Performance Tires
- DELINTE®DESERT STORM D8 PLUSDESERT STORM D8 PLUS Tires by DELINTE®. Season: All Season. Type: Performance. Improved handling and cornering that discriminating SUV drivers demand! The D8 PLUS has a unique, aggressive tread design that evacuates water and resists...Reduced NoiseHigh-Speed Controllability and Resist Hydroplaning$124.80 - $197.07
- DUNLOP TIRES®SP SPORT MAXX GTSP SPORT MAXX GT Tires by DUNLOP TIRES®. Season: Summer. Type: Performance. This modern tire features Multi-Radius Tread Technology which helps deliver superb dry handling while maintaining wet traction. Flatter tread profile helps...Touch Technology combines a few refined tire technologies to help you get the most out of your drivingMulti-Radius Tread Technology ensures superb dry handling while maintaining wet traction$145.86 - $856.99
- DUNLOP TIRES®SP SPORT MAXXSP SPORT MAXX Tires by DUNLOP TIRES®. Season: Summer. Type: Performance. This modern tire features Multi-Radius Tread Technology which helps deliver superb dry handling while maintaining wet traction. Twin Hydro-Paddle Technology...Multi-Radius Tread Technology allows for delivering superb dry handling while maintaining wet tractionTwin Hydro-Paddle Technology incorporates a directional tread design that helps rapidly and efficiently drain water for enhanced wet handling and deep water performance$435.70
- DUNLOP TIRES®SP SPORT MAXX GT 600 DSST (RUN FLAT)SP SPORT MAXX GT 600 DSST (RUN FLAT) Tires by DUNLOP TIRES®. Season: Summer. Type: Performance, Run Flat. Asymmetric tread pattern helps provide a balance of wet and dry performance. A solid center rib helps enhance steering response...Asymmetric tread pattern helps provide a balance of wet and dry performanceA solid center rib allows for improving steering response and driver feedback$590.39
- ACCELERA®PHI-RPHI-R Tires by ACCELERA®. Season: All Season. Type: Performance. If you want to enjoy a safe and comfortable driving experience in all weather, you should consider this high-quality Accelera PHI-R tire. The ultimate tuning master, the...Triple ribShoulder blocks$51.86 - $151.99
- LANDSPIDER®CITYTRAXX H/PCITYTRAXX H/P Tires by LANDSPIDER®. Season: All Season. Type: Performance. Drive with confidence, style, and comfort with a set of top-of-the-line Landspider tires. Constructed of high-quality, impact-resistant materials and boasting an...Asymmetric pattern design provides water evacuation ability for the inner side, while the big blocks for the outer side produces precise steering with impressive cornering stabilityWith more blocks of different sizes, simulation optimization, the noise band is tended to be evenly dispersed into a wider frequency range, preventing harmonic tread pattern sound, providing a more comfort ride$75.98 - $119.80
- LANDSPIDER®CITYTRAXX G/PCITYTRAXX G/P Tires by LANDSPIDER®. Season: All Season. Type: Performance. Drive with confidence, style, and comfort with a set of top-of-the-line Landspider tires. Constructed of high-quality, impact-resistant materials and boasting an...With more blocks of different sizes, simulation optimization, the noise band is tended to be evenly dispersed into a wider frequency range, preventing harmonic tread pattern soundHigh siping density design increases braking and wet grip performance; Interlocking grooves and sipes design prevents warping effect while braking, provides even distribution on the pressure against road$79.83
- ACHILLES®22332233 Tires by ACHILLES®. Season: Summer. Type: Performance. Created for sport enthusiasts, 2233 tire features design that provides a steady grip and control when stepping on gas, brake, or cornering. Tread’s pattern also adds a sense...Broad tread shoulder design and wide center rib.Stronger breaker and cap ply material.$83.65 - $126.48
- ADVANTA®HPZ-01 PLUSHPZ-01 PLUS Tires by ADVANTA®. Season: All Season. Type: Performance. The ultra-high performance Advanta tires offer impressive traction, superior control and extreme dry and wet grip for your year-round driving enjoyment. They come...Designed to give you a smooth, comfortable ride all year roundBuilt using the most advanced technology and highest-grade materials$88.68
- ACCELERA®ALPHAALPHA Tires by ACCELERA®. Season: Summer. Type: Performance. If you want to enjoy a quiet ride and excellent grip on wet surfaces, the Accelera Alpha tire is the way to go. This premium tire is designed to deliver outstanding comfort...Medium large block with lateral groovesStraight center grooves$93.32
- ADVANTA®SVT-01SVT-01 Tires by ADVANTA®. Season: Summer. Type: Performance, Truck / SUV. The ultra-high performance Advanta tires offer impressive traction, superior control and extreme dry and wet grip for your year-round driving enjoyment. They...Designed for maximum performance for all sport utility vehicle applicationsTread design is noise treated to ensure smooth, quiet ride on all road surfaces$94.73 - $175.51
- ACCELERA®PHI 2PHI 2 Tires by ACCELERA®. Season: All Season. Type: Performance. Get maximum stability and flexibility on the road with this superior Accelera PHI 2 tire. Designed with the latest technology, this tire delivers maximum handling...Dynamic medium lateral grooveShoulder block$95.10 - $154.28
- ZESTINO®GREDGE 07RSGREDGE 07RS Tires by ZESTINO®. Season: Summer. Type: Performance, Track / Competition. Zestino tires are an excellent choice for veteran motorsports riders and amateur high-speed riders alike. They’re made from first-quality materials...Perfect way to dress up your wheels to beat the competitionEngineered for those wild at heart$103.31 - $152.02
- AMERICUS®SPORT HPSPORT HP Tires by AMERICUS®. Season: All Season. Type: Performance. The Americus Sport HP is a performance tire with an aggressive directional tread pattern for spirited driving. Its continuous running center rib provides stability in...Longer tread wear and increased mileageAdvanced rubber compound gives low noise and comfort driving$107.85
- ACHILLES®ATR SPORT 2ATR SPORT 2 Tires by ACHILLES®. Season: Summer. Type: Performance. If you're one of those sports enthusiasts expecting to get not only tough performance and high traction but also maximum comfort when looking for new tires, rely on ATR...Four Wide Circumference Grooves.Interlocking Tread Block.$124.68
- ACCELERA®IOTA ST68IOTA ST68 Tires by ACCELERA®. Season: All Season. Type: Performance, Truck / SUV. Accelera’s ultra high-performance tire, the Iota ST-68 is engineered to provide increased stability, while reducing hydroplaning. With its three...Main groovesThree interlocked block lanes$139.41 - $252.11
- MILESTAR®WEATHERGUARD AS710 SPORTWEATHERGUARD AS710 SPORT Tires by MILESTAR®. Season: All Season. Type: Performance. The ultra-high performance Milestar tires offer impressive traction, superior control and extreme dry and wet grip for your year-round driving...Designed to give you a smooth, comfortable ride all year roundBuilt using the most advanced technology and highest-grade materials$141.95
- LEXANI TIRES®LX-TWENTYLX-TWENTY Tires by LEXANI TIRES®. Season: All Season. Type: Performance. Lexani LX-Twenty Tires are designed to perform on some of the most technologically advanced vehicles in the world! The LX-Twenty represents the new generation of...$80.16 - $375.84
- MICHELIN TIRES®PILOT SPORT A/S 4PILOT SPORT A/S 4 Tires by MICHELIN TIRES®. Season: All Season. Type: Performance, EV. All-season PILOT SPORT ALL SEASON 4 design with superior performance that stands out from the crowd. TOTAL PERFORMANCE™ reflects focus on whole...Ultimate fuel efficiencyAll-season safety$188.99 - $775.99
- CONTINENTAL TIRES®EXTREMECONTACT DWS06 PLUSEXTREMECONTACT DWS06 PLUS Tires by CONTINENTAL TIRES®. Season: All Season. Type: Performance, Truck / SUV, EV. The ExtremeContact DWS06 PLUS is a premium, ultra-high performance all-season tire for passenger cars, crossovers and SUVs....Improved dry and wet brakingEnhanced dry and wet handling$134.99 - $489.99
- TOYO TIRES®PROXES S/T IIIPROXES S/T III Tires by TOYO TIRES®. Season: All Season. Type: Performance, Truck / SUV. The Proxes ST III is the perfect balance of dynamic looks and sport-oriented performance for trucks and SUVs. With a wider tread and a silica-based...Arrowhead TapersDirectional Shoulder Blocks$155.88 - $365.15
- NITTO®NT555 G2NT555 G2 Tires by NITTO®. Season: Summer. Type: Performance. This is the next generation ultra high performance street tire designed with the performance driver in mind. With increased traction, handling and wet-braking capabilities,...Larger Tread BlocksTwin Center Ribs$149.00 - $375.35
- BFGOODRICH®G-FORCE™ COMP-2™ A/S PLUSG-FORCE™ COMP-2™ A/S PLUS Tires by BFGOODRICH®. Season: All Season. Type: Performance. Best ultra-high performance all-season tire ever. The Silica-infused "COMP-2" compound is derived from racing technology and delivers sharp...Advanced Mold Design is engineered to improve long-term wearPerformance Tread Profile provides ultimate grip in hard cornering and is designed to resist irregular wear$131.11 - $349.48
- MICHELIN TIRES®PILOT SPORT 4 SPILOT SPORT 4 S Tires by MICHELIN TIRES®. Season: Summer. Type: Performance, EV. Unleash your vehicle’s untapped potential with the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S tire! Derived from the legendary Michelin Pilot Super Sport, this tire is a...Dynamic Response technology for enhanced handling, steering and longevityMulti-compound construction for superior wet and dry performance$232.99 - $1,214.99
- TOYO TIRES®PROXES SPORT A/SPROXES SPORT A/S Tires by TOYO TIRES®. Season: All Season. Type: Performance, EV. High speed handling and wet grip are the core requirements for drivers of the most powerful cars. Proxes Sport was developed to meet these critical needs...Enhanced traction in wet conditionsSuperb traction and handling$117.96 - $356.48
- NITTO®NEOGENNEOGEN Tires by NITTO®. Season: All Season. Type: Performance. This modern tire was created to provide a comfortable ride in all weather conditions. Its silica-reinforced tread compound and asymmetrical non-directional design help...Wet PerformanceReduced Wear$96.00 - $351.00
- LEXANI TIRES®LX-THIRTYLX-THIRTY Tires by LEXANI TIRES®. Season: All Season. Type: Performance, Truck / SUV. Made in Lexani’s state of the art tire manufacturing facility, LX-Thirty Tires deliver a synergistic balance of high-speed capabilities, performance...$112.70 - $542.64
- LEXANI TIRES®LXUHP-207LXUHP-207 Tires by LEXANI TIRES®. Season: All Season. Type: Performance. The all new Lexani LXUHP-207 is now available in W & V speed ratings in 17", 18" and 19" sizes designed for superior performance and precise handling! Tight,...$66.30 - $140.40
- NITTO®MOTIVOMOTIVO Tires by NITTO®. Season: All Season. Type: Performance. The Motivo is an all-season ultra-high performance tire engineered to keep pace with your active lifestyle. Whether you're headed to the slopes for a ski weekend or a...Alignment IndicatorsAdvanced Siping Technology$121.00 - $273.00
- LIONHART®LH-FIVELH-FIVE Tires by LIONHART®. Season: All Season. Type: Performance. The Lionhart LH-Five represents brands newest and most technologically advanced, premium high performance tire built to perform on the world’s most advanced vehicles!Allow for responsive handling in any weather conditionsEnhanced traction and superb cornering, even in light snow$75.26 - $1,342.07
When enthusiasts talk performance, you may hear about superchargers, cams, headers, and other parts that help an engine make gobs of horsepower, and coilovers, fat sway bars and poly bushings that can make a car seem like it’s cornering on rails. Big drilled and slotted disc brake rotors and multi-piston calipers that create the force to stop almost instantaneously may also be mentioned. But all these goodies are useless if the tires don’t grip, so if you want to realize the full potential of your vehicle’s acceleration, handling, and braking capabilities, you need our performance tires.
Now when you think of performance tires, wide, low-profile sticky meats for sports cars probably come to mind, and we certainly have a large selection of them, but if you look over our performance tire range you’ll see we offer tires that can improve the performance of many types of vehicles, in a variety of driving conditions. Whether you drive that sports car on twisty roads, take your 4x4 truck or SUV on off road adventures, or want to relive the glory days in your muscle car, we have performance tires that can boost your vehicle’s competency, from all the top brands and in sizes up to 32”.
Two important factors that determine a tire’s performance capabilities are tread design and rubber compound. Tread configuration will vary according to application, but in general performance tires have fewer and shallower grooves and voids, which puts more rubber in contact with the road for better grip. Rubber compound also depends on application, but as a rule performance tires have a softer compound. Hard rubber is slippery and prone to spin under acceleration and slide during hard cornering or braking – performance not only suffers but a car with tires that are spinning and sliding isn’t under control and could result in an accident. In contrast, the soft, sticky rubber of performance tires will get the power to the ground and stay planted when turning and stopping.
Track/competition tires for drag racing and road racing in dry conditions, like drag radials, have no tread or minimal tread and the softest rubber compound for maximum traction. Such tires are not legal for use on public roads and the soft compound means they don’t usually last very long. Some racing tires have just enough tread to make them DOT (Department of Transportation) legal for the street, but extensive street use is not advised because they will also wear quickly and the grooves are not really sufficient for driving in the rain. Performance summer tires are best for street use when ambient temperatures are above 40ºF. They have less space between tread blocks, shallower tread depth, fewer grooves, and commonly feature continuous, unbroken ribs to put more rubber on the road.
When shopping for performance summer tires you may see adjectives like “ultra”, “extreme”, and “max” used with the words “high performance”, which means such tires have softer rubber compound and are even stickier than regular performance summer tires. In addition to compound and tread optimized for maximum road grip, the low profile performance summer tires for late model vehicles with large diameter rims have shorter and stiffer sidewalls for less flex and more precise steering and handling. And even though the tread is shallower on performance summer tires, the tread design is optimized to expel water and prevent hydroplaning on wet summer roads. We offer performance summer tires in all of the top speed ratings including V (149 mph), Z (149 mph and above), W (168 mph) and Y (186 mph).
However, before choosing performance summer tires you should consider your driving conditions. It goes without saying that the tread design makes performance summer tires useless in snow, but the ambient temperature must also be taken into account. Because the tread compound was designed to perform in hot temperatures, when the mercury drops to 40ºF or below performance summer tires get hard and traction will suffer. More importantly, when the temperature drops below freezing a vehicle with performance summer tires should not be driven or even rolled as the rubber compound can crack, irreparably damaging the tires. If it never snows where you live and you rarely see temperatures below 40ºF, performance summer tires are a great choice, otherwise performance all season tires may be a better option.
All season tires are designed for a variety of year-round driving conditions, including light snow, so their tread has to be more aggressive and deeper, which means less rubber on the road and more flex than summer tires. But if the weather in your area dictates the need for all season tires it doesn’t mean you’ll be forced to drive your sports coupe or sedan conservatively. Performance all season tires have tread compound that will grip better on dry and wet roads than ordinary passenger all season tires, but of course the tradeoff for this is shorter tread life. They come in all of the popular diameters for late model performance cars so you get the benefit of stiffer, low profile sidewalls, and with speed ratings that coincide with modern performance car capabilities.
But if you live in an area that gets much more snow and ice than the occasional storm, and where the mercury routinely drops below freezing, instead of all season tires you need the superior snow and ice traction, and cold weather grip provided by winter/snow tires. However, this doesn’t mean you have to give up performance. Performance winter/snow tires come in sizes for all popular performance cars and trucks, and with the high speed ratings to match these vehicles’ speed capabilities. Like performance all season tires, performance winter/snow tires have more grip than their passenger-rated counterparts, albeit with shorter tread life. Performance winter/snow tires bear the mountain/snowflake symbol, indicating they deliver the highest levels of traction on snow, ice and in extreme cold.
Speaking of traction, if the OE rubber on your 4x4 truck, Jeep or SUV isn’t getting the job done when you venture off the pavement, check out our performance all terrain/off road/mud tires. Whether you’re charging across desert sands, over forest dirt trails, or through muck and mud, we have the performance tires that will provide the grab you need, with the toughness to withstand punishment leveled by the roughest landscape. And if your vintage car is rolling on bias-ply rubber, you can enjoy substantially improved acceleration, cornering, and braking with a set of our classic/muscle/retro radial tires. These tires are available with wide whitewalls, redlines, and raised white letters so you can have the authentic look you want, but with modern performance and ride quality.