2026’s Best High Performance Tyres

Find out what makes the cut

When looking for the ultimate performance tyres, often you’re after a tyre that holds the road like no other. A tyre that performs at a level you thought impossible. Sometimes you may sacrifice durability or comfort but that’s okay. You’re willing to make a few sacrifices for outright performance.

Why not take a look at our list of top rated High Performance Tyres that scored well for dry performance? We can’t wait for you to leave your own review!

Michelin - PILOT SPORT 4 S
PILOT SPORT 4 S
Dry Performance
96%
81%
Overall rating, based on 34 reviews
Yokohama - ADVAN Sport V105
ADVAN Sport V105
Dry Performance
94%
81%
Overall rating, based on 32 reviews
Michelin - PILOT SPORT 4
PILOT SPORT 4
Dry Performance
94%
82%
Overall rating, based on 108 reviews
Michelin - PILOT SUPER SPORT
PILOT SUPER SPORT
Dry Performance
93%
78%
Overall rating, based on 19 reviews
Pirelli - CINTURATO™ P6™
CINTURATO™ P6™
Dry Performance
93%
81%
Overall rating, based on 24 reviews
Michelin - LATITUDE SPORT 3
LATITUDE SPORT 3
Dry Performance
91%
77%
Overall rating, based on 16 reviews
Maxxis - VS5
VS5
Dry Performance
90%
76%
Overall rating, based on 10 reviews
Dunlop - SP SPORT MAXX 050+
SP SPORT MAXX 050+
Dry Performance
89%
76%
Overall rating, based on 15 reviews
Continental - ContiSportContact 3
ContiSportContact 3
Dry Performance
89%
71%
Overall rating, based on 13 reviews
Michelin - PILOT SPORT 3
PILOT SPORT 3
Dry Performance
89%
81%
Overall rating, based on 24 reviews
Continental - ContiSportContact 5 SUV
ContiSportContact 5 SUV
Dry Performance
89%
73%
Overall rating, based on 43 reviews
Continental - ContiSportContact 5P
ContiSportContact 5P
Dry Performance
88%
72%
Overall rating, based on 22 reviews
Pirelli - P ZERO™
P ZERO™
Dry Performance
87%
70%
Overall rating, based on 70 reviews
Kumho Tyres - ECSTA PS71
ECSTA PS71
Dry Performance
87%
71%
Overall rating, based on 19 reviews
Continental - MaxContact MC6
MaxContact MC6
Dry Performance
87%
72%
Overall rating, based on 25 reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

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What should my tyre pressure be?
Under inflated tyres may cause premature wear and pose a potential hazard to yourself and other road users. Regularly checking your tyre pressure is the best way to ensure that your tyres don’t dip too far below their optimal PSI (pounds per square inch, or the amount of gassy stuff you’ve got in your tyres). Read more
When do I need new tyres?
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Load Ratings
The load rating, or load index, is an assigned number (ranging from 0 to 279) that tells you what the heaviest load is that your vehicle’s tyres can manage. Read more

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