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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Racetrack & Autocross Only Tires

2025 Test 4C

Six exciting tires go head-to-head at our local road course!

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Tires Tested:

  • Hoosier A7
  • Hoosier R7
  • Michelin Pilot Sport GT M
  • Pirelli P Zero Trofeo Track
  • Toyo Proxes R
  • Yokohama ADVAN A055
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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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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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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:

  • Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS
  • Falken Azenis RT660
  • Kumho Ecsta V730
  • Nankang Sportnex CR-S
  • Yokohama ADVAN A052
  • Yokohama ADVAN NEOVA AD09
  • 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:

  • Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS
  • Falken Azenis RT660
  • Kumho Ecsta V730
  • Nankang Sportnex CR-S
  • Yokohama ADVAN A052
  • Yokohama ADVAN NEOVA AD09
  • Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
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Ultra High Performance vs. Max Performance Summer Tires

2024 Test 3

Using our new BMW M2 high-performance test vehicle, we ran two Ultra High Performance and four Max Performance summer tires through our litany of tests to find the true kings of summer.

Tires Tested:

  • Bridgestone Potenza Sport
  • Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02
  • Firestone Firehawk Indy 500
  • General G-MAX RS
  • Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
  • Yokohama ADVAN Apex V601
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What’s the Best Touring Tire for Premium CUVs?

2024 Test 2 - With Winter Update

In this test, we set out to answer some important questions in the Touring tire world! Eight hopefuls, both All-Season and All-Weather, go head-to-head on the road and the track!

Tires Tested:

  • Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra
  • Continental CrossContact LX25
  • Cooper Discoverer EnduraMax
  • Michelin CrossClimate2
  • Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3
  • Pirelli Scorpion WeatherActive
  • Yokohama Geolandar CV G058
  • Yokohama Geolandar CV 4S
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Are EV-Specific Tires Better than Popular Non-Ev Tires?

2024 Test 1 - With Winter Update

We tested nine tires, ranging from EV and non-EV specific and from the Grand Touring All-Season, Ultra High Performance All-Season, and Max Performance Summer categories.

Tires Tested:

  • Bridgestone Turanza EV
  • Continental ProContact RX
  • Goodyear EcoReady
  • Goodyear ElectricDrive2
  • Hankook iON evo AS
  • Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
  • Yokohama ADVAN Sport EV A/S
  • Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
  • Pirelli P Zero (PZ4)
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Yokohama ADVAN Sport EV A/S Preview Report

EV Tires Can Bring More than Just Range

Tires Tested:

  • Yokohama ADVAN Sport EV A/S
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