{"id":3318,"date":"2026-08-11T16:25:29","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T16:25:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/?p=3318"},"modified":"2026-08-12T08:04:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T08:04:27","slug":"tyre-buying-guide-performance-vs-comfort-choices-explained-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/en\/tyre-buying-guide-performance-vs-comfort-choices-explained-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Tyre Buying Guide: Performance vs Comfort Choices Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9513335314800507\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Extreme Performance Tyre? High performance tyre? Touring tyre? Comfort tyre?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"537\" height=\"716\" src=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dunlop-Sport-Maxx-Lux-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dunlop-Sport-Maxx-Lux-2.jpg 537w, https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dunlop-Sport-Maxx-Lux-2-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 537px) 100vw, 537px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"537\" height=\"716\" src=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dunlop-BlueResponse-TG.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dunlop-BlueResponse-TG.jpg 537w, https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dunlop-BlueResponse-TG-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 537px) 100vw, 537px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to purchasing tyre, its not just about the <a href=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/en\/types-of-tyres-explained-summer-winter-all%e2%80%91season-all%e2%80%91weather\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">types of tyres (summer, all season, all weather)<\/a>, but also the category which determines the tyre performance. Tyre performance affects driving experience, and your driving habit decide which one suit you the most. Not the technician or salesperson who uses various reasons to convince you to buy tyres that they want you to install.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also came across several customers who wanted to get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tyrehood.com\/en\/brands\/michelin\/pilotsport4.php\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tyrehood.com\/en\/brands\/michelin\/pilotsport4.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pilot Sport 4<\/a> (ultra high performance) but its out of stock. they look for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tyrehood.com\/en\/brands\/michelin\/primacy4.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Primacy 4<\/a> (touring comfort) instead of looking for the same category substitute such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tyrehood.com\/en\/brands\/goodyear\/f1a6.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Goodyear F1 Asymmetric 6 (F1A6)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tyrehood.com\/en\/brands\/bridgestone\/potenzasport.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bridgestone Potenza Sport<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The result? Some drivers complaint about the performance not meeting up their expectations. Then they complaint about the brand rather than the tyre model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article will list out different categories of tyre models to assist your decision to install your desired tyres. I classify them into three main categories &#8211; extreme performance, (ultra) high performance and touring comfort models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"highperformance\">(Ultra) High Performance Tyre<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>High Performance Tyre category can be separated into (in order of traction level):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Max performance &gt; Ultra Ultra High Performance (UUHP) &gt; Ultra High Performance (UHP) &gt; High Performance <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make it simple, it is easier to see these tyres as high performance category. These tyres give you high control steering, stick on the road better than touring comfort models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High traction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Short braking distance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High wearoff (easily worn off)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Noiser than touring tyres<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More fuel(electric) consumption<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examples of high performance tyre:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tyrehood.com\/en\/brands\/michelin\/pilotsport4s.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S<\/a> <br>(Max Performance)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tyrehood.com\/en\/brands\/michelin\/pilotsport5.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michelin Pilot Sport 5 <\/a><br>(Ultra high performance)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tyrehood.com\/en\/brands\/continental\/sc7.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Continental Sport Contact 7<\/a> <br>(Ultra high performance)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tyrehood.com\/en\/brands\/continental\/mc7.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Continental MaxContact 7<\/a> <br>(Ultra high performance)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tyrehood.com\/en\/brands\/goodyear\/f1a6.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Goodyear F1 <\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tyrehood.com\/en\/brands\/goodyear\/f1a6.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Asymmetric 6 <\/a><br>(Ultra high performance)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tyrehood.com\/en\/brands\/bridgestone\/potenzasportevo.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo<\/a><br>(Ultra high performance)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tyrehood.com\/en\/brands\/kumho\/PS72.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kumho Ecsta Sport S (PS72S)<\/a><br>(Ultra high performance)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tyrehood.com\/en\/brands\/dunlop\/max060plus.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dunlop Sport Maxx 060+<\/a><br>(Ultra high performance)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tyrehood.com\/en\/brands\/toyo\/proxessport2.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Toyo Proxes Sport 2<\/a><br>(Ultra high performance)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"716\" height=\"537\" src=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dunlop-Sport-Maxx-Lux.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dunlop-Sport-Maxx-Lux.jpg 716w, https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dunlop-Sport-Maxx-Lux-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"716\" height=\"537\" src=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kumho-Ecsta-Sport-S.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kumho-Ecsta-Sport-S.jpg 716w, https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kumho-Ecsta-Sport-S-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"716\" height=\"537\" src=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Pirelli-Pzero.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Pirelli-Pzero.jpg 716w, https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Pirelli-Pzero-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Suitable for drivers who:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Speed, especially during cornering (spirited \/ performance driving)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wanted a shorter braking distance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With absolute high grip as first priority<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"touring\">Touring Tyres<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some brands offer touring tyres with two categories. One for better grip level and the other purely for fuel efficient and comfort. One example of this will be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tyrehood.com\/en\/brands\/yokohama\/v553.php\">Yokohama Advan dB V553<\/a> vs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tyrehood.com\/en\/brands\/yokohama\/ae51.php\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tyrehood.com\/en\/brands\/yokohama\/ae51.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yokohama BluEarth AE51<\/a>. Advan dB V553 offers higher grip than AE51.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These types of tyre provide low rolling resistant (fuel saving) and comfort for your journey. An exact opposite of high performance tyre. As the name implies, tour, is for driving for a long distance (and the need for comfort).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Low noise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low wearoff (higher mileage usage)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low fuel(electric) consumption<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grip and control not as good as high performance tyre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Longer braking distance compared to high performance tyre<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examples of touring comfort tyre:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tyrehood.com\/en\/brands\/michelin\/primacy5.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michelin Primacy 5<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tyrehood.com\/en\/brands\/continental\/pc7.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Continental PremiumContact 7<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tyrehood.com\/en\/brands\/goodyear\/egp2.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 (EGP2)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tyrehood.com\/en\/brands\/yokohama\/v553.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yokohama Advan dB V553<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tyrehood.com\/en\/brands\/toyo\/proxescomfort.php\">Toyo Proxes Comfort<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tyrehood.com\/en\/brands\/dunlop\/blueresponsetg.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dunlop BlueResponse TG<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tyrehood.com\/en\/brands\/kumho\/HS52.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kumho Ecsta HS52<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tyrehood.com\/en\/brands\/bridgestone\/t6.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bridgestone Turanza 6<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tyrehood.com\/en\/brands\/pirelli\/p7c2.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pirelli Cinturato P7<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"716\" height=\"537\" src=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kumho-Ecsta-HS52.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kumho-Ecsta-HS52.jpg 716w, https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kumho-Ecsta-HS52-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"716\" height=\"537\" src=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Toyo-Comfort.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Toyo-Comfort.jpg 716w, https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Toyo-Comfort-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"716\" height=\"537\" src=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Yokohama-Advan-dB-V553.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Yokohama-Advan-dB-V553.jpg 716w, https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Yokohama-Advan-dB-V553-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Suitable for drivers who:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Always keep some distance away from other vehicles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comfort and Low noise as first priority<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extreme Performance Tyres<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Aka <strong>semi-slick tyres<\/strong>. These tyres are legally permitted for street use. They are not completely smooth racing slicks; instead, they retain partial tread patterns to balance water drainage and compliance with road regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Very high dry traction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Very high fuel consumption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Very high wear off<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Very noisy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of extreme performance tyre:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tyrehood.com\/en\/brands\/bridgestone\/re71rz.php\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tyrehood.com\/en\/brands\/bridgestone\/re71rz.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bridgestone RE-71RZ<\/a><\/td><td>Toyo <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tyrehood.com\/en\/brands\/toyo\/r1r.php\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tyrehood.com\/en\/brands\/toyo\/r1r.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">R1R<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tyrehood.com\/en\/brands\/toyo\/r888r.php\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tyrehood.com\/en\/brands\/toyo\/r888r.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">R888R<\/a><\/td><td>Michelin Cup 2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With more people purchasing new (electric) vehicles, they come across different brands and models that do not fit their driving habit. I have customers who complaint original equipped <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tyrehood.com\/en\/brands\/michelin\/eprimacy.php\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tyrehood.com\/en\/brands\/michelin\/eprimacy.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michelin e.Primacy<\/a> slip during rainy days. They have no idea that what they need is high performance tyre rather than a touring comfort tyre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether the tyre is <a href=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/en\/types-of-tyres-explained-summer-winter-all%e2%80%91season-all%e2%80%91weather\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">summer or all season<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/en\/electric-vehicle-install-ev-tires-vs-normal-tires\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">electric vehicle tyre or normal tyre<\/a>, each of them will fall into one of this category. Knowing the basic of the tyre, finding out whether you need a <a href=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/en\/types-of-tyres-explained-summer-winter-all%e2%80%91season-all%e2%80%91weather\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">summer tyre or all season tyre<\/a>, high performance or touring comfort tyre, and corresponding <a href=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/en\/tyre-tread-patterns-explained-directional-vs-symmetric-vs-asymmetric\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tread pattern (asymmetric vs symmetric vs directional)<\/a> will help you to get the most suitable tyre for your vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-medium-font-size\">AXA Travel, Home, Accidential Insurance offer promotion periodically as well as Zurich general insurance.<br>To purchase automotive tire, batteries and automobile, travel and personal insurance in HK, <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85251130668\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">whatsapp Jimmy +852 5113 0668<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tyrehood.hk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Follow us on Tyrehood facebook page to get the latest automotive and insurance information. \ud83d\udc40 More travel guide is also available for your reference.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other related articles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-&gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/en\/types-of-tyres-explained-summer-winter-all%e2%80%91season-all%e2%80%91weather\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Summer tyre vs all season tyre vs all weather tyre<\/a><br>-&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/en\/tyre-tread-patterns-explained-directional-vs-symmetric-vs-asymmetric\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tyre Tread Pattern Explained &#8211; Asymmetric vs Symmetric vs Directional<\/a><br>-&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/en\/electric-vehicle-install-ev-tires-vs-normal-tires\/\">Electric Vehicle Tyre vs Normal tyre<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other articles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/en\/category\/tire\/\">-&gt; Tyre related information<\/a> <br><a href=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/en\/category\/battery\/\">-&gt; Automotive Battery related information<\/a> <br><a href=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/en\/category\/vehicle-maintenance\/\">-&gt; Vehicle maintenance and DIY<\/a> <br><a href=\"https:\/\/tyrehood.com\/articles\/en\/category\/trip\/\">-&gt; Global Travel Guide<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Extreme Performance Tyre? High performance tyre? Touring tyre? Comfort tyre? When it comes to purchasing tyre, its not just about the types of tyres (summer, all season, all weather), but also the category which determines the tyre performance. Tyre performance affects driving experience, and your driving habit decide which one suit you the most. 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