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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. Forceum Octa 205/60R16 96V XL
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    Forceum Octa 205/60R16 96V XL
    205/60R16
    All Season
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $76.75 per tire $65.93
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    SKU N909748-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 1200031842
    Overall Diameter 25.7
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 60
    Brand Forceum
    UTQG 400AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin Indonesia
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 205/60R16
    Load Index 96
    Section Width 205
    Model Octa
    Rim Diameter 16
  2. Hankook Kinergy 4S2 205/60R16 96V XL
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    Hankook Kinergy 4S2 205/60R16 96V XL
    205/60R16
    All Weather
    Performance
      60,000 miles
      Road Hazard Warranty
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $158.75 per tire $129.99
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    SKU N1396839-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty Yes
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 1026944
    Overall Diameter 25.7
    Season All Weather
    Aspect Ratio 60
    Brand Hankook
    UTQG 500AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 205/60R16
    Load Index 96
    Section Width 205
    Model Kinergy 4S2
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 60,000 miles
  3. Michelin CrossClimate 2 235/40R19 96V XL
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    Michelin CrossClimate 2 235/40R19 96V XL
    235/40R19
    All Weather
    Performance
      60,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $327.75 per tire $284.99
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    SKU N1486269-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 60820
    Overall Diameter 26.4
    Season All Weather
    Aspect Ratio 40
    Brand Michelin
    UTQG 640BA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 235/40R19
    Load Index 96
    Section Width 235
    Model CrossClimate 2
    Rim Diameter 19
    Treadlife/Mileage 60,000 miles
  4. Cooper ProControl 235/40R19 96V XL
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    Cooper ProControl 235/40R19 96V XL
    235/40R19
    All Season
    Performance
      70,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $258.75 per tire $218.99
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    SKU N1553794-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 166471021
    Overall Diameter 26.4
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 40
    Brand Cooper
    UTQG 740AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 235/40R19
    Load Index 96
    Section Width 235
    Model ProControl
    Rim Diameter 19
    Treadlife/Mileage 70,000 miles
  5. Crosswind by LingLong HP010 Plus 235/40R19 96V XL
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    Crosswind by LingLong HP010 Plus 235/40R19 96V XL
    235/40R19
    All Season
    Performance
      50,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $131.75 per tire $107.99
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    SKU N1420976-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN CTR1702LL
    Overall Diameter 26.4
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 40
    Brand Crosswind by LingLong
    UTQG 520AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin Thailand
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 235/40R19
    Load Index 96
    Section Width 235
    Model HP010 Plus
    Rim Diameter 19
    Treadlife/Mileage 50,000 miles
  6. Sailun Atrezzo SVA1 235/40R19 96V XL
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    Sailun Atrezzo SVA1 235/40R19 96V XL
    235/40R19
    All Season
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $158.75 per tire $142.99
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    SKU N1495095-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 5544309
    Overall Diameter 26.4
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 40
    Brand Sailun
    UTQG 340AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 235/40R19
    Load Index 96
    Section Width 235
    Model Atrezzo SVA1
    Rim Diameter 19
  7. Sumitomo HTR A/S P03 235/40R19 96V XL
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    Sumitomo HTR A/S P03 235/40R19 96V XL
    235/40R19
    All Season
    Performance
      65,000 miles
    Low Stock (8)
    MSRP $235.75 per tire $195.99
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    SKU N1452037-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN ASP98
    Overall Diameter 26.4
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 40
    Brand Sumitomo
    UTQG 640AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 235/40R19
    Load Index 96
    Section Width 235
    Model HTR A/S P03
    Rim Diameter 19
    Treadlife/Mileage 65,000 miles
  8. Haida LECP HD927 225/50R16 96V XL
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    Haida LECP HD927 225/50R16 96V XL
    225/50R16
    Summer
    Performance
    Low Stock (8)
    MSRP $103.75 per tire $87.99
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    SKU N1507221-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 30016100
    Overall Diameter 24.9
    Season Summer
    Aspect Ratio 50
    Brand Haida
    UTQG 340AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 225/50R16
    Load Index 96
    Section Width 225
    Model LECP HD927
    Rim Diameter 16
  9. Pirelli P Zero All Season (VOL) 235/40R19 96V XL
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    Pirelli P Zero All Season (VOL) 235/40R19 96V XL
    235/40R19
    All Season
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $367.75 per tire $307.36
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    SKU N1570978-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 4258500
    Overall Diameter 26.4
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 40
    Brand Pirelli
    UTQG 500AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 235/40R19
    Load Index 96
    Section Width 235
    Model P Zero All Season
    Rim Diameter 19
  10. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 255/35R19 96V XL
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    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 255/35R19 96V XL
    255/35R19
    Winter
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $412.75 per tire $335.99
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    SKU N1452695-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 007914
    Overall Diameter 26
    Season Winter
    Aspect Ratio 35
    Brand Bridgestone
    UTQG N/A
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 255/35R19
    Load Index 96
    Section Width 255
    Model Blizzak LM005
    Rim Diameter 19
  11. Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance GEN-1 205/60R16 96H XL
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    Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance GEN-1 205/60R16 96H XL
    205/60R16
    Winter
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $201.75 per tire $163.99
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    SKU N1530962-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating H
    Performance Performance
    MPN 653008580
    Overall Diameter 25.7
    Season Winter
    Aspect Ratio 60
    Brand Goodyear
    UTQG N/A
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available Yes
    Country of Origin Germany
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 205/60R16
    Load Index 96
    Section Width 205
    Model Ultra Grip Performance GEN-1
    Rim Diameter 16
  12. Hankook Kinergy EX 205/60R16 96H XL
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    Hankook Kinergy EX 205/60R16 96H XL
    205/60R16
    All Season
    Performance
      65,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $133.75 per tire $115.99
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    SKU N1571085-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating H
    Performance Performance
    MPN 1020720
    Overall Diameter 25.7
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 60
    Brand Hankook
    UTQG 580AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 205/60R16
    Load Index 96
    Section Width 205
    Model Kinergy EX
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 65,000 miles
  13. Crosswind All Season UHP 225/50R16 96V XL
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    Crosswind All Season UHP 225/50R16 96V XL
    225/50R16
    All Season
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $83.75 per tire $72.93
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    SKU N907076-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN UHP2709LL
    Overall Diameter 24.9
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 50
    Brand Crosswind
    UTQG 280AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin Thailand
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 225/50R16
    Load Index 96
    Section Width 225
    Model All Season UHP
    Rim Diameter 16
  14. Petlas Progreen PT525 205/60R16 96V XL
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    Petlas Progreen PT525 205/60R16 96V XL
    205/60R16
    Summer
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $92.75 per tire $75.99
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    SKU N1521814-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 23242
    Overall Diameter 25.7
    Season Summer
    Aspect Ratio 60
    Brand Petlas
    UTQG 380AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 205/60R16
    Load Index 96
    Section Width 205
    Model Progreen PT525
    Rim Diameter 16
  15. Radar Dimax AS-9 205/60R16 96V XL
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    Radar Dimax AS-9 205/60R16 96V XL
    205/60R16
    All Season
    Performance
      Road Hazard Warranty
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $91.75 per tire $73.99
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    SKU N1553041-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty Yes
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN RASYTH0364
    Overall Diameter 25.7
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 60
    Brand Radar
    UTQG 500AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 205/60R16
    Load Index 96
    Section Width 205
    Model Dimax AS-9
    Rim Diameter 16
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