tires to the test.

We've compiled all the tire test results here. Find the tire that is right for you. Select a tire brand or performance category to browse Tire Rack tests.

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24 Results

Breaking Down Tire Performance Categories - 2024 Special Test

We took nine tires from five performance categories to truly demonstrate what each offers and the gains and tradeoffs that exist as you move from one category to another.

Tires Tested:

  • Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
  • BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S PLUS
  • Yokohama AVID Ascend LX
  • Goodyear Assurance MaxLife
  • Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive
  • Falken Sincera SN250 A/S
  • Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS
  • Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
  • Vredestein Ultrac Pro
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Extreme Performance Summer – 2024 Test 5 Part 2

We tested six Extreme Performance Summer tires on the road, our test track, and at a road course to measure their performance, nuanced differences across each venue, and even threw in a Max Performance Summer tire to illuminate how EPs came to dominate.

Tires Tested:

  • Yokohama ADVAN A052
  • Nankang Sportnex CR-S
  • Kumho Ecsta V730
  • Falken Azenis RT660
  • Yokohama ADVAN NEOVA AD09
  • Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS
  • Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
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Extreme Performance Summer – 2024 Test 5 Part 1

We tested six Extreme Performance Summer tires on the road, our test track, and at a road course to measure their performance, nuanced differences across each venue, and even threw in a Max Performance Summer tire to illuminate how EPs came to dominate.

Tires Tested:

  • Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
  • Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS
  • Falken Azenis RT660
  • Yokohama ADVAN A052
  • Nankang Sportnex CR-S
  • Yokohama ADVAN NEOVA AD09
  • Kumho Ecsta V730
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Testing Extreme Performance Summer Tires 2023

Challenging the highly anticipated Nankang Sportnex CR-S and Bridgestone Potenza Race.

Tires Tested:

  • Bridgestone Potenza Race
  • Nankang Sportnex CR-S
  • Yokohama ADVAN A052
  • Continental ExtremeContact Force
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In Search of the Fastest Tire and Wheel Width Combination on the Track

Testing different tire and wheel combinations at high speeds on a road course.

Tires Tested:

  • Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS
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Testing Extreme Performance Summer Tires on the Track 2023

Two new exciting entries to the Extreme Performance Summer category are put to the ultimate test.

Tires Tested:

  • Continental ExtremeContact Force
  • Bridgestone Potenza Race
  • Nankang Sportnex CR-S
  • Yokohama ADVAN A052
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Testing Extreme Performance Summer Tires on the Track 2022: The Inaugural Tire Rack Track Test

Testing customer favorite Extreme Performance tires on a 2.1-mile road course.

Tires Tested:

  • Yokohama ADVAN A052
  • Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS
  • Nexen N FERA Sport R
  • Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect (240)
  • Kumho Ecsta V730
  • Hankook Ventus R-S4
  • Falken Azenis RT660
  • Falken Azenis RT615K+
  • Yokohama ADVAN NEOVA AD09
  • Continental ExtremeContact Force
  • Dunlop Direzza ZIII
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In Search of the Fastest Tire and Wheel Width Combination

We test different tire and wheel combinations in this Tire Rack test.

Tires Tested:

  • Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS
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Testing Extreme Performance Summer Tires 2022

An exciting new Extreme Performance Summer tire faces a powerhouse trio.

Tires Tested:

  • Kumho Ecsta V730
  • Nexen N FERA Sport R
  • Continental ExtremeContact Force
  • Yokohama ADVAN NEOVA AD09
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Testing Extreme Performance Summer Tires 2022

Two exciting new launches are tested against the best and fastest in the category.

Tires Tested:

  • Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS
  • Nexen N FERA Sport R
  • Yokohama ADVAN A052
  • Falken Azenis RT660
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