…attribute of your tire expect average snow traction in the winter and consider using a dedicated winter tire if your driving needs demand no compromise performance. But what IS the quietest tire? A racing slick. No tread blocks, no noise. no snow traction. Click here for a comparison chart of quiet,…
In the first installment of my Goodyear versus Michelin comparison, I focused on car tires. Now, let's take a look at the truck and SUV tires offered by these two heavyweights of the tire industry. Category: Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season Contenders: Goodyear Assurance CS TripleTred All-Season…
…215/45R17 Grand Touring All-Season Michelin Primacy MXM4 tires, we jumped at the deal. 215/45R17 Michelin Primacy MXM4's are normally on sale for $120.21, but they're now on special for only $77.10*. In our comprehensive comparison, the Michelin Primacy MXM4 demonstrated very good wet grip…
…direct comparison of an existing tire's capabilities (usually established at the 100 level as a baseline) to the targets and/or realized performance levels for a new tire. While the tire manufacturer's ultimate goal is to develop technology that allows them to expand the new tire's entire comfort…
…take a look at our survey results, tire reviews and test results for a side-by-side comparison of tires and their different characteristics like noise, responsiveness and treadwear. Annually, we perform independent tests of approximately 40 different tires on the track and our 6.6-mile loop of…
…improvement in dry and wet grip compared to its predecessor, the Pilot Sport A/S Plus. We've just completed our comprehensive comparison testing of the tire and the consensus is the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 beat its three main rivals, the Bridgestone Potenza RE970AS Pole Position, Continental…
…These tires are best suited for very spirited drivers who love to drive. For the past few years, the Michelin Pilot Super Sport has been the benchmark. It's favored for its unique combination of steering response, dry grip, wet grip and tread noise. It also wears fairly well for a tire from this…
…value in a wide range of sizes. Yet General's tire engineers knew that they couldn't rest on their laurels. Our testing program incentivizes tire manufacturers to constantly improve for the next Tire Rack comparison test. As the ultimate tire geeks, we feel that there's always room for…
…at Tire Rack, we make it simple by providing you helpful information when you're shopping for tires. We provide expert, unbiased tire performance comparisons with our tire test results. Our Performance Test Track Drives and Real World Road Rides offer us the chance to experience the ride, noise…
…level of tread noise, handling and steering response a tire has. As it is the case with most winter tires, you do trade off some responsiveness for traction in the snow, and in comparison to all-season tires, winter tires do seem a little more "sluggish." Of the four tires we tested, I…
…tires within other brands, spending a little time with our Tire Survey Results will produce all of the information you need to successfully shop for tires. We study our consumer feedback to chart all of the tires in our inventory, which lets you look at things like hydroplaning resistance and noise…
…/ Highway Tires Tire Specs Explained: Section Width Tire Specs Explained: Tread Depth Tire Specs Explained: Tread Width Measuring Tire Specs: Globalized Standards Tire Tread Markings Tire Tread Patterns Tire Warranties Trailer Tires Tramlining: Coping with the Ruts in the Road Tread Pattern Noise…
…more eco-friendly raw materials all contribute to a more eco-friendly tire. Our Tire Rack team has recently compared four of the new generation of tires in order to determine what the impact on mileage really is. See comparison results. Michelin HydroEdge with Green X (Passenger All-Season) The…
…/ Highway Tires Tire Specs Explained: Section Width Tire Specs Explained: Tread Depth Tire Specs Explained: Tread Width Measuring Tire Specs: Globalized Standards Tire Tread Markings Tire Tread Patterns Tire Warranties Trailer Tires Tramlining: Coping with the Ruts in the Road Tread Pattern Noise…
…got from Tire Rack was the Pirelli P Zero Nero M+S. At the time they were one of the top Ultra High Performance All-Season tires available. Pirelli's track record over the past decade has been extremely impressive in this category. They logged three first place finishes in our comparison testing…
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