The Unsung Heroes of the Daily Driver - 2024 Test 4

[@therealsilens]

Great test! Must admit I was a little disappointed with the RT45 but the Falken definitely caught my eye with performance ratings. Looking forward to more tests!

[@tirerack]

We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the video! Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us and the community.

[@ruley73]

I wish you would keep the old reviews accessible on your website at least for a short while so we could compare those results with these. The General Altimax RT45 fared very well in your previous review and is revered by many as the best bang for the buck tire out there. I had good luck with the older General Altimax RT43 on two different vehicles so I replaced them with a set of the RT45 on one of the vehicles six months before we sold it. I was very impressed with them and had another set of RT45s installed on our other vehicle a few months later. I was surprised the RT45 failed the emergency maneuver test. I agree that handling isn't it's strong suit, but I found that adding a bit more tire pressure helps greatly with this. I have them running at 41 PSI instead of the 36 PSI recommended on the tire placard. They are XL tires (OE was SL) so that might make a difference too.

[@tirerack]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We are always looking for ways to improve and will be sharing your feedback with our team!

[@zachsummers3321]

So far with about 17,000 on the Rt45 they have been better than the stock contentals that came on the car. Makes a subaru a tank in the snow. Good wet traction. I do agree little higher pressure helps with handling. We will see how long they last could of got 55k to 60k out of the OE contental tires on the subaru.

[@dong_chim]

I agree. A possible workaround is to look up test results by the tire model - it shows all of the tests that tire was in

[@BeaudoinEric]

I’m a Honda service advisor and tires are one of my favorite things to study. Honda dealerships source their tires through TireRack Wholesale. The Continental TrueContact Tour tires on my commuter 2016 Civic LX are getting low on tread after 50k miles, so I’m shopping for replacements. I’ve got my eyes on Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus and Michelin CrossClimate2 (which I’ve got on my wife’s 2019 Odyssey). But after watching this video I am seriously considering the Falken Sinceras. I love their price point and the testing doesn’t lie!

[@tirerack]

We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the video! Thank you for your feedback.

[@passatb5t]

This came out right after I purchased a set of the Kumho TA91's. For the price per tire, and how well they did compared to tires more expensive, you can't beat it!

[@tirerack]

Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

[@morgan98801]

Was literally wanting this after watching the performance tire review.

[@tirerack]

That's just how we roll! 🤣

[@justinsanto2458]

I wish you'd bring back the fuel economy testing.

[@tirerack]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We are always looking for ways to improve our testing and will be sharing your feedback with our team!

[@VeryRealAmericans]

Love my Goodyear comfortdrive tires. Some of the most comfy tires I’ve had on my CRV. Glad to know they’re also good in the wet!

[@tirerack]

We're so happy to hear the Goodyear Assurance ComfortDrive hit the mark for you! Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us and the community.

[@dong_chim]

Awesome video and thanks for all of the testing over the years. Is it possible to have the test results posted on the test report on your website?

[@tirerack]

Thank you for your kind words! Follow the link to view the full 2024 test report: bit.ly/46uZLE6.

[@spencerl885]

Great comparison test guys, the significant lane change differences in the same car just from tyre change was great to see. I'm looking forward to the 200tw competition tyre race track test Tyrerack has teased is coming! I hope you include lap times in seconds this year in the laps table unlike last years.

[@tirerack]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We are always looking for ways to improve our testing and will be sharing your feedback with our team!

[@Dwigt_Rortugal]

Be honest: Did you guys make the vogue picture frame hands? "Strike a pose." I can't tell you how helpful this was. So much more comprehensive than just the ratings grid. It also showed me that the more expensive brands aren't always that great.

[@tirerack]

We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the video! Thank you for your feedback.

[@CaptainCJ97]

Neet, wish you guys added the pure contack LS & true contact tour

[@tirerack]

Thank you for your comment! We wish we could test every tire, but unfortunately there has to be a limit just to keep a test manageable and consistent. Rest assured, we have conducted individual testing sessions for both the Continental PureContact LS and the Continental TrueContact Tour. Take a look at our full test reports for more information: bit.ly/4ceNwwv ( PureContact LS) and bit.ly/3SQEDj4 (TrueContact Tour).

[@DavidGotelli710]

You guys are the best tire nerds ever! Been loving these latest test videos.

[@tirerack]

What a great compliment! We will keep the videos coming.

[@Keiuran]

I haven't been able to find any info about this, but how would you say the new Falken Sincera 250 A/S compares to the Pirelli P7 Cinturato All Season Plus 2? It's the only tire I've seen on Tire Rack that got a 9 for ride comfort and noise. I would also consider the All Season Plus 3 but they stopped making R16 tires for that series unfortunately.

[@Jazz16-we1qc]

Good questions usually go unanswered unfortunately. I too wonder about the P7 and how it would be for my 2025 Camry LE. I had the Pirelli Scorpion on my Ridgeline and they were awesome. Ultra quiet and free-rolling, and soft riding.

[@7mpowerd]

Never heard of vogue tires. Who makes them and where did they come from?

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

They’ve been around for years. They are exceptionally popular with African American buyers. I believe they are made in England.

[@tirerack]

Great question! Vogue tire was founded in 1914 in Chicago, Illinois. Today, Vogue tires are produced in many different countries around the world.

[@Dwigt_Rortugal]

​@@haroldbeauchamp3770Also popular with Madonna. It's all she'll drive on, when she drives herself.

[@BensEcoAdvntr]

Good info, thanks

[@tirerack]

We are so happy to hear you found the video informative! Thank you for your feedback.

[@james42519]

what about goodyear assurance maxlife and fuelmax? where are the test for those?

[@raygowan1968]

I had the Comfortdrive and traded them in at about 45k miles. They still had plenty of tread 6/32 left but they were not even close in quality to the previous Comfortread touring tires. I really disliked that there was very little road feel from the tires. I purchased the CC2's and have about 1800 miles on them and they are smoother, quieter, and give better road grip and feel than the Comfortdrives. I personally did not lose any MPG going with the Michelins. I couldn't be any happier with the CC2's so far.

[@Jazz16-we1qc]

The test tires you used I wouldn't even consider - Need some continentals in there and michelins and other top brands. I'm looking for the quietist, most comfortable tire that doesn't kill my 2025 Camry's fuel economy. I have 16 inch tires. Unfortunately Pirelli doesn't make the Scorpion in my tire size. Scorpion was the quietist tire I ever bought. Had it on my Ridgeline.

[@richardcraigie3034]

Hi Tire rack, thanks for the detailed review. Wet weather driving/traction and low noise is a priority for me, so i like the look of the Vredestein HiTrac All Season. How does this compare to the Conti Cross Contact LX25 or Yoko Geo CV G058 in the Premium CUV test? I drive a 2020 Subie Forester Ltd. Thanks

[@slimsqde7397]

i recently got the cooper pro controls for a 98 honda crv and so far i like them, at 107$ a tire it was definitely worth it

[@tonydommer]

great video

[@tirerack]

We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the video!

[@MBergyman]

No Tour 54 or any other continental?

[@Jazz16-we1qc]

Nope. Looks like they just picked a bunch of lame tires on purpose.

[@demontlewis4471]

Purchased a set of falkens last week, drives like a dream

[@kevinW826]

How are they for highway bumps and noise?

[@Kurtiscott]

Totally disagree about the Defender 2s. Night and day performance and ride quality compared to the Falkens we replaced (which sucked)

[@creakid]

What happened to General's “king of wet” Altimax RT43? kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6ubqplvr72qfMk I don't like its light vague steering feel, though!

[@LT4me]

NO Continental tires? This review is False.

[@GrandHuevotes]

Will we see more Tesla tire testing? Particularly Model Y 20”? It seems for the popularity Model Y has there’s not too many options out there. Anything in the pipeline in terms of further testing or new tire options?

[@tirerack]

At this time, we do not have any plans to add a Model Y to our lineup. However, we do offer a good selection of EV tires for our Model 3 platform in 19-inch, 20-inch, and 21-inch sizes. We are continuously seeking ways to enhance our testing processes. If you have any specific tires in mind that you would like to see us test, please feel free to share your suggestions. Thank you.

[@rmat9023]

I live in so cal, so what if I have FWD v6 camry, I Want good rubber for dry, non freezing conditions and occasional/rare winter rains. I dont care about comfort, noise, price or longevity, mpg.

[@tirerack]

We'd be happy to provide a recommendation! Will you please share your vehicle's year, trim level and current tire size?

[@rmat9023]

@@tirerack Sure, but Im just wondering in general if putting pilot sport 4S on a FWD car. or like non-super sport car is worth it, or if another tire can provide comparable grip, but be smoother, quieter, etc. For example. 2016 scion tC 225/45/18's. again, grip is most important, but if my car cant take advantage of a ps4s then what else can I go with?

[@SayAhh]

​@@rmat9023 Pilot Sport All Season 4, CONTINENTAL EXTREMECONTACT DWS 06+, Pirelli P Zero AS+ 3

[@victorliu9715]

I would recommend a UHP summer tire over a Max Performance tire (e.g. 4S). Tire Rack recently did a UHP tire review. As you move towards better dry performance, you lose some of the comfort and noise suppression. If you have the outgoing V6 Camry, you can DEFINITELY make use of a UHP tire in SoCal. Instead of the Pilot Sport 4S, you can look at the Pilot Sport 4 or Pilot Sport All-Season 4, General G-MAX RS, Advan Flexa V701, etc.

[@fabian7942]

I would recommend the PS4s but just keep in mind that its pretty uncormfortable, it kinda gets annoying while daily driving but in terms of grip its insane it deletes 90% of the understeer on FWD cars at legal speeds @@rmat9023

[@allaboutkoreanlife]

What is Unsung, bros? Sounds like Korean language

[@Jazz16-we1qc]

Haha! Unsung means it gets no credit but should. As in, nobody is singing their song for them.

[@ishkaranbrar313]

No continental, pirelli and bridgestone included in this video. Not very helpful. The tires included here are mostly just mid and nothing special.

[@tirerack]

Hello, Ishkaran. We are sorry to hear that you feel this way. Throughout the year, we conduct numerous tire tests that focus on various major brands, which can be found on our website. Could you please provide more information about the Continental, Pirelli, and Bridgestone models you are inquiring about? Thank you.

[@ThreeDee912]

It does seem they were going for a "mid-level touring tire test" when they said as much in the conclusion section. They've done lots of premium brands in the past so hopefully they'll be posting more in the future.

[@ishkaranbrar313]

@@tirerack Continental Purecontact LS, Procontact all season, Pirelli P7 AS plus 3, bridgestone turanza quiettrack and some other options.

[@ishkaranbrar313]

@@ThreeDee912 yeah hopefully

[@Jazz16-we1qc]

@@ishkaranbrar313 I think the Pirelli P7 AS plus 3 might be the star for the 2025 Camry. I only have 3000 miles on my new Camry with stock Goodyear Assurance Rangemax 16" tires. In Michigan, I'm already looking to replace these Rangemax tires. The Camry with the 16s is naturally a better ride than the higher trims that have larger rims, but I'm still looking to get the most comfortable, quiet tire out there. I want it to track straight too, of course, but it doesn't need to be a race tire. Just one that takes the harsh roads the best. TIRE RACK: I'm just razzing you guys. You are helpful with your videos, more so than anyone else really. It just looks like the ideal SNL skit. I could see Jim Carey and Jeff Daniels in your place acting like crazy fools and laughing about what a piece of crap the tires are! Or two Canadian guys with those huge Foster's beer cans between their legs as they review the tires!! The world needs to laugh more!!!

[@Jazz16-we1qc]

This looks like an SNL skit. Why not just be normal and talk normal? Sounds like forced acting. Was there a director in the back seat making you sound and look silly like that? Would be a great SNL skit!