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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. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. Lionhart Ramani AS 195/55R16 87V
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    Lionhart Ramani AS 195/55R16 87V
    195/55R16
    All Season
    Performance
      50,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $88.75 per tire $71.99
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    SKU N1698839-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty Yes
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN LHGSRAS1655020
    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 Ramani AS
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 50,000 miles
  8. Lexani Quattro Tempo Primo 205/50R16 87V
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    Lexani Quattro Tempo Primo 205/50R16 87V
    205/50R16
    All Season
    Performance
      60,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $77.75 per tire $63.74
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    SKU N1696805-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN LXSCQTP1650010
    Overall Diameter 24.1
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 50
    Brand Lexani
    UTQG 420AA
    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 Quattro Tempo Primo
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 60,000 miles
  9. 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
  10. Rosava Itegro 195/55R16 87V
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    Rosava Itegro 195/55R16 87V
    195/55R16
    Summer
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $69.75 per tire $61.93
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    SKU N1217159-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 4823100300308
    Overall Diameter 24.4
    Season Summer
    Aspect Ratio 55
    Brand Rosava
    UTQG N/A
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin Ukraine
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 195/55R16
    Load Index 87
    Section Width 195
    Model Itegro
    Rim Diameter 16
  11. TBB TR-66 195/55R16 87V
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    TBB TR-66 195/55R16 87V
    195/55R16
    All Season
    Performance
      40,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $73.75 per tire $59.99
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    SKU N1424734-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 7FEB2PB
    Overall Diameter 24.4
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 55
    Brand TBB
    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 TR-66
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 40,000 miles
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Lexani RFX 195/55R16 87V Run Flat
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    Lexani RFX 195/55R16 87V Run Flat
    195/55R16
    All Season
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $137.75 per tire $113.74
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    SKU N1554217-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN LXSTRFX165501
    Overall Diameter 24.4
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 55
    Brand Lexani
    UTQG 500AA
    Run Flat Yes
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 195/55R16
    Load Index 87
    Section Width 195
    Model RFX
    Rim Diameter 16
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