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Best tires for the Dodge Durango

Top picks across four categories for the Dodge Durango, anchored to the current-generation OEM size 265/60R18. Every recommendation is selected from our 22,000-tire catalog by ranking on UTQG treadwear, mileage warranty, cabin-noise rating, and season class; no commission-weighted reordering.

By Mark Bishop · Last verified 2026-10-07

Daily driver

Best all-season touring

Long warranty, low noise, balanced ride. The one-tire compromise that works for 80% of owners.

Goodyear

Assurance MaxLife

UTQG 820 with a 85,000-mile warranty; long-wear all-season compound built for the daily-driver mileage profile typical for Dodge Durango owners.

UTQG 820 85k mi warranty 70 dB all-season

Michelin

CrossClimate 2

UTQG 640 with a 60,000-mile warranty; long-wear all-season compound built for the daily-driver mileage profile typical for Dodge Durango owners.

UTQG 640 60k mi warranty 70 dB all-season

Pirelli

Scorpion all terrain plus

UTQG 600 with a 50,000-mile warranty; long-wear all-season compound built for the daily-driver mileage profile typical for Dodge Durango owners.

UTQG 600 50k mi warranty 73 dB all-season

BFGoodrich

All-Terrain T/A KO2

Reinforced sidewall all-season compound; balanced ride, grip, and tread life for everyday driving.

50k mi warranty 75 dB all-season

Lowest cost per mile

Best budget

Best price-per-warranty-mile in this size. Trade-off is shorter warranty vs premium options, not safety.

Goodyear

Assurance MaxLife

820 UTQG with a 85,000-mile warranty works out to roughly 0.00¢ per 100 miles before install. Best price-per-mile in this size; no premium-brand markup.

UTQG 820 85k mi warranty 70 dB all-season

Michelin

Defender LTX M/S

Lowest sticker price in this size that still meets the OEM load index. Trade-off is shorter warranty vs premium options.

UTQG 800

BFGoodrich

Advantage T/A sport LT

Lowest sticker price in this size that still meets the OEM load index. Trade-off is shorter warranty vs premium options.

UTQG 740

Continental

CrossContact LX25

Lowest sticker price in this size that still meets the OEM load index. Trade-off is shorter warranty vs premium options.

UTQG 740

Lowest cabin noise

Best quiet

Tread patterns engineered to break up the harmonic peaks that cause highway droning. Pick this if you commute long highway distances daily.

Goodyear

Assurance MaxLife

70 dB cabin-noise rating per the EU tire label; library-quiet. Tread pattern engineered to break up the harmonic peaks that cause highway droning.

UTQG 820 85k mi warranty 70 dB all-season

Michelin

CrossClimate 2

70 dB cabin-noise rating per the EU tire label; library-quiet. Tread pattern engineered to break up the harmonic peaks that cause highway droning.

UTQG 640 60k mi warranty 70 dB all-season

Pirelli

Scorpion all terrain plus

73 dB cabin-noise rating per the EU tire label; well below the segment median. Tread pattern engineered to break up the harmonic peaks that cause highway droning.

UTQG 600 50k mi warranty 73 dB all-season

BFGoodrich

All-Terrain T/A KO2

75 dB cabin-noise rating per the EU tire label; still quieter than most competitors in this size. Tread pattern engineered to break up the harmonic peaks that cause highway droning.

50k mi warranty 75 dB all-season

Side-by-side

Pick the trade-off that matches your driving

All-season
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife
UTQG treadwear820
Mileage warranty85,000 mi
Cabin noise70 dB
Season classall-season
Typetouring

OEM tire sizes by year

What size does the dodge durango use?

Recommendations on this page are anchored to the latest model-year's OEM size. Confirm yours against the driver-door placard before purchase.

YearOEM size
1998–2002235/75R15Year-specific fitment →
2003245/70R16Year-specific fitment →
2004–2008245/70R17Year-specific fitment →
2009265/60R18Year-specific fitment →
2010265/65R17Year-specific fitment →
2011265/50R20Year-specific fitment →
2012–2024265/60R18Year-specific fitment →
2025–2026295/45R20Year-specific fitment →

Browse Dodge Durango fitment by year →

How we ranked these tires for the dodge durango

We started with the latest model-year's OEM tire size; 265/60R18; and filtered our catalog of 22,000+ tires to those offered in that exact size. From there, four parallel rankings:

For sedans and compacts, the all-season touring tire below is the best default; long warranty, low cabin noise, reasonable cost per mile. Switch to the quiet pick if highway droning is a deal-breaker; switch to the winter pick if you see significant snow each year. Use the side-by-side comparison above to weigh the trade-offs against your specific driving; highway-heavy, winter-state, performance-oriented, or budget-constrained.

NHTSA-reported issues for dodge durango

143
Complaints
16
Crashes
12
Injuries
0
Deaths

Top issue category: Tires (General)

Most reported: Tires (General) (98) · Tread / Belt (25) · Sidewall (11) · Spare Tire (5) · TPMS (3)

Reported across: 1998 – 2021 (18 years)

What owners described

Blowout or sudden deflation is the most common description, in 24% of these reports. Percentages are shares of the 97 reports covering every model year of the Dodge Durango that include a written account; a single report can describe more than one problem, so they do not total 100%.

Reported problemThis subjectAll tire complaintsRelative
Blowout or sudden deflation 24% 20% 1.2×
Sidewall failure 11% 15% 0.8×
Loss of control, rollover or collision 11% 8% 1.4×
Tread or belt separation 8% 13% 0.6×
Bubble or bulge in the tire 5% 6% 0.9×
Cracking or dry rot 4% 9% 0.4×

Mileage at failure

36 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 25,000 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 11,888 and 100,000 miles.

In owners' own words

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about Dodge Durango. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.

HIT A SEVERE BUMP IN ROAD WHICH BROKE THE STEEL CABLE THAT HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE UNDER THE CAR BODY. CABLE WAS LIKELY CORRODED. TIRE DISCHARGED FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE, STRUCK PAVEMENT, AND BOUNCED 15-20 FEET INTO THE AIR REPEATEDLY NEARLY STRIKING THE VEHICLE FOLLOWING ME. LUCKILY TIRE ENDED UP IN DITCH BEFORE CAUSING ACCIDENT. RETAINING CLAMP IS LOST. SUSPECT THE POTENTIAL FOR THIS SITUATION EXISTS WITH ANY DURANGO OR DAKOTA OF THIS VINTAGE.

NHTSA complaint 1008787 · 2003 vehicle

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TPMS WARNING LIGHT WAS CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE TPMS MONITORING SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

NHTSA complaint 1137235 · 2006 vehicle

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DURANGO EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR TRACKER 2 TIRES, SIZE: P235/70/R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES WERE CORRODED. THE TWO REAR TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000.

NHTSA complaint 1215619 · 2002 vehicle

LEFT CAMPGROUND PULLING PONTOON BOAT, TRAVELED APPROXIMATELY 10 MILES AND RIGHT REAR TIRE SIDEWALL BLEW OUT. CONTACTED TIRE INSTALLER WHO CONTACTED THEIR TIRE DISTRIBUTOR AND WAS TOLD BLOWOUT WAS RESULT OF UNDER INFLATION, EVEN THOUGH NO ONE FROM INSTALLER OR DISTRIBUTOR EXAMINED TIRE. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER VIA EMAIL AND EVEN SENT PHOTOS OF FAILED TIRE AND ONE REMAINING TIRE WITH LARGE "DENT" IN SIDEWALL AND WAS TOLD THEY COULD NOT EVALUATE TIRES FROM PHOTOS. WE REPLACED ALL 4 TIRES WITH NEW ONES OF A DIFFERENT BRAND.

NHTSA complaint 1232246 · 2000 vehicle

Complaints are voluntarily submitted to the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation and are not verified by NHTSA; they represent owner-reported problems, not proven defects. Counts can be useful as a relative quality signal across comparable tires or vehicles.

Tire recalls & safety complaints for the Dodge Durango →

FAQ

What's the best all-season tire for the Dodge Durango?
The all-season touring slate above ranks the top options for the 265/60R18 OEM size. The leader is selected by matching dodge-segment fitment, all-season compound class, and premium-brand quality bonus. For most Dodge Durango owners, the all-season touring pick is the best one-tire compromise; long warranty, low noise, reasonable cost per mile.
Should I get a cheaper tire for my Dodge Durango?
The budget slate above ranks tires by cost-per-warranty-mile, ignoring brand premium. The budget pick is genuinely competitive on durability metrics; the trade-off is shorter warranty and slightly higher cabin noise, not actual safety risk. If you drive less than 15,000 miles a year, the budget pick will outlast your replacement window regardless.
Does the Dodge Durango need winter tires?
If you see more than 5 snow days a year or drive at sustained temperatures below 7 °C, yes; winter compounds stay pliable in cold where all-season rubber hardens, which translates directly to shorter braking distances. The winter pick above is 3PMSF severe-snow rated and works for the 265/60R18 OEM fitment. Storage cost is real (4 extra tires somewhere), but the safety margin in winter conditions is substantial.
Can I run a different tire size on my Dodge Durango?
Plus-size and minus-size alternatives within ±3% overall diameter are typically safe per the ETRTO standard. See the 265/60R18 upsize options for the full categorised alternatives table with verdicts.
Where can I buy these tires?
Each tire links to its detail page with live pricing from our online retailer partners. Out-the-door cost (including mount, balance, TPMS service, and disposal) varies by state; use the install cost calculator for a realistic estimate.

Last verified 2026-10-07.