Skidpad

…handling. While the set of Pirelli P Zero tires had a very confidence-inspiring feel in the slalom and allowed for a high degree of traction on our skidpad. Overall a very fast set tire. Complete results can be found by reading "Testing Bridgestone's Potenza RE970AS Pole Position Ultra High…

…as Eibach puts the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS through a series of performance tests including 0-60 acceleration, maximum lateral g-forces on a skidpad, 60-0 braking and cornering/handling tests done on a 400 foot slalom as well as short road courses. Stock suspension was tested vs Eibach's Pro-Plus…

…Yokohama Tires, so this wasn't our first time as driver and co-driver. As a long-time employee of Tire Rack, I've helped run the One Lap Skidpad Challenge many times. While it was fun to help out, it was always a little frustrating to see the drivers head out on their journey and just have…

…I felt was very confidence-inspiring. It felt as if the car was on rails, specifically through the slalom section of our test track. Around the skidpad I was able to feel how easily this tire modulated at the slip angle. When driving on the original Pilot Sport, I felt the tire offered razor quick…

…development of the tire. We started with a presentation on the new tire, and then had the opportunity to take part in four driving demonstrations: skidpad, short autocross, long autocross and road course. The presentation highlighted the goals of the g-Force Rival as a tire that can be driven on the…

…Miata Performance Tires? Buy Firestone Tires!" As good as the tire is, the g-Force Sport COMP-2 performed better in our autocross and skidpad testing, as well as the 6.6-mile loop of street driving. To view the complete recap of our test, check out "Testing Ultra High Performance…

…to test the Z1 Star Spec at BMW's training and testing facility in South Carolina. All those who participated were very impressed. In our wet skidpad and slalom testing, the Direzza Z1 was poised and very predictable right to the limit of the car which mirrored our customer's feedback and…

…to achieve their full potential in dry and wet conditions. Jones and Taylor would agree, as they were able to best the competition in the Wet Skidpad portion of the competition, too. These tires are truly for the driver who cares about how tire technology enhances their vehicle’s performance…

…First indication is that these very capable cars have been very "under tired" from the factory. Despite its excellent poise and impressive skidpad numbers, the BR-Z and FR-S are shod with a narrow 215/45-17 all-season tire from the factory. Such a fitment, although good for fuel efficiency…

…Park and Skip Barber Racing for their schools and race series. We were lucky enough to drive some very cool vehicles during the test. On the wet skidpad, we drove 2012 VW GI 1.8Ts. I found the vehicle really tested the grip levels in the standing water. The 2012 Dodge Challenger was a great test…