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Best tires for the Hyundai Tucson

Top picks across four categories for the Hyundai Tucson, anchored to the current-generation OEM size 215/65R17. 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 2026-09-02

Daily driver

Best all-season touring

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

Lowest cost per mile

Best budget

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

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.

Cold-weather grip

Best winter

Dedicated winter or all-weather compounds that stay pliable below 7 °C. Necessary for >5 snow days a year.

Side-by-side

Pick the trade-off that matches your driving

All-season
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife
Best quiet
Michelin Defender 2
Best winter
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
UTQG treadwear820800-
Mileage warranty85,000 mi80,000 mi-
Cabin noise70 dB68 dB71 dB
Season classall-seasonall-seasonwinter
Typetouringtouringpassenger

OEM tire sizes by year

What size does the hyundai tucson 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
2004215/65R16Year-specific fitment →
2005–2009235/60R16Year-specific fitment →
2010–2012225/55R18Year-specific fitment →
2013–2015225/60R17Year-specific fitment →
2016–2017245/45R19Year-specific fitment →
2018–2021225/60R17Year-specific fitment →
2022–2024235/55R19Year-specific fitment →
2025–2026235/60R18Year-specific fitment →

How we ranked these tires for the hyundai tucson

We started with the latest model-year's OEM tire size; 215/65R17; and filtered our catalog of 22,000+ tires to those offered in that exact size. From there, four parallel rankings:

SUV-specific tire models (CrossClimate, CrossContact, Defender LTX) have reinforced sidewalls designed for the chassis mass and often a wider tread for better wet traction at higher curb weight. 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 hyundai tucson

1
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Top issue category: Tires (General)

Reported across: 2026 – 2026 (1 year)

What owners described

Blowout or sudden deflation is the most common description, in 26% of these reports. Percentages are shares of the 34 reports covering every model year of the Hyundai Tucson 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 26% 20% 1.3×
Loss of control, rollover or collision 12% 8% 1.4×
Sidewall failure 9% 15% 0.6×
Pressure-monitoring (TPMS) fault 9% 2% 3.7×
Bubble or bulge in the tire 6% 6% 1.0×
Tread or belt separation 3% 13% 0.2×

Mileage at failure

34 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 32,000 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 3,800 and 65,000 miles.

In owners' own words

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

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI TUCSON EQUIPPED WITH KUMHO SOLUS TIRES, SIZE: 225/60/R17. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE EXPLODED. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE DEFECTIVE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH A SPARE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE SPARE TIRE WITH A NEW TIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT DUE TO THE FAILURE THE INNER FENDER LINER, UNDER BUMPER PLATE, SHOCK BOOT, AND THE MUD GUARD WOULD ALL NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,100.

NHTSA complaint 1010416 · 2013 vehicle

FALKEN ZEIX912 TIRES PURCHASED IN 2010 PUT 30K MILES ON THEM AND THEY WERE BALD FALKEN HAS A 65K WARRANTY ON THE TIRES BUT HAS FINE PRINT THAT SAYS THE TIRES MUST BE ROTATED EVERY 5K AND VEHICLE PROFESSIONALLY ALIGNED SO TIRES PLUS WOULD NOT HONOR WARRANTY YET STILL SELLS THIS PRODUCT. THESE TIRES WERE NORMAL USED AND VERY EVENLY WORN TO BALD. I EXPECTED AT LEAST A PRO RATE OF 45% ON NEW TIRES. WARRANTY AND TIRES NOT WORTHY OF EITHER NAME.

NHTSA complaint 1029450 · 2007 vehicle

I WAS DRIVING HOME WHEN THE CAR FELT FUNNY AND STARTED TO SHAKE A LITTLE. I PULLED OFF THE ROAD INTO A PARKING LOT. I GOT OUT AND SAW THAT THE SIDE OF MY TIRE WAS BLOWN OUT. MY HUSBAND CAME AND CHANGED THE TIRE. TO OUR SURPRISE IT WAS BLOWN OUT ON THE OUTSIDE and ON THE INSIDE ALSO. IT APPEARED TO US THAT THIS TIRE WAS DEFECTIVE. WE HAD ONLY HAD THE CARE A LITTLE OVER A YEAR. WE TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER WHICH INFORMED US THAT SINCE WE DIDN'T BUY THEY'RE WARRANTY PLAN FOR THE TIRES THEY COULDN'T HELP US. IF THE PEOPLE THAT SOLD US THE TIRE CAN'T HELP THEN WHO DO WE GO TO. FEELING UNSAFE DRIVING WITH THE OTHER TIRES THAT MAY BE JUST AS BAD WE DECIDED TO REPLACE THEM ALL. WE WENT TO OUR LOCAL TIRE PLACE AND BOUGHT 4 NEW TIRES.

NHTSA complaint 1080292 · 2013 vehicle

I NOTICED MY TIRES HAD BEEN EXTREMELY WORN, VIRTUALLY NO TREAD LEFT FOR ONLY HAVING THE CAR FOR 6 MONTHS. I BEGAN NOTICING THAT DRIVING WAS MUCH MORE DIFFICULT THAN EXPECTED IN RAIN AND SNOW, UNTIL I REALIZED MY TIRES WEREN'T IN LINE LIKE THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO. ONCE I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY HAD REALIZED THAT MY CAMBER BOLTS WEREN'T PROPERLY TIGHTEN WHICH CAUSED MY TIRES TO BECOME OUT OF LINE AND BEGIN TO TILT CAUSING THE INSIDES TO BECOME VERY WORN DOWN. I WANT TO BRING THIS TO SOMEONES ATTENTION IN HOPES THEY CAN FIGURE OUT WHAT MANUFACTURER MY VEHICLE CAME FROM TO HELP PREVENT THE SAME ISSUES FOR OTHER VEHICLE OWNERS.

NHTSA complaint 1131495 · 2013 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.

FAQ

What's the best all-season tire for the Hyundai Tucson?
The all-season touring slate above ranks the top options for the 215/65R17 OEM size. The leader is selected by matching hyundai-segment fitment, all-season compound class, and premium-brand quality bonus. For most Hyundai Tucson 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 Hyundai Tucson?
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 Hyundai Tucson 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 215/65R17 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 Hyundai Tucson?
Plus-size and minus-size alternatives within ±3% overall diameter are typically safe per the ETRTO standard. See the 215/65R17 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 2026-09-02.