4700 N Brandywine Dr
Peoria, IL
309.340.4981
Most stores are open nights and weekends
| Day(s) | Hours |
|---|---|
| MON-SUN: | 8:00am-5:00pm |
4700 N Brandywine Dr
Peoria, IL
309.340.4981
Most stores are open nights and weekends
| Day(s) | Hours |
|---|---|
| MON-SUN: | 8:00am-5:00pm |
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Learn the difference between touring tires and performance tires, and find out how to pick the best type of tire for you and your car.
Performance tires feature unique tread patterns, construction, and rubber compounds to enhance the all-around driving experience. These tires can improve your car’s racetrack-inspired features such as cornering abilities and reduced stopping distances. However, you may find that you’ll make small compromises in gas mileage, road noise, and tire lifespan in exchange for enhanced performance.
Increasingly popular performance tires are designed to provide owners of sports cars, sports coupes, exotic cars, and racing-style cars with improved handling response and traction. Most performance tires are designed for use in summer’s wet and dry conditions, but if you want performance features and all-season capabilities, Firestone Firehawk AS V2 offers the best of both worlds.
Touring tires are known for having a relatively wide tread, which allows them to make more surface contact with the road. Thanks to their design, they offer balanced handling along with a quiet, comfortable ride, and even good treadwear. Most touring tires sold in North America are all-season tires. All-season tires are designed to deliver great traction in wet and dry conditions—and sometimes in light snow! Our very own Firestone WeatherGrip tires are a great example of all-season tires made with weather-ready traction and long-lasting design.
Touring tires are ideal for sedans, minivans, SUVs, and other passenger vehicles. In general, they’re a reliable option if you drive a lot—whether that’s on your work-to-errand-to-school-pickup route (phew!) or if you’re getting ready for a cross-country road trip with the kids.
If you’re looking for a smooth ride, Bridgestone’s Turanza line of touring tires—especially the Turanza QuietTrack—is worth checking out. You won’t believe how peaceful your next road trip can be when your tires absorb road noise like Turanza touring tires do. (Though we’ve yet to invent tires that absorb backseat drivers’ road noises!)
How do you decide whether you should equip your car with touring tires or performance tires? Start by checking your vehicle manufacturer guidelines, then focus on your driving wants and needs. You're in the driver's seat! Let’s look at some of the deciding factors.
Performance Tires |
Touring Tires |
|
Temperature Limits |
Use in temperatures above 45°F, not for use in snowy and icy conditions |
Good for all-season use and handles well on most road conditions |
Sporty Performance |
Good control at high speeds with extra grip to shorten high-speed braking distance |
More standard vehicle performance |
Gas Mileage |
Less fuel efficient |
More fuel efficient |
Smooth Ride |
Smaller tread means there is more tire and road noise |
Larger tread makes your ride more comfortable, smoother, and quieter |
Lifespan |
Shorter tire lifespan |
Longer tire lifespan |
Handling |
Good traction and more precise control and turning ability |
Good traction for standard vehicle performance |
As you can see, neither touring tires nor performance tires fall into the one-tire-fits-all category. When you’re picking new tires, the rubber really meets the road once you determine what type of performance you want from your car and your tires—and from yourself as a driver.
Whether you know the exact type and model of tire you need or not, Tires Plus can help! Our experienced technicians can make recommendations for your situation so that you can make the final decision. Visit your local Tires Plus for some of the best tire prices around, plus free lifetime rotations when you buy tires at Tires Plus.
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