Top Tire Brands for 2025

In the market for new tires? You don't just want to go for the lowest-priced option.

Tires are one of the most important safety components on a vehicle, and quality matters when it comes to a tire's ability to help with stopping and handling. That said, if your tire tread is getting down to the wear bars or around the 2/32" mark, or if your tires are over six years old, now's the time to start thinking about what replacement set would best suit your vehicle.

Read on for more information on the top tire brands, what makes a great tire, or contact your local GreatWater-affiliated shop today.

What Makes a Great Tire Brand?

What makes a great tire brand? It's a mix of performance and brand reputation.

For instance, the top tire brands consistently deliver the best quality when it comes to traction and handling, braking performance, resistance to hydroplaning, and ride comfort. There's also durability to consider. Good tire brands design their tires to be long-lasting and reliable so that tread wears more slowly and the sidewalls hold up to the rigors of daily driving. High-quality tires are also less likely to result in blowouts and/or flats.

Additionally, there's brand reputation to consider. More established tire brands also tend to be the more reputable ones. Aside from positive customer reviews, good tire brands stand behind their products with generous warranties and high-level customer service and support.

Our Top Tire Brand Picks for 2025

With so many tire brands and types of tires available for purchase, it can be difficult to narrow down the top brands to consider for your vehicle. While everyone's list of top tire brand picks is subjective, here's a closer look at the brands that our neighborhood GreatWater-affiliated garages tend to prefer and recommend to our customers:

• Bridgestone: Bridgestone's biggest strength might be the range of tire options it offers. From performance to winter tires, Bridgestone tires score well among consumers.
• Firestone: Firestone has a long-established reputation for top-quality tires and performance for more than a century. 
• Goodyear: Goodyear isn't one of the most popular tire brands for no reason; its tires are known for their quality and reliability.
• Continental: One of the largest tire makers in the world, Conti is always pushing the envelope and releasing new, innovative models.
• Michelin: You'll rarely find a bad tire from Michelin. With a focus on quality, Michelin has a vast range of tire options to choose from.
• BF Goodrich: Founded in 1870, BF Goodrich established the very first tire manufacturing center in North America. While these tires aren't as common as some of the other brands on this list, BF Goodrich still represents a steady, reliable option.

Best All-Season Tire Brands for Everyday Driving

All-season tires are exactly what they sound like — tires that provide consistent performance no matter the temperature or weather conditions. It should be no surprise to see some familiar brands in this section, as Michelin, Goodyear, and Continental all offer industry-leading all-season options.

However, this list is also buoyed by a few other brands. For instance, Firestone's Weathergrip tires are ideal for all conditions and perform especially well in wet and light snow. Yokohama and Toyo also offer quality all-season options for drivers to select from.

High-Performance Tire Brands for Speed and Handling

High-performance tires are designed to enhance grip, responsiveness, and control — especially at faster speeds. Ideal for sports cars, high-performance tires often feature advanced tread patterns and high-quality construction. Some of the top brands for high-performance tires include:

• Michelin
• Falken
• Nitto
• Continental

Top Off-Road and All-Terrain Tire Brands

If you're the adventurous type who likes to get off the beaten path, you already know that your all-season tires aren't going to cut it off-road. You'll need off-road tires, which feature deep tread and reinforced sidewalls to offer the right mix of traction and durability when you're driving through the mud, sand, and rocks. Good off-road tire brands include:

• Kenda Klever
• Toyo
• Yokohama

Not to be confused with off-road tires are all-terrain tires. The big difference between off-road and all-terrain tires is that the latter are designed to perform both off-road and on pavement. They feature more road-friendly tread patterns and a more rigid overall construction. Some of the best all-terrain tire brands include:

• Goodyear
• BF Goodrich
• Firestone

Best Budget Tire Brands That Still Deliver Quality

In the market for new tires, but don't want to break the bank? Just because a tire brand may be considered "budget" doesn't mean that there still isn't a level of quality. Some of the best tire brands still offer high quality in many aspects of the tire. Where they may lack, however, is when it comes to ride comfort, warranty, or overall tire makeup that leads to faster tread wear.

With that said, some of the best value tire brands that still offer quality in many areas include:

• Kumho
• General
• Cooper
• Atturo
• Ironman
• Nexen
• Toyo

Contact GreatWater Today

With so many tire options to choose from, we understand how difficult it can be to select the right brand and model for your vehicle, especially when tire selection relies so much on climate and personal driving preferences. That said, your local shop in the GreatWater network and their tire experts are here to help. As full-service automotive centers, there's no job too big or too small for our expert technicians — from engines and transmissions to brake pads and tires.

The GreatWater difference is also built on customer commitment. We'll never sell you on a service that you don't want or need — and we'll always shoot you straight on price. If you're in the market for new tires or aren't sure of the right ones for your vehicle and driving preference, contact one of our garages today to schedule an appointment. We're happy to go over all your tire options and suggest the best models for your vehicle. Contact us today for more information and to schedule an appointment.