MY OPINION
The only new tires I have been on are Maxxis, Nexen, Nankang, Federal, and falken.
Maxxis MA-Z1 drifts are the most amazing tires I have ever been on. MEGA grips. Lots of smoke. LAST FOREVER!!!! The grips is damn near the same from fresh tire all the way down to cords.
Nexen N3000 are the absolute best bang for the buck budget tire ever. Last forever. Somewhat consistant all the way through. Smoke is weird with
Nexens. Sometimes they roll smoke, others they dont.
Nankang....complete shit.
Federal SS595's are pretty damn sweet. Last a pretty long time. OK grip. kinda consistant. Certain sizes will randomly fall apart...Mostly the 18" tires.
Falken FK 452's are good. Get kinda greasy, but pretty good. decent grip, pretty consistant, last a good while.