Dear All,
I read once in a magazine a few years ago on tyre comparison test and Dunlop SP9000 came out first in terms of comfort and noise level was lowest. Among others in the comparison were Eagle F1, Falken GRB RS Tune, Potenza, Yoko A520 and some other not so popular brands.
In my opinion, SO2 and Pirelli P-Zero are in different league. Soft compound tyres are more suitable for everyday driving on highways and normal road. Take them to the track and they wear out fairly quick. But, they are quiet and provide decent grip for normal use. SO2 and P-Zero are high speed rated and very expensive, at least in where I live. Falken came out with new set called Azenis. Price so-so but wear out fast. Decent grip though.
Why don't you guys to frequent the tracks keep two sets of tyres. One for normal use and one for track use. That way, you might lengthen the life of normal use tyres. But then have to have two sets of wheels too huh?
Funny nobody mentioned Michelin?
Cheers