…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,…
…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…
…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…
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…
…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…
…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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…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…
…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…
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…to some size and availability issues. I've been amazed with the overall confidence and winter capability the tire has provided. I'm also pleased with the overall ride and noise comfort. Be sure to read our test comparisons and customer feedback when selecting the tire that is right for you.
…at least 40 different tire models - more in one testing season than most drivers experience on their vehicles in a lifetime of driving. Each test allows our team to experience each of the products in a short period of time, giving them a real back-to-back comparison under controlled conditions.…
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This is a high perf tire for dry and some wet use--pretty soft, wears fast, grips well, especially in the dry. Does make some noise. I have owned several 03 and 04 Z06 Corvettes, all with this tire. It is a solid performer. You can use it full depth on wet track surfaces with pretty good results.…
…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…
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