Extreme Performance VR2 review
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Extreme Performance VR2 has a Relative Score of 62 out of 100 among summer tires. 9 owner reviews rate it 58 out of 100. 93% would buy it again.
What owners say
No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
58/100From 9 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 9 owner reviews found online.
The Extreme Performance VR2 is widely regarded as a high-value, track-focused semi-slick that offers exceptional dry grip and predictable handling for competitive driving. While users praise its performance-to-price ratio and ability to withstand heavy abuse, it is noted for high road noise, significant tread wear, and specific temperature management requirements.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip that rivals more expensive track-oriented tires
- High durability under intense track abuse and heat
- Predictable handling and easy-to-manage breakaway characteristics
- Excellent value for money compared to premium semi-slick alternatives
- Rapid warm-up time suitable for short-duration events like slaloms
Cons
- High levels of road noise and harsh ride quality
- Rapid tread wear, particularly in softer compounds
- Sensitivity to overheating, with performance drop-off at extreme temperatures
- Requires aggressive camber settings to optimize contact patch and performance
Worth knowing
- Users on lighter vehicles (approx. 1000-1200kg) report needing significant front-end camber (4-5 degrees) to maximize the tire's potential.
- The tire is frequently utilized in 15-inch and 17-inch sizes for competitive slalom and track-day applications.
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