Max Performance Tire Category:***Updated Jan. 2008***
Ok here is a list of the top 6 max performance tires in my opinion. I base this opinion on having driven these on our test cars, currently they are 06 BMW 325i Sedans (E90). We have a test track here that has a slalom, a skid pad and and a sharp brake and turn. These are max performance tires and this track allows me to test the tires at its limits of cornering, traction, response and braking. These tires are not designed for the best ride quality but instead the best performance.
My primary considerations are as follows when judging performance
A) Lap times in both wet and dry conditions.
B) How the tire responds to steering input
C) How it breaks off on the skid pad and in the slalom.
D) Wet traction (we have sprinklers)
Note: This list is limited to the brands that we sell and does not include Toyo, Falken, or Nitto.
Top 6 Max Performance Tires:
1) Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Pole Position.
Very nice. These are Assymetrical and should work better with cars that have more negative camber then the S0-3 did. UNI T AQ2 technology with high silica content tread means excellent wet traction. Very responsive, more responsive then the S0-3. Check out the latest test...
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Pole Position Preview - The New Pole Position
RE050A Pole Position
2)Michelin Pilot sport PS2
Simply awesome. Most sizes are now available and this tire rocks. Check out the numbers...
Pilot PS2
3) Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3.
Everything I said about the S03 applies to these tires. I just happen to like the way the S03 breaks a little better.
Eagle F1 GS-D3
4) Dunlop SP Sport Maxx.
Nice, fairly new tire but very nice performance.
Dunlop Sport Maxx
5) Bridgestone Potenza S03 Pole Position.
UNI T AQ2 technology. Very responsive, I personally turn very fast lap times on these and I really like the way they break off. Wet traction is awesome. These have been discontinued and replaced by the RE050A PP.
S03 Pole
6) Avon Tech M500
More of an ultra high performance tire really but very highly rated and a excellent choice if you want a great bang for the buck!
Avon Tech 500
Extreme Performance Tire Category:
This is a new category of tire for us. These are tires that have the best dry weather performance and grip, but the shortest tread life and worst wet traction. Don't drive these puppies in the rain!
My primary considerations are as follows when judging extreme performance
A) Lap times in dry conditions only.
B) How the tire responds to steering input
C) How it breaks off on the skid pad and in the slalom.
Top 4 Extreme Performance Tires:
1) Bridgestone Potenza R01R
These tires are one step away from a true "R" compound race tire, they are extremely grippy and responsive, great fun to test, a great tire as long as you know what your getting in to. Here is a link to a test we did...
Tire Testing Search
RE-01R
2) Yokohama Advan Neova
These are more like a max performance tire but they are still excellent, they were very highly reviewed by car and driver.
Yoko Advan Neova
3) BFG G Force TA KD
Favorite of the 2003 1 Lap winners but don't try and drive this tire in the wet.
G Force TA KD
4) Kumho Ecsta MX
A lot of bang for the buck, many track guys like to burn these off because they are decent on the track and not too expensive.
Kumho Ecsta MX
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Top 6 Max Performance Tires and Top 4 Extreme Performance Tires
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