Calgary Performance Tire Specialists
High Performance
Tires.
Drive Faster. Stop Shorter.
Ultra-high performance tires engineered for sports cars, performance sedans, and track days. From UHP summer compounds to DOT-legal semi-slicks, Prince Tires stocks the best performance rubber — properly fitted and balanced same day.
UHP Summer
Track & Sport
Same-Day Install
UHP Summer
Ultra High Performance Summer Tires
The pinnacle of road-legal performance rubber. UHP summer tires use ultra-soft silica compounds and asymmetric tread patterns tuned for maximum dry and wet grip — engineered hand-in-hand with BMW, Porsche, Ferrari, and Mercedes-AMG. These are summer-only tires: below 7°C, pull them off and swap to winters. The Calgary season is May through September.
Season: May to September in Calgary
Speed Rating: W (270 km/h) to Y (300 km/h)
Best For: Sports cars, performance sedans
Note: Not for use below 7°C
OEM Ferrari & Porsche
Pilot Sport 4S
MICHELIN
Pilot Sport 4S
Max Perf
Y Speed
OEM Approved
Le Mans-derived compound — dual tread zones for dry braking and wet cornering
OEM on Ferrari, Porsche, BMW M, McLaren, and Lamborghini
Variable Contact Patch 3.0 for consistent grip across the full footprint
From $349/tyre installed
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2025 Best Dry + Wet
P Zero PZ5
PIRELLI
P Zero PZ5
Max Perf
Y Speed
2025 Test
2025 independent test winner — best overall in dry AND joint best in wet
PNCS (Pirelli Noise Cancelling System) for quieter ride at speed
Aramid fibre reinforcement for extreme cornering stability
From $369/tyre installed
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European Test Champion
SportContact 7
CONTINENTAL
SportContact 7
Max Perf
ZR Speed
Test Winner
Adaptive tread compound responds to driver behaviour and road conditions
Remarkable test victories across Europe — alongside PZ5 and Potenza Sport
Race-inspired shoulder design for extreme lateral grip
From $359/tyre installed
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Potenza Sport
BRIDGESTONE
Potenza Sport
Max Perf
Y Speed
2025 Top 3
2025 test top 3 alongside SportContact 7 and P Zero PZ5
Ologic Technology reduces rolling resistance while maintaining grip
Large outer shoulder blocks for precise steering feedback
From $329/tyre installed
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Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
GOODYEAR
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
UHP
W Speed
AutoBild 2025
AutoBild Magazine 2025 Test Winner — quietest at 71.3 dB
Projected 54,020 km lifespan — longest in the 2025 Auto Bild test
ActiveBraking Technology for shorter wet and dry stopping distances
From $299/tyre installed
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Track & Sport
Track & Sport Performance Tires
DOT-legal semi-slick and max-performance tires designed for track days, autocross, and spirited canyon driving. These tires run a much softer compound with minimal sipe depth for maximum contact patch — expect exceptional grip but shorter street tread life. Not suitable for wet or cold conditions. For track use and summer street driving by serious enthusiasts only.
Use: Track days, autocross, sport driving
Compound: Ultra-soft semi-slick
Note: Reduced wet performance
Legal: DOT-approved for street use
OEM GT Cars
Pilot Sport Cup 2 R
MICHELIN
Pilot Sport Cup 2 R
Semi-Slick
Track
DOT Legal
OEM on Porsche GT3, Ferrari Pista, BMW M4 CSL — the track-day benchmark
Bi-compound tread — softer outer shoulder for cornering, stiffer center for stability
Maintains grip across multiple hot laps without excessive fade
From $499/tyre installed
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Advan Neova AD09
YOKOHAMA
Advan Neova AD09
Semi-Slick
Track
Street Friendly
Track compound with improved road manners — usable daily in summer
Orange Oil compound for excellent warm-up grip from cold
Popular with sport compact and JDM enthusiasts across Canada
From $379/tyre installed
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Autocross Champion
Proxes R888R
TOYO
Proxes R888R
Semi-Slick
DOT Legal Race
SCCA
DOT-legal race tire — SCCA/NASA autocross and time attack favourite
Tread depth minimal by design — maximum contact patch for lateral grip
Aramid fibre casing handles extreme cornering loads at the limit
From $399/tyre installed
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Azenis RT660
FALKEN
Azenis RT660
Semi-Slick
Track
Best Value
Best value track compound — exceptional grip-per-dollar for track days
Predictable and safe near-limit behaviour for new track drivers
Good warm-up characteristics — grips fast on cool morning track sessions
From $299/tyre installed
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g-Force Rival S 1.5
BFGOODRICH
g-Force Rival S 1.5
Semi-Slick
Autocross
DOT Legal
SCCA autocross class winner — extreme lateral grip from cold
Short-duration compound optimized for autocross event intensity
Available in a wide range of autocross-legal sizes
From $349/tyre installed
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Performance All-Season
Performance All-Season Tires
Performance all-season tires combine sport handling DNA with the ability to handle light snow and cold temperatures. Unlike pure summer performance tires, these are 3PMSF certified and legal year-round in Alberta — the ideal choice for a performance sedan or sports car that gets driven in spring and fall shoulder seasons in Calgary. Not a replacement for dedicated winter tires in deep winter.
Season: Year-round — light snow capable
Speed Rating: V to Y (240-300 km/h)
Best For: Performance cars, shoulder seasons
Certification: 3PMSF rated
Top Rated UHP A/S
Pilot Sport All Season 4
MICHELIN
Pilot Sport All Season 4
3PMSF
45K Mile
Y Speed
Top-rated UHP all-season — 45,000 mile warranty
Pilot Sport compound DNA with all-weather capability down to -10C
Variable Contact Patch for consistent performance in dry, wet, and light snow
From $289/tyre installed
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Best Wet Grip
ExtremeContact Sport 02
CONTINENTAL
ExtremeContact Sport 02
3PMSF
50K Mile
W Speed
Best-in-class wet grip — SportContact 7 technology applied to all-season
50,000 mile treadwear warranty — longest in the UHP all-season class
Dual-layer tread compound — silica for wet, carbon black for durability
From $279/tyre installed
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Potenza Sport AS
BRIDGESTONE
Potenza Sport AS
3PMSF
All-Season
V Speed
Potenza Sport handling DNA — genuine sporty feel year-round
Nano-Pro Tech compound balances grip and wear for all-season use
Optimized for performance sedans and coupes in Canadian conditions
From $259/tyre installed
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P Zero All Season Plus 3
PIRELLI
P Zero All Season Plus 3
3PMSF
Luxury Sport
W Speed
P Zero performance character in a year-round compound
Ideal for BMW, Audi, Mercedes AMG, Maserati year-round fitment
Quiet and compliant at highway speeds despite sport compound
From $299/tyre installed
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Eagle F1 All Season
GOODYEAR
Eagle F1 All Season
3PMSF
All-Season
W Speed
Eagle F1 heritage — sport feel with year-round capability
ActiveBraking Technology delivers confident stopping in mixed conditions
Quieter than the pure summer Eagle F1 — lower road noise at highway speeds
From $249/tyre installed
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Why It Matters
What Makes a Performance Tire Different
Standard tires prioritize comfort and longevity. Performance tires sacrifice tread life to deliver the grip, response, and control that sports cars demand. Here is what separates them.
Compound Softness
Performance compounds run significantly softer than touring tires — they deform slightly under load to increase contact patch size and grip. The trade-off is faster wear. A typical UHP summer tire lasts 25,000-35,000 km versus 60,000-80,000 km for a touring tire. That wear buys you real grip.
Stiff Sidewalls
UHP tires use stiffer, reinforced sidewalls that minimize flex under cornering loads. Less sidewall flex means the tread stays flat on the road through corners — maximizing the contact patch at the moment you need it most. This is why performance cars feel sharper to steer on sport tires than touring tires.
Wet Weather Design
Top UHP summer tires — like the Pirelli PZ5 and Continental SportContact 7 — score nearly as well in wet testing as they do in dry. Wide circumferential grooves, aggressive sipes, and silica-enriched compounds evacuate water and maintain grip in rain. Never confuse summer-only with fair-weather-only.
FAQ
Performance Tire Questions
No. UHP summer and track tires are designed for temperatures above 7°C. Below that, the soft compound hardens rapidly — braking distances increase dramatically and the tire can crack on cold pavement. In Calgary, summer performance tires should go on in May and come off in October. You need a dedicated set of winter tires for October through April.
Ultra High Performance (UHP) tires — like the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S and Pirelli P Zero — are street-focused with excellent dry and wet performance and reasonable tread life (25,000-40,000 km). Max Performance tires — like the Pilot Sport Cup 2 R and Toyo R888R — run much softer semi-slick compounds for extreme grip but wear out faster and have reduced wet grip. Max Performance are for enthusiasts who do track days; UHP are for everyday spirited driving.
Many performance vehicles — especially BMW, Porsche, Ferrari, and McLaren — are factory-fitted with tires carrying OEM approval marks (N-rated for Porsche, MO for Mercedes, * for BMW). These tires have been tuned to the vehicle's specific suspension geometry. While you can fit non-OEM-spec tires, you may notice a change in ride character, noise, and handling balance. Ask our team whether your car requires OEM-spec rubber or can use the broader market.
Not really. While performance all-season tires (like the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4) are 3PMSF certified and carry a winter symbol, they are engineered for mild winter conditions — light snow and temperatures just below 0°C. Calgary winters regularly hit -20°C to -30°C, where even 3PMSF all-season tires lose significant grip versus a dedicated winter tire. For Calgary, the best setup is performance summer tires for May-September and proper winter tires for October-April.
UHP summer tires typically run $250-$500 per tire installed depending on size — roughly 2-3x the cost of a standard touring tire. Track-focused semi-slick tires run $300-$600. The higher cost reflects the advanced compound engineering and OEM development programs. However, because performance cars are often driven less aggressively on the street, many drivers get 3-5 seasons from a quality UHP set. Ask us for a quote based on your specific vehicle and size.
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