RTS Performance

RTS Performance: manufacturing high-performance clutches and brakes in Cheshire

RTS Performance Ltd is a company based in Cheshire (United Kingdom) dedicated to the manufacture of bespoke clutches, brake discs and brake pads, both high-performance and aftermarket, for passenger cars, 4x4 vehicles and light commercial vehicles. Its catalogue covers European, Asian and American vehicle applications.

The company presents itself as a manufacturer and wholesaler specialising in aftermarket, high-performance and 4x4 parts. Its technical and sales team has more than 35 years of experience in the UK, European and Asian markets.

Product range

The RTS Performance catalogue is organised into three main areas: aftermarket, high performance and 4x4. Products are grouped into the following categories:

• Braking: Big Brake Kits, brake discs, brake pads and brake lines.
• Drivetrain: clutch kits, SMF (single mass flywheel) kits, flywheels and bearings.
• Exhaust: exhaust accessories.

Within the high-performance range, the highlights are Big Brake Kits, high-performance brake pads and discs, SMF kits, high-performance clutch kits and the OEM+ line of discs and pads.

Applications by brand and vehicle type

The company organises its offering by vehicle and by market of origin. European brands include Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Mercedes, Renault, SAAB, Seat, Skoda, Vauxhall, Volkswagen and Volvo. The 4x4 segment includes Range Rover, Land Rover, Isuzu, Nissan and Mazda. For Japanese vehicles, there are Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Lexus, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru and Toyota, and for the American market, Ford.

Manufacturing, installation and distribution

RTS Performance clutches and flywheels are manufactured at its Cheshire facility, located next to a showroom and its own workshop offering general maintenance and installation of its clutch kits and the RT62 braking range.

Products are dispatched directly from its UK distribution centre. The company states that it exports to more than 40 countries and has a customer base made up of garages, tuning specialists, performance specialists and wholesalers in the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, South America, Asia and Africa.

Featured products from the catalogue

The catalogue showed, among other items, a TTRS clutch conversion kit for 2.0 TFSI, a semi-rigid clutch kit for Golf Mk7 R/GTI, a clutch kit for Vauxhall Astra J VXR, a Renault Sport Megane 3RS competition paddle clutch, a clutch kit for Ford Fiesta ST180/20, a DMF clutch kit with dual mass flywheel, RT62 brake pads for Ford Fiesta in various configurations and an RTS Product Care product.

Purchasing and payment terms

The shop offered free UK delivery on orders over £150, secure payment and a best price guarantee. Financing options include Clearpay and Klarna. The company also has a distributor network.

Location and contact

5b St Michaels Industrial Estate, Oldgate, Widnes WA8 8TL United Kingdom · Phone: 0151 424 6968 · Email: info@rtsperformance.co.uk