Tires reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 646 Reddit reviews across 142 subreddits and 262 posts to rank the best Tires brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/tires, r/Crosstrek, r/Subaru_Outback, r/accord, r/TriumphBonneville. Top-rated brands include Michelin (4.7/5), Nokian (4.7/5), Continental (4.6/5).
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Reviews646
Subreddits142
Posts262
Brands28
Products85
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#1
Michelin
4.7
(215)
"Michelin Pilot Sports for the win. Best riding tire and best handling type combination for daily driving"
"Michelin Pilot Sports for the win. I loved mine until the tread ran out. But they are the best riding and best handling Tire I can imagine"
"Just waiting on my EV6’s tires to wear out a bit more before dumping them for the Crossclimate2’s. We’ve had them on a number of cars and they’re super versatile."
"I love the Michelins excellent ride, range and traction"
"Lot of folks recommending Michelin Defenders. They are a really good tire, but also quite expensive."
"Stock Michelin Road Classics came with my new Speed Twin 900 and they are amazing."
"I use michelin road classic on my bonnie t100 and it's the best tires I've used. Highly recommend."
"Night and day difference in handling, I couldn't imagine riding on whatever the hell is on the bike in this photo."
"Michelin defenders by far the best choice."
"You’re not gonna get a better tire longevity than a Michelin tire. Defenders are great tires."
#2
Nokian
4.7
(79)
"Nokian outpost nAT, and falkens parent company sumitomo’s encounter AT are my two favourite all terrain tires, added bonus they last longer and are cheaper than bfgs"
"I swear by the NOKIAN HAKKAPELIITTA R5 winter tires on my '21 XSE V6."
"Saw your title, came here to say Nokian HKPL R5. You already said it. Insane tires."
"The best snow tires I’ve ever had"
"They’re the gold standard of winter tires."
"They’re awesome."
"Nokian know a thing or three about winter tires."
"Nokian Hakkapellitta."
"Nokian outpost have been fantastic for me."
"* Nokian Remedy WRG5
* Goodyear WeatherReady 2
* Nexen N'Blue 4Season 2
* Falken Aklimate
* Cooper Discoverer Enduramax
* General Altimax 365AW
* Michelin CrossClimate 2
* Pirelli Scorpion WeatherActive
* Bridgestone WeatherPeak"
#3
Continental
4.6
(59)
"Continental for me .. I have great experience with them"
"I’ve run the K60 on my T120 for 3 years. I’ve never been let down by these tires."
"I’ve run k60s for years on a GS. Every time I wavered I have regretted and gone back."
"Continental DSW 06 everyone recommends."
"Continental DSW06, or Michelin Pilot A/S if you want more grip for a higher price. Both have been good here in Denver weather."
"Continental DSW06. I'm on my second set, I'm in PA and winters have been mildish. Very quiet and very grippy."
"Personally I've run both the Continental dws06 and Pilot Sport AS4 and they've both been great."
"Gatorskins!"
"+1 gators"
"Continental Gatorskins"
#4
Bridgestone
4.6
(45)
"I put blizzak ws90 because the stock tire sucked in the snow."
"Love the blizzak’s"
"Bridgestone weather peak."
"Wisconsin winters + Blizzaks = no 4x4 needed."
"Best winter I’d say Bridgestone Blizzak."
"Bridgestone Blizzaks or Michelin Ice X."
"Live in CT, I do Blizzak on my ‘22 hybrid."
"Blizzak and Michelin X-Ice are probably the two most-recommended winter tires."
"The Blizzaks would grip no matter what the conditions."
"A set of Blizzacks and snow will be no big deal!"
#5
Falken
4.6
(45)
"Quiet ride, great handling dry/wet."
"Best tire I've had so far."
"One set for year round use, stick with the same size and look at the Nokian outpost nat, Falken wildpeak at4w."
"Falken Wildpeaks AT's are what I went with. Still quiet after ~20,000 miles."
"They work great!"
"I have Falken Wildpeaks. I do about 50% road driving and 50% light off roadimg and handle it a treat."
"Wild peak at trails all day long"
"Seconded wildpeaks in the stock size in CO."
"I love my Wildpeaks. Work great for city driving."
"I changed my stock tires to Falken WildPeak A/T Trail and have never looked back."
#6
Goodyear
4.1
(43)
"Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 is currently testing the best at tire rack"
"They did excellent and lasted the 60k miles."
"Just buy the goodyear wrangler. Not the stock goodyear wrangler duratracs."
"Go with the Goodyear weather ready 2 they have a special going on now no charge for mount and balance."
"Assurance WeatherReady 2 if you care about snow or rain."
"I've got the Goodyear Eagle F1s and they're great."
"Put on Goodyear Wranglers (with Kevlar) and never had a flat after that."
"Goodyear Eagle f1’s for the win."
"I run Goodyear Reliant All Season tires. Very nice ride..."
"Goodyear Eagle F1s have been good on my 1LE wheels."
#7
Pirelli
4.1
(22)
"I went with a Pirelli Angel GT 110/80 front and a Michelin Road 5 rear, stock size. Huge improvement over OEM."
"They are amazing. Very smooth and quiet."
"Scorpions are fantastic. Highly recommend"
"Would highly recommend. Quiet and smooth... especially compared to the OEMs they replaced."
"Pirellis are by far the quietest and nicest riding tires I've ever had on the car."
"In the US, go for the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 or Pirelli Pzero AS Plus 3."
"Super comfortable and very very good tires."
"Pirellis are the best ride, a little softer than the rest."
"The grip is way better than the default pirellis (particularly on the snow we have had)."
"I found my new Pirelli’s on Tire Agent, 0% over 90 days so I went with it."
#8
BFGoodrich
4.7
(15)
"I’m a big fan of the BFG KO3 myself"
"KO3s on my JKU. Best tires. Researched hard for 2 months before purchase. Zero regrets."
"I have BFG KO3’s on my 2018 JK Rubicon. I’m at 80,000 miles on them and am replacing them next week with a new set of KO3’s."
"I have the KO2 on my JL and as soon as it’s time I am putting KO3!"
"Quieter than any BFG ATs that have come before... better than KO2 in snow and winter Good breaking on snow and traction."
"If you grow some nuts get BFG KO3."
"Literally the sell point of BFG Trail terrain."
"Imo its one of the best trail terrain/mild AT tires out there."
"Personally I’d go with the KO3 or the Toyo’s."
"BF Goodrich KO2s hands down."
#9
Michelin CrossClimate 2
5.0
(12)
"It's been a lot better than stock."
"I bought Michelin CrossClimate2 and they work great."
"Michelin CrossClimate 2, Falken Aklimate, Nexen N'Blue 4Season 2."
"Michelin Cross Climate 2."
"Has handled a snow storm where we got 13 inches of snow overnight."
"Switched my Bridgestone ecopia for CC2."
"I went with the CC2s for year round."
"I have CrossClimate2’s on the Subaru and on my second set now."
"Michelin CC2 here in southern Ontario."
"I have CrossClimate2s on my 2019 Outback Limited 3.6r…zero issues or complaints."
#10
General
4.2
(14)
"General grabber atx. Great tires, on my second set, 1k miles in and they look brand new"
"You’ll love them."
"100% would recommend."
"I went with General Altimax RT45's which are a similar tire but a good deal less expensive."
"If mostly on road the general grabber apt is a solid option"
"Another midrange to consider is the General Altimax RT45."
"I’d probably select the general altimax or the Firestone weathergrip."
"A solid tire with decent winter performance."
"General Altimax are pretty good."
"If you’re looking for something cheaper the General altimax have a 65/75k warranty."
#11
Toyo
4.6
(12)
"Toyo CT .. wear like iron, great on road but still work off road too."
"I loved my toyo open country all terrains."
"I love them."
"Most comfortable on road while being super capable off road."
"Great for off road, snow and not very loud."
"Have them on my LX600 and would continue to choose them over BFG every time."
"Great all round all weather tire."
"Quiet, ride nice, and are pretty aggressive looking."
"Those wild peaks are heavy!"
"I'm very happy with my Toyota Open Country AT3's on and off pavement."
#12
Blizzak
4.9
(8)
"I have a Dodge Durango with Blizzak snow tires and it’s so worth it."
"I love Blizzaks and ran them on ALL of my vehicles."
"I went for the blizzaks!"
"Blizzak. No chains necessary."
"I'd recommend blizzaks if u want best of best."
"They get instant traction and have saved me on many occasions."
"I run Blizzaks in Alberta, no complaints."
"The Blizzak’s are much better in the deep snow."
#13
Road 6
4.8
(8)
"It’s a great tire for dang near anything."
"I don't think there's anything that will last as long"
"Absolutely insane levels of grip"
"Road 6, every time."
"They have all the grip you'll ever need and the best longevity in the game."
"I love them."
"Amazing all weather tire."
"Am enjoying it a lot so far"
#14
Cooper
4.4
(8)
"I love them. Performed great in the two snow storms so far."
"I just purchased a set of Cooper Discoverer Enduramax and was stuck in a snow storm in colorado."
"They're really good in the snow and rain, tough and quiet on the dry."
"Use the Tire Rack user survey. Cooper is the best brand above."
"I’d fork up the extra couple bucks on a reputable brand if they carry any."
"They are very comfortable and still good on range."
"Have treated me well."
"Much quieter than Toyo, Falken, Nitto, etc."
#15
Winter Tires
4.6
(7)
"Winter tires can make a huge difference on any car."
"Please do everyone and yourself a favor and get a set of winter tires."
"Getting snow tires (and only using them DEC-MAR) is a great idea."
"I’d be running winter tires if I’m northern Canada."
"They have good grip. Aren’t too loud. And the durability is also good."
"Stick to european winter tyres."
"Winter tires are always great and if you go to VT a lot id recommend getting a set."
#16
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
4.7
(6)
"PS4S, Conti EX Sport Cont. 7 are top."
"I cannot recommend them enough."
"Pilot Sport 4S."
"You can't really go wrong with Michelin imo."
"Go with pilot sport 4s."
"Currently running Michelin PS4s on mine."
#17
Shinko
3.7
(7)
"The stock Metzler’s can’t even compare to the Shinko 705s. The Shinko’s look great and the handling is superb; they’re incredibly grippy and instil a lot of confidence."
"Or the Shinko 705’s"
"I have the Michelin Road classics on my T120 and a pair of Shinko 705s on my BMW R9T. Honestly, I think they are both great tires."
"Agree with shinko 705. On my 3rd set. Get between 6k and 7k from them."
"I've been happy with the Shinko 705's."
"Ive done many miles on 705s on my Tigers, and they are not fun on wet pavement - particularly over tar snakes. They're great on dirt roads though."
"I can’t comment from personal experience yet on wet grip, but I’ve heard more than a few say it’s like ice in the turns."
#18
Firestone
4.3
(6)
"Firestone Weathergrip (All-Weather - snow rated) You will NOT be disappointed."
"Firestone destination xts by far."
"Performed great imo."
"Does great for MN."
"You can also look at the Firestone weathergrip."
"Awesome tires. They’re technically an “All Weather” tire."
#19
Kumho
3.8
(6)
"I got Kumho's and haven't had any tire issues since."
"They’ve been great for daily driving duties."
"Kumho majesty and Flakens are good treaded life."
"They’ve been great for daily driving duties the last 3 winters."
"I had Kumho on my RF when I lived in Chicago for a winter."
"My kumho’s cracked in both tires on the sides."
#20
Hankook
4.8
(4)
"Can’t recommend this tire enough."
"Hankook Ipikes for winter. Nothing will give you traction on snow and ice as good as a real winter tire."
"It's hard to beat the Hankook iPike."
"Not super expensive and performance is great."
#21
Cross Climate 2
4.5
(4)
"CrossClimate for sure."
"There is no other choice if you drive in snow."
"CC2 is the gold standard in its segment."
"I think they are amazing tires."
#22
Nitto
4.3
(4)
"A much lighter tire as well which will definitely help on a smaller/less powerful vehicle."
"The gains in extra ground clearance and traction appear worth it."
"I just replaced my Nitto Terra Grappler’s A/T at just under 90k on them."
"Which is a requirement for me given how I deal with snow 5 months out of the year."
#23
Lexani
3.5
(4)
"I bought the lexanis. Thought they were cheap enough to swap out if not good."
"I got some Lexani tires off Amazon for like $70 a pop that have been great"
"At Walmart you can get lexani made by Nexen for under $100 apiece."
"The Lexani is actually a decent tire... I'd take it over either GT Radial in heartbeat."
#24
Mickey Thompson
4.7
(3)
"Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T."
"They are triple peak rated and crush dirt and look sick."
"Mickey Thompson Baja boss AT is better than the wildpeaks and the KO2s."
#25
Yokohama
4.7
(3)
"These were the first set of tires that I had that were quality and I plan to never buy cheaper brands again."
"Lasted me 68k miles."
"...Yokohama g015, bfg Trail Terrain and such..."
#26
Continental Extreme Contact
4.3
(3)
"I have the conti extreme contacts on my 540 and both M3's."
"Conti Extreme Contact fosho."
"I've got Continental Extreme Contact. No complaints."
#27
Animal
5.0
(2)
"Glh, you will save money in a long run. You will get no flats and the rubber itself last forever."
"Animal GLH"
#28
BF Goodrich
5.0
(2)
"BF goodrich ko2! All season, mud and snow."
"Bfg ko2 or 3 for snow."
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