I am seeking feedback on the following factors that will be used to rate tires in the upcoming Dirt Merchant Bikes winter tire comparison test. Please add your comments by adding and posting your comments in the Comments field below this blog post.
The draft list of factors that I am proposing to rate & review tires is:
Weight:
Claimed:
Actual:
Tire Ratings & Comments:
Rating Guide
5 stars - Absolutely outstanding
4 stars
3 stars - Solid performance, meets expectations
2 stars
1 star - Misses expectations by a wide margin
Tire Rating (as a Front Tire):
Cornering Grip: 3 stars
Comments
Steering Feel: 3 stars
Comments
Handling: 3 stars
Comments
Braking: 3 stars
Comments
Tire Rating (as a Rear Tire):
Rolling Resistance: 3 stars
Comments
Climbing Traction: 3 stars
Comments
Cornering Grip: 3 stars
Comments
Handling: 3 stars
Comments
Braking: 3 stars
Comments
Overall Rating (as a Front Tire & as a Rear Tire):
Front Tire: I have two alternative proposals for calculating the summary rating as a front tire
- Even weight placed on all 4 front tire rating factors (Cornering Grip, Steering Feel, Handling, Braking)
- Emphasis placed on specific factors. This might look like 35% Cornering Grip, 35% Braking, 20% Steering Feel, 10% Handling)
Rear Tire: I have two alternative proposals for calculating the summary rating as a front tire
- Even weight placed on all 4 front tire rating factors (Climbing Traction, Cornering Grip, Handling, Braking)
- Emphasis placed on specific factors. This might look like 50% Climbing Traction, 20% Braking, 20% Cornering Grip, 10% Handling)