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    Best Tire Values Based on Consumer Reports' Tests

    These car, SUV, and truck tires deliver the best performance for the money

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    Ford Mustang GT being tested at Consumer Reports' Auto Test Center, driven around orange cones with trees in background
    Ford Mustang GT being tested at Consumer Reports' Auto Test Center.
    Photo: John Powers/Consumer Reports

    Replacement tires are expensive. By the time you add up the cost for four tires, plus mounting and balancing, it’s common to spend $800 or more. For that money, shoppers want all-around handling, good wet-weather grip, and long treadwear, based on a recent Consumer Reports survey.

    But there are so many other considerations when choosing replacement tires, including additional performance factors, like dry braking ability, snow traction, and rolling resistance (which affects fuel efficiency). Consequently, it’s easy to be swayed by the asking price or available discounts and lose sight of the full picture.

    The ultimate measure in choosing a tire is the value it provides, considering the overall performance, predicted treadwear, and purchase price. 

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    “Replacing tires is costly, but our analysis shows that taking the time to consult tire test results can identify the models that excel in the areas that matter most to you and present a good value,” says Ryan Pszczolkowski, Consumer Reports’ tire program manager. He adds that it’s common to find rebates from tire manufacturers, often around $100 off per set, just by going to their websites.

    To narrow down your choices, our tire experts picked the best values in each major tire category, factoring price (based on the sizes tested by CR), predicted tread life based on our extensive testing, and Overall Score. Each is a CR Recommended tire, meaning it excels for grip, comfort, noise, treadwear, and snow traction, when applicable. 

    The performance all-season category has been merged with all-season this year, reflecting progress in the capabilities of all-season tires. 

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    We investigate, research, and test so you can choose with confidence.