The best all season tires for SUVs are the Pirelli Scorpion All Season Plus 3 for most drivers, the Michelin CrossClimate2 A/W if your winters bring real snow, and the Starfire Solarus HT if tread life per dollar matters more than anything else. That is the short version, and the rest of this guide explains why those three sit at the top and where the other seven fit.
An SUV is a heavier, taller, higher-center-of-gravity machine than the sedan most tire testing assumes, and the sidewall carries a load index that has to match what the factory put on the door placard. Get that wrong and the tire can look right, bolt on fine, and still be the wrong tire for the vehicle. That is why this roundup is built around fitment data first and marketing language last.
We worked through ten all-season listings for SUV and crossover fitments, reading the size codes, load ranges, speed ratings, UTQG grades, tread patterns and warranty terms on each one, then cross-checking the owner feedback attached to them. The goal is a list you can act on in a single afternoon, whether you drive 2,000 miles a year in a rain-heavy coastal city or 30,000 miles a year up a snowy interstate.
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Top 3 All Season Tires for SUVs (October 2026)
These are the three that cover the widest range of SUV driving in 2026, from a family crossover on school runs to a three-row hauler that sees the whole winter season. Each of them carries a different strength, and the honest answer is that the right one depends on your climate and your mileage more than on any single test score.
Pirelli Scorpion All Season…
- 70000 mile treadwear warranty
- Full-depth sipes
- 3D sipe technology
- Built for CUVs SUVs and light trucks
Michelin CrossClimate2 A/W
- M+S rated
- 60000 mile treadwear warranty
- Short wet and dry braking
- Directional V-tread
All 10 All Season Tires for SUVs Compared in 2026
Every tire below appears in the roundup with the same order, and every row carries the fitment details that decide whether it belongs on your SUV. Warranty miles and UTQG treadwear grade are the two numbers worth comparing first, because they are the only ones that predict what the tire will cost you per mile of tread life.
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| Pirelli Scorpion All Season Plus 3 |
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| Michelin CrossClimate2 A/W |
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 Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 |
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 Firestone All Season Touring |
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 Continental CrossContact LX Sport |
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| Starfire Solarus HT |
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 Hankook Kinergy PT H737 |
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 Travelstar UN66 Set of 4 |
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 Fullway HP108 |
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Here is the same list as a quick answer, with the award each tire earned in our ranking.
Best overall: Pirelli Scorpion All Season Plus 3, the longest warranty in the group and the quietest ride owners most often describe.
Best for snow and rain: Michelin CrossClimate2 A/W, the highest average rating we saw and the tire owners name most often for four-season climates.
Best for heavy rain: Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2, the only pick here carrying a severe snow designation plus AquaTred wet-traction hardware.
Best for long tread life: Firestone All Season Touring, 65,000 miles of limited treadwear coverage in a symmetrical touring pattern.
Best for quiet comfort: Continental CrossContact LX Sport, an OE-tuned compound that stays composed on AWD crossovers.
Best value: Starfire Solarus HT, a Cooper-built 10-ply with a 50,000-mile warranty and M+S rating.
Best for highway stability: Hankook Kinergy PT H737, a V-rated South Korean touring tire built for CUV duty.
Best for steady highway mileage: Travelstar UN66 set of four, UTQG 520AA with a V speed rating and a three-year road hazard warranty.
Best for a complete set of four: Mastertrack M-TRAC CUV set of four, four drainage channels and a road hazard warranty at a value tier.
Best for high load capacity: Fullway HP108, load index 114 rated for 2601 pounds per tire on 4-ply SL construction.
1. Pirelli Scorpion All Season Plus 3 — Best Overall for Crossovers and SUVs
Pirelli Scorpion All Season Plus 3 All Season 245/60R18 105H SUV/Crossover Tire
245/60R18 105H SL
70,000 mile treadwear warranty
Asymmetrical tread
30.7 pounds
Pros
- Quietest ride owners describe in this group
- Longest treadwear warranty at 70000 miles
- Handles potholes and broken pavement better than factory tires
- Huge OE fitment list across crossovers and light trucks
Cons
- Not a severe-snow-rated design
- Some owners report a small fuel economy change after fitment
We kept coming back to this tire while reading through the list, because it is the only one here that pairs a long warranty with an owner record that keeps saying the same thing: it is quiet. Owners of the 245/60R18 describe a noise drop that is obvious the moment you take the factory tires off, and long-form reviews from people who work in the tire industry repeat that impression rather than just rating stars.
The wear story is the other half of the pitch. A 70,000 mile manufacturer treadwear warranty is the longest figure in this roundup, and owners report even wear rather than the shoulder-wear pattern that pulls averages down on cheaper tires. That matters on an AWD crossover, where an outside shoulder that wears round can be mistaken for a wheel alignment problem for a year before anyone checks the tire.
Fitment is unusually broad for a tire in this class. The manufacturer lists it for the Acura MDX, Audi Q5, Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Blazer, Dodge Journey, Ford F-150, GMC Yukon, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Santa Fe, Infiniti QX56, Jeep Cherokee, Kia Sorento, Mazda CX-5, Mercedes-Benz GL, Nissan Pathfinder, Porsche Cayenne, Ram 1500, Subaru Outback, Toyota RAV4, Volkswagen Tiguan and Volvo XC90. That list is a fast way to confirm your crossover is supported before you buy.
Construction details are ordinary but correct: 4-ply radial, standard load range, H speed rating, 12/32 inch of listed tread depth and an asymmetrical pattern with full-depth sipes. The sipes are the reason the wet and cold-weather grip holds up as the tread thins, because they bite all the way down rather than wearing out with the outer grooves.
What you give up choosing this tire
This is a severe-snow design that does not claim to be one. Owners report strong grip in rain and cold, and a big improvement over summer tires on light snow, but a snowbelt driver who lives on packed snow and ice every winter should look at the Michelin CrossClimate2 A/W or the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 instead.
There is also a fuel economy note in the reviews. Several owners mention a small drop after fitting the set, which is normal for a tire in this performance class and not a defect, but if your SUV is an EV or a hybrid and range is the deciding factor, ask about rolling resistance figures before you commit.
Where it fits the SUV list best
This is the pick for a family crossover or midsize SUV driven mostly on pavement, through a real winter, with highway miles in the mix. If you commute 40 miles each way and the road gets salted every February, the combination of wet braking, long tread life and a quiet cabin is hard to argue with.
It is also the safest default recommendation we can make, because it does not depend on a narrow climate assumption. Buy the same four tires in the same size, keep them inflated to the cold pressure on your door placard, rotate on the interval the manufacturer specifies, and this is a set that should quietly outlast most factory rubber.
2. Michelin CrossClimate2 A/W — Best for Snow, Ice and Rain
MICHELIN CROSSCLIMATE2 A/W 225/55R17 101V XL (Set of 1 Tire Only)
225/65R17 102H SL
Directional V-tread
M+S rated
60,000 mile warranty
Pros
- Highest average rating in the roundup
- Stops shorter in wet and dry than four competing tires
- Strong snow and ice confidence from owners
- 60000 mile treadwear warranty plus 6-year coverage
Cons
- Sold one tire at a time
- Highest per-tire price of the listings here
This tire carried the highest average rating of anything we reviewed, at 4.8 stars, with roughly 90 percent of ratings landing at five stars. Owners write about it in terms of confidence rather than performance, which tells you something useful: the common theme is how the car feels on a cold, wet morning in January rather than how it corners on a dry afternoon.
Michelin’s published claims are specific enough to be useful. The company states the tire stops shorter than four leading competitors in both dry and wet conditions, and lasts up to 15,000 miles longer than the same four. Owner reports line up with the longevity half of that, with several people describing tread that still looks close to new after 30,000 miles.
Be clear about what the M+S marking means and does not mean. M+S is the baseline mud and snow designation, and it is not the three-peak mountain snowflake certification that indicates testing in severe snow conditions. Several of the tires in this roundup carry M+S, and we call that out in each review so you can weigh it correctly against a genuine winter tire.
The tradeoff owners mention most is noise and ride feel. The V-shaped directional pattern is a performance-oriented all-weather design rather than a comfort-oriented touring one, so you feel more of the road than you would on a Firestone or a Continental touring pattern. It suits drivers who want the extra winter capability and will accept a firmer response.
Why snowbelt drivers keep coming back to it
If your winter involves snow that stays on the ground for weeks, this is the tire on the list built around that problem. Owners describe it as excelling in snow and ice alongside wet and dry, and the shorter braking distances in the wet mean the gap widens exactly when roads are worst.
It is also the tire that shows up most often in owner forums when SUV drivers ask for a single set that handles every season, which is a meaningful signal given how much of the buying decision happens in those threads rather than in a lab. That consistency is why we rated it second and gave it the top rated award rather than the overall one.
Where it is not the answer
If your winters are mild and your roads are plowed within the hour, you are paying for capability you will not use, and the ride quality costs you something every single mile. The premium also comes with a purchasing annoyance: it is listed one tire at a time, so a full set means four separate orders unless your retailer consolidates them.
Directional patterns also impose a rotation rule. This tire rotates front to back only, never front to rear, because swapping it side to side reverses the tread direction and wears the shoulders unevenly. Owners who ignore that are the ones who later report irregular wear.
3. Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 — Best for Heavy Rain
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 All-Season Radial Tire, 225/65R17, Single Tire
225/65R17 SL 102H
Severe snow designation
60,000 mile tread life warranty
Directional tread
Pros
- Only pick here with a severe snow designation
- Outstanding wet grip in heavy rain
- Comfort inserts damp bumps and vibration
- Multi-pitch sequence lowers sound levels
Cons
- Sold one tire at a time
- Smallest review base in the roundup
- A few owners report a slight fuel economy change
Rain is the condition most SUV owners underestimate, because a tall crossover sitting on a body of water at highway speed does not forgive a tire that has lost its water evacuation. The WeatherReady 2 is the tire on this list built most visibly around that problem, with AquaTred wet-traction technology and sweeping grooves that move water out from under the contact patch.
What separates it from the rest of the list is the severe snow designation. Nearly every other tire here is a standard all-season, and several are explicitly marked non-winter. This one is built to hold a rating in serious cold conditions, which makes it the rare choice that answers both the Florida rain problem and the snowbelt problem with the same set of four.
Comfort is the quiet story here. Multi-pitch tread sequencing works on the tire, and comfort inserts inside the casing damp bumps and vibration during lane changes, which is the specific irritation that owners of large 17-inch and 20-inch wheel packages complain about most. The result is a tire that does not punish an SUV for its size.
Fitment reach is the other argument. Goodyear covers more than 50 sizes in this line, which matters if your SUV wears an uncommon factory size and you want a replacement set in the same fitment rather than a downgrade to something that is merely close.
What a smaller sample size means for you
This listing carries the thinnest owner feedback base in the roundup, so the long-term durability picture is less certain than for the tire with thirteen thousand ratings behind it. The five-star percentage is healthy, but a small sample means early problems have had less time to surface.
There is also a fuel economy note from a few buyers, and the tire is sold a single unit at a time. Neither is a dealbreaker, but both are the kinds of detail that matter more if you are replacing four tires on a large wheel package rather than one damaged tire.
Who should buy this and who should not
Buy this tire if you live somewhere with serious rain, if you split your year between a wet city and a snowy mountain road, or if your SUV carries enough weight that hydroplaning resistance genuinely concerns you. The severe snow designation is the deciding factor for anyone who refuses to run winter tires.
Pass on it if you want a large body of owner history proving long-term wear, or if the per-tire purchasing model frustrates you. In that case the Michelin CrossClimate2 A/W is the closer fit on snow and rain, and it comes with a longer track record of owner reports.
4. Firestone All Season Touring — Best for Long Tread Life
Firestone All Season Touring Tire P245/50R20 102 H
245/50R20 102H SL
65,000 mile treadwear warranty
Symmetrical tread
10/32 inch depth
Pros
- Backed by Bridgestone with a 65000 mile warranty
- Deep sipes hold wet and snow performance as tread thins
- Smooth ride across seasons
- Wide fitment list across nearly 50 sizes
Cons
- Symmetrical pattern tuned for comfort over sharp handling
- Sold as a single tire rather than a set
Bridgestone builds the Firestone brand, and that matters more than the badge on the sidewall when you are picking a tire to commute on. This one comes with a 65,000 mile limited treadwear warranty, the second longest in the roundup, and the warranty sits on a touring pattern designed to wear evenly rather than to chase a performance number.
Deep sipes are the technical answer to the most common complaint about touring tires, which is that wet and snow capability fades as the tread thins. Because the sipes run through the full depth of the tire, this one keeps biting edges in light snow and keeps evacuating water long after a performance-pattern tire would have started to let go.
The ride is what owners actually talk about. Reviews describe a smooth, comfortable car across seasons, and about 83 percent of ratings sit at five stars. On a vehicle weighing several thousand pounds and rolling on 20-inch wheels, that ride quality is not a luxury; it is the difference between a commute that feels solid and one that feels like the truck is telling you about every expansion joint.
Fitment is the practical strength. Nearly 50 sizes are available, so an SUV with an unusual factory fitment will usually have a direct match rather than a size you have to talk a shop into mounting.
Where the touring pattern is the wrong choice
Nothing about this tire is built for a vehicle that spends its weekends on a trail or a gravel forest road. A symmetrical touring pattern with shallow, closely spaced sipes is tuned for pavement, and owners who use a crossover as a tow vehicle for dirt work will wear it faster than the warranty assumes.
If your SUV is a sport model on stiff suspension and you drive aggressively, the same pattern that makes this tire quiet will feel vague under hard cornering. That is a design choice, not a fault, and it is exactly what the Michelin CrossClimate2 A/W trades the other way.
Who gets the most out of this tire
High-mileage drivers. If you cover 25,000 miles a year, the gap between a 40,000 mile tire and a 65,000 mile tire is one extra replacement set you never buy, and that is the entire argument. The same math works for anyone keeping a vehicle on the road past 150,000 miles.
It is also the answer for a large-wheel SUV that feels harsh on factory rubber, because comfort inserts and a compliant casing quiet the ride without giving up the wet and light-snow capability that makes an all-season tire worth buying in the first place.
5. Continental CrossContact LX Sport — Best for Quiet Comfort
Continental CrossContact LX Sport All Season 235/65R18 106H SUV/Crossover Tire
235/65R18 106H SL
Asymmetrical pattern
26.9 pounds
OE-tuned compound
Pros
- Quiet ride with responsive year-round handling
- Excellent wet braking in heavy rain
- OE-tuned compound wears evenly on AWD crossovers
- Lighter at 26.9 pounds than most 235/65R18 tires
Cons
- Smallest review base in the roundup
- Isolated reports of inner sidewall failures within a year
- Sold as a single tire
Continental develops compounds for original equipment applications and then adapts them for the replacement market, which is why this tire feels familiar in a way a value-brand tire never does. Owners describe a quiet ride with responsive year-round handling, and the wet braking performance in heavy rain comes up repeatedly in reviews.
The light weight is a quiet advantage. At 26.9 pounds it is the lightest tire in this roundup for its size class, and unsprung mass is exactly what a crossover driver feels over broken pavement. A lighter tire returns to the body less of what the road sends up through the suspension.
The asymmetrical pattern and OE-tuned compound also wear evenly on AWD crossovers, which is a specific and important claim. All-wheel drive systems punish uneven wear because each axle expects its pair to behave the same way, and a tire that wears round on one side eventually shows up as a pull you chase at the alignment shop.
A 60-day trial backs the tire, which gives you a window to run it through your own commute, your own parking garage and your own road noise before committing to a set of four.
Why we rated this one lower than its build suggests
The rating is 4.5, which is below several tires here despite the strong engineering. The reason is the sample size: at 179 ratings, this is one of the thinnest owner data sets in the roundup, and thin data is a real risk when you are committing to four tires.
There is also a durability signal we would want more time on. A small number of owners report inner sidewall failures within a year, which is a serious complaint even when it is rare, and it is the kind of thing that can be a manufacturing outlier or a pattern. Buy the trial period seriously and keep your receipts.
Who this tire suits
Drivers of an AWD crossover who want the quietest cabin available without giving up wet braking, and who put real miles on the highway. Continental is a sensible choice here because the compound is tuned for the same vehicles most of these readers own.
It is a weaker pick for someone who needs a severe-snow design, and a poor one for a buyer who is unnerved by a limited review base. In both cases the Michelin CrossClimate2 A/W or the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 carry stronger evidence behind the same kind of use.
6. Starfire Solarus HT — Best Value
Starfire Solarus HT All-Season 265/70R16 112T Tire
265/70R16 112T SL
10-ply construction
50,000 mile warranty
M+S rated
Pros
- Built by Cooper Tire and Rubber Company
- 50000 mile treadwear warranty
- Quiet ride with even treadwear
- M+S rated for light snow and mud
Cons
- T speed rating is lower than the V and H ratings on other picks
- Symmetrical pattern limits handling sharpness
Starfire is a Cooper Tire and Rubber Company brand, and knowing that changes how you read the listing. A 50,000 mile treadwear warranty, a 10-ply construction and an M+S rating is more paper on the sidewall than many tires costing several times as much, and 80 percent of more than 4,400 reviews sit at five stars.
The 10-ply construction is the number that matters for an SUV. More plies means the carcass holds its shape under load and impacts better than a 4-ply tire of the same size, which is the argument for a standard-load tire on a vehicle that carries passengers, cargo, or both.
Owners mention a quiet ride and even treadwear, which is what you want from a tire that is going to be the reason your tire budget stretches a bit further. The symmetrical pattern and 265/70R16 size make this a natural fit for full-size SUVs and body-on-frame trucks that came with this factory size.
There is also a practical detail that catches people: the tire is made in a 10-ply standard load configuration with a 112 load index rated for 2,469 pounds per tire, and a maximum pressure of 44 psi. Check that against your door placard before you order, because 44 psi is lower than some owners expect.
What the T speed rating costs you
This tire carries a T speed rating while several others in the roundup are rated H and two are rated V. On an SUV, T is often perfectly adequate, but it is lower than the placard rating on a lot of crossovers, and a tire rated below your vehicle’s requirement is not a correct fit no matter how good the review score looks.
Read your door placard speed rating first. If it calls for H or higher, this tire is out, and that check takes thirty seconds and prevents a genuinely expensive mistake.
Where the value actually comes from
The saving shows up in cost per mile, not in sticker price alone. Divide the installed cost of the set by the warranty miles and compare that figure across your shortlist; a tire with a 50,000 mile warranty can undercut a pricier tire with a shorter warranty once you count the second set you avoid buying.
It is the sensible choice for a high-mileage driver on a tight budget, a family vehicle used as a second car, and anyone who wants a known manufacturer behind the tire and does not need severe-snow capability. Buy four, rotate them on schedule and keep the pressure correct, and it will do the job quietly.
7. Hankook Kinergy PT H737 — Best for Highway Stability
Hankook Kinergy PT (H737) 235/55R18 100V
235/55R18 100V SL
V speed rating
Made in South Korea
28.2 pounds
Pros
- V speed rating is a step above the H-rated tires here
- Premium Korean manufacturer with a quiet touring bias
- Asymmetrical pattern built for CUV and SUV applications
- Maximum pressure rated to 51 psi
Cons
- Listings show no manufacturer treadwear warranty coverage
- Marked non-winter
- so it is not for severe snow and ice
The Kinergy PT is a South Korean touring tire with a V speed rating, which makes it one of only two tires in this roundup rated above H. For a crossover that spends its life on a highway at sustained speed, that rating is a structural margin rather than a specification you will ever consciously use.
Hankook builds this for crossover and SUV applications specifically. The asymmetrical tread pattern is a touring pattern with a performance bias, so the ride stays quiet and compliant while the shoulder blocks still give you predictable response when you change lanes in crosswinds.
Owners rate it highly, with roughly 79 percent five-star ratings from just under 700 reviews. The pattern in the complaints is useful, and it is not about how the tire drives. Almost every unhappy review is about warranty coverage rather than wet grip, ride quality or wear.
Maximum pressure of 51 psi gives you room to work with on hot highway pavement, and 28.2 pounds keeps it among the lighter tires here, which helps both ride quality and fuel economy on a vehicle that is already heavy.
The warranty gap you need to know about
The listings for this tire show no manufacturer treadwear warranty coverage. That is the single most important thing to weigh, because treadwear warranty is the number that turns an installed price into a cost per mile, and without it you are guessing how long the tire will last.
Ask your retailer for written confirmation of warranty terms before you buy four of them. If the answer is vague, factor the missing warranty into your decision and treat the tire as a shorter-life option in your cost per mile math.
Where it does not apply
This tire is marked non-winter. If your driving year includes serious snow, packed ice, or mountain passes with snow on them, this is the wrong tire regardless of how good it is in the dry, and the severe-snow designs on this list are the ones to consider instead.
For long-distance highway drivers in a mild climate, though, it is a strong pick: a V rating, a quiet touring bias, a light construction and a premium manufacturer name behind it. You give up the warranty certainty, and you get a tire built for the part of the year you actually drive.
8. Travelstar UN66 Set of 4 — Best for Steady Highway Mileage
Set of 4 Travelstar UN66 245/60R18 105V High Performance CUV/SUV Tires
Set of four 245/60R18 105V
UTQG 520AA
Three-year road hazard warranty
Silica-tech compound
Pros
- Complete set of four in one order
- UTQG 520AA treadwear grade
- V speed rating for sustained highway speed
- Owners report ride quality matching the premium tires they replaced
Cons
- Newer brand with a much smaller review base
- Asymmetrical pattern requires correct rotation to wear evenly
This set solves the problem most online tire buyers hit immediately, which is that a single-tire listing means four separate orders. The Travelstar UN66 arrives as a set of four in 245/60R18 105V, mounted by one appointment, which removes the coordination work that pushes people into mismatched sets.
UTQG 520AA is the headline specification, and it is the highest treadwear grade in this roundup by a wide margin. A 520 treadwear grade means the manufacturer rates the tire to deliver roughly five times the tread life of a 100-grade reference tire under the standardized test, which is the single best predictor of how long this set will last.
About 88 percent of ratings sit at five stars, and owners frequently compare the ride favorably to the premium tires they replaced. The silica-tech compound serves double duty, supporting wet grip and easier rolling, and the asymmetrical tread with an optimized pitch sequence works on cabin noise specifically, which is why this tire lands where it does for long-distance drivers.
The V speed rating and a three-year road hazard warranty round out a package that reads like a premium tire on paper. Owners cite 28.75 pounds per tire, a weight that sits comfortably for a 245-section-width CUV or SUV tire.
The one thing to manage carefully
An asymmetrical pattern is not directional, so it rotates front to rear, but it does require a consistent rotation pattern to wear evenly. Owners who rotate in a fixed pattern without a directional arrow check end up with a tire that wears faster on one shoulder and never quite tracks straight.
Set a rotation reminder, note the arrow marking on the sidewall, and stick to it. On a tire with a 520 treadwear grade you are trying to protect, rotation discipline is worth more than almost any other maintenance habit you can adopt.
Who should buy this set
Drivers who want a complete set from one order, who cover a lot of highway miles, and who want a treadwear grade that promises long life without a stated mileage warranty. The road hazard warranty covers a different risk than a treadwear warranty, so ask specifically what is covered before you count on it for wear.
It is also the easier option for a first-time online tire buyer, because the fitment is confirmed as a matched set of four rather than four separate decisions. Buy it from a retailer that will mount the set and do the balancing, and the main remaining variable is pressure, which your door placard tells you.
9. Mastertrack M-TRAC CUV Set of 4 — Best for a Complete Set of Four
Set of 4 (FOUR) Mastertrack M-TRAC CUV 235/65R17 104H Tires
Set of four 235/65R17 104H
L load range
Three-year road hazard warranty
Four drainage channels
Pros
- Sold as a complete set of four
- Three-year road hazard and tread wear-out warranty included
- Low road noise with a planted highway ride
- Four wide lateral channels to resist hydroplaning
Cons
- Value brand with a shorter track record than the premium picks
- Ice and deep-snow grip is not its strength
The Mastertrack M-TRAC CUV is another set of four, and that is its central advantage for anyone replacing a full set on a budget. The package comes with a three-year road hazard and tread wear-out warranty, and having that coverage bundled with a value-tier set of four is unusual at this level of tire.
The engineering notes are specific and credible. Four wide lateral drainage channels across the face of the tire exist to resist hydroplaning, enhanced sipe design supports handling across varied conditions, and stiffened shoulder blocks give cornering stability and steering response that many value tires skip entirely.
Owners report a low noise level with a smooth, well-planted ride at highway speed, and confident wet traction without hydroplaning in heavy rain. Roughly 82 percent of ratings sit at five stars, and the consistent theme across reviews is the ratio of capability to cost rather than any single performance claim.
The load range designation is worth noting. This tire is marked L rather than SL, at a 104 load index supporting 2,039 pounds per tire, which gives you a little more load headroom than a standard-load tire of the same size.
What the value tier leaves out
Deep snow and ice is the honest weakness, and owners say so directly. If you are in a snowbelt and expect to be committed to these tires through February, spend your money on a severe-snow-rated design instead, because a value tire with a limited cold record is not a saving if you slide once.
The second limitation is time. A value brand has a shorter track record than the established names, so there is less long-term wear data available. The three-year warranty helps, but it is a shorter commitment than a stated mileage warranty from a major manufacturer.
Where the money goes instead
This set works for a daily-driven crossover on a budget, a second family vehicle, and anyone who wants four matched tires in one purchase without a premium brand name on the sidewall. Reviewers consistently point out the value-to-performance ratio, and for a vehicle that is driven normally on pavement, that is the metric that matters.
Pair it with a rotation schedule and correct cold inflation pressure, and it will serve as a dependable commuter set. Just be honest about your winter, because no amount of value offsets a tire that is not meant for the conditions you actually drive in.
10. Fullway HP108 — Best for High Load Capacity
Fullway HP108 265/65R18 114H All Season SL Performance 18 inch Tire
265/65R18 114H SL
Load index 114,2601 pounds
UTQG 380AA
4-ply radial
Pros
- Highest load index of any tire in this roundup
- Manufactured for trucks and SUVs
- Available in a wide range of sizes for nearly any fitment
- Large owner base with 78 percent five-star ratings
Cons
- Budget-brand construction
- Listings show only 1 mm of tread depth as new
When a full-size SUV is loaded with passengers, a family and a mountain of camping gear, the load index is the number that decides whether the tire is appropriate. The Fullway HP108 is rated at 114, which supports 2,601 pounds per tire, and that is the highest load capacity of anything in this roundup.
It is a 4-ply standard-load radial in 265/65R18 with an H speed rating certified to 130 mph, a UTQG 380AA grade and an asymmetrical pattern. The manufacturer states plainly that it is built for trucks and SUVs, which is the correct starting filter for this list.
The owner base is the largest in the roundup by a wide margin, at more than 13,000 ratings with 78 percent at five stars. That much data cuts both ways. It tells you a great deal about how the tire performs for a broad population of drivers, and it also means every known weakness has already been catalogued by thousands of people.
Size availability is the other advantage. Tires like this are made in a wide range of fitments, so a truck or SUV with an unusual factory size is far more likely to find a direct match here than with a premium line that offers a narrower selection.
Check the tread depth listing before you order
The specification for this tire lists a new tread depth of 1 millimeter, which is a data problem rather than a tire problem, but you should confirm the physical condition of what arrives. A brand new 265-section-width tire should show roughly 10/32 inch of usable tread across the face.
Inspect all four tires for the DOT date code, the presence of a treadwear warranty statement on the sidewall, and any damage to the inner or outer shoulder. If the set arrives with a date code that suggests older inventory or a sidewall without a warranty statement, raise it with the seller before mounting.
Who this tire works for
Full-size SUVs and trucks running near or above their gross vehicle weight rating, owners hauling regularly, and buyers in an unusual fitment who need a size that mainstream touring lines do not offer. The 114 load index and 4-ply construction give more margin under load than most of the passenger-rated tires in this list.
It is a less compelling pick for a lighter crossover that never carries more than a family, because the load capacity it sells you is headroom you will not use, and you give up some of the quietness and refinement the premium touring options provide. Match the tire to the vehicle, not the other way around.
How to Choose All Season Tires for an SUV in 2026?
Pick the tire after you know the fitment, never before. Every mistake we see in tire buying traces back to choosing a model first and then hunting for something that fits, when the size and load index on your door jamb are fixed and the tire has to match them.
Read the door placard first
Open the driver’s door and look at the placard on the door frame or the jamb, not the tire in the wheel well. It lists the factory tire size, the load index, the speed rating and the cold inflation pressure for front and rear. Write all four down. A size like 225/65R17 102H breaks into section width in millimeters, aspect ratio, rim diameter in inches, load index and speed rating, and a 102 load index means the tire is rated for 1,874 pounds.
Assess your winter honestly
Sort yourself into one of three groups. If your winters are mild and the roads are treated within hours, a standard all-season is the correct and cheapest answer. If you see regular snow that stays on the ground for weeks, target a tire with a three-peak mountain snowflake symbol. If you drive regularly on packed snow and ice, you need genuine winter tires, because no all-season design substitutes for a cold-temperature compound.
Choose the pattern for the vehicle
A touring pattern is quiet, wears evenly and lasts, and it suits a family crossover on pavement. A performance pattern gives sharper steering response, a firmer ride and more wet cornering grip, and it suits a lighter sport-oriented SUV. A symmetrical pattern wears the most evenly but is the least versatile, so save it for the vehicle that never sees anything but pavement.
Compare cost per mile, not price
Divide the installed cost of the set by the warranty miles on the sidewall. A tire with a 50,000 mile warranty at a given installed cost has a lower cost per mile than a pricier tire with a shorter warranty, and a UTQG treadwear grade lets you compare tires that publish no mileage warranty at all. This single calculation resolves most of the value argument in this roundup.
Buy four of the same tire, in the same size and wear depth
On an all-wheel-drive SUV, mixing brands, models, sizes or wear depths across the four corners degrades the traction the system was designed to deliver, and it changes how the vehicle brakes and turns. AWD systems distribute torque between axles and rely on each pair behaving predictably, and mismatched tires break that assumption in exactly the conditions you bought AWD for. If your budget only covers two tires, replace them as a pair on one axle and keep the other pair matched and close in tread depth.
Check the DOT date code on arrival
Every tire has a DOT code on the sidewall ending in four digits, where the first two are the week and the last two the year. Anything older than about two years of inventory is a compromise you did not agree to, and some retailers will replace older stock rather than mount it. Check all four before the car goes back on the lift.
Maintain them or the warranty is a guess
Rotate on the manufacturer’s schedule, which for most of these tires is every 5,000 to 7,500 miles, and check cold inflation pressure monthly against the door placard rather than the sidewall maximum. Under-inflation causes heat buildup, uneven shoulder wear and longer braking distances, and a tire that has been run underinflated can fail a treadwear warranty claim even if the tread is still above the legal minimum.
All-Season vs All-Weather vs Winter Tires for SUVs
The distinction that confuses most buyers is between M+S and 3PMSF, and it matters more for an SUV than for a sedan because the vehicle carries more mass and stops higher off the ground. A tire that is merely adequate on a compact car can be marginal on a three-row crossover in the same weather.
M+S is the baseline mud and snow marking, and it appears on most of the tires in this roundup, including the Michelin CrossClimate2 A/W and the Starfire Solarus HT. It is a self-declared designation. It tells you the tread design is intended for mud and light snow, and it tells you nothing about certified performance in severe snow conditions.
Three-peak mountain snowflake, or 3PMSF, is a certification. A tire carrying that symbol has passed standardized tests for grip on packed snow and on an ice surface, which is a different and much higher bar than an M+S marking. Of the tires in this roundup, the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 is the one carrying a severe snow designation. If your winters are serious and you refuse to run winter tires, that is the pick.
The all-weather label describes a tire engineered for a wide range of temperatures with a compound that stays compliant in cold, which is the compromise most SUV owners are looking for. The winter tire category is a different product entirely, with a compound designed to remain glassy and grippy below roughly 7 degrees C, and a tread pattern with deep, open sipes for snow. Winter tires are the right answer if you live where the temperature reliably drops below freezing through the season.
Can you use a 3PMSF tire in summer? Yes. All-weather and severe-snow-rated all-seasons are designed for year-round use, and that is precisely the category they occupy. What you lose is a small amount of dry-road sharpness compared with a dedicated summer performance tire, and in exchange you get the option of running one set through the whole year.
Tread Life, Warranties and When to Replace SUV Tires
Treadwear warranty figures in this roundup range from 50,000 miles to 70,000 miles, and the UTQG treadwear grades range from 380AA to 520AA. Those two numbers, taken together, tell you what a tire will cost per mile, and they are the reason we ranked the Pirelli Scorpion All Season Plus 3 first and the Travelstar UN66 eighth despite the latter carrying the higher grade.
Replacement thresholds are not negotiable. At 2/32 inch of tread depth, which is the federal legal minimum and is easy to spot because the TWI bars inside the grooves become level with the tread surface, the tire is out. Most manufacturers and the tire industry generally use 4/32 inch as the practical replacement point, because wet braking and snow traction degrade noticeably below that even though the tire is still legal.
On a full-size SUV or light truck, 4/32 inch matters more than on a sedan. The vehicle is heavier, brakes harder, and pushes more water per second through the tread, so the margin you keep above the legal minimum is a safety margin rather than a false economy.
Uneven shoulder wear usually means one of three things: alignment, inflation pressure, or a hard-driving habit. If the inner edge of the tire is worn smooth while the outer shoulder is sharp, suspect alignment. If both shoulders are rounded and the center still has depth, suspect under-inflation or chronic overloading. If the wear is on one side of the vehicle only, suspect a wheel that has been binding.
Warranty claims are documented, not assumed. Most manufacturers require proof of rotation at the recommended interval, maintenance at the specified pressure, and that the tire reached the wear level naturally rather than through impact damage. Keep your rotation receipts and your inflation records, because a claim without them is a claim you will lose.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best all-season tires for SUVs?
The Pirelli Scorpion All Season Plus 3 leads our list for most SUVs, with a 70,000 mile treadwear warranty, full-depth sipes and an owner record built around quietness and even wear. Snowbelt drivers should look at the Michelin CrossClimate2 A/W, heavy-rain drivers at the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2, and high-mileage drivers at the Firestone All Season Touring.
Are 3PMSF tires the same as snow tires?
No. A three-peak mountain snowflake certification means the tire passed standardized tests for grip on packed snow and ice, but it is still an all-season design that is not optimized for temperatures below roughly 7 degrees C. A dedicated winter tire uses a compound that stays grippy in genuine cold and a tread pattern with much deeper sipes. If you drive regularly on packed ice, buy winter tires for those months.
Are 3PMSF tires worth it for an SUV?
They are worth it if your winter involves snow that lingers or ice that forms on your usual routes, because the certification is a verified test result rather than a marketing claim. If your roads are plowed within hours of a storm and temperatures rarely drop below freezing, the extra capability is money you are not using. Check the symbol on the sidewall before paying for it.
What tires have the best traction in rain and snow?
For combined rain and snow grip on an SUV, the Michelin CrossClimate2 A/W and the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 are the two picks here built for it. The Goodyear carries a severe snow designation and AquaTred sweeping grooves, while the Michelin holds the highest average rating in the roundup and is rated M+S with published wet and dry braking claims.
What are the smoothest tires for an SUV?
The Continental CrossContact LX Sport and the Firestone All Season Touring are the quietest options in this roundup. The Continental uses an OE-tuned compound and weighs 26.9 pounds, which reduces unsprung mass over broken pavement. The Firestone pairs a 65,000 mile treadwear warranty with deep sipes and a symmetrical touring pattern built for comfort.
Which tire brand is best for all seasons?
It depends on the use case rather than the badge. Michelin leads on combined wet, dry and snow capability. Bridgestone, which builds the Firestone brand, leads on treadwear warranty coverage for touring patterns. Goodyear offers the widest fitment range and the only severe snow designation in this roundup. Cooper, which builds Starfire, delivers the strongest value-tier warranty numbers.
Can I mix tire brands on my AWD SUV?
You can, but you should not. All-wheel drive distributes torque between axles and assumes each pair of tires behaves predictably. Mixing brands, models, sizes or tread depths reduces the traction the system was designed to deliver, and it changes braking and handling in exactly the conditions that motivated the purchase. If you must, match brand, model, size and tread depth as closely as possible across all four corners.
What brand of tires should I stay away from?
Judge the specific listing rather than the brand name. Red flags include no treadwear warranty statement on the sidewall, no UTQG grade, no readable DOT date code, unknown wet braking performance, and no manufacturer willing to stand behind the tire in writing. A known brand with a short warranty is a better bet than an unknown brand with impressive claims and no accountability.
The Best All Season Tires for SUVs in 2026
The Pirelli Scorpion All Season Plus 3 is our pick for the best all season tires for SUVs overall, because a 70,000 mile treadwear warranty, full-depth sipes and a consistently quiet ride add up to the lowest cost per mile on a vehicle that sees real miles. It is the choice that does not depend on a narrow assumption about your climate.
If your winters are serious, the Michelin CrossClimate2 A/W takes over, with the highest average rating in the roundup and the strongest owner reputation for snow and ice. Rain-heavy climates belong to the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2, the only pick here with a severe snow designation and AquaTred drainage hardware.
Below those three sit seven honorable positions worth knowing about: the Firestone All Season Touring for tread life, the Continental CrossContact LX Sport for quietness, the Starfire Solarus HT for value, the Hankook Kinergy PT H737 for highway stability, the Travelstar UN66 and Mastertrack M-TRAC CUV for a matched set of four, and the Fullway HP108 for maximum load capacity.
Whatever you choose, start at the door placard, buy four of the same tire in the same size, check the DOT date code before they are mounted, and keep the cold inflation pressure correct. Those four habits will protect any tire on this list, including a good one that would otherwise be wasted on an under-inflated wheel.