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thstone · 08-02-2011, 07:33 PM

The new Michelin Pilot Super Sport is the highest rated tire in the Max Performance Summer category when compared with the Bridgestone Potenza S-04, Continental ExtremeContact DW, and the Pirelli P Zero. The Pilot Super Sports reach 1.07g dry cornering grip.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testDisplay.jsp?ttid=148

The Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 isn't even close to any of the tires in the above group (all of which exceed 1.0g cornering grip) whereas the VentusV12 only generates 0.90g of dry cornering grip.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/chartDisplay.jsp?ttid=149

If you're looking for value, the V12's might very well be a good choice in terms of performance/price. However, you should also look at the Dunlop Direzza DZ101, Kumho Ecsta SPT, and the Yokohama S.drive which are comparably priced yet perform somewhat better than the V12's.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/chartDisplay.jsp?ttid=97

08-02-2011, 07:33 PM	#10
thstone Certified Boxster Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7,669	The new Michelin Pilot Super Sport is the highest rated tire in the Max Performance Summer category when compared with the Bridgestone Potenza S-04, Continental ExtremeContact DW, and the Pirelli P Zero. The Pilot Super Sports reach 1.07g dry cornering grip. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testDisplay.jsp?ttid=148 The Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 isn't even close to any of the tires in the above group (all of which exceed 1.0g cornering grip) whereas the VentusV12 only generates 0.90g of dry cornering grip. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/chartDisplay.jsp?ttid=149 If you're looking for value, the V12's might very well be a good choice in terms of performance/price. However, you should also look at the Dunlop Direzza DZ101, Kumho Ecsta SPT, and the Yokohama S.drive which are comparably priced yet perform somewhat better than the V12's. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/chartDisplay.jsp?ttid=97 __________________ 1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more 1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254 1979 911 SC POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor Last edited by thstone; 08-02-2011 at 07:52 PM.