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Test 3 – Ultra High Performance vs Max Performance

The Ultimate Summer Battle Continues!


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The Ultimate Summer Battle Continues!
Ultra High Performance and Max Performance Tires Are Back In Action! Ultra High Performance and Max Performance Tires Are Back In Action!
 
Performance Tires Tested

When it comes to summer road driving, it’s all about the tires, and these two categories are at the top of the conversation. The beauty of our new [starting in 2024] test program is that it allows us to mix these two categories into the same group.

Conventional wisdom implies that Ultra High Performance Summer tires will be sporty, but higher performance will be sacrificed for on-road comfort and noise. The reverse is the case for the Max Performance Summer tires. Is that really true, though? Where is that line firm, and where does it begin to blur? Most importantly, if you’re in the market for your next summer road tire, what’s important to you? This test shines a light on those nuances.

 
 
A Tale of Two Michelins

If you glanced at the tire list in this test, you may be curious why two Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires are listed. When tire manufacturers make an OE-specific tire, they partner with vehicle manufacturers to often tailor that tire for that vehicle. Our use of the BMW M2 is fortuitous, as the vehicle comes with the BMW OE spec Pilot Sport 4S. This allows us to test the OE spec versus the aftermarket replacement and learn the differences between these two tires. Do they have a lot in common or just share a name?

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Newcomers to Watch

The BFGoodrich g-Force Phenom T/A, Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, and Kumho Ecsta Sport S are some of the newcomers in this year’s group that have earned some real-world buzz. How do they compare with the group, against each other, and against last year’s top tire in this test: the Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02, which we included again because of its long-standing popularity and consistent performance.

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