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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. Lexani LXTR-203 215/55R16 97V XL
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    Lexani LXTR-203 215/55R16 97V XL
    215/55R16
    All Season
    Performance
      50,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $107.75 per tire $88.74
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    SKU N900721-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN LXST2031655020
    Overall Diameter 25.3
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 55
    Brand Lexani
    UTQG 500AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 215/55R16
    Load Index 97
    Section Width 215
    Model LXTR-203
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 50,000 miles
  2. Hankook Kinergy 4S2 215/55R16 97V XL
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    Hankook Kinergy 4S2 215/55R16 97V XL
    215/55R16
    All Weather
    Performance
      60,000 miles
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    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $168.75 per tire $134.99
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    SKU N1396822-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty Yes
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 1024954
    Overall Diameter 25.3
    Season All Weather
    Aspect Ratio 55
    Brand Hankook
    UTQG 500AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 215/55R16
    Load Index 97
    Section Width 215
    Model Kinergy 4S2
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 60,000 miles
  3. Landspider Citytraxx G/P 215/55R16 97V XL
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    Landspider Citytraxx G/P 215/55R16 97V XL
    215/55R16
    All Season
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $86.75 per tire $69.93
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    SKU N1413906-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN AGP015
    Overall Diameter 25.3
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 55
    Brand Landspider
    UTQG 560AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin Thailand
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 215/55R16
    Load Index 97
    Section Width 215
    Model Citytraxx G/P
    Rim Diameter 16
  4. Hankook Kinergy 4S2 245/40R18 97V XL
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    Hankook Kinergy 4S2 245/40R18 97V XL
    245/40R18
    All Weather
    Performance
      60,000 miles
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    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $245.75 per tire $202.99
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    SKU N1396828-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty Yes
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 1024978
    Overall Diameter 25.7
    Season All Weather
    Aspect Ratio 40
    Brand Hankook
    UTQG 500AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 245/40R18
    Load Index 97
    Section Width 245
    Model Kinergy 4S2
    Rim Diameter 18
    Treadlife/Mileage 60,000 miles
  5. Venom Power Covert Grip ASP 235/45R17 97V XL AS A/S All Season Tire
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    Venom Power Covert Grip ASP 235/45R17 97V XL AS A/S All Season Tire
    235/45R17
    All Season
    Performance
      50,000 miles
      Road Hazard Warranty
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $97.75 per tire $82.93
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    SKU N1577674-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty Yes
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN VPCGASP15
    Overall Diameter 25.3
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 45
    Brand Venom Power
    UTQG 520AAA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin Vietnam
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 235/45R17
    Load Index 97
    Section Width 235
    Model Covert Grip ASP
    Rim Diameter 17
    Treadlife/Mileage 50,000 miles
  6. Hankook Ventus V2 Concept2 235/45R17 97V XL
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    Hankook Ventus V2 Concept2 235/45R17 97V XL
    235/45R17
    All Season
    Performance
      45,000 miles
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    MSRP $146.75 per tire $126.99
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    SKU N917143-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty Yes
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 1014366
    Overall Diameter 25.3
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 45
    Brand Hankook
    UTQG 500AAA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 235/45R17
    Load Index 97
    Section Width 235
    Model Ventus V2 Concept2
    Rim Diameter 17
    Treadlife/Mileage 45,000 miles
  7. Sumitomo HTR A/S P03 215/55R16 97V XL
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    Sumitomo HTR A/S P03 215/55R16 97V XL
    215/55R16
    All Season
    Performance
      65,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $167.75 per tire $139.99
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    SKU N1386503-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN ASP57
    Overall Diameter 25.3
    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 215/55R16
    Load Index 97
    Section Width 215
    Model HTR A/S P03
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 65,000 miles
  8. Crosswind HP010 Plus 235/45R17 97V XL
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    Crosswind HP010 Plus 235/45R17 97V XL
    235/45R17
    All Season
    Performance
      50,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $99.75 per tire $79.99
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    SKU N1421008-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN CTR1754LL
    Overall Diameter 25.3
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 45
    Brand Crosswind
    UTQG 520AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin Thailand
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 235/45R17
    Load Index 97
    Section Width 235
    Model HP010 Plus
    Rim Diameter 17
    Treadlife/Mileage 50,000 miles
  9. Nokian Tyres Remedy WRG5 245/40R18 97V XL
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    Nokian Tyres Remedy WRG5 245/40R18 97V XL
    245/40R18
    All Weather
    Performance
      60,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $320.75 per tire $280.55
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    SKU N1574899-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN T432572
    Overall Diameter 25.7
    Season All Weather
    Aspect Ratio 40
    Brand Nokian Tyres
    UTQG 600AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 245/40R18
    Load Index 97
    Section Width 245
    Model Remedy WRG5
    Rim Diameter 18
    Treadlife/Mileage 60,000 miles
  10. Nokian Tyres Remedy WRG5 215/55R16 97H XL
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    Nokian Tyres Remedy WRG5 215/55R16 97H XL
    215/55R16
    All Weather
    Performance
      60,000 miles
    Low Stock (10)
    MSRP $204.75 per tire $180.57
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    SKU N1580107-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating H
    Performance Performance
    MPN T432539
    Overall Diameter 25.3
    Season All Weather
    Aspect Ratio 55
    Brand Nokian Tyres
    UTQG 600AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 215/55R16
    Load Index 97
    Section Width 215
    Model Remedy WRG5
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 60,000 miles
  11. Hankook Kinergy EX 215/55R16 97V XL
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    Hankook Kinergy EX 215/55R16 97V XL
    215/55R16
    All Season
    Performance
      65,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $157.75 per tire $131.99
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    SKU N1571097-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 1025677
    Overall Diameter 25.3
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 55
    Brand Hankook
    UTQG 580AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 215/55R16
    Load Index 97
    Section Width 215
    Model Kinergy EX
    Rim Diameter 16
    Treadlife/Mileage 65,000 miles
  12. Bridgestone Potenza RE97AS 255/35R20 97V XL (DC)
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    Bridgestone Potenza RE97AS 255/35R20 97V XL (DC)
    255/35R20
    All Season
    Performance
      55,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $469.75 per tire $381.99
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    SKU N1150003-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 009990
    Overall Diameter 27
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 35
    Brand Bridgestone
    UTQG 480AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 255/35R20
    Load Index 97
    Section Width 255
    Model Potenza RE97AS
    Rim Diameter 20
    Treadlife/Mileage 55,000 miles
  13. Nokian Tyres Remedy WRG5 235/45R17 97V XL
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    Nokian Tyres Remedy WRG5 235/45R17 97V XL
    235/45R17
    All Weather
    Performance
      60,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $264.75 per tire $237.12
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    SKU N1668612-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN T432559
    Overall Diameter 25.3
    Season All Weather
    Aspect Ratio 45
    Brand Nokian Tyres
    UTQG 600AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 235/45R17
    Load Index 97
    Section Width 235
    Model Remedy WRG5
    Rim Diameter 17
    Treadlife/Mileage 60,000 miles
  14. Continental TrueContact Tour 54 (EcoPlus+) 245/40R18 97V XL AS A/S All Season Tire
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    Continental TrueContact Tour 54 (EcoPlus+) 245/40R18 97V XL AS A/S All Season Tire
    245/40R18
    All Season
    Performance
      80,000 miles
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $276.75 per tire $247.99
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    SKU N1672519-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 15578850000
    Overall Diameter 25.7
    Season All Season
    Aspect Ratio 40
    Brand Continental
    UTQG 840AA
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Country of Origin N/A
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 245/40R18
    Load Index 97
    Section Width 245
    Model TrueContact Tour 54
    Rim Diameter 18
    Treadlife/Mileage 80,000 miles
  15. Petlas Snow Master 2 Sport 235/45R17 97V XL
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    Petlas Snow Master 2 Sport 235/45R17 97V XL
    235/45R17
    Winter
    Performance
    In Stock (10+)
    MSRP $110.75 per tire $99.99
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    SKU N1573812-99
    Type Passenger
    Road Hazard Warranty No
    Load Range XL
    Speed Rating V
    Performance Performance
    MPN 265200
    Overall Diameter 25.3
    Season Winter
    Aspect Ratio 45
    Brand Petlas
    UTQG N/A
    Run Flat No
    Rebate Available No
    Sidewall BSW: Black Side Wall
    Size 235/45R17
    Load Index 97
    Section Width 235
    Model Snow Master 2 Sport
    Rim Diameter 17
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