Tyre Tests

Tyre Tests
Avon Avanza AV9 ...offering long tread life and sturdy sidewalls with a specialised rubber...
Avon CR228-D ...amazing steering response and has no problems with the weight of large saloons...
Avon ZV3 ...is asymmetric, it only offers a slight decline in performance...
Avon ZZ3 ...directional tyre has been developed for ultra-high performance...
BF Goodrich All Terrain TA KO ...sturdy but attractive, offering the all round flexibility of both...
BF Goodrich Macadam ...travels at speed with no problem and is perfect for 4x4 vehicles used for everyday...
Bridgestone B390 ...known for its reliability and safety...
Bridgestone Dueler HT 840 ...a 4x4 tyre that offers great dry traction, especially for on-road driving...
Bridgestone ER30 ...the ideal tyre for a top-of-the-range saloon car...
Bridgestone Potenza RE010 ...happy with the traction and the tyre�s ability to corner at high speeds...
Bridgestone Potenza RE040 ...designed for high performance, high-powered cars...
Bridgestone Potenza RE050 ...original equipment on high-performance vehicles such as Mercedes-Benz and Ferrari...
Bridgestone Potenza RE050 MO ...very low noise levels and exceptional handling and cornering...
Bridgestone Potenza RE050 RFT ...high standards of the original while providing an option for vehicles fitted for run-flats...
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A ...excellent tyre offers great grip in the wet as well as dry...
Bridgestone Potenza RE950 ...had exceptional traction and fast lap time on a track test...
Bridgestone Potenza S-03 Pole Position ...high performance tyre performs very well on both wet and dry roads...
Bridgestone RE720 ...enhanced handling, performance and steering response for sports saloons and coupes...
Bridgestone Turanza ER300 ...high performance and driving comfort for top-end touring cars...
Continental CT22 ...basic tread pattern that nonetheless has provided consistently good performance...
Continental ContiCrossContact LX ...an excellent, smooth ride quality and very little road noise...
Continental ContiEcoContact 3 ...provides good grip and braking capabilities with excellent comfort...
Continental ContiExtremeContact ...brakes faster and safer when coming to a stop in the dry and equally well in the wet...
Continental ContiPremiumContact ...a blend of ride quality, noise comfort and handling...
Continental ContiPremiumContact 2 ...offers shorter braking distances, optimum aquaplaning protection, excellent cornering stability...
Continental ContiProContact ...very easy to control, with excellent grip in the wet and dry...
Continental ContiSportContact 2 ...offers strong cornering control and excellent grip even in wet due to its asymmetrical pattern...
Continental ContiTouringContact CH95 ...Tread wear is the biggest negative point about this tyre...
Continental CrossContact UHP ...good steering response and handling balance and feels sure-footed on corners...
Continental Sport Contact M3 ...developed specifically for the BMW M3 using an optimum rubber compound...
Continental Vanco ...very economical and long-lasting van tyre that offers superior performance...
Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 ...good dry and wet traction.... reviewers thought the tyre wear is excessive...
Dunlop SP 30 ...parallelogram block design on the shoulders that eliminates disturbing frequencies...
Dunlop SP Sport 01 ...asymmetrical tread pattern delivers for sport and safe handling with more control...
Dunlop SP Sport 2000 ...Primarily used on high performance luxury saloons...
Dunlop SP Sport 2020E ...utilises advanced compound technology to offer excellent wet traction...
Dunlop SP Sport 300 ...channel tread pattern that improves wet grip and reduces aquaplaning...
Dunlop SP Sport 3000 ...grip in wet and dry conditions while providing durability and fuel efficiency...
Dunlop SP Sport 3000A ...stabilised blocks to put more rubber on the road and provide precise handling...
Dunlop SP Sport 3000A DSST ...provide precise handling in the wet or dry and high aquaplaning resistance...
Dunlop SP Sport 8000 ...large tread blocks and high grip tread compound provide high-speed stability...
Dunlop SP Sport 9000 ...offers a comfortable and quiet drive, with the additional benefit of being cost effective...
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx ...offers enhanced safety with excellent acceleration and braking performance...
Dunlop SP9000 DSST ...offers great wear and good dry grip, but wet traction suffers...
Falken ZIEX ZE-326 ...groove in the tread provides water drainage to reduce hydroplaning...
Falken ZIEX ZE-512 ...an economical alternative in the all season performance tyre range...
Firestone 590 ...an excellent tyre with good grip in both wet and dry conditions...
Firestone F700 ...combines economy and safety... Noise levels of the F700 are a little high...
Firestone Firehawk SZ50 ...Ultra High Performance Summer tyres were designed to provide comfort and performance...
Firestone Firehawk SZ50 EP ...benefit of the EP version is even more consistent wet traction...
Firestone Firehawk Wide Oval ...provides direct steering and precise, responsive handling...
Firestone TZ200 ...is considered a good performer and value for the money...
Goodyear Cargo G26 ...specially designed for the new generation of light trucks and vans...
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS ...excellent for tyres in its class, but it loses traction somewhat in the wet...
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 ...produced with an eye towards safety...
Goodyear Eagle HP Ultra Plus ...the tyre struggles slightly when braking hard or cornering at high speeds...
Goodyear Eagle NCT5 ...is very quiet and offers excellent value and good grip and control in wet...
Goodyear Excellence ...great handling precision in the dry and wet due to its silica compound...
Goodyear GT2 ...not the best tyre for someone who drives very hard...
Goodyear GT3 ...the tyre itself actually requires less energy to move the car...
Goodyear Wrangler F1 ...features a tread pattern designed to maximise water dispersion...
Goodyear Wrangler HP AllWeather ...drive is comfortable and dry traction and handling are great...
Kumho 769 ...a great tyre often overlooked in favour of more well-known name brands...
Kumho ECSTA Supra 712 ...inexpensive midrange price... attractive tyre with a long tread life...
Michelin 4x4 Diamaris ...BAZ technology, which enhances stability at high speeds and reduces weight...
Michelin 4x4 Synchrone ...is especially recommended by Range Rover drivers...
Michelin Energy E3A ...excellent all-around tyre, with good traction and comfort, low to medium noise level and long tyre life...
Michelin Energy MXV4 Plus ...7-rib tread design provides more grooves to enhance traction...
Michelin Pilot Exalto ...performs well in all temperatures and in wet and dry conditions...
Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 ...premium performance tyre that handles very well with a smooth, comfortable ride...
Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 ...tyre is geared towards ride comfort more than responsive handling...
Michelin Pilot Primacy ...designed with drivers of luxury performance vehicles and high performance cars in mind...
Michelin Pilot Sport ...designed for ultra-high performance sports cars and offers a comfortable drive...
Michelin Pilot Sport MO ...designed specifically for Mercedes vehicles and offers a comfortable drive...
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 ...the PS2 outperforms most tyres in its class...
Michelin Primacy HP ...provides at least 25% longer tread life and up to 54% more mileage...
Nexen N3000 ...wide centre tread block improves high speed handling and impact absorption...
Pirelli Euforia ...first run-flat tyre, the Pirelli Eufori@ provides both good performance and enhanced safety...
Pirelli P Zero Nero ...a relatively new tyre design and was created for high performance driving...
Pirelli P Zero Rosso ...resistant to aquaplaning, the tyre offers great cornering control even in rain...
Pirelli P Zero Rosso Asimmetrico ...great tyre for driving in the wet because it resists the tendency to slide by releasing grip slowly...
Pirelli P6000 ...Original equipment on over 200 vehicles made by manufacturers such as Jaguar, Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Ford and Volkswagen...
Pirelli P6000 J ...developed as original equipment for the Jaguar XJ Series...
Pirelli P6000 Powergy ...uses a tread compound with a high silica content, which provides reduced fuel consumption...
Pirelli P7 ...only negative point that reviewers listed for the tyre was the high noise levels...
Pirelli P7000 ...aggressive tread design that provides great wet and dry traction...
Pirelli P7000 SuperSport ...the Pirelli P7000 SuperSport may be subject to irregular wear...
Pirelli Scorpion ST ...highly recommended for on and off road driving in all conditions...
Pirelli Scorpion STR ...very satisfied with the tyre performance as well as the attractive look...
Pirelli Scorpion Zero ...tread blocks help the steering response and enhance cornering and braking...
Pirelli Scorpion Zero Asimmetrico ...Everything about the Zero Asimmetrico received praise except the tyre life...
Toyo 310 ...great tyre, designed for smaller cars such as older Mini Coopers...
Toyo Proxes CF 1 ...a very comfortable drive, the tyre was designed for high performing family cars...
Toyo Proxes ST ...high performance and increased load indexes for sport utility vehicles...
Toyo Proxes T1-R ...great handling in the rain or sun due to its special compound...
Toyo Proxes T1-S ...silica-enriched rubber compound enables this wet stability and handling control...
Toyo R610 ...designed for small- to medium-sized vehicles, handles exceptionally well...
Toyo R888 ...resounding acclaim from track testers... also street legal...
Vredestein Hi-Trac ...performs well in dry and snowy conditions and especially well in the wet...
Vredestein Icetrac ...Spikes are distributed using a specific mathematical pattern...
Vredestein Snowtrac 2 ...maintains a grip on wet and slippery surfaces due to its unique tread compound...
Vredestein Sportrac 2 ... designed as a sports tyre and is built for speed...
Vredestein T-Trac ...grooves guarantee driving stability and road-holding in all conditions...
Vredestein Ultrac ...an ultra high performance tyre, the Vredestein Ultrac provides a good drive overall...
Vredestein WINTRAC XTREME ...the tread compound�s production, works to enhance winter performance...
Yokohama A drive ...symmetric pattern with triple wide straight grooves that offer great traction...
Yokohama A028 ...sporty tyre with good ride quality, noise comfort, handling and wet...
Yokohama A041 ...a high performance tyre offering excellent handling and economy...
Yokohama A460 ...a high performance summer tyre with a long tread life...
Yokohama A539 ...sporty tyre is tough and durable, but noise level and ride comfort suffer...
Yokohama A680 ...original equipment on the Toyota Celica GTS... wears quickly...
Yokohama AVS Sport ...very grippy tyre with a unique and attractive tread pattern...
Yokohama AVS dB V550 ...Zeruma-silica compound enhances traction and provides excellent wet surface grip...
Yokohama Advan A046 ...high performance tyre with excellent dry traction and cornering...
Yokohama C drive ...utilises the Yokohama advanced tyre technologies, which provide superb handling capabilities...
Yokohama Geolandar AT II ...great all-around tyre, performing well on snow, gravel and tarmac...
Yokohama Geolandar MT ...symmetric pattern allows a nice ride at motorway speeds as well...
Yokohama S drive ...features a groove-in-groove pattern that distributes stress loads...
Yokohama S306 ...sporty feel, the tyre is also comfortable and quiet and offers good value...