Summer Tires
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- CONTINENTAL TIRES®CONTISPORTCONTACT 6CONTISPORTCONTACT 6 Tires by CONTINENTAL TIRES®. Season: Summer. Type: Performance, EV. The SportContact 6 tire is designed to meet the demands of the most powerful and sportiest vehicles. This original equipment ultra-high performance...Tuned for original equipment applicationsResponsive handling and steering at any speed$217.91 - $547.27
- PIRELLI TIRES®P ZERO PZ4P ZERO PZ4 Tires by PIRELLI TIRES®. Season: Summer. Type: Performance, EV. The Pirelli P ZERO™ is the unique Ultra High Performance tire that combines Pirelli's knowledge gained from competitive Motorsport and Pirelli's alliance with...Customized Outer Tread DesignCustomized Inner Tread Design$172.24 - $1,242.42
- PIRELLI TIRES®CINTURATO P7 (RUN FLAT)CINTURATO P7 (RUN FLAT) Tires by PIRELLI TIRES®. Season: Summer. Type: Fuel Efficient, EV, Run Flat. The Pirelli CINTURATO P7 is the right choice for drivers looking for a high performance and eco-compatible tire for medium and...Optimized Tread DesignCompact Central Blocks$189.46 - $483.12
- ATTURO®AZ850AZ850 Tires by ATTURO®. Season: Summer. Type: Performance, Truck / SUV, EV. The AZ850 is a performance tire designed for the modern SUV, Cross Over and Sport Truck. Designed to take advantage of the increased power and handling ability...The large outer tread block is designed with a rigid and strengthened block to maintain integrity under hard corneringThe finely sliced inner tread block is designed to reduce noise and allow dispersion of water$97.99 - $267.03
- TOYO TIRES®PROXES SPORTPROXES SPORT Tires by TOYO TIRES®. Season: Summer. Type: Performance. 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 while still...Dynamic taper design grips the road for improved contact and handlingEnhanced wet and dry braking$129.48 - $390.08
- TOYO TIRES®PROXES R1RPROXES R1R Tires by TOYO TIRES®. Season: Summer. Type: Performance. This present day tire is designed for serious street driving in sports coupes and sedans. An aggressive, arrowhead tread design, extra wide footprint, high-grip...Silica-Reinforced, High-Grip Tread CompoundUnidirectional Arrowhead Tread Design$153.41 - $301.10
- MICHELIN TIRES®PILOT SUPER SPORTPILOT SUPER SPORT Tires by MICHELIN TIRES®. Season: Summer. Type: Performance. Get this premium-grade Michelin Pilot Super Sport tire to enjoy the exhilaration of driving Michelin’s best performing street tire! Born from endurance...Born from Endurance RacingUltimate Precision Handling$213.99 - $649.69
- MICHELIN TIRES®PILOT SPORT CUP 2PILOT SPORT CUP 2 Tires by MICHELIN TIRES®. Season: Summer. Type: Performance, Track / Competition. Make the most out of your sports car with the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2, a tire designed for the track and approved for on-road use!...Race-inspired design to provide faster circuit timesAdvanced Bi-Compound technology to ensure precision steering and excellent dry traction on tight corners$382.40 - $778.25
- CONTINENTAL TIRES®CONTIPREMIUMCONTACT 6CONTIPREMIUMCONTACT 6 Tires by CONTINENTAL TIRES®. Season: Summer. Type: Performance, EV. The ContiPremiumContact 6 is an excellent premium touring tire designed using innovative tread technology that provides superior braking...3D groves for outstanding tractionImproved braking performance and acceleration$150.32 - $581.82
- CONTINENTAL TIRES®CONTISPORTCONTACT 5PCONTISPORTCONTACT 5P Tires by CONTINENTAL TIRES®. Season: Summer. Type: Performance. The ContiSportContact 5P tire is designed with the most prestigious sports cars, performance sedans, and coupes in mind. Thanks to the special...Excellent grip in dry and wet conditions.Outstanding braking performance at any speed.$222.85 - $536.18
- PIRELLI TIRES®P ZERO TROFEO RP ZERO TROFEO R Tires by PIRELLI TIRES®. Season: Summer. Type: Performance, Track / Competition. Developed for racetrack use on dry asphalt, these tires deliver even greater, more consistent performance - on the occasion of Track Days -...Inner area and longitudinal grooves respond to the critical issues of wet surfaces and aquaplaning.Wide central ribs reduce the stress of accelerating/braking and deliver precise trajectories.$146.75 - $1,032.02
- PIRELLI TIRES®SCORPION VERDESCORPION VERDE Tires by PIRELLI TIRES®. Season: Summer. Type: Truck / SUV, EV. The Pirelli SCORPION VERDE™ is the ideal choice for SUVs and crossovers. The SCORPION VERDE™ has been created to take advantage of the most innovative...Optimized Profile and Innovative MaterialsDedicated Shoulder Profile$196.39 - $489.12
- PIRELLI TIRES®P ZERO PZ4 (RUN FLAT)P ZERO PZ4 (RUN FLAT) Tires by PIRELLI TIRES®. Season: Summer. Type: Performance, Run Flat. The Pirelli P ZERO™ is the unique Ultra High Performance tire that combines Pirelli's knowledge gained from competitive Motorsport and...Customized Outer Tread DesignCustomized Inner Tread Design$282.80 - $705.91
- YOKOHAMA®ADVAN APEX V601ADVAN APEX V601 Tires by YOKOHAMA®. Season: Summer. Type: Performance. Built upon the legacy of the A008, AVS Intermediate and the AVS Sport. 100 years of experience rolled into one tire designed to conquer the U.S. roads—introducing...Latest generation drive axle tyreDelivering superb traction in all weather conditions$199.14 - $425.72
- TOYO TIRES®PROXES RRPROXES RR Tires by TOYO TIRES®. Season: Summer. Type: Performance, Track / Competition. Competitions Only tire developed for driving enthusiasts who compete in road racing and track attack events where high levels of grip in dry...Racing tread compound increases grip and improves lap timesReinforced sidewall and high-modulus bead filler provide excellent steering response and feedback$220.58 - $480.57
- NITTO®NT05NT05 Tires by NITTO®. Season: Summer. Type: Performance, Track / Competition. This is a max performance tire that was developed through extensive computer simulation modeling and on-track testing. These rigorous development procedures...Dry PerformancePredictable Cornering$125.00 - $477.00
- NITTO®NT01NT01 Tires by NITTO®. Season: Summer. Type: Performance, Track / Competition. This car tire is a DOT-compliant dry competition radial designed with the weekend road racer in mind. The compound was developed to provide the best balance...ConsistencyCompetition Performance$170.00 - $551.00
- LIONHART®LH-ELEVENLH-ELEVEN Tires by LIONHART®. Season: Summer. Type: Performance. The NEW Lionhart LH-Eleven UHP tire features a unique asymmetrical tread design which incorporates multiple slits and sipes synergized with the multi tread corrugation...Reliable traction in multiple driving conditionsInnovative construction$85.63 - $142.30
- BFGOODRICH®G-FORCE™ SPORT COMP-2™G-FORCE™ SPORT COMP-2™ Tires by BFGOODRICH®. Season: Summer. Type: Performance. Accelerate faster, corner harder & brake shorter for next-level control and next-level fun on the street. This tire features best dry traction vs. the...Sport Design TreadCOMP-2 Compound$177.35 - $326.87
- MICHELIN TIRES®LATITUDE SPORT 3LATITUDE SPORT 3 Tires by MICHELIN TIRES®. Season: Summer. Type: Truck / SUV, Fuel Efficient. Make every ride a safe and enjoyable experience by outfitting your SUV or Crossover with ultra high performance Michelin Latitude Sport 3...Designed to offer exceptional traction on both wet and dry surfacesVariable thickness sipes for enhanced rolling resistance$186.09 - $471.62
- MICHELIN TIRES®PILOT SPORT 4PILOT SPORT 4 Tires by MICHELIN TIRES®. Season: Summer. Type: Performance. Translate your decisions onto the road and enjoy many miles of sheer driving with the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tire! Featuring a hybrid belt of aramid and nylon...Dynamic Response technology for enhanced handling, steering and longevityMulti-compound construction for superior wet and dry performance$191.70 - $667.99
- MICHELIN TIRES®PRIMACY 3 ZP (RUN FLAT)PRIMACY 3 ZP (RUN FLAT) Tires by MICHELIN TIRES®. Season: Summer. Type: Truck / SUV, Fuel Efficient, Run Flat. Enjoy precise handling, no matter whether it’s raining or a sunny day, with the Michelin Primacy 3 tire! It combines a new...Unique tread design and new rubber compound for superior wet performanceMichelin Comfort Control technology for reduced vibrations and road noise$218.99 - $465.54
- MICHELIN TIRES®PILOT SPORT 4 (RUN FLAT)PILOT SPORT 4 (RUN FLAT) Tires by MICHELIN TIRES®. Season: Summer. Type: Performance, Run Flat. Unleash your vehicle’s untapped potential with the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tire! Derived from the legendary Michelin Pilot Super Sport,...Dynamic Response technology for enhanced handling, steering and longevityMulti-compound construction for superior wet and dry performance$228.40 - $523.82
- MICHELIN TIRES®PRIMACY 3PRIMACY 3 Tires by MICHELIN TIRES®. Season: Summer. Type: Truck / SUV, Fuel Efficient. Enjoy precise handling, no matter whether it’s raining or a sunny day, with the Michelin Primacy 3 tire! It combines a new patented rubber tread...Unique tread design and new rubber compound for superior wet performanceMichelin Comfort Control technology for reduced vibrations and road noise$235.41 - $432.13
- MICHELIN TIRES®PILOT SPORT PS3PILOT SPORT PS3 Tires by MICHELIN TIRES®. Season: Summer. Type: Truck / SUV. Looking for big, grippy tires that will help the car hook up and transfer all of that power to the pavement? There’s no better choice than the Michelin Pilot...Acclaimed by world leading car manufacturersWet Traction$237.13 - $493.99
- MICHELIN TIRES®PILOT SPORT 4 SUVPILOT SPORT 4 SUV Tires by MICHELIN TIRES®. Season: Summer. Type: Truck / SUV. The MICHELIN Pilot Sport 4 SUV tire, specially made for premium SUVs, provides you with excellent handling and a comfortable driving experience.Acclaimed by world leading car manufacturersWet Traction$248.60 - $976.14
- MICHELIN TIRES®PILOT SPORT PS2PILOT SPORT PS2 Tires by MICHELIN TIRES®. Season: Summer. Type: Performance. Looking for big, grippy tires that will help the car hook up and transfer all of that power to the pavement? There’s no better choice than the Michelin Pilot...Inspired by our experience in Formula OneIncres the area of tread in contact with the road as cornering force increases$262.74 - $657.27
- MICHELIN TIRES®PILOT SPORT CUP 2 CONNECT (240)PILOT SPORT CUP 2 CONNECT (240) Tires by MICHELIN TIRES®. Season: Summer. Type: Performance, Track / Competition. Make the most out of your sports car with the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 connect (240), a tire designed for the track and...Race-inspired design to provide faster circuit timesAdvanced Bi-Compound technology to ensure precision steering and excellent dry traction on tight corners$284.41 - $938.32
- MICHELIN TIRES®PILOT SPORT 4 S (RUN FLAT)PILOT SPORT 4 S (RUN FLAT) Tires by MICHELIN TIRES®. Season: Summer. Type: Performance, Run Flat. Unleash your vehicle’s untapped potential with the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S tire! Derived from the legendary Michelin Pilot Super Sport,...Dynamic Response technology for enhanced handling, steering and longevityMulti-compound construction for superior wet and dry performance$293.99 - $633.99
- MICHELIN TIRES®LATITUDE SPORTLATITUDE SPORT Tires by MICHELIN TIRES®. Season: Summer. Type: Truck / SUV. Make your crossover or SUV perform better by outfitting it with superior Michelin Latitude Sport tires! Designed with performance in mind, these tires...Robust, long-lasting design for dedicated SUV road drivingUltimate Wet Traction and Dry Grip$319.73 - $545.68
Dedicated winter/snow tires are the most effective for driving in heavy snow, ice and extreme cold, but once the mercury rises and the last of the ice and snow has disappeared you could be better off switching to a summer tire rather than an all season tire. All season tires are a compromise, and the same trade-offs that make them less than ideal for winter weather also work against them when the weather heats up. If you run winter/snow tires and switch to different tires at the end of the season, or live in an area where it never snows, a set of summer tires may be right for your vehicle.
All season tires are the most popular tires for a reason – they provide satisfactory year round performance under the conditions most drivers experience, enabling vehicle owners to only need one set of tires. Their tread depth and pattern can handle light snow, and the rubber compound stays flexible at lower temperatures for better grip. But when the snow gets deep and the mercury really drops, that tread is inadequate and the rubber is too stiff to provide the needed traction. But all season tires also reveal their limitations at the opposite temperature extremes and conditions.
An all season tire tread pattern designed for moderate traction in light snow is at the same time not as effective when maximum grip is desired on dry and wet roads. Tread that is by necessity more aggressive for driving in snow, with blocks that are widely spaced and numerous voids and grooves, means less rubber contact with the road. In contrast, summer tires have less space between tread blocks, shallower tread depth, and fewer grooves, plus they commonly feature continuous, unbroken ribs, all of which puts more rubber on the road, and that means better traction and grip for cornering, braking, and acceleration. And even though summer tires have shallower grooves, their tread design is optimized to expel water and prevent hydroplaning on wet summer roads.
But tread design is only part of the reason for summer tires’ superior grip and performance on both dry and wet roads in warm ambient temperatures. All season tires are also popular because of their long tread life, and to be sure tires that last many thousands of miles are easy on the wallet. However, for all season tires to last long their rubber compound has to be harder than summer tires, which means less traction. The softer rubber compound of summer tires makes them stickier so you get maximum grip and optimal performance when you mash the accelerator, push it hard in the corners, or stand on the brakes, and this compound improves grip in both dry and wet conditions. The tradeoff, of course, is shorter tread life, but if performance is most important, summer tires are the way to roll.
Before choosing summer tires you should consider your driving conditions. It goes without saying that the tread design makes summer tires virtually 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 summer tires get hard and traction will suffer. More importantly, when the temperature drops below freezing a vehicle with 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, summer tires are a great choice. But if it gets colder and there’s a chance of encountering the white stuff, all season tires may make more sense.
Summer tires are synonymous with performance tires, and we have an extensive selection, including low profile designs for late model cars and trucks, in large diameters and with the top speed ratings. If you want tires that are even stickier, check out our drag radials and track/competition tires for road racing. Our summer tires for trucks, SUVs, CUVs and commercial vehicles combine dry and wet road traction proficiency with the rugged construction needed by larger and heavier vehicles. Choose from tread patterns optimized for highway use to all terrain tires that are sure-footed on and off road. And if you have a collector car and want to upgrade to modern ride and performance, we offer summer radial tires with classic sidewalls including wide white walls, red lines, and raised white letters.