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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. GT Radial Champiro UHP A/S 205/50R16 87V
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    GT Radial Champiro UHP A/S 205/50R16 87V
    205/50R16
    All Season
    Performance
      45,000 miles
      Road Hazard Warranty
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    MSRP $84.75 per tire $68.66
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    SKU N891809-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty Yes
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN AS039
    Overall Diameter 24.1
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 50
    Brand GT Radial
    UTQG 500AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin Indonesia
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 205/50R16
    Load Index 87
    Section Width 205
    Model Champiro UHP A/S
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 45,000 miles
  3. 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
  4. Lionhart LH-501 195/55R16 87H
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    Lionhart LH-501 195/55R16 87H
    195/55R16
    All Season
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $80.75 per tire $67.74
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    SKU N900473-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating H
    Performance Performance
    MPN LHST5011655040
    Overall Diameter 24.4
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 55
    Brand Lionhart
    UTQG 500AA
    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 LH-501
    Rim Diameter 16
  5. Lexani LXTR-203 195/55R16 87H
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    Lexani LXTR-203 195/55R16 87H
    195/55R16
    All Season
    Performance
      50,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $77.75 per tire $67.74
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    SKU N900723-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating H
    Performance Performance
    MPN LXST2031655040
    Overall Diameter 24.4
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 55
    Brand Lexani
    UTQG 500AA
    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 LXTR-203
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 50,000 miles
  6. MOMO Toprun M300 AS Sport 185/55R16 87V XL
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    MOMO Toprun M300 AS Sport 185/55R16 87V XL
    185/55R16
    All Season
    Performance
      50,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $73.75 per tire $60.93
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    SKU N1513115-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 73128
    Overall Diameter 24
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 55
    Brand MOMO
    UTQG 480AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin Vietnam
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 185/55R16
    Load Index 87
    Section Width 185
    Model Toprun M300 AS Sport
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 50,000 miles
  7. Sumitomo HTR A/S P03 205/50R16 87V
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    Sumitomo HTR A/S P03 205/50R16 87V
    205/50R16
    All Season
    Performance
      65,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $164.75 per tire $133.99
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    SKU N1519035-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN ASP70
    Overall Diameter 24.1
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 50
    Brand Sumitomo
    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 HTR A/S P03
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 65,000 miles
  8. Petlas Velox Sport PT741 195/55R16 87V
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    Petlas Velox Sport PT741 195/55R16 87V
    195/55R16
    Summer
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $75.75 per tire $66.99
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    SKU N1504804-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 23872
    Overall Diameter 24.4
    Season Summer
    Aspect Ratio 55
    Brand Petlas
    UTQG 320AAA
    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 Velox Sport PT741
    Rim Diameter 16
  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. RoadX Rxmotion MX440 195/55R16 87H
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    RoadX Rxmotion MX440 195/55R16 87H
    195/55R16
    All Season
    Performance
      60,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $86.75 per tire $69.99
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    SKU N1538573-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating H
    Performance Performance
    MPN 9630440K
    Overall Diameter 24.4
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 55
    Brand RoadX
    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 Rxmotion MX440
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 60,000 miles
  11. 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
  12. Hankook Ventus Prime2 215/45R17 87H
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    Hankook Ventus Prime2 215/45R17 87H
    215/45R17
    Summer
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $124.75 per tire $102.99
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    SKU N1595315-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating H
    Performance Performance
    MPN 1015043
    Overall Diameter 24.6
    Season Summer
    Aspect Ratio 45
    Brand Hankook
    UTQG N/A
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 215/45R17
    Load Index 87
    Section Width 215
    Model Ventus Prime2
    Rim Diameter 17
  13. Doral SDL-Sport 205/50R16 87H
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    Doral SDL-Sport 205/50R16 87H
    205/50R16
    All Season
    Performance
      45,000 miles
    Low Stock (10)
    MSRP $72.75 per tire $59.99
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    SKU N1006666-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating H
    Performance Performance
    MPN DOR67
    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
  14. Kumho Ecsta PS71 195/55R16 87V
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    Kumho Ecsta PS71 195/55R16 87V
    195/55R16
    Summer
    Performance
    Low Stock (10)
    MSRP $151.75 per tire $125.99
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    SKU N1580658-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 2245683
    Overall Diameter 24.4
    Season Summer
    Aspect Ratio 55
    Brand Kumho
    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 Ecsta PS71
    Rim Diameter 16
  15. Lancaster LP-16 195/55R16 87V
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    Lancaster LP-16 195/55R16 87V
    195/55R16
    Summer
    Performance
      60,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $76.75 per tire $65.99
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    SKU N1652470-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN NA1652470
    Overall Diameter 24.4
    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 195/55R16
    Load Index 87
    Section Width 195
    Model LP-16
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 60,000 miles
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