Passenger Tires

Starfire Solarus AS Review

Updated: April 18, 2025 by Emrecan Gurkan 4 Comments

Solarus AS is a Starfire’s all-season tire mainly designed for passenger cars and CUVs. Since the tire is produced by Cooper Tires in the USA and offers 50,000 miles treadwear warrant, it’s viral these days. Low-priced tires are generally good at one thing and try to average in the rest. Therefore, it is only natural that a tire that someone else likes does not meet your expectations. In this article, I will tell you what conditions this tire is suitable for. Let’s begin!

	Starfire Solarus AS
Best for	Non-aggressive drivers who are looking for an affordable tire that can perform well on dry and wet surfaces
Category	Standart All-Season Tire
Vehicle	Sedans, coupes, CUVs
Available Sizes (Rim)	14”, 15”, 16”, 17”, 18”
Made In	USA
Lables	M+S
Warranty	50,000 Miles

As a former Bridgestone engineer, from my standpoint, Starfire Solarus AS has a decent wet and dry performance. Moreover, the company supports this feature with a 50,000 miles treadwear warranty. Starfire Solarus AS provides a smooth but slightly noisy ride. However, its winter performance isn’t reliable but this’s caused by the stiff compound that makes it last more than other tires in its segment.

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.discounttire.com/learn/tire-noise
Fuel-Efficiency:
https://www.discounttire.com/learn/rolling-resistance
Tire rating charts & reviews
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/rating-chart&reviews
Tire test report
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests

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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	Year-round traction + handling	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	–	Yes	Average	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	60,000	Average	Elegant	Elegant	Average
Firestone WeatherGrip (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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

If you’re in a hurry, here are the tires worth every penny;

Michelin Crossclimate 2 – Best for All-Round & Heavy Snow
Michelin Primacy Tour A/S – Best All-Round & Moderate Snow
Nokian WRG4 – Best for Comfort & Heavy Snow
Nokian WRG4 SUV – Best for Comfort & Heavy Snow
Bridgestone WeatherPeak – Best for All-Round & Moderate Snow
Goodyear ComfortDrive – Best All-Round & Light Snow
BF Goodrich Advantage T/A Sport – Best for Longevity & Light Snow

Depending on your needs, the below article might help;

Dry Performance

Dry performance is the focal point of the off-price manufacturers. Since it is very easy to achieve acceptable dry performance, combining dry performance with one more feature is the easiest method to market.

Things do not develop much differently for Starfire Solarus AS either. Though, in my point of view, it has multiple side features.

So, I prefer to evaluate dry performance under two different dimensions. Dry traction and handling. Let’s examine them one by one!

Dry Traction

Dry traction is where all-season tires shine. Due to their compact pattern design and generally notched rubbers, they can handle dry ground with ease.

Due to its well-optimized void area and strategically placed sipes, Starfire Solarus AS offers decent dry traction. Yet, this is kinda default for all-season tires. It can’t be your decision point.

Handling

Handling is related to internal structure as well as tread design. So, in this case, I evaluate handling under two different dimensions. Cornering stability and steering response.

Steering Response,

Steering response is the measure of your tire responsiveness. In this case, the weight of the tire and the tread design are crucial. For instance, winter tires generally have more void area, hence, a higher response time.

Regarding Starfire Solarus AS, its design is a good fit for solid steering response. Due to its continuous center rib and lightweight, Starfire Solarus AS is a highly communicative tire.

Cornering Stability,

You all felt the vibration or the floating feeling while cornering at the high speed. That’s mostly caused by the weak sidewall of the tires.

In this case, thick sidewalls or polyester casing works best. So, I made my research.

Starfire Solarus AS doesn’t have a thick sidewall or the extra casing that helps to tire keeping its shape while cornering at high velocity. Moreover, its heat rate is ‘B’ which gives us a clue about its thin sidewalls.

Starfire Solarus AS isn’t a tire for you if you’re an aggressive driver. If you drive confidently, it’s a good pick for your vehicle.

In a nutshell,

Starfire Solarus AS offers decent handling. However, this isn’t a tire for mile eaters.

Wet Performance

The wet performance of the tires should be evaluated under two different conditions. High speed and low speed.

While low-speed performance contains starting and stopping, accordingly, wet traction, high-speed performance is more related to security, and hydroplaning resistance is the most important feature in that case.

Let’s dig into them!

Wet Traction

Wet traction distinguishes good and bad all-season tires.

Since all-season tires stay under vehicles all year, they need stiffer compounds. Stiffer compounds make them last longer. In return, the stiff compound has less adhesion capability. Therefore, it has a fewer traction capability.

So, in this case, the UTQG rating can give you a huge clue. If the tire has higher than 700 UTQG, you can start to suspect poor wet traction.

Regarding Starfire Solarus AS, the UTQG rating is 520 AB. The first letter also means it has A-grade wet traction.

However, combining the above data with a well-notched compound is exceedingly important. In this case, if the tire doesn’t have a fluffy compound, I may think it needs a better siping. Yet, this siping level is more than enough.

Starfire Solarus AS provides decent wet traction and grip. Though worth reminding, your acceleration capability on wet will decrease with this tire. Yet, this isn’t an issue if you’re an ordinary and uncombative driver.

Hydroplaning Resistance

Hydroplaning resistance is also known as aquaplaning resistance. It’s basically the water evacuation capability of the tire.

A sidenote here: If you put on the brakes while passing through the puddle, you can feel disconnected from the ground. That’s hydroplaning and what you feel is correct.

Due to its 4 circumferential wide grooves and open shoulder blocks, Starfire Solarus AS offers trustworthy hydroplaning resistance.

Winter Performance

Unlike the common knowledge, all-season tires are built to perform under 7 Celcius degrees. So, in fact, the winter performance isn’t their priority and they can only handle the light snow in general.

So, Starfire Solarus AS has the same behavior. Its compound gets stiffer and stiffer under 7 Celcius degrees. Since its siping density fall shorts for decent winter performance, Starfire Solarus AS isn’t a good option for severe winter conditions. Yet, the below states can confidently use this tire,

Hawaii
Florida
Louisiana
Texas
Georgia
Mississippi
Alabama
California
South Carolina
Arizona
Arkansas
Alabama
Oklahama

Tread Life & Durability

Treadlife and durability are the key features of decent all-season tires. Well, these aren’t performance tires. These tires should offer at least average traction in every condition and acceptable tread life.

In the durability case, things are a bit different for cheap brands. I’m not going to say you’ll get a flat tire in a short amount of time. Yet, the repairability levels of cheap tires are generally low.

Starfire Solarus AS has similar features to the tires in its segment. Due to its fluffy compound, its tread life isn’t that extreme. Yet, compared to most cheap all-season tires, its tread life is unique. Expecting more than 60,000 miles is of course imaginariness.

On the other hand, its repairability isn’t appreciated by the customers (I think it’s all about the poor skills of the mechanic, though, worth sharing). Some even say that the tire doesn’t hold the hot patch. Yet, the tire has 50,000 miles material warranty. So, if you have any issues you can replace them for free with a new one.

If you’d like to ease your replacement process, I recommend buying Starfire Solarus AS via SimpleTire.

Note: If you’ll use Starfire Solarus AS on SUVs and light trucks, you’ll get poor tread life, flat tires, and even broken belts. Please, be careful.

Getting maximum wear life from a tire is related to you as well as your tire,

If you’d like to learn how to get maximum tread life:

https://tireterrain.com/how-to-make-tires-last-longer/

Warranty

Unlike most cheap brands, Starfire offers 50,000 miles treadwear warranty for a Solarus AS.

Besides this warranty, you have also a special material warranty that is provided by Cooper.

The tire may not be durable. Yet, the warranty process with a Cooper or a Starfire is one of the best.

Ride Quality

Ride quality is related to the inner structure and compound stiffness. Since most all-season tires have a stiff compound, the manufacturer generally prefers a more flexible structure to provide a smoother ride.

In this case, I think Starfire made a good job. Using a steel belt for a low-quality tire isn’t that common. Moreover, its compound is soft for an all-season tire.

Starfire Solarus AS offers a cozy ride. I strongly recommend it if this’s your priority.

Road Noise

Okay, fellows, this section is highly important to me. Hence, I’m going to be a bit crucial.

This is the issue for most all-season tires. Due to their wide circumferential grooves and stiff compounds, the tires tend to make too much noise.

Regarding Starfire Solarus AS, well, I can’t say it’s as quiet as a church mouse. Yet, its noise level is definitely bearable.

Due to its wide grooves and notched outer ribs, the tire is slightly noisy. Yet, I take this trade for superior wet performance.

Sizes

Most tire sizes begin with modifier letters(P, LT, etc.) that identify the type of vehicle or type of service for which they were designed. Here is a perfect guide for reading tire size –> https://tireterrain.com/how-to-read-tire-size/

14”	15”	16”	17”	18”
175/65R14 82H	P185/60R15 84H	205/55R16 94H XL	225/65R17 102H	225/45R18 91V XL
185/70R14 88H	P185/65R15 88H	205/55R16 94V XL	235/60R17 102H	225/60R18 100H
P185/60R14 82H	P195/60R15 88H	215/65R16 98H	235/60R18 103H	235/45R18 91V
P185/65R14 86H	P195/65R15 91H	225/70R16 103T	P215/50R17 95V	P225/55R18 98H
P195/70R14 91T	P205/60R15 91H	235/60R16 100T	P215/55R17 94V	P235/50R18 97V
P205/75R14 95T	P205/65R15 94H	245/65R17 107T	P215/60R17 96T	P235/55R18 100V
	P205/70R15 96T	P205/60R16 92H	P215/65R17 99T
	P205/75R15 97T	P205/65R16 95H	P215/70R16 100T
	P215/60R15 94H	P215/55R16 97H	P225/50R17 94V
	P215/65R15 96H	P215/60R16 95T	P225/55R17 97V
	P215/70R15 98T	P215/60R16 95V	P225/60R17 99H
	P215/75R15 100T	P225/60R16 98H	P235/55R17 99H
	P235/75R15 105T	P225/65R16 100T	P235/65R17 104T
		P235/65R16 103T

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,

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

Starfire Solarus AS: https://simpletire.com/brands/starfire-tires/solarus-as

Amazon

Fast and free shipping (mostly in a day)
Get your tires shipped to a selected service center or get them installed at home or work (how does it work?)
Installation on Mavis Discount Tire (15$ per tire)
Installing new stem valves supplied by pro
Balancing your tires
Road/safety test
Since Amazon provides wholesale and affordable prices, they don’t offer a road hazard warranty

Starfire Solarus AS: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=starfire+solarus+as&i=automotive&ref=nb_sb_noss

PriorityTire

Local installer and mobile installer options
Huge product range(you may find any tire you want)
4.8 overall satisfaction rate
Always have a good deal to find
90 days money-back guarantee
Free FedEx shipping

Starfire Solarus AS: https://www.prioritytire.com/by-brand/starfire/solarus-as-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

Starfire Solarus AS is a good pick for those who are looking for a dirt-cheap price, decent wet and dry performance, and a treadwear warranty.

So, the above inference is only valid if you have sedans, coupes, or CUVs. I don’t recommend these tires for SUVs and light trucks.

	Starfire Solarus AS
Best for	Non-aggressive drivers who are looking for an affordable tire that can perform well on dry and wet surfaces
Category	Standart All-Season Tire
Vehicle	Sedans, coupes, CUVs
Available Sizes (Rim)	14”, 15”, 16”, 17”, 18”
Made In	USA
Lables	M+S
Warranty	50,000 Miles

I hope the article was helpful. Let me know if you have any further questions. Have a safe ride folks!

BF Goodrich Advantage Control Tire Review

Updated: April 18, 2025 by Emrecan Gurkan Leave a Comment

BF Goodrich Advantage Control is a touring all-season tire that is built for drivers of sedans, coupes, crossovers, and SUVs. BF Goodrich claims that we can expect longevity and cozy ride and decent traction in all seasons. Well, I don’t think that it can make it all, though, it might be a perfect option for warm climates. Let’s dig into it and see what you can expect from this tire!

	BF Goodrich Advantage Control
Best for	Coupes, SUV, and SUV owners who are focused on dry performance, handling, comfort and longevity
Test Report	vs Endeavor & Altimax RT45 & HiTrack All-Season (June 27, 2022)
Category	Grand Touring All-Season
Vehicle	Coupes, sedans, crossover and SUV
Available Sizes (Rim)	14”, 15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20” (Ensure these tires fit your vehicle)
Weight	18 – 31 lbs
Made In	United States
Labels	M+S
Warranty (P-metric)	65,000 Miles (V- or W-Speed Rated) 75,000 Miles (H-Speed Rated)

As a former Bridgestone engineer, from my standpoint, BF Goodrich Advantage Control provides unique traction on dry surfaces. Moreover, it’s an expert in handling an extremely responsive tire. Due to its stiff compound, BF Goodrich Advantage Control’s tread life is one of the longest in its category. However, this compound limits its winter performance only with light snow. Furthermore, it creates slight road noise.

This tire is a perfect option for those who are living in southern regions.

All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet

How to keep tire noise down:
https://www.discounttire.com/learn/tire-noise
Fuel-Efficiency:
https://www.discounttire.com/learn/rolling-resistance
Tire rating charts & reviews
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/rating-chart&reviews
Tire test report
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests

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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	Year-round traction + handling	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	–	Yes	Average	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	60,000	Average	Elegant	Elegant	Average
Firestone WeatherGrip (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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

If you’re in a hurry, here are the tires worth every penny;

Michelin Crossclimate 2 – Best for All-Round & Heavy Snow
Michelin Primacy Tour A/S – Best All-Round & Moderate Snow
Nokian WRG4 – Best for Comfort & Heavy Snow
Nokian WRG4 SUV – Best for Comfort & Heavy Snow
Bridgestone WeatherPeak – Best for All-Round & Moderate Snow
Goodyear ComfortDrive – Best All-Round & Light Snow
BF Goodrich Advantage T/A Sport – Best for Longevity & Light Snow

Depending on your needs, the below article might help;

Dry Performance

Touring all-season tires are built to provide long-lasting tread life. Due to achieve this goal, they need a stiff and advanced compound. So, the stiff compound means a decrease in the traction capability.

Since providing traction in all-season is the building intent of all-season tires, they generally don’t have any issues regarding dry traction. However, in that case, the real game-changers are cornering stability and responsiveness.

Dry Traction

BF Goodrich Advantage Control has a 700 UTQG compound which means the tire has an extremely stiff compound. Though, this isn’t bad news at this time.

Due to providing decent traction, all-season touring tires have highly notched rubber, as a matter of course, tons of biting edges. These biting edges provide essential traction on dry surfaces. Hence, BF Goodrich Advantage Controle provides alpha plus traction on dry pavement.

Though worth reminding, the tire has a heavy-weight internal structure. So, if you’ll change from the grand touring tires(Michelin Defender T+H, Crossclimate 2, Goodyear Assurance Comfort Drive, etc.), you may feel a slight delay in acceleration.

Steering Response

Well, steering response isn’t a problem if you’re not going too fast. In this case, what we need to examine is their behavior while speeding.

So, the tire tests are concluding at 80 miles/hour. At this speed, the center section is the only part touching the ground. Hence, the center rib procures the communication between the steer and tire.

In my point of view, handling capability is the strongest point of this tire. Due to its continuous center rib and symmetrical tread pattern, BF Goodrich Advantage Control is a highly communitive tire.

Cornering Stability

Cornering stability is another strong point of this tire. Even though the tire has single nylon reinforcement(Uniroyal Tiger Paw has two), its sidewall is still too thick and resists the horizontal forces with ease.

The other point I want to mention is rim protectors. Unlike its competitors, the tire has a rim protector. The rim protector is the stiffest part of the tire. Well, the tires with the rim protector should have a relatively stiff sidewall compound. Otherwise, sidewall crack occurs due to stiffness difference between sidewall and rim protector. So, this is also a good sign for stable cornering.

BF Goodrich Advantage Control provides a safe and unshaken cornering. I strongly recommend it.

Wet Performance

Wet performance is related to tread design and compound stiffness. While compound stiffness is vital for wet traction, tread design is the only factor that affects hydroplaning resistance.

In this case, wet traction affects your starting, stopping, and acceleration. However, these metrics become kinda useless if your tire has a low hydroplaning resistance.

Let’s evaluate them one by one.

Wet Traction

In my point of view, the wet traction of BF Goodrich Advantage Control could be questionable(700 UTQG is a limit value for decent wet traction), if its sipes aren’t full-depth.

Even though it has a stiff compound, its angled and full-depth sipes provide enough biting edges for decent wet traction.

BF Goodrich Advantage Control isn’t superior but above average tire regarding wet traction.

Hydroplaning Resistance

Hydroplaning(aquaplaning) resistance is basically the water evacuation capability of the tire. It’s a vital feature. Especially for rapid drivers.

Due to its 4 circumferential grooves and open shoulder blocks, BF Goodrich Advantage Control has a trustworthy hydroplaning resistance.

Winter Performance

I generally separate winter performance into three different layers. Light-snow, deep-snow, and ice traction. However, BF Goodrich Advantage Control’s rubber is 700 UTQG.

This value is too much for decent winter traction on deep-snow and icy surfaces.

Hence, I’ll only evaluate the light-snow performance of the tire.

Regarding light-snow traction,

It’s similar to wet performance. The only advantage of the tire is inclined center grooves. These grooves improve its self-cleaning capability, naturally, light-snow traction. This tire can take you out of unexpected situations, though, it’s not a good option for winter driving.

Regarding deep-snow traction, the tire has a shallow tread. Hence, its snow-chewing capability is limited. Yet, I like its void ratio. Moreover, its block-type shoulders can provide you with slight traction on deep snow. So, if you don’t see snow higher than an inch or two, it’ll work for you.

Regarding ice traction, I highly recommend to don’t using these tires on icy surfaces. This is a narrow and tall tire. If you combine these two with a stiff compound and moderate siping, there is no way that you can get trustworthy ice traction.

Note: All-season tires are built to perform above 7 Celcius degrees. Hence, their winter performance is limited unless they don’t have a 3PMSF.

Tread Life

Tread life is where it shines.

Due to its 700UTQG rubber, its wearing rate is 7 times better than the test tire. That doesn’t mean it lasts 7 times longer than its competitors. Yet, the tires with this UTQG last at least 80,000-100,000 miles.

Though, what I really like about this tire is it wears evenly. Due to its symmetrical and computer-optimized pattern, it wears evenly and that improves its tread life.

If treadwear is your priority, I strongly recommend the BF Goodrich Advantage Control.

Getting maximum wear life from a tire is related to you as well as your tire,

If you’d like to learn how to get maximum tread life:

https://tireterrain.com/how-to-make-tires-last-longer/

Warranty

Michelin offers two different treadwear warranties for this product,

V or W Speed Rating: 6 years and 65,000 miles treadwear warranty

H Speed Rating: 6 years and 75,000 miles treadwear warranty

The mileage fall by half if you use different sizes on the rear and front axle.

Uniformity Warranty: First 2/32” wear, limited with 1-year

Manufacturer Special Warranty: 60 days satisfaction warranty

Riding Quality

Riding quality is mostly related to the internal structure. The tires that can keep their shape and can flex enough provide the best riding quality.

Due to its two polyester casing and twin robust steel belts, BF Goodrich Advantage Control provides decent riding comfort. This is a highly suitable tire for inner-city driving.

Road Noise

This section might vary from person to person. In my point of view, instead of the tire itself, the tire you’re going to replace will be a decider.

BF Goodrich Advantage Control has a slightly more void area than its competitors. Hence, it might be slightly noisier than the tire like Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring A/S. Yet, there is no big difference between mid-tier all-season tires.

Though worth reminding, if you’ll change from grand touring tires, you’ll notice a big noise and riding comfort difference. This is caused by category and price differences. You should go with grand touring tires if comfort is your priority.

Sizes

14”	15”	16”	17”	18”	19”	20”
185/65R14 86H BSW	175/65R15 84H BSW	195/55R16 87V BSW	205/50R17 93V XL BSW	215/55R18 95H BSW	225/55R19 99V BSW	235/55R20 102H BSW
	185/60R15 84H BSW	205/50R16 87V BSW	205/55R17 95H XL BSW	225/40R18 92W XL BSW	235/40R19 96V XL BSW	245/45R20 99V BSW
	185/65R15 88H BSW	205/55R16 91H BSW	215/45R17 87V BSW	225/45R18 95V XL BSW	235/45R19 95H BSW	245/50R20 102V BSW
	195/60R15 88H BSW	205/60R16 92H BSW	215/45R17 87W BSW	225/50R18 95H BSW	235/55R19 101H BSW
	195/65R15 91H BSW	205/60R16 92V BSW	215/50R17 95V XL BSW	225/55R18 98V BSW	235/55R19 101V BSW
	205/60R15 91H BSW	205/65R16 95H BSW	215/55R17 94H BSW	225/60R18 100H BSW	245/45R19 98V BSW
	205/65R15 94H BSW	215/55R16 97H XL BSW	215/55R17 94V BSW	225/60R18 100V BSW
	215/70R15 98H BSW	215/60R16 95H BSW	215/60R17 96H BSW	235/40R18 95W XL BSW
		215/60R16 95V BSW	215/65R17 99H BSW	235/45R18 98V XL BSW
		215/65R16 98H BSW	225/45R17 91H BSW	235/50R18 97V BSW
		225/60R16 98H BSW	225/50R17 94H BSW	235/55R18 100H BSW
		225/65R16 100H BSW	225/50R17 94V BSW	245/40R18 97V XL BSW
		235/60R16 100H BSW	225/55R17 97H BSW	245/40R18 97W XL BSW
		235/65R16 103H BSW	225/55R17 97V BSW	245/45R18 96V BSW
			225/60R17 99H BSW	245/55R18 103V BSW
			225/65R17 102H BSW
			235/45R17 97H XL BSW
			235/50R17 96H BSW
			235/50R17 96W BSW
			235/55R17 99H BSW
			235/60R17 102H BSW

Best Fit Vehicles

Honda Accord
Honda Civic
Hyundai Tucson
Chevy Equinox
Ford Escape

Pros	Cons
Long-lasting rubber	Limited winter performance
Unique traction on dry ground	A bit noisy ride compared to its competitors
Above average wet traction but impressive hydroplaning resistance
Smooth ride

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

BF Goodrich Advantage Control: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/bfgoodrich-advantage-control

DiscountTire

Biggest dealer in the US. Founded in 1960
1000 stores in 35 states. You most probably find one on your parallel street
Free rotation and balancing
5% off for DiscountTire cardholders on online purchase
Highest rated online tire dealer in Consumer Affairs
Almost all brands are available
Delivery takes 2-4 days (30% shorter average waiting time when you book online)
Frequent discounts and promotions

BF Goodrich Advantage Control: https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/bfgoodrich-advantage-t-a-sport

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

BF Goodrich Advantage Control: https://simpletire.com/brands/bfgoodrich-tires/advantage-control

Amazon

Fast and free shipping (mostly in a day)
Get your tires shipped to a selected service center or get them installed at home or work (how does it work?)
Installation on Mavis Discount Tire (15$ per tire)
Installing new stem valves supplied by pro
Balancing your tires
Road/safety test
Since Amazon provides wholesale and affordable prices, they don’t offer a road hazard warranty

BF Goodrich Advantage Control: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=bf+goodrich+advantage+control&ref=nb_sb_noss

Conclusion

BF Goodrich Advantage Comfort smack of every feature of a decent all-season touring tire. It lasts long and provides at least average traction on any surface. You may see the below table for a piece of detailed information.

	BF Goodrich Advantage Control
Best for	Coupes, SUV, and SUV owners who are focused on dry performance, handling, comfort and longevity
Test Report	vs Endeavor & Altimax RT45 & HiTrack All-Season (June 27, 2022)
Category	Grand Touring All-Season
Vehicle	Coupes, sedans, crossover and SUV
Available Sizes (Rim)	14”, 15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20” (Ensure these tires fit your vehicle)
Weight	18 – 31 lbs
Made In	United States
Labels	M+S
Warranty (P-metric)	65,000 Miles (V- or W-Speed Rated) 75,000 Miles (H-Speed Rated)

I hope the article was helpful. If you have any further questions, you can leave them below or reach me via the contact page. Have a safe ride folks!

Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring A/S Review

Updated: April 18, 2025 by Emrecan Gurkan Leave a Comment

Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring A/S is a touring all-season tire that can be used on sedans, coupes, crossovers, and SUVs. Due to its vast product line(broadest of Uniroyal) and dirt-cheap price, it’s a popular selection inside the US. However, price and quality are generally proportional in the tire market. The excellent news, Tiger Paw Touring A/S is an exception. Yet, it isn’t a perfect tire. Hence, its defects may not meet your expectations. Let’s analyze this tire and see if it’s a good bet!

	Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring A/S
Best for	people looking for a reliable, cozy and affordable all-season tire, 3 season traction + mild winter traction
Category	All-Season Tire
Vehicle	Coupes, sedans, crossover and SUV
Available Sizes (Rim)	14”, 15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”, 21”, 22” (Ensure these tires fit your vehicle)
Weight	16 – 40 lbs
Made In	United States
Labels	M+S
Warranty (P-metric)	75,000 Miles (H-Speed Rated) 65,000 Miles (V-Speed Rated)

As a former Bridgestone engineer, from my standpoint, Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring A/S has a trustworthy performance on wet and dry pavement. Moreover, due to its stiff compound, it’s a long-lasting tire. Furthermore, Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring A/S is a communitive tire and provides solid cornering capability(has unique cornering stability) while doesn’t sacrifice the quiet ride. However, it has a bit stiff ride and almost zero traction in winter if the tire doesn’t heat up.

All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet

How to keep tire noise down:
https://www.discounttire.com/learn/tire-noise
Fuel-Efficiency:
https://www.discounttire.com/learn/rolling-resistance
Tire rating charts & reviews
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/rating-chart&reviews
Tire test report
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests

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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	Year-round traction + handling	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	–	Yes	Average	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	60,000	Average	Elegant	Elegant	Average
Firestone WeatherGrip (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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

If you’re in a hurry, here are the tires worth every penny;

Michelin Crossclimate 2 – Best for All-Round & Heavy Snow
Michelin Primacy Tour A/S – Best All-Round & Moderate Snow
Nokian WRG4 – Best for Comfort & Heavy Snow
Nokian WRG4 SUV – Best for Comfort & Heavy Snow
Bridgestone WeatherPeak – Best for All-Round & Moderate Snow
Goodyear ComfortDrive – Best All-Round & Light Snow
BF Goodrich Advantage T/A Sport – Best for Longevity & Light Snow

Depending on your needs, the below article might help;

Dry Performance

Even though dry performance is easy to achieve, some all-season touring tires face traction and handling issues due to the stiff compound of all-season tires.

So, evaluating dry performance under three different layers is the easiest way to expose it.

While dry traction is the last one to worry about, cornering stability and steering response sometimes stay behind if the manufacturer is obsessed with ride comfort and traction.

Let’s see them one by one.

Dry Traction

Tiger Paw Touring A/S is a great tire if you’re living in a hot climate. Even though it has a stiff all-season tread compound, its highly notched rubber has tons of biting edges.

Due to its perfectly optimized sipe density and compact tread, Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring A/S provides decent dry traction. You might feel a slight delay in acceleration before the tire heat up. Though, it’ll disappear after 10-15 minutes of driving.

Steering Response

Steering response is related to tread design and tire weight as well. Since the tire weight has a minor effect on it, tread design will be my evaluation point.

Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring A/S has a symmetrical pattern that is an extremely good sign for a quick response time. Moreover, its continuous and robust center rib makes the most work in that case. Since this tire works as a pivot, it doesn’t flex too much and transmits the comments quicker. Hence, Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring A/S is a highly responsive tire.

Cornering Stability

Unlike steering response, cornering stability is completely related to the internal structure. If the tire doesn’t have tough sidewalls, there is no way that you don’t feel that floating feeling.

Since Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring A/S is mostly available in high profile sizes, most people think it has poor cornering stability. Well, that might be true if the Tiger Paw Touring A/S doesn’t have one of the strongest sidewalls in the market(in its category).

Due to its extra two-ply polyester sidewall, Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring A/S provides steady handling while cornering at high speeds.

Wet Performance

Unlike common knowledge, the wet performance of tires should be evaluated under two different conditions. At high speed and low speed.

At low speed, the only thing you must need is traction. Hence, one of our evaluating points is wet traction. Wet traction covers break, acceleration, and start.

On the other hand, at high speed, the tire gets warm and the compound becomes fluffier. Therefore, the grip capability of tire increase significantly. So, the only thing left to worry about is hydroplaning. Hence, hydroplaning is the second evaluating point.

Let’s examine them one by one.

Wet Traction

Wet traction is related to compound stiffness and the amount of biting edges.

In this case, zigzag shoulder sipes and angled center sipes work perfectly. Moreover, the tire is heavyweight compared to its competitors. Hence, it heats up a bit quicker and slicks the ground way much better. So, in that case, I was a bit worried about the beat fatigue due to an over-heated tire. Well, I have checked and see the tire has an ‘A’ temperature rating. For a double-checked, I’ve made some research on the web and didn’t see any bead issue. I was relieved.

Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring A/S has a unique traction capability on wet pavement. I strongly recommend it.

Hydroplaning Resistance

Hydroplaning resistance is basically the water evacuation capability of the tire. In this case, if the tread holds the water at high speed, the tire loses contact with the surface and the vehicle doesn’t respond to any input. This is called hydroplaning or aquaplaning.

Due to its 4 wide circumferential grooves, relatively wide horizontal grooves, and open shoulder slots, Tiger Paw Touring A/S provides trustworthy hydroplaning resistance.

Winter Performance

Unlike common knowledge, all-season touring doesn’t build to perform in winter. Well, due to their wide tread, grand touring all-season tires can handle light snow, and some of them even deep snow. Yet, Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring A/S is an all-season touring tire. Though, it has a wide tread which is a good sign for winter performance.

So, Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring A/S has a highly limited winter performance. However, it can be still useful in some cases.

Light-Snow Traction

Light snow traction is similar to wet traction. However, in this case, the weather is cold, so, the compound is stiffer.

The compound of all-season tires can fittingly perform above 7 Celcius degrees. Below this temperature, the tire loses grip, herewith, traction.

Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring A/S has a stiff compound. Therefore, it might put you in trouble if you’ll try to leave for work on a snowy day. Yet, if you can heat the tires up, I’m pretty sure, they will provide decent traction.

Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring A/S has limited light-snow traction. It can take you out of unexpected situations. Though, I don’t recommend them if you see snow for a couple of months.

Deep Snow Traction

Due to its robust shoulders and center rib, the tire can chew the snow. Yet, its stiff compound can’t bite any loose ground at all.

This tire doesn’t have enough void area for loose ground traction. Deep-snow isn’t its expertise.

Ice Traction

If I were you, I never use this tire on icy surfaces. The tire has a compact tread. Well, this is an advantage for icy grounds. However, it’s too stiff to bite slippery and icy surfaces.

Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring A/S is a 3 season tire. I don’t recommend using this tire on ice or in severe winter conditions.

Noise

Due to their compact tread and generally rib type and continuous center rib, all-season touring tires don’t tend to make too much noise. However, some manufacturers sacrifice noise reduction to get better loose ground traction. Well, Uniroyal isn’t one of them.

Due to its continuous and robust center rib and optimized void area, Tiger Paw Touring A/S offers a quiet ride. However, its 3-D sipes enlarge as they wear. Hence, this tire can make some noise at the late stage of its wear life.

Ride Quality

Ride quality is affected by internal structure as well as tread design.

Regarding tread design, it promises a smooth ride. However, yet again, its stiff compound has a minor negative impact on riding quality. On the other hand, its internal structure is killing it. This tire has an extremely durable and tough internal structure. Hence, it has a bit bumpy and stiff ride. Yet, it won’t be bearable. If were you, I trade a slightly stiff ride for long-lasting rubber the whole day long.

Tread Life

Treadlife is where this tire shines. Even though it doesn’t have an 800 UTQG, due to its symmetrical pattern and true-contact tech(optimized contact patch) that enables the even wear, Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring A/S provides satisfying tread life. Especially for this price level. It’s a golden opportunity.

Getting maximum wear life from a tire is related to you as well as your tire,

If you’d like to learn how to get maximum tread life:

https://tireterrain.com/how-to-make-tires-last-longer/

Warranty

Uniroyal offers 6 years and 75,000 miles treadwear warranty for H-speed rated products
Uniroyal offers 6 years and 65,000 miles treadwear warranty for V-speed rated products
Uniroyal offers a 1-year uniformity warranty if your tire at first 2/32” wear

Uniroyal Warranty Brochure: https://www.tirerack.com/images/pdf/warranty/UN0312.pdf

Sizes

14”	15”	16”	17”	18”	19”	20”
185/60R14 82H BSW	195/55R15 85V BSW	205/50R16 87H BSW	215/45R17 87V BSW	225/40R18 92V XL BSW	235/40R19 96V XL BSW	245/45R20 99V BSW
195/60R14 86H BSW	185/60R15 84H BSW	185/55R16 83H BSW	225/45R17 91H BSW	245/40R18 97V XL BSW	245/40R19 94V BSW	245/50R20 102V BSW
175/65R14 82H BSW	195/60R15 88H BSW	195/55R16 87V BSW	225/45R17 91V BSW	225/45R18 95V XL BSW	255/40R19 100V XL BSW	235/55R20 102H BSW
	205/60R15 91H BSW	205/55R16 91H BSW	225/45R17 91V BSW	235/45R18 94V BSW	235/45R19 95V BSW	235/55R20 102V BSW
	215/60R15 94H BSW	205/55R16 91V BSW	245/45R17 99V XL BSW	245/45R18 96V BSW	245/45R19 102V XL BSW
	225/60R15 96H BSW	215/55R16 97H XL BSW	205/50R17 93V XL BSW	215/50R18 92V BSW	255/45R19 100V BSW
	175/65R15 84H BSW	225/55R16 95V BSW	215/50R17 95V XL BSW	225/50R18 95H BSW	235/50R19 99V BSW
	185/65R15 88H BSW	225/55R16 95V BSW	215/50R17 91H BSW	235/50R18 97V BSW	225/55R19 99V BSW
	195/65R15 91H BSW	205/60R16 92V BSW	225/50R17 94V BSW	245/50R18 100V BSW	235/55R19 101V BSW
	205/65R15 94H BSW	215/60R16 95H BSW	225/50R17 94H BSW	215/55R18 95H BSW	235/55R19 101H BSW
	215/65R15 96H BSW	215/60R16 95V BSW	235/50R17 96V BSW	225/55R18 98H BSW
	205/70R15 96H BSW	225/60R16 98H BSW	245/50R17 99V BSW	235/55R18 100V BSW
	215/70R15 98H BSW	235/60R16 100H BSW	205/55R17 95H XL BSW	225/60R18 100H BSW
		205/65R16 95H BSW	205/55R17 95H XL BSW
		215/65R16 98H BSW	215/55R17 94V BSW
		225/65R16 100H BSW	225/55R17 97V BSW
		205/70R16 97H BSW	225/55R17 97H BSW
		215/70R16 100H BSW	235/55R17 99H BSW
			215/60R17 96H BSW
			225/60R17 99H BSW
			235/60R17 102H BSW
			215/65R17 99H BSW
			225/65R17 102H BSW

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,

DiscountTire

Biggest dealer in the US. Founded in 1960
1000 stores in 35 states. You most probably find one on your parallel street
Free rotation and balancing
5% off for DiscountTire cardholders on online purchases
Highest-rated online tire dealer in Consumer Affairs
Almost all brands are available
Delivery takes 2-4 days (30% shorter average waiting time when you book online)
Frequent discounts and promotions

Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring A/S: https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/uniroyal-tiger-paw-touring-a-s

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

Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring A/S: https://simpletire.com/brands/uniroyal-tires/tiger-paw-touring-a-s

Amazon

Fast and free shipping (mostly in a day)
Get your tires shipped to a selected service center or get them installed at home or work (how does it work?)
Installation on Mavis Discount Tire (15$ per tire)
Installing new stem valves supplied by pro
Balancing your tires
Road/safety test
Since Amazon provides wholesale and affordable prices, they don’t offer a road hazard warranty

Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring A/S: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=uniroyal+tiger+paw+touring+a%2Fs&ref=nb_sb_noss

Conclusion

Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring A/S is a reliable and all-round tire than can handle everything but winter. Due to its dirt-cheap price, it totally deserves to give a try. Though, you may use the below table to see if it’s a good fit for you.

Take It	Leave It
For a unique traction on wet and dry pavement	Almost zero traction in winter when the tire is cold
For a communitive tire	A bit stiff ride due to tough and durable sidewalls
For a decent handling	A bit increase on fuel efficiency
For a quiet ride
For a extremly long-lasting rubber

	Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring A/S
Best for	people looking for a reliable, cozy and affordable all-season tire, 3 season traction + mild winter traction
Category	All-Season Tire
Vehicle	Coupes, sedans, crossover and SUV
Available Sizes (Rim)	14”, 15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”, 21”, 22” (Ensure these tires fit your vehicle)
Weight	16 – 40 lbs
Made In	United States
Labels	M+S
Warranty (P-metric)	75,000 Miles (H-Speed Rated) 65,000 Miles (V-Speed Rated)

I hope the article was helpful. If you have any further questions, you can leave them in the below section or reach me via email. Have a safe ride folks!

Kumho Crugen HP71 Review

Updated: April 18, 2025 by Emrecan Gurkan Leave a Comment

Kumho Crugen HP71 is a touring all-season tire. This tire is specially designed for SUV and CUV drivers. Moreover, it’s a good fit for light-truck drivers who are looking for a cozy ride. It looks like 62 years of Kumho experience is finally associated with North American tough road requirements. Let’s dig into it and see if it’s worth it!

	Kumho Crugen HP71
Best for	Crossover/SUV owners who are looking for an affordable and cozy 3-season (not a great tire for a winter) highway tire
Test Report	vs Cooper Endeavor Plus (August 31, 2021)
Category	Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season
Vehicle	SUVs, crossovers, and passenger-oriented light-trucks
Available Sizes (Rim)	16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”, 22” (Ensure these tires fit your vehicle)
Weight	25 – 42 lbs
Made In	USA
Labels	M+S
Warranty	65,000 Miles

As a former Bridgestone engineer, from my standpoint, Kumho Crugen HP71 provides unique dry and wet traction. Though, what makes this tire special is its handling(steering response and cornering stability) features. Moreover, Kumho Crugen HP71 provides long-lasting rubber and a smooth ride if you pick the right size(speed and load index) for yourself. However, it’s a slightly noisy tire and tread wear isn’t acceptable for heavy vehicles(above 4,500 lbs).

All-Terrain Tires Cheat Sheet

Finding the ideal all-terrain tire among the plethora of options available can be overwhelming. But don’t worry, my team and I have taken on this challenge head-on. Besides our hands-on experiences with these tires, we also analyze thousands of customer reviews and test reports.

Please note that: Light-Duty is 1500 series, Medium-Duty is 2500 series and Heavy-Duty is 3500 series. If you do towing or hauling, I recommend considering at least Medium-Duty tires.

Mobile users can scroll the table to the left to see the whole data.

All-Terrain Tires Cheat Sheet
Name	Category	Articles	3PMSF	Road Noise	Mileage	Fuel Economy	Riding Comfort	Responsiveness	Wet Performance	Mild Winter	Severe Winter	Mild Off-Road	Severe Off-Road	Best Fit by Pickup Truck Classification	Warranty (SL or XL)	Warranty (LT)	Product Page
Falken Wildpeak AT3W	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Poor	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Average	Light-Duty	55,000 Miles	55,000 Miles	Wildpeak AT3W
Toyo Open Country AT3	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Average	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Medium-Duty	65,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	Toyo Open Country AT3
General Grabber ATX	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Heavy-Duty	60,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	General Grabber ATX
BF Goodrich KO2	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Heavy-Duty	N/A	50,000 Miles	BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2
Sumitomo Encounter AT	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Average	Decent	Average	Light-Duty	60,000 Miles	60,000 Miles	Sumitomo Encounter AT
Firestone Destination XT	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Average	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Decent	Heavy-Duty	N/A	50,000 Miles	Firestone Destination X/T
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Average	Elegant	Average	Heavy-Duty	N/A	60,000 Miles	Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT
Falken Wildpeak AT Trail	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Average	Light-Duty	65,000 Miles	N/A	Falken Wildpeak AT Trail
Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well	Light-Duty	65,000 Miles	N/A	Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S
Firestone Destination AT2	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Average	Decent	Average	Light-Duty	55,000 Miles	N/A	Firestone Destination AT2
BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Average	Light-Duty	60,000	N/A	BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A
Toyo Open Country R/T Trail	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Heavy-Duty	45,000 Miles	45,000 Miles	Toyo Open Country R/T Trail
Falken Wildpeak R/T	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Heavy-Duty	50,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	Falken Wildpeak R/T
Pathfinder AT Tire	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Average	Light-Duty	55,000	50,000	Discount Tire Exclusive Product
Nitto Ridge Grappler	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Heavy-Duty	N/A	N/A	Nitto Ridge Grappler
General Grabber APT	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Fairy Well	Medium-Duty	60,000 Miles	60,000 Miles	General Grabber APT
Vredestein Pinza AT	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Medium-Duty	70,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	Vredestein Pinza AT
Nitto Recon Grappler	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Elegant	Decent	Medium-Duty	65,000 Miles	55,000 Miles	Nitto Recon Grappler
Michelin Defender LTX M/S	Highway Tire	Review	No	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well	Decent	Fairy Well	Heavy-Duty	55,000 – 70,000 Miles	55,000 – 70,000 Miles	Michelin Defender LTX M/S
Kenda Klever R/T	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	No	Average	Decent	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well	Decent	Decent	Heavy-Duty	N/A	N/A	Kenda Klever R/T
Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Elegant	Decent	Medium-Duty	N/A	N/A	Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT
Goodyear Wrangler UltraTerrain AT	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Fairy Well	Medium-Duty	N/A	N/A	Discount Tire Exclusive Product
Continental Terrain Contact H/T	Highway Tire	Review	No	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Average	Poor	Decent	Poor	Heavy-Duty	70,000 Miles	60,000 Miles	Continental TerrainContact H/T
Patriot R/T	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Average	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Medium-Duty	N/A	N/A	Patriot R/T+
Kenda Klever AT2	Off Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Decent	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Average	Medium-Duty	60,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	Kenda Klever AT2
Yokohama Geolander AT G015	On Road All Terrain Tire	Review	Yes	Elegant	Decent	Average	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Average	Average	Poor	Light-Duty	60,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	Yokohama Geolandar AT G015
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT	Rugged Terrain Tire	Review	Yes (315 or narrower width)	Decent	Decent	Average	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Medium-Duty	50,000 Miles	60,000 Miles	Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT

Dry Performance

Since most all-season tires can handle dry ground with ease, the dry performance of all-season tires isn’t a decision variable for most drivers. If we’re only talking about the traction and grip features, this might be right.

Though, as a former Bridgestone engineer, I evaluate dry ground performance under two separate headings. Dry traction and handling.

Dry Traction

Due to their over-siped patterns and sticky compound, all-season tires can handle dry traction with ease. However, things are a bit different for Kumho Crugen HP71.

So, when you see the tread, you can clearly see the high amount of sipes. However, compared to its competitors, Crugen HP71 has a relatively stiff compound. So, this doesn’t dramatically affect its dry traction. Moreover, it creates an advantage for better handling.

Kumho Crugen HP71 provides reliable dry traction.

Handling

Handling is where this tire shines.

Due to its robust center rib and symmetrical pattern design, it promises an extremely quick steering response. Moreover, its internal construction is amazing. This tire is almost as tough as an all-terrain tire regarding internal structure.

Its internal structure contains two steel belts that are reinforced by two spirally wrapped nylon cap plies. Well, that provides extraordinary cornering stability at high speeds.

Kumho Crugen HP71 is one of the best regarding handling. I strongly recommend it!

Wet Performance

Wet performance is a bit more complicated than dry performance. In that case, high-speed and low-speed wet performance should be evaluated differently.

While low-speed performance is related to traction, high-speed performance is completely related to hydroplaning resistance.

Let’s evaluate them one by one.

Wet Traction

While wet traction requires a compact tread, hydroplaning resistance needs a more void area to evacuate water. Hence, it’s hard to balance these two features.

So, I’ve already talked about the relatively stiff compound of Kumho Crugen HP71. This’s still on the table. However, Crugen HP 71 comprises tons of sipes. Even though some of them aren’t full-depth, still, this amount is enough to provide solid wet traction.

Kumho Crugen HP71 offers decent wet traction.

Hydroplaning Resistance

Hydroplaning is the water evacuation capability of the tire. In that case, the tread does all the work.

Due to its 4 circumferential tread grooves, full-depth horizontal sipes, and open shoulder design, Kumho Crugen HP71 doesn’t hold any water inside the tread. For this reason, hydroplaning isn’t something you may experience with this tire.

Winter Performance

Unlike the common knowledge, the winter performance of all-season tires is limited to only light-snow traction. In fact, a compound of all-season tires generally gets stiffer under the 7 Celcius degrees and loses its function. So, this equation is valid for Crugen HP71 also.

Regarding light-snow traction, it’s similar to wet traction. Its compound is a bit stiff and getting stiffer below 0 degrees. So, that causes a slight decrease in traction. Yet, I can confidently say that the traction level is exceedingly enough to get you out of unexpected situations.

Regarding deep-snow traction, its tread is not that shallow. Yet, the tire doesn’t comprise enough void area for trustworthy deep snow traction. So, I don’t recommend using it on deep snow. Though, let’s be a bit fair. I’m a bit perfectionist. It provides 6 out of 10 deep snow traction. Well, this isn’t enough for me.

Regarding ice traction, its stiff compound gets stiffer on the ice and the tire become as slick as snot. I don’t recommend using all-season tires on the ice.

If you’d like to read a detailed test report –> https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testDisplay.jsp?ttid=278

Ride Quality

I have to admit that I’m pretty impressed by Crugen HP71’s ride quality. Well, when I made my research, I see its perfectly optimized internal structure. So, I was expecting this.

Due to its variable pitch technology and two polyester body cords, Kumho Crugen HP71 provides really satisfying ride quality. Its cords are durable and flexible. Hence, you’ll not even notice the bumps you passed.

Kumho Crugen HP71 offers a cozy ride.I strongly recommend it.

Road Noise

Regarding noise reduction, it’s not successful as it’s on ride quality. Though, for this price level, it’s exceptional.

Due to its sectional and robust center rib and shoulders, it makes slight noise at high-speed. However, the sound is minor. Probably, you’ll notice it after half of its tread life.

Tread Life

Treadwear was the only eye-opening for me. I was expecting a way much better life span.

Due to its symmetrical pattern, it wears evenly. This is a huge advantage. However, the tire is extremely heavy. Hence, even its stiff compound doesn’t provide long-lasting rubber if you have a huge SUV like Audi Q7 or Cadillac Escalade.

The tread life of Kumho Crugen HP71 is variable. If your vehicle is above 4,000lbs, don’t buy this product. Its tread life decreases significantly.

On the other hand, it’s a perfect tire for vehicles like Toyota Camry, and Mitsubishi Outlander.

Getting maximum wear life from a tire is related to you as well as your tire,

If you’d like to learn how to get maximum tread life:

https://tireterrain.com/how-to-make-tires-last-longer/

Warranty

Kumho offers 65,000 miles and 6 years treadwear warranty for this product. However, the mileage decrease to half if you use different sizes on the front and rear axle.

Uniformity Warranty: You can replace your tire with a new one if you experience any uniformity issue at the first 2/32 of its tread.

For detailed information,

Kumho Warranty Document: https://www.tirerack.com/images/pdf/warranty/KU0120.pdf

Sizes

16”	17”	18”	19”	20”	22”
215/70R16 100H SL BSW	225/60R17 99V SL BSW	215/55R18 95V SL BSW	225/55R19 99H SL BSW	235/55R20 102H SL BSW	265/35R22 102W XL BSW
225/70R16 103H SL BSW	225/65R17 102V SL BSW	225/55R18 98V SL BSW	225/55R19 99V SL BSW	245/50R20 102V SL BSW	265/40R22 106W XL BSW
235/70R16 109H XL BSW	235/55R17 103V XL BSW	225/60R18 104V XL BSW	235/45R19 95H SL BSW	245/60R20 107H SL BSW	275/45R22 112V XL BSW
245/70R16 107H SL BSW	235/60R17 102V SL BSW	235/50R18 97V SL BSW	235/50R19 103V XL BSW	255/45R20 101H SL BSW	275/50R22 111H SL BSW
255/65R16 109V SL BSW	235/65R17 104V SL BSW	235/55R18 104V XL BSW	235/55R19 101H SL BSW	255/50R20 109V XL BSW	285/35R22 106W XL BSW
	245/65R17 107V SL BSW	235/60R18 107V XL BSW	235/55R19 101V SL BSW	255/55R20 110H XL BSW	285/45R22 114H XL BSW
	265/60R17 108V SL BSW	235/65R18 110V XL BSW	245/45R19 98H SL BSW	265/45R20 108W XL BSW	305/40R22 114V XL BSW
		245/60R18 105V SL BSW	245/55R19 103H SL BSW	265/50R20 111V XL BSW
		245/60R18 105H SL BSW	255/50R19 107V XL BSW	275/40R20 106W XL BSW
		255/55R18 109V XL BSW	255/55R19 111V XL BSW	275/45R20 110V XL BSW
		255/60R18 108V SL BSW	255/60R19 109H SL BSW	275/50R20 109H SL BSW
		255/60R18 108H SL BSW	275/55R19 111H SL BSW	275/55R20 113H SL BSW
		265/60R18 110V SL BSW		275/60R20 115H SL BSW
				285/50R20 116V XL BSW

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

Kumho Crugen HP71: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/kumho-crugen-hp71

DiscountTire

Biggest dealer in the US. Founded in 1960
1000 stores in 35 states. You most probably find one on your parallel street
Free rotation and balancing
5% off for DiscountTire cardholders on online purchase
Highest rated online tire dealer in Consumer Affairs
Almost all brands are available
Delivery takes 2-4 days (30% shorter average waiting time when you book online)
Frequent discounts and promotions

Kumho Crugen HP71: https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/kumho-crugen-hp71

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

Kumho Crugen HP71: https://simpletire.com/brands/kumho-tires/crugen-hp71

Conclusion

Kumho Crugen HP71 is a tire with a dirt-cheap price. Moreover, its features are highly satisfying for this price level. However, it isn’t suitable for all vehicles. You may follow the below table for a summary.

Go for It	Leave It
Dry and wet performance is enough for you	If you have a heavy vehicle(above 4,500lbs)
If you want luxurious driving comfort	You’re livin in a harsh winter conditions
If you’re okey with slight road noise	If you want a deaf tire

	Kumho Crugen HP71
Best for	Crossover/SUV owners who are looking for an affordable and cozy 3-season (not a great tire for a winter) highway tire
Test Report	vs Cooper Endeavor Plus (August 31, 2021)
Category	Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season
Vehicle	SUVs, crossovers, and passenger-oriented light-trucks
Available Sizes (Rim)	16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”, 22” (Ensure these tires fit your vehicle)
Weight	25 – 42 lbs
Made In	USA
Labels	M+S
Warranty	65,000 Miles

I hope the article was helpful. You may leave further questions below. Have a safe ride folks!

Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra Review

Updated: April 18, 2025 by Emrecan Gurkan 8 Comments

Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra is a touring all-season tire that is specially designed for SUVs, crossovers, and light trucks looking for a cozy riding experience. Since Alenza AS Ultra holds the shining features of Bridgestone’s hero products, it promises great white hope for those who want an all-in-one package. Let’s dig into it!

	Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra
Best for	Crossover/SUV owners who are looking for cozy 4 season traction expect ice, longevity
Test Report	vs CrossContact LX25 & Crossclimate2 (September 7, 2021)
Category	Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season
Vehicle	SUVs, crossovers passenger-oriented light-trucks
Available Sizes (Rim)	16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”, 21” (Ensure these tires fit your vehicle)
Weight	25 – 41 lbs
Made In	USA
Labels	M+S
Warranty	80,000 Miles

As a former Bridgestone engineer, from my standpoint, Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra is an expert on dry and wet traction. Moreover, Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra offers huge light snow traction and enough severe winter traction that can get you out of unexpected winter conditions. Though, what makes it special is its huge wear life. It also offers 80,000 miles wear life warranty. However, it provides a bit stiff and slightly noisy ride.

All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet

How to keep tire noise down:
https://www.discounttire.com/learn/tire-noise
Fuel-Efficiency:
https://www.discounttire.com/learn/rolling-resistance
Tire rating charts & reviews
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/rating-chart&reviews
Tire test report
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests

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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	Year-round traction + handling	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	–	Yes	Average	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	60,000	Average	Elegant	Elegant	Average
Firestone WeatherGrip (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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

If you’re in a hurry, here are the tires worth every penny;

Michelin Crossclimate 2 – Best for All-Round & Heavy Snow
Michelin Primacy Tour A/S – Best All-Round & Moderate Snow
Nokian WRG4 – Best for Comfort & Heavy Snow
Nokian WRG4 SUV – Best for Comfort & Heavy Snow
Bridgestone WeatherPeak – Best for All-Round & Moderate Snow
Goodyear ComfortDrive – Best All-Round & Light Snow
BF Goodrich Advantage T/A Sport – Best for Longevity & Light Snow

Depending on your needs, the below article might help;

Dry Performance

The dry performance of all-season tires can be evaluated under two different categories. While one of them is dry traction and it’s kinda easy to provide, on the other hand, the other feature handling sometimes causes some issues due to expended void area and notched rubber.

Let’s see what Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra promises regarding traction and handling.

Dry Traction

Alenza AS Ultra has a new high-silica compound which means a huge grip improvement in wet and snowy conditions. Since dry traction needs way much less biting edges than snow and wet performance, all-season touring tires generally don’t have any traction issues on dry ground.

However, regarding Alenza AS Ultra, the over traction. Alenza AS Ultra is a heavy-weight tire. Hence, its rolling resistance is high. So, you may feel a slight delay while starting.

Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra provides unique dry traction and braking. However, its starting capability is average.

Handling

Handling can be evaluated under two different dimensions. Steering response and cornering stability.

Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra is molded to a symetric pattern. It has a 2-ply polyester casing under this pattern and this is a huge advantage for better cornering stability. Well, this tire is also designed for a light-trucks. Therefore, it needs tough sidewalls. As a consequence of strong sidewalls, it has decent cornering stability.

Regarding steering response, I can’t say it’ll be the same as your summer touring tires, though, it has a highly appreciated steering response for a heavyweight and over-siped tire.

Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra offers above-average handling features. Yet, It has a minor tramline issue. I’ll talk about it in the ride comfort section.

Wet Performance

Wet performance is where this tire is shown up. Its compound, tread design, all fits unique wet performance.

Since this tire can be used on different kinds of vehicles, I’m going to evaluate wet performance under two different layers.

Wet Traction

Due to its high-silica compound and over-siped rubber, Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra offers alpha-plus wet traction.

However, this doesn’t mean it provides decent handling at high speed. Due to safe handling at high velocity, the tire needs hydroplaning resistance.

Hydroplaning Resistance

Hydroplaning resistance is the water evacuation capability of the tire. If the tire holds water inside of the tread, at high speed, you may lose contact with the surface and that might cause vital accidents. So, this part is highly important, especially for aggressive drivers.

Due to its wide vertical grooves and full-depth small horizontal grooves, Alenza AS Ultra offers highly stable hydroplaning resistance. I strongly recommend it if you’re living in a rainy region.

Winter Performance

The winter performance of all-season tires is misunderstood. All-season tires are built to perform under 7 Celcius degrees. So, their winter performance is highly limited compared to winter or all-weather tires.

So, winter performance can be divided into three. Light snow, deep snow, and ice. Normally, all-season touring tires only can handle light snow, yet, Alenza AS Ultra has a bit more.

Note: Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra doesn’t have 3PMSF marking.

Light-Snow Traction

Light snow traction is similar to wet traction. It’s related to notches and compound selection mostly.

Due to high silica compound and over-siped tread, Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra can handle the light snow with ease. In that case, its rugged tread grooves helps it clean itself. Hence, this tire has an amazing light-snow performance.

Deep-Snow Traction

Deep-snow traction is where this tire stays slightly behind. Even though its extended void area and high angled inner rib sipes work well for deep snow, its tread depth is shallow for deep snow traction.

Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra has average deep snow traction. I don’t recommend using it on deep snow after half of its tread life(5/32”).

Ice-Traction

So, it’s not possible to reach decent ice traction with this kind of huge void area. However, Alenza AS Plus has highly angled inner rib sipes and relatively narrower shoulder grooves. So, its ice performance is superior compared to its competitors.

Since I don’t recommend using an all-season tire on ice, it can take you out of unexpected situations, though, please don’t try to use it as a winter tire.

Riding Comfort

As a former Bridgestone engineer, I can confidently say that stiff ride is the general problem of Bridgestone tires. The durable internal structure of Bridgestone tires causes this issue. Yet, I take this trade the whole day long.

Well, Alenza AS Ultra has a twin steel belt that provides stability and the nylon-reinforced ply that improves the stability at high-speed. So, it’s a sturdy tire.

Its huge durability causes a bit of a lack of flexibility and flex ride. However, the real issue is different.

Due to its shallow tread depth and kinda fluffy shoulder compound, Alenza AS Ultra tends to tramline.

Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra has a bit stiff ride.

Road Noise

Alenza AS Ultra uses the same technology that Bridgestone QuietTrack uses. This technology is similar to Pirelli’s noise reduction technology. The tire contains a thin foam layer and this layer decrease the noise frequency. Well, this is an advantage. However, I think this tire needs a bit more improvement.

Due to the wide void area ratio and high rolling resistance, the tire is a bit noisy. Yet, noise reduction tech pays its dues. Bridgestone Alenza Ultra isn’t quiet as a church mouse, yet, it totally worth sacrificing minor noise for huge winter traction.

Tread Life

Just like Bridgestone’s President, Eric Seidel says customers want better wear life. So, it looks like wear life is what Bridgestone mainly focuses on for this tire.

Due to its relatively stiff and high-silica compound, symmetrical pattern, and high internal structure durability, Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra offers one of the best wear life in the market. I strongly recommend it!

Note: The cut&chipping resistance of Alenza AS Ultra is highly acceptable. Though worth reminding, this isn’t an off-road tire. If you’ll use it off the road, your tread life might decrease.

Getting maximum wear life from a tire is related to you as well as your tire,

If you’d like to learn how to get maximum tread life:

https://tireterrain.com/how-to-make-tires-last-longer/

Warranty

Bridgestone offers various warranties for this product.

Treadwear: 80,000 miles and 5 years

Uniformity: It’s valid for the first 2/32” of wear

Manufacturer Special Warranty: 90 days buy&try guarantee

Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra Warranty Document: https://www.tirerack.com/images/pdf/warranty/BS0121.pdf

Fuel Efficiency

Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra is a high-weight and high-rolling resistance tire. Therefore, it might improve fuel consumption.

Since I’m at the beginning of tread life, I didn’t observe any increase, yet, I think I’ll experience it soon.

Sizes

16”	17”	18”	19”	20”	21”	22”
265/70R16 112T SL BSW	225/65R17 102H SL BSW	235/55R18 100V SL BSW	235/50R19 99V SL BSW	235/45R20 100W XL BSW	265/40R21 105V XL BSW	275/45R22 112V XL BSW
	245/65R17 107H SL BSW	235/60R18 107V XL BSW	235/55R19 105W XL BSW	235/55R20 102V SL BSW	275/40R21 107W XL BSW	285/45R22 110H SL BSW
	245/70R17 110T SL BSW	235/65R18 106V SL BSW	245/55R19 103V SL BSW	245/50R20 102V SL BSW	295/40R21 111W XL BSW
	255/70R17 112S SL BSW	245/60R18 105V SL BSW	255/50R19 107W XL BSW	245/60R20 107H SL BSW
	265/65R17 112T SL BSW	255/55R18 109W XL BSW	255/55R19 111W XL BSW	255/45R20 101W SL BSW
	265/70R17 115T SL BSW	255/60R18 112V XL BSW	265/50R19 110W XL BSW	255/50R20 109V XL BSW
		255/65R18 111T SL BSW	275/55R19 111V SL BSW	255/55R20 107H SL BSW
		255/70R18 113H SL BSW		265/50R20 107V SL BSW
		265/60R18 110V SL BSW		275/40R20 106W XL BSW
		265/65R18 114T SL BSW		275/45R20 110W XL BSW
		275/65R18 116T SL BSW		275/50R20 113W XL BSW
				275/55R20 113H SL BSW
				285/50R20 112V SL BSW

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,

DiscountTire

Biggest dealer in the US. Founded in 1960
1000 stores in 35 states. You most probably find one on your parallel street
Free rotation and balancing
5% off for DiscountTire cardholders on online purchase
Highest rated online tire dealer in Consumer Affairs
Almost all brands are available
Delivery takes 2-4 days (30% shorter average waiting time when you book online)
Frequent discounts and promotions

Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra: https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/bridgestone-alenza-as-ultra

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 Alenza AS Ultra: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/bridgestone-alenza-as-ultra

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 Alenza AS Ultra: https://simpletire.com/brands/bridgestone-tires/alenza-a-s-ultra

Conclusion

Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra is a perfect option for those who need solid winter traction and long-lasting rubber. Moreover, its wet performance is superior to most all-season tires in the market. However, it provides a bit stiff ride. Well, in my point of view, this trade is acceptable. I highly recommend this tire for light truck users who are looking for a smooth ride and SUV and CUV users who are looking for an alpha plus wet and light-snow traction.

	Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra
Best for	Crossover/SUV owners who are looking for cozy 4 season traction expect ice, longevity
Test Report	vs CrossContact LX25 & Crossclimate2 (September 7, 2021)
Category	Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season
Vehicle	SUVs, crossovers passenger-oriented light-trucks
Available Sizes (Rim)	16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”, 21” (Ensure these tires fit your vehicle)
Weight	25 – 41 lbs
Made In	USA
Labels	M+S
Warranty	80,000 Miles

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

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All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet

Table of Contents

Dry Performance

Dry Traction

Handling

Wet Performance

Wet Traction

Hydroplaning Resistance

Winter Performance

Tread Life & Durability

Warranty

Ride Quality

Road Noise

Sizes

Price

SimpleTire

Amazon

PriorityTire

Conclusion

All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet

Table of Contents

Dry Performance

Dry Traction

Steering Response

Cornering Stability

Wet Performance

Wet Traction

Hydroplaning Resistance

Winter Performance

Tread Life

Warranty

Riding Quality

Road Noise

Sizes

Best Fit Vehicles

Price

Conclusion

All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet

Table of Contents

Dry Performance

Dry Traction

Steering Response

Cornering Stability

Wet Performance

Wet Traction

Hydroplaning Resistance

Winter Performance

Light-Snow Traction

Deep Snow Traction

Ice Traction

Noise

Ride Quality

Tread Life

Warranty

Sizes

Price

Conclusion

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Table of Contents

Dry Performance

Dry Traction

Handling

Wet Performance

Wet Traction

Hydroplaning Resistance

Winter Performance

Ride Quality

Road Noise

Tread Life

Warranty

Sizes

Price

TireRack

DiscountTire

SimpleTire

Conclusion

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