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2017 Track Day Tyre Test

Jonathan Benson
Data analyzed and reviewed by Jonathan Benson
5 min read Updated
Below are all the data points for the 2017 Track Day Tyre Test, displaying how each tyre performed across all test categories. The spider chart below provides a complete overview of performance, where one hundred percent represents the best performance in each category. The larger the area covered by each tyre's plot, the better its overall performance.
How to read these charts: For each test category, data is presented relative to the best performing tire. The direction indicates whether lower or higher values are better - pay close attention to this when interpreting results.

Performance Overview

This radar chart shows relative performance across all test categories, with 100% representing the best performance in each category. Reference tires may have gaps where data is not available.

Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
Toyo R888 R
Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2
Dunlop SportMaxx Race

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Dry Performance Overview

Dry Braking (M)

Spread: 2.60 M (7.6%) | Avg: 35.50 M

Dry braking in meters (Lower is better)

Key Insight: The best performer was Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R with a result of 34.1 M. The difference between best and worst was 7.1%.
  1. Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
    34.1 M
  2. Toyo R888 R
    35.1 M
  3. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2
    35.1 M
  4. Dunlop SportMaxx Race
    36.5 M
  5. Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R
    36.7 M

Dry Handling (Km/H)

Spread: 4.40 Km/H (3.7%) | Avg: 117.28 Km/H

Dry Handling Average Speed (Higher is better)

Key Insight: The best performer was Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R with a result of 119.1 Km/H. The difference between best and worst was 3.7%.
  1. Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
    119.1 Km/H
  2. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2
    118.7 Km/H
  3. Dunlop SportMaxx Race
    117.8 Km/H
  4. Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R
    116.1 Km/H
  5. Toyo R888 R
    114.7 Km/H

Wet Performance Overview

Wet Braking (M)

Spread: 4.70 M (13.8%) | Avg: 36.12 M

Wet braking in meters (Lower is better)

Key Insight: The best performer was Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 with a result of 34 M. The difference between best and worst was 12.1%.
  1. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2
    34 M
  2. Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
    34.7 M
  3. Dunlop SportMaxx Race
    35.1 M
  4. Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R
    38.1 M
  5. Toyo R888 R
    38.7 M

Wet Handling (Km/H)

Spread: 5.80 Km/H (7.3%) | Avg: 76.66 Km/H

Wet Handling Average Speed (Higher is better)

Key Insight: The best performer was Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R with a result of 79.5 Km/H. The difference between best and worst was 7.3%.
  1. Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
    79.5 Km/H
  2. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2
    77.9 Km/H
  3. Dunlop SportMaxx Race
    77 Km/H
  4. Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R
    75.2 Km/H
  5. Toyo R888 R
    73.7 Km/H

Straight Aqua (Km/H)

Spread: 14.20 Km/H (20.5%) | Avg: 63.26 Km/H

Float Speed in Km/H (Higher is better)

Key Insight: The best performer was Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 with a result of 69.1 Km/H. The difference between best and worst was 20.5%.
  1. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2
    69.1 Km/H
  2. Dunlop SportMaxx Race
    65.6 Km/H
  3. Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R
    63.8 Km/H
  4. Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
    62.9 Km/H
  5. Toyo R888 R
    54.9 Km/H

Overall Findings

Based on the weighted scoring from all tests, here are the overall results:

Position Tyre Score
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 0%
2 Dunlop SportMaxx Race 0%
3 Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R 0%
4 Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R 0%
5 Toyo R888 R 0%
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