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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Continental’s Latest All-Weather Tire: SecureContact AW Hands-On Test Drive

We Pushed it to the Limit in the Dry, Wet, Snow, and Ice

Check out the report for the all-new Continental SecureContact AW, their first all-weather tire launched in North America!

New

Tires Tested:

  • Continental SecureContact AW
  • Continental TrueContact Tour 54
  • Continental VikingContact 8
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Are EV-Specific Tires Better than Popular Non-EV Tires?

2025 Test 1 - Winter 2026 Update

Eleven tires from five categories go head-to-head to see where they land regarding efficiency, road characteristics, and wet and dry performance.

Tires Tested:

  • Michelin X-Ice Snow
  • Kumho Majesty 9 Solus TA91 EV
  • Michelin CrossClimate2
  • Michelin e.Primacy All Season
  • Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus
  • Falken Azenis FK460 A/S
  • Kumho Ecsta Sport A/S
  • Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3
  • Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02
  • Hankook Ventus S1 evo3
  • Kumho Ecsta Sport
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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 Studdable Winter / Snow Tires 2022

Two popular Studdable Winter/Snow tires compete in a multi-faceted test.

Winter

Tires Tested:

  • Firestone Winterforce 2
  • General AltiMAX Arctic 12
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Testing Studless Ice & Snow Tires 2022

Winter tire favorites and one newcomer are put to the test.

Winter

Tires Tested:

  • Cooper Discoverer True North
  • Goodyear WinterCommand Ultra
  • Continental VikingContact 7
  • Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
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Testing Winter / Snow Tires 2021

Our unique two-fold tire test challenges winter tires from different categories.

Winter

Tires Tested:

  • Michelin X-Ice SNOW
  • Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
  • Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Testing Studless Ice & Snow Winter Tires

What sets this powerhouse lineup of Studless Ice & Snow winter tires apart?

Winter

Tires Tested:

  • Goodyear WinterCommand Ultra
  • Continental VikingContact 7
  • Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
  • Michelin X-Ice SNOW
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Michelin X-Ice SNOW Preview Drive

We went to Quebec where Michelin showcased the X-Ice SNOW's winter capabilities.

Winter

Tires Tested:

  • Michelin X-Ice SNOW
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Testing Studless Ice & Snow Tires on the Ice and Dry Roads

While on-road manners, handling, and wet and dry objective track testing aren't the primary reasons for a Studless Ice & Snow winter tire to exist, they're important factors for any tire from any category.

Winter

Tires Tested:

  • Continental VikingContact 7
  • Michelin X-ice Xi3
  • Yokohama iceGUARD iG53
  • Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
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Testing Studless Ice & Snow Winter Tires for Crossovers and SUVs

When choosing the right tool for the job of winter season driving, there is none better than a tire from the Studless Ice & Snow category.

Winter

Tires Tested:

  • Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2
  • Michelin Latitude X-Ice Xi2
  • Yokohama iceGUARD iG51v
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