Do you need a sports car to slap on performance tyres? The answer is no, you do not!
Performance tyres have increased grip and traction compared to comfort or touring tyres, which means better handling and responsiveness while you drive.
While many brands guarantee 'performance', we have a fresh list of performance tyres you should strongly consider (you can also check out our performance tyre recommendations back in 2021).
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Drivers' Choice 2022
A common misconception is that the Pilot Sport 5 replaces the Pilot Sport 4S, but that isn't the case. This latest iteration replaces the Pilot Sport 4, designed to balance performance and refinement. The 4S, on the other hand, come in larger sizes and is more performance oriented.
Enhanced handling, responsiveness and precision are everything with the Pilot Sport 5, achieved with its Dynamic Response Technology - the Dual Sport Tread Design features on both sides of the tyre, catering to different driving instances. The inner side of the Pilot Sport 5 is designed with larger grooves aimed at improving aquaplaning resistance. The outer side features stiffer blocks, which should help handling and cornering.
The most notable change with the Pilot Sport 5 is wet performance. There's plenty of grip and traction for daily driving, giving you much more than you'd ever need.
Distributed By: Chin Seng Hin Pte Ltd
Contact number(s): 6861 6106
Website: http://chinsenghin.com/
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060+
The SP Sport Maxx 060+ is Dunlop's premium sports tyre, featuring a new asymmetric tread design that provides optimal road contact, high braking force, and improved cornering grip in wet and dry conditions.
This tyre is made from a revolutionary new compound that provides a longer life for the tyre without any compromise on grip and control. Save some money with up to a 40% longer lifespan than its predecessor.
Thanks to the new tread pattern and compound, the water evacuation grooves reduce hydroplaning by displacing any standing water on the road. Its high-stiffness shoulder blocks also allow maximum road contact and provide high braking force with excellent cornering grip.
With stylish sidewalls designed using the new Nano Black micro engraving technology, it makes the brand and model lettering stand out, boldly asserting that the tyres are genuinely Dunlop.
Distributed By: Toyotsu Binter Automotive Parts Pte Ltd
Contact number(s): 6345 7611
Website: https://toyotsubinter.com/
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
Designed in Europe, the Potenza Sport is Bridgestone's latest contender in the ultra-high-performance (UHP) tyre segment. It is developed for UHP sports cars, coupes and sedans for drivers who want to maximise their driving experience in any weather conditions.
Its tread pattern consists of five broad tread bands and four drainage channels. Carefully designed siping along the inner tread bands facilitates water drainage without compromising block stability.
The tyre's actual width is slightly broader than normal, giving it a squarish profile that increases its contact with the road. The Potenza Sport tracks straight and true when cruising, with a positive on-centre feel. It holds off the ABS trigger point higher than most tyres in its class during hard braking. It resists wheelspin impressively well, too.
Distributed By: Bridgestone Tyre Sales Singapore Pte Ltd
Contact number(s): 6540 4196
Website: www.bridgestone.com.sg/en
Yokohama Advan Fleva V701
The Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 comes with an aggressive tread design and road-hugging silica-infused compound to deliver high-performance in both wet and dry conditions. Its solid ribs offer increased block stiffness for high-speed stability, while its thread pattern ensures high hydroplaning resistance and quicker stops on wet roads.
Distributed By: YHI Corporation (S) Pte Ltd
Contact number(s): 6264 2155
Website: https://yhiautomotive.com.sg/
Pirelli P ZERO
If maximum cornering grip and performance on dry pavement is your priority, the Pirelli P ZERO is the tyre for you. The 'standalone' P ZEROs fits right in the middle of the performance lineup and promises to deliver a more than adequate mix of dry and wet performance, along with everyday usability, providing a comfortable, quiet ride.
Two steel belts combined with a nylon and aramid cord guard against deformation and add stability for enhanced high-speed handling, while a soft compound provides added grip at all speeds. It's available in sizes to fit rims from 17 to 22 inches.
If there's a tyre that allows you to drive with the utmost confidence, this is it.
Distributed By: Pirelli Asia Pte Ltd
Contact number(s): 6709 3106
Website: https://www.pirelli.com/tyres/en-sg/car/homepage
Giti Sport S2
GitiSport S2 is the successor of GitiSport S1, with a 5% improvement in wet and dry braking and handling. It comes with a huge 14% improvement in aquaplaning resistance, thanks to the brand-new tread compound designed using AdvanZtech.
Further design features include four or five longitudinal grooves, dependent on the tyre size, for exceptional water drainage, micro-sipes in the contact area for additional suction and grip effect, and an optimised pattern block geometry and pitch for low noise and driving comfort.
Overall, the Giti GitiSport S2 is an enjoyable tyre to drive, with a good blend of comfort and handling.
Distributed By: Giti Tire Global Trading Pte Ltd
Contact number(s): 6249 5399
Website: http://sg.giti.com/
Falken Azenis FK510
The Azenis FK510 incorporates advanced features to ensure top performance in wet conditions and superior protection from aquaplaning.
The tyre has a high negative tread ratio, high-volume circumferential grooves, and rounded shoulder contours. Numerous blade sipes (small cuts in the pattern blocks) optimise the footprint in cornering and cut through the water film on the road surface more effectively.
Falken's engineers have also developed the Azenis FK510 to reflect the vision of a cutting-edge pattern concept. The pattern created ensures consistent pressure distribution throughout the tyre footprint. Coined as Adaptive Constant Pressure (ACP), the technology used for this advanced pattern enhances braking performance, directional stability and driving dynamics.
The longitudinal grooves and enhanced sidewall flexibility of the Azenis FK510 provide a harmonious, balanced response, particularly in cornering and load changes.
Distributed By: Stamford Tyres
Contact number(s): 6262 3355
Website: www.stamfordtyres.com/Retail/
Continental SportContact 7
The Continental SportContact 7 is the successor to the popular SportContact 6. It offers improved wet and dry grip, better handling, and a longer tread life than SportContact 6.
Its tread pattern is designed to provide top-notch performance and significantly increase tyre mileage. It features a perfectly balanced interaction of a stiff, low-void pattern and the soft BlackChili compound developed by Continental. The BlackChili compound is a proprietary blend of synthetic and natural rubbers, as well as performance-enhancing additives, which is known for its excellent grip and durability. It is used in many of Continental's high-performance tyre lines and has been shown to provide 30% lower rolling resistance and 20% more grip than traditional tyre compounds, resulting in improved fuel efficiency and handling for vehicles.
With the SportContact7's adaptive pattern, you will experience safe and consistent handling on wet and dry roads, even at high speeds.
Distributed By: Stamford Tyres
Contact number(s): 6262 3355
Website: www.stamfordtyres.com/Retail/
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