In our “2024/25 Best UHP Tires for Asia Test,” we put five popular ultra-high performance (UHP) tires to the test under wet, dry, and noise conditions to determine which one takes the lead. This test lineup includes the Continental MaxContact MC7, Michelin Pilot Sport 5, Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, Toyo Proxes TR1, and RoadX …
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2: In this head-to-head, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3, a middle European winter specialist, faces off against the Michelin CrossClimate 2, widely regarded as the best 3-peak mountain certified all-season tire. The question looms large: can an all-season contender like the CrossClimate 2 really keep up in colder, …
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV vs Continental AllSeasonContact 2: The Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV, launched in 2022, goes head-to-head with the newly introduced Continental AllSeasonContact 2 from 2023 in an exciting all-season SUV showdown. Both tires are designed for year-round versatility, but which one truly masters the balance between wet, dry, and snow performance? This battle …
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Pirelli P Zero Winter 2: The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5, launched in 2014, faces off against the newly introduced Pirelli P Zero Winter 2, released in 2024. As both tires are designed for high-performance vehicles in the middle European winter segment, the question arises: can the well-established Pilot Alpin 5 …
Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental VikingContact 8: The Michelin CrossClimate 2, a versatile 3-peak mountain certified all-season tire, faces off against the dedicated studless winter specialist, the Continental VikingContact 8. Can the CrossClimate 2’s year-round capability compete with the VikingContact 8’s specialized winter performance? Is an all-season tire enough for harsh winter conditions, or does …
Michelin X-Ice Snow vs Continental VikingContact 8: In this studless winter tire battle, we pit the newly launched 2024 Continental VikingContact 8 against the well-established Michelin X-Ice Snow. The VikingContact 8 steps into the arena with big shoes to fill, following in the footsteps of its highly successful predecessor, the VikingContact 7, which won multiple …
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV vs Bridgestone Blizzak 6: The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV, launched in 2018, faces off against the all-new Bridgestone Blizzak 6, introduced in 2024. As the successor to the highly successful Blizzak LM005, which earned multiple press-test victories, the Blizzak 6 aims to reclaim its predecessor’s glory. Can Michelin’s trusted …
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S vs Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS: How does a ultra ultra high performance (UUHP) tire like the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S, with a 300 treadwear rating, stack up against a dedicated track tire like the Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS with a 200 treadwear? This battle brings trade-offs to the forefront: the Pilot Sport 4S …
Michelin Alpin 6 vs Bridgestone Blizzak 6: The successor of the highly successful Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 is finally here! The Bridgestone Blizzak 6, introduced in 2024, is already making waves in its debut results. This new contender is set to challenge the established Michelin Alpin 6, launched in 2018, which is soon to be replaced …
Michelin Alpin 6 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: The Michelin Alpin 6, launched in 2018, is set to be replaced by the Alpin 7 in 2024, but before that, it’s time for one last test against a worthy contender. Enter the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3, a newcomer launched in 2023 with many years left in …