Which Tire Brand Is the Best? Virginia Tire & Auto’s Tire Brand Guide
Bridgestone. Goodyear. Michelin. Firestone. The list of tire brands seems to go on and on once you start the hunt for new tires. With all the options to choose from, it can be hard to determine which tire brand is best for your vehicle.
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How do you decide which tire brand is best for your car?
The short answer: You don’t have to.
The long answer: Since modern cars are so complex and specific, buying your tires based on which tire brand is “best” is not a great way to go about it. You need to consider vehicle size, budget, lifestyle and a whole myriad of other reasons to find the tire that’s right for you. Going by brand alone probably won’t get you the tire for your car’s needs.
It can be tempting to base your decision on the last tire brand you heard about and assume that all tires are more or less the same, but that could lead you into dangerous—and possibly expensive—territory.
Rather, we advise that you compare brands’ tire lines to see how each aligns with what you need and want out of your tires. This gives you a higher-level look at each tire manufacturer and their capabilities without skipping over the crucial details of tire specifications and features that you’d otherwise miss by looking at the brand alone.
Top Tire Lines at Virginia Tire & Auto
To help alleviate the stress of tire shopping, we created the VTA Tire Collection, a carefully cultivated collection of the top value tires and lines per tire type. We reviewed tire brands, prices, features, warranties and reviews to compose a list of tire lines that meet our standards for quality, value and performance.
Our VTA Tire Collection includes Car & CUV, Sports Car & Sports CUV, and Truck & SUV tires to make sure you get the right tire for your vehicle. Below is a list of the tire lines that met the criteria of our VTA Tire Collection for the typical Car & CUV to help you decide which tire brand is best for you given your vehicle, budget and lifestyle needs.
Bridgestone
Alenza Prestige – This tire offers the full package when it comes to all-season performance, fuel efficiency, tread life and ride comfort. Its road-gripping technology, optimized contact footprint and 3D sipes make the Alenza Prestige a top-of-the-line all-season tire.
Firestone
Firehawk AS V2 – Experience enhanced sport performance and all-season capability at a great value with the Firehawk AS V2. Its innovative design reduces the risk of hydroplaning and provides increased traction control in snowy conditions.
Destination LE3 – This Firestone model offers reliable year-round performance in all conditions and long tread wear. Its computer-optimized noise sequencing feature provides a quiet, comfortable ride.
Goodyear
Assurance MaxLife2 – Go the extra mile on the Assurance MaxLife, Goodyear’s longest-lasting tire! With its 85,000 Mile Limited Treadwear Warranty and TredLife Technology, the MaxLife is a great choice for drivers looking for excellent wear performance, precise traction and steering control in all seasons!
Assurance ComfortDrive – Experience the best in luxury driving with the Assurance ComfortDrive’s quiet, comfortable ride. ComfortFlex technology absorbs impacts and improves handling, while AquaChannel and Evolving Traction grooves offer predictable control in every season.
Assurance All-Season – The Assurance All-Season combines practicality with performance to create a great all-season tire choice. Biting edges, wide tread grooves and stable shoulder blocks help provide stability in wet, dry and snowy conditions, plus the tread pattern is optimized to reduce annoying road noise.
Eagle F1 All Season – This tire features year-round abilities such as sporty, enhanced tread patter plus traction for reliable grip in light snow, elite wet braking and long lasting performance
Continental
TrueContact Tour54 – Drive confidently no matter the season with the TrueContact’s best-in-class wet braking and dependable driving traction. Its all-season capability, long-lasting treadwear and ComfortRide technology offer drivers an ideal combination of luxury and convenience. And with EcoPlus Technology, rest easy knowing you are saving at the pump while driving down the street in comfort.
ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus – Drivers seeking year-round traction with superior comfort and tread life will love this impressive all-season tire. Continental’s SportPlus Technology provides precise handling on dry, wet, and snowy roads as well as extended tread life.
CrossContact LX25 – Experience exceptional fuel economy and crisp steering response with this high-quality Truck/SUV tire. Its Smooth Response Technology reduces noise and enhances your ride, and the excellent wet braking performance helps give you peace of mind in any conditions.
General
Altimax RT45 – A great all around tire with long lasting treadwear, responsive handing in both wet and dry conditions and low road noise.
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Deciding which tire is best for your car is not a one-size-fits-all situation. Drop by your local Virginia Tire & Auto or call 855.425.3677 to speak with our tire experts. They can help you sort through your options and decide which tire is best for your specific situation and needs.