Sports car tires are distinguished by having higher performance limits, as they are designed to meet the requirements of high-performance cars, whose power and ability to reach high speeds exceed that of a normal car, says Andrés Caicedo Mantilla, head of Continental’s Customer Technical Service Department, in Ecuador.

“Sports car tires must provide excellent response and agility, both on dry ground and in rainy conditions, and must also allow maximum control at high speeds, but above all, high braking power that makes it easier for the vehicle to stop safely. short distances, which is why they are manufactured with state-of-the-art compounds that provide very high levels of adhesion,” says Caicedo.

These sport tires are marked with speed indexes V, W, Y, (Y) or ZR, which means they can maintain a constant speed between 240 km/h and in some cases more than 300 km/h, adds the Mainland department head .

In the case of sports cars, the ideal is to maintain the parameters set by the manufacturer for tires such as rims, including size, load ratings, speed and, in certain cases, approvals, say engineers from companies such as Continental. . Photo: Courtesy of Continental

“To increase the precision of the steering response and provide stability without vibration at high speeds, (the tires) are built in low profiles, normally less than 50, which is sacrificed. comfort and it makes them more susceptible to impact damage, compared to the normal tires of a family car,” says this expert.

Most requested tires for sports cars

Sport designs with V-shaped carving have been the most demanded in recent years due to the grip and safety features they provide to the customer.

They are also being sued for “their spectacular design,” said Cristhian Izquierdo, manager of Max Five, a car shop specializing in luxury cars, such as sports cars.

Tire designs for sports cars also influence the choice of rims and rims. Photo: Courtesy of Max Five

In this store, located in the cdla. Kennedy Norte, in Guayaquil, customers are asking for more 17- and 18-inch wheels, due to the trend of the moment, for sedans and SUVs. And in terms of colors, the black and silver combinations are the most required, Izquierdo adds.

Before buying sports car wheels, consider this:

• Fundamentally, maintain the parameters set by the vehicle manufacturer, including measurement, load indices, speed, among others.

• Also keep the approvals that certain cars have. This ensures that the tire specifications and performance are the same as the vehicle was equipped with from the factory. It is found in brands such as Audi, BMW, Maserati, Mercedes and Porsche, among others, explains Andrés Caicedo Mantilla, head of technical customer service at Continental.

• When changing brands, you should always look for tires from well-known manufacturers that offer the user a quality product and guarantee the level of safety and high performance required for sports cars, emphasizes Caicedo.

Accessories in high demand in this category

Custom butt caps and jaw guards, which can be painted or packaged in a variety of designs and colors, are among the most requested at Max Five.

average costs

The values ​​vary depending on various factors such as the make, design and size of wheels and tyres. Caicedo, of Continental, notes that tires on the market start at $60 in 15 rim sizes, and tires with 22 rim sizes can cost $500 each or more, depending on the exotic or luxury vehicles that have arrived in recent years. recent years to Ecuador.

Izquierdo, from Max Five, also gives examples. A rim in rim 14 costs about $75 and a tire of the same size is $45. But the latter varies depending on the design of the rim or the size of the tire.

Hoop accessory prices: from $1.50 per custom stump and $10 per jaw cover, at Max Five.