Tire Performance Rankings
Per-Model Performance Breakdown for Top Tires in Each Treadwear Category
This report presents tire performance rankings based on real-world track data from the LapMeta database. Rankings are calculated using a model-aggregate weighted averaging approach that evaluates how each tire performs across different car platforms.
Why Model-Aggregate? Unlike simple overall rankings, this approach recognizes that tires perform differently on various platforms. By ranking each tire on every car model where it has data, then aggregating those rankings with intelligent weighting, we get a more accurate picture of overall performance.
1. Data Quality Filters
Only clean, reliable lap data is used:
- Dry conditions only (wet laps excluded)
- Experienced drivers only (novice laps excluded)
- Clean laps only (flagged laps excluded)
- Reasonable lap times (outliers removed)
- Recent data (last 6 years only)
- Verified setups only
2. Minimum Requirements
To qualify for rankings, each tire must have:
- 4+ car models — Ensures cross-platform validity
- 50+ total laps — Provides statistical significance
- 3+ laps per model — Minimum for reliable average
3. Weighting System
Combined Weight = Model Quality × Tire Data Volume
Weight indicators:
- High (≥1.0x) Well-tested platform with substantial data
- Medium (0.5-0.99x) Moderate testing and data volume
- Low (<0.5x) Limited testing or minimal data
- Overall Rank: Lower is better (1st is best)
- Car Models Tested: This tire has been tested on X different car models. Rankings reflect weighted average performance across all platforms.
- Data Quality: Higher lap counts = more reliable data