Best Performance SUMMER TIRES 2014

Even though summer tires are not as popular as before the invention of the "all-season tire" they are still the best choice for the driving enthusiast.
In the summer they will provide much better grip, handling and performance than an all-season based tire. The reason; they have a harder tire compound and place a greater priority on ride comfort and balanced wet/dry grip.
** Summer tires should NOT be used in cold temperatures or in snow/ice conditions as they will offer little or no grip.**
Here is the list of the best 2014 performance summer tires as provided by Wheels.ca website.

Best overall performance:

Michelin Pilot Super Sport
runner up -- Continental ExtremeContact DW

Best value for the budget conscious:

Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110
runner up -- Yokohama S.drive

Best for track use (and streetable)

Bridgestone Potenza RE-11A
runner up -- Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08 R

Best for street use (wet/dry combined)

Falken Azenis FK453
runner up -- Hankook Ventus V12 evo2

Best for tread wear longevity

Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport
runner up -- Dunlop Direzza DZ102         

Other Recommendations:
Best overall performer: Michelin Pilot Super Sport
Best value for the budget conscious: BFGoodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2
Best for track use (and steerable): Michelin Pilot Sport Cup
Best for street use (wet/dry combined): Michelin Pilot Sport 3
Best for tread wear longevity: Continental ExtremeContact DW

To read the full detailed article on Wheels.ca with more information on each of these tire recommendations follow this link: http://www.wheels.ca/guides/the-best-performance-summer-tires-of-2014/