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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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    Dunlop SP Sport LM705 185/55R16 83V
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    MSRP $105.75 per tire $89.99
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    SKU N1580663-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating V
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    MPN 1564840
    Overall Diameter 24
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    Aspect Ratio 55
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    Lancaster LP-16 185/55R16 83V
    185/55R16
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    SKU N1686124-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN LC0136
    Overall Diameter 24
    Season Summer
    Aspect Ratio 55
    Brand Lancaster
    UTQG 560AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 185/55R16
    Load Index 83
    Section Width 185
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    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 60,000 miles
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    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating V
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    MPN 6FEA2PA
    Overall Diameter 24
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 55
    Brand TBB
    UTQG 560AA
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    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 185/55R16
    Load Index 83
    Section Width 185
    Model TP-16
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 50,000 miles
  4. Forceum Hexa-R 185/55R16 83V XL
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    Forceum Hexa-R 185/55R16 83V XL
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    MSRP $84.75 per tire $67.99
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    SKU N1542287-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 1200058474
    Overall Diameter 24
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 55
    Brand Forceum
    UTQG 400AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 185/55R16
    Load Index 83
    Section Width 185
    Model Hexa-R
    Rim Diameter 16
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