Performance Tires

Take Off Tire's Top Rated Car Tires

January 16, 2022

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: Tire Seller 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 Economic Tier Options:

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*

Maxtour LX delivers a premium ride and all-season performance with a 70,000 mile tread life. It features full depth sipes for excellent traction in the wet and light snow and the Harmonically Optimized Pitch Sequencing design limits road noise for the life of the tire. With fitments for popular passenger cars and CUV’s, you’ll enjoy worry-free luxury performance (gtradial-us.com).

GT Radial Tires

*225/50R17  used in example*

Best Middle Tier Options:

1490 Reviews
4.7/5

The all-season touring tire designed for a quiet, comfortable ride, all-season traction and enhanced with even treadwear and extended treadlife. The General Altimax RT43 features the following: Low Surface Abrasion Technology – Even treadware, extended treadlife. Replacement Tire Monitor – Tells you when it’s time to replace your tire. Visual Alignment Indicators – Keep your alignment in check. Peak Anti-Slip Design Technology – Increased traction on wet roads (generaltire.com).

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*235/50R18  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*

Enjoy a smooth ride, all year long. The upgraded Nexen N5000 Platinum combines the look of a performance tire with the comfortable, quiet ride of a passenger tire. Branded with the M+S symbol, this tire provides year-round traction, even in light snow. And with its long tread life, the Nexen N5000 Platinum can handle some serious mileage. Try the tire that looks great and performs even better (nexentireusa.com).

nexen n5000 platinum

*235/50R18  used in example*

Best Top Tier Options:

212 Reviews
4.7/5

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*

607 Reviews
4.6/5
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More miles. With the safety you expect. Designed for the doers, Michelin’s longest-lasting tire keeps you on the go longer – because life never stops moving. The Defender T+H provides the ultimate treadlife, all-season safety and a quiet and comfortable ride (michelinman.com).

Michelin Defender T+H

*225/55R17  used in example*

314 Reviews
4.8/5

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*

246 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*

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.