The Tire Rack recently conducted a test of some of the best extreme performance summer tires on the market. Their test vehicle was a 2008 BMW E92 328i Coupe. Here is a quick recap of the results...
Bridgestone Potenza RE-11 (Extreme Performance Summer 225/45R17)
- What We Liked: Excellent road manners and wet grip
- What We'd Improve: Improve steering response slightly
- Conclusion: An Extreme Performance Summer tire you can live with during day-to-day driving
- Latest Test Rank: 1st
- Previous Test Rank: Not previously tested
Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08 (Extreme Performance Summer 225/45R17)
- What We Liked: Laser-sharp steering response and balance of dry and wet traction
- What We'd Improve: A modest reduction in tire impact noise
- Conclusion: Race tire-like handling and traction for the street
- Latest Test Rank: 2nd
- Previous Test Rank: Not previously tested
Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec (Extreme Performance Summer 225/45R17)
- What We Liked: Excellent blend of responsiveness and ultimate grip
- What We'd Improve: Reduce tread noise growl
- Conclusion: Still a shining star in the Extreme Performance Summer category
- Latest Test Rank: 3rd
- Previous Test Rank:1st (May '08)
Kumho Ecsta XS (Extreme Performance Summer 225/45R17)
- What We Liked: Excellent ultimate dry cornering traction
- What We'd Improve: Wet traction and steering precision
- Conclusion: The perfect tire for drivers wanting ultimate dry cornering grip
- Latest Test Rank: 4th
- Previous Test Rank: Not previously tested
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