All-Season Tires buying guide

All Season Tires

All-season tires, as the name suggests, are great for use year round. Although the all-season will never perform like a winter tire in the snow, and it will never perform quite as well as the summer tire does, it is a compromise, offering the better parts of both worlds leaving the driver with little to worry about.

Types of All Season Tires

Standard All Season Tires

The best for most people

Low cost

Overall good traction

Long treadwear (Between 40,000 to 100,000 miles)

Comfortable ride

Not the most precise handling

Sizes range from 13-16 inches

S and T speed ratings available

High Performance All Season Tire

Best for those who want better handling and grip, while still getting good treadwear and comfort

Treadwear is 40,000 to 70,000 miles

Wheel sizes from 15 to 17 inches

H and V speed ratings

Heat Resistant

Heat build up can lead to tire related car accidents

Consumer Search's Top All Season Tires

BF Goodrich Traction T/A H

High Performance Tire
Best long-life, durable, all-weather tire for cars or minivans.
Traction A/T hits the perfect balance of ride quality and wet and dry braking
Traction T/A come in H, T and V speed ratings
60,000-mile limited treadlife warranty.

Bridgestone Turanza LS-H

Excellence in resisting hydroplaning and wet-road cornering ability; reviews say the tire's water-evacuation channels work very well.
Rides a little better than a high-performance tire like the BF Goodrich Traction T/A
One of only 3% of tires to earn the NHTSA's rating of AA for traction
Includes a 50,000-mile warranty and a 30-day test drive period

Yokohama Avid Touring

A standout amongn budget tires
Excellent scores for smooth ride quality
Outperforms other S-rated tires in both wet and dry handling
Traction and handling characteristics are predictable, which is something many consumers want in an everyday four-season tire
Exceptional treadlife and an 80,000-mile treadwear warranty

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