---
title: "Look No Further: The Best Tire Brands Are Right Here"
description: "Looking for information about tire brands? Our team of experts narrowed down the best tire brands on the market. Read our reviews here."
date: "2022-02-22"
modified: "2023-05-23"
authors:
  - name: "Chris Teague"
    job_title: "Contributor"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/chris-teague"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/reviews/44379/best-tire-brands"
categories:
  - "The Garage"
  - "Tires"
tags:
  - "Buying Guides"
  - "commerce"
  - "NoAds"
  - "Roundup"
---

# Look No Further: The Best Tire Brands Are Right Here

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If you live in a place with temperate weather and little winter action, you can buy one set of tires and forget about it. People like yours truly who live where winter is hardcore don’t have it so easy. Picking a tire brand and a tire and then finding a model to fit your car can be a real pain, and that pain is multiplied when you have to own two sets of tires to make it safely through the year.

The brand of tire that’s best for you depends on many factors. *The Drive*’s editors have spent enough time and money buying tires to know what makes a good brand. I’ve gathered my favorites here, along with options that represent the best in certain categories.

## Summary List

- Best Overall: [Michelin](<https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-9260165-11554884?sid=TD-RV&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tirerack.com%2Ftires%2Ftires.jsp%3Fmessage%3DsingleSize%26tireMake%3DMichelin%26tireModel%3DPilot%2BSport%2BAll%2BSeason%2B4%26cameFrom%3DselectOE%26partnum%3D34YR9PSAS4XL>)
- Best Value: [Kumho](<https://imp.i128439.net/c/2095194/797249/11372?subId1=TD-RU&u=https%3A%2F%2Frealtruck.com%2Fsearch%2F%3Fq%3DKumho>)
- Honorable Mention: [Continental](<https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-9260165-11554884?sid=TD-RV&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tirerack.com%2Ftires%2Ftires.jsp%3FtireMake%3DContinental%26tireModel%3DPureContact%2BLS%26partnum%3D34VR9PCLSXL%26vehicleSearch%3Dtrue%26fromCompare1%3Dyes%26autoMake%3DToyota%26autoYear%3D2021%26autoModel%3DCamry%25204cyl%26autoModClar%3DXSE%26AID%3D11554884%26PID%3D9260165%26SID%3DTD-RV%26cjevent%3D974e5d32910111ec838000130a1c0e0d>)
- Best All-Season: [Goodyear](<https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-9260165-11554884?sid=TD-RV&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tirerack.com%2Ftires%2Ftires.jsp%3FtireMake%3DGoodyear%26tireModel%3DAssurance%2BComfortDrive%26partnum%3D34VR9ACDXL%26vehicleSearch%3Dtrue%26fromCompare1%3Dyes%26autoMake%3DToyota%26autoYear%3D2021%26autoModel%3DCamry%25204cyl%26autoModClar%3DXSE>)
- Best High-Performance: [Pirelli](<https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-9260165-11554884?sid=TD-RV&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tirerack.com%2Ftires%2Ftires.jsp%3FtireMake%3DPirelli%26tireModel%3DP%2BZero%2B%2528PZ4%2529%26partnum%3D935YR1PZ4XL%26vehicleSearch%3Dtrue%26fromCompare1%3Dyes%26autoMake%3DPorsche%26autoYear%3D2010%26autoModel%3DCayenne%26autoModClar%3DGTS>)
- Best All-Terrain: [BFGoodrich](<https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-9260165-11554884?sid=TD-RV&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tirerack.com%2Ftires%2Ftires.jsp%3FtireMake%3DBFGoodrich%26tireModel%3DAll-Terrain%2BT%252FA%2BKO2%26partnum%3D66SR8KO2%26vehicleSearch%3Dtrue%26fromCompare1%3Dyes%26autoMake%3DToyota%26autoYear%3D2020%26autoModel%3DTacoma%25204WD%26autoModClar%3DDouble%2520Cab>)
- Best Winter: [Bridgestone](<https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-9260165-11554884?sid=TD-RV&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tirerack.com%2Ftires%2Ftires.jsp%3FtireMake%3DBridgestone%26tireModel%3DBlizzak%2BWS90%26partnum%3D155HR7WS90%26vehicleSearch%3Dtrue%26fromCompare1%3Dyes%26autoMake%3DToyota%26autoYear%3D2020%26autoModel%3DCamry%25204cyl%26autoModClar%3DXSE%26cameFrom%3DWinterSection>)

## Best Tire Brands: Reviews & Recommendations

I selected the best tire brands in a variety of areas, including overall and all-terrain. Price ranges are based on an average of online retailer pricing. Tires with a lower price are marked with a single $, and higher-priced tires are marked with additional $ symbols.

## Our Verdict

Tires are the only part of your car designed to touch the road. In other words, the only thing standing between you and certain death in many situations is your tires. Focus on a brand that offers the type of tire and size of tire that your vehicle and driving style require. The top choice for me is Michelin.

## What to Consider When Choosing a Tire Brand

### Tire Brands Key Features

#### Tread Life

Tread life is an estimate of how many miles your tires should last before needing a replacement. Remember that it’s an estimate and not a guarantee, in most cases, so you should treat it as if it’s something of a promise that you’ll get a certain number of miles out of a tire.

#### Speed and Load Rating

You may not be shopping for tires for racing, but it’s important to look at the speed rating of the tires you’re buying. Large truck and SUV tires tend to be rated for lower speeds, while summer and performance tires offer higher safe speeds. The same is true for load ratings, especially if you’re shopping for truck or SUV tires. The load rating is the amount of weight each tire can support.

#### Size

There are a bunch of numbers on the side of every tire that denotes its size. For example, a set of tires for 17-inch wheels might be sized 215/55R-17.

- 215 is the tire’s width in millimeters
- 55 is its aspect ratio. In simple terms, the tire’s sidewall is 55 percent as tall as its tread is wide
- R means radial construction
- 17 denotes 17-inch wheels

It’s important to buy the tires that fit your vehicle precisely. Your speedometer, some safety equipment, and your vehicle’s suspension system can depend on a specific wheel and tire diameter, and up-or downsizing without regard for the overall size of your wheels and tires can cause issues

## FAQs

You’ve got questions. *The Drive* has answers.

## Author
After working in the technology and software industry for several years, Chris Teague began writing as a way to help people outside of that world understand the sometimes very technical work that goes on behind the scenes. With a lifelong love of all things automotive, he turned his attention to writing new vehicle reviews, detailing industry trends, and breaking news. Along the way, he earned an MBA with a focus on data analysis that has helped him gain a strong understanding of why the auto industry’s biggest companies make the decisions they do.

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