Max Performance Summer Tires

Designed to deliver the highest combination of dry and wet traction along with reasonable ride and treadwear. Not for winter conditions.

Not intended to be driven in snow or on ice, these technologically advanced ultra low profile, high speed tires combine computer developed designs, and unique materials with precision manufacturing techniques to provide an unsurpassed blend of dry and wet traction and handling.
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Category Performance Averages

  1. Wet Traction
    9
  2. Dry Traction
    9
  3. Winter Performance All Season only
    N/A
  4. Ride Quality & Noise
    7
  5. Treadwear
    5

Max Performance Summer Tire Features

Excellent Wet Traction

Excellent Wet Traction

Developed to maintain traction in rainy conditions, reducing slip and enhancing braking distances on damp roads.

Excellent Dry Traction

Excellent Dry Traction

Optimized for traction on dry pavement, providing secure contact with the road for enhanced stability and capable cornering.

Excellent Handling

Excellent Handling

Good balance and steering response allows you to position your vehicle precisely where, and when, you want it.

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From Our Test Track

Ultra High Performance vs. Max Performance Summer Tires – 2025 Test 327:40

When these two wildly popular summer performance categories go head-to-head, it gives us a deeper look into what truly separates them. That helps you find the best tire for what you prioritize, whether that be on-road comfort with sporty handling or if you’ll trade off some manners for even more handling. In a packed field, with new products and first-time tires in our revamped testing platform, there were sure to be some surprises…and there were! And as always starting in 2025, you’ll see last year’s results added into the mix to see where they all stand.

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