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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 3 225/50R16 96V XL
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    Leao Lion Sport 3 225/50R16 96V XL
    225/50R16
    All Season
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $96.75 per tire $78.99
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    SKU N1393777-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 221012913
    Overall Diameter 24.9
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 50
    Brand Leao
    UTQG 480AA
    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 Lion Sport 3
    Rim Diameter 16
  2. BFGoodrich Advantage Control 215/60R17 96H
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    BFGoodrich Advantage Control 215/60R17 96H
    215/60R17
    All Season
    Performance
      75,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $196.75 per tire $170.99
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    SKU N1492039-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating H
    Performance Performance
    MPN 35649
    Overall Diameter 27.2
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 60
    Brand BFGoodrich
    UTQG 700BA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 215/60R17
    Load Index 96
    Section Width 215
    Model Advantage Control
    Rim Diameter 17
    Treadlife/Mileage 75,000 miles
  3. 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
  4. Neoterra Neotour 215/60R17 96H
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    Neoterra Neotour 215/60R17 96H
    215/60R17
    All Season
    Performance
      60,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $105.75 per tire $89.99
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    SKU N1492398-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating H
    Performance Performance
    MPN 6959613722875
    Overall Diameter 27.2
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 60
    Brand Neoterra
    UTQG 600AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 215/60R17
    Load Index 96
    Section Width 215
    Model Neotour
    Rim Diameter 17
    Treadlife/Mileage 60,000 miles
  5. Lancaster LP-16 205/70R15 96H
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    Lancaster LP-16 205/70R15 96H
    205/70R15
    Summer
    Performance
      60,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $86.75 per tire $74.99
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    SKU N1493592-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating H
    Performance Performance
    MPN LC0120
    Overall Diameter 26.3
    Season Summer
    Aspect Ratio 70
    Brand Lancaster
    UTQG 560AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 205/70R15
    Load Index 96
    Section Width 205
    Model LP-16
    Rim Diameter 15
    Treadlife/Mileage 60,000 miles
  6. BFGoodrich Advantage Control 235/50R17 96H
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    BFGoodrich Advantage Control 235/50R17 96H
    235/50R17
    All Season
    Performance
      75,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $234.75 per tire $188.99
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    SKU N1493819-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating H
    Performance Performance
    MPN 02006
    Overall Diameter 26.3
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 50
    Brand BFGoodrich
    UTQG 700BA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 235/50R17
    Load Index 96
    Section Width 235
    Model Advantage Control
    Rim Diameter 17
    Treadlife/Mileage 75,000 miles
  7. BFGoodrich Advantage Control 235/40R19 96V XL
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    BFGoodrich Advantage Control 235/40R19 96V XL
    235/40R19
    All Season
    Performance
      65,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $257.75 per tire $222.99
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    SKU N1493846-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 41581
    Overall Diameter 26.4
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 40
    Brand BFGoodrich
    UTQG 600BA
    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 Advantage Control
    Rim Diameter 19
    Treadlife/Mileage 65,000 miles
  8. Firestone Firehawk Pursuit AWT 235/50R17 96V
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    Firestone Firehawk Pursuit AWT 235/50R17 96V
    235/50R17
    All Weather
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $305.75 per tire $257.99
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    SKU N1455710-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 011496
    Overall Diameter 26.3
    Season All Weather
    Aspect Ratio 50
    Brand Firestone
    UTQG N/A
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 235/50R17
    Load Index 96
    Section Width 235
    Model Firehawk Pursuit AWT
    Rim Diameter 17
  9. Petlas Explero PT431 H/T 215/60R17 96V
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    Petlas Explero PT431 H/T 215/60R17 96V
    215/60R17
    Summer
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $109.75 per tire $92.99
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    SKU N1459613-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 34415
    Overall Diameter 27.2
    Season Summer
    Aspect Ratio 60
    Brand Petlas
    UTQG 320AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 215/60R17
    Load Index 96
    Section Width 215
    Model Explero PT431 H/T
    Rim Diameter 17
  10. Green Max Optimum UHP 225/50R16 96V XL
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    Green Max Optimum UHP 225/50R16 96V XL
    225/50R16
    All Season
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $101.75 per tire $83.99
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    SKU N1425932-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 221013490
    Overall Diameter 24.9
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 50
    Brand Green Max
    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 Optimum UHP
    Rim Diameter 16
  11. Green Max Optimum HP 215/60R17 96H
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    Green Max Optimum HP 215/60R17 96H
    215/60R17
    All Season
    Performance
      45,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $101.75 per tire $81.99
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    SKU N1444430-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating H
    Performance Performance
    MPN 221012087
    Overall Diameter 27.2
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 60
    Brand Green Max
    UTQG 700AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 215/60R17
    Load Index 96
    Section Width 215
    Model Optimum HP
    Rim Diameter 17
    Treadlife/Mileage 45,000 miles
  12. 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
  13. Michelin CrossClimate 2 235/50R17 96H
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    Michelin CrossClimate 2 235/50R17 96H
    235/50R17
    All Weather
    Performance
      60,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $284.75 per tire $232.99
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    SKU N1486262-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating H
    Performance Performance
    MPN 81448
    Overall Diameter 26.3
    Season All Weather
    Aspect Ratio 50
    Brand Michelin
    UTQG 640BA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 235/50R17
    Load Index 96
    Section Width 235
    Model CrossClimate 2
    Rim Diameter 17
    Treadlife/Mileage 60,000 miles
  14. Nexen N5000 Platinum 235/50R17 96V
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    Nexen N5000 Platinum 235/50R17 96V
    235/50R17
    All Season
    Performance
      70,000 miles
      Road Hazard Warranty
    Low Stock (10)
    MSRP $196.75 per tire $159.99
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    SKU N1494826-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty Yes
    Load Range SL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 18155NXK
    Overall Diameter 26.3
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 50
    Brand Nexen
    UTQG 700AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 235/50R17
    Load Index 96
    Section Width 235
    Model N5000 Platinum
    Rim Diameter 17
    Treadlife/Mileage 70,000 miles
  15. 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
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