Best SUV and Truck Tires of 2024 - Consumer Reports

CR's testing reveals the ones that stand out for performance, safety, and treadwear

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SUV or truck owners may find it challenging to choose a replacement tire because the right one depends on how they use their vehicle. A shopper must prioritize certain performance characteristics over others. Some small SUVs can use traditional car tires, but larger SUVs and trucks need tires that can support more rigorous demands.

We include these tire types in our test program, including all-season SUV, all-season truck, all-terrain truck, and winter/snow truck tires. Below, we highlight the best-performing models in each class to help Consumer Reports members make a smart choice with their next replacement tire purchase.

Consumer Reports tests more than 40 tire models every year, including those for cars, SUVs, and trucks, totaling hundreds of individual tires.

Consumer Reports tests more than 40 tire models every year, including those for cars, SUVs, and trucks, totaling hundreds of individual tires.

We test them at our track in Connecticut for wet and dry braking and handling, ride comfort and quietness, and resistance to hydroplaning (when water gets between the tire and the pavement). We perform our snow-traction tests at our Auto Test Center and in New York state. Ice-braking evaluations are performed at a nearby skating rink (shown below).

We also commission outside labs to measure each tire’s rolling resistance, which affects fuel economy, and extensive 16,000-mile treadwear tests are conducted on public roads in western Texas.

Because of our extensive testing, we can offer buying advice based on actual miles driven instead of government ratings or manufacturers’ promises. Below, we highlight the best SUV and truck tires in several key categories.

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