Mickey Thompson Performance Tires designs, develops and distributes specialty tires for the street, strip, track, and off-road. Since its founding in 1963, the company has championed many firsts in the tire industry, from wide low-profile street tires to rugged, aggressive-tread off-road tires. Designing and producing innovative tread patterns and compounds to build the best performance tires in the world was our focus then, and is still our focus today. Mickey Thompson Performance Tires is known worldwide as a leader in high performance tires and wheels for use on the track and in off-road racing. Our commitment and dedication to racing began with Mickey Thompson and Gene McMannis. Mickey, an innovative race car driver, designer, and promoter held 485 National and International speed and endurance records.Gene McMannis' racing accomplishments included designing and developing tires for the Pan American Road Race, Daytona, LeMans, Indy 500, and Bonneville Salt Flats. He holds various patents.The list of innovations from Mickey Thompson Performance has grown along with the company. Cooper Tire and Rubber Company's purchase of Mickey Thompson Tires in 2003 has helped to continue the company passion for innovative product design and helped to grow Mickey Thompson Performance Tires and Wheels into an industry leader with a network of thousands of dealers worldwide.

FAQ

Are Mickey Thompson Street Comp tires good?

Mickey Thompson Street Comp tires are highly regarded for their exceptional performance on both the street and the track.

How to date Mickey Thompson tires?

Dating Mickey Thompson tires involves decoding the DOT (Department of Transportation) code imprinted on the sidewall. The DOT code includes the production date, typically represented by the last four digits. For instance, if the code ends in "0319," it indicates that the tire was manufactured in the third week of the year 2019.

Who builds Mickey Thompson tires?

Mickey Thompson tires are built by the Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, a respected name in the tire industry. Cooper Tire has a long-standing reputation for producing high-quality tires.

What is the speed rating for Sportsman SR?

The speed rating for the Mickey Thompson Sportsman SR tires is commonly indicated by the "S" in the tire's alphanumeric code. The "S" corresponds to a maximum speed of 112 mph (180 km/h). These tires are designed not only for superior traction and handling but also for safe and reliable performance at high speeds, making them an ideal choice for enthusiasts seeking top-tier performance for their high-performance vehicles.