Passenger Car Summer Extreme Performance Tyres

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Tyre Reviewed Dry Grip Wet Grip Feedback Handling Wear Comfort
Bridgestone Potenza RE11 (9) 98% 83% 90% 89% 77% 74%
Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec (6) 92% 83% 88% 88% 77% 82%
Bridgestone Battlax Racing Street RS10 (3) 100% 45% 100% 100% 60% 97%
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R (8) 90% 76% 92% 85% 85% 87%
Bridgestone Potenza RE070 (16) 96% 71% 94% 89% 79% 66%
Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 (30) 94% 72% 90% 90% 70% 74%
Toyo R1R (31) 95% 81% 91% 90% 60% 71%
Hankook Ventus RS4 (18) 87% 73% 85% 89% 86% 63%
Bridgestone RE11A (4) 90% 85% 83% 88% 70% 80%
Maxxis Victra VR1 (3) 87% 80% 73% 80% 77% 80%
Yokohama ADVAN APEX V601 (17) 92% 80% 82% 81% 64% 74%
Bridgestone Potenza RE71R (14) 99% 81% 84% 92% 52% 41%
Kumho Ecsta XS KU36 (10) 91% 74% 84% 84% 74% 62%
Hankook Ventus RS2 Z212 (13) 91% 61% 82% 80% 74% 69%
Bridgestone Potenza RE01R (4) 90% 83% 80% 80% 73% 60%
Bridgestone Potenza RE070r (4) 95% 68% 88% 90% 65% 48%
GT Radial CHAMPIRO SX2 (18) 88% 64% 81% 87% 69% 65%
Kumho Ecsta V730 (4) 93% 53% 80% 85% 70% 65%
Yokohama Advan Neova AD07 (9) 87% 76% 82% 82% 65% 63%
Pirelli P Zero Corsa Asimmetrico 2 (4) 100% 50% 90% 98% 35% 83%
Nankang NS2R (60) 89% 66% 82% 84% 72% 55%
Bridgestone Potenza RE001 (42) 87% 72% 78% 80% 70% 63%
Dunlop Direzza DZ102 (17) 82% 74% 75% 68% 67% 73%
Nexen N Fera SUR4G (5) 94% 84% 60% 83% 46% 48%
Kumho Ecsta V720 (11) 93% 54% 83% 94% 50% 45%
Nexen N Fera SUR4 (6) 93% 44% 87% 88% 52% 52%
Kumho Ecsta PS91 (43) 82% 72% 76% 74% 55% 72%
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT (71) 86% 67% 76% 72% 66% 68%
Continental ContiForceContact (3) 87% 73% 70% 80% 50% 57%
Pirelli P Zero Corsa (6) 88% 55% 83% 83% 50% 60%
Nitto NT05 (8) 84% 63% 83% 84% 59% 43%
Pirelli PZero Corsa System (11) 81% 57% 78% 76% 48% 56%
Dunlop SP Sport 600 DSST (10) 91% 63% 73% 79% 60% 32%

Passenger Car Summer Extreme Performance Tyres with no reviews

BFGoodrich G Force Rival S, BFGoodrich G Force Rival S 1.5, BFGoodrich gForce Rival, Bridgestone Potenza RE070R RFT, Cooper RS3 RS, Dunlop Direzza ZIII, Giti GitiSport GTR3, Hankook Ventus RS3 Z222, Hoosier TrackAttack Pro, Nitto NT555R, Nitto NT555RII, Pirelli P Zero Corsa Asimmetrico, Pirelli P Zero Corsa Direzionale, Pirelli P Zero R, Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R Plus, Yokohama A022

Passenger Car Summer Extreme Performance Tyres Tyre Review Highlights

Pirelli P Zero Corsa Direzionale rated 81% while driving a Volkswagen Golf 6 GT
Driving on a combination of roads for 5000 spirited miles
Absolute fantastic dry and wet grip, no hydrolock issues with 2mm tread, shoulders to soft. Grip is higher than a sporty tyre like Conti PC6, Michelin PS4 etc
Tread depth new at 6,4mm, tyre works from 12° - 50°C , 54° -122° F
tyre reviewed on 2024-12-23 03:29:13
Hoosier TrackAttack Pro rated 54% while driving a BMW M3
Driving on track for 0 spirited miles
I do about 15 track days per year in my dual duty F80 M3 with 295/30-18 square tires on 10.5x18. I'm advanced solo.

On Saturday I tried the TAPs at my home track of Lime Rock Park. It was a disappointment. The tires had 5 prior heat cycles at Watkins Glen, including an overnight "cure period" (one session one the first day, then 4 sessions on the second day.)

At WGI the tires were comparable to the RE71RS in terms of pace (similar theoretical ~206.5) and heat tolerance. Saturday at LRP felt like I was driving on heat cycled tires. The first session was meh and the grip got progressively worse. Weather was low 70's and sunny. I tried cool down laps and fiddling with pressures, but nothing helped. Meanwhile, back in steamy August I pounded on the RE71RS all day and was still able to consistently lap sub 60 seconds. See AIM solo snips below. Also, you can see me sliding around in the vid linked below.

The construction of the Hoosiers feel stiffer which provides quicker response/feedback on initial turn-in compared with the RE71RS. They feel good under braking. No squirm (probably due to the shallow tread depth). They don't make a lot noise at the limit.

The RE71RS sidewall roll on my outlaps until tire pressure builds. Not as bad as the AO52 though.
Track Attack Pro
https://youtu.be/DpMBrqrVQk0?si=bPbS9ktypaorLEjw

RE71RS
https://youtu.be/ob_VZpz4498?si=An7C6ylN71nPTe57

RE71RS lap times:


Hoosier lap times:
tyre reviewed on 2024-10-07 14:26:24
Toyo R1R rated 90% while driving a Datsun 510
Driving on mostly country roads for 10000 spirited miles
For Datsun 510 restomod, lowered, Komi coil overs, bigger sway bars, LS rear end, Rebello street motor, 5 speed
Great street car with R1Rs, grips with confidence. Never driven on a track but swiftly and safely on back roads.
Car is well balanced, understeer and oversteer are very controlled even though I prefer oversteer, the tires are predictable. I have never been caught out on them. Relatively quiet tire on the 510 but more so on my 2001 Miata. Miata has suspension changes as well but as everyone knows, lacks power. With R1Rs the ride is very comfortable and the cornering is excellent with a bias toward oversteer. I don’t drive either car in the rain so can’t comment on wet grip. Depending on how heavy your foot I would expect 15 to 20K miles on these for both my cars.
tyre reviewed on 2024-09-24 12:34:13
Pirelli P Zero Corsa Asimmetrico 2 rated 89% while driving a Alfa Romeo Giulia QF
Driving on a combination of roads for 0 spirited miles
Amazing grip, responsiveness. I just couldn't believe the immense grip that I can play with. I am sold with these two features. Regarding wet grip and handling not bad at all if there is a temperature in the tyre.
I tried to drift a little with a bold tyre during the winter in wet conditions, I became a passenger in my Giulia Quad :D
It's an amazing tyre for the summer.
The fronts lasted for 13k miles, the rears could last 3k miles or 9k miles depends on your driving style.
tyre reviewed on 2024-09-09 15:05:00
Kumho Ecsta PS91 rated 58% while driving a Volkswagen Tiuan R Line
Driving on mostly motorways for 700 average miles
Had Pirelli scorpion verde originally on my SUV which were a high performing tires. Had to change due to wear and decided to give the Kumho a try. Ill be brief, this is a very sluggish tire which will make your car feel heavy and demand more power during acceleration. If you’re looking for performance tires this isnt the one. This is more of a day to day commute tire.
tyre reviewed on 2024-09-08 05:12:36
Yokohama ADVAN APEX V601 rated 50% while driving a Toyota Supra
Driving on mostly motorways for 500 spirited miles
I gave into the all the marketing Yokohama did for the V601 on the GR Supra, and I was ultimately underwhelmed. The grip on this tire is great(especially during launch control), however, this tire lacks feedback. For being a street / sports car-oriented tire, these don't do a great job at transmitting road feel to the steering wheel compared to the factory Michelin Pilot Super Sports. Another notable trait of the V601 is a considerable increase in stopping distance. Braking does not feel as confident as it used to and the tires tend to squeal under medium to hard braking. Initial bite when making sharper turns is quite reduced compared to the Michelin and overall, seems to have watered down a great sports car.

They tend to have a very muted on-center feel that results in less confidence and feel when taking a hard corner. I personally will not be running these again when it's time to replace tires. Decent option for a cheaper tire on a larger sized wheel, however I will be looking into other brands of tire from now on.
tyre reviewed on 2024-08-23 16:57:49
Nankang NS2R rated 64% while driving a Suzuki swift sport
Driving on track for 8000 spirited miles
Good but not great grip on track with oversteer balance. Difficult to heat up during daily driving. Acceptable wet grip for this kind of tyre. Hard on bumps and very noisy.
They lasted 9.000 miles and 4 trackdays, there is a lot of tread left but the outer edges are completely worn out. For the price it's great, I would definitely buy them again.
tyre reviewed on 2024-08-19 10:00:52
Bridgestone Potenza RE71R rated 80% while driving a Audi S4
Driving on mostly town for 4000 spirited miles
No comments left
tyre reviewed on 2024-06-03 08:33:10
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT rated 71% while driving a Subaru 2022 WRX
Driving on a combination of roads for 10000 spirited miles
On a Subaru WRX, i found it impossible to get it loose on dry concrete. I really felt confident on these tires. In the wet, same story. It is a solid summer tire. It is a bit harsh of a ride, you feel the bumps quite a bit. Durability also seems mediocre, after 10,000 miles or so, over 2 years of summer driving, they appear to only have another season or two in them. But overall, no complaints. It does what a performance tire is meant to do.
tyre reviewed on 2024-05-29 14:45:23
Yokohama ADVAN APEX V601 rated 83% while driving a Audi RS4 Quattro
Driving on a combination of roads for 2000 spirited miles
Bought them due to a lack of alternatives. Previously used P Zero Assimetrico, Dunlop Sport Maxx GT, GT Radial Champiro and Goodyear Eagle F1 Assymmetric.

They give better feedback in an AWD car (wet and dry) than the Champiro and P Zero, plus outlast both by some margin. Rides far better than either, too; roughly on par in terms of NVH and comfort as the Eagle F1s.

The Dunlop Sport Maxx GT is however more comfy, has marginally better wet performance and shorter braking distances. But they wear out even quicker than the Advan Apex.

I'm a lively and brisk driver, in both wet and dry conditions, and enjoy employing what i bought the car (RS4 Avant, 3.0L) for, finding quiet b-roads whenever i can.

Recommended if no completing alternatives, or you're on a budget.
tyre reviewed on 2024-05-28 18:07:23
Yokohama ADVAN APEX V601 rated 67% while driving a Volkswagen Mk7 Golf R
Driving on a combination of roads for 7000 average miles
Dry Grip is good. Wet Grip is acceptable but not really great. Highspeed cornering gives me less confident on how the tyre behave. It sometime gives tyre noise on corner as if its trying to grip the road.
tyre reviewed on 2024-05-12 03:12:38
Yokohama ADVAN APEX V601 rated 67% while driving a Volkswagen Mk7 Golf R
Driving on a combination of roads for 7000 average miles
Dry Grip is good. Wet Grip is acceptable but not really great. Highspeed cornering gives me less confident on how the tyre behave. It sometime gives tyre noise on corner as if its trying to grip the road.
tyre reviewed on 2024-05-11 22:23:33
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