Luke@tirerack

We have broken down tires into several catagories and here is a short list of what I have experienced in our testing. Now remember, we do not have every single tire line in the world so, if your particular favorite is not in this list it is probably because we haven't tested it. Also, this is my take on the testing that I have completed here at The Tire Rack on our test track.
Maximum Performance:
These are the absolute best performing tires on the market. Great steering response and wet/dry traction (not for use inthe snow!!!) which is at home on the track.


1.)Eagle F1 GS-D3
2.)Pilot Sport PS2
3.)Potenza RE050A Pole Position
4.)Ecsta MX
5.)AdvanSport
6.)P-Zero Rosso

There is 1 glaring omission in this list. It is the BFG G-Force T/A KD. The reason for this tire not being on the list is because of its lack of versatility. It is the best performing tire in the dry but, is almost scary in the wet.

Ultra High Performance:
A step down form the Max tires but, still exceptional performance which fits most application for a street tire that can be driven very aggressivley.

1.) Firehawk Wide Oval
2.) Potenza RE750's
3.) G-Force KDW2
4.) Sport 8000


Ultra High Performance All Season:
Performance tires which are capable of going through the snow.

1.) Potenza RE960 Pole Position
2.) Michelin Pilot Sport A/S
3.) Advan S4
3.) P-Zero Nero M&S
4.) SP Sport 5000
5.) Continental Extreme Contact
6.) BFG G-Force KDWS


Budget Performance Tires:
Summer performance with a cost effective tire when your budget is a concern. (based on performance not cost)

1.) Kumho Ecsta SPT
2.) Direzza DZ101
3.) Fuzion ZRi
4.)Yokohama AVS ES100
5.) Sumitomo HTR Z II