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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. Leao Lion Sport HP3 195/55R16 87V
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    Leao Lion Sport HP3 195/55R16 87V
    195/55R16
    All Season
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $72.75 per tire $63.99
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    SKU N1485936-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 221022031
    Overall Diameter 24.4
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 55
    Brand Leao
    UTQG N/A
    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 Lion Sport HP3
    Rim Diameter 16
  2. Crosswind by LingLong HP010 Plus 195/55R16 87H
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    Crosswind by LingLong HP010 Plus 195/55R16 87H
    195/55R16
    All Season
    Performance
      50,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $105.75 per tire $86.99
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    SKU N1438306-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating H
    Performance Performance
    MPN CTR1781LL
    Overall Diameter 24.4
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 55
    Brand Crosswind by LingLong
    UTQG 520AA
    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 HP010 Plus
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 50,000 miles
  3. Goodtrip GR-66 195/55R16 87V
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    Goodtrip GR-66 195/55R16 87V
    195/55R16
    All Season
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $75.75 per tire $60.93
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    SKU N1458085-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 7FEB2PA
    Overall Diameter 24.4
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 55
    Brand Goodtrip
    UTQG 420AA
    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 GR-66
    Rim Diameter 16
  4. BFGoodrich Advantage Control 195/55R16 87V
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    BFGoodrich Advantage Control 195/55R16 87V
    195/55R16
    All Season
    Performance
      65,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $176.75 per tire $152.99
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    SKU N1493671-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 27963
    Overall Diameter 24.4
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 55
    Brand BFGoodrich
    UTQG 600BA
    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 Advantage Control
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 65,000 miles
  5. BFGoodrich Advantage Control 205/50R16 87V
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    BFGoodrich Advantage Control 205/50R16 87V
    205/50R16
    All Season
    Performance
      65,000 miles
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    MSRP $176.75 per tire $148.99
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    SKU N1493822-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 24682
    Overall Diameter 24.1
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 50
    Brand BFGoodrich
    UTQG 600BA
    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 Advantage Control
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 65,000 miles
  6. BFGoodrich Advantage Control 215/45R17 87V
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    BFGoodrich Advantage Control 215/45R17 87V
    215/45R17
    All Season
    Performance
      65,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $208.75 per tire $178.99
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    SKU N1493824-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 59917
    Overall Diameter 24.6
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 45
    Brand BFGoodrich
    UTQG 600BA
    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 Advantage Control
    Rim Diameter 17
    Treadlife/Mileage 65,000 miles
  7. Petlas Velox Sport PT741 185/55R16 87H XL
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    Petlas Velox Sport PT741 185/55R16 87H XL
    185/55R16
    Summer
    Performance
    Low Stock (3)
    MSRP $73.75 per tire $60.71
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    SKU N1489044-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating H
    Performance Performance
    MPN 23835
    Overall Diameter 24
    Season Summer
    Aspect Ratio 55
    Brand Petlas
    UTQG 320AAA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin China
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 185/55R16
    Load Index 87
    Section Width 185
    Model Velox Sport PT741
    Rim Diameter 16
  8. Lancaster LR-66 195/55R16 87V
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    Lancaster LR-66 195/55R16 87V
    195/55R16
    All Season
    Performance
      45,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $76.75 per tire $62.99
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    SKU N1374431-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN LC0170
    Overall Diameter 24.4
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 55
    Brand Lancaster
    UTQG 420AA
    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 LR-66
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 45,000 miles
  9. Montreal Eco-2 195/55R16 87V
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    Montreal Eco-2 195/55R16 87V
    195/55R16
    All Season
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $72.75 per tire $64.99
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    SKU N1505317-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN MN10
    Overall Diameter 24.4
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 55
    Brand Montreal
    UTQG 400AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin Turkey
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 195/55R16
    Load Index 87
    Section Width 195
    Model Eco-2
    Rim Diameter 16
  10. Petlas Imperium PT515 195/55R16 87V
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    Petlas Imperium PT515 195/55R16 87V
    195/55R16
    Summer
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $73.75 per tire $64.68
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    SKU N1497475-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 23860
    Overall Diameter 24.4
    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 195/55R16
    Load Index 87
    Section Width 195
    Model Imperium PT515
    Rim Diameter 16
  11. Sailun Atrezzo SH408 215/45R17 87H
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    Sailun Atrezzo SH408 215/45R17 87H
    215/45R17
    All Season
    Performance
      55,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $125.75 per tire $104.99
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    SKU N1548879-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating H
    Performance Performance
    MPN 9630403
    Overall Diameter 24.6
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 45
    Brand Sailun
    UTQG 420AA
    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 Atrezzo SH408
    Rim Diameter 17
    Treadlife/Mileage 55,000 miles
  12. Doral SDL-Sport 205/50R16 87V
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    Doral SDL-Sport 205/50R16 87V
    205/50R16
    All Season
    Performance
      45,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $80.75 per tire $68.99
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    SKU N1559282-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN EL-DSL67
    Overall Diameter 24.1
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 50
    Brand Doral
    UTQG 500AA
    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 SDL-Sport
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 45,000 miles
  13. 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 $67.99
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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
  14. 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
  15. Headway HH316 215/45R17 87V
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    Headway HH316 215/45R17 87V
    215/45R17
    All Season
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $88.75 per tire $72.99
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    SKU N1687670-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN NA1687670
    Overall Diameter 24.6
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 45
    Brand Headway
    UTQG 500AA
    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 HH316
    Rim Diameter 17
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