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Best Tires for Toyota Camry

The Toyota Camry prioritizes comfort and refinement — buyers expect a quiet, smooth ride and confident wet weather performance. The right replacement tire maintains those qualities or improves on the OEM Bridgestone or Michelin that came from the factory.

Common Toyota Camry tire sizes

8th gen Camry (2018-current): 205/65R16 (LE), 235/45R18 (SE, XSE), 235/40R19 (XSE V6), 215/55R17 (XLE), 235/45R18 (XLE V6), 235/45R18 (TRD).

7th gen Camry (2012-2017): 205/65R16 (LE, XLE), 235/45R18 (SE, XSE), 215/55R17 (XLE V6).

Most Camry owners replace in the OEM size. The 18-inch and 19-inch fitments on sport trims often see owners looking for quieter alternatives to the low-profile OEM rubber.

Best tires — standard Camry (LE, XLE)

Michelin CrossClimate2: the best all-around tire for Camry owners who want improved wet weather capability with the 3PMSF winter rating. Available in 205/65R16, 215/55R17, and 235/45R18. Exceptionally quiet and long-lasting.

Continental PureContact LS: excellent wet grip, very quiet, and strong fuel economy scores — a natural fit for the Camry's touring character. Available in all common Camry sizes.

Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack: Toyota frequently OEMs Bridgestone on the Camry — the Turanza QuietTrack is the quieter successor. Outstanding cabin noise performance with strong wet grip.

Michelin Defender2: for Camry owners who want maximum tread life above all else — 80,000-mile treadwear warranty, excellent wet performance, quiet ride.

Best tires — Camry SE, XSE, TRD (sport trims)

Sport trims use 235/45R18 (most) and 235/40R19 (XSE V6) — low-profile sizes where ride quality vs. handling sharpness is the core trade-off.

Continental ExtremeContact DWS06+: excellent wet and dry performance for sport Camry owners who want genuine all-weather capability without sacrificing handling feel.

Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 4: the performance all-season benchmark — better dry and wet grip than touring tires, with enough all-weather capability for Georgia's climate. The best choice for XSE and TRD owners who want to keep the sport character.

Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate: a strong mid-price option in sport Camry sizes — better ride quality than pure summer tires while maintaining good handling grip.

Frequently asked

What tires come on the Toyota Camry from the factory?

It varies by trim and year. Common OEM tires include Bridgestone Turanza EL440 (LE, XLE), Michelin Primacy HP (older XLE), and Dunlop Sport Maxx (sport trims). The Michelin CrossClimate2 and Continental PureContact LS are popular upgrades over all of these.

How much do Toyota Camry tires cost?

Common sizes (205/65R16, 215/55R17, 235/45R18) run $100–160 per tire for quality touring all-seasons. Sport sizes (235/40R19) run $160–220 per tire. A set of four installed: $400–640 for standard sizes.

How long do Camry tires last?

Quality touring all-season tires in Camry sizes last 50,000–80,000 miles under normal driving conditions. The OEM tires on many Camrys are balanced for fuel economy and noise over grip — aftermarket replacements often improve wet performance meaningfully.

Do I need to rotate my Camry tires?

Yes. The Camry is FWD (or AWD on some 2020+ versions) — FWD vehicles wear front tires faster. Rotation every 5,000–7,500 miles evens out wear and extends the life of the full set.

Last updated 2026-06-27. General guidance only — confirm specifics with a local shop for your exact vehicle.

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