If you’re in the market for tires designed to provide performance and versatility in any weather, look no further. I’ve rounded up the best tires for the money.
FYI, prices and ratings are accurate as of time of writing.
Before we begin, here's a tip. When you buy tires from Amazon, you can have them shipped to your home, work, or a selected service center. Here are my top tire picks with hands-on reviews.
1. Fullway - High Performance Radial Tires
Top-rated: 6,179 ratings | 279 answered questions
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Highlight: 4 tires for the price of 2 Amazon deal!
Helpful review: "These tires came in so fast! I was quoted a pretty expensive package deal from my mechanic. Given the fact I have an older car, I did not want to drop a ton of money. Found these on a google search and was surprised amazon had a carrier. Well, not really…ha! Never heard of the brand and neither did any one else I talked to, including the local tire guy. Figured I’d give them a try since it cut the price in half of what was quoted.
Delivery was like 3 days. I feel the difference and the ride is very smooth. To be continued on how great they are in snow. Nice deal though, as I’m sure the extra cash will go to the next issue of having an older car. Satisfied customer here!
UPDATE:
For the price. I'd buy these tires again. Understand. This purchase, I was skeptical at first because I thought I needed name brand tires, but this turned out to be a good choice. They are quiet and smooth riding. Just mounted them not too long ago (about 300 - 400 miles ago). Let's just say, if you're on a budget and you want to get rolling, buy them!
A FEW WORDS FROM A NEIGHBOR:
I was really hesitant about going with a brand that is well known but let me assure you these tires are EXCELLENT quality! They are much thicker tires than other brands, soft and extremely quiet. I will probably never buy another brand again! I ordered the tire on Amazon and it was delivered the next day in my rural town in Florida. I am extremely happy with the quiet ride in my car. They would have charged me twice the price at a tire shop if I needed it today.
AND ON TO MY FRIEND’S REVIEW:
I am a believer in these XL tires. The stronger side walls provide better cornering and less body roll. Steady smooth ride on unforgiving and uneven chewed up roads. In the past I used brand name recommended passenger rated tires but these tires outperform them by far. They ride perfectly balanced on the highway at any speed. I cannot speak for longevity yet. A hiccup at the installation center over price was quickly cleared up by Amazon customer service who were amazing. I understand that buying an unknown brand can be a tough choice but so far these are great tires!! So all in all, I’ll say that they grip the road, they’re quiet, they look good, and they’re cheap. I don’t care about the name brand. These tires are great. If you’re on the fence about them I definitely recommend them and will likely buy them again in the future." — Ronald Moore
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2. CROSSMAX - SUV Radial Tire
Top-rated: 255 ratings
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Highlight: Multi-pitch pattern designed to decrease noise levels.
Helpful review: "I purchased and had it delivered to my local shop. When I called to confirm the appointment you could tell they were expecting a garbage tire when I told them what was coming. Went for my appointment, 15 mins later they came out to tell me it was done, and a perfect match to my ridiculously priced dealer installed Nissan Rogue tires. Same thickness, tread depth and pattern. Definitely recommend. Already ordered another to seal up and have as a spare.
UPDATE:
These tires looked like they would last a long time, so I put another set on my son’s car. They ride smoothly, they are quiet, and they do great in rain. I can't wait to see what they do in the snow. I have only had these for 3 months and they have done great.
MY NEIGHBOR’S REVIEW:
I've been on these for about 6 weeks now on a minivan being used for work. They handle a lot of weight everyday, and they do great! Really impressed with the snow and wet traction as well as braking.
A FEW WORDS FROM A FRIEND:
These tires were perfectly round (most aren't), and needed absolutely no balance weights. Never in my life have I ever seen tires like this. The high tread wear rating was a complete surprise, too. When I took my equinox on a road trip, the tires handled it well in the curves. There was no noticeable road noise." — Jerry T. Logan
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3. Summit - Ultramax HP Tire
Top-rated: 1,676 ratings
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Highlight: 50K-Mile Treadwear Warranty.
Helpful review: "I couldn't find a bad review on these. The price is unbeatable. I gotta throw em on my car (ford fusion hybrid) and see how it goes. They arrived naked, but undamaged. The dot was 3223. So they were made around August which is great! They are new enough tires. That was my next biggest concern ordering online was getting old tires. So far so good! I'll update after I put miles on em.
UPDATE 1:
I put them on the car at my local Firestone. They feel great. They are quiet enough. I would rate road noise as average. The grip in the rain has been fine. Average again. Not throwing the car into corners(yet) but I drove around town in the rain and never lost grip. Very happy with these tires initially.
UPDATE 2:
Been driving the heck out of my car with these tires just ONE COMPLAINT. They are quiet. They grip well. They haven't negatively affected my mpg, but it does seem that they're hard for the shop to balance. I had to take them back after the initial period of vibration. They didn't get the balance right. Other than that, I'm super duper happy with these damn tires. I usually just “buy once cry once” and get Michelin because I trust them, but I have no regrets going with these.
UPDATE 3:
I have put a few thousand miles on these, I am SHOCKED how good they are. In the American southeast with torrential rain, this cold front, and all general driving, these tires have performed as good as any Michelin I've paid the big bucks for. I cannot recommend these tires more!
MY NEIGHBOR’S REVIEW:
From having the Vercelli Strada II and Achilles ATR Sport 2, this tire from Summit is better than both in many areas. It is quieter, easier to balance, and cheaper than both of them. As for treadwear they are rated for about the same across all three I've used. If balanced and rotated properly the tire should last well into the 40k miles under realistic conditions. My 02 mustang that i have has awful worn out suspension which causes the tire to wear unevenly, yet this tire hasn't been worn enough to need to be replaced yet. Bought and had the 2 mounted on the front since the beginning of 2023 and now going into the new year this tire has not worn much even with bad suspension and slightly off alignment. On the road the tire is also quiet at almost all speeds. Tire grips very well in dry weather as well and have zero issues with wet weather as I live in the midwest with all kinds of weather patterns. If you need a cheap high performance that can handle 160+ mph and actually hold well in all around weather it does not get better than this. You can get this tire for under $100 vs going to a retail shop and spending upwards to almost $200 per tire to get the same performance and life expectancy, yeah i'd rather not.
A FEW WORDS FROM A FRIEND:
First off, I was a bit skeptical that this brand could deliver a quality tire with traction that rivals the name brands that cost so much more. So the tires have been installed on my Genesis for almost 3 months and I can honestly say these tires give good feedback and AA traction. In the cold December rain here in Texas, the only way to test them is to smash the pedal from a standing start and see if they grip or spin. I'm impressed. With 330+ hp to the back wheels they hook up well. Cornering at a moderate pace inspires confidence. I will most likely throw another pair of these on the car." — Lee Custer
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4. Milestar - Sport Performance Radial Tire
Top-rated: 4,132 ratings | 351 answered questions
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Highlight: Best value for money.
Helpful review: "I just had these mounted on my 13 Kia Optima SXL yesterday, and so far so good. The original Hankooks only lasted 24,000 miles, and the car was horrible in this Ohio winter. Much better traction with these tires, and the ride is as good as with the Hankooks. Handling seems as good if not better so far.
I spent hours on other tire sites trying to find the best all season tire at a low price, and none came close to the price of these (plus the other sites charge either shipping or tax). So glad I checked out Amazon to find this great deal PLUS free shipping and no tax! I finally chose to sign up for the Amazon credit card, which saved me an additional $40, and gives me 6 months to pay these off interest free. Shop around for installation, most shops wanted at least $30 per tire + TPMS rebuild kits (which I didn't need). I finally found a place that did it for $19.99 per tire ($94.99 out the door).
UPDATE:
I got a second set and put a new set of wheels with these tires on my 19 Ford Fusion. They look great. Shipped fast and arrived in perfect condition. They ride smoothly and quietly. They have great grip/traction, even in wet conditions. They feel better on the road than the oem Michelin energy saver tires that were on here new. I would highly recommend it and you can't beat the quality for the price. I put 20k on the set on my Impala and they still looked and performed as new. This set is 235/45r18. If you are hesitating and unsure if you should buy these, go for it! You won't be disappointed!! Hope this helps.
MY NEIGHBOR’S REVIEW:
I bought a set of 4 of these tires for my 2011 Ford Fusion SEL and got a local mom and pop shop to install them. They rode smooth and quiet for 34,500mi and 4 years I got out of them before I had to replace them (rotated them a few times but was sticking to a mileage rotation schedule). When it was time to get new tires, I decided to get these same set of tires because I really liked how they felt on the car and their price point fits my budget. These were mounted on a South Florida car so I did not experience snow or any extreme cold weather surfaces with these tires. But I did experience driving in really hot temperatures, local street flooding and torrential downpours during highway driving, and the car handled well. Hope this helps. Keep the shiny side up!! ;-)
A FEW WORDS FROM A FRIEND:
These Milestars are GREAT! They ride just as good as my Bridgstone. I got a $1500.00 price on Bridgestone tires to replace the ones on my 2010 BMW X5 d35. So I thought that I would give these Milestar tires a shot @ $400.00 for the set. It cost me $60.00 to have them put on and balanced so I'm all in at $460.00. I don't normally write reviews but in this case I think I owe it to someone who is thinking of buying a set. And boy, these Milestars are GREAT! They ride just as good as my Bridgstone did and that's no lie. There is no road noise and the ride is as good as it gets! So 5 months later I bought another set for my daughter's BMW 325i with the same results!" — Robert Leith
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5. Hankook - Kinergy Radial Tire
Top-rated: 2,526 ratings | 236 answered questions
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Highlight: Asymmetric tread pattern design.
Helpful review: "Had Michelin Defender tires, but the cost made me explore other options. Did my homework, and even though the Hankook tires had only 70K verses the Michelin 80K life wear, decided to give them a try.
The Hankook tires that I purchased through Amazon were priced very well. I got 4 Hankook tires for the price of 4 Michelin tires. My ride is extremely quiet and smoother than my previous Michelin. Not going to lie, I was fully expecting to not like my Hankook tires, but totally underestimated how really good they are.
I live in Minnesota, and I believe my Hankook tires bite the snow better, which in turn is needed to hold the snow and ice of the roads in winter. In addition, I also purchased the install for $99. dollars, which is also a solid value. If your car has pressure reading options, you will have to pay a little more to get replacements that match your care to the new tires. Quality product, great handling, and excellent price.
UPDATE:
It's been raining quite a bit here lately, but these tires have kept me comfortably on the road. Their braking traction is great. I get straight line stops on wet roads w/o the ABS needing to assist. Definitely will purchase them again when the time comes.
MY FRIEND’S REVIEW:
This is the second set of Hankook's I have owned, and it is just as great as the first set. My first criterion is safety - that means traction, stopping distance, and stability. These fill the bill. My second criterion, and almost as big as safety, is noise... meaning lack of it. Both sets have been winners here. I have noticed in other tires that while they may be quiet for the first 10,000 miles, they gradually lose their quietness and become very irritating. These tires have NOT done that! Third criterion is price, and they are winners on that criterion too. Finally, longevity, and they do just fine in my book. I really have not compared them to other tires on this because I'm satisfied so much with the first three that I'd be happy if they lasted just 3/4 of the time of other tires. But they last longer than that.
A FEW WORDS FROM A NEIGHBOR:
This is my third set of these tires on my 2000 Dodge Dakota long-bed truck, and they're awesome. I've driven all of the standard American brands, and until I bought my first set of Hankooks, I thought I was getting great value and performance out of my tires. WRONG! The handling, long life, quiet ride and great wet-surface braking of Hankooks are the best I've had... and that's aside from the amazing low price for a set of four. I drive aggressively and often haul heavy loads, including pulling 8' and 12' trailers, and yet I've averaged well over 50,000 miles of service from each set. So you can understand why I was very pleased to see that my wife's new car came from the factory with a set of Hankook tires!" — Ruben Peterson
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6. Vercelli - Strada Radial Tires
Top-rated: 1,464 ratings | 135 answered questions
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Highlight: 2 for the price of 1 Amazon deal!
Helpful review: "I have a Mercedes C63 AMG and I have tried so many brands of tires. Out of all the tires, these are the cheapest and longest lasting I have found. For the most part you're just paying for the name on the tire. Let me start this part by saying that my car eats tires.
The most mileage I have ever gotten out of a set on the rear is about 3,500 miles (and yes, my alignment has been done). So do yourself a favor and just buy these. I mean they are cheap enough that if you do decide to get something else, you won't be out much money at all. Just consider this a test RIDE. Highly recommend it!
UPDATE:
I got a second set of these and they are awesome. look super sporty and last a long time for what they are. Seller made sure they got here super fast and shipped them almost instantly after I ordered. So I will continue to purchase tires from Amazon and the Vendors that supply them. Very impressed on delivery, arrived as requested with 2 day delivery.
MY NEIGHBOR’S REVIEW:
So far I've put about 15-20k miles on these tires on a Lexus LS430 which is a heavy car. Tires do ok in the rain. They don't slide around, but they can spin a bit coming off a stop. Dry performance is the same as every other tire, not too hard, not too soft. As for quality? I've had these tires up to 130 mph multiple times and had no issues. My car is on coil-overs so I can throw it around easier. I can take on-ramps at 70 and they hold the curve. No odd hear, no excessive wear, for the price I have no complaints and I work in a tire shop. So to sum things up, for the price, you can’t pass these up. They arrived early, shipped from Michigan to Wyoming. And they are actually pretty nice, beefy tires.
A FEW WORDS FROM A FRIEND:
So far, these have been a very good deal (unbeatable really). The ride is smooth and they are quiet. I think that there are much higher performance tires. But if you are simply looking for a good tire in this size for regular driving/touring, these tires are likely one of the best deals that you will find (especially with free shipping!). Note that the side "art" of the tire is (or at least can be) different from that which is pictured (mine is sort of a checkered flag pattern)." — Ash Padgett
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7. Lexani - Performance Radial Tire
Top-rated: 1,299 ratings | 95 answered questions
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Highlight: The four longitudinal grooves provide efficient water channeling to improve wet road capabilities.
Helpful review: "Arrived on time, even though I was a bit impatient. Got the tires computer balanced and mounted at a Professional Tire shop. Hit the highway for an hour long drive back home. It was previously raining but began to morph into a thunderstorm. My 1998 LS400 drove flawlessly, quiet, and smooth at 60 mph. As the rain lightened up I managed to get it up to 72 mph and it still drove great.
As my rate of speed and travel direction caused me to exit the storm which was passing over. My last 15 miles to my home is filled with small hills, but multiple curves and 3 sharp turns. 45 mph tops is what I chose to go on the straight away and 30 to 35 mph on curves and under 25 mph on the sharp ones. And I got to tell you these tires are amazing. They actually gripped the road with no slips due to the wet conditions. Mind you. These are new tires of course. Will update in about 6 months, but to be completely honest I don't drive my Lexus much.
MY NEIGHBOR’S REVIEW:
Got these for my aftermarket wheels, planning on running them till winter rolls around. Some weeks I drive about 400 miles, and every other month I take road-trips (of about 2,000 miles). I'm surprised how smooth these are on the road, and how they don't slip in wet conditions. I have Goodyear tires that have cost me $765 a set. They aren't as good as these. Now, I have this right hand turn I make to get on the main road, and it's kind of on a small slope. So every time I take it a little too fast, I lose traction even when it's dry out. With these tires, I've taken that turn the same way on wet and dry conditions and they don't even skip a beat. Definitely good tires for the price!
A FEW WORDS FROM A FRIEND:
These replaced 4 Nitto tires on a 2007 Mustang GT/CS. Being as I'm not sure how much longer I will have the vehicle I decided not to buy super expensive tires this time. Very pleased with these so far. Had them installed at Pep Boys. No problems balancing them and they drive as smooth as can be (hopefully that will always be the case). I've only put a couple hundred miles on them so far and will definitely update the review if necessary--otherwise consider me a satisfied customer! I like the tread design on these; it looks very much like the Nitto tires that they replaced. Very impressed!" — B. Racks
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8. Hankook - Ventus V2 Concept 2 Radial Tires
Top-rated: 1,576 ratings | 108 answered questions
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Highlight: 2 for the price of 1 Amazon deal!
Helpful review: "I've had these tires for about 3-4 thousand miles now and I've definitely noticed two main weaknesses of these tires compared to the original Dunlop SP7000s that I had for 77,000. These tires seem to result in less compliant drive, possibly due to softer side walls. The car feels less stable and more vague in corners.
Also, my fuel economy went down by 2 mpg, and I am commuting on exactly the same road. The tire is about the same in terms of noise. This explains the relatively low prices. They are made in Indonesia. Honestly, I would not buy them again. My next tires will either be Dunlop SP7000 again or some other brand that's available at the time of next replacement. Can not recommend them, unless price is the primary consideration.
UPDATE:
All the concerns have dissipated and I am now fully satisfied with these tires. The traction, noise and wear are excellent. 11,000 miles on them and can't see any wear yet. Considering the low price, they are an excellent value.
MY FRIEND’S REVIEW:
Sweetest tires I've ever had, After 5 years of having the stock tires, it was time to replace them. The dealership was charging me 600 dollars for replacement and installation. That was a huge nope for me. I did my research and these Hankook tires were the best match for my car (Corolla 2013 on stock rims). Not only did I saved money, I even got better tires than the ones I had. I did buy all 4, Shipping was very quick and professional installation cost me around $100.
A FEW WORDS FROM A NEIGHBOR:
Put this tire on the rear of my 2013 HD Street Glide and will never mount another bike tire. This thing has gone across the US loaded to the gills more than once as well as a lot of commuting miles. It’s stable and predictable in all weather conditions and temperatures. This is the second one I’ve purchased, by the way. Installed myself with 5oz of balance beads and it runs like a dream. But you will have to figure out the pressure that works for your situation. Once it’s dialed in, it’s money." — Sharon Brown
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9. TBB - High Performance Radial Tire
Top-rated: 577 ratings | 45 answered questions
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Highlight: Great traction on snow-covered roads.
Helpful review: "I drive a Porsche Cayman S and previously had the Pirelli P-Zeros which handle amazingly in dry conditions, but they only lasted 1 year with 8000 miles with very light use! So for less than half the price of the Pirellis, I decided to try these TBB's and this is my honest opinion after 3 months.
Excellent value! They have a softer ride than the P-Zeros, which is fine, because my suspension is stiff and I feel every bump with the P-Zeros. Now although the TBB's don't handle as well in dry conditions, for the price and the light sport driving I do, they're great, and they handle better in wet conditions than the Pirellis! These are great tires! Now I just have to see how long they'll last. I will update this review if anything happens but so far so good!
MY FRIEND’S REVIEW:
I’m always skeptical about using unknown brands, but these tires are terrific! They handle well on pothole streets, they perform safely, they are good looking, and provide a quiet ride. No mileage guarantee. For the price I can replace them with brand new easily. I was even able to utilize an Amazon tire shop to install them. I recommend them for anyone looking to save money.
A FEW WORDS FROM A NEIGHBOR:
Excellent tires! Quick delivery. Excellent value for money! I was always afraid to buy lesser known brands, but today I see that this is silly because the quality of these tires is great! Got around 2k miles on them. Noise level is better than expected. Comfortable ride. Reasonable price! Including having mavis installed. No more spending money on expensive tires, which most of the time are expensive just because of the brand! I like these tires so much… So why pay double, just for brand name?" — Troy Levi
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