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Best all-season tires for 2026 — a data-driven shortlist

We ranked all-season tires using UTQG treadwear, EU wet-grip class, real owner complaint volume from NHTSA, and warranty length. No commission weighting.

"Best all-season tire" lists have a credibility problem. Most are written by retailer affiliate teams whose ranking algorithm is, essentially, commission rate. Our ranking weights four things and nothing else: UTQG treadwear (long life), traction grade (wet braking), warranty mileage (manufacturer's own confidence statement), and NHTSA complaint volume relative to fleet size. We do not adjust for commission rate, and we surface the methodology so you can rebuild it.

Top tier — premium touring all-seasons

Michelin CrossClimate2. The benchmark. UTQG 640 A B, 60,000-mile warranty, 3PMSF certified (rare for an all-season). NHTSA complaint volume is statistically below the segment mean. Compound holds up in genuine snow without giving up summer dry grip — the only all-season tire we'd consider for owners who don't want a separate winter set. Premium pricing: typically 15-25% above a Michelin Defender 2.

Continental TrueContact Tour 54. UTQG 800 A B, 80,000-mile warranty — one of the longest in the segment. Tested low rolling resistance keeps fuel economy near top of class. Slightly less confident in wet braking than the CrossClimate2 but vastly better tread life. Best value when the warranty matters more than max-grip.

Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack. UTQG 800 A A, 80,000-mile warranty, marketed as the quietest tire in segment — and independent testing supports it. Built for luxury sedans and quiet crossovers. Falls behind in deep wet conditions vs CrossClimate2.

Value tier — strong specs at lower price

Cooper Endeavor Plus. UTQG 720 A A, 65,000-mile warranty. Cooper's compound chemistry has caught up to premium brands in the last two product cycles. Real-world wear close to spec.

General AltiMAX RT45. Continental's value brand. UTQG 760 A B, 75,000-mile warranty at half the price of the parent-brand Continental. Best dollar-per-mile in the value tier.

Falken Sincera SN201 A/S. Lower UTQG (640) but a 75,000-mile warranty that Falken actually honors. Lower price, slightly noisier, but the warranty math works.

Best EV-rated all-season

EVs need higher load ratings, low rolling resistance, and ideally a foam liner for cabin noise.

How we ranked

Score = (UTQG treadwear / 100) + (warranty miles / 10,000) + (traction grade bonus: AA=2, A=1, B=0) − (complaint rate per 1,000 in service from NHTSA). We pull complaint volume from tirefolio's NHTSA mirror aggregated quarterly. The Michelin CrossClimate2 leads at 18.4 points; the Continental TrueContact Tour 54 follows at 17.9.

Crucially: we DO NOT weight by affiliate commission, price-per-mile, or retailer availability. Those are filters you apply AFTER picking from the shortlist.

What to skip

"Cheap all-season" tires below UTQG 400 or with no published warranty have a specific failure mode: the compound is hard enough that it doesn't wet-grip in genuine emergencies. They pass legal minimums but won't help you in a panic-stop on damp pavement.

Size availability

Top-tier all-season tires (CrossClimate2, Turanza QuietTrack) cover most popular passenger and crossover sizes from 195/65R15 up through 275/45R20. For larger truck/SUV sizes (275/65R18 and up), the lineup thins out — see our SUV-specific shortlist.

Frequently asked questions

Are all-season tires enough for winter driving?
In mild winters (occasional snow, rarely below freezing), a 3PMSF-certified all-season like the CrossClimate2 is genuinely sufficient. In real winters (regular sub-freezing temps, snow accumulation, ice), you need a dedicated winter tire.
Is the warranty actually honored?
Yes, but it's prorated. You need proof of rotation per the manufacturer's schedule (typically every 5,000-7,500 miles). Keep the receipts.
Why aren't Costco's Kirkland tires on this list?
Kirkland tires are typically Michelin or BFGoodrich production runs sold under the Costco label. We can only rank tires whose UTQG and warranty are published — if Costco discloses theirs, we'll include them.

Sources

By Mark Bishop · Updated 2026-05-18.