Performance Tires

Take Off Tire's Top Rated Car Tires

Updated October 2024

Buying a new set of tires can be a stressful adventure if you’re not sure what you’re looking for. Take Off Tire’s goal is to make this process as easy as possible for you. This article will serve as a guide on some of our favorite tires as well as what we recommend to customers on a daily basis. Take Off Tire’s current tire offerings are available here: Shop New Tires or you can give us a call at: 402-413-6646. We will ask all the appropriate questions to get you set up with the best possible tire for your desired applications. 

Tires for Small, Midsize and Full-Size Cars and Compact SUVs

Small/Compact Car Examples: Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Elantra, Volkswagen Jetta, KIA Forte

Small Car Tire Size Examples: 205/55R16, 215/50R17, 225/45R17

 

Midsize Sedan Examples: Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata, Chevrolet Malibu

Midsize Sedan Tire Size Examples: 205/65R16, 225/50R17, 235/45R18

 

Full-Size Sedan Examples: Chevrolet Impala, Toyota Avalon, Ford Taurus, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger

Full-Size Sedan Tire Size Examples: 235/50R18, 255/45R19

 

Compact SUV Examples: GMC Terrain, Chevrolet Equinox, Jeep Cherokee, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Subaru Forester, Toyota RAV4

Compact SUV Tire Size Examples: 225/65R17, 225/55R18, 235/60R18, 235/55R19

Tires listed below are all-season standard tires.

Best Top Tier Options:

293 Reviews
4.6/5

A luxury all-season touring tire for passenger cars and crossovers, the PureContact LS ranges in size from 16-20″ rim diameter (continentaltire.com)

Continental PureContact LS

*225/55R17  used in example*

362 Reviews
4.6/5

The TrueContact Tour is a long-lasting, all-season touring tire. It has an optimal balance of performance and lasting tread life. Featuring Continental’s EcoPlus Technology that provides fuel savings and optimal range, shorter stopping distance on wet roads, and extended tread life (continentaltire.com)

*225/55R17  used in example*

385 Reviews
4.6/5

A premium all-season touring tire for crossovers and SUVs, the CrossContact LX ranges in size from 16-22″ rim diameter (continentaltire.com).

Continental CrossContact LX25

*235/50R18  used in example*

331 Reviews
4.5/5

Michelin’s longest lasting tire. The Defender2 is redesigned to meet the needs of modern vehicles. Increased treadlife, all-season safety, and a quiet and comfortable ride (michelinman.com).

michelin tires for sale

*225/50R17  used in example*

1092 Reviews
4.6/5
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Proven all-season performance made to last. The CrossClimate 2 provides wet and dry traction, long-lasting treadlife and excellent wet braking and shorter braking distance on dry roads (michelinman.com).

Michelin Cross Climate 2

*235/50R18  used in example*

The P7 All Season Plus 3, Pirelli’s redesigned touring all-season tire for sedans and coupes. This tire has a new tread pattern, compound and construction for improved mileage, enhanced winter performance, better wet and dry handling, and increased comfort with a quiet ride (pirelli.com)

pirelli tires for sale

*225/50R17  used in example*

Best Middle Tier Options:

89 Reviews
4.4/5

The Altimax RT45 is General Tire’s touring all-season tire. Expect reliable braking and handling on both wet and dry roads, optimal traction in light snow, low road noise, and long-lasting treadwear. This tire features a replacement tire monitor, visual alignment indicators, and is available in both outlined white letter and black sidewall (generaltire.com).

*225/55R17  used in example*

Specifically designed to provide class-leading durability, all-season performance and ride comfort, the Sincera SN250 All-Season truly delivers. Using Falken’s proprietary Dynamic Range Technology (DRT), the SN250 A/S ensures maximum grip at a wider range of operating temperatures for exceptional dry and wet traction. Strategically placed tread blocks balance harmonics to reduce tire noise for an impressively quiet ride. Featuring an 80,000/75,000 limited tread life warranty and 63 sizes the SN250 A/S meets and exceeds all critical touring tire expectations and more (falkentire.com). 

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*235/50R18  used in example*

The Kinergy PT is Hankook’s premium touring all-season tire. Lasting mileage and durability are capable because of the durable compound and optimized block stiffness. The tire provides good performance in both wet and dry conditions (hankooktire.com).

*225/55R17  used in example*

The ProControl is Cooper’s all-season tire for cars, minivans and crossovers. Designed to wear evenly for quality handling throughout the life of the tire. It is engineered to take on water while maintaining its grip. Stronger materials have been added for extended tread life (coopertire.com).

cooper tires for sale

*225/55R17  used in example*

Best Economic Tier Options:

Hercules Tires’ Roadtour Connect PCV is the balanced performer you need to keep your vehicle better connected to the road. The tire features an optimized tread  contact patch, advanced tread compound, and an innovative tread design. All of this results in a quality all-season tire with optimized traction and a quiet, comfortable driving experience (herculestire.com).

Hercules tires for sale

*225/50R17XL  used in example*

The Roadtour Connect AS is an all-season touring tire. Advanced features deliver reliable performance and a more comfortable ride. At an affordable price point, this is a high quality tire option  (herculestire.com).

hercules tires for sale

*225/50R17  used in example*

The Ironman iMOVE GEN 3 AS is the perfect entry level option for higher horsepower sports cars and sedans delivering exceptional all-season performance. Built with an asymmetric tread patterns, 3D sipes and a tread compound enhanced for grip in wet and snow this tire is built to perform without sacrificing even wear and long tread life (ironmantires.com).

ironman tires

*225/50R17  used in example*

Take Off Tire is the premium new and used tire seller in Lincoln, NE. To see our current new tire offerings, CLICK HERE. If you have any questions or need some advice on what to get for your next set of tires give us a call at: 402-413-6646.