ТP14 of the best tire manufacturers: rating in 2021-2022 and which model to choose for a passenger car

Choosing a set of tires before the new season is a difficult task.

Not only the comfort of movement depends on it, but also the safety of the driver and passengers.

Therefore, experts recommend giving preference to popular manufacturers, which have proven high quality and reliability.

Below is a ranking of companies that are highly rated by motorists and experts alike, taking into account their main strengths and attention to their weaknesses.

Top 14 Best Tire Manufacturers 2021-2022 Rating

Place	Name	Price
Top 14 best tire manufacturers for 2021-2022 by price/quality
1	Michelin	Check price
2	Continental	Check price
3	Bridgestone	Check out the price
4	Pirelli	Check price
5	Nokian	Check price
6	Goodyear	Check price
7	Yokohama	Check price
8	Dunlop	Check price
9	Toyo	Check price
10	Cordiant	Learn the price
11	Hankook Tire	Learn the price
12	Kumho	Check price
13	Viatti	Check price
14	Tigar	Check price

How to choose the rubber for the car in the price/quality ratio?

Buying new shoes for your vehicle, start from the main criteria of choice:

1. Size. You can find the information in the documents to the car or consult a specialist from the service.
2. Season. Rubber must be in season, your safety depends on it. Be sure to use winter tires if you live in regions with low air temperatures, frequent icing of roads or heavy snowfall. All-season tires are good for warmer regions.
3. Driving style. Do you like to drive? Choose tires that can handle high speeds. Do you frequently carry cargo or fill the cabin with passengers? Check the maximum load rating for each wheel. For aggressive driving it is preferable to install products with high cross-country ability, with significant resistance to wear.
4. Tread. The directional pattern will provide steerability, aquaplaning-free and comfortable driving. Asymmetry is suitable for all climatic and road conditions. It makes it easier to drive through tight corners and prevents loss of directional stability. Tires with symmetry or non-directional pattern are soft on rough roads and feature better acoustic comfort.

Top 14 Best Tire Manufacturers for 2021-2022 by Price/Quality

Michelin

This French company is one of the largest and most popular manufacturers of car tires.

One of the main features of the brand is considered a tendency to locate its production in different countries.

Due to this, the products become more affordable, while the high quality is maintained, because the factories are equipped with modern equipment, and the production process preserves all the features and adheres to the established quality standards.

The brand specializes in summer and winter tires, with a wide range of sizes, including all existing diameters. Modern rubber compound formulations are aimed at increasing resistance to wear, so that new wheels do not lose their features as they wear out.

By strengthening the molecular bonds, overall structural reliability is also increased and the tires are able to withstand prolonged physical strain.

Very often technologies are used to maintain optimum pressure when you get a puncture, and the appearance of products will suit the taste of even the most picky aesthetes.

The most popular models in the brand's range are considered the X-Ice, Alpin, Agilis X-Ice North, Latitude X-Ice, Energy, Pilot Sport, Primacy lines.

Continental .

This company is not only a large and reliable manufacturer of car tires, but also deals with the processing of rubber, ranking first in Germany..

Every year the company produces 90 million tires for passenger cars and 6 million - for trucks. Experts have long recognized the tires of this brand as a symbol of reliability, safety and confidence on the road.

Continental was the first to produce non-slip tires, on the basis of which the concept of winter tire with studded rubber was developed.. Production is located not only in Germany, plants of the brand can be found in European countries.

The range includes not only summer and winter tires for cars or trucks, Continental can also offer products for motorcycles or agricultural machinery.

Tires from this manufacturer are installed on BMW, General Motors, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Nissan and Toyota, so they are considered one of the best examples of the premium segment..

All production stages are carefully controlled, before the release of a new model it is tested in the lab and on the racetrack, tested for wear, handling, braking. Users highlight the all-season samples, which have better stability than the competitors' samples.

Bridgestone

A Japanese company that in 2021-2022 held about 20 percent of the global automotive tire market.

Production is scattered around the world, with full compliance with the high quality standards laid down since the founding of the brand. Not only car tires are produced, but also tires for Formula 1 racing models and aircraft chassis.

There is also a line for crossovers and SUVs, and many samples for high-speed and aggressive riding..

The main peculiarity of the company's assortment is the creation of such a tire's construction, that the pressure is spread evenly, increasing the contact area.

This helps improve grip of any road surface, provides a clear drainage system for moisture drainage and ensures stability when cornering..

Particularly popular on the Russian market are products of the following lines:

1. Turanza .. Designed specifically for large crossovers, pickup trucks and large models of minivans.
2. Potenza. The versatile characteristics of the tires allow them to be used for any vehicle and in both highway and light off-road conditions.
3. B700AQ. All rubber parameters are perfectly matched to the functionality of city cars, light weight optimizes fuel consumption.

For fans of sports riding, fast acceleration and drifting, we recommend taking a closer look at the Sports Tourer, which can withstand a long load, stability and instant response to the steering wheel.

Pirelli .

An Italian manufacturing company founded in 1872.. For a long time. withstands competition from old and new brands and is one of the best examples of car tires for high-speed vehicles.

Various weather conditions are taken into account in production, so the brand can offer its customers kits for any season.

When creating each model, special attention is paid not only to the composition and methods of rubber vulcanization, but also to the tread pattern, which is calculated mathematically, designed using computer programs, provides maximum traction with the road, reduces the possibility of aquaplaning effect and increases the overall steerability of the car on any type of road.

The high silica content in the rubber compound provides not only excellent traction, but also durability, reliability, speed and load endurance..

Note that the tires do not change elasticity indicators under the influence of high or low temperatures, which means it does not float during hot summer and does not freeze in winter, which often causes cracking.

The Formula Ice line offers icy road stability and shorter braking distances, while the summer models provide instant acceleration and throttle response.

Nokian .

Another brand that fights for the right to be called the undisputed leader in manufacturing car tires.

It is considered one of the largest manufacturers in Northern Europe, the first factory was built in Finland, but now production has spread worldwide. The brand produces summer, winter and all-season models, which perform well in warm winter conditions in the southern regions.

Hakka Green line presents summer tires with a directional asymmetric pattern, a longitudinal drainage system for water drainage and a special rib design, which combines the air flow, reducing the noise during driving.

The Nordman RS winter tire is specially designed for cars driven in harsh winter conditions. The tread surface has been designed with computer simulation to improve traction and traction characteristics on snow or ice.

The rubber compound wears little, is resistant to aquaplaning, and maintains control and softness at all speeds.

The winter version is presented as studded and nonstudded rubber, the latter provides safety due to the large number of sipes, without changing the trajectory.

Goodyear

Surprisingly, few people know that the company has pioneered many technologies and solutions.

So in 1904 it began to produce the first detachable tire and four years later began to provide wheel rubber for Ford, the first mass-produced car.

Goodyear pioneered other products as well, creating the:

• In 1909, the pneumatic aircraft tire;
• In 1921, the off-road tire;
• In 1934 - the tire, which provides additional stability on the track in case of rupture (Lifeguard).

It was the company that opened the world the RunOnFlat technology, which allows you to continue driving if you get a puncture. Most models of the brand are made by Smart Wear methodology, due to which all the basic characteristics of the tire are preserved without regard to the percentage of wear.

Sound-absorbing foam is also often used in the production process, so acoustic comfort is at the highest level here.

Interestingly, the brand has one of the most diverse ranges, because they offer customers studded and unstudded winter tires, tires for the summer and any season, off-road tires and models designed for driving on abundant mud.

Yokohama .

A well-known Japanese manufacturer of automobile rubber, which offers models for any climatic and road conditions.

Produced for sports, truck and passenger cars, these tires are characterized by optimized pressure distribution and the ability to withstand a long load, even taking into account mechanical impact.

The tires are moderately soft, the structural strength is achieved by using additional seamless cords, the tires do not crumple, do not suffer from hernias and easily overcome obstacles on the road.

Particular attention is paid to the environmental friendliness of the production and the final product, so these tires are particularly popular in Europe, because of the low impact on the road surface.

Computer modeling is also used to reduce fuel consumption for both private and commercial vehicles.

The brand's models are resistant to abrasion, have no apparent aquaplaning effect, and do not make noise even at high speeds. The range includes summer, winter and all-season tires, including high cross-country for off-road and rural areas.

Dunlop .

On the Russian market this brand is not common, but in Europe it enjoys great popular ..

It is a British manufacturer, which began producing car tires back in 1888, and now the production is already located in eight countries.

Dunlop products are used by Toyota, Honda, Mercedes, Renault, BMW, Opel, Nissan, Audi, Ford..

And no wonder, because this company is the leader in the development of a rubber mixture capable of repelling water. Also, special additives and "silica" are used in its composition, due to which the elasticity of the rubber is maintained regardless of the temperature influencing it.

Therefore, this is one of those brands that you can trust your safety not only in summer, on dry asphalt, but also in winter, in snow and icy conditions..

There are also all-season models, which compare favorably with their competitors not only by their elasticity, but also by their good traction with slippery surfaces. And for all-season tires, this is considered a rarity.

Toyo

Another Japanese brand in our rating, which has been on the market since 1945. Car tires of this manufacturer are included in the factory equipment of such car brands as Mitsubishi, Toyota, Lexus.

More than once they received the highest marks from world experts for reliable traction and high level of safety in dry and wet asphalt.

Now the production is available in the U.S., it is there where the new technologies are most often developed, for example, optimizing the contour of the wheels, increasing agility, stability and lack of roll in corners, including tight corners..

The brand presents a wide range of products, suitable for any climatic zone of our country.

All-season models are famous for their high quality, which will cope with water drainage during heavy precipitation and will not get stuck in snow slush or mud. These tires are also suitable for unpaved or gravel roads, tread pattern and side ribs will distribute the load and protect against damage.

Cordiant

Products of this brand are manufactured in the Russian Federation and primarily sold in our country ..

Therefore they are often found on the roads and not in vain cause such interest among Russian motorists.

The main feature of Cordiant car tires we denote at once is adaptation to local roads and climatic conditions. The company's engineers know firsthand what the manufactured tires will face, so they try to take all external influences into account.

The high silicon content in the tires provides perfect traction, regardless of the type of surface. The car on such wheels handles well, whether it is asphalt, concrete, soil or gravel/gravel.

The tread pattern is clear, not distorted in the process of wear, has a deep drainage system, represented by grooves and lintels.

Water is diverted instantly, the contact area is not reduced and the car does not float in deep puddles. The range includes summer, winter and all-season ranges, all models undergo quality control and stand the tests.

Hankook Tire.

A popular automobile tire manufacturer from South Korea, which appeared on the market in 1941..

It specializes in the production of summer and winter tires, production is located on the territory of different countries, in Russia they come from the local plant, from China or the USA.

The winter range includes studded and nonstudded variants, and the summer tires use a triple layer, which increases resistance to wear and high traction.

The production benefits also include optimum fuel consumption at speeds of up to 90 km/h. There is also Hankook DynaPro line in assortment, created for cross-country vehicles and capable to provide safety and comfort on country or forest roads.

And the summer model Hankook Kinergy Eco is distinguished by reduced heat generation and reduced rolling resistance.

Kumho .

Korean manufacturer, whose products are often compared with the previous participant of our rating, the brand Hankook Tire..

Both producers are popular in Russia and Europe, both have high quality requirements, but Kumho is more stable in motion on wet roads, the cost of their products is lower.

But in terms of acoustic comfort Kumho is inferior, at high speed there is both vibration and strong rustling..

Another peculiarity of Kumho production is its universality.

Summer tires from this company are often suitable for all-season use, because the drainage system is presented in such a way that there is no aquaplaning effect, the snow slush is brushed aside, and the braking distance is short and predictable.

Viatti .

It is a German brand, which is not so popular in Russia yet, but it is confidently gaining market and can be found on Russian roads more and more often..

It often gets high marks from the experts, especially for its paying attention to the safety and comfort of the car.

The brand became more accessible due to the fact that production is located on the territory of the Russian Federation, and all high standards have been preserved, and factories are equipped with modern equipment..

The brand produces summer and winter tires for cars, SUVs and trucks.

German quality is evident at a glance, tires are durable and reliable, with a clear tread pattern, plenty of blocks to increase the contact area and an optimized drainage system.

That's why these tires are perfect for all climates.

Silicon in the rubber compound improves traction, while significantly reducing the percentage of wear in one season.

These tires will last through the warranty period and will not be afraid of mechanical damage.

Tigar .

A Serbian manufacturer that has appealed to Russian motorists. В The range includes several winter ranges, among which you can find both studded and nonstudded models.

They adapt perfectly to climatic conditions, the rubber compound does not float in the heat or during a sudden stop, and you can not fear the formation of cracks in freezing temperatures, as the tires do not freeze, and the pressure remains at the same level.

The brand does not hesitate to use the best designs of its competitors (legally), but offers a more affordable price.

The number of sizes is constantly increasing, focusing on handling and stability, while maintaining maneuverability.

There are varieties that can withstand high speed and prolonged load, so we can safely say that this company works for the consumer in full force.

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