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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31 Results

Ultra High Performance vs. Max Performance Summer Tires

2025 Test 3

Eleven Ultra High Performance Summer and Max Performance Summer tires take the road and track for Test 3 of 2025!

Tires Tested:

  • BFGoodrich g-Force Phenom T/A
  • Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02
  • Falken Azenis FK510
  • Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
  • Kumho Ecsta Sport S
  • Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
  • Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (BMW OE)
  • Nitto NT555 G2
  • Sumitomo HTR Z5
  • Toyo Proxes Sport 2
  • Vredestein Ultrac Pro
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The Unsung Heroes of the Daily Driver: Commuter Tire Test

2025 Test 2

We put eleven more touring tires to the test, culminating in a 31-tire conclusion!

Tires Tested:

  • BFGoodrich Advantage Control
  • Cooper Endeavor
  • Falken Aklimate
  • Firestone WeatherGrip
  • Hankook Weatherflex GT
  • Kumho Solus 4S HA32
  • Nokian Encompass AW02
  • Radar Dimax All Weather
  • Sumitomo HTR Enhance LX2
  • Toyo Celsius II
  • Yokohama AVID Ascend GT
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Taking Off-Road Tires On-Road

2024 Test 9 - With Winter Update

Twelve A/T tires from across the various A/T sub-categories are tested on the road for comfort and noise and on the track for handling and safety!

Tires Tested:

  • Bridgestone Dueler A/T Ascent
  • Hankook Dynapro AT2 Xtreme
  • Nitto Terra Grappler G3
  • Vredestein Pinza AT
  • BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3
  • Cooper Discoverer Stronghold AT
  • Falken WildPeak A/T4W
  • Nitto Recon Grappler A/T
  • Cooper Discoverer Rugged Trek
  • Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac RT
  • Cooper Discoverer Road+Trail AT
  • Yokohama Geolandar A/T4
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Ultra High Performance All-Season: The Search for Balance

2024 Test 6 - With Winter Update

We took 9 Ultra High Performance All-Season tires to the road, test track, and in winter conditions to see how they stack up!

Tires Tested:

  • BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S PLUS
  • Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS
  • Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus
  • Cooper Cobra Instinct
  • Falken Azenis FK460 A/S
  • General G-MAX AS-07
  • Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3
  • Vredestein Hypertrac All Season
  • Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
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Breaking Down Tire Performance Categories

2024 Special Test - With Winter Update

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:

  • Goodyear Assurance MaxLife
  • Yokohama AVID Ascend LX
  • Falken Sincera SN250 A/S
  • Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive
  • BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S PLUS
  • Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
  • Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
  • Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
  • Vredestein Ultrac Pro
  • Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS
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Testing On-Road All-Terrain Tires 2023

A new entry from Nitto takes on two benchmark performers.

Tires Tested:

  • Nitto Nomad Grappler
  • Falken WildPeak A/T Trail
  • BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A
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Testing Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires 2023

A new entry from Falken takes on seasoned competitors.

Tires Tested:

  • Falken Azenis FK460 A/S
  • BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S PLUS
  • Toyo Extensa HP II
  • Yokohama ADVAN Sport A/S+
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Testing Grand Touring All-Season Tires 2022

Two previously untested newcomers face benchmark performers.

Tires Tested:

  • BFGoodrich Advantage Control
  • Cooper Endeavor
  • Vredestein HiTrac All Season
  • General AltiMAX RT45
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Testing Off-Road Maximum Traction Tires 2021

Off-Road Maximum Traction tires are put through our Tire Rack Road Test.

Tires Tested:

  • Cooper Discoverer STT Pro
  • General Grabber X3
  • BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3
  • Firestone Destination M/T2
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Testing Grand Touring All-Season Tires 2021

Two new offerings join the competitive Grand Touring All-Season space.

Tires Tested:

  • Yokohama AVID Ascend GT
  • Vredestein HiTrac All Season
  • BFGoodrich Advantage Control
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