Top 5 Fastest 200 Treadwear Tires 2023: A Tire Shop's Perspective
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- We give our honest feedback on the top 5 fastest 200 treadwear tires that our shop and our clients have been running.
The tires featured will be the Falken Azenis RT660, Nankang Sportnex CR-S, Nexen N'Fera Sport R, Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS, and Yokohama Advan A052.
This feedback is mainly based on 20-30 minute sessions for high performance driving events, open track days, time attack and sprint racing. However, the feedback will be somewhat similar for autocross clients.
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Thank you for making this video! Simple, informative, insightful, and to the point. Subscribed!
That’s what we are here for!
Good summary.
I've been driving on RE71RS for hillclimbs and track days, after a few years on Hoosier A7 and Yokohama A050, and your comments align with what I've experienced, especially the outer shoulder wearing so fast.
I'll be buying a set of CRS next to compare.
I think an A052 would also fit your needs for hill climb. The CRS is right there on pace, however it is just slightly behind. If you are looking for a longer distance tire the CRS has a bit more heat capacity and will fade less during the run.
Great!Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
I have the nexen sport R and my gawd! The grip is amazing! I did four 20 min sessions consecutively and it held all the way through. Autocross and roadcourse racing handles amazing. Best bang for buck! Will be getting me another set once my current set need replacing. Btw Mike is amazing. Best customer service I have ever dealt with. He answered my questions and didnt treat me like a nobody like other shops/stores I dealt with when i was in the market. You wont be disappointed.
Thanks for the wonderful praise. We will always treat people like the way we want to be treated. We are racers ourselves!
So far my first set of Nexen Sport R tires have been awesome! Set a new PB on this set. 🎉🎉🎉
Awesome! Keep pumping out PB's!
Awesome overview!
Glad you enjoyed it
Since the builder can stamp whatever threadware rating on them they want, you can choose from a bunch of "200" semi slicks now a days. I remember when this style tire was 80-100 rated.
Good review I need tires soon
Contact us when you are ready!
I'm interested in the Nexen but have to drive to and from the track in the rain. I'm hoping somebody can give me an idea of how bad it really is in the rain. I don't think I would ever run these seriously on a track in the wet, so I'm not worried about their wet track performance; I'm just worried about hydroplaning on the way home. I've been doing a ton of research for my new setup and your videos are the best; most comprehensive, insightful, relevant. I'm very appreciative!
We have had plenty of clients drive them in the rain without issues. They aren’t like a 100 treadwear semi-slick. Those are very sketchy in the rain. Thank you for the kind words on our videos.
nice video! don't be afraid to make some more :)
Thanks! Will do!
Got A052's for my CAM T car because if I can drive it and race it enough to wear through a set I'll consider that a success
Autocross drivers love their A052!
Holy crap I wish this kind of content was available ten years ago
would have liked to see your guys thoughts on the ventus rs4 in here not quite as fast as the falken, bridgestone, or yoko's but seems to be the king of endurance still
Check out our last video review as we cover the RS4 there!
I'm so jealous of the tire choices in the US. Here is Europe Yokohama A052 is basically the only 200 TW option and many sizes are often not available.
You have the fastest tire! It comes in a lot of sizes as well so I’m sure the MX5 is happy!
michelin PS cup 2 is 180 TW and performs better than A052 no?
@@fen1xpro Absolutely not, unelss it's a Cup 2 R.
What you can say about cup 2 connect 240 TW vs Nankang CRS ?@@TPMparts
Looking to put a 200TW tire on my BMW M4cs, what tire would you recommend? - I traditionally always used Michelins, but using street tires for occasional track days was hurting more than helping. I do about 3-4 track days a year (single days). The tyres would be going on 19" rims 245 or 255 front, and 275 or 285 rear. Thanks :)
In that size I would try the Yokohama A052.
What’s ur thoughts on the Goodyear supercar 3 tire.
Not the fastest, but is consistent after it warms up and is a good compromise between street and track
Hi. I enjoy your content, thanks for sharing your insight. Can you help with choosing the right tire for my application. 285/35/r18 going on a 98 mustang gt w/ 347 strokes, 6 speed tremec, hot street set up.
What's the usage? Autocross? HPDE? Time Attack? Endurance?
Some street and strip runs.
Out of the ones here, I would pick the Sport R. They have been proven as a drift tire in Formula Drift. The 275/35/18 will also run wide as a 285 in most other tires.
Contact us if you need a set and we'll get you all taken care of! 949-444-2199
Thanks for getting back to me. I’ll definitely reach out when I’m ready to purchase.
I ravaged a new set of RE-71RS in one track day. I think I'll be lucky to get 2 more days from them. It sounds like I should have gotten the Nexens.
Grab a set off our website and we can ship them to you.
What kind of cold pressure for the Nexen N'Fera Sport R, and what would be the hot pressure target ? I run a Porsche 996 chooing the Nfera, I would need to go w 245/40/18 and 295/ 35/18
The rear size available to you would be a 295/40/18. Hot pressure targets should be in the mid to high 30’s depending on the setup. Use a pyrometer to tell for sure.
Do you think the RT660 would be a good choice for an underpowered car, do to the quick warm up? I think I shouldn't worry much about overheating for the same reasons, I do worry a bit about wear though, but I won't be doing endurance racing.
Because of the tread splicing issues, it's been hard for us to recommend these tires now.
@@TPMparts Thank you for the information.
Great video. I am currently running dunlop DZ03G 245 40 17 s2 soft and using them for short hillclimbs. They no longer make my tyre and looking for a good replacement semislick if you can recommend anything? Have tried nankang Ar-1 but hopless in a wet event. Appreciate your help
Seems like you need something closer to an A052!
Definitely the A052. I used to run DZ03 before they stopped the soft in my sizes. The A052 is nearly as fast on a dry surface but is light years ahead when there is any moisture present.
@@UKMechanic A052 are definitely a well rounded tire!
Is the nexen sport r being discontinued? I was gonna order a set but out or stock on some site. If theyre gonan come out with an updated tire i rather wait
No they are not. All sizes are available on our website! Our Fall sale is going on now so order here to save!
trueperformancemotorsport.com/products/nexen-nfera-sport-r
Just got a 2006 911 C2S. Will be tracking some and daily these and want high performance. I live in NC. What do you recommend?
It depends on your size but a lot of common sizes will be 245-265 in the front and 315 in the rear.
@@TPMparts correct will be 245/35/19 front and 305/30/19 but don’t know what brand and tire model to choose…
Give us a call at 949-444-2199 and we’ll help get you set up!
While looking for some Mickey SS ET for my spare wheel set i came accross the Kenda Vezda UHP Max, any info/opinion on this?
Mickey Thompson’s are drag tires and the Vezda is a drift tire. Depends on your use! Give us a call at 949-444-2199 if you want some in depth detail on them.
@@TPMparts thanks man i definitely will give you a shout, i don't actually drag or even race for that matter but my car has 3.91 gears and a 3400 converter so mainly need something that makes it stick better while i am getting from point A-B. My employer carries the Kendas and unfortunately while we do sell Mickey brand we dont carry the car line, however we do stock the Nitto 555r2 and nto5. Maybe going overboard but as stated its a spare wheel set i have laying around.
@@johncrankshaft2886 Going with a drag radial will definitely give you the best grip in a straight line!
Iv always read that the crs side walls are stiffer then the a052 is that correct?
That’s correct.
Thoughts on autocross tire for heavy, camber limited AWD? (ie Focus RS)
I have used the A052 the past couple of seasons, but the outside edge wears quickly due to lack of camber.
I'm thinking RE71RS next year due to stiffer sidewall. I don't know anyone locally running the Sport R.
I'd run nankangs on that car in the summer
Our autocross and endurance clients have tested the Nexen to be the best in the hotter climates. It stays the most consistent while lasting longer in the hot conditions compared to it’s counterparts.
As a fellow Focus RS autocrosser, I am leaning towards the RE71RS right now as well. HOWEVER, I do run in STU with KW Clubsports with about -3° of camber in the front and -2° in the rear. I've been running the CR-S's for a while now, and they are taking longer and longer to heat up during my sessions. So much so that they never really come up to optimal temperature during my 4 timed runs, which is why I'm switching. I think regardless of whatever tire you choose to go with, you're going to chew up the outer tread pretty quickly. That's what happened when I was running the OG RE71R with no camber adjustability. I was running the KW DDC coilovers before the Clubsports, and even with -1.7° up front from the slight drop, I was chewing through the outer treads. That's why I switched coilovers. This car is just too front heavy, so it'll destroy the outside of any tire without proper camber up front. If I were you, I'd at least install camber and toe arms in the rear to rotate and make them last as long as possible.
Hey! how does the federal rs pro compete with this tires?
They are definitely not as quick. I wouldn't even put them in the top 10 with all the amazing new tires that have been released in the last year or two. Also, they have tread splicing issues as well and sometimes the sidewalls will be have separation issues new from the factory.
(in electric racing the the tires don't need to last longer than the battery - the extra weight of electric cars require -and make the use of wider tires possible )
However if the tire is too soft and doesn't carry the weight of the EV, it will not perform to the optimal level. It would be better to get a balance of your needs.
@@TPMparts (go for all the grip in the world )
Any recommendations on a drag tires that is not a drag slicks😅, would appreciate all the inputs
Atturo has a great option. Call us and we can help set you up
Sounds good, but No track comparison
With real time difference it would be much better
We will aim to get a test bed for our next videos!
I’ve heard that the 71rs is quicker than a052. is this is true for all cars or only the heavier ones?
In most cases the A052 is still quicker.
@@TPMparts thank you for your sharing! Can I ask one more question, if I am running a 295 A052 on a 10.5 wheel with around 2800 lbs fully loaded including driver, would this be worse than a 265?
It depends what you are looking to achieve. The 295 will get more heat capacity, peak lateral grip and longevity out of the tire. If you are looking for more response and feedback out of the tire you will probably find the 265 does better on the 10.5. Each size and setup needs to be tested with the specific car to determine what is better or worse.
71RS is honestly the best overall doesn’t have big cons like the A052 and is still very fast in both dry and wet conditions👌🏽
What's the recommended tire pressure for the N'Fera Sport R? for autox
Depends on the car, setup, driving style, etc. use a pyrometer to tell for sure. They usually like higher than normal pressures compared to other tires.
@@TPMparts it's a stock 370z with coilovers. Why higher pressures? Is it because of the soft side walls?
Maybe this is the only review for the n'fera R on the Internet so far. Hope to see more reviews from tpm also soon.
@@ZJE85 There's no one right answer because no two cars are alike. Chalk your sidewalls and pay attention to how much or little you're rolling onto your sidewalls in each session. Increase or decrease pressure accordingly until you're using the full width of the tire tread without touching the sidewall.
Many 200 treadwear tires will work better with higher pressure.
@@TPMparts I think the n'fera R (as per my experience on my 370z) are more stable on higher pressures (32psi)
I tried the 25 psi and were terrible, tyre sides felt like rolling over itself and undesteering
Any thought on federal FZ-201?
Should we make a 100 treadwear and lower video?
Which is best for street use 0-60 times? FWD
None of these. A drag radial would be best.
You forgot the GoodYear F1 Supercar 3. Camaro 1LE use them. Extremely underrated and affordable.
Unfortunately it’s not a top 5 tire. Tire technology has eclipsed the Supercar 3 in the last few years.
Also doesn't come in 17s
@@TPMparts the supercar 3r on on zl1 1le is still about the fastest tire you can put on a car besides a slick. Faster than a052, new crs, and even the old kumho acr. The regular supercar 3 is still a great tire though.
Yokohama AD-09R?
The AD09 wasn’t one of the fastest, but they do last a while with a good balance of street and track performance.
@@TPMparts yes i know this but i thought it needed a mentioned being 200 TW
How about Cup2c or Cup2 R, also 200 I believe?
Unfortunately it isn’t close to the top 5 in pace so we didn’t cover it. That most likely makes it a little bit less popular.
@@TPMpartsCUP2 R is an insanely fast tyre
The Cup2 R is very fast and Nürburgring records prove it. However it is a different category of these tires reviewed.
E o Neova AD09?
The AD09 is not one of the fastest.
Sad to see the Nexen is not avaible in 245 30 20 . I guess they struggle making run flat tires with a thin side wall
But lets be honest the a052 is not rly a 200tw tyre . Wear is just too agressive and is better rated at 100tw
Unfortunately only the more popular sides were made.
I assume the falken RT660 wasn’t fast enough to make the cut ?
Which cut? It's the first tire he covers at 1:16
It made the cut. Check it out the video again.
No michelins??
They don't have a 200tw tire. This video (as stated in the title) is only comparing 200tw tires
Michelin doesn’t have a top 5 tire in this category.
No one does launches to test the 60ft or 0-60 dang
It might be more relevant to drag radials vs track tires.
Tires can also steer... what counts here would be lap time comparison on exact vehicle/setup
More interested in street tires for doing dig racing while being a daily driver. I can't find any channel that test traction but instead lap times.
@@JonR35 What does drag racing benefit from? Softer and bigger sidewall and really soft and sticky rubber. That's about it. The delta run to run is going to be as high as the difference between the tires really as most folks are simply relying upon the car computer to do the launch/drive the car for them anyway. If it really matters to you for some reason then run the smallest rim you can that clears your brakes, the biggest sidewall you can fit, softest compound you can find and the lowest safe pressure. That's about it as drag tire attributes don't pair well with what makes a good overall tire for the street that handles, accelerates and brakes well. Especially when we're literally talking about maybe 2/10ths of a difference in the 60ft times between any tires within similar category
Bridgestone will always be my choice.
Too bad no khumo v730
It wasn't in the top 5 fastest, so we didn't feature them.
Where did it rank in speed and longevity?
Tough to tell since we didn't compare all tires in the market. Longevity we have had mixed reviews on them, so we can't say for sure as well.
@@eric.frasch the v730 has great longevity and is perfect for a daily so you can have a tire that can handle anything you can throw at it. For the price, performance and longevity it is one hell of a bath and personally I like it more than the rt660 for that. It isn’t loud on the road but it does sacrifice wet performance. Sidewall is very stiff so it responds quickly. I’m running a set for this year and my buddy had a set last year and he planing to get another set. I don’t know if they are the fastest but I didn’t have trouble keeping up with the RT660s and RE71rs tires in my class, actually I have had “fastest in class” twice this year. The tire is definitely a contender. At the end of the day driver skill is going to be the limiting factor anyways, so saying anyone of these tires is better than another is just splitting hairs.
@@postalpancho Ya, I have been loving my V730 for the price, longevity and still being able to be a contender occasionally.