2009 Motor Magazine Tyre Test

[Treza360]

Not really interested in buying the magazine and reading but is someone able to post up the results please. I'm not asking for a scan/copy of the test, just the results from first to last for both regular tyres and semi-slicks.

Any discussion on the results and people's comments if they've used the tyres would also be greatly appreciated.

Thanks and cheers,
Trent

[Manaz]

I suspect I'll have a copy on Monday, will let you know what I think.

[JustCruisn]

Time to get off dial up mate

[gavs]

From memory, the Dunlop Direzza semi-slicks killed the Bridgestone Re001s and the other 2 performed almost at identical levels to the best of the standard performance tyres. The direzzas actually had better times on some wet-weather tests than the performance tyres!

[JustCruisn]

Here are the results. Go buy the mag if you want detail.

Road Tyres
1. Goodyear Eagle F1
2. Dunlop SP SportMaxx GT
3. Continental SportContact 3
4. Maxxis Victra i-Pro
5. Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE001
6. Federal Supersteel 595
7. Marshal Matrac FX

Semi Slicks
1. Dunlop Direzza
2. Bridgestone Potenza RE01R
3. Toyo Rpoxes R888
4. Toyo Proxes R1R

[gareth_oau]

the Dunlop Direzza actually did a lot better in the wet than some of the street tyres, which was surprising.

one thing they don't advise on is tyre wear.

i've thought about a set of semis, but changing them every 6 months might prove to be a bit of an expensive pain.

whist the Goddyear Asymetrics did well (again), it would be interesting to compare relative performance of these tyres after say 6 or 12 months of regular use, and how long they are expected to last overall.

ive got the goodyears on my GT-P and so far they are still good, but wet weather performance isnt as good as when they were new, I've had about 18,000kms from them so far and will probably get another 5,000 from them

[gavs]

The thing that really gets me is the quoted prices for these tyres, especially the price of the Continental Sport Contact 3's for a tyre that was outshone by cheaper rivals!!

[Jarred]

no nankangs NS2's at all? damn,.

[Treza360]

no nankangs NS2's at all? damn,.

LoL.
I was more hoping for Pirelli P-Zeros and Michelins in there as well. They only ever seem to have a couple of the Premium brands and then some cheapies thrown in the mix as well. Whilst it's nice to compare them that way it would be good for a bigger range encompassing more.
Cheers,
Trent

[MattyT]

The media is not well known for producing comprehensive and in-depth work

I had P-Zero Nero's on my vr6 when I bought it, AMAZING tires but wore very quickly.