Types of Tires

The three main types of tires are regular or bias ply, belted, and radial. Years ago bias and belted tires were the top tire sellers. The majority of tires sold today are radial tires. Radial tires tend to have better traction than other types of tires.

All Season Tires were developed to provide satisfactory handling in a wide variety of driving conditions and are a popular choice for many people. Choosing the Right Tires

High Performance Tires are designed for vehicles that travel at high rates of speed and are rated for speed.

Tire companies have developed entry level high performance tires with speed ratings of S and T, and are a great alternative if you only want the sporty look of high performance tires. S and T speed rated tires are considerably cheaper, they have a longer tread life and warranty. They provide a better quality ride as well. 

Buy Sumitomo tires that are in the entry level high performance category, if you want the sporty look but don't actually need a high performance tire.  The tire store or tire manufacturer can provide more information on tire speed ratings or you can read about tire speed ratings here ►   Tire Speed Ratings