The 5 best tires for your car right now, according to Consumer Reports
Tires might all seem like the same, but there are important differences between brands, from the material they’re made of to their track and design.
Consumer Reports tested just about all the tires available on the market to determine which ones you should buy.
Check out which are the best tires for all seasons, summer, winter, and more.
Best All-Season Tires
Consumer Reports suggests the Michelin (ML) Defender 2 tires for all-season tires. Retailing between $176.99 to $200.99, it says the tires offer a strong grip, a smooth ride, and a lengthy tread life.
Best Ultra-High Performance All-Season Tires
If you own a luxury sedan or a sports car, check out the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4, which retail for $194.99. “They are designed to provide better handling and more responsive steering in wet and dry conditions than regular all-seasons,” Consumer Reports said. “But they generally don’t do as well when it comes to treadwear and ride comfort.
Best Ultra-High-Performance Summer Tires
These tires are also meant for sports cars and other particularly sporty sedans. Consumer Reports suggests getting the Michelin Pilot Sport 4s, which range between $145-238 and can have a tread life of up to 40,000 miles. They won’t do well on ice or snow, but are good for warm weather, even if it’s rainy.
Best Snow Tires
Nokian Tyres’ Hakkapeliitta R5 model are Consumer Report’s go-to choice for snow or winter tires. Retailing at $240.17, the tires “offer superior winter grip, allowing them to go, stop, and take corners better than other tires in cold and inclement weather,” CR said.
Best Performance Snow Tires
For higher-end snow tires, Consumer Reports suggests Bridgestone (BRDCY) Blizzak LM005, which retail for $478. “They’re designed to provide decent performance on clear roads and a tenacious grip on snow and ice,” CR said.
