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Compiled & checked by the site's publisher from manufacturer, NHTSA & USTMA data · Updated 2026-07-24
All-season tires are the default for most drivers: one set that handles dry pavement, rain, and light snow without swapping twice a year. The category has grown a lot. You now get real performance all-seasons, budget long-wear options, all-weather variants with the 3PMSF rating, and everything in between. Here is how to sort through them.
Best all-season tires — passenger cars and sedans
Michelin CrossClimate2: the overall best for most drivers who want 3PMSF all-weather confidence alongside long wear and excellent wet grip. Available in a wide range of sizes. Higher price but the best total value on a per-mile basis.
Continental PureContact LS: excellent wet braking, arguably the best wet-road all-season at its price. Low rolling resistance, and a strong pick for sportier sedans.
Bridgestone WeatherPeak: 3PMSF all-weather at a lower price than the CrossClimate2. A good option if Michelin pricing is the barrier and all-weather confidence is the priority.
Michelin Defender T+H: the pick for maximum tread life, up to 80,000 miles. It is not 3PMSF rated, but for a high-mileage daily driver the long-wear value is hard to beat.
Best all-season tires — crossovers and SUVs
Michelin CrossClimate2 (SUV sizes): extends the best passenger car all-season into crossover and SUV fitments. Available in the dominant 235/60R18 and 235/55R19 sizes.
Continental CrossContact RX: designed specifically for SUVs and crossovers. Excellent wet and dry performance with a highway touring character. Lower road noise than comparable options.
Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3: a performance-focused SUV all-season with precise handling and a 3PMSF rating. A strong choice for sporty crossovers like the Mazda CX-5, BMW X3, and Volkswagen Atlas.
Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza Plus: a long-wear SUV and crossover touring tire. Smooth and quiet on the highway, which suits a high-mileage commuter crossover.
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Best all-season tires — trucks and truck-based SUVs
Michelin Defender LTX M/S: the benchmark truck all-season. Long tread life, Load Range E available for towing, refined highway ride. The go-to recommendation for F-150, Silverado, Ram 1500, and full-size SUV owners.
Goodyear Wrangler Fortitude HT: a competitive alternative to the Defender LTX. Strong highway stability, available in LT Load Range E, and solid in the wet.
Continental TerrainContact H/T: punches above its price, with excellent wet grip and a long-wear compound in truck sizes.
Best all-season tires — performance vehicles
Continental ExtremeContact DWS06+: the top performance all-season for sport sedans and performance coupes. Excellent dry and wet handling, DWS life indicators. The standard recommendation for WRX, Golf GTI, Mustang, and similar vehicles.
Pirelli Cinturato AS+ 3: a strong alternative to the Continental, 3PMSF rated and offered in more low-profile performance sizes.
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4: for drivers who want near-summer-tire handling feel with year-round capability. Better dry dynamics than the CrossClimate2 at the cost of some winter confidence.
Best All-Season Tires at a glance
| Trim | Tire | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars and sedans | Michelin CrossClimate2 | the overall best for most drivers who want 3PMSF all-weather confidence alongside long wear and excellent wet grip. Available in a wide range of sizes. Higher price but the best total value on a per-mile basis. |
| Passenger cars and sedans | Continental PureContact LS | excellent wet braking, arguably the best wet-road all-season at its price. Low rolling resistance, and a strong pick for sportier sedans. |
| Passenger cars and sedans | Bridgestone WeatherPeak | 3PMSF all-weather at a lower price than the CrossClimate2. A good option if Michelin pricing is the barrier and all-weather confidence is the priority. |
| Passenger cars and sedans | Michelin Defender T+H | the pick for maximum tread life, up to 80,000 miles. It is not 3PMSF rated, but for a high-mileage daily driver the long-wear value is hard to beat. |
| Crossovers and SUVs | Michelin CrossClimate2 (SUV sizes) | extends the best passenger car all-season into crossover and SUV fitments. Available in the dominant 235/60R18 and 235/55R19 sizes. |
| Crossovers and SUVs | Continental CrossContact RX | designed specifically for SUVs and crossovers. Excellent wet and dry performance with a highway touring character. Lower road noise than comparable options. |
| Crossovers and SUVs | Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 | a performance-focused SUV all-season with precise handling and a 3PMSF rating. A strong choice for sporty crossovers like the Mazda CX-5, BMW X3, and Volkswagen Atlas. |
| Crossovers and SUVs | Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza Plus | a long-wear SUV and crossover touring tire. Smooth and quiet on the highway, which suits a high-mileage commuter crossover. |
| Trucks and truck-based SUVs | Michelin Defender LTX M/S | the benchmark truck all-season. Long tread life, Load Range E available for towing, refined highway ride. The go-to recommendation for F-150, Silverado, Ram 1500, and full-size SUV owners. |
| Trucks and truck-based SUVs | Goodyear Wrangler Fortitude HT | a competitive alternative to the Defender LTX. Strong highway stability, available in LT Load Range E, and solid in the wet. |
| Trucks and truck-based SUVs | Continental TerrainContact H/T | punches above its price, with excellent wet grip and a long-wear compound in truck sizes. |
| Performance vehicles | Continental ExtremeContact DWS06+ | the top performance all-season for sport sedans and performance coupes. Excellent dry and wet handling, DWS life indicators. The standard recommendation for WRX, Golf GTI, Mustang, and similar vehicles. |
| Performance vehicles | Pirelli Cinturato AS+ 3 | a strong alternative to the Continental, 3PMSF rated and offered in more low-profile performance sizes. |
| Performance vehicles | Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 | for drivers who want near-summer-tire handling feel with year-round capability. Better dry dynamics than the CrossClimate2 at the cost of some winter confidence. |
Frequently asked
How long do all-season tires last?
Quality all-season tires: 40,000–80,000 miles depending on compound. Michelin Defender T+H is the longevity leader at 80,000 miles. CrossClimate2 rates 60,000 miles. Budget brands typically 30,000–45,000 miles. Driving style, road surface, and inflation pressure all affect actual wear.
Are all-season tires good in snow?
Conventional all-season tires (M+S rated) are fine for light snow and cold rain. They are not winter tires, though. Their rubber compound stiffens below about 45°F, which cuts grip. For dependable cold-weather traction, look for the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol, found on all-weather tires like the CrossClimate2 and WeatherPeak.
Are all-season tires the right choice for West Georgia?
For most drivers here, yes. Our winters are mild and mostly wet rather than snowy, so a quality all-season, or an all-weather with the 3PMSF snowflake if you head up toward the north Georgia mountains, covers the whole year without a seasonal swap. Dedicated winter tires are overkill for the handful of icy mornings we get.
How much should I budget for a set of all-season tires?
It depends heavily on your size and tier. Budget all-seasons sit at the low end, premium long-wear and all-weather tires cost more, and larger truck or SUV sizes push it higher still. The better way to think about it is cost per mile: a pricier tire with a longer tread life is often cheaper over its life than a bargain tire you replace sooner. Get a couple of quotes in your exact size.
Where can I get all-season tires installed near me?
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Last updated 2026-07-24. General guidance only — confirm specifics with a local shop for your exact vehicle.