TireRack: Extreme Performance Summer Tire Test R17 2022

The Tire Rack experts checked whether the new models from Bridgestone and Nexen would be able to outperform the leaders of the Extreme Performance segment. In order to assess the capabilities of the two new models, the TR experts compared them against their two most obvious rivals — Falken Azenis RT660 and Yokohama ADVAN A052. The tests were conducted at TR’s own test facility using a Subaru BRZ Limited fitted with new full tread depth 225/45R17 tires mounted on 17×8.0 wheels.

Yokohama Advan A052 - Winner

N/A 31

· Summer · 2016 · Passenger - Extreme Performance Summer

Verdict:
Very good handling response in the wet and in the dry. Acceptable riding comfort. Somewhat fuzzy steering response compared to the competition.
Lateral Stability (Dry) Comfort Dry Handling Noise Steering Response (Dry)

USA+ · Canada · Central & South America · Europe · Russia+ · East Asia · Southeast Asia · Middle East · Oceania

Test Score:

7.76
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS

N/A 44

· Summer · 2020 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

Verdict:
Excellent results on wet pavement. Excellent lateral stability on dry pavement. Relatively long braking distance on dry pavement.
Steering Response (Wet) Lateral Stability (Wet) Wet Braking Lateral Stability (Dry) Dry Braking

USA+ · Canada · East Asia · Southeast Asia · Middle East · Oceania

Test Score:

7.74
Falken Azenis RT660

N/A 26

· Summer · 2019 · Passenger - Max Performance Summer

Verdict:
Precise steering response and a very high lateral grip on dry pavement. Somewhat nervous behavior wet pavement.
Steering Response (Dry) Lateral Stability (Dry) Dry Handling Wet Handling

North America

Test Score:

7.54
Nexen N Fera Sport R

N/A 25

· Summer · 2021 · Passenger - Extreme Performance Summer

Verdict:
Short braking distance and good handling response on dry pavement. Relatively weak results on wet pavement. Stiff ride and high noise emission.
Dry Braking Dry Handling Comfort Lateral Stability (Wet) Lateral Stability (Dry) Steering Response (Wet) Noise Wet Braking Wet Handling

USA+ · Japan

Test Score:

7.27