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What's behind our tire Ratings?

Experts at our National Testing and Research Center tested 172 models in tires to see which ones perform best.

We look for:

Overall score
Overall score emphasizes safety-related tests, including braking, handling, and resistance to hydroplaning. Scores and ratings are held to a comparative standard within a tire category.
Dry braking
Dry braking is from 60 to 0 mph.
Wet braking
Wet braking is from 40 to 0 mph or 60 to 0 mph. Refer to the wet braking iText at the top of the Ratings chart for the specific speed used.
Handling
Handling includes how well the tires gripped in an avoidance maneuver involving a swerve into the left lane and back into the right lane; dry and wet cornering grip; and subjective steering feel.
Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning reflects how quickly we could drive through standing water before the tires begin to lose contact with the pavement.
Snow traction
Snow traction reflects the distance our test car needed to accelerate from 5 to 20 mph on moderately packed snow.
Ice braking
We tested ice braking on a skating rink from 10 to 0 mph.
Ride comfort
Ride comfort reflects our on-road judgments.
Noise
Noise reflects our on-road judgments.
Rolling resistance
Rolling resistance, measured on a dynamometer, is a factor in fuel economy.
Tread life
Tread life is an indicator of wear potential from CR's vehicle road test on the Federal Government's treadwear course.

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Recommended tires are standout choices with high scores. They include CR Best Buys, which offer exceptional value. When narrowing your choices, weigh features, price, and attributes that matter to you.

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Tires Ratings

Find out which Tires scored the best on our tests. Our tests are based not only on government and industry standards but also on standards our specialists think should apply, which re-create the experience you will have with the product.

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Car owners need to replace their tires a few times over the life of a typical vehicle. Despite advances in longer-lasting tires, actual tread life will vary by car type, tire type (such as all-season or high-performance), driving aggressiveness, and even road and weather conditions. If you're looking for information about tires, Consumer Reports is your best resource. Consumer Reports’ tire reviews will give you honest buying advice that you can trust. Use our tire buying guide to discover which features are most important to consider. We also provide unbiased Ratings and tire reviews to help you choose the best tires for your needs.

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Performance all season tires (27)

Recommended models are standout choices with high scores. They include CR Best Buys, which offer exceptional value. When narrowing your choices among models, weigh performance, features, price, and attributes that matter to you, such as color, size, or style.

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Ultra high performance summer tires (23)

All season truck tires (23)

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Winter tires (17)

Performance winter tires (15)

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BFGoodrich Traction T/A T (Tested)

The BFGoodrich T/A is a premium all season tire with a 70,000 mile tread wear warranty. It has a directional tread pattern - Check that the tire is installed to rotate in the direction shown on the sidewall. This tire is suitable for many family cars and minivans.

BFGoodrich Traction T/A T

Nokian WR G2

Yokohama Geolandar A/T-S G012

Tire buying guide

Despite advances in longer-lasting tires, actual tread life will vary by car type, tire type (such as all season or high performance), driving aggressiveness, and even road and weather conditions. Car owners still need to replace their tires a few times or more throughout the life of a typical vehicle. As the adage goes, nothing lasts forever.