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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. Hankook Ventus V2 Concept2 205/55R16 94V XL
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    Hankook Ventus V2 Concept2 205/55R16 94V XL
    205/55R16
    All Season
    Performance
      45,000 miles
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    MSRP $127.75 per tire $110.99
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    SKU N890580-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty Yes
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 1014358
    Overall Diameter 24.9
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 55
    Brand Hankook
    UTQG 500AAA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 205/55R16
    Load Index 94
    Section Width 205
    Model Ventus V2 Concept2
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 45,000 miles
  2. Premiorri Solazo S Plus 215/55R17 94V XL
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    Premiorri Solazo S Plus 215/55R17 94V XL
    215/55R17
    Summer
    Performance
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    MSRP $98.75 per tire $81.93
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    SKU N1513050-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 4823044904112
    Overall Diameter 26.3
    Season Summer
    Aspect Ratio 55
    Brand Premiorri
    UTQG N/A
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin Ukraine
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 215/55R17
    Load Index 94
    Section Width 215
    Model Solazo S Plus
    Rim Diameter 17
  3. Hankook Kinergy EX 225/45R17 94V XL
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    Hankook Kinergy EX 225/45R17 94V XL
    225/45R17
    All Season
    Performance
      65,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $181.75 per tire $152.99
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    SKU N1571100-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 1025689
    Overall Diameter 25
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 45
    Brand Hankook
    UTQG 580AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 225/45R17
    Load Index 94
    Section Width 225
    Model Kinergy EX
    Rim Diameter 17
    Treadlife/Mileage 65,000 miles
  4. Sumitomo HTR A/S P03 205/55R16 94H XL
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    Sumitomo HTR A/S P03 205/55R16 94H XL
    205/55R16
    All Season
    Performance
      65,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $156.75 per tire $125.99
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    SKU N1421079-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating H
    Performance Performance
    MPN ASP41
    Overall Diameter 24.9
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 55
    Brand Sumitomo
    UTQG 640AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 205/55R16
    Load Index 94
    Section Width 205
    Model HTR A/S P03
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 65,000 miles
  5. General Exclaim HPX A/S 225/45R17 94V XL
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    General Exclaim HPX A/S 225/45R17 94V XL
    225/45R17
    All Season
    Performance
      65,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $188.75 per tire $152.74
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    SKU N983385-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 15497610000
    Overall Diameter 25
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 45
    Brand General
    UTQG 700AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 225/45R17
    Load Index 94
    Section Width 225
    Model Exclaim HPX A/S
    Rim Diameter 17
    Treadlife/Mileage 65,000 miles
  6. Radar Dimax AS-9 205/55R16 94V XL
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    Radar Dimax AS-9 205/55R16 94V XL
    205/55R16
    All Season
    Performance
      Road Hazard Warranty
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $85.75 per tire $68.99
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    SKU N1553040-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty Yes
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN RASYTH0363
    Overall Diameter 24.9
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 55
    Brand Radar
    UTQG 500AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 205/55R16
    Load Index 94
    Section Width 205
    Model Dimax AS-9
    Rim Diameter 16
  7. Roadone Cavalry HP 225/45R17 94H XL
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    Roadone Cavalry HP 225/45R17 94H XL
    225/45R17
    All Season
    Performance
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    MSRP $88.75 per tire $75.99
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    SKU N1581919-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating H
    Performance Performance
    MPN RL1481
    Overall Diameter 25
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 45
    Brand Roadone
    UTQG N/A
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 225/45R17
    Load Index 94
    Section Width 225
    Model Cavalry HP
    Rim Diameter 17
  8. Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 225/45R17 94V XL
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    Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 225/45R17 94V XL
    225/45R17
    Winter
    Performance
      Road Hazard Warranty
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    MSRP $118.75 per tire $98.99
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    SKU N1504532-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty Yes
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 1017043
    Overall Diameter 25
    Season Winter
    Aspect Ratio 45
    Brand Hankook
    UTQG N/A
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 225/45R17
    Load Index 94
    Section Width 225
    Model Winter i*cept evo2
    Rim Diameter 17
  9. Pirelli Winter Cinturato 2 205/55R16 94H XL
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    Pirelli Winter Cinturato 2 205/55R16 94H XL
    205/55R16
    Winter
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $186.75 per tire $151.74
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    SKU N1652464-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating H
    Performance Performance
    MPN 3931200
    Overall Diameter 24.9
    Season Winter
    Aspect Ratio 55
    Brand Pirelli
    UTQG N/A
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 205/55R16
    Load Index 94
    Section Width 205
    Model Winter Cinturato 2
    Rim Diameter 16
  10. Sailun Ice Blazer WSTX 225/45R17 94H XL
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    Sailun Ice Blazer WSTX 225/45R17 94H XL
    225/45R17
    Winter
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $139.75 per tire $115.99
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    SKU N1673126-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating H
    Performance Performance
    MPN 5542152V
    Overall Diameter 25
    Season Winter
    Aspect Ratio 45
    Brand Sailun
    UTQG N/A
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 225/45R17
    Load Index 94
    Section Width 225
    Model Ice Blazer WSTX
    Rim Diameter 17
  11. Milestar Weatherguard AS710 Sport 205/55R16 94V XL
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    Milestar Weatherguard AS710 Sport 205/55R16 94V XL
    205/55R16
    All Season
    Performance
      70,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $104.75 per tire $83.95
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    SKU N1666619-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 24460052
    Overall Diameter 24.9
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 55
    Brand Milestar
    UTQG 720AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 205/55R16
    Load Index 94
    Section Width 205
    Model Weatherguard AS710 Sport
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 70,000 miles
  12. Nexen N'blue 4Season 2 205/55R16 94V XL
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    Nexen N'blue 4Season 2 205/55R16 94V XL
    205/55R16
    All Weather
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $151.75 per tire $123.00
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    SKU N1662403-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 16099NXK
    Overall Diameter 24.9
    Season All Weather
    Aspect Ratio 55
    Brand Nexen
    UTQG N/A
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 205/55R16
    Load Index 94
    Section Width 205
    Model N'blue 4Season 2
    Rim Diameter 16
  13. Nokian Tyres Remedy WRG5 225/45R17 94V XL
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    Nokian Tyres Remedy WRG5 225/45R17 94V XL
    225/45R17
    All Weather
    Performance
      60,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $240.75 per tire $211.07
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    SKU N1655610-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN T432546
    Overall Diameter 25
    Season All Weather
    Aspect Ratio 45
    Brand Nokian Tyres
    UTQG 600AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 225/45R17
    Load Index 94
    Section Width 225
    Model Remedy WRG5
    Rim Diameter 17
    Treadlife/Mileage 60,000 miles
  14. Mastercraft Stratus AS 205/55R16 94V XL
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    Mastercraft Stratus AS 205/55R16 94V XL
    205/55R16
    All Season
    Performance
      50,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $104.75 per tire $86.99
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    SKU N946746-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 167019001
    Overall Diameter 24.9
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 55
    Brand Mastercraft
    UTQG N/A
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 205/55R16
    Load Index 94
    Section Width 205
    Model Stratus AS
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 50,000 miles
  15. Mastercraft Stratus AS 205/55R16 94H XL
    Mastercraft Logo
    Mastercraft Stratus AS 205/55R16 94H XL
    205/55R16
    All Season
    Performance
      50,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $106.75 per tire $86.99
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    SKU N946750-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating H
    Performance Performance
    MPN 167021001
    Overall Diameter 24.9
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 55
    Brand Mastercraft
    UTQG N/A
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 205/55R16
    Load Index 94
    Section Width 205
    Model Stratus AS
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 50,000 miles
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