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Best High-Performance Summer Tires for Bermuda Dunes, CA 

Summer tires are designed with high-performance vehicles in mind and are built for speed and agility. The best high performance summer tires provide better responsiveness, enhanced braking, and stabilized handling in turns.  

While plentiful, there are select high-performance summer tires that stand out due to their superior quality.  

Here’s our list of top picks: 

Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 

1. Michelin® Pilot® Sport 4 S Tires | Daniels Tire Service in Whittier, CA 

 

 The undisputed king of high-performance summer tires, the 4S combines the Super Sport's best characteristics with race-inspired Sport Cup 2 tires.  

The end result:  Great dry and wet traction, cornering grip and stability. Swift and precise steering. If you're looking for the best of the best on the track or on the street, this is it. 

Key Features 

• Dynamic Response Technology 
• Multi-compound construction 
• Asymmetric tread pattern. 

Pros 

• Exceptional steering precision and stability 
• Breakthrough levels of wet surface performance 
• Enhanced tread life  

Cons 

• Higher Price Point 
• For high-end vehicles 

 

Michelin Pilot Super Sport 

2. Michelin® Pilot® Super Sport Tires | Daniels Tire Service in Whittier, CA 

 

Offering some of the best cornering grip and performance in its class, the Michelin Pilot Super Sport has great traction on both dry and wet surfaces, with impressive ride comfort. Comes with 30,000-mile warranty.  

The Pilot Super Sports are designed to improve the performance of whatever vehicle they're installed in by providing exceptional durability, handling, and traction.  

Key Features: 

• Longer tread life  
• Michelin's Bi-Compound tread rubber used in asymmetric tread design.  
• Inboard shoulder and notched center ribs for enhanced performance at high speeds  
• Twaron Michelin FAZ (Filament at Zero) technology reinforces twin steel belts. 

Pros 

• High-pressure resistance  
• Superior braking in rainy conditions  
• Lightweight  
• Sound-absorbing foam reduces cabin noise 

Cons: 

• Higher price point 
• Possible to oversteer on wet roads.  
• Poor aquaplaning resistance  

 

Continental Extreme Contact Sport 

3. Continental ExtremeContact™ Sport Tires | Daniels Tire Service in Whittier, CA 

Made with Continental's leading technology with a two-ply sidewall construction for superior strength and performance, this tire offers one of the strongest wet grips. Also enjoy great corning grip and long tread life. 

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Key Features: 

• 30,000 miles – 6-year tread life warranty with Sport Plus Technology for all-around maximum performance  
• Optimized footprint for consistent pressure distribution 

Pros: 

• Silane tread compound technology provides much-needed traction.  
• Precision handling  
• Excellent Wet traction  
• Handles wet conditions with confidence  
• Hydroplaning resistance 

Cons: 

• Noisy 

 

Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Position 

4. Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Position Tires | Daniels Tire Service in Whittier, CA 

 

The Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Position is one of the greatest tires for all-around performance. With precision handling and superb cornering grip, it provides a well-rounded performance.  This tire has been designed to be one of the quietest UHP tires on the market.  

Key Features 

• Asymmetric tread design 
• Multiple circumferential ribs for increased tread wear lifespan 
• Lightweight belt package for high-speed durability 

Pros 

• High speed cornering precision from interlocking tread blocks 
• Hydroplaning resistant 
• Noise reduction from continuous circumferential ribs 

Cons 

• Lower tread life than expected 
• No tread life warranty 

 

Daniels Tire Service is family-owned and operated and one of the oldest tire retailers in California.  If you are in the market for tires for your vehicle in the Bermuda Dunes area, then check out our large selection of highly competitive tires at danielstireservice.com