The best truck tires of 2022 (they’re great for SUVs, too)

All-terrain truck tires

Continental TerrainContact A/T (starts at $248.99)

This is CR’s highest-rated model, what the magazine calls “impressive quietness for an off-road tyre.” It has enough traction for a little off-road use and is a solid all-terrain tire for the road. It received a check mark recommending CR.

Michelin LTX A/T 2 (starts at $276.15)

This Michelin came in a very close second in the CR test. Testers declared it”expensive, bbut long-term wear can prove it’s worth it.” (It claims a tread life of 100,000 miles, which is remarkable for any tire, let alone A/T.) rated particularly high for its ability to avoid water slides, making it a good choice for wet climates CR recommends.

Vredestein Pinza AT (starts at $137.90)

This Dutch brand is a relatively new entry in the light truck segment. It topped the comparison table at the Tire Rack and its overall test score at the CR was just one point behind Michelin and two behind the Continental. It has the Triple Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) designation, which means it qualifies as a winter trailer tire. “Striking a good balance of overall performance” — and at an impressively low price. Recommended CR.

Falken Wildpeak A/T Trail (starts at $152)

The Tire Rack liked the Falken’s off-road handling and wet grip, found it a bit noisy (a common problem with this tire) and concluded that it was “a very capable off-road vehicle.” good with topographical taste.”

Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo 3 (starts at $226.99)

This scored very well in all areas except for average performance in wet conditions brakebut still getting CR recommendation.

Toyo Open Country A/T III (starts at $165.78)

Tire Rack says, “The alert steering feels surprisingly sporty and the ride is great.” Some wetter handles could be used.

Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S (starts at $180.99)

The Cooper AT3 4S is another all-terrain tire that has achieved the winter designation – meaning it qualifies when a tire that grips the snow is required. It’s not the only terrain that does that, but it comes at a good price. Tire Rack says, “This favorite customer is a powerful performer.”

Cooper Discoverer Rugged Trek (starts at $213.99)

The AT3 4S’s even bigger sibling has a ride and ride quality that is “both satisfying for everyday driving, and great for driving in the snow.”

BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 (starts at $197.99)

Tire Rack calls this the “benchmark” of this category, and it’s rated highly in surveys from customers who report they’ve driven it 23 million miles. Tire Rack has tested this grumpy Goodrich face-to-face and every step of the way with three “lightweight” on/off-road designs and it performs surprisingly well, excelling in traction/on-road handling. snow.

Firestone Destination A/T2 (starts at $190.99)

A favorite overall, Tire Rack says: “It’s very good and would be great with that last bit of performance and refinement.” Delivers quick and light steering response, and compares well in head-to-head testing with the Continental TerrainContact’s A/T System.

Shared Grabber APT (starts at $223.99)

Consumer Reports praised General APT for its “superior water resistance” and said it had “several shortcomings”. It’s more than a tire on the road.

General Grabber A/TX (starts at $169.99, for 14″!)

The APT’s more rugged off-road cousin is praised for its handling and traction on lighter snows and is considerably cheaper.

Falken Wildpeak A/T3W (starts at $170.82)

This is another all-terrain tire that is both snow resistant and sturdy enough for off-road use. CR said, an all-round good person with “a few shortcomings”. Tire Rack praises its noise level and wet grip: “We can see why it’s a consumer favorite.”

Sumitomo AT Meetup (starts at $156.13)

This entry received high marks from Tire Rack customers, and during comparative testing it beat the General AT/X and Falken we just discussed in terms of wet traction. Could use “a little refinement on the road.”

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus (starts at $133.56)

Likewise, some additional enhancements could be used on the road, but it trails only Vredestein in head-to-head testing and outperforms it in the snow. “A great choice for many drivers.”

All-season truck tires

Continental TerrainContact H/T (starts at $202.99)

This is CR’s highest rated truck/SUV tire, with outstanding scores for its smooth handling on the road and exceptional grip on the snow. It has an expected tire life of 95,000 miles. This is the only product in this subset to receive a CR recommendation check mark — at least, the only one that’s easy to find. CR suggested some other templates that are no longer easy to find, so we’re not highlighting those.

Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 (starts at $229)

This is Tire Rack’s highest rated all-season truck/SUV tire. The website describes it as refined to ride and a “worthy successor” to the previously popular Scorpion All Season tyre, while highlighting its “sporty” ride.

Continental CrossContact LX25 (starts at $179.99)

Tire Rack calls this “proven performance” with high scores in all categories, especially snow traction – “a great pick, can do everything.”

Michelin CrossClimate 2 (starts at $175.99)

This Michelin with its unusual tread pattern “gets the highest subjective score on the road, in wet and dry conditions” and also scores well in the snow. Tire Rack’s conclusion: “We were impressed.”

General Grabber HTS 60 (starts at $160.99)

Another CR salute to the General, this tire gets the best score for rolling resistance – an important consideration with today’s gas prices. It also scores well in other categories and has an expected tire life of 75,000 miles.

Cooper Endeavor Plus (starts at $136.99)

TireRack gave this Cooper a high score when comparing truck tires and economy/budget SUVs. Kudo for ride, steering, wet traction. A little noisy. But “a new strong competitor in the segment.”

Michelin Defender LTX M/S (starts at $150.99)

CR’s ratings chart uses green to indicate a 5/5 rating, and Defender’s scorecard shows a lot of green — the highest scores for rolling resistance, snow traction and ride comfort . It doesn’t perform well in wet braking, when it scores 2/5, which CR considers “fair”. 80,000-mile tread life and T-rated for speeds up to 118 mph.

Yokohama Geolandar X-CV (starts at $258.26, aged 18″)

Tire Rack customers appreciate the Geolandar X-CV, especially for its wet braking and water-skiing capabilities, along with its handling and steering performance. Not available in smaller sizes.

Yokohama Geolandar CV G058 (starts at $164.99)

The Tire Holder test results for the CVG058 also compliment its performance in wet conditions and call it an all-round travel tyre.

Cooper Discoverer Enduramax (starts at $146.99)

The Tire Rack likes this Cooper’s snow performance but it does pick up some road noise and testing shows it could be better in wet conditions.

Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II (starts at $125.46 in limited size)

The Scorpion Verde features a new tread and footprint compound that improves wet breakability as well as dry and wet handling. Tire Rack claims it’s “just right”, saying, “On smooth and quiet roads, driving on dry roads, powerful on wet roads, good on snow.”

Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra (from $239.99)

Tire Rack says, “This is a strong new competitor” with “an impressive performance balance.” It placed third in head-to-head testing with Continental CrossContacts and Michelin CrossClimates, but lagged only slightly.

Laufenn X Fit HT (starts at $125.37)

In a Consumer Reports ranking that is often dominated by Continentals and Michelins, here’s what’s different. Laufeen is a popular brand of Hankook. Its overall score is one notch below its predecessor on this list, but it scores well in everything but the “fair” rating for wet braking. However, it was one of the lowest priced tires tested.

Kumho Crugen HT51 (starts at $145)

Highest score in rolling resistance and noise level.

Bridgestone Dueler Alenza H/L Plus (starts at $289.23, aged 18″)

Rated “fair” only for wet braking and snow grip. Not available in smaller wheel sizes.