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How Long Can You Drive on a Spare Tire?

Updated: September 21, 2023 by Emrecan Gurkan Leave a Comment

Every driver experience 5 flat tires in a lifetime. If this information is an overstatement for you, listen to that one. 7 tires blow out in a second. Moreover, this statistic covers the United States alone. Astounding, right?

That information states that you’ll need a spare tire at least 5 times in your life. In this article, I’ll explain everything you need to know about spare tires. Let’s dig into it!

What is Spare Tire?

The spare tire is your backup tire. In case of any puncture or blown out, these tires substitute damaged tires. The main duty of these tires is to help you to reach a tire dealer. However, there are different types of spare tires in the market. These spare tires provide different driving ranges. Let’s evaluate them one by one.

Full-Size Spare Tire

If your spare tire is the same size as your running tires, that means it’s a full-size spare tire. Even though it’s not that common, some vehicles come with a full-size spare tire.

If you have a full-size spare tire, you’re lucky. These tires have the same construction as replacement tires. For this reason, their range isn’t limited like temporary spare tires. You’re free to use them at the end of the tires’ tread life.

Full-Size Matching Spare Tire

In that case, your spare tire and running tire should have the same pattern and size. That’s the best scenario for vehicle owners. After properly inflating these tires, you can confidently use them. There is no range limitation. However, there’re pros and cons.

Pros

Your vehicle maintain its aesthetics
You don’t have to drive straight to the dealer

Cons

You need a storage place in your vehicle
You should put your spare tire into the rotation(your spare tire should have closer tread depth to running ones)
When the replacement time has come, you should buy 5 tires instead of 4

Full-Size Non-Matching Spare Tire

These tires are almost the same as full-size matching spare tires. The only difference is they may have different patterns. Basically, your spare tire should have the same size but a different pattern from the running ones.

For instance, you’re using Michelin Crossclimate 2 225/45R17.

If your spare tire is Michelin Crossclimate 2 225/45R17: Full-size matching spare tire

If your spare tire is Michelin Defender T+H 225/45R17: Full-size non-matching spare tire

Note: Brand or pattern name isn’t important in that case. Michelin tire on the second item can be changed with Bridgestone, Pirelli, etc.

Pros

You may not drive directly to the repair shop

Cons

It doesn’t match aesthetically
Using different tire patterns on the same axle isn’t recommended by manufacturers

Full-Size Temporary Spare Tire

To be honest, I don’t understand the guys who use these spare tires. These tires are cheaper than replacement tires. However, you need a full-size space for storage. Moreover, you should change these tires with replacement ones anyway.

Pros

They don’t interfere with ABS, traction, or handling
These tires have a lightweight construction, they don’t put too much weight on your vehicle(storage time).

Cons

You need a storage space
These tires should be replaced ASAP

Compact Temporary(Donut) Spare Tire

These tires are also known as donut tires. The most important feature of these tires is they can fit any vehicle. Compare to full-size tires, compact spare tires are smaller and lighter. For this reason, they’re popular among the customers who want to save the same space and weight.

In my point of view, these tires are highly beneficial spare tires. However, of course, they have pros and cons.

Pros

Save space
Save weigh
Easy to mount

Cons

Can’t be used for a long time
Interfere your vehicle’s performance

Before you use donut spare tire, you should put the below points into the consideration

You can drive on these tires a maximum of 50 Miles(70 for some cases but not recommended)
You can’t exceed the 50mph speed limit
These tires are designed to get you tire shop, don’t use them for other purposes
These tires have smaller dimensions. Therefore they need high inflation pressure. 60psi is the recommended number.

TireRack has the perfect guide for donut spare tires, you can reach it out here: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=237

Folding Temporary Spare Tire

These are the inflatable spare tires.

Pros:

These tires occupy the least place

Cons

You need an air pump or canister to inflate it

If you have a small car, these tires can be very helpful. Otherwise, they’re just wasting time.

How Long Can You Drive on a Full-Size Spare Tire?

Full-size spare tires have a longer driving range compared to donut spare tires. However, some of them still can’t be used for a long time.

Full-size matching spare tires take the lead regarding range. These tires are exactly the same as your running tires. Same construction, same pattern, and same compound. Therefore, you can use them as long as you want. Though worth reminding, if your running tires and spare tire have a big difference regarding tread depth, that might cause irregular wear or alignment issues in a long time. Therefore, your spare tires should be part of your rotation process.

Full-size non-matching spare tires take second place. These tires are similar to matching spare tires. You can also use them as long as you want. However, I don’t recommend it. Especially on your steer axle. Pattern differences may cause handling issues from time to time. In theory, there is no problem using these tires for a long time. In practice, they will cause handling issues.

Full-size temporary spare tires take the last place. These tires have lightweight construction. Their building intent is to take you to a tire dealer. For this reason, their range is limited to 70 miles. Keeping your speed under 70 mph is also recommended.

Conclusion

Depending on the spare tire type, you can drive different ranges. I’ve prepared the below table to make things easier for you.

	Range Limit	Speed Limit	Pros	Cons	Take Home Point
Full-Size Matching Spare Tire	No limit	No limit	Good looking, no need to go dealer	You should pay attention to the rotation time of 5 tires, It’s heavier, You need a storage place	Rotation time is the key(8,000-10,000miles)
Full-Size Non-matching Spare Tire	No limit	No limit	No need to go dealer	Tou should pay attention to the rotation time of 5 tires, It’s heavier, You need a storage place, Doesn’t look aesthetic	Rotation time is the key(8,000-10,000miles)
Full-Size Temporary Spare Tire	70 Miles	70 mph	Save weight	Limited range, You need a storage space	These tires don’t interfere your vehicle performance, these’re safer than donut tires
Compact Temporary(Donut) Spare Tire	50 Miles	50 Mph	Save weight, Save space, Easy to mount	Limited range, Interfere on vehicle performance	Only use to go tire dealer
Folding Temporary Spare Tire	50 Miles	50 Mph	Save weight, Save space	Limited range, Interfere on vehicle performance, Hard to mount	Only use to go tire dealer

If you have any further questions, please leave them in the below section. Have a safe ride folks!

What are OEM Tires?

Updated: September 21, 2023 by Emrecan Gurkan Leave a Comment

OEM tires are factory-mounted tires by vehicle manufacturers. So, basically, those tires are the first tires of your vehicle. You may probably realize that the OEM tires of your vehicle are always better than the replacement ones. Well, you’re not being obsessive. As a former Bridgestone Engineer, I can confidently say that’s true. But why? Let’s analyze the process and see the reasons beneath this!

Factory Tires

Factory tire is the other name of OEM tires. In my point of view, this name fits better to these tires. Though worth reminding, I’ll use OEM tires for this article.

Are Factory Installed Tires Differently?

No, they’re doing it in the same way with your dealer. However, unlike your dealer, factories pay attention to using proper torque to compress tires’ bolts. That might seem insignificant, yet, I’ve seen a lot of cracked bolts. One cracked bolt isn’t crucial but a couple of them may cost your life.

How do I know My Tires are OEM?

You can’t understand if your tires are OEM or not. However, some manufacturers use specific marking systems on tires’ sidewalls. For instance, if you have a Goodyear tire and it has an ‘MGT’ marking on the sidewall, that means this tire is approved by Maserati.

Tire Homologotion Codes: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=23

Should You Use OEM Tires?

Even though OEM tires have a good reputation in the market, none of them can last forever. So, at some point, you should replace your tire. The good news is you don’t have to replace your tire with the same brand and pattern. You can use a tire with the same functionality. Though worth reminding, the below points should be taken into the consideration.

Try to use the same size – This item isn’t essential. However, we always recommend using the vehicle’s owner manual sizes(you may look inside the drivers’ door jam)
Pay attention to load and speed index
Define what do you expect from tire clearly
Changing rim size should be your last option. Use this only for massive changes and don’t forget to consult the vehicle manufacturer

Here is an original tire finder tool: https://simpletire.com/learn/tire-buying-guides/find-your-original-tires

Are OEM Tires Inferior?

The ‘OEM tires are inferior’ argument is completely delusive. Tires can’t be perfect in every aspect. That’s the first thing that I’ve learned in Bridgestone. In this equation, you should sacrifice from some points to get better on others.

OEM tires are definitely offers smoother ride
OEM tires have definitely better handling
OEM tires have definitely better grip
OEM tires have definitely better traction
Replacement tires definitely last longer

Tire manufacturers need to pass the homologation process of vehicle manufacturers. In this process, vehicle manufacturers ask for a couple of things.

Uniformity(Key of handling)
Grip
Balance

The above 3 points are key for vehicle manufacturers. Therefore, tire manufacturers tend to use softer rubber for OEM tires. In a conclusion, OEM tires generally can’t last long as replacement tires. Yet, they’re better in other aspects.

Note: In this section, I assume that OEM and replacement tires are the same(for instance, both are Michelin Defender T+H)

Does OEM Tires Have Warranty?

Yes, they do. Though, if you’ll manage your warranty process via your vehicle’s manufacturer, you may accelerate your process.

OEM vs Replacement Tires

OEM	Replacement
Reliable	Lasts Longer
Cozy	You have a chance to choose
Better performance	If you’ll define your needs, they overperform OEM tires

The comparison of OEM and replacement tires are a bit kinky. However, I can confidently say that OEM tires are more reliable. Manufacturers allocate the tires with the highest test results and send these tires to vehicle manufacturers. Though worth reminding, the tread life test isn’t part of this process.

OEM tires are produced in lower limit ranges. So, their error margin is exceedingly low compared to replacement tires.

In that case, I can’t say that OEM tires are better in every aspect. However, they’re above average on any one of them. That makes them trustworthy.

Conclusion

In my point of view, all vehicles should use their OEM tires at the end of their tread life. They may wear quickly, though, you can easily specify your needs in this term.

I hope this article was helpful. If you need any further questions, please leave them in the below section.

Tire Wear Patterns

Updated: November 11, 2025 by Emrecan Gurkan Leave a Comment

Tires naturally wear and tear due to the fraction force that is applied by surfaces. However, uneven wearing is the enemy of decent tire life. It can be shown up in different forms. In this article, I will explain different tire wear patterns and the reasons that could be behind them. Let’s begin!

Tire Wear Patterns and What They Mean?

Irregular wear on the rubber can create various types of tire wear patterns. Most popular are inner&outer shoulder wear, center wear, shoulder edge wear, cupping, and heal&toe type uneven wearing. Uneven wearing can be caused by the internal structure of the tire or most probably is the signal of the need for mechanical fixing. For this reason, checking the uneven wearing often will give you an idea about the current situation of your vehicle.

Let’s see the different patterns and what they mean.

Inner and Outer Shoulder Wear

Shoulder Step Down

Inner Shoulder Wear

Outer Shoulder Wear

Inner and outer shoulder wear can be shown on single or both shoulders on your tire. A number of the deflected shoulders is the game-changer out here.

So, when you use an under-inflated tire, robust shoulders can’t step to the surface completely. As a consequence, tires’ shoulders wear unevenly. In that case, the location of uneven wearing is crucial. If it’s on the inner side of the shoulder, it might also be caused by the poor internal structure of your tire. Hence, you may contact the manufacturer and replace your tire with a new one.

If shoulder wear occurs on both sides;

That means your tires are under-inflated. Stiffness of tire compound changes from section to section. The Center section compound is always fluffier due to increasing grip capability. However, shoulder compounds should be robust, due to resisting wrenching force and keeping to tire in shape while wheeling.

On the other hand, if uneven wearing on the outer side of the shoulder or your shoulder rib step down completely, that mostly caused by under-inflated tire and there is no way that manufacturer will replace it.

If the shoulder wear occurs on one side;

That comes to mean your vehicle needs a wheel alignment. Vehicles are mechanical devices and they need calibration from time to time. Similar to periodical maintenance of your vehicle, your wheels need to be aligned. I recommend at least 2 times a year.

In that case, you should recheck your camber angles. Leaning outside is negative, leaning inside is positive camber. Both cause irregular wear. The above illustration will explain it properly.

Center Wear

If your tire rapidly wearing from the center, you may use your tires overinflated. Fluffy center compound flexes a bit outwardly than tough shoulder compound and that causes uneven wearing on the center. That one is also considered as a customers’ mistake and you can’t replace your tire with a new one. If you face this tire wear pattern, I recommend you replace your tire immediately.

You can also check this guide for a better understanding of the right inflation pressure!

Cupping Tire Wear Patterns

Tire cupping is the uneven wear that looks like some part of your treads wear anomalously wear more or less than other parts of your tire. Cupped tires aren’t always dangerous. In that case, the design of your tire is the game-changer. If it’s shown on a rib-type pattern, it might be a sign of a crucial problem. However, that uneven wear appears on almost every lug-type pattern at the beginning of its tread life.

Cupping could be caused by;

Misaligned Tires – In that case, your tires should be misaligned too much that already pass over the shoulder edge wear stage. These tires should replace immediately.
Worn Suspension and Shocks – If these systems aren’t working properly on the left or right tire of your vehicle, that tire bounce more than its design, and that causes cupping. In that case, you should change your suspensions and tire also.
An unbalanced tire and bend wheels – This one is the most popular one. When your tire is unbalanced, it can’t step to the ground as designed. For this reason, some parts are affected by fraction force more than others. Hence, your tire wears unevenly. On the other hand, bending wheels are also work in the same way. These tires can’t resist centrifugal force properly and mostly wear more from the bend wheel side.

Symptoms of cupped tires;

Tire Noise – When some locations wear way much more than others, the worn location creates a gap and that gap also creates height difference. Thus, you hear rhythmic noise every time an unworn part hits the ground.
Vibration or shaking – This symptom generally starts out from certain speed ranges(for instance, between 40-60mph). You feel unusual vibration or shaking especially from the driver’s seat. In that case, you may save your tires with rotations. If this vibration and shaking become consistent, it’s too late to save your tire. For this reason, you should take quick action.
Vehicle Pulling on one side – That’s also a sign of misalignment. When you don’t guide the steering wheel, due to its design, it goes back to 0 point which means your vehicle move on the straight line. If it pulls to the left or right that means your vehicle is misaligned. If you ignore this sign, a pulling level will increase over time and that means your tire is also in the business. Hence, you can try it from time to time and prevent cupping.

If your tire is lug-type;

That type of uneven wear is called heel and toe. That’s completely natural at beginning of the tread life. So, if you pay attention to rotation, the sound and vibration that is caused by the heel and toe will disappear over time.

Note: Your vehicle needs to be aligned at least 2 times a year. If you feel pulling from one side, I recommend you to bring a mechanical appointment forward.

I recommend you to check Goodyear’s guide if you need a piece of further information about cupping!

Cut and Chipping

That kind of uneven wear is mostly shown on off or on/off-road tires. The tire rubber started to rupture little by little and that’s chipping. If the pieces are bigger, that’s cutting.

That issue might be caused by poor rubber or wrong application selection. If it appears on all of the tires, that’s probably because of poor rubber and you can blame the manufacturer. However, if it’s shown in some certain places only, you might overload your tire or use your tire of its application range.

What Causes Uneven Tire Wear?

Uneven tire wear could be the manufacturer’s or your fault. If you have already checked the below points and there is no problem, I recommend you to claim that tire to the manufacturer.

Check your vehicle’s toe angels
Check your vehicle’s camber angles
Be sure that your suspensions and shocks work properly
Be sure that your wheel is in shape
Re-evaluate your application range and check if your tire fits
Check the inflation pressure more often

Note: If your vehicle is tuned, manufacturers won’t replace your tire even though you don’t see any significant problem regarding the above points.

Can Uneven Tire Wear Cause Vibration?

Yes, uneven wearing causes vibration. Yet, most probably, your tires are out of balance. Unbalanced tires cause vibration and also uneven wearing. So, you should define uneven wearing type before and check if it is caused by unbalanced tire.

Can Uneven Tire Wear Indicate Problems with the Suspansion System?

If your tire is cupped, the answer might be yes. However, before making a decision, you should be sure that your axles are aligned, your tires are balanced and your wheel is in good shape.

Conclusion

Uneven tire wear is common. Yet, it’s preventable. If you will follow the rules in this article, I’m pretty sure that you won’t face uneven wearing unless it’s the manufacturer’s fault.

If you have any further questions, you can leave them in the below section.

Note: If you will share your tire photos, I may help you with your issue and how to fix that!

XL vs SL Load Range

Updated: September 21, 2023 by Emrecan Gurkan 6 Comments

Load range states the tires carrying capability. Passenger tires are separated into two different load ranges. Regular passenger tires rated with SL(Standart Load) labeling. Although, XL(Extra Load) tires are strengthened versions of SL tires. These tires are capable to carry heavier loads. In return, they drop behind on a couple of characteristics.

XL tires can carry more load. They are stronger and have better handling. On the other hand, SL tires have a smoother and quieter ride. They are also more fuel-efficient.

What is an XL Load Range?

Passenger tires might have the same size, same pattern but different load range. At first, it seems complicated. No worries. I will bring it home.

If you see XL letters at the tail of tire size, that means this tire can carry more weight than the standard version(SL). These tires have reinforced internal structures. Additional rubber and stronger carcasses ensure that it doesn’t blow up under high inflation pressure. High inflation pressure means more load to carry.

Continue below for an explanation.

XL –> Extra Load
SL –> Standart Load

In that case, I would like to give niche information. The tire can’t carry to load by itself. It doesn’t have carrying ability. But the air inside the tire does.

Imagine you have 4 flat tires. When you put them under the vehicle and try to ride, the vehicle might move but your wheels will tear apart. Why? Cause it can’t carry the vehicle’s weight. The vertical pressure is too much to handle.

Right here, the air inside of the tire gets into the game. Air doesn’t mean anything by itself. Yet, when you put it into the closed area it starts to stand again external forces like weight. Imagine basketball, if you sit on it when it’s filled with air, it doesn’t stretch at all. In opposite, if the ball is deflated, it stretches easy as hell.

In summary, XL tires are capable to fill with more air. They can stand against more inflation pressure(41 psi on passenger tires). Though, that can carry more load. On the other hand, this number is 35 for SL tires. So, they are less capable to carry weight.

What does Load Range SL Mean?

As I’ve mentioned above, SL means ‘Standart Load’. These tires are built with standard materials. No additional rubber or beefed-up ply are used on these tires.

These are daily driving tires. They are not capable to carry extra loads.

What's the Difference Between SL and XL Tires?

The supreme difference between SL and XL tires is carrying capability. Inherently, most people think that XL tires use on bigger vehicles like trucks or busses. Well, that’s wrong. XL tires can be used for your SUV or light truck. The intention of the XL tire is to carry more weight than usual.

SL and XL tires have some advantages and disadvantages. Let me examine them in the below table.

XL Tires	SL Tires
Better for commercial usage	Better for daily usage
Better handling and cornering	Fuel efficient
Better for SUV or light trucks	Smoother ride
More durable	Cheaper
Longer tread life under the same conditions	Quieter
Can carry more load
More capable of off-road driving yet it’s not recommended

The above table will help you to decide between these two.

I recommend you to check this article also!

Can I Mix XL Tires with Normal Tires?

It is not recommended for the same axle. You can use XL tires only for the rear axle. Yet, that might cause vibration and comfort issues. Moreover, it will cause irregular wear if you don’t adjust inflation pressures properly.

Is a Load Range XL better than E?

While XL is a heavy-duty version of a passenger tire, E-rated tires are stand for light trucks.

XL tires promise a smoother ride. On the other hand, E-rated tires can carry heavier loads and are applicable for heavier vehicles.

These tires use on different types of vehicles. Though, making a comparison isn’t make sense at this time.

Conclusion

Deciding between SL and XL tires totally depends on your need. Before you decide,

If your factory tire is SL, you can change it to XL
If your factory tire is XL, you can’t change it to SL unless your vehicle load range is matched with it

To verify the second item, you can check to sticker on your door pillar. If your vehicle is new, the load index is stated on the sticker. If you have a veteran truck, you can see only the gross vehicle and axle weight. Though, you can use that guide and find a proper tire for yourself.

If you are stuck between performance and touring tires, check this one out!

I hope this article is helpful for you guys. If you will struggle to decide which tire to go with, leave your preferences in the comment section. I will help you out!

Bridgestone Turanza vs Potenza

Updated: July 28, 2025 by Emrecan Gurkan 2 Comments

Potenza and Turanza are two members of the Bridgestone passenger tires family. Potenza as a performance tire can provide tons of grip on hypervelocity. Even on wet ground. On the other hand, Turanza as a touring tire meets any customer expectations every month of the year. Do you wanna hear details from a former Bridgestone engineer? Let’s light it up!

Potenza and Turanza‘s line-up has over 40 different tire patterns.

Turanza	Potenza
Efficiency-oriented	Performance-oriented
Long-lasting rubber	Better grip and responsiveness
Higher load index	Classy looking
Quiet and smooth ride	Better start and stopping performance
4 season performance	3 season performance
Best Turanza All-Season Tire: Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack	Best Potenza All-Season Tire: Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS+

All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet

Finding the most suitable one for you among thousands of tires is very difficult.

My team & I have analyzed 100 different tires and generated this ‘Quick Answer Sheet‘ for those who don’t wanna spend too much time during tire selection.

Before we start, here are the incredibly helpful articles I highly recommend to take a look at;

How to keep tire noise down:
https://www.tirerack.com/upgrade-garage/why-do-tire-tread-patterns-make-noise
Fuel-Efficiency:
https://www.tirerack.com/landing/fuel_efficiency
Traction/Stability control for AWD/4WD (All-Season tires specific)
https://www.tirerack.com/upgrade-garage/traction-stability-4ws-awd

Below the table, you can find my favorite tires that I have classified according to your needs.

All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet
Name	Best for	Works Best on	Articles	3PMSF	Road Noise	Mileage	Responsiveness	Riding Comfort	Warranty	Fuel Economy	Wet Performance	Mild Winter	Severe Winter
Michelin Crossclimate 2 ( Check Price – Test Report )	Year Round Usage & Tread Life	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	Review	Yes	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	60,000	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Decent
Michelin Primacy Tour A/S ( Check Price – Test Report )	Everything but severe winter traction	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	45,000 – 55,000	Decent	Elegant	Average	Fairy Well
Bridgestone WeatherPeak ( Check Price – Test Report )	Smooth & quiet 4 season driving	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	Review	Yes	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	70,000	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Average
Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus ( Check Price – Test Report )	Great all-round run-flat tire	SUV, CUV, Sedans, Coupes	Review	No	Average	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	65,000	Average	Excellent	Decent	Average
Vredestein Quatrac Pro ( Check Price – Test Report )	4-Season performance-driven riding	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	Yes	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	50,000	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Average
Vredestein HiTrac All-Season ( Check Price –Test Report )	Year round performance with great handling	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs		No	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	70,000	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Average
Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3 ( Check Price – Test Report )	Great all-round performance + mild winter	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	70,000	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Average
Nokian WRG4 ( Check Price )	Traction focused 4 season driving	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	65,000	Average	Elegant	Elegant	Decent
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady ( Check Price –Test Report )	Year-round traction + handling	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	–	Yes	Average	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	60,000	Average	Elegant	Elegant	Average
Firestone WeatherGrip ( Check Price –Test Report )	Winter-focused 4 season driving	Sedans, coupes, crossovers	Review	Yes	Average	Fairy Well	Average	Decent	65,00	Fairy Well	Average	Elegant	Elegant
BF Goodrich Advantage Control ( Check Price –Test Report )	Quiet & smooth 3 season traction + light snow	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	65,000 – 75,000	Elegant	Decent	Average	Poor
Kumho Crugen HP71 ( Check Price – Test Report )	Decent all-round performance + light snow	CUV, SUV	Review	No	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	65,000	Decent	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well
Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra (Check Price – Test Report )	Long lasting performance for squishy regions	Crossovers, SUVs, light trucks	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	70,000	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Fairy Well
Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring AS (Check Price)	Affordable 3 season traction	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	70,000	Decent	Average	Fairy Well	Poor
Goodyear Assurance All-Season ( Check Price – Test Report )	Affordable all-round 3 season + light snow performance	Sedans, minivans	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	65,000	Decent	Decent	Average	Fairy Well
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife ( Check Price – Test Report )	Longevitiy focused 3 season traction + light snow	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, minivans	Review	No	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	85,000	Elegant	Decent	Average	Poor
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack ( Check Price – Test Report )	Comfort-focused 3 season traction + light snow	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, minivans	Review	No	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	80,000	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Fairy Well
Goodyear Assurance ComfortDrive (Check Price – Test Report )	Above average all-round performance	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	60,000	Average	Elegant	Decent	Average
Michelin Defender T+H (Check Price – Test Report )	Efficiency focused 3 season performance	Sedans, coupes, crossovers	vs Crossclimate 2	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	80,000	Elegant	Decent	Fairy Well	Poor
BF Goodrich Advantage T/A Sport ( Check Price – Test Report )	Long lasting 4 season performance + handling	Sedans, coupes, crossovers	–	No	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	60,000 – 70,000	Average	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well
Continental TrueContact Tour ( Check Price – Test Report )	Smooth & long-lasting 3 season performance + light snow	Sedans, coupes, crossovers	–	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	70,000 – 80,000	Decent	Elegant	Average	Fairy Well
Yokohama Avid Ascend LX ( Check Price – Test Report )	Long-lasting & responsive 4 season performance	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, minivans		No	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	85,000	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well
Laufenn S Fit AS (Check Price)	Long-lasting sporty driving	SUV, CUV, Sedans, Coupes	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Excellent	Decent	45,000	Decent	Decent	Average	Poor

Depending on your needs, the below article might help;

What is a Touring Tire vs Performance Tire?

Touring and performance tires are both used for passenger cars. Well, with a different intention. Touring tires show up with long wear life and smooth ride. However, performance tires step ahead with massive grip on high speeds.

What is a Touring Tire?

Touring tires can be used in any passenger vehicle confidently. They should cover every customer expectation. So, they are not perfect in any feature but above average in every condition. In that case, you should be aware of one thing. This comment is valid for any manufacturer or any pattern.

What is the Differance Between Touring and All-Season Tires?

This is a common question. The answer is snap. All-season tires are a subset of touring tires. In that case, you should consider the difference between ‘Grand Touring’ and ‘All-Season Touring’ tires.

Let’s start with all-season touring tires.

All-season touring tires are built to perform in every season. They generally have symmetrical patterns. Also, circumferential grooves increase their wet grip. Here is the take-home point. Don’t buy all-season tires for winter conditions. In the tire industry, below 6°C air temperature be respected as a winter condition. So, all-season tires can perform unless they face snow and ice. When you see the minus air temperature, you better stop riding!

Let’s examine grand touring tires.

These tires are designed to deliver a smooth ride and all-season traction. They generally have higher speed ratings than regular all-seasons. Another difference is tread design. Opposite to all-seasons, they have an asymmetrical tread design.

If you need an all-season tire with a severe winter performance, I recommend you to check this article out!

What is a Performance Tire?

Performance tires are built for specific usages. Along with luxury cars, some vehicle owners modify their vehicles and demand massive grip while cornering or stopping at high velocity. Well, that’s what exactly performance tires can provide.

Performance tires have a high-speed rating coupled with a huge wet grip. Though worth remembering, these are mostly summer tires. There are some released as all-season. Yet, they will not perform as well as touring all-season tires.

Potenza vs Turanza

I’ve clarified the difference between performance and touring tires. Now, it’s time to go back to our main topic.

Turanza is a family consisting of touring tires.

Potenza is a family consisting of performance tires.

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The above table is explaining what you can expect from Turanza or Potenza. You can go either way depending on your needs.

Now, I’d like to talk about products. I’ve tried most of them personally. I will share my favorites!

Bridgestone Turanza Quiettrack

Turanza Quiettrack is the latest product in the Turanza line-up. Bridgestone reproduce it from Turanza T005. The reason behind it was a compound. T005 has a very stiff compound that sometimes doesn’t cover some customer expectations.

These tires are great. Quiet, smooth, and provide traction in all seasons. The wet performance is phenomenal. It also has 80000 miles treadwear warranty. Yet, it is a touring tire. Moreover, it has a soft compound. Yet, that might cause low tread life if ;

You are soo aggressive on starting (You might wanna check this one)
Your vehicle is too heavy

You can confidently buy this tire as long as pay attention to the above points.

According to Discounttire, Turanza Quiettrack is one of the best tires due to wearing, wet, and winter performance.

Bridgestone Potenza R980 AS+

Potenza R980 was good but Potenza R980+ is a beast.

Bridgestone updated the Potenza R980+ compound and released the new version of Potenza R980+. This compound is capable to perform on light snow. This compound is a bit softer. So, you will get a quieter ride for sure.

I believe that this is the best all-season performance tire in the Bridgestone line-up. My only concern is tread life. It might decrease a bit. Yet, it’s a high-performance tire with extreme advantages. I prefer to sacrifice from tread life.

Price

The tire market has a dynamic price policy. Hence, in my point of view, sharing tire price is pointless.

Though, I’ve analyzed the top 10 brands of most popular tire brands.

Here are the dealers with a reasonable price range,

TireRack

Fast and Free shipping
Usually delivered in 1 day
Joint venture with DiscountTire (their installers and dealers are on your service)
Tons of installer options, they also help you to choose the best one
Mobile installers in many areas, your tires will be replaced while you’re working in the office
Tire test results and comparisons can be found on the most product page
4.6/5 points on Google rate

Bridgestone Line-up: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/brand.jsp?brand=bridgestone

SimpleTire

Free shipping
Delivered in 2 days
Verified shops near you (for mount and balance)
Mobile installation option
7 million customers since 2021
4.7/5 points on Google rate
Top-notch customer service, you may even request a price match

Bridgestone Line-up: https://simpletire.com/brands/bridgestone-tires

While choosing dealers, I especially pay attention to reliability. All of the dealers on this list have 15-20 years of experience in the online tire business. Therefore, I can guarantee a smooth and fast tire buying process.

Conclusion

I hope this article was helpful to anyone who is debating between Turanza and Potenza.

Turanza	Potenza
Efficiency-oriented	Performance-oriented
Long-lasting rubber	Better grip and responsiveness
Higher load index	Classy looking
Quiet and smooth ride	Better start and stopping performance
4 season performance	3 season performance
Best Turanza All-Season Tire: Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack	Best Potenza All-Season Tire: Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS+

If you have any further questions, please leave them below! Hava a safe ride!

Tips & Guides

Table of Contents

What is Spare Tire?

Full-Size Spare Tire

Full-Size Matching Spare Tire

Full-Size Non-Matching Spare Tire

Full-Size Temporary Spare Tire

Compact Temporary(Donut) Spare Tire

Folding Temporary Spare Tire

How Long Can You Drive on a Full-Size Spare Tire?

Conclusion

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Factory Tires

Are Factory Installed Tires Differently?

How do I know My Tires are OEM?

Should You Use OEM Tires?

Are OEM Tires Inferior?

Does OEM Tires Have Warranty?

OEM vs Replacement Tires

Conclusion

Tire Wear Patterns and What They Mean?

Inner and Outer Shoulder Wear

Center Wear

Cupping Tire Wear Patterns

Cut and Chipping

What Causes Uneven Tire Wear?

Can Uneven Tire Wear Cause Vibration?

Can Uneven Tire Wear Indicate Problems with the Suspansion System?

Conclusion

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What is an XL Load Range?

What does Load Range SL Mean?

What's the Difference Between SL and XL Tires?

Can I Mix XL Tires with Normal Tires?

Is a Load Range XL better than E?

Conclusion

All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet

Table of Contents

What is a Touring Tire vs Performance Tire?

What is a Touring Tire?

What is the Differance Between Touring and All-Season Tires?

What is a Performance Tire?

Potenza vs Turanza

Bridgestone Turanza Quiettrack

Bridgestone Potenza R980 AS+

Price

Conclusion