High Performance Car Tyres
In the world of car tyres, tyres that fit 17 inches or larger rims are considered high performance. High performance cars always have large rims as part of their appeal, and the owners generally choose to fit high performance premium tyres whose performance can keep up with the car itself. Interestingly, despite the tyre market as a whole falling by 9% in 2011 in the United Kingdom, the high performance tyre market grew by 17%. As a result manufacturers are increasing their range of high performance tyres with a variety of new sizes.
Michelin has been making a name for itself in the high performance tyre sector for a while now. As retailers are restricted as to how many tyres they can have in stock by the size of their store rooms, they naturally choose tyres that will be more popular. Michelins are continuing to gain popularity and with an ever expanding range, they are a safe choice for tyre retailers.
High performance cars are growing in numbers, and their wheel sizes also growing, so consumers are discovering that tyres for larger wheels cost much more! If your last car had 15 inch rims, your new 17, 18, 19 inch, or even bigger rims are likely to need more expensive tyres. This can be a shock and is one reason why you should research the costs of owning a particular car before you make any purchases. It might seem like a good deal on the show room floor, only to have exceptionally expensive car insurance, road tax, servicing costs, replacement parts and replacement car tyres. Car tyre sizes are likely to continue to change as new innovations in more efficient, aerodynamic tyres are introduced.