How to Know if the Right Performance Tires are Suited for Your Car

If you are not sure if performance tires are the right fit for you, then consider your priorities, not just your wants. Different drivers have different needs in their vehicles. The tires you will choose can impact the performance.

Here are some things to consider when planning to upgrade to performance tires:

• If you are looking for the foremost precise handling with improved grip and responsiveness.
• If you don’t mind making minor sacrifices in gas mileage, ride comfort, and tire lifespan to gain control on the road.
• If you don’t want to go from Point A to Point B, but wish to experience heightened driving style.

If your answer to all these what-ifs is “yes”, then you should get performance tires. Call us and we’ll make sure you get the best tires for your driving style.

Before Getting Performance Tires…

Just like the top speed of your speedometer, the tire speed ratings are always above legal speed limits but are not a permission slip to drive fast. We do not recommend driving faster or unsafely no matter what you drive.

What are tire speed ratings, and how are they used? The letter symbols are used to designate the speed rating of the tire that is determined by standardized laboratory tests. They were initially used for sports cars many years ago, especially those from Europe.

Vehicle manufacturers use tire speed ratings to ensure the compatibility of the tires and the vehicle. Generally, the higher the speed rating of a tire, the more it is durable and has good performance.

To find the recommended tire speed rating, check the owner’s manual. Tire manufacturers mark the letter speed symbol on the sidewall in the service description code.