Performance tires wear out faster because of the sticky compounds. In fact, new polymers and ultra-tensile steel constructions are making performance tires last longer than ever. Industrywide, performance tires average about 45,000 miles in treadlife, similar to the figures for family-car passenger tires. Fast wear usually is due to high-horsepower vehicles fitted with the tires and aggressive driving. Jackrabbit starts and quick stops can shorten the life of any tire.
Wide tires provide better traction under all weather conditions.
In fact, putting oversized snow tires on a car delivers better snow traction. In fact, the opposite is true. Narrow tires are a better option in deep snow.