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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. Haida Racing HD921 195/45R16 84V XL
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    Haida Racing HD921 195/45R16 84V XL
    195/45R16
    Summer
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $94.75 per tire $75.93
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    SKU N913070-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 30016018
    Overall Diameter 22.9
    Season Summer
    Aspect Ratio 45
    Brand Haida
    UTQG 400AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin China
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 195/45R16
    Load Index 84
    Section Width 195
    Model Racing HD921
    Rim Diameter 16
  2. Armstrong Blu-Trac HP 195/45R16 84V XL
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    Armstrong Blu-Trac HP 195/45R16 84V XL
    195/45R16
    All Season
    Performance
      45,000 miles
      Road Hazard Warranty
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $92.75 per tire $75.99
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    SKU N1520232-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty Yes
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 1200048865
    Overall Diameter 22.9
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 45
    Brand Armstrong
    UTQG 340AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin Thailand
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 195/45R16
    Load Index 84
    Section Width 195
    Model Blu-Trac HP
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 45,000 miles
  3. Fullway HP108 195/45R16 84V XL
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    Fullway HP108 195/45R16 84V XL
    195/45R16
    All Season
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $68.75 per tire $55.97
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    SKU N1520186-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN HP1081601
    Overall Diameter 22.9
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 45
    Brand Fullway
    UTQG 380AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin Malaysia
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 195/45R16
    Load Index 84
    Section Width 195
    Model HP108
    Rim Diameter 16
  4. Lionhart LH-501 195/45R16 84V XL
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    Lionhart LH-501 195/45R16 84V XL
    195/45R16
    All Season
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $78.75 per tire $65.74
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    SKU N1655404-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN LHST5011645020
    Overall Diameter 22.9
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 45
    Brand Lionhart
    UTQG 500AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 195/45R16
    Load Index 84
    Section Width 195
    Model LH-501
    Rim Diameter 16
  5. Lexani LXTR-203 195/45R16 84V XL
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    Lexani LXTR-203 195/45R16 84V XL
    195/45R16
    All Season
    Performance
      50,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $78.75 per tire $67.74
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    SKU N1655395-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN LXST2031645020
    Overall Diameter 22.9
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 45
    Brand Lexani
    UTQG 500AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 195/45R16
    Load Index 84
    Section Width 195
    Model LXTR-203
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 50,000 miles
  6. Hankook Ventus V2 Concept2 205/40R17 84V XL
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    Hankook Ventus V2 Concept2 205/40R17 84V XL
    205/40R17
    All Season
    Performance
      45,000 miles
      Road Hazard Warranty
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    MSRP $123.75 per tire $109.99
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    SKU N951907-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty Yes
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 1014378
    Overall Diameter 23.5
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 40
    Brand Hankook
    UTQG 500AAA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 205/40R17
    Load Index 84
    Section Width 205
    Model Ventus V2 Concept2
    Rim Diameter 17
    Treadlife/Mileage 45,000 miles
  7. Kumho Ecsta PA31 215/35R18 84V XL
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    Kumho Ecsta PA31 215/35R18 84V XL
    215/35R18
    All Season
    Performance
      50,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $217.75 per tire $179.99
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    SKU N944730-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 2161783
    Overall Diameter 23.9
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 35
    Brand Kumho
    UTQG 500AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 215/35R18
    Load Index 84
    Section Width 215
    Model Ecsta PA31
    Rim Diameter 18
    Treadlife/Mileage 50,000 miles
  8. Evoluxx Capricorn UHP 195/45R16 84V XL
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    Evoluxx Capricorn UHP 195/45R16 84V XL
    195/45R16
    All Season
    Performance
      40,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $129.75 per tire $104.99
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    SKU N1401017-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 221019002
    Overall Diameter 22.9
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 45
    Brand Evoluxx
    UTQG 480AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 195/45R16
    Load Index 84
    Section Width 195
    Model Capricorn UHP
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 40,000 miles
  9. Leao Lion Sport 3 195/45R16 84V XL (DC)
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    Leao Lion Sport 3 195/45R16 84V XL (DC)
    195/45R16
    All Season
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $71.75 per tire $61.99
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    SKU N1401204-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 221021787
    Overall Diameter 22.9
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 45
    Brand Leao
    UTQG 700AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin Thailand
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 195/45R16
    Load Index 84
    Section Width 195
    Model Lion Sport 3
    Rim Diameter 16
  10. Petlas Velox Sport PT741 195/45R16 84V XL
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    Petlas Velox Sport PT741 195/45R16 84V XL
    195/45R16
    Summer
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $92.75 per tire $74.99
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    SKU N1459595-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 26212
    Overall Diameter 22.9
    Season Summer
    Aspect Ratio 45
    Brand Petlas
    UTQG 320AAA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 195/45R16
    Load Index 84
    Section Width 195
    Model Velox Sport PT741
    Rim Diameter 16
  11. Green Max Optimum UHP 195/45R16 84V XL
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    Green Max Optimum UHP 195/45R16 84V XL
    195/45R16
    All Season
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $82.75 per tire $73.99
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    SKU N1420506-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 221013497
    Overall Diameter 22.9
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 45
    Brand Green Max
    UTQG 480AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 195/45R16
    Load Index 84
    Section Width 195
    Model Optimum UHP
    Rim Diameter 16
  12. Atlas Tire Force UHP 195/45R16 84V XL
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    Atlas Tire Force UHP 195/45R16 84V XL
    195/45R16
    All Season
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $64.75 per tire $55.93
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    SKU N890511-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 221017734
    Overall Diameter 22.9
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 45
    Brand Atlas Tire
    UTQG 520AAA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin Thailand
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 195/45R16
    Load Index 84
    Section Width 195
    Model Force UHP
    Rim Diameter 16
  13. Westlake SA-07 195/45R16 84V XL
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    Westlake SA-07 195/45R16 84V XL
    195/45R16
    All Season
    Performance
      45,000 miles
      Road Hazard Warranty
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $78.75 per tire $65.74
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    SKU N892893-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty Yes
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 24336004
    Overall Diameter 22.9
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 45
    Brand Westlake
    UTQG 460AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 195/45R16
    Load Index 84
    Section Width 195
    Model SA-07
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 45,000 miles
  14. Centara Vanti HP 195/45R16 ZR 84V XL
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    Centara Vanti HP 195/45R16 ZR 84V XL
    195/45R16
    All Season
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $90.75 per tire $77.99
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    SKU N1507449-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN W799-CE
    Overall Diameter 22.9
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 45
    Brand Centara
    UTQG 340AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin China
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 195/45R16
    Load Index 84
    Section Width 195
    Model Vanti HP
    Rim Diameter 16
  15. Petlas Multi Action PT565 195/45R16 84V XL
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    Petlas Multi Action PT565 195/45R16 84V XL
    195/45R16
    All Weather
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $84.75 per tire $69.99
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    SKU N1512793-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 26215
    Overall Diameter 22.9
    Season All Weather
    Aspect Ratio 45
    Brand Petlas
    UTQG N/A
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 195/45R16
    Load Index 84
    Section Width 195
    Model Multi Action PT565
    Rim Diameter 16
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