Passenger Car Summer Max Performance Tires
Below are all the reviewed passenger car summer max performance tires on Tire Reviews. Please click into each tire for further details.
| Tire Reviewed | Dry Grip | Wet Grip | Feedback | Handling | Wear | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirelli P Zero PZ5 (5) | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 90% | 93% |
| Falken Azenis RS820 (4) | 95% | 93% | 95% | 98% | 83% | 93% |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S * (4) | 100% | 87% | 95% | 98% | 70% | 88% |
| Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 (3) | 97% | 90% | 83% | 97% | 0% | 73% |
| Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 (11) | 94% | 96% | 78% | 88% | 96% | 85% |
| Hankook Ventus Evo (5) | 93% | 95% | 75% | 88% | 0% | 88% |
| Continental ExtremeContact Sport (13) | 92% | 83% | 83% | 81% | 88% | 87% |
| Vredestein Ultrac Vorti (114) | 94% | 84% | 89% | 88% | 84% | 85% |
| Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 (156) | 94% | 87% | 88% | 87% | 80% | 85% |
| Michelin Pilot Super Sport (145) | 94% | 84% | 89% | 86% | 82% | 81% |
| Nokian zLine (83) | 91% | 90% | 89% | 87% | 76% | 85% |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 (407) | 92% | 89% | 85% | 85% | 80% | 87% |
| Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta (237) | 91% | 88% | 87% | 85% | 79% | 85% |
| Bridgestone Potenza S01 (3) | 97% | 77% | 97% | 97% | 67% | 70% |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 (248) | 93% | 90% | 86% | 88% | 79% | 80% |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 (145) | 94% | 91% | 87% | 87% | 73% | 83% |
| Vredestein Ultrac Pro (5) | 92% | 88% | 82% | 92% | 75% | 82% |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S (142) | 93% | 88% | 85% | 86% | 80% | 85% |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 5 (79) | 91% | 92% | 82% | 82% | 83% | 84% |
| Continental SportContact 7 (76) | 96% | 93% | 90% | 91% | 67% | 77% |
| Nokian Z G2 (30) | 88% | 89% | 86% | 84% | 80% | 83% |
| Continental MaxContact MC7 (6) | 88% | 87% | 80% | 83% | 73% | 88% |
| Falken Azenis FK520 (35) | 89% | 87% | 83% | 85% | 78% | 83% |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport (58) | 95% | 81% | 91% | 92% | 71% | 75% |
| Bridgestone Potenza GIII (7) | 96% | 83% | 87% | 91% | 74% | 66% |
| Hankook Ventus S1 Noble2 (34) | 89% | 83% | 83% | 78% | 73% | 87% |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 (182) | 88% | 86% | 81% | 81% | 79% | 86% |
| Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus (4) | 88% | 83% | 93% | 88% | 75% | 68% |
| Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE004 (20) | 88% | 78% | 86% | 89% | 73% | 75% |
| Nokian Hakka Black 2 (4) | 90% | 93% | 90% | 90% | 73% | 67% |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (328) | 91% | 87% | 81% | 84% | 73% | 78% |
| Bridgestone Adrenalin RE002 (108) | 90% | 82% | 82% | 80% | 77% | 77% |
| Michelin Pilot Sport (42) | 92% | 82% | 87% | 81% | 73% | 75% |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric (141) | 90% | 87% | 82% | 78% | 70% | 80% |
| Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 (6) | 92% | 85% | 83% | 83% | 0% | 68% |
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport (113) | 92% | 87% | 89% | 91% | 61% | 72% |
| Bridgestone Adrenalin RE003 (94) | 90% | 78% | 82% | 86% | 70% | 73% |
| Nokian PowerProof (24) | 87% | 89% | 80% | 75% | 67% | 85% |
| Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z K129 (4) | 93% | 80% | 88% | 85% | 50% | 77% |
| Syron Street Race (5) | 100% | 80% | 96% | 90% | 52% | 56% |
| Dunlop SportMaxx RT (176) | 88% | 84% | 83% | 82% | 60% | 82% |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar 3 (4) | 90% | 55% | 88% | 93% | 60% | 67% |
| Bridgestone Potenza s02 (18) | 90% | 79% | 87% | 87% | 65% | 63% |
| Continental SportContact 2 SSR Run Flat (7) | 87% | 83% | 84% | 84% | 70% | 67% |
| Bridgestone Potenza S007A (11) | 83% | 69% | 84% | 90% | 75% | 73% |
| Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 (92) | 84% | 78% | 77% | 77% | 75% | 79% |
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 (58) | 86% | 84% | 73% | 74% | 71% | 77% |
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 ev (5) | 86% | 70% | 84% | 86% | 78% | 70% |
| Pirelli P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico (26) | 87% | 75% | 79% | 82% | 73% | 71% |
| Continental Sport Contact 6 (91) | 90% | 86% | 81% | 82% | 53% | 77% |
| Dunlop Direzza DZ101 (8) | 85% | 68% | 80% | 79% | 67% | 76% |
| Continental Sport Contact 3 (245) | 87% | 80% | 81% | 77% | 62% | 74% |
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 (81) | 85% | 76% | 76% | 79% | 67% | 73% |
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo (44) | 81% | 73% | 76% | 73% | 75% | 72% |
| Pirelli P Zero PZ4 (75) | 87% | 76% | 82% | 80% | 57% | 69% |
| Continental Sport Contact 5 (217) | 86% | 82% | 79% | 76% | 50% | 73% |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3 (157) | 84% | 78% | 76% | 73% | 60% | 65% |
| Continental ContiSportContact 5 P (109) | 85% | 78% | 77% | 75% | 55% | 72% |
| Bridgestone Potenza S007 (6) | 86% | 76% | 85% | 70% | 54% | 54% |
| Continental Sport Contact 2 (229) | 85% | 75% | 76% | 72% | 61% | 66% |
| Bridgestone Potenza S04 Pole Position (3) | 90% | 73% | 73% | 87% | 40% | 67% |
| Continental Sport Contact 3 SSR Run flat (27) | 83% | 73% | 72% | 74% | 71% | 57% |
| Yokohama Advan Sport ZPS (3) | 83% | 73% | 70% | 73% | 70% | 57% |
| Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT (54) | 85% | 73% | 74% | 76% | 65% | 64% |
| Bridgestone Potenza S001 (162) | 83% | 69% | 74% | 74% | 67% | 60% |
| Pirelli P Zero Runflat (41) | 83% | 69% | 76% | 74% | 58% | 66% |
| Bridgestone Potenza RE050 (57) | 83% | 69% | 76% | 69% | 66% | 61% |
| Bridgestone Potenza RE050A (212) | 83% | 69% | 74% | 72% | 66% | 59% |
| Pirelli PZero Nero (141) | 83% | 65% | 71% | 71% | 67% | 64% |
| Bridgestone Potenza s03 (7) | 86% | 54% | 70% | 67% | 71% | 60% |
| Pirelli P Zero (166) | 83% | 68% | 74% | 71% | 57% | 63% |
| Pirelli P Zero Silver (3) | 67% | 67% | 67% | 57% | 80% | 77% |
| Continental Sport Contact 5 SSR Runflat (32) | 86% | 73% | 76% | 76% | 50% | 57% |
| Dunlop SP Sport Maxx (166) | 79% | 69% | 69% | 67% | 63% | 64% |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD2 (8) | 75% | 68% | 70% | 64% | 66% | 63% |
| Pirelli PZero Rosso (109) | 81% | 66% | 70% | 68% | 59% | 62% |
| Falken FK453 (30) | 77% | 70% | 63% | 60% | 60% | 69% |
| Bridgestone Potenza S02A (5) | 75% | 65% | 70% | 65% | 63% | 63% |
| Nokian Hakka Black (4) | 80% | 83% | 58% | 63% | 70% | 53% |
| Dunlop SP Sport 9000 (60) | 75% | 64% | 64% | 61% | 65% | 62% |
| Bridgestone Potenza S001 RFT (61) | 72% | 59% | 67% | 65% | 73% | 49% |
| Dunlop SP Sport Maxx ROF (10) | 79% | 69% | 66% | 59% | 44% | 65% |
| Yokohama ADVAN Sport (35) | 76% | 66% | 64% | 65% | 47% | 50% |
| Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Run Flat (144) | 72% | 54% | 55% | 48% | 55% | 33% |
Passenger Car Summer Max Performance Tires with no reviews
BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA, Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Pole Position, Bridgestone Potenza S01R, Continental Sport Contact M3, Cooper Zeon RS3 S, Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060+, Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 N, Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 ZP, Michelin Pilot Sport S 5, Michelin Pilot Super Sport Zero Pressure, Nokian Hakka Black 3, Nokian Powerproof 1, Pirelli P Zero Direzionale, Pirelli P Zero Rosso Direzionale
Passenger Car Summer Max Performance Tires Tire Review Highlights
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S rated 91% while driving a Porsche 987 Boxster S
Driving on mostly country roads for 200 average miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 200 average miles
I had Ps2 before on my Porsche and replaced them with Ps4s. Although very similar in look, I find the Ps4s nicer. The grip is amazing and the comfort is a 10 times better than Ps2. I wouldn’t put anything else than Michelin on my car.
Hankook Ventus Evo rated 100% while driving a Hyundai Kona N
Driving on a combination of roads for 6 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 6 spirited miles
Just had 2 of these fitted to my Hyundai Kona N replacing the front oem Pirelli's which lasted just over 8K miles. Big difference just in the drive home. No chance to assess performance in the wet, but the steering feels softer, there's improved feedback from the front, and the ride is more comfortable as well. The rear oem Pirelli's have plenty of life in them so will keep them on for time being, but will upgrade to the Hankooks once tire life has been reached. Very pleased with the purchase.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 rated 92% while driving a Ford Fiesta
Driving on a combination of roads for 500 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 500 spirited miles
I had to replace the summer tires on my Fiesta ST this year. Before I had the Pilot Sport 4 from factory and was not really satisfied with them on my car. Grip was good, but comfort was not great and the car tended to hop when the wheels where spinning on high load in low gear. Also on some bad highways I had similar problems with a bit of "hopping".
So I decided to get the AS6s as replacement mostly because of the good reviews they got and also the lower cost compared to michelins. And wow what a difference! The car feels more planted now and on heavy accelleration and the "hopping" is completely gone. Also the fuel economy is a bit better now. The grip on dry B-roads feels very good and you can push really hard. The Steering feels a bit softer compared to the PS4 and the initial steering response is not as sharp but still ok for me. This could also be caused by the higher tread of the new tires compared to the worn out michelins. In wet conditon the tire also feels really good and allways safe. But I did not really test the limit there so far.
The tires also look good on my car and the rim protection is quite thick.
All in all I am pretty satisfied with the tires and you should definitly consider them if you drive a sporty lightweight car with a bit of power.
So I decided to get the AS6s as replacement mostly because of the good reviews they got and also the lower cost compared to michelins. And wow what a difference! The car feels more planted now and on heavy accelleration and the "hopping" is completely gone. Also the fuel economy is a bit better now. The grip on dry B-roads feels very good and you can push really hard. The Steering feels a bit softer compared to the PS4 and the initial steering response is not as sharp but still ok for me. This could also be caused by the higher tread of the new tires compared to the worn out michelins. In wet conditon the tire also feels really good and allways safe. But I did not really test the limit there so far.
The tires also look good on my car and the rim protection is quite thick.
All in all I am pretty satisfied with the tires and you should definitly consider them if you drive a sporty lightweight car with a bit of power.
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A rated 33% while driving a Porsche 987 Boxster S
Driving on a combination of roads for 10000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 10000 average miles
I inherited these tires on a 2010 Porsche Boxter S. In the dry from a standing start it sends the traction control off at anything above 1/2 throttle. In the wet they are not much good also. They fare better for handling. There is plenty of tread left and they are not too old 03/22 on the ID mark but they need to be replaced asap to get the best out of the car.
Continental SportContact 7 rated 83% while driving a Hyundai I30N
Driving on a combination of roads for 22000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 22000 average miles
The Continental Sport Contact 7s replaced the OEM Pirelli P Zero PZ4, the difference in dry/wet handling/breaking and general dynamics was a night and day difference. After about 35K kilometres the Continentals SC7s are due for replacement, with a new set are going back on my vehicle. I had thought of trying the Michelin Pilot Sport 4s, or the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, but I was suitably impressed by the Continentals to give them another go.
Pirelli P Zero PZ5 rated 83% while driving a Audi TT MK2 TFSI
Driving on a combination of roads for 3000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 3000 average miles
I replaced my worn Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires with the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 after watching a video review. Given that the PZ5 is a newer-generation tire, I had slightly higher expectations.
Comfort has notably improved—especially over small surface imperfections—compared to the PS4. However, the overall feel is more subdued. While the PS4 had a distinctly sporty, almost go-kart-like character, the PZ5 leans more toward a touring-oriented experience. That sharp, immediate connection to the road is something I miss with these tires.
Steering response is noticeably softer in the initial degrees off-center, and the tire takes a moment to settle into corners. Cornering grip is excellent, but due to the muted feedback, I actually felt slightly more confident with the PS4—though this could vary depending on whether the car is front-, rear-, or all-wheel drive.
The compound feels very soft, which is apparent both in the ride quality and performance. In high temperatures (sunny weather above 30°C), grip deteriorates somewhat in very tight, low-speed corners, resulting in mild understeer as the soft compound starts to give way.
I can't compare it to other tires of the same generation, but compared to the PS4, the PZ5 is clearly better suited for daily commuting and long-distance driving. For spirited driving, however, I expected a bit more precision and engagement. That said, I wouldn’t say it's worse than the PS4—just different, particularly in my current AWD setup.
Comfort has notably improved—especially over small surface imperfections—compared to the PS4. However, the overall feel is more subdued. While the PS4 had a distinctly sporty, almost go-kart-like character, the PZ5 leans more toward a touring-oriented experience. That sharp, immediate connection to the road is something I miss with these tires.
Steering response is noticeably softer in the initial degrees off-center, and the tire takes a moment to settle into corners. Cornering grip is excellent, but due to the muted feedback, I actually felt slightly more confident with the PS4—though this could vary depending on whether the car is front-, rear-, or all-wheel drive.
The compound feels very soft, which is apparent both in the ride quality and performance. In high temperatures (sunny weather above 30°C), grip deteriorates somewhat in very tight, low-speed corners, resulting in mild understeer as the soft compound starts to give way.
I can't compare it to other tires of the same generation, but compared to the PS4, the PZ5 is clearly better suited for daily commuting and long-distance driving. For spirited driving, however, I expected a bit more precision and engagement. That said, I wouldn’t say it's worse than the PS4—just different, particularly in my current AWD setup.
Nokian Powerproof 1 rated 90% while driving a Alfa Romeo 159
Driving on mostly motorways for 2000 average miles
Driving on mostly motorways for 2000 average miles
Bought them because of the price, 70 euro/tire size 225/50/17. Mine are made in china, idk if this is a disadvantage or is a lower quality than the ones that are made in other country.
Personally, pretty good tires overall, good grip in both dry and wet conditions and good stability. Tires are a little noisy, but it's not that bad. Not that confortable as expected, but very decent for their price.
Personally, pretty good tires overall, good grip in both dry and wet conditions and good stability. Tires are a little noisy, but it's not that bad. Not that confortable as expected, but very decent for their price.
Continental MaxContact MC7 rated 89% while driving a Saab Automobile Lynk&Co 07 EM P
Driving on a combination of roads for 1000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 1000 spirited miles
I drive a Lynk&Co 07 EM-P plug-in hybrid in China. Replaced the OEM set of Goodyear ElectricDrive Asymmetric5s to these after 16000km, noticed significant improvement in dry/wet grip as well as comfort. Compared to the OE Goodyears, they offer a much more compliant ride, as well as much improved/less harsh road noise. Steering feels more connected, especially when accelerating out of a corner. Feels progressive on/over the limit. It is definitely worse for wear compared with the Goodyears, energy consumption also increased by 5-10%, but I feel like it is a worthwhile tradeoff. As the purchase price is 15% less than the same size PS5, it is of great value. Would strongly recommend.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 rated 94% while driving a Mercedes Benz E280
Driving on mostly motorways for 1200 spirited miles
Driving on mostly motorways for 1200 spirited miles
Very very comfortable, have them on my w211 mercedes e class, changed the car completely, be it comfortability or drivability, only had them for 2 months so I dont know much about durability / wet handling but I bet theyll be better than anything ive had before.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 rated 89% while driving a Saab Automobile 9 5 2.0t BioPower Estate (180bhp)
Driving on a combination of roads for 10000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 10000 spirited miles
Excellent grip when new on dry and wet on street and track. Still very good at end of life at 15000km. Changed to these from Turanza T005 and the difference in grip, handling and feedback was monumental. They were also much more comfortble and quiet untill in their 3rd summer when they became louder inside the vehicle. Would have liked to get to end of this summer but I had several track days with them already and the last leg of 2000km spirited driving on mountains took the rubber out of them. Seems like the wear accelerates towards end of life and they become more noisy. Unfortunately I also had too much pressure for 1000-2000km or so in mid life which contributed to excess wear. The set costed me 375€ so I think it was excellent value for the driving enjoyment. Would be a waste to use these on a daily commuter as they would just wear more than non UHP's.
Hankook Ventus Evo rated 74% while driving a MINI JCW 2020
Driving on mostly country roads for 13000 spirited miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 13000 spirited miles
Brilliant tire performance on Schnitzer wheels / suspension. Tire wear = as expected.
PROBLEM = never had so many punctures / need to reset tire pressures using this tire brand - over 7000 miles in 2 years.
I have driven sport cars for 40 years - tires mostly Pirelli, Michelin or (in earlier years) Goodyear , until this Hankook tire.
QU: please can I ask why you did not consider Hankook in your 2025 best performance tire test ?
Schnitzer recommend Falcon for its Mini JCW F56 wheel - but I think I am going to go with Pirelli, having read your 2025 review
Keith
PROBLEM = never had so many punctures / need to reset tire pressures using this tire brand - over 7000 miles in 2 years.
I have driven sport cars for 40 years - tires mostly Pirelli, Michelin or (in earlier years) Goodyear , until this Hankook tire.
QU: please can I ask why you did not consider Hankook in your 2025 best performance tire test ?
Schnitzer recommend Falcon for its Mini JCW F56 wheel - but I think I am going to go with Pirelli, having read your 2025 review
Keith
Pirelli P Zero PZ5 rated 97% while driving a BMW 2022 M240i XDrive
Driving on mostly country roads for 350 spirited miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 350 spirited miles
Purchased these tires off the back of Jonathan's YouTube review. Replaced a set of Pilot Sport 4S star marked tires.
Despite the overwhelmingly good review, I was still a little skeptical about getting some Pirelli tires. I'm glad I pushed through my prejudice and got them.
My god do they stick you to the road. Same corners, same speed with the PS4S the car would step out on me, even with traction control fully on. With the PZ5, not a hint of oversteer unless you turn off traction control and try to put down more power.
I haven't had much chance to try performance in the wet due to the dry weather we've been having in the UK, but I have no doubt it is excellent given Jonathan's review.
Steering responsiveness is a noticeable improvement from the Michelin's and they just overall feel a lot more predictable and has given me complete confidence in the car.
Only downside I have experienced is that fuel economy is about 5% worse on a long run, but that's a non-issue considering the performance.
Despite the overwhelmingly good review, I was still a little skeptical about getting some Pirelli tires. I'm glad I pushed through my prejudice and got them.
My god do they stick you to the road. Same corners, same speed with the PS4S the car would step out on me, even with traction control fully on. With the PZ5, not a hint of oversteer unless you turn off traction control and try to put down more power.
I haven't had much chance to try performance in the wet due to the dry weather we've been having in the UK, but I have no doubt it is excellent given Jonathan's review.
Steering responsiveness is a noticeable improvement from the Michelin's and they just overall feel a lot more predictable and has given me complete confidence in the car.
Only downside I have experienced is that fuel economy is about 5% worse on a long run, but that's a non-issue considering the performance.
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