High performance tires are specifically designed for high speed and the need to maintain traction, as well as provide superlative braking characteristics, which are needed due to high speed. The issue with high performance tires is that they can be costly, so an intermediate tire was developed, the touring tire which offers reduced performance and safety features but also comes at a reduced price.
The question is which one should you choose?
The first issue to decide is whether you need to own several sets of tires. Most of us don't - we are quite happy to go along with just the one set, but if you have an eye on optimizing performance and lengthening the life of your tires, you can invest in more than one set of tires. Why would you need more than one set of tires? The answer is simple - because different tire types work better depending on the seasonal road conditions.
The next issue to decide is whether to opt for performance or touring tires. The major difference between the two types of tire is that touring tires are designed for all-season use, whereas performance tires should not be used in wintry, snowy conditions as they wear more quickly and their performance rapidly degrades. Conversely, high performance tires provide for optimal handling and braking performance as well as coping with high speeds much better. Touring tires are quieter and the ride they provide is less hard than a performance tire, but if you drive your car at the limit and don't care about road noise, then performance tires are for you.
High performance tires will also wear out faster than a touring tire. The reason is because the greater the grip the tire provides, then the greater the friction and this in turn translates into increased tire wear.
Be careful over tire designations. High performance tires are prefixed with a letter to indicate their performance range - but two letters, "S" and "T", may look like high performance tires but that is really all they are - lookalikes.
Cost may also factor into the equation because high performance tires are more expensive. The typical range for a performance tire is from $50 to several hundreds of dollars for each tire. Touring tires are designed and marketed with "family" budgets in mind, so you are likely to get a better deal on touring tires than you will from performance tires. You also should consider that you get what you pay for; paying $50 for a high performance tire is not going to buy you a quality piece of automotive kit!
Ultimately, the decision comes down to what you are driving and how you are driving, together with your budget. If you can afford high performance tires and don't mind changing them out come the Fall, then go ahead and enjoy them. High performance tires look better, they give a superb driving feel which is stiff and ultra responsive and at high speeds you coast along very smoothly. If you are not a hard charger, and enjoy comfortable noise levels at a civilized (or legal) speed, and don't want the hassle of tire swap outs, then touring tires will suit you and your budget better.
The question is which one should you choose?
The first issue to decide is whether you need to own several sets of tires. Most of us don't - we are quite happy to go along with just the one set, but if you have an eye on optimizing performance and lengthening the life of your tires, you can invest in more than one set of tires. Why would you need more than one set of tires? The answer is simple - because different tire types work better depending on the seasonal road conditions.
The next issue to decide is whether to opt for performance or touring tires. The major difference between the two types of tire is that touring tires are designed for all-season use, whereas performance tires should not be used in wintry, snowy conditions as they wear more quickly and their performance rapidly degrades. Conversely, high performance tires provide for optimal handling and braking performance as well as coping with high speeds much better. Touring tires are quieter and the ride they provide is less hard than a performance tire, but if you drive your car at the limit and don't care about road noise, then performance tires are for you.
High performance tires will also wear out faster than a touring tire. The reason is because the greater the grip the tire provides, then the greater the friction and this in turn translates into increased tire wear.
Be careful over tire designations. High performance tires are prefixed with a letter to indicate their performance range - but two letters, "S" and "T", may look like high performance tires but that is really all they are - lookalikes.
Cost may also factor into the equation because high performance tires are more expensive. The typical range for a performance tire is from $50 to several hundreds of dollars for each tire. Touring tires are designed and marketed with "family" budgets in mind, so you are likely to get a better deal on touring tires than you will from performance tires. You also should consider that you get what you pay for; paying $50 for a high performance tire is not going to buy you a quality piece of automotive kit!
Ultimately, the decision comes down to what you are driving and how you are driving, together with your budget. If you can afford high performance tires and don't mind changing them out come the Fall, then go ahead and enjoy them. High performance tires look better, they give a superb driving feel which is stiff and ultra responsive and at high speeds you coast along very smoothly. If you are not a hard charger, and enjoy comfortable noise levels at a civilized (or legal) speed, and don't want the hassle of tire swap outs, then touring tires will suit you and your budget better.
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