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Performance Tires

Summer performance tires are engineered for responsive handling and maximum grip, delivering enhanced wet and dry traction. Performance-focused summer tires are the pinnacle of streetable tire technology, using specialized rubber compounds that excel in warm weather (but are not designed for winter use). The best summer tires balance peak performance with reasonable tread life for popular performance vehicles and brands, including Ford Mustang, BMW, Porsche, Audi, Tesla, and more.

We make installation of your new set of performance summer tires easy with a trusted network of 10,000-plus local tire shops near you. Or, opt for the ease of Tire Rack's Mobile Installation, which comes directly to you for simple, stress-free tire installation.

Category Performance Averages

Wet Traction

8.9
Dry Traction

8.9
Winter Performance All Season only

5.5
Ride Quality & Noise

6.8
Treadwear

5.3

Types of Performance Tires

Summer

Extreme Performance Summer Tires

Extreme Performance Summer tires are engineered for drivers who demand maximum grip and precision, including both on-track and on-road driving.

Max Performance Summer Tires

Max Performance Summer tires are the peak summer tires for enthusiasts wanting to maximize their sports car, coupe, or sedan’s performance.

Ultra High Performance Summer Tires

Ultra High Performance (UHP) Summer tires offer excellent grip, predictable handling, and reliable performance on warm dry or wet roads, and we stock and test the best of the best.

High Performance Summer Tires

High Performance Summer tires offer dependable handling for enthusiasts seeking good traction balanced with everyday drivability.

Street/Sport Truck Summer Tires

Street/Sport Truck Summer tires deliver warm-weather street performance for your high-powered truck or SUV.

All-Season

Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires

Ultra High Performance All-Season (UHPAS) tires offer the pinnacle in all-season versatility for sports cars and high-powered vehicles.

High Performance All-Season Tires

High Performance All-Season tires offer confident handling with year-round versatility for drivers of performance-focused sedans and coupes.

Street/Sport Truck All-Season Tires

Level up your high-powered pickup truck or SUV with our Street/Sport Truck All-Season tires.

From Our Test Track

Ultra High Performance vs. Max Performance Summer Tires – 2025 Test 3 (27:40)

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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We test tires on the road and on our specially designed track to simulate real-world dry and wet conditions. Independent, unbiased results to help inform your choice.

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