Originally Posted By: Rand
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I agree the testing is through and objective. I am just saying it doesn't always correlate to real world 1:1
And My point wasn't inferring they make mistakes.. its more like in the real world there are many variables. You cant have many variables and repeatability for 125 tires.
The results are a great tool to get an idea of how good the tires are but just that.. a tool…………………….
Here is Nokian's advice on magazine tire tests:
"…...The buyer’s guides in newspapers, magazines, and internet provide good assistance for purchasing tyres and they often contain expert interviews. It is worth reading the tests by car magazines, because they are quite reliable today. However, the test winner may not be a self-evident choice, as the emphasis in the overall estimation may be on properties that do not match your requirements. Instead of the overall test result, you should pay attention to the ratings in the sections that are important to you……………………………..
When reading test results in car magazines, it is worth remembering that the testing period is rather short and the sample is quite small. For example, in winter tyre tests, the testing period is usually one week and the tests are performed using the same car in all weather conditions. In this sense, tyre manufacturers’ own tyre tests are more reliable, as the testing period may cover the whole winter and the tyre is tested with many kinds of cars in various winter conditions. This way, the sample is larger as it consists of different cars and various weather conditions which provide more accurate test results.…………….."
http://nordictyreblog.com/expert-tips-for-buying-tyres/
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I agree the testing is through and objective. I am just saying it doesn't always correlate to real world 1:1
And My point wasn't inferring they make mistakes.. its more like in the real world there are many variables. You cant have many variables and repeatability for 125 tires.
The results are a great tool to get an idea of how good the tires are but just that.. a tool…………………….
Here is Nokian's advice on magazine tire tests:
"…...The buyer’s guides in newspapers, magazines, and internet provide good assistance for purchasing tyres and they often contain expert interviews. It is worth reading the tests by car magazines, because they are quite reliable today. However, the test winner may not be a self-evident choice, as the emphasis in the overall estimation may be on properties that do not match your requirements. Instead of the overall test result, you should pay attention to the ratings in the sections that are important to you……………………………..
When reading test results in car magazines, it is worth remembering that the testing period is rather short and the sample is quite small. For example, in winter tyre tests, the testing period is usually one week and the tests are performed using the same car in all weather conditions. In this sense, tyre manufacturers’ own tyre tests are more reliable, as the testing period may cover the whole winter and the tyre is tested with many kinds of cars in various winter conditions. This way, the sample is larger as it consists of different cars and various weather conditions which provide more accurate test results.…………….."
http://nordictyreblog.com/expert-tips-for-buying-tyres/