Best Car Tires
Consumer Reports' experts spotlight the best car tires in every category, including all-season and winter/snow
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Tires look simple and can easily be taken for granted, but their design can be quite sophisticated, from the chemistry of the rubber compound to the tread design. That’s where Consumer Reports plays a key role. Through our tests, we reveal important differences that shoppers couldn’t otherwise discern, such as how performance varies by braking, handling, ride, noise, and even fuel economy.
Our experts have examined the data from our extensive tire test program to select the best car tires in several key categories, including all-season and performance winter/snow tires. These choices are based on the tire models with the highest Overall Score, which is calculated based on track tests and lab evaluations.
“Testing tires is a massive undertaking,” says Ryan Pszczolkowski, Consumer Reports’ tire program manager. “But the results can empower our members to make smart decisions in choosing the right tire for their needs. And it gives us the confidence to name these models as the very best car tires available today.”
How Consumer Reports Tests Car Tires
Consumer Reports tests more than 40 tire models every year for cars, SUVs, and trucks. This extensive program involves the purchase, installation, and evaluation of about 800 individual tires every 12 months.
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