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!

Pirelli - P ZERO™ ROSSO
P ZERO™ ROSSO
Dry Performance
86%
79%
Overall rating, based on 10 reviews
Yokohama - BluEarth AE50
BluEarth AE50
Dry Performance
86%
75%
Overall rating, based on 31 reviews
Maxxis - HP5 PREMITRA
HP5 PREMITRA
Dry Performance
85%
66%
Overall rating, based on 11 reviews
Dunlop - SP Sport MAXX 050
SP Sport MAXX 050
Dry Performance
85%
75%
Overall rating, based on 20 reviews
Continental - PremiumContact 6
PremiumContact 6
Dry Performance
85%
74%
Overall rating, based on 13 reviews
Continental - ContiSportContact 5
ContiSportContact 5
Dry Performance
84%
72%
Overall rating, based on 49 reviews
Kumho Tyres - CRUGEN PREMIUM KL33
CRUGEN PREMIUM KL33
Dry Performance
84%
77%
Overall rating, based on 42 reviews
Pirelli - P ZERO™ (PZ4)
P ZERO™ (PZ4)
Dry Performance
84%
77%
Overall rating, based on 21 reviews
Dunlop - Sport MAXX RT
Sport MAXX RT
Dry Performance
82%
72%
Overall rating, based on 20 reviews
Dunlop - SP Sport 01
SP Sport 01
Dry Performance
82%
77%
Overall rating, based on 11 reviews
Kumho Tyres - ECSTA HS51
ECSTA HS51
Dry Performance
81%
71%
Overall rating, based on 19 reviews
Vitora - SportLife
SportLife
Dry Performance
81%
69%
Overall rating, based on 21 reviews
Hankook - Ventus Prime2 (K115)
Ventus Prime2 (K115)
Dry Performance
78%
68%
Overall rating, based on 24 reviews
Toyo - Open Country A32
Open Country A32
Dry Performance
77%
65%
Overall rating, based on 23 reviews
Hifly - HF805
HF805
Dry Performance
77%
69%
Overall rating, based on 21 reviews

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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
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Load Ratings
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