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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17 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!

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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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Testing Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires 2023

We challenge the best and newest Ultra High Performance All Season tires.

Tires Tested:

  • Laufenn S FIT AS
  • General G-MAX AS-07
  • Cooper Cobra Instinct
  • Sumitomo HTR A/S P03
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Testing Highway All-Season Tires 2023

Two new daily drivers face a customer favorite.

Tires Tested:

  • Sumitomo Encounter HT2
  • Kumho Crugen HT51
  • Laufenn X FIT HT
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Testing Entry Level Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires 2020

With a new entry from Sumitomo, the HTR A/S P03 seeks to be a balanced and well-rounded all-season performer at every level. To test this claim, we put the HTR A/S P03 against proven top performers in the category to see how it compares.

Tires Tested:

  • Kumho Ecsta PA51
  • Sumitomo HTR A/S P03
  • RIKEN Raptor ZR A/S
  • Fuzion UHP Sport A/S
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Testing Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season Tires 2020

As crossovers and small SUVs continue to gain popularity with American consumers, the number of tires in the Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season category will increase as well, both in outright quantity and variety.

Tires Tested:

  • Sumitomo HTR Enhance CX2
  • Yokohama Geolandar CV G058
  • Cooper Discoverer EnduraMax
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Testing Grand Touring All-Season Tires 2020

Find out how the Majesty 9 Solus TA91 compares in real-world use against the BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport, the General AltiMAX RT43, and the Sumitomo HTR Enhance LX2.

Tires Tested:

  • Kumho Majesty 9 Solus TA91
  • BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport
  • Sumitomo HTR Enhance LX2
  • General AltiMAX RT43
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Testing a Pair of Ultra High Performance Summer Tires

Ultra High Performance Summer tires have a lot to offer certain drivers. While tires from the highest performance categories garner the most attention, sometimes enthusiastic drivers simply want a sporty tire for their street-driven performance vehicles.

Tires Tested:

  • Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701
  • Sumitomo HTR Z5
  • General G-MAX RS
  • Falken Azenis FK510
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Testing Touring All-Season Tires

Thanks to their nice balance of on-road refinement, fun-to-drive character, longevity and all-season capability, Grand Touring All-Season tires have become the go-to choice for the family hauler.

Tires Tested:

  • BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport
  • Cooper Evolution Tour
  • Sumitomo HTR Enhance LX2
  • Kumho Solus TA71
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Testing Three Entry-Level Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires

As the Ultra High Performance All-Season tire category continues to expand, drivers have more and more options to choose from while looking for a tire to fit their needs.

Tires Tested:

  • Fuzion UHP Sport A/S
  • RIKEN Raptor ZR A/S
  • Sumitomo HTR A/S P02 (W-Speed Rated)
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