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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 $66.93
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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 $366.75 per tire $297.99
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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 Yes
    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. Firestone Firehawk AS V2 235/40R19 96V XL
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    Firestone Firehawk AS V2 235/40R19 96V XL
    235/40R19
    All Season
    Performance
      50,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $236.75 per tire $203.99
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    SKU N1530187-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 008258
    Overall Diameter 26.4
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 40
    Brand Firestone
    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 Firehawk AS V2
    Rim Diameter 19
    Treadlife/Mileage 50,000 miles
  6. Mastercraft Courser Quest 235/40R19 96V XL
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    Mastercraft Courser Quest 235/40R19 96V XL
    235/40R19
    All Season
    Performance
      70,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $212.75 per tire $169.99
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    SKU N1525769-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 167151006
    Overall Diameter 26.4
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 40
    Brand Mastercraft
    UTQG N/A
    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 Courser Quest
    Rim Diameter 19
    Treadlife/Mileage 70,000 miles
  7. Nokian Tyres One 235/40R19 96V XL
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    Nokian Tyres One 235/40R19 96V XL
    235/40R19
    All Season
    Performance
      80,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $274.75 per tire $232.44
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    SKU N1485397-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN T432006
    Overall Diameter 26.4
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 40
    Brand Nokian Tyres
    UTQG 720AA
    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 One
    Rim Diameter 19
    Treadlife/Mileage 80,000 miles
  8. Venezia Crusade HP 235/40R19 96V XL
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    Venezia Crusade HP 235/40R19 96V XL
    235/40R19
    All Season
    Performance
      45,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $146.75 per tire $117.99
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    SKU N1492189-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN VZT315
    Overall Diameter 26.4
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 40
    Brand Venezia
    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 Crusade HP
    Rim Diameter 19
    Treadlife/Mileage 45,000 miles
  9. Sailun Erange EV Eco.Sphere 205/60R16 96H XL
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    Sailun Erange EV Eco.Sphere 205/60R16 96H XL
    205/60R16
    All Season
    Performance
      50,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $163.75 per tire $133.99
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    SKU N1550209-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating H
    Performance Performance
    MPN 9630803
    Overall Diameter 25.7
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 60
    Brand Sailun
    UTQG 600AA
    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 Erange EV Eco.Sphere
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 50,000 miles
  10. Nexen Winguard Sport 2 225/45R19 96V XL
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    Nexen Winguard Sport 2 225/45R19 96V XL
    225/45R19
    Winter
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $229.75 per tire $189.99
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    SKU N1535923-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 11456NXK
    Overall Diameter 27
    Season Winter
    Aspect Ratio 45
    Brand Nexen
    UTQG N/A
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 225/45R19
    Load Index 96
    Section Width 225
    Model Winguard Sport 2
    Rim Diameter 19
  11. Leao Lion Sport 3 225/50R16 96V XL (DC) AS A/S All Season Tire
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    Leao Lion Sport 3 225/50R16 96V XL (DC) AS A/S All Season Tire
    225/50R16
    All Season
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $99.75 per tire $83.99
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    SKU N1536203-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 221018900
    Overall Diameter 24.9
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 50
    Brand Leao
    UTQG 480AA
    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 Lion Sport 3
    Rim Diameter 16
  12. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 225/45R19 96V XL
    MSRP $266.75 per tire $217.99
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    SKU N1536519-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty Yes
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 1026326
    Overall Diameter 27
    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 225/45R19
    Load Index 96
    Section Width 225
    Model Winter i*cept evo3
    Rim Diameter 19
  13. Falken Ziex ZE950 A/S 225/50R16 96V XL
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    Falken Ziex ZE950 A/S 225/50R16 96V XL
    225/50R16
    All Season
    Performance
      65,000 miles
      Road Hazard Warranty
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $137.75 per tire $113.99
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    SKU N914051-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty Yes
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 28952672
    Overall Diameter 24.9
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 50
    Brand Falken
    UTQG 600AA
    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 Ziex ZE950 A/S
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 65,000 miles
  14. Blackhawk Street-H HU01 235/40R19 96V XL
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    Blackhawk Street-H HU01 235/40R19 96V XL
    235/40R19
    All Season
    Performance
      50,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $131.75 per tire $108.64
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    SKU N1507968-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 5548378V
    Overall Diameter 26.4
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 40
    Brand Blackhawk
    UTQG 480AAA
    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 Street-H HU01
    Rim Diameter 19
    Treadlife/Mileage 50,000 miles
  15. Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 235/40R19 96V XL
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    Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 235/40R19 96V XL
    235/40R19
    Winter
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $339.75 per tire $277.74
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    SKU N1510132-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 12331
    Overall Diameter 26.4
    Season Winter
    Aspect Ratio 40
    Brand Bridgestone
    UTQG N/A
    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 Blizzak LM005
    Rim Diameter 19
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