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Performance Tires

Performance tires, and their sub-category high performance tires, are a special tire category that offers superb handling, sharp responsiveness, and great road grip. This is especially important for drivers looking for dynamic control over their vehicles. They are usually engineered to suit the performing style of sports cars, where quick and accurate handling is crucial.

What You Need to Know Before Buying Performance Tires

  • Performance tires use special tread compounds and tread patterns that enhance road grip. When it comes to aggressive driving, these features ensure the tire’s driving safety even during aggressive, high speed maneuvering. As a result, performance tires excel in handling and cornering.
  • The internal structure of performance tires is responsible for some of their strongest attributes. From emphasizing precise steering responses to ensuring better control over the vehicle in curves, the construction is responsible for the overall driving durability.
  • One of the most crucial characteristics of performance tires is their driving stability. During high speed applications, the tire’s construction and compound materials maintain the tire shape, even under different driving forces. This guarantees great high speed stability.
  • Tires utilize their contact patch to evenly distribute driving pressure. This is especially important for performance tires, where pressure accumulation can lead to tire failure. The wide and flat footprint of performance tires equally circulates the forces of acceleration, cornering, and braking.
  • Most performance tires are for warm weather applications and provide excellent dry and wet traction. As such, summer performance tires prioritize road grip and handling in higher temperatures, making them the perfect choice for spirited drivers.
  • Engineers have designed performance tires to shorten braking distances. They utilize the tread patterns and compound blends to increase road contact when braking, ensuring an increasing stopping power.
  • Such tires sport lower aspect ratios and stiffer sidewalls, which enhance responses to steering instructions and optimize the connection between the driver, the car, and the road.
  • Performance tires feature a sporty, and at times aggressive, aesthetic. Low-profile sidewalls and unique tread patterns allow this aesthetic appeal to be one of the best selling points of high performance tires.

How to Choose the Right Performance Tires:

  • Carefully think about your driving style and preferences. With spirited driving, sharp cornering, and faster acceleration, performance tires are more suitable. Such tires are an excellent choice for both everyday driving and racing applications.
  • Performance tires are engineered to fit certain vehicle types, such as sports cars. Make sure the high speed capability of the performance tires is compatible with the vehicle’s needs, specifications, and recommendations.
  • While all season performance tires exist, their summer equivalents are more popular. Summer performance tires combine traction with high speed stability to guarantee a seamless, while all season tires offer safe traction in versatile conditions. Choose the set that works best in the driving environment you frequent.
  • You must confirm the recommended tire size suitable for your vehicle before finalizing your tire purchase. This information can be found on the door jamb sticker, in the owner’s manual, and on the current tire’s sidewall.
  • What’s the quality of the performance tires you wish to have? Depending on your needs, you might want to explore either top-tier or budget-friendly tire brands. Read up on customer reviews to find the hidden gems of the tire world.
  • Performance tires can be a costly investment. For that reason, it is important to set a budget and stick with it. Consider both cost and value when searching for your next tire set. While top-tier tires are nice to have, there are cheaper options available as well.
  • From installation to tire maintenance, getting professional help can lengthen the tread life of the tires you purchase. Make sure the tires are mounted properly and take care of them afterward to ensure their elongated usability
Performance tires proved their worth over the years. Whether you are seeking a high speed thrill, fast laps on the track, or simply want a more responsive feel on winding roads, these tires enhance the overall driving experience.
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  1. Petlas Imperium PT515 185/55R15 82V
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    Petlas Imperium PT515 185/55R15 82V
    185/55R15
    Summer
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $72.75 per tire $61.99
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    SKU N1495145-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 23671
    Overall Diameter 23
    Season Summer
    Aspect Ratio 55
    Brand Petlas
    UTQG 300AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 185/55R15
    Load Index 82
    Section Width 185
    Model Imperium PT515
    Rim Diameter 15
  2. Accelera Phi-R 195/50R15 82V
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    Accelera Phi-R 195/50R15 82V
    195/50R15
    All Season
    Performance
      30,000 miles
    Low Stock (8)
    MSRP $70.75 per tire $57.99
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    SKU N897297-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 1200034471
    Overall Diameter 22.7
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 50
    Brand Accelera
    UTQG 400AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin Indonesia
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 195/50R15
    Load Index 82
    Section Width 195
    Model Phi-R
    Rim Diameter 15
    Treadlife/Mileage 30,000 miles
  3. Maxtrek Maximus M1 185/55R15 82V
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    Maxtrek Maximus M1 185/55R15 82V
    185/55R15
    Summer
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $83.75 per tire $68.99
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    SKU N897874-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN MH2007U
    Overall Diameter 23
    Season Summer
    Aspect Ratio 55
    Brand Maxtrek
    UTQG N/A
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin China
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 185/55R15
    Load Index 82
    Section Width 185
    Model Maximus M1
    Rim Diameter 15
  4. Hankook Ventus V2 Concept2 195/50R15 82H
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    Hankook Ventus V2 Concept2 195/50R15 82H
    195/50R15
    All Season
    Performance
      45,000 miles
      Road Hazard Warranty
    Low Stock (1)
    MSRP $101.75 per tire $86.99
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    SKU N899348-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty Yes
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating H
    Performance Performance
    MPN 1014361
    Overall Diameter 22.7
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 50
    Brand Hankook
    UTQG 500AAA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 195/50R15
    Load Index 82
    Section Width 195
    Model Ventus V2 Concept2
    Rim Diameter 15
    Treadlife/Mileage 45,000 miles
  5. Sailun Atrezzo SH408 185/60R14 82H
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    Sailun Atrezzo SH408 185/60R14 82H
    185/60R14
    All Season
    Performance
      55,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $79.75 per tire $69.99
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    SKU N1548877-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating H
    Performance Performance
    MPN 9630412
    Overall Diameter 22.7
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 60
    Brand Sailun
    UTQG 420AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 185/60R14
    Load Index 82
    Section Width 185
    Model Atrezzo SH408
    Rim Diameter 14
    Treadlife/Mileage 55,000 miles
  6. Sailun Atrezzo SH408 195/50R15 82H
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    Sailun Atrezzo SH408 195/50R15 82H
    195/50R15
    All Season
    Performance
      55,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $96.75 per tire $79.99
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    SKU N1550196-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating H
    Performance Performance
    MPN 9630417
    Overall Diameter 22.7
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 50
    Brand Sailun
    UTQG 420AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 195/50R15
    Load Index 82
    Section Width 195
    Model Atrezzo SH408
    Rim Diameter 15
    Treadlife/Mileage 55,000 miles
  7. Kumho Ecsta PA31 195/50R15 82V
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    Kumho Ecsta PA31 195/50R15 82V
    195/50R15
    All Season
    Performance
      50,000 miles
    Low Stock (10)
    MSRP $140.75 per tire $117.99
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    SKU N894546-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 2160833
    Overall Diameter 22.7
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 50
    Brand Kumho
    UTQG 500AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 195/50R15
    Load Index 82
    Section Width 195
    Model Ecsta PA31
    Rim Diameter 15
    Treadlife/Mileage 50,000 miles
  8. Atlas Tire Force HP 185/55R15 82V
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    Atlas Tire Force HP 185/55R15 82V
    185/55R15
    All Season
    Performance
      50,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $72.75 per tire $61.99
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    SKU N894840-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 221018369
    Overall Diameter 23
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 55
    Brand Atlas Tire
    UTQG 700AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin Thailand
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 185/55R15
    Load Index 82
    Section Width 185
    Model Force HP
    Rim Diameter 15
    Treadlife/Mileage 50,000 miles
  9. Lionhart LH-501 185/60R14 82H
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    Lionhart LH-501 185/60R14 82H
    185/60R14
    All Season
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $60.75 per tire $48.74
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    SKU N900456-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating H
    Performance Performance
    MPN LHST5011460010
    Overall Diameter 22.7
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 60
    Brand Lionhart
    UTQG 500AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 185/60R14
    Load Index 82
    Section Width 185
    Model LH-501
    Rim Diameter 14
  10. Lexani LXTR-203 185/60R14 82H
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    Lexani LXTR-203 185/60R14 82H
    185/60R14
    All Season
    Performance
      50,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $65.75 per tire $56.74
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    SKU N900705-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating H
    Performance Performance
    MPN LXST2031460010
    Overall Diameter 22.7
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 60
    Brand Lexani
    UTQG 500AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 185/60R14
    Load Index 82
    Section Width 185
    Model LXTR-203
    Rim Diameter 14
    Treadlife/Mileage 50,000 miles
  11. Neoterra Neotour 195/50R15 82V
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    Neoterra Neotour 195/50R15 82V
    195/50R15
    All Season
    Performance
      60,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $71.75 per tire $62.99
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    SKU N1507952-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 6959613730191
    Overall Diameter 22.7
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 50
    Brand Neoterra
    UTQG 600AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 195/50R15
    Load Index 82
    Section Width 195
    Model Neotour
    Rim Diameter 15
    Treadlife/Mileage 60,000 miles
  12. Petlas Imperium PT515 175/65R14 82H
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    Petlas Imperium PT515 175/65R14 82H
    175/65R14
    Summer
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $69.75 per tire $58.99
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    SKU N1510477-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating H
    Performance Performance
    MPN 21380
    Overall Diameter 23
    Season Summer
    Aspect Ratio 65
    Brand Petlas
    UTQG 300AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 175/65R14
    Load Index 82
    Section Width 175
    Model Imperium PT515
    Rim Diameter 14
  13. Petlas Progreen PT525 195/50R15 82H
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    Petlas Progreen PT525 195/50R15 82H
    195/50R15
    Summer
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $71.75 per tire $61.99
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    SKU N1510512-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating H
    Performance Performance
    MPN 24951
    Overall Diameter 22.7
    Season Summer
    Aspect Ratio 50
    Brand Petlas
    UTQG 380AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 195/50R15
    Load Index 82
    Section Width 195
    Model Progreen PT525
    Rim Diameter 15
  14. Leao Lion Sport HP3 185/60R14 82H
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    Leao Lion Sport HP3 185/60R14 82H
    185/60R14
    All Season
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $65.75 per tire $56.99
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    SKU N1527018-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating H
    Performance Performance
    MPN 221022032
    Overall Diameter 22.7
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 60
    Brand Leao
    UTQG 700AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 185/60R14
    Load Index 82
    Section Width 185
    Model Lion Sport HP3
    Rim Diameter 14
  15. Zeta Verdant 185/60R14 82H
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    Zeta Verdant 185/60R14 82H
    185/60R14
    All Season
    Performance
      60,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $68.75 per tire $55.99
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    SKU N1527056-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating H
    Performance Performance
    MPN 7112201
    Overall Diameter 22.7
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 60
    Brand Zeta
    UTQG 500AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 185/60R14
    Load Index 82
    Section Width 185
    Model Verdant
    Rim Diameter 14
    Treadlife/Mileage 60,000 miles
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