What's the difference between premium and budget tires?
The tread compounds of high-quality tires have a lower rolling resistance and offer safer performance on wet and dry surfaces.
Price of tires
Is an expensive tire better than a cheaper one?
Usually, in independent tire tests a recognized brand tire almost always outperforms the second-string brand from the same manufacturer or a cheaper tire.
Why do tires cost so much?
Tires are complex technical products that require significant investments in product development and production. Most of the tire's price is accounted for by the raw materials and costs of manufacturing.