What's acceptable in a commuter car becomes less so in a car like the ELR; switching into Sport mode helps move it a bit more smartly due to a remap of the accelerator input, but it's still poky compared with competitors like the Tesla Model S. Handling is sharp, thanks partly to a revised front suspension and partly to big 20 - inch wheels and
aggressive performance tires.
Not exact matches
But, as assistant editor David Zenlea notes, «We consciously chose an
aggressive,
performance winter
tire.
Perhaps a 370Z Sport with
aggressive summer
tires and a limited - slip differential would make for a more lively experience, but in the one I drove, steering movements were slow and spongy compared with the delightful 2017 Subaru BRZ with
Performance Package or — gasp — even the Chevrolet Camaro V6.
Even more impressive was the
performance of the
tires once the inevitable understeer set in due to my
aggressive driving.
The snow and ice grip advantage over its competitors makes up for this shortcoming but I'd consider a less -
aggressive winter
tire for milder climates or higher -
performance automobiles.
The
aggressive silhouette was enhanced by my test car's optional 20 - inch anthracite forged - alloy wheels and 255/30 summer -
performance tires, part of the $ 1,750 Black Optic package.
New summer
performance tires grip hard during
aggressive driving yet ride better than the run - flats on the last car.
Instead, the most
aggressive setup the ATS employs are eighteen - inch wheels shod in summer
performance tires (nineteens will be available as a dealer accessory, but only with all - season
tires).
Huge wheels are made with a mix of lightweight alloys and carbon fiber with red brake calipers and low - profile
performance tires giving the car a planted and
aggressive look.
Travis Roffler, director of marketing for General
Tire, said «This tire delivers our bold, aggressive styling with all - new solid white letters and the performance to match.&ra
Tire, said «This
tire delivers our bold, aggressive styling with all - new solid white letters and the performance to match.&ra
tire delivers our bold,
aggressive styling with all - new solid white letters and the
performance to match.»
The idea behind the Concept M4 GTS is the same found in the Porsche 911 GT3 and the Mercedes - AMG Black Series vehicles: Take a high -
performance vehicle, drop some weight, add some power, and tack on all the requisite go - fast bits, like uprated
tires, beefy brakes, and
aggressive bodywork.
Performance tires generally have
aggressive tread designs and are distinguished by large, solid tread blocks separated by open channels to promote water drainage and prevent hydroplaning
Chevrolet also made known that the ZTK
Performance Package with the High - Wing,
aggressive from splitter end caps and Michelin's Pilot Sport Cup 2
tires would add an additional $ 2,995 to the purchase price.
Fourteen - inch slotted rotors improve braking
performance, while the Dodge Dakota T / A's
aggressive stance is highlighted thanks to its 20 - inch alloy wheels and ZR - rated low - profile
tires.
There is an F - Sport trim with 20 - inch alloys, larger brakes, and summer
performance tires, as well as
aggressive styling, inside and out.
The AMG also comes with wider, staggered
tires, giving the
performance model an
aggressive stance.
That's why the wheels from Jeep ®
Performance Parts are engineered to accommodate wider,
aggressive off - road
tires and cope with paths never touched by painted lines.
The wheels, in a relatively open, discreetly
aggressive M Radial Spoke design, are sized 19 x 8.5 front / 19 x 9.5 rear and carry 255 / 40ZR -19 front / 285 / 35ZR -19 rear, high -
performance tires specially developed for the M5.
The 19 - inch alloy wheels feature a striking Y - shaped spoke design and carry 245 / 35R19
tires that help raise cornering
performance while giving the WRX STI an even more
aggressive stance.
Well, it has the rather desirable F Sport package, meaning it has an upgraded suspension with summer
performance tires designed for better handling, it has a more
aggressive exterior appearance, and the interior is finished off with deeper bucket seats and some slightly flashier trim work.
To set it apart from the lesser power Veloster, the Veloster Turbo gets a more
aggressive face, side skirts, wider fenders, a new rear bumper with oval tailpipes and V - rated 18 - inch
performance tires.
Helping give Sentra NISMO its
aggressive stance, while also helping enhance handling
performance, are 18 - inch NISMO 10 - spoke aluminum - alloy wheels mounted with specially selected 215 / 45R18 Michelin Pilot Sport all - season
tires.
From the factory, the Fiat Abarth offers a turbocharged version of the 1.4 - liter four making 160 hp and 170 lb - ft; a new, a stiffened rear axle; cast lower control arms instead of stamped; more negative front camber; a very
aggressive, three - season
performance tire; and 11.1 - inch front brake rotors gripped by semi-metallic racing brake pads.
LT275 / 65R18 Goodyear Duratrac MT - rated
tires that feature an
aggressive tread pattern for outstanding off - road
performance
D2 Racing
Performance Coil Overs set an
aggressive stance on 20» Niche Milan Alloy wheels wrapped with Pirelli P Zero
Performance tires and all coming to a stop with Brembo binders on all four corners.
For example, the concept is equipped with huge 20 - inch Goodyear run - flat
performance tires for a bold,
aggressive look.
«The wider, more
aggressive stance, modified front and rear bumpers, and even the bed - mounted, spare -
tire carrier all improve
performance driving over rough terrain.»
Stiffer suspension,
aggressive tires, better cooling and advanced breaking provide the
performance you've been seeking from your dream sports car.
That's clearly apparent with its list of F - Sport and F cars, the polarizing RC coupe, and now this — the GS F. It's a V -8-powered sedan with rear - wheel drive, paddle shifters, low - profile summer
performance tires, massive brakes, and an
aggressive appearance far beyond any sedan Lexus has made before.
The list of upgrades includes a fully adjustable coil - over suspension system, bigger Brembo brakes, hardened wheel studs, stronger spindles and hubs, as well as a more
aggressive wheel and
tire package — 12.5 - inch x 20 - inch rear and 11 - inch x 20 - inch front wheels shod with Michelin
performance tires.
The Type R has the most
aggressive wheel /
tire combination ever fitted to a production Honda — 245 / 30ZR20 summer
performance tires riding on 8.5 - inch wide black - finish aluminum - alloy wheels.
A sport suspension, along with
aggressive tires and brakes, further supplement its
performance side.
The ARK
Performance Hyundai Veloster will showcase mechanical, interior and exterior modifications including an open wheel concept with
aggressive fenders and Nitto
tires.
In addition to the twin - turbo V6 and eight - speed automatic transmission, the Vsport is decked out with 18 - inch wheels wrapped in high -
performance Pirelli PZero
tires (245/40 R18 front, 275/35 R18 rear), quicker steering ratio, Brembo brakes with more
aggressive brake pads, upgraded cooling system, a track mode with an exclusive steering and magnetic ride control calibrations, and an electronic limited - slip differential.
Developed with four - time Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series champion and 16 - time X Games medalist Brian Deegan, the Deegan 38 is the ultimate mud - terrain
tire, delivering
aggressive performance, respectable street manners and impressive style.
The Dick Cepek Trail Country is a true all - terrain
tire that delivers a unique, five - rib tread design,
aggressive off - road capabilities, confident highway control and wear and balanced all - season
performance.
Some of the changes you can expect compare to the regular i30, will be higher horsepower, more
aggressive body kit, more precise and faster gearshift, stiffer engine and transmission mounts, more sensitive and precise mechanical power steering wheel, ABS tuned along with the high
Performance tires, modified suspension (independent rear suspension we hope), new front axle knuckle for sharper turn - in plus bigger brakes.
The GS cuts a sportier stance, too, with a lower ride height than other Regal models and
aggressive 19 - inch, 5 - Twin Spoke alloy wheels and all - season
tires (20 - inch, 5 - Twin Spoke polished alloy wheels with
performance tires are optional).
The beefed - up two - door will borrow most of its cues from the 2015 ATS Coupe, but look out for a more
aggressive pair of bumpers, wider fenders, a lowered ride height and
performance tires.