Tires, ranked on what the sidewall and the test track say
Every line scored on warranty miles per dollar, treadwear and traction grades, the severe-snow symbol and independent test results. Priced at one reference size per category. No sponsorships.
Start with the right size
Why we rank within categoryesStandard Touring All-Season
Long-wearing, comfortable tires for commuter cars and sedans. Priced at 225/45R17. 8 ranked.
Grand Touring All-Season
Quieter, better-handling all-seasons for sedans and crossovers. Priced at 225/45R17. 8 ranked.
All-Weather (3PMSF)
All-seasons that carry the severe-snow symbol; the right pick where winters are real but a second set is not. Priced at 225/45R17. 9 ranked.
Ultra-High-Performance All-Season
W- and Y-rated all-seasons for sports sedans. Priced at 225/45R17. 10 ranked.
Max-Performance Summer
Dry and wet grip first; not for temperatures below about 40°F. Priced at 225/45R17. 11 ranked.
Highway / Crossover SUV
Touring tires sized and rated for SUVs and light trucks. Priced at 235/65R17. 6 ranked. 1Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza Plus4.0 ★ · $2102Kumho Crugen HP713.5 ★ · $1503Yokohama Geolandar CV G0583.3 ★ · $170All-Terrain
On/off-road tires for trucks and body-on-frame SUVs. Priced at 265/70R17. 11 ranked. 1Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S4.3 ★ · $1902Nexen Roadian ATX4.1 ★ · $1753Falken Wildpeak A/T4W3.7 ★ · $215Best for your situation
By need
Best All-Season Tires for Snow (3PMSF)Best All-Terrain Tires for SnowLongest Treadwear WarrantiesHighest UTQG Treadwear RatingsBest Value Tires (Warranty Miles per Dollar)Best Tires for SedansBest Tires for Crossovers and SUVsBest Tires for Pickup TrucksBest Tires for Electric VehiclesBest Run-Flat TiresTires with AA Wet-Traction GradesBest W- and Y-Rated TiresTop 10 across every size
Guides
All guidesTire Buyer's Guide
How to choose a tire category for your climate and car, read the size, decide between two and four, and avoid the two most expensive mistakes.
3PMSF vs M+S Explained
The difference between the severe-snow symbol and the M+S marking, and why only one of them is a performance test.
All-Season vs All-Weather vs Winter
What separates the three categories, the temperature where summer and all-season compounds stop working, and which set fits which climate.
How to Read a Tire Sidewall
Every code on a tire sidewall, decoded: size, load index, speed rating, DOT date, UTQG grades and the winter symbols.
Why trust these rankings
Independent
No manufacturer influence and no sponsorships. Affiliate commissions fund the site and never affect how anything is ranked.
Grades you can verify
UTQG, warranty and 3PMSF are printed on the sidewall or the spec sheet. Every number we use is checkable.
Tests over marketing
Where an independent test exists for a line, it is the largest component of the score and we link to it.
Common questions
How do you rank tires?
Each tire line is scored on warranty miles per dollar, UTQG treadwear and traction grades, the 3PMSF severe-snow symbol, speed rating, warranty length and independent test results. See how we rank.
Why are prices shown for one size?
Tire prices vary by size. Every category uses one common reference size so lines can be compared fairly; your size will differ, and the retailer price at checkout is what applies.
What is 3PMSF?
The Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake symbol means the tire passed a standardized acceleration test on packed snow. It is the difference between an all-season that is merely legal in winter and one that works. Read 3PMSF vs M+S.