One thing that’s changing quickly in the tire world is that more and more affordable tires are now available with the kind of engineering, materials, design, and performance that were previously only found in premium-brand tires. The LH588 UHP from Landsail is a good example of that change.

The LS588 from Landsail is an ultra-high-performance (UHP) tire that’s a great fit for muscle cars, sporty sedans, crossovers, or luxury vehicles. It’s available with V-, W-, or Y-speed ratings and is suitable for staggered fitments on performance cars. Despite its UHP levels of performance, the LS588 is technically an all-season tire that’s designed for year-round performance, and best of all, it comes in at a surprisingly affordable price point.

Here at SimpleTire, we have devised the SimpleScore rating system to help you get an at-a-glance idea of a tire’s strengths. If you aren’t familiar with SimpleScore, it’s the grading system that the SimpleTire team developed to assign a numerical value for the categories of traction, handling, and longevity for any given tire, as well as an overall average SimpleScore. It’s derived from looking at review information and data points, then distilling it down to a number rating so you can get a quick summation of what a tire can offer. For the Landsail LS588, it breaks down like this:

Landsail LS588

• Traction: 8.1
• Handling: 8.3
• Longevity: 8.4
• Overall average SimpleScore: 8.2

As you can see from the SimpleScore numbers, this is a tire that presents a great value and sharp performance. But don’t just take us at face value on this, let’s go in for a closer look with this product line review:

Features and Benefits

Here are just a few of the great innovations and features that make the Landsail LS588 a standout performer:

• Custom blended LS high-silica tread compound delivers long, even wear and great wet-weather performance and traction
• Low rolling resistance helps save at the gas pump
• All-season tread pattern features circumferential grooves that route water away from the tire’s contact patch to resist hydroplaning on wet pavement
• Circumferential grooves and lateral/angled grooves work as a system for enhanced cornering
• A solid center rib gives the Landsail LS588 sharp, crisp steering response and secure straight-line stability and road manners on the highway
• Backed by a 50,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty
• The contact patch is redesigned and optimized for improved weight distribution plus better braking and handling
• The shoulder is reinforced for extra rigidity, standing up to the inertia of cornering and hard maneuvers and minimizing tread deformation
• The polyester casing is reinforced with two steel belts and nylon cap ply for stability, ride comfort
• The tread pattern is randomized and computer-tuned to cancel certain frequencies and resonances, keeping road noise down

Pros and Cons

So, is the Landsail LS588 the right tire for your car and your budget? Let’s take a quick look at the pros and cons:

PROS:

• Handling is sharp and responsive
• Ride quality is refined
• Generous warranty coverage

CONS:

• Some drivers report poor braking performance on wet roads
• Not designed for winter conditions and heavier snow
• Some drivers report poor handling when pushed to the limit

SimpleTire’s view on Landsail LS588 tires

Usually, UHP tires and summer tires are designed with a softer, stickier tread formulation that delivers great traction and adhesion to the pavement, but which will stiffen up and lose its grip on colder days. Tire manufacturers advise against using UHP tires when temperatures are below 40-45 degrees F. That’s not the case with the Landsail LS588, though.

The Landsail LS588 is designed for year-round performance, with a long-wearing silica-rich tread compound that can deliver the same kind of traction in subfreezing weather as it does for the rest of the year. Ride quality is refined and comfortable, with low noise, secure straight-line stability, and road manners. With its tuned tread pitch, the Landsail is quiet and composed on the highway. With its 50,000 mile warranty and affordable price, we feel that the Landsail LS588 presents excellent value for drivers of sedans, coupes, and crossovers.

Vehicles the Landsail LS588 is a good replacement tire for

While not used as original equipment, the LS588 UHP is a good replacement tire for the:

• Acura TL
• Audi A6
• BMW 135i
• Buick Regal
• Chevrolet Impala
• Dodge Charger
• Ford Focus
• Honda Civic
• Hyundai Veloster
• Jaguar XKR
• Lexus GS350
• Lincoln LS
• Mazda Miata MX-5
• Mercedes-Benz E550
• Nissan Maxima
• Pontiac G6
• Scion Tc
• Subaru BRZ
• Toyota Camry