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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. Starmaxx Novaro ST532 195/55R16 87V
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    Starmaxx Novaro ST532 195/55R16 87V
    195/55R16
    Summer
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $77.75 per tire $66.99
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    SKU N1671926-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 53860
    Overall Diameter 24.4
    Season Summer
    Aspect Ratio 55
    Brand Starmaxx
    UTQG 300AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 195/55R16
    Load Index 87
    Section Width 195
    Model Novaro ST532
    Rim Diameter 16
  2. American Roadstar Sport A/S 185/55R16 87V
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    American Roadstar Sport A/S 185/55R16 87V
    185/55R16
    All Season
    Performance
      40,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $73.75 per tire $65.99
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    SKU N1661714-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN ARSS05
    Overall Diameter 24
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 55
    Brand American Roadstar
    UTQG 500AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 185/55R16
    Load Index 87
    Section Width 185
    Model Sport A/S
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 40,000 miles
  3. Continental TrueContact Tour 54 (EcoPlus+) 215/45R17 87V
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    Continental TrueContact Tour 54 (EcoPlus+) 215/45R17 87V
    215/45R17
    All Season
    Performance
      70,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $231.75 per tire $187.99
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    SKU N1675511-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 15579390000
    Overall Diameter 24.6
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 45
    Brand Continental
    UTQG 840AAA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 215/45R17
    Load Index 87
    Section Width 215
    Model TrueContact Tour 54
    Rim Diameter 17
    Treadlife/Mileage 70,000 miles
  4. Sailun Atrezzo SH408 195/55R16 87H
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    Sailun Atrezzo SH408 195/55R16 87H
    195/55R16
    All Season
    Performance
      55,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $110.75 per tire $94.99
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    SKU N1553892-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating H
    Performance Performance
    MPN 9630404
    Overall Diameter 24.4
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 55
    Brand Sailun
    UTQG 420AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 195/55R16
    Load Index 87
    Section Width 195
    Model Atrezzo SH408
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 55,000 miles
  5. Ferentino Eternopresa 215/45R17 87V
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    Ferentino Eternopresa 215/45R17 87V
    215/45R17
    All Season
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $81.75 per tire $65.99
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    SKU N1554093-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 3000000103
    Overall Diameter 24.6
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 45
    Brand Ferentino
    UTQG 440AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin Sri Lanka
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 215/45R17
    Load Index 87
    Section Width 215
    Model Eternopresa
    Rim Diameter 17
  6. Landgolden LG17 195/55R16 87H
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    Landgolden LG17 195/55R16 87H
    195/55R16
    All Season
    Performance
      65,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $76.75 per tire $65.99
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    SKU N1104017-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating H
    Performance Performance
    MPN 124236
    Overall Diameter 24.4
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 55
    Brand Landgolden
    UTQG 500AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin Thailand
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 195/55R16
    Load Index 87
    Section Width 195
    Model LG17
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 65,000 miles
  7. Falken Ziex ZE960 A/S 205/50R16 87V
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    Falken Ziex ZE960 A/S 205/50R16 87V
    205/50R16
    All Season
    Performance
      65,000 miles
      Road Hazard Warranty
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    MSRP $137.75 per tire $111.00
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    SKU N1115626-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty Yes
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 28962671
    Overall Diameter 24.1
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 50
    Brand Falken
    UTQG 640AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 205/50R16
    Load Index 87
    Section Width 205
    Model Ziex ZE960 A/S
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 65,000 miles
  8. Falken Ziex ZE960 A/S 195/55R16 87V
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    Falken Ziex ZE960 A/S 195/55R16 87V
    195/55R16
    All Season
    Performance
      65,000 miles
      Road Hazard Warranty
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $121.75 per tire $109.00
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    SKU N1131518-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty Yes
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 28962615
    Overall Diameter 24.4
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 55
    Brand Falken
    UTQG 640AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 195/55R16
    Load Index 87
    Section Width 195
    Model Ziex ZE960 A/S
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 65,000 miles
  9. Falken Ziex ZE960 A/S 205/45R16 87V XL
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    Falken Ziex ZE960 A/S 205/45R16 87V XL
    205/45R16
    All Season
    Performance
      65,000 miles
      Road Hazard Warranty
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $132.75 per tire $114.00
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    SKU N1131519-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty Yes
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 28962690
    Overall Diameter 23.3
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 45
    Brand Falken
    UTQG 640AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 205/45R16
    Load Index 87
    Section Width 205
    Model Ziex ZE960 A/S
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 65,000 miles
  10. Maxxis Bravo HP-M3 195/55R16 87V
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    Maxxis Bravo HP-M3 195/55R16 87V
    195/55R16
    All Season
    Performance
      60,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $114.75 per tire $94.99
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    SKU N906785-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN TP00297300
    Overall Diameter 24.4
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 55
    Brand Maxxis
    UTQG 700AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 195/55R16
    Load Index 87
    Section Width 195
    Model Bravo HP-M3
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 60,000 miles
  11. Waterfall Eco Dynamic Steel Belted 195/55R16 87V AS A/S All Season Tire
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    Waterfall Eco Dynamic Steel Belted 195/55R16 87V AS A/S All Season Tire
    195/55R16
    All Season
    Performance
      45,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $81.75 per tire $65.99
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    SKU N912512-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN WF10
    Overall Diameter 24.4
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 55
    Brand Waterfall
    UTQG 400AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 195/55R16
    Load Index 87
    Section Width 195
    Model Eco Dynamic
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 45,000 miles
  12. Kumho Ecsta PA51 205/50R16 87V
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    Kumho Ecsta PA51 205/50R16 87V
    205/50R16
    All Season
    Performance
      45,000 miles
      Road Hazard Warranty
    Low Stock (8)
    MSRP $150.75 per tire $129.99
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    SKU N912680-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty Yes
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 2248323
    Overall Diameter 24.1
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 50
    Brand Kumho
    UTQG 500AAA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 205/50R16
    Load Index 87
    Section Width 205
    Model Ecsta PA51
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 45,000 miles
  13. Falken Ziex ZE950 A/S 205/50R16 87V
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    Falken Ziex ZE950 A/S 205/50R16 87V
    205/50R16
    All Season
    Performance
      65,000 miles
      Road Hazard Warranty
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $104.75 per tire $91.99
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    SKU N914022-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty Yes
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 28952671
    Overall Diameter 24.1
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 50
    Brand Falken
    UTQG 600AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 205/50R16
    Load Index 87
    Section Width 205
    Model Ziex ZE950 A/S
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 65,000 miles
  14. Maxxis Bravo HP-M3 205/50R16 87V
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    Maxxis Bravo HP-M3 205/50R16 87V
    205/50R16
    All Season
    Performance
      60,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $119.75 per tire $101.99
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    SKU N929576-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN TP00119700
    Overall Diameter 24.1
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 50
    Brand Maxxis
    UTQG 700AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 205/50R16
    Load Index 87
    Section Width 205
    Model Bravo HP-M3
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 60,000 miles
  15. Atlas Tire Force HP 195/55R16 87V
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    Atlas Tire Force HP 195/55R16 87V
    195/55R16
    All Season
    Performance
      50,000 miles
    Low Stock (1)
    MSRP $76.75 per tire $63.71
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    SKU N908893-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 221029386
    Overall Diameter 24.4
    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 195/55R16
    Load Index 87
    Section Width 195
    Model Force HP
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 50,000 miles
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