Consumer Reports: Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires 2022

Consumer Reports: Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires

All-season ultra-high-performance tires are commonly fitted to upscale sedans or sporty vehicles. These tires deliver high levels of dry and wet grip and handling but give up some light-duty winter traction.

Size tested: 225/40R18

  1. Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate - Winner Recommended
    Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate
    81 38
    · All Season · 2019 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance All-Season
    Verdict:

    Excellent handling and hydroplaning resistance. Very good braking performance. Fair ride comfort and rolling resistance are typical for the category.

    Handling   Noise   Hydroplaning   Ice Braking   Dry / Wet Braking   Ride Comfort   Rolling Resistance  
    USA+ USA+ · Canada Canada
    Test Score:
    68
  2. Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Recommended
    Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+
    78 50
    · All Season · 2016 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance All-Season
    Verdict:

    Summer tire-like dry and wet stopping performance and excellent hydroplaning resistance. A good choice for modest winter traction.

    Wet Braking   Aquaplaning   Handling / Noise   Dry Braking   Ice Braking   Rolling Resistance  
    North America North America · Central & South America Central & South America · East Asia East Asia · Southeast Asia Southeast Asia · Middle East Middle East
    Test Score:
    66
  3. General G-MAX AS-05 Recommended
    General G-MAX AS-05
    76 35
    · All Season · 2017 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance All-Season
    Verdict:

    Excellent dry braking. Low tread noise. Long tread life. Fair ride comfort and rolling resistance are typical for the category.

    Noise   Hydroplaning   Handling   Dry Braking   Ride Comfort   Rolling Resistance  
    North America North America · Central & South America Central & South America
    Test Score:
    66
  4. BFGoodrich g-Force COMP 2 A/S
    BFGoodrich g-Force COMP 2 A/S
    71 40
    · All Season · 2015 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance All-Season
    Verdict:

    The BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S is an ultra high performance all-season tire that comes in sizes for many sports cars and performance sedans. Noisy tire.

    Handling   Snow Traction   Dry Braking   Hydroplaning   Ice Braking   Ride Comfort   Rolling Resistance   Noise  
    North America North America · Central & South America Central & South America · Europe Europe · East Asia East Asia · Oceania Oceania
    Test Score:
    66
  5. Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus
    Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus
    80 48
    · All Season · 2014 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance All-Season
    Verdict:

    Excellent hydroplaning resistance. Generally a well round tire with very dry and wet grip, handling, and quietness.

    Dry Braking   Hydroplaning   Handling   Noise   Ride Comfort   Rolling Resistance  
    North America North America · Europe Europe · East Asia East Asia · Southeast Asia Southeast Asia · Middle East Middle East
    Test Score:
    64
  6. Continental ExtremeContact DWS06
    Continental ExtremeContact DWS06
    83 51
    · All Season · 2015 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance All-Season
    Verdict:

    This tire have tenacious grip and handling on cleared roads. A very good choice where icy road conditions are rare.

    Handling   Value   Snow Traction   Dry Braking   Wet Braking   Ice Braking   Rolling Resistance  
    USA+ USA+ · Canada Canada · East Asia East Asia
    Test Score:
    64
  7. Kumho Ecsta PA51
    Kumho Ecsta PA51
    73 35
    · All Season · 2017 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance All-Season
    Verdict:

    A good balance of wet grip and winter traction, but relatively high rolling resistance can affect fuel economy.

    Noise   Hydroplaning   Handling   Dry Braking   Ride Сomfort   Rolling Resistance  
    USA+ USA+ · Canada Canada · East Asia East Asia · Southeast Asia Southeast Asia · Middle East Middle East · North Africa North Africa · Oceania Oceania
    Test Score:
    62
  8. Cooper Zeon RS3-G1
    Cooper Zeon RS3-G1
    75 37
    · All Season · 2016 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance All-Season
    Verdict:

    A good tire choice for areas where snow is rare event. Fair ride comfort and rolling resistance are typical for the category, but several other tires are better for snow traction.

    Hydroplaning   Handling   Dry Braking   Ice Braking   Ride Сomfort   Snow Traction   Rolling Resistance  
    North America North America · Central & South America Central & South America · East Asia East Asia · Oceania Oceania
    Test Score:
    61
  9. Yokohama ADVAN Sport A/S
    Yokohama ADVAN Sport A/S
    69 31
    · All Season · 2014 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance All-Season
    Verdict:

    The Yokohama ADVAN Sport A/S is suitable for many coupes, sedans and sport cars. A good choice for most weather conditions and where mild snow conditions prevail.

    Wet Braking   Dry Braking   Handling / Noise   Hydroplaning   Ride Comfort  
    North America North America · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · East Asia East Asia · Southeast Asia Southeast Asia · Middle East Middle East
    Test Score:
    60
  10. Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 H452
    Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 H452
    66 25
    · All Season · 2012 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance All-Season
    Verdict:

    The Hankook Ventus S1 noble 2 is suitable for many coupes, sedans and sport cars. A good choice for areas where mild to moderate winter weather prevails.

    Dry Braking   Hydroplaning   Ride Сomfort   Noise  
    North America North America · Central & South America Central & South America · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · East Asia East Asia · Southeast Asia Southeast Asia · Middle East Middle East · Oceania Oceania
    Test Score:
    57
  11. Nexen N Fera AU7
    Nexen N Fera AU7
    76 23
    · All Season · 2016 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance All-Season
    Verdict:

    Excellent hydroplaning resistance and performs well in most weather conditions.

    Noise   Dry Braking   Hydroplaning   Ride Сomfort  
    USA+ USA+ · Canada Canada · East Asia East Asia · Middle East Middle East
    Test Score:
    56
  12. Nitto Motivo
    Nitto Motivo
    68 24
    · All Season · 2011 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance All-Season
    Verdict:

    Very good dry braking and excellent hydroplaning resistance, but fair wet stopping performance disappoints.

    Dry Braking   Hydroplaning   Rolling Resistance   Wet Braking   Ride Сomfort  
    USA+ USA+ · Canada Canada · Europe Europe · East Asia East Asia · Southeast Asia Southeast Asia · Middle East Middle East
    Test Score:
    54
  13. Atlas Force UHP
    Atlas Force UHP
    65 15
    · All Season · 2010 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance All-Season
    Verdict:

    Marketed as an all-season tire, but best used in areas where winter is mild. Impressive dry braking and hydroplaning resistance. Quiet tire. Inferior snow traction and log stops on ice.

    Handling   Noise   Dry Braking   Hydroplaning   Snow Traction   Ice Braking   Rolling Resistance   Ride Сomfort  
    USA+ USA+ · Canada Canada · Middle East Middle East
    Test Score:
    54
  14. Nokian zLine A/S
    Nokian zLine A/S
    69 20
    · All Season · 2016 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance All-Season
    Verdict:

    Marketed as an all-season tire, but underperforming snow traction and stopping grip on wet and icy roads. Strong resistance to hydroplaning and quiet tire. Fair stops on ice, wet roads and relatively poor snow traction.

    Hydroplaning   Dry Braking   Noise   Snow Traction   Wet Braking   Ice Braking   Ride Сomfort  
    USA+ USA+ · Canada Canada · Russia+ Russia+
    Test Score:
    50
  15. Laufenn S FIT AS
    Laufenn S FIT AS
    N/A 24
    · All Season · 2014 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance All-Season
    Verdict:

    Strong resistance to hydroplaning and quiet tire. Fair rolling resistance, a factor in fuel economy. Relatively poor wet braking.

    Noise   Dry Braking   Rolling Resistance   Hydroplaning   Wet Braking   Ride Сomfort  
    USA+ USA+ · Canada Canada · Russia+ Russia+ · East Asia East Asia · Middle East Middle East · Oceania Oceania
    Test Score:
    50
  16. Uniroyal Tiger Paw GTZ All-Season 2
    Uniroyal Tiger Paw GTZ All-Season 2
    N/A 27
    · All Season · 2018 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance All-Season
    Verdict:

    Very good hydroplane resistance. Low tread life, and fair scoring tire for wet stopping, snow traction, ride comfort, and rolling resistance.

    Hydroplaning   Dry Braking   Noise   Snow Traction   Rolling Resistance   Wet Braking   Ride Сomfort  
    North America North America · Central & South America Central & South America
    Test Score:
    48
  17. Ironman IMOVE GEN2 AS
    Ironman IMOVE GEN2 AS
    52 22
    · All Season · 2016 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance All-Season
    Verdict:

    Excellent for dry braking and hydroplaning resistance. Poor snow traction and braking on ice. Low tread life.

    Handling   Dry Braking   Hydroplaning   Snow Traction   Rolling Resistance   Ice Braking   Ride Сomfort  
    USA+ USA+ · Canada Canada · Europe Europe
    Test Score:
    48
  18. Sumitomo HTR A/S P02
    Sumitomo HTR A/S P02
    81 30
    · All Season · 2015 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance All-Season
    Verdict:

    Excellent hydroplane resistance. Fair ice and wet braking, and ride comfort. Poor snow traction and high rolling resistance, a factor in fuel economy. Low tread life.

    Hydroplaning   Dry Braking   Noise   Snow Traction   Ice Braking   Ride Сomfort   Rolling Resistance   Wet Braking  
    USA+ USA+ · Canada Canada · Europe Europe · East Asia East Asia · Oceania Oceania
    Test Score:
    47
  19. GT Radial Champiro UHP AS
    GT Radial Champiro UHP AS
    67 14
    · All Season · 2011 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance All-Season
    Verdict:

    Excellent hydroplane resistance. Poor winter performance. Fair ride comfort.

    Dry Braking   Hydroplaning   Snow Traction   Wet Braking   Ice Braking   Ride Сomfort  
    North America North America · Central & South America Central & South America · Oceania Oceania
    Test Score:
    45
Year
2022
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Max Score, points
100
Tire Size
225/40R18
Season
All-Season
Auto Type
Passenger
List Type
Professional Tire Test
Region
North America
Date added
May 11, 2022
Date updated
May 13, 2022
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