…low profile tires? If so what tires would you suggest?" This CTS came equipped with the Luxury Sport Package and a 225/50R17 tire which isn't a really low profile tire, but the ride would not be as good as the Luxury Package and a 225/55R16 tire. Though low profile tires do play a roll in ride…
…allows you to move away from low profile / high-performance oriented tires and towards a more comfortable ride and better durability. While most often this practice is done when selecting a Winter / Snow Tire & Wheel Package (where a taller and narrower tire can help with protection from…
…roads and look for quiet, smooth tires that offer great ride quality, while some owners prefer the more aggressive profile of off-road tires. And when some owners take their rides off the pavement and onto gravel roads and muddy fields, we learn that one tire is not suited to meet every driver's…
…sedan, you'll appreciate the performance benefits of a low profile tire. Thanks to a shorter sidewall, these tires handle curves, corners and turns with tight precision and control. But that same sidewall slightly compromises ride comfort because less rubber means less flexibility. When it's all…
…ride comfort? Then this category is for you. These tires are often used as Original Equipment and place more emphasis on handling and high-speed capabilities than Standard Touring tires. All-Season Tires Ultra High Performance All-Season - Branded with the M+S symbol, these ultra low profile tires…
…equal, i.e same tread compound, design, etc. Installing a Plus Size Tire & Wheel Package changes the shape of your contact patch, resulting in improved cornering, improved steering response and a decrease in ride comfort due to the shorter sidewall. What is arguably the most common misconception…
…the tire has been ride and noise tuned to enhance comfort. Another good option for these trucks is the new Michelin LTX M/S2. If you consider yourself a "Michelin Man", than this is your tire. This latest Highway All-Season radial from the French tire maker offers a very smooth ride and…
…etc. In summary, installing a Plus Size Tire & Wheel Package changes the shape of your contact patch resulting in improved cornering, improved steering response, and a decrease in ride comfort due to the shorter sidewall. Feel free to a contact a Tire Rack sales specialist for assistance with…
…these low profile tires increase a vehicle's ride comfort while compromising wet and dry traction compared to higher performance categories.* Grand Touring All-Season - Options in this category provide a mix of performance and ride characteristics. While they lean towards the touring (ride) side of…
…resistance to get it. Max Performance Summer: Ultra low profile, high speed tires designed for street use. Compared to Extreme Performance Summer tires, Max Performance Summer tires trade extreme dry traction for longer tread life, better ride comfort and improved wet grip. Ultra High Performance…
…attributes of a performance tire's bold appearance and responsive handling with a passenger tire's smooth, quite ride. Standard Touring All-Season -Lower speed ratings and taller aspect ratio sizes than Grand Touring tires with more emphasis placed on ride comfort and treadwear. Passenger All-Season…
…N/A N/A N/A * [X] Comfort Performance Ride Quality Noise * 4.8 4.7 * * Run Flat About Run-Flat Tires * Many run-flat tires are only applicable to the vehicle on which they are O.E. * All run-flat tires require a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) * Read more about run-flat tires * % vs. Best In…
…N/A N/A N/A * [X] Comfort Performance Ride Quality Noise * 5.5 5.1 * * Run Flat About Run-Flat Tires * Many run-flat tires are only applicable to the vehicle on which they are O.E. * All run-flat tires require a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) * Read more about run-flat tires * % vs. Best In…
…(designed for low profile sizes mounted on large diameter wheels)* SP Winter Sport M3 RunOnFlat (ROF) (first generation tire to the Winter Sport 3D, still a good option)Michelin Run-Flat Winter Tires * Primacy Alpin PA3 ZP (offering a smoother, more comfortable winter ride)* Latitude Alpin HP ZP…
…Destination LE2 are the top two tires in our Highway All-Season category, and for good reason. Both tires offer a smooth and quiet ride, with excellent traction in all conditions. Firestone's Destination LE 2 is also designed to combine a long wear with a comfortable ride. Its internal structure…
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