I will be looking for new tires soon for my 05 Elantra and was wondering whats the differences between touring and sport.
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Ken
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Ken
Differences in type of tires
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The off-brand sport tire on my 05 Focus has outstanding grip in the rain and doesn't hydroplane at highway speeds.
A word of caution:
- The name of a tire may or may not have anything to do with its performance. "Sport", "Touring", "Performance", could all be used in the name and mean absolutely nothing except that it makes the tire sound cool.
- Be careful when you hear those words in a description. Marketing people try to line up their product lines such that it makes logical sense, but one tire manufacturer's marketing folks may have a completely different idea what "Sport" means compared to another marketing guy's idea.
- If a tire dealer uses those terms to compare different tires, then he is trying to convey a message. Tire Rack uses these terms and they're trying to sort out the performance level so it is easy to understand.
Bottom line: Be careful of being influenced by a term or a name.
- The name of a tire may or may not have anything to do with its performance. "Sport", "Touring", "Performance", could all be used in the name and mean absolutely nothing except that it makes the tire sound cool.
- Be careful when you hear those words in a description. Marketing people try to line up their product lines such that it makes logical sense, but one tire manufacturer's marketing folks may have a completely different idea what "Sport" means compared to another marketing guy's idea.
- If a tire dealer uses those terms to compare different tires, then he is trying to convey a message. Tire Rack uses these terms and they're trying to sort out the performance level so it is easy to understand.
Bottom line: Be careful of being influenced by a term or a name.
I agree with CapriRacer's post.
If this helps just a little bit, here is some information that I received on page 5 of a recent Tire Rack Catalog. It is titled;
PERFORMANCE, TOURING AND PASSENGER TIRES
"If you are looking for tires that will help your car handle better, ride quieter or[tires that] last longer, you'll want performance, touring or passenger tires".
EXTREME PERFORMANCE(SUMMER ONLY)
These trade some comfort, tread depth and hydroplaning resistance to deliver dry road response, traction and handling for serious driving enthusiasts.
MAX PERFORMANCE(SUMMER ONLY)
Technologically advanced tires that provide superior dry and wet traction, handling and high-speed capabilities.
ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE(SUMMER OR ALL-SEASON)
Low profile tires designed to provide high-speed capabilities and quick steering response along with stable cornering and traction on dry and wet roads.
HIGH PERFORMANCE(SUMMER OR ALL-SEASON)
Designed to provide crisp steering response and predictable handling for both wet and dry conditions.
PERFORMANCE ALL-SEASON
Used to replace standard Passenger All-Season tires and to upgrade your vehicle's looks and handling.
GRAND TOURING9SUMMER OR ALL-SEASON)
Designed to blend much of a performance tire's bold appearance and responsive handling with a passenger tire's smooth, quiet ride.
STANDARD TOURING ALL-SEASON
Typically available in lower speed ratings and taller aspect ratio sizes than Grand Touring tires with more emphasis placed on ride comfort and treadwear.
PASSENGER ALL-SEASON
Designed to emphasize long wear, a plush quiet ride, pridictable handling, relatively low cost and year-round traction even in light snow, but won't match the steering response of performance or touring tires.
Hope this helps!
CB
If this helps just a little bit, here is some information that I received on page 5 of a recent Tire Rack Catalog. It is titled;
PERFORMANCE, TOURING AND PASSENGER TIRES
"If you are looking for tires that will help your car handle better, ride quieter or[tires that] last longer, you'll want performance, touring or passenger tires".
EXTREME PERFORMANCE(SUMMER ONLY)
These trade some comfort, tread depth and hydroplaning resistance to deliver dry road response, traction and handling for serious driving enthusiasts.
MAX PERFORMANCE(SUMMER ONLY)
Technologically advanced tires that provide superior dry and wet traction, handling and high-speed capabilities.
ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE(SUMMER OR ALL-SEASON)
Low profile tires designed to provide high-speed capabilities and quick steering response along with stable cornering and traction on dry and wet roads.
HIGH PERFORMANCE(SUMMER OR ALL-SEASON)
Designed to provide crisp steering response and predictable handling for both wet and dry conditions.
PERFORMANCE ALL-SEASON
Used to replace standard Passenger All-Season tires and to upgrade your vehicle's looks and handling.
GRAND TOURING9SUMMER OR ALL-SEASON)
Designed to blend much of a performance tire's bold appearance and responsive handling with a passenger tire's smooth, quiet ride.
STANDARD TOURING ALL-SEASON
Typically available in lower speed ratings and taller aspect ratio sizes than Grand Touring tires with more emphasis placed on ride comfort and treadwear.
PASSENGER ALL-SEASON
Designed to emphasize long wear, a plush quiet ride, pridictable handling, relatively low cost and year-round traction even in light snow, but won't match the steering response of performance or touring tires.
Hope this helps!
CB
Originally Posted By: Ken42
I will be looking for new tires soon for my 05 Elantra and was wondering whats the differences between touring and sport.
Thanks
Ken
You simply want tire with the best traction. Follow Capri's advice and check both tires specs (traction, treadware and temperature rating) instead of purely relying on name. Most likely though "Sport" one will have better performance characteristics and that's what you need from a tire, but do check first.
I will be looking for new tires soon for my 05 Elantra and was wondering whats the differences between touring and sport.
Thanks
Ken
You simply want tire with the best traction. Follow Capri's advice and check both tires specs (traction, treadware and temperature rating) instead of purely relying on name. Most likely though "Sport" one will have better performance characteristics and that's what you need from a tire, but do check first.
After a lot of research, I have 99% decided to go with Gerneral altimax HP for my wife's 2003 Elantra. (205/60/15 instead of the OEM 195/60/15).
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After a lot of research, I have 99% decided to go with Gerneral altimax HP for my wife's 2003 Elantra. (205/60/15 instead of the OEM 195/60/15).
Isn't it always warm in NC?? If so your best bet would have been a set of dedicated summer performance tires instead of Grand Touring All-Season tires. With summer tires in that climate you will get better traction which means more safety. That's what I would have gotten for sure.
After a lot of research, I have 99% decided to go with Gerneral altimax HP for my wife's 2003 Elantra. (205/60/15 instead of the OEM 195/60/15).
Isn't it always warm in NC?? If so your best bet would have been a set of dedicated summer performance tires instead of Grand Touring All-Season tires. With summer tires in that climate you will get better traction which means more safety. That's what I would have gotten for sure.
NC is not a real "cold" state, but we do get a lot of rain, a bit of snow in winter (sometimes) and slush, etc... a purely "summer" tire is not enough, IMO. we live pretty close to the coast, and just the thunderstorms and rain we have for a good part of the year is enough for me to want an all-season tire with good wet weather handling...our area's roads are [censored], and every time it rains, water pools a lot
I was trying to compare Asheville, NC with Kitty Hawk, NC and decided there was no way I could draw a conclusion about snow that would be valid for whole state!
Touring tire is what I go for. In my definition (from GM) means better on line center feel on the road. Car will appear to be moving on the center of the road, and will not wander. As far as performance goes, on a passenger car it does not matter. I have liked BF Goodrich tires for my cars and mini van.
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