6 Best Car Tires of 2024, Tested by Our Experts

CR's testing highlights tires that shine all season, as well as the best tires for summer and winter

By Jeff S. Bartlett

Updated by Justin Krajeski

Updated June 29, 2024

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Testing tires for wet grip on a Toyota 86. — Consumer Reports tests car tires for “wet grip”—or the ability to retain traction on wet surfaces—on a Toyota 86.

Tires look simple and can easily be taken for granted, but their design can be quite sophisticated, from the rubber compound chemistry to the tread design. That’s where CR plays a key role. Through our tests of hundreds of tires a year, we can reveal important differences that shoppers could not otherwise discern, such as how performance varies by braking, handling, ride, noise, and even fuel economy.

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Our experts have examined the data from our extensive tire test program to select the best car tires in several key categories, from all-season to performance winter/snow tires. Detailed ratings on these and dozens more are available if you’re a CR member. The dynamic ratings chart allows you to fine-tune your selection based on criteria that matter most to you, and the best car tire picks below can steer you in the right direction. (If you own an SUV or pickup truck, we have separate picks just for you.)

How CR Tests Car Tires

Consumer Reports tests more than 40 tire models every year, including those for cars, SUVs, and trucks, totaling hundreds of individual tires for all of the tests.