{"id":14943,"date":"2023-07-11T09:18:59","date_gmt":"2023-07-11T09:18:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gotire.com\/?p=14943"},"modified":"2024-05-03T08:30:10","modified_gmt":"2024-05-03T08:30:10","slug":"performance-tires-vs-touring-tires","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/performance-tires-vs-touring-tires\/","title":{"rendered":"Performance Tires vs Touring Tires: How Are They Different?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Our customers are often confused about touring and performance tires: many of them think they are the same. But these are two absolutely different tire categories. Buying the wrong kind will affect your driving in a bad way. Tread, handling, responsiveness, control, and more\u2014are all affected by this choice. Make sure to read the full article to not just know the differences but how to know which one is right for you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/gotire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1.Performance-Tires-vs-Touring-Tires.-How-Are-They-Different_.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/gotire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1.Performance-Tires-vs-Touring-Tires.-How-Are-They-Different_.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-14944\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27681%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20681%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27681%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1.Performance-Tires-vs-Touring-Tires.-How-Are-They-Different_-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1.Performance-Tires-vs-Touring-Tires.-How-Are-They-Different_-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1.Performance-Tires-vs-Touring-Tires.-How-Are-They-Different_-400x266.webp 400w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1.Performance-Tires-vs-Touring-Tires.-How-Are-They-Different_-600x399.webp 600w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1.Performance-Tires-vs-Touring-Tires.-How-Are-They-Different_-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1.Performance-Tires-vs-Touring-Tires.-How-Are-They-Different_-800x532.webp 800w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1.Performance-Tires-vs-Touring-Tires.-How-Are-They-Different_.webp 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Performance and touring tires have major differences in tread, handling, responsiveness, control, and more<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Touring Tires vs. Performance Tires<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main difference in each type of tire is in their possible applications. When touring or long-distance driving over several days or even weeks, we need tires that will take care of us over the long haul. But if we are more focused on the performance element of our tires, then things such as durability and a comfortable ride can go out the window. Let&#8217;s break down each tire specifically to see what each brings to the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Touring tires<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/gotire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2.Touring-tires.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/gotire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2.Touring-tires.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-14945\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27574%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20574%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27574%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2.Touring-tires-200x112.webp 200w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2.Touring-tires-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2.Touring-tires-400x224.webp 400w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2.Touring-tires-600x336.webp 600w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2.Touring-tires-768x431.webp 768w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2.Touring-tires-800x448.webp 800w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2.Touring-tires.webp 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Touring tires offer a smooth, quiet, comfortable ride with balanced handling<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Imagine you are on a long road trip, cruising down Highway 101 in a convertible with a blissful week of driving ahead of you. Or maybe you&#8217;re used to driving long distances every day for work or even to and from work. Either way, a touring tire might be right for you. Touring tires are designed to have a wide tread which provides a larger contact surface with the road. This gives them a smooth, quiet, comfortable ride with balanced handling. This is going to make a big difference after several hours, or several hundred miles, of driving. You won&#8217;t have to hear the high whine or loud rumbling of other tires. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most touring tires are manufactured as all-season tires, so they&#8217;ll give you good traction in wet or dry conditions throughout most of the year. A touring tire is designed to give drivers a smooth ride, and because of this, they improve a vehicle&#8217;s fuel economy. They also hold up very well over time, giving you a great driving experience even at high mileage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 benefits of touring tires<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A quiet, comfortable ride<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good fuel economy and durability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-season tires that provide traction in wet and dry conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A great choice for sedans, SUVs, and minivans<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Performance tires<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/gotire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/3.Performance-tires.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/gotire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/3.Performance-tires.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-14946\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27574%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20574%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27574%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/3.Performance-tires-200x112.webp 200w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/3.Performance-tires-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/3.Performance-tires-400x224.webp 400w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/3.Performance-tires-600x336.webp 600w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/3.Performance-tires-768x431.webp 768w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/3.Performance-tires-800x448.webp 800w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/3.Performance-tires.webp 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Performance tires offer increased handling, traction, braking, and steering performance<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now imagine you are driving around a race track, gritting your teeth as you pull your vehicle through a turn. Or maybe you&#8217;ve seen one too many Fast and Furious movies, and now you have an insatiable need for speed. If this is the case, then a set of performance tires might be what you&#8217;re looking for. Performance tires are built for just that: high performance. They have a lower treadwear rating, which means that the tread has a better grip on the road. This is thanks to special rubber compounds in the tire, making them extra sticky, which is good when your car has a case of Tokyo Drift. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A set of performance tires is going to give you increased handling, traction, braking, and steering performance. But all that performance comes with some negatives. These tires will wear out much quicker than a set of touring tires or even just regular all-season tires. All that sticking doesn&#8217;t do wonders for your fuel economy either. And lastly, they&#8217;ll be loud and fairly uncomfortable, especially compared to a touring tire. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 benefits of performance tires<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improved handling, steering, braking, and more<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low treadwear rating, which means increased grip<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loud, uncomfortable, poor fuel economy, low mileage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Great for sports cars, coupes, and racecars<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Choosing the right tires for you<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/gotire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/14.Compare-Touring-vs-Performance.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/gotire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/14.Compare-Touring-vs-Performance.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-15406\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27681%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20681%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27681%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/14.Compare-Touring-vs-Performance-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/14.Compare-Touring-vs-Performance-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/14.Compare-Touring-vs-Performance-400x266.webp 400w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/14.Compare-Touring-vs-Performance-600x399.webp 600w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/14.Compare-Touring-vs-Performance-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/14.Compare-Touring-vs-Performance-800x532.webp 800w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/14.Compare-Touring-vs-Performance.webp 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Key differences of performance and touring tires<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you can&#8217;t decide which kind of tire is right for you, consider the driving you most often do first. If you have a long commute, generally drive long distances, or prefer to spend your vacation time on road trips, then touring tires might be the best choice for you. If you still can&#8217;t decide the kind of car that you drive could also give you a clue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If, on the other hand, you drive a sports car, and things like comfort and quiet don&#8217;t matter as much to you, then performance tires might be the way to go. If you&#8217;re looking for more control while driving and like to make fast, tight turns, then consider this a sign that performance tires might be in your future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Touring tires Guide: GoTire recommended<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, at your local tire shop or store, there are probably many options for you to choose from. Of course they range in abilities as well as price but we&#8217;ve narrowed down the search for you by recommending some of our favorites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Michelin Primacy Tour A\/S<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/gotire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/4.Michelin-Primacy-Tour-A_S.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/gotire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/4.Michelin-Primacy-Tour-A_S.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-14947\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27681%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20681%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27681%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/4.Michelin-Primacy-Tour-A_S-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/4.Michelin-Primacy-Tour-A_S-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/4.Michelin-Primacy-Tour-A_S-400x266.webp 400w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/4.Michelin-Primacy-Tour-A_S-600x399.webp 600w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/4.Michelin-Primacy-Tour-A_S-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/4.Michelin-Primacy-Tour-A_S-800x532.webp 800w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/4.Michelin-Primacy-Tour-A_S.webp 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Continental TrueContact Tour<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/gotire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/5.Continental-TrueContact-Tour-1.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/gotire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/5.Continental-TrueContact-Tour-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-14948\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27681%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20681%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27681%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/5.Continental-TrueContact-Tour-1-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/5.Continental-TrueContact-Tour-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/5.Continental-TrueContact-Tour-1-400x266.webp 400w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/5.Continental-TrueContact-Tour-1-600x399.webp 600w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/5.Continental-TrueContact-Tour-1-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/5.Continental-TrueContact-Tour-1-800x532.webp 800w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/5.Continental-TrueContact-Tour-1.webp 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/gotire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/6.Bridgestone-Turanza-QuietTrack-1.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/gotire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/6.Bridgestone-Turanza-QuietTrack-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-14949\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27681%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20681%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27681%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/6.Bridgestone-Turanza-QuietTrack-1-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/6.Bridgestone-Turanza-QuietTrack-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/6.Bridgestone-Turanza-QuietTrack-1-400x266.webp 400w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/6.Bridgestone-Turanza-QuietTrack-1-600x399.webp 600w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/6.Bridgestone-Turanza-QuietTrack-1-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/6.Bridgestone-Turanza-QuietTrack-1-800x532.webp 800w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/6.Bridgestone-Turanza-QuietTrack-1.webp 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cooper CS5 Ultra Touring<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/gotire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/7.Cooper-CS5-Ultra-Touring.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/gotire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/7.Cooper-CS5-Ultra-Touring.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-14950\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27681%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20681%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27681%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/7.Cooper-CS5-Ultra-Touring-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/7.Cooper-CS5-Ultra-Touring-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/7.Cooper-CS5-Ultra-Touring-400x266.webp 400w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/7.Cooper-CS5-Ultra-Touring-600x399.webp 600w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/7.Cooper-CS5-Ultra-Touring-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/7.Cooper-CS5-Ultra-Touring-800x532.webp 800w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/7.Cooper-CS5-Ultra-Touring.webp 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/gotire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/8.Pirelli-P4-Four-Seasons-Plus.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/gotire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/8.Pirelli-P4-Four-Seasons-Plus.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-14951\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27681%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20681%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27681%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/8.Pirelli-P4-Four-Seasons-Plus-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/8.Pirelli-P4-Four-Seasons-Plus-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/8.Pirelli-P4-Four-Seasons-Plus-400x266.webp 400w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/8.Pirelli-P4-Four-Seasons-Plus-600x399.webp 600w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/8.Pirelli-P4-Four-Seasons-Plus-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/8.Pirelli-P4-Four-Seasons-Plus-800x532.webp 800w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/8.Pirelli-P4-Four-Seasons-Plus.webp 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Performance tires Guide: GoTire recommended<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Michelin Pilot Sport 5<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/gotire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/9.Michelin-Pilot-Sport-4S.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/gotire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/9.Michelin-Pilot-Sport-4S.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-14952\" style=\"width:1170px;height:681px\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27681%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20681%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27681%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/9.Michelin-Pilot-Sport-4S-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/9.Michelin-Pilot-Sport-4S-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/9.Michelin-Pilot-Sport-4S-400x266.webp 400w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/9.Michelin-Pilot-Sport-4S-600x399.webp 600w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/9.Michelin-Pilot-Sport-4S-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/9.Michelin-Pilot-Sport-4S-800x532.webp 800w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/9.Michelin-Pilot-Sport-4S.webp 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yokohama Advan V-107<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/gotire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/10.Yokohama-Advan-Sport-V107.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/gotire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/10.Yokohama-Advan-Sport-V107.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-14953\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27681%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20681%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27681%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/10.Yokohama-Advan-Sport-V107-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/10.Yokohama-Advan-Sport-V107-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/10.Yokohama-Advan-Sport-V107-400x266.webp 400w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/10.Yokohama-Advan-Sport-V107-600x399.webp 600w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/10.Yokohama-Advan-Sport-V107-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/10.Yokohama-Advan-Sport-V107-800x532.webp 800w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/10.Yokohama-Advan-Sport-V107.webp 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toyo Proxes R1R<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/gotire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/11.Toyo-Proxes-R888R-GG.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/gotire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/11.Toyo-Proxes-R888R-GG.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-14954\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27681%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20681%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27681%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/11.Toyo-Proxes-R888R-GG-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/11.Toyo-Proxes-R888R-GG-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/11.Toyo-Proxes-R888R-GG-400x266.webp 400w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/11.Toyo-Proxes-R888R-GG-600x399.webp 600w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/11.Toyo-Proxes-R888R-GG-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/11.Toyo-Proxes-R888R-GG-800x532.webp 800w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/11.Toyo-Proxes-R888R-GG.webp 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Continental Sportcontact 7<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/gotire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/12.Continental-SportContact-6.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/gotire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/12.Continental-SportContact-6.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-14955\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27681%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20681%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27681%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/12.Continental-SportContact-6-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/12.Continental-SportContact-6-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/12.Continental-SportContact-6-400x266.webp 400w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/12.Continental-SportContact-6-600x399.webp 600w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/12.Continental-SportContact-6-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/12.Continental-SportContact-6-800x532.webp 800w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/12.Continental-SportContact-6.webp 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Falken The Azenis RT615K+<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/gotire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/13.Falken-Azenis-RT-660.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/gotire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/13.Falken-Azenis-RT-660.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-14956\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27681%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20681%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27681%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/13.Falken-Azenis-RT-660-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/13.Falken-Azenis-RT-660-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/13.Falken-Azenis-RT-660-400x266.webp 400w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/13.Falken-Azenis-RT-660-600x399.webp 600w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/13.Falken-Azenis-RT-660-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/13.Falken-Azenis-RT-660-800x532.webp 800w, https:\/\/gotire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/13.Falken-Azenis-RT-660.webp 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-block-coblocks-faq__title\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question\" itemprop=\"name\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__content\"><strong>Which tires are better, performance or touring tires?<\/strong><\/div><svg fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19.39 14.99l-1.41 1.41L12 10.43 6.02 16.4l-1.41-1.41L12 7.6l7.39 7.39z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s difficult to say which is better than the other. They each have different applications and abilities. Check out the &#8220;Choosing the right tires for you&#8221; section to learn more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question\" itemprop=\"name\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__content\"><strong>Which type of tires are better for highway driving?<\/strong><\/div><svg fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19.39 14.99l-1.41 1.41L12 10.43 6.02 16.4l-1.41-1.41L12 7.6l7.39 7.39z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Touring tires are going to outperform almost all other tires on the highway. Better fuel economy, a long life span, along with a quiet, comfortable ride make them an ideal choice for highway driving.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question\" itemprop=\"name\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__content\"><strong>Which tires are more expensive, performance or touring tires?<\/strong><\/div><svg fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19.39 14.99l-1.41 1.41L12 10.43 6.02 16.4l-1.41-1.41L12 7.6l7.39 7.39z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both kinds of tires come in a wide variety of options and price ranges. 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