Every gearhead hoping to squeeze every last drop of performance out of their car should know that investing in a great set of tires represents the best way to spend money on a car. From acceleration to cornering and braking, every single element of the way a car drives comes down to the quality of the tires. But high-end tires get expensive very quickly, so is it truly worth spending hundreds of dollars extra to get the best of the best?
So amid all the manufacturer claims, which tires truly are the best of the best? Well, the miracles of the internet are here to help, and one recent YouTube video features the tried-and-true Michelin Pilot Sport 4S being tested against the up-and-coming Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport.
Mano A Mano
This video comes courtesy of Tyre Reviews and features both sets of tires being tested on a BMW M2 Competition. Michelin's Pilot Sport 4S has been on the market for years and has cemented its position as the road-legal performance tire of choice for aggressive drivers the world over.
Goodyear brought the Eagle F1 SuperSport to the market hoping to take down the king. Depending on the retailer, the Michelins will tend to be a bit more expensive—so some hardcore testing is definitely warranted to prove whether that extra bit of cash is worth the investment.
The Results
In the end, beyond actual statistics, tire choice largely comes down to personal preference. This video shows that pure performance isn't always ideal, as the final decision to spec the BMW with the Goodyears comes precisely because they're a little squirrely at the limit—which can be more fun, even if it's not going to help with solid lap times.
Source: Youtube