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Michelin Primacy Tour A/S Review

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Michelin Primacy Tour A/S is a grand touring all-season tire. This tire is a good fit for sedans, crossovers, coupes, and SUV owners who are highly obsessed with comfort. Even though it can’t provide year-round traction like its brother Michelin Crossclimate 2, though, its only deficiency is severe snow performance.

Primacy Tour A/S has narrowed void area, hence, it's quiet tire
Michelin Primacy Tour A/S
Best for3 season driving (light-snow included),
cozy and quiet highway driving,
longevity
Test Reportvs Turanza QuietTract & PureContact LS & Quatrac Pro
(July 12, 2019)
CategoryGrand Touring All-Season
VehicleCrossover, sedans, coupes and SUVs
Weight25 – 37 lbs
Made InUSA
Warranty55,000 Miles (H- & V-Speed Rated) 45,000 Miles (W-Speed Rated)
Available Sizes (Rim)17”, 18”, 19”, 20”, 21”, 22”
LabelsM+S

As a former Bridgestone engineer, from my standpoint, Michelin Primacy Tour A/S is a trustworthy all-round tire. It has a highly satisfying dry and wet performance. Moreover, it’s a perfect choice for aggressive drivers even on squishy days. Due to its lightweight, it’s a fuel-efficient tire. Most importantly, Michelin Primacy Tour A/S is one of the smoothest and quietest tires in its segment. However, its winter performance is limited to light snow. Furthermore, its tread lasts slightly shorter than its competitors.

Table of Contents

Dry Performance

Dry performance can be examined in two different categories. Dry traction and handling. These are the metrics against which all-season touring tires are strongest.

Dry Traction

Dry traction is where Michelin Primacy Tour A/S’s area of expertise starts. Due to its wide shoulder blocks and optimized contact patch, Primacy Tour A/S provides tons of traction on dry grounds.

However, in that case, I would like to remind you something. If you have a crossover or SUV, you should pay attention to the load and speed index. Otherwise, spinning on the slopes will be inevitable.

Handling

Robust shoulder blocks keep the tire in shape

Like most grand touring tires, handling isn’t an issue for Primacy Tour A/S. Due to its wide and robust shoulder blocks, it stays still while cornering at high velocity. Moreover, its two steel belt internal structure stabilizes the tread. That means tires’ internal structure is durable enough to keep tires in shape even at the sharpest corners.

Regarding responsiveness, it’s also exceedingly successful tires. Due to its symmetrical tread design and minimized void area, this tire has a rock bottom response time.

Michelin Primacy Tour A/S provides unique handling.

Wet Performance

Wet performance should be evaluated in two different conditions. While wet traction is what you need to start, accelerate and stop; hydroplaning resistance is your seat belt at high speeds. These two related to different features. Let’s dig into them.

Wet Traction

Primacy Tour A/S's high load index sizes can be used on SUVs

When the first time I saw this tire, I had questions about its traction performance on wet surfaces.

All right, I have to admit that, this tire has a bit simple design for decent traction. Manufacturers generally prefer asymmetrical design or sectional center and internal ribs to exceed biting edges. Michelin Primacy Tour A/S have neither of them. However, its compound is relatively softer and stickier. So, it closes the gap.

I can’t say it’s perfect wet traction, though, it won’t let you down. Let’s say 8 out of 10 which is a bit low for grand touring all-season tire.

Hydroplaning Resistance

Hydroplaning resistance is where it shines. First of all, it has 4 circumferential grooves that evacuate the water by themself. Moreover, even though its shoulder design seems a bit close, these full-depth notches throw the remaining water out with ease.

Michelin Primacy Tour A/S has massive hydroplaning resistance. I highly recommend it if you like to drive at high velocity.

Winter Performance

Winter performance of all-season tires is misunderstood. Firstly, a compound of all-season tires isn’t designed for under 7 Celcius degrees. That means they lose gripping ability below 7 Celcius degrees (at or below 40º F). In that case, Michelin Primacy Tour A/S has pros and cons.

Regarding light snow, it’s above the market average. This feature comes from its relatively soft compound. Even though it has a continuous center and inner ribs, these ribs are exceedingly notched. When you combine these notches with sticky and soft compounds, decent light snow performance shows up. It’s not perfect but trustworthy tires for light snow.

Regarding deep snow, it’s total garbage. This tire has one of the lowest tread depths in its segment and this feature has a negative effect on its deep snow performance. Since the all-season tires aren’t capable of deep snow, I don’t recommend this tire for severe winter conditions.

Regarding icy traction, it’s optimized contact patch bring some advantage. Though, in my point of view, it’s not safe to use all-season tires on icy grounds.

Comfort

This tire has exceptional ride quality. In fact, comfort is Michelin’s main sales point for this tire. 

In that case, its symmetrical tread design and polyester cord casing get into the game. Moreover, Michelin supports these two with relatively soft compounds. As a result, you’ll get a smooth and smooth ride even on the bumpiest surfaces.

I strongly recommend Michelin Primacy Tour A/S if comfort is your priority.

Road Noise

Right before balancing the Primacy Tour A/S

Road noise could be a problem for all-season tires. Some manufacturers prefer a bit more sectional tread design and increase to the void area due to improve severe winter performance. That’s not the case for Primacy Tour A/S.

Michelin Primacy Tour A/S has a continuous center and inner ribs. Moreover, its shoulder blocks can be counted as close blocks. So, this tire has minimized the void area. Therefore, it’s one of the quietest tires in the market.

Note: Its shoulder blocks have full-depth sipes. The width of these sipes becomes broader through the bottom. Therefore, Primacy Tour A/S could be slightly louder on its late tread life.

Fuel Efficiency

Due to its non-aggressive design and average weight, Michelin Primacy Tour A/S won’t hurt your MPG.

Tread Life

Michelin Primacy Tour A/S Balancing

Even though reviews say the opposite, I think tread life is the weakest point of this tire. It’s of course above average, though, if I pay this much for a tire, I expect more.

Due to its relatively soft compound, Michelin Primacy Tour A/S’s tread life is satisfying compared to the competition. For better understanding, all-weather tires have 3PMSF markings. That labeling states that tires can perform in severe winter conditions. However, it generally costs 10-15% of the tire’s tread life. So, we can say all-weather tires have a relatively shorter tread life. In our case, Michelin Primacy Tour A/S has the same similar compound that offers tread life with all-weather tires(see the best ones) but doesn’t have 3PMSF. However, this Michelin Primacy Tour A/S’s sipe density is low compared to all-weather tires. For this reason, it wears slower than all-weather tires.

Michelin Primacy Tour A/S offers a decent tread life.

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

Depending on the tires’ speed rating, Michelin offers different warranties. The warranty mileage decreases with the increase of speed rating.

  • Michelin offers 55,000 miles treadwear warranty for V and H speed ratings.
  • Michelin offers 45,000 miles treadwear warranty for W speed rating

Michelin’s warranty system is a bit complicated. I recommend you to read it before making a purchase. 

Michelin’s Warranty Document: https://www.tirerack.com/images/pdf/warranty/MI0619.pdf

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/

17”18”19”20”21”22”
215/55R17 94V SL BSW225/45R18 95W XL BSW225/40R19 93W XL BSW235/55R20 102H SL BSW255/40R21 102W XL BSW265/40R22 106W XL BSW
225/50R17 98V XL BSW225/55R18 98V SL BSW225/45R19 96W XL BSW245/40R20 99V XL BSW275/45R21 107H SL BSW
235/45R17 97W XL BSW225/60R18 100V SL BSW225/55R19 99V SL BSW245/45R20 103V XL BSW315/40R21 111H SL BSW
235/55R17 99H SL BSW225/60R18 100H SL BSW235/50R19 99V SL BSW245/50R20 102V SL BSW
245/40R17 91H SL BSW235/40R18 95H XL BSW235/55R19 105W XL BSW255/45R20 101W SL BSW
245/45R17 99H XL BSW235/45R18 94V SL BSW245/40R19 94V SL BSW255/50R20 105H SL BSW
245/65R17 107H SL BSW235/45R18 98V XL BSW245/45R19 102W XL BSW265/50R20 111W XL BSW
235/50R18 97V SL BSW245/45R19 98W SL BSW275/50R20 109H SL BSW
235/50R18 97H SL BSW255/35R19 96W XL BSW
235/60R18 107V XL BSW255/40R19 100V XL BSW
235/65R18 106H SL BSW255/50R19 107H XL BSW
245/45R18 96V SL BSW275/40R19 105W XL BSW
245/50R18 104W XL BSW
245/50R18 100V SL BSW
245/60R18 105H SL BSW
255/55R18 109H XL BSW

For Better Understanding:  215/55R17 94V SL BSW

215: Tire Width

55: Aspect Ratio

R: Radial

17: Rim Size

94: Load Index

V: Speed Index

SL: Load Range(can be XL also)

BSW: Black Sidewall

Conclusion

Michelin Primacy Tour A/S is a unique all-round tire. Depending on your expectations, it might be a perfect fit for your vehicle.

Michelin Primacy Tour A/S
Best for3 season driving (light-snow included),
cozy and quiet highway driving,
longevity
Test Reportvs Turanza QuietTract & PureContact LS & Quatrac Pro
(July 12, 2019)
CategoryGrand Touring All-Season
VehicleCrossover, sedans, coupes and SUVs
Weight25 – 37 lbs
Made InUSA
Warranty55,000 Miles (H- & V-Speed Rated) 45,000 Miles (W-Speed Rated)
Available Sizes (Rim)17”, 18”, 19”, 20”, 21”, 22”
LabelsM+S

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

Goodyear Assurance Maxlife Review

Updated: by 2 Comments

Goodyear Assurance Maxlife is a standard all-season touring tire. As the name suggests, the key feature of this tire is tread life. Moreover, it’s also an elegant option for conserving fuel. You can use this tire on your sedans, minivans, crossovers, and coupes. Let’s dig into it and detailly analyze its performance!

Its inner notches increase the traction, yet, they create slight noise
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife
Best for3-season traction (light snow included),
longevity,
responsiveness and comfort
Test Reportvs Defender2 & PureContact Tour
(July 18, 2022)
CategoryTouring All-Season
VehicleCrossover, sedans, coupes
Weight20 – 36 lbs
Made InUSA
Warranty85,000 Miles
Available Sizes (Rim)15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”
LabelsM+S

As a former Bridgestone engineer, from my standpoint, Goodyear Assurance Maxlife is a long-lasting and fuel-efficient tire. While offering these two key features, it also provides solid wet and dry traction. Besides that, Goodyear Assurance MaxLife offers an exceedingly cozy riding experience. However, its winter performance is only limited to light snow. Even so, Goodyear Assurance Maxlife is a slightly more vocal tire than its competitors. The difference is fractional and covered by its long-lasting rubber.

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;

Below the table, you can find my favorite tires that I have classified according to your needs.
All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet
NameBest forWorks Best onArticles3PMSFRoad NoiseMileageResponsivenessRiding ComfortWarrantyFuel EconomyWet PerformanceMild WinterSevere Winter

Michelin Crossclimate 2
( Check Price – Test Report )

Year Round Usage & Tread LifeSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivansReviewYesDecentElegantElegantDecent60,000DecentElegantElegantDecent
Michelin Primacy Tour A/S
( Check Price – Test Report )		Everything but severe winter tractionSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsReviewNoElegantElegantElegantElegant45,000 – 55,000DecentElegantAverageFairy Well
Bridgestone WeatherPeak
( Check Price – Test Report )		Smooth & quiet 4 season drivingSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivansReviewYesElegantDecentElegantElegant70,000ElegantDecentElegantAverage
Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus
( Check Price – Test Report )		Great all-round run-flat tireSUV, CUV, Sedans, CoupesReviewNoAverageExcellentExcellentExcellent65,000AverageExcellentDecentAverage
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
( Check Price – Test Report )		4-Season performance-driven ridingSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsReviewYesElegantDecentElegantElegant50,000DecentElegantElegantAverage
Vredestein HiTrac All-Season
( Check Price –Test Report )		Year round performance with great handlingSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsNoDecentDecentElegantDecent70,000DecentElegantDecentAverage
Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3
( Check Price – Test Report )		Great all-round performance + mild winterSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsReviewNoElegantElegantElegantElegant70,000ElegantDecentDecentAverage
Nokian WRG4
( Check Price )		Traction focused 4 season drivingSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivansReviewYesDecentDecentDecentElegant65,000AverageElegantElegantDecent
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
( Check Price –Test Report )		Year-round traction + handlingSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans–YesAverageDecentElegantElegant60,000AverageElegantElegantAverage
Firestone WeatherGrip
( Check Price –Test Report )		Winter-focused 4 season drivingSedans, coupes, crossoversReviewYesAverageFairy WellAverageDecent65,00Fairy WellAverageElegantElegant
BF Goodrich Advantage Control
( Check Price –Test Report )		Quiet & smooth 3 season traction + light snowSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsReviewNoDecentDecentElegantDecent65,000 – 75,000ElegantDecentAveragePoor
Kumho Crugen HP71
( Check Price – Test Report )		Decent all-round performance + light snowCUV, SUVReviewNoAverageAverageDecentDecent65,000DecentDecentDecentFairy Well
Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra
(Check Price – Test Report )		Long lasting performance for squishy regionsCrossovers, SUVs, light trucksReviewNoDecentDecentDecentDecent70,000DecentElegantDecentFairy Well
Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring AS
(Check Price)		Affordable 3 season tractionSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsReviewNoAverageAverageDecentDecent70,000DecentAverageFairy WellPoor
Goodyear Assurance All-Season
( Check Price – Test Report )		Affordable all-round 3 season + light snow performanceSedans, minivansReviewNoDecentDecentDecentDecent65,000DecentDecentAverageFairy Well
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife
( Check Price – Test Report )		Longevitiy focused 3 season traction + light snowSedans, coupes, crossovers, minivansReviewNoDecentElegantElegantElegant85,000ElegantDecentAveragePoor
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
( Check Price – Test Report )		Comfort-focused 3 season traction + light snowSedans, coupes, crossovers, minivansReviewNoElegantDecentElegantElegant80,000ElegantElegantDecentFairy Well
Goodyear Assurance ComfortDrive
(Check Price – Test Report )		Above average all-round performanceSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsReviewNoDecentElegantElegantElegant60,000AverageElegantDecentAverage
Michelin Defender T+H
(Check Price – Test Report )		Efficiency focused 3 season performanceSedans, coupes, crossoversvs Crossclimate 2NoDecentDecentDecentDecent80,000ElegantDecentFairy WellPoor
BF Goodrich Advantage T/A Sport
( Check Price – Test Report )		Long lasting 4 season performance + handlingSedans, coupes, crossovers–NoAverageDecentDecentDecent60,000 – 70,000AverageDecentDecentFairy Well
Continental TrueContact Tour
( Check Price – Test Report )		Smooth & long-lasting 3 season performance + light snowSedans, coupes, crossovers–NoDecentDecentDecentDecent70,000 – 80,000DecentElegantAverageFairy Well
Yokohama Avid Ascend LX
( Check Price – Test Report )		Long-lasting & responsive 4 season performanceSedans, coupes, crossovers, minivansNoDecentElegantElegantElegant85,000ElegantDecentDecentFairy Well
Laufenn S Fit AS
(Check Price)		Long-lasting sporty drivingSUV, CUV, Sedans, CoupesReviewNoDecentDecentExcellentDecent45,000DecentDecentAveragePoor

Depending on your needs, the below article might help;

Table of Contents

Dry Performance

Dry performance can be defined under two different dimensions. Dry traction and handling. Since traction is the main property of all-season tires, it’s not an issue for most of them. However, manufacturers sometimes prefer to use relatively lightweight internal structures due to increasing fuel efficiency. These kinds of designs sometimes cause a lack of handling. These metrics will be my evaluation points for this section.

Dry Traction

Since Goodyear focuses on tread life on this tire, they should use a relatively stiff compound to decrease wearing. Yet, stiff compounds sometimes induce gripping issues. No worries, Goodyear put this truth into consideration.

Goodyear Assurance Maxlife has a highly notched pattern that enables gripping and traction.  

Dry traction isn’t an issue for Assurance Maxlife. It has alpha plus dry traction.

Handling

Goodyear Assurance Maxlife has a symmetrical pattern which helps to improve its handling. Moreover, this tire has a continuous and solid center rib. Unlike the outer ribs, this rib has fewer notches. That’s the key to its massive handling. 

A one-ply, polyamide reinforcement that covers all the tire work as a shell. So, this tire can preserve its shape even while cornering at high-speed. Though worth reminding, this isn’t a performance tire. If you won’t pay attention to speed rating, you’ll have handling problems with your sports car.

Goodyear Assurance Maxlife will provide decent handling as long as you pick the right size and index for your car.

Wet Performance

Wet performance is another must for all-season tires. They generally don’t have any issue with wet. However, you should evaluate wet performance under two different dimensions. High speed and low speed.

High-speed wet performance is strongly related to hydroplaning resistance. On the other hand, low-speed wet performance is related to traction. This traction capability affect starting, stopping and accelerating.

Wet Traction

Wet traction is affected by compound stiffness and siping density.

As I’ve mentioned before, Goodyear Assurance Maxlife has a relatively firm compound. However, that doesn’t mean it has a lack of stickiness. This tire has an A-rated wet index which is proof of its stickiness. Moreover, its exceedingly notched rubber has tons of biting edges. These edges help it to grip wet surfaces from different locations.

Goodyear Assurance Maxlife(product page) has an alpha plus wet traction.

Hydroplaning Resistance

Hydroplaning resistance is basically the water evacuation capability of tires. In that case, a couple of characteristics are a must.

First and most importantly, circumferential grooves. These grooves are built to throw the water out of the tire patches. In that case, Goodyear Assurance Maxlife has a very satisfying design. It has 4 circumferential grooves that help it to evacuate water with ease.

Secondly, open shoulders. In that case, it’s not perfect. Assurance Maxlife has semi-open shoulders which is enough for daily driving. However, if you’re a very aggressive driver, these semi-open shoulders might not be enough for you.

Goodyear Assurance Maxlife has a decent hydroplaning resistance for daily driving.

Winter Performance

Its compound is too stiff for an ice performance

Winter capability of all-season tires is tricky. Even though manufacturers say these tires can perform in winter conditions, in fact, all-season tires’ rubbers can’t perform properly under 7 Celsius degrees. The compound tends to get firmer and that decreases compounds’ gripping capability.

Regarding Goodyear Assurance Maxlife, its winter performance is limited to light snow. This part is important because that means under 0 Celcius degrees when the surface gets icy, you better don’t use these tires.

Goodyear Assurance Maxlife has a decent light snow performance. However, deep snow and ice aren’t its expertise.

Tread Life

Be ready, it starts shinning! Tread life is the center of Goodyear’s marketing strategy for this product.

Goodyear uses a relatively firm compound to reach long-lasting rubber. This tires’ UTQG is 840. That means this tire lasts 8.4 times better than the comparison tire. Though worth reminding, comparison tires are generally rubbish. However, Michelin Defender T+H also has 840 UTQG, and believe me, Michelin has unique tread life.

Another good point is Goodyear Assurance Maxlife has a visual indicator that shows the remaining tread depth. You can easily monitor your remaining tread depth via this indicator.

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/

Goodyear Assurance Maxlife has massive tread life. It’s one of the best in its category.

You can also check TireRack’s test report via this link –> https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testDisplay.jsp?ttid=236

Comfort and Road Noise

Low profile tires need a suitable rim, especially for an all-season tires

Comfort and road noise have so much in common. However, while comfort is equally related to compound and internal structure, road noise is mostly related to compound and pattern design.

Regarding road-noise, Goodyear Assurance Maxlife is a decent tire. In that case, semi-open shoulders and air-flow breakers into the grooves make most of the work. However, it has a bit firm compound. That feature fends it off from perfection. I can say it’s 8.5 out of 10.

On the other hand, Goodyear Assurance Maxlife is an exceedingly smooth tire. Its continuous center rib creates a huge advantage. Moreover, its single-ply polyester casing increases its flexibility, and that feature absorbs most of the force while going through the bumps.

Warranty

Goodyear offers 85,000 miles treadwear warranty for this product.

If you’d like to check the warranty document –> https://www.tirerack.com/images/pdf/warranty/GY0419.pdf

Sizes

15”16”17”18”19”20”
195/65R15205/55R16(91H)205/50R17P 215/55R18225/55R19235/55R20
205/60R16(92V)215/45R17225/45R18235/40R19245/50R20
205/65R16215/50R17(XL)225/55R18235/45R19255/50R20
215/55R16215/55R17225/60R18235/50R19255/55R20
215/60R16215/60R17235/40R18235/55R19
215/70R16P 215/65R17235/45R18245/55R19
225/60R16225/45R17235/50R18P 255/60R19
225/50R17235/60R18
225/55R17235/65R18(106V)
225/60R17235/65R18(106H)
225/65R17245/60R18
235/45R17265/60R18
235/50R17
235/55R17
235/60R17
235/65R17

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/

Conclusion

Goodyear Assurance Maxlife does justice to its name. It has a pretty impressive tread life and promises better fuel consumption. Though worth reminding, this isn’t a performance tire. It’s not a good option for an aggressive driving style.

Goodyear Assurance MaxLife
Best for3-season traction (light snow included),
longevity,
responsiveness and comfort
Test Reportvs Defender2 & PureContact Tour
(July 18, 2022)
CategoryTouring All-Season
VehicleCrossover, sedans, coupes
Weight20 – 36 lbs
Made InUSA
Warranty85,000 Miles
Available Sizes (Rim)15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”
LabelsM+S

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

Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack Review

Updated: by 2 Comments

Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack is a grand touring all-season tire. This tire is designed for luxury cars, family sedans, coupes, crossovers, and minivans. As the name suggests, the main features of this tire are quietness and noise reduction capability. As a former Bridgestone engineer, I’m familiar with this tire. I can’t give you the confidential information but I can tell you what to expect from this tire. Let’s dig into it.

Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack Pattern
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
Best forDry and squishy regions + light snow,
performance-oriented vehicle owners
Test Reportvs Crossclimate2 & Assurance ComfortDrive & P7 AS Plus 3
(August 16, 2021)
CategoryGrand Touring All-Season
VehicleSUV, Crossover, sedans, coupes
Weight18 – 33 lbs
Made InUSA
Warranty80,000 Miles
Available Sizes (Rim)15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”
LabelsM+S

As a former Bridgestone engineer, from my standpoint, Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack is a quiet and cozy tire. Even though it has a massive traction capability on wet and dry grounds, its winter performance is limited. Though, Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack offers a massive wear life if you use them in the right operation. However, this tire will increase your MPG due to its massive gripping capability.

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;

Below the table, you can find my favorite tires that I have classified according to your needs.
All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet
NameBest forWorks Best onArticles3PMSFRoad NoiseMileageResponsivenessRiding ComfortWarrantyFuel EconomyWet PerformanceMild WinterSevere Winter

Michelin Crossclimate 2
( Check Price – Test Report )

Year Round Usage & Tread LifeSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivansReviewYesDecentElegantElegantDecent60,000DecentElegantElegantDecent
Michelin Primacy Tour A/S
( Check Price – Test Report )		Everything but severe winter tractionSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsReviewNoElegantElegantElegantElegant45,000 – 55,000DecentElegantAverageFairy Well
Bridgestone WeatherPeak
( Check Price – Test Report )		Smooth & quiet 4 season drivingSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivansReviewYesElegantDecentElegantElegant70,000ElegantDecentElegantAverage
Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus
( Check Price – Test Report )		Great all-round run-flat tireSUV, CUV, Sedans, CoupesReviewNoAverageExcellentExcellentExcellent65,000AverageExcellentDecentAverage
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
( Check Price – Test Report )		4-Season performance-driven ridingSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsReviewYesElegantDecentElegantElegant50,000DecentElegantElegantAverage
Vredestein HiTrac All-Season
( Check Price –Test Report )		Year round performance with great handlingSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsNoDecentDecentElegantDecent70,000DecentElegantDecentAverage
Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3
( Check Price – Test Report )		Great all-round performance + mild winterSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsReviewNoElegantElegantElegantElegant70,000ElegantDecentDecentAverage
Nokian WRG4
( Check Price )		Traction focused 4 season drivingSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivansReviewYesDecentDecentDecentElegant65,000AverageElegantElegantDecent
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
( Check Price –Test Report )		Year-round traction + handlingSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans–YesAverageDecentElegantElegant60,000AverageElegantElegantAverage
Firestone WeatherGrip
( Check Price –Test Report )		Winter-focused 4 season drivingSedans, coupes, crossoversReviewYesAverageFairy WellAverageDecent65,00Fairy WellAverageElegantElegant
BF Goodrich Advantage Control
( Check Price –Test Report )		Quiet & smooth 3 season traction + light snowSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsReviewNoDecentDecentElegantDecent65,000 – 75,000ElegantDecentAveragePoor
Kumho Crugen HP71
( Check Price – Test Report )		Decent all-round performance + light snowCUV, SUVReviewNoAverageAverageDecentDecent65,000DecentDecentDecentFairy Well
Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra
(Check Price – Test Report )		Long lasting performance for squishy regionsCrossovers, SUVs, light trucksReviewNoDecentDecentDecentDecent70,000DecentElegantDecentFairy Well
Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring AS
(Check Price)		Affordable 3 season tractionSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsReviewNoAverageAverageDecentDecent70,000DecentAverageFairy WellPoor
Goodyear Assurance All-Season
( Check Price – Test Report )		Affordable all-round 3 season + light snow performanceSedans, minivansReviewNoDecentDecentDecentDecent65,000DecentDecentAverageFairy Well
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife
( Check Price – Test Report )		Longevitiy focused 3 season traction + light snowSedans, coupes, crossovers, minivansReviewNoDecentElegantElegantElegant85,000ElegantDecentAveragePoor
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
( Check Price – Test Report )		Comfort-focused 3 season traction + light snowSedans, coupes, crossovers, minivansReviewNoElegantDecentElegantElegant80,000ElegantElegantDecentFairy Well
Goodyear Assurance ComfortDrive
(Check Price – Test Report )		Above average all-round performanceSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsReviewNoDecentElegantElegantElegant60,000AverageElegantDecentAverage
Michelin Defender T+H
(Check Price – Test Report )		Efficiency focused 3 season performanceSedans, coupes, crossoversvs Crossclimate 2NoDecentDecentDecentDecent80,000ElegantDecentFairy WellPoor
BF Goodrich Advantage T/A Sport
( Check Price – Test Report )		Long lasting 4 season performance + handlingSedans, coupes, crossovers–NoAverageDecentDecentDecent60,000 – 70,000AverageDecentDecentFairy Well
Continental TrueContact Tour
( Check Price – Test Report )		Smooth & long-lasting 3 season performance + light snowSedans, coupes, crossovers–NoDecentDecentDecentDecent70,000 – 80,000DecentElegantAverageFairy Well
Yokohama Avid Ascend LX
( Check Price – Test Report )		Long-lasting & responsive 4 season performanceSedans, coupes, crossovers, minivansNoDecentElegantElegantElegant85,000ElegantDecentDecentFairy Well
Laufenn S Fit AS
(Check Price)		Long-lasting sporty drivingSUV, CUV, Sedans, CoupesReviewNoDecentDecentExcellentDecent45,000DecentDecentAveragePoor

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

Depending on your needs, the below article might help;

Table of Contents

Dry Performance

All-season tires of premium brands like Bridgestone or Michelin generally don’t have any issue with dry performance. Well, I can’t say the same thing for summer tires because they’re likely to have spinning problems from time to time. So, in this section, I’ll mostly focus on steering response and cornering stability instead of traction.

Dry Traction

The first tip I can give you about this tire is siping density. You can clearly see that its siping density is higher than most all-season tires in the market. That feature gives it a huge traction capability, especially at dry surfaces.

I don’t think so but if dry traction is your concern, everything you need will be provided by Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack.

Steering Response

All-season tires sometimes have delays in steering. Well, this issue is mostly caused by aggressive design. For instance, new generation all-weather tires. These tires have exceedingly aggressive tread patterns due to increasing winter capability. Well, using asymmetric pattern and lugs are the easiest way to reach winter traction. In return, handling decreases if the internal structure doesn’t build perfectly.

However, Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack has a symmetrical pattern and believe me extremely solid internal structure. For this reason, it doesn’t have any steering delay at all. 

Cornering Stability

Cornering stability is about the floating feeling while cornering at high speeds. You may skip this part if you’re not an aggressive driver.

Bridgestone tires are known for their stiff driving. Well, even though this reputation seems bad, actually, it’s a sign of tough internal structure. 

The internal construction of the Turanza QuietTrack comprises a single-ply, polyester casing supporting two steel belts. Bridgestone also covers this structure with nylon cap ply that is playing a crucial role in high-speed durability.

No more discussion, Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack has one of the best cornering stability.

Wet Performance

Wide circumferential grooves enable decent wet performance

Wet performance is the main duty of all-season tires. These tires should perform under heavy rain or light snow. For this reason, manufacturers generally prefer softer compounds that increase gripping capability.

Things are bit different for Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack.

Wet Traction

Turanza QuietTrack doesn’t have a fluffy compound like its 3PMSF-marked competitors have. However, Bridgestone closes this gap with highly notched rubber. Well, that’s enough to cover wet traction. Yet, in my point of view, this design restricts its range of application(I’ll talk about it in other sections).

This tire has decent wet traction. It’s trustworthy.

Hydroplaning Resistance

Hydroplaning resistance is basically your tires’ water evacuation capability at high speeds. Though, it’s vital and not something to ignore.

In that case, circumferential grooves and open shoulder slots do most of the work. Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack has a unique pattern that can cut through the water on the ground and direct it to the shoulders. Hereby, the tire throws the water out with ease.

Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack has unique hydroplaning resistance.

Winter Performance

Even though these tires are called an all-season, in fact, they’re three-season tires.  If you need a 4 season traction, you should go with all-weather tires(learn more).

Indeed, all-season tires built intent only covers light snow. Moreover, their compound doesn’t work properly under 7 Celcius degrees. 

In my point of view, stiff compound selection doesn’t work well for winter performance. Its stiff compound becomes stiffer on cold days and that causes the loss of traction. Well-siped rubber covers some of this deficiency, though, if I’ll say it works perfectly, I’ll be dishonest.

If you’ll see snow very rarely, this tire can work for you. However, snowstorms(deep snow) and icy grounds aren’t their expertise.

You can also check TireRack’s test report out!

Road Noise

In-Groove Quiet Tracks

Road noise is caused by airflow inside grooves. I’ll keep all-terrain tires apart from this sentence. Lug-type patterns also make some noise. 

Let’s get back to the subject. Bridgestone uses specific technology on this tire. This technology is called in-groove quiet tracks. The idea behind this technology is the break the airflow and reduce airborne noise. When you combine it with optimized pitch sequencing, you’ll have one of the quietest tires on the market.

Bridgestone Turanze QuietTrack is quite like a church mouse.

Comfort

Comfort is Bridgestone’s tires’ weak point. I’m not saying they offer a rough ride. Yet, we’re all experienced stiff rides with these tires. Well, at least at the first couple of hundred miles.

This stiffness is caused by a tough internal structure. So, in my point of view, it totally worth it. The good news, Turanza QuietTrack doesn’t have this issue. It has a strong structure but its rounded contact patch(angled shoulders) reduces its stiffness significantly. Michelin also uses the same design to improve riding comfort. So, it’s proven.

Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack is an exceedingly cozy tire.

Tread Life

I’ve mentioned the stiff compound and highly notched rubber before. The combination of these two actually narrows down Bridgestone QuietTrack’s application range regarding tread life.

First of all, these tires are touring tires. They’re not built for high-speed performance. So, if you’re an aggressive driver, I recommend you to stay away from this tire if you want a decent tread life.

When the fraction that sipes creates and stiff compound merge, it causes over-wearing on aggressive driving. However, these tires have a very satisfying tread life for daily driving.

These tires have solid tread life for long-range and smooth daily driving. However, its tread life is exceedingly damaged by aggressive driving. Please, put this into consideration before making a purchase.

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/

Fuel Efficiency

This is the worst point of this tire. Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack is a heavy and stiff tire. Therefore, most probably, it’ll increase your MPG.

Warranty

Bridgestone offers 80,000 miles treadwear warranty for this product.

Bridgestone’s Warranty Manuel: https://www.tirerack.com/images/pdf/warranty/BS0121.pdf

Sizes

15”16”17”18”19”20”
195/65R15205/55R16205/50R17 XL225/40R18 XL235/40R19 XL245/45R20 XL
205/65R15205/60R16215/45R17225/45R18245/40R19
205/65R16215/50R17 XL225/50R18 XL245/45R19
215/55R16215/55R17235/40R18 XL255/40R19 XL
215/60R16225/45R17235/45R18255/45R19 XL
225/60R16225/50R17235/50R18
225/55R17245/40R18
225/65R17245/45R18
235/45R17245/50R18
235/50R17
235/55R17
235/60R17
245/45R17 XL
245/50R17

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/

Conclusion

Bridgestone Turanca QuietTrack is a solid tire. However, its specific design has some restrictions. You may follow the below points to see if it fits your application or not.

Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
Best forDry and squishy regions + light snow,
performance-oriented vehicle owners
Test Reportvs Crossclimate2 & Assurance ComfortDrive & P7 AS Plus 3
(August 16, 2021)
CategoryGrand Touring All-Season
VehicleSUV, Crossover, sedans, coupes
Weight18 – 33 lbs
Made InUSA
Warranty80,000 Miles
Available Sizes (Rim)15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”
LabelsM+S

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

Fullway HP108 Tires Review

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Fullway HP108 is an dirt-cheap all-season tire that mainly focus on the performance. Due to its wide product range, his tire can be used on passenger cars, CUVs and SUVs. I have to admit that this tire has a charming look. However, buying a tire is similar to marry with someone. Good looking doesn’t mean anything on its own. It should be combined with inner beauty. In our case, inner beauty is the tires’ functionality. Let’s see how functional it is!

Asymmetrical pattern of Fullway HP108
Fullway HP108
Best forPerformance-oriented vehicle owners,
dry and squishy regions
CategoryAll-Season Tire
VehicleCars, trucks, SUVs and CUVs
Available Sizes (Rim)14”, 15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”, 22”, 24”, 26”, 28”
Made InChina
LabelsM+S
Warranty (P-metric)N/A
Warranty (LT Sizes)N/A

As a former Bridgestone engineer, from my standpoint, Fullway HP108 has a decent dry and wet ground performance. Moreover, its hydroplaning capability is huge. Fullway Hp108 provides a quiet and smooth ride. However, its soft rubber doesn’t last too long but is around 40,000 miles. It’s also not usable in winter conditions. I strongly recommend this tire if you have a limited budget and want decent performance and appearance.

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;

Below the table, you can find my favorite tires that I have classified according to your needs.
All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet
NameBest forWorks Best onArticles3PMSFRoad NoiseMileageResponsivenessRiding ComfortWarrantyFuel EconomyWet PerformanceMild WinterSevere Winter

Michelin Crossclimate 2
( Check Price – Test Report )

Year Round Usage & Tread LifeSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivansReviewYesDecentElegantElegantDecent60,000DecentElegantElegantDecent
Michelin Primacy Tour A/S
( Check Price – Test Report )		Everything but severe winter tractionSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsReviewNoElegantElegantElegantElegant45,000 – 55,000DecentElegantAverageFairy Well
Bridgestone WeatherPeak
( Check Price – Test Report )		Smooth & quiet 4 season drivingSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivansReviewYesElegantDecentElegantElegant70,000ElegantDecentElegantAverage
Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus
( Check Price – Test Report )		Great all-round run-flat tireSUV, CUV, Sedans, CoupesReviewNoAverageExcellentExcellentExcellent65,000AverageExcellentDecentAverage
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
( Check Price – Test Report )		4-Season performance-driven ridingSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsReviewYesElegantDecentElegantElegant50,000DecentElegantElegantAverage
Vredestein HiTrac All-Season
( Check Price –Test Report )		Year round performance with great handlingSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsNoDecentDecentElegantDecent70,000DecentElegantDecentAverage
Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3
( Check Price – Test Report )		Great all-round performance + mild winterSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsReviewNoElegantElegantElegantElegant70,000ElegantDecentDecentAverage
Nokian WRG4
( Check Price )		Traction focused 4 season drivingSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivansReviewYesDecentDecentDecentElegant65,000AverageElegantElegantDecent
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
( Check Price –Test Report )		Year-round traction + handlingSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans–YesAverageDecentElegantElegant60,000AverageElegantElegantAverage
Firestone WeatherGrip
( Check Price –Test Report )		Winter-focused 4 season drivingSedans, coupes, crossoversReviewYesAverageFairy WellAverageDecent65,00Fairy WellAverageElegantElegant
BF Goodrich Advantage Control
( Check Price –Test Report )		Quiet & smooth 3 season traction + light snowSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsReviewNoDecentDecentElegantDecent65,000 – 75,000ElegantDecentAveragePoor
Kumho Crugen HP71
( Check Price – Test Report )		Decent all-round performance + light snowCUV, SUVReviewNoAverageAverageDecentDecent65,000DecentDecentDecentFairy Well
Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra
(Check Price – Test Report )		Long lasting performance for squishy regionsCrossovers, SUVs, light trucksReviewNoDecentDecentDecentDecent70,000DecentElegantDecentFairy Well
Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring AS
(Check Price)		Affordable 3 season tractionSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsReviewNoAverageAverageDecentDecent70,000DecentAverageFairy WellPoor
Goodyear Assurance All-Season
( Check Price – Test Report )		Affordable all-round 3 season + light snow performanceSedans, minivansReviewNoDecentDecentDecentDecent65,000DecentDecentAverageFairy Well
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife
( Check Price – Test Report )		Longevitiy focused 3 season traction + light snowSedans, coupes, crossovers, minivansReviewNoDecentElegantElegantElegant85,000ElegantDecentAveragePoor
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
( Check Price – Test Report )		Comfort-focused 3 season traction + light snowSedans, coupes, crossovers, minivansReviewNoElegantDecentElegantElegant80,000ElegantElegantDecentFairy Well
Goodyear Assurance ComfortDrive
(Check Price – Test Report )		Above average all-round performanceSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsReviewNoDecentElegantElegantElegant60,000AverageElegantDecentAverage
Michelin Defender T+H
(Check Price – Test Report )		Efficiency focused 3 season performanceSedans, coupes, crossoversvs Crossclimate 2NoDecentDecentDecentDecent80,000ElegantDecentFairy WellPoor
BF Goodrich Advantage T/A Sport
( Check Price – Test Report )		Long lasting 4 season performance + handlingSedans, coupes, crossovers–NoAverageDecentDecentDecent60,000 – 70,000AverageDecentDecentFairy Well
Continental TrueContact Tour
( Check Price – Test Report )		Smooth & long-lasting 3 season performance + light snowSedans, coupes, crossovers–NoDecentDecentDecentDecent70,000 – 80,000DecentElegantAverageFairy Well
Yokohama Avid Ascend LX
( Check Price – Test Report )		Long-lasting & responsive 4 season performanceSedans, coupes, crossovers, minivansNoDecentElegantElegantElegant85,000ElegantDecentDecentFairy Well
Laufenn S Fit AS
(Check Price)		Long-lasting sporty drivingSUV, CUV, Sedans, CoupesReviewNoDecentDecentExcellentDecent45,000DecentDecentAveragePoor

Depending on your needs, the below article might help;

Table of Contents

Dry Performance

Dry performance can be evaluated under two different dimensions for performance tires. Handling and dry traction. Let’s evaluate them one by one.

Handling

Handling is the most important feature of the performance tire. These tires have a high-speed index and are generally used on high-velocity vehicles. However, Fullway HP108 can be used on different vehiclesç

Handling is mostly about the inner structure and treads pattern design. When I see its pattern for the first time, I was pretty sure that I should evaluate the handling under two different dimensions.

Steering Response,

Steering response shows how communitive your tire is. In this case, the tread pattern is the key. 

Due to its continuous center rib and wide shoulder blocks, Fullway HP108 provides a decent steering response. This kinda means that it’s a good fit for sedans and coupes. Moreover, its high load index sizes are suitable for vintage vehicle owners who want a fancy look.

Cornering Stability,

Cornering stability is the ability of tires to maintain their shape during high-speed turns. This metric is especially important for high-weight vehicles.

Cornering stability is the weak point of this tire. Well, this isn’t an extreme issue for sedans, coupes, or lightweight CUVs. Yet, I don’t recommend this tire for a large SUV.

Due to its thin and relatively thin sidewalls, Fullway HP108 has some stability issues on large vehicles. Though worth reminding, this issue occurs at high velocity. For this reason, if you’re not an aggressive driver, you can confidently mount these tires and have fun.

Dry Grip

Dry grip isn’t an issue for performance tires. Due to their soft compounds and asymmetrical tread design, they grip the dry surfaces with ease. However, sometimes, all-season performance tires fall short since they also need water evacuation capability.

Well, in my point of view, Fullway HP108 has a well-optimized contact pitch. To be fair, this is my favorite design on performance tires. It looks like Fullway preferred to notches outer ribs and shoulders instead of the center rib.

Since the tire has a fluffy compound, this design works very well on dry grounds. 

Fullway HP108 is a decent dry ground tire. I strongly recommend it if you have a limited budget.

Wet Performance

Low profile sizes looks pretty!

Wet performance is a must for all-season tires. However, it’s hard to reach for all-season tires. Due to their pattern design, they sometimes struggle to throw the water out. For this reason, you might face hydroplaning from time to time.

Well, Fullway HP108 is an all-season performance tire. Therefore, it mostly focuses on high-speed performance instead of low-speed traction.

For this reason, I’m going to evaluate the wet performance under two different layers. Wet traction and hydroplaning resistance.

Wet Grip

A wet grip is important for starting and stopping. In this case, the compound stiffness and siping density are the game-changers.

So, the most important metric is compound stiffness. In this case, Fullway HP108’s compound has a 380 UTQG rating. 700 is the maximum UTQG number for an average wet traction performance. The tires above this figure are too stiff for wet traction. Yet, the issue can be solved with a highly notched rubber.

In our case, the UTQG rating is exceedingly well for decent wet traction. However, the siping density is too low. For this reason, you may feel a minor delay or spinning before the tire is heated up.

Fullway HP108 has decent wet traction. However, it reaches its best after getting heated.

Hydroplaning Resistance

Hydroplaning resistance is the water evacuation capability of the tire. This feature is highly vital for high-speed wet performance. If the tire keeps the water inside of the tread, it loses contact with the ground, and aquaplaning occurs.

Due to its three large and one small circumferential grooves, it can evacuate the water with ease. That’s the key to solid hydroplaning resistance. Moreover, the tire has half ‘U’grooves that are going through the open shoulder blocks. These grooves throw the water out perfectly at high speeds.

Fullway HP108 is a trustworthy tire regarding hydroplaning resistance. You can confidently use it at high speed and under the pouring rain.

Winter Performance

There is no way that this tire can perform in winter conditions. It has a lack of siping. Moreover, even though its rubber is soft, all-season tire rubber doesn’t perform under 7 Celcius degrees.

The tire can handle mild winter conditions, it’s suitable for climates with 2-10 days of snow per year. Yet, if you see severe winter conditions so often, this isn’t a tire for you. Its tread pattern is way much straight for decent winter performance.

Off-Road Performance

First of all, this isn’t an all-terrain tire. Hence, it’s not capable to do off-roading. However, its fluffy compound and a good amount of void area on the tread can handle the mild off-road.

So, what is the mild off-road? Mild off-road contains dirt and gravel. Fullway HP108 can handle both. Though worth reminding, its weak sidewalls most probably won’t handle shard rock damages. Hence, you better stay away from the gravel.

Fullway HP108 can handle dirt. Yet, here is where its off-road capability stops.

Road Noise

Fullway HP108 is also available on low profile sizes

Road noise is related to the void area ratio. Especially in the center section. In that case, Fullway HP108 has a meh design. Its void area is less than most all-season tires. However, its shoulders are a bit stiffer. More importantly, its notches getting wider with wearing. Hence, its noise level might increase with time.

Fullway HP108 isn’t a vocal tire. However, it’s not quite like a church mouse. Well, the noise level is perfect for this price level. No worries.

Riding Quality

Comfort is related to the internal structure. However, I couldn’t find any information about its internal structure. Well, I didn’t surprise because that’s the reason this tire is cheap. Cheap brand manufacturers cut the cost from the internal structure.

So, the only information I have it has a thin and flexible sidewall. That means, the tire can flex enough over the bumps. For this reason, Fullway HP108 offers a cozy ride.

Tread Life

Fullway HP108 has a fluffy compound. As far as I see from its design, Fullway is aware of the low durability of their tire. Therefore, they keep the siping on a low level even though they release this tire as an all-season tire.

I don’t expect too much from them. Yet, getting 40,000 miles isn’t a dream. In fact, 40,000 miles is the target for a PriorityTire.

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

Fullway doesn’t offer any treadwear warranty for this product. That’s kinda prof of its poor tread life.

Conclusion

I recommend you evaluate this tire as a price/performance product. Otherwise, you won’t be satisfied with any feature of this tire.

Fullway HP108
Best forPerformance-oriented vehicle owners,
dry and squishy regions
CategoryAll-Season Tire
VehicleCars, trucks, SUVs and CUVs
Available Sizes (Rim)14”, 15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”, 22”, 24”, 26”, 28”
Made InChina
LabelsM+S
Warranty (P-metric)N/A
Warranty (LT Sizes)N/A

I recommend you take the below points into consideration.

  • Its price is half of the competition. Hence, it beats the competition
  • The tire looks fancy
  • The tire offers decent performance

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

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

Best All-Weather Tires for Snow

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What is the best all-season tire for snow has plenty of answers. All answers lead to the same place, all-weather tires. But what are the best all-weather tires for snow?

All-weather tires are often indistinguishable from all-season tires. Even so, they are very similar, however, they meet different customer expectations. In this article, as a former Bridgestone engineer, I will explain everything you need to know about all-weather tires and share my ‘Top-6’ picks with you. Let’s begin!

The 3pmsf marking is like a litmus for good and bad all season tires in snow.

What are All-Weather Tires?

All-weather tires are the evolved versions of all-season tires. While all-season tires only perform over 7 degrees Celcius, all-weather tires also perfrom perfectly in winter conditions.

All-weather tires can be located somewhere between winter and all-season tires. Therefore, they have common features with both of them. For instance, they can grip like winter tires but their tread lasts longer. Well, obviously, they have high-tech and specific compounds.

The all-weather tire concept showed up with the lack of all-season tires’ winter performance. So, they should perform perfectly in winter conditions. While I was making this list, I’ve put this one also into consideration. Therefore, tires in this list are also ‘Best All-Weather Tires for Snow‘.

Note: All tires on this list have at least an 8 out of 10 rating regarding any feature(Wet, dry, etc.). So, cons don’t mean they fail but get 8 points out of 10.

Bridgestone Weatherpeak - Best for SUV

Bridgestone WeatherPeak, the latest addition to the all-weather tire lineup, is designed to cater to a wide range of vehicles, including SUVs, crossovers, sedans, coupes, and minivans. Bridgestone, a company renowned for its commitment to quality, took a patient and observant approach before introducing this innovative tire to the market. They closely monitored feedback on all-weather tires from various brands and pinpointed a common challenge: ride comfort and road noise. Now, let’s delve into the improvements they’ve made to address these issues.

WeatherPeak provides excellent traction no matter what your condition is
Bridgestone WeatherPeak
Best forQuiet & smooth highway driving,
long-lasting rubber,
slush and light snow traction,
squishy regions,
ProsComfortable & quiet drive,
Wet traction,
Slush traction,
Snow traction
ConsNot a best tire if decent winter traction isn’t your priority
VehicleSedans,
Crossovers,
SUVs,
Minivans
Available Sizes15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”
Made InUS,
Mexico,
Costa Rica
Labels3PMSF
Warranty70,000 miles

Drawing from my background as a former Bridgestone engineer, I can confidently affirm that Bridgestone WeatherPeak stands as an outstanding tire choice if you’re seeking the perfect blend of exceptional winter performance and a tranquil, smooth ride on the highway. Its design, featuring angled blocks and open shoulder blocks, makes it particularly well-suited for regions with less-than-ideal road conditions. Additionally, Bridgestone WeatherPeak boasts a robust rubber composition that significantly extends its tread life.

It’s important to note that this tire falls into the all-weather category. Compared to traditional non-3PMSF (Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake) all-season tires, you might notice a slight increase in noise levels, but this is a minor trade-off for the heightened dependability it provides in diverse weather conditions

Michelin Crossclimate2 - Stay Safe Side Pick

Crossclimate2 is Michelin’s unique all-weather tire. I gave that beast to first place due to its wide application range and its specific design that allows performing smoothly at high velocity. It can be used on coupes, sedans, SUVs, and CUVs. It’s my stay on the safe side pick for this list.

Crossclimate 2 is the highest-rated tire in the market

Pros

As a former Bridgestone engineer, from my standpoint, Michelin Crossclimate 2 is all-round tire that at least gets 9 out of 10 for each evaluation criteria. This reliable tire can handle wet ground with ease due to its V-shaped tread pattern. Furthermore, its solid center section decreases its steering response time. Lastly but most crucially, it’s a beast in mild even in severe winter conditions. It can almost fully contact the ground due to its very well-siped but perfectly optimized tread pattern. Hence, it can perfrom even under the hardest winter conditions like icy innercity roads or untouched packed snow. 

Cons

Despite specific features, it has 2 weak points. Firstly, it’s niggardly noisy. Secondly, it might hurt your MPG a bit. These cons are caused by its huge traction and grip capability. However, I’m pretty sure that these little deficiencies won’t bother you at all. Moreover, it’s totally worth sacrificing for its massive pros.

In case you need a detailed review –> Michelin Crossclimate 2 Review

Most Common Question: I’ve received numerous inquiries from individuals struggling to make a decision between Bridgestone Weatherpeak and Michelin CrossClimate 2. In response, I’ve crafted a comprehensive comparative article titled ‘Bridgestone Weatherpeak vs. Michelin CrossClimate 2.’ These two options stand out as the top all-weather tires currently available in the market, and they come at similar price points. Both come with their own set of advantages and drawbacks. That’s why I strongly recommend consulting this comparison before making your final choice.

Nokian WRG4 - Beast

WRG 4 is a Nokian’s all-weather tire. Nokian is a manufacturer that is known for its highly successful winter tires. Well, that’s expected from a manufacturer that faces to hardest winter conditions for 10 months in a year. Due to its unique tread design and high-tech freezing durable rubber, it’s my favorite pick on this list.

Nokian WRG4's asymmetrical pattern looks dope and offers high grip capability

Pros

Nokian WRG4 is a monster on wet due to its wide-open shoulders and asymmetric tread pattern. If you need a solid tire for pouring, I kindly ask you to stop reading now and go on with Nokian WRG4. Its unique compound helps it to grip even in slippery conditions. Moreover, this fluffy compound makes you feel like driving over cotton. Lastly, its very well-siped and asymmetric tread helps it to hold to the road even in the hardest winter conditions.

Cons

Nokian WRG4 is a perfect tire for those who need traction. Yet, if you need a fuel-efficient and long-lasting tire, it’s not suitable for you. Due to its intensely notched rubber, its rolling resistance is sky-high. Well, it’ll hurt your MPG. The other weak point is tread life. Fluffy compound brings a disadvantage this time and its compound wears a bit faster than Michelin Crossclimate2.

You can click here to reach Nokian WRG4’s detailed review! 

Vredestein Quatrac Pro

Vredestein Quatrac Pro is another all-weather tire that is built by a Dutch manufacturer. Quatrac Pro has also a wide application range like Nokian WRG4 have. This tire can be used on sedans, coupes, SUVs, and CUVs. It’s known for premium light-snow traction capability. I recommend this tire for short and not a deuce of harsh winter seasons.

Vredestein Quatrac Pro is available in most sizes, and speed ratings

Pros

Vredestein Quatrac Pro is the budget-friendly pick on this list. This tire has highly capable of griping wet and light snow. Due to its double-steel belt structure, it has solid handling ability. Quatrac Pro’s symmetric pattern makes it a good choice for low MPG lovers. This feature is hard to reach for all-season tires. Lastly, its fluffy rubber makes it one of the quietest and coziest tires on this list.

Cons

In return for a fluffy compound, Vredestein Quatrac Pro’s tread life is limited. Furthermore, its only rib-type pattern decreases its traction ability on deep snow. Its wide circumferential grooves help it to evacuate water but they’re a bit wider for massive ice performance. Even though Vredestein says it has a low void ratio, it falls short of ice. Thus, its icy surface performance is highly limited. 

Firestone Weathergrip

Firestone Weathergrip(review) is another special all-weather tire. In fact, it’s my second favorite pick after Michelin Crossclimate 2. Its design is almost aggressive as winter tires. So, if you also care about aggressive appearance, here is your tire. However, this aggressive look package consists of some bad attributes for it. 

Firestone Weathergrip is though but a bit noisy tire

Pros

Firestone Weathergrip has extremely high traction ability. Due to its lug type and asymmetric pattern, it can perform smoothly on deep snow. Moreover, its highly notched rubber perfrom perfectly in squishy conditions. Due to its solid but divided center rib, it’s massive handling capability.

Cons

Even though Firestone Weathergrip has the highest grip ability among competitors, its aggressive pattern makes it very noisy. Moreover, lug-type patterns always consume more gasoline. Therefore, it’s not fuel-efficient at all. Lastly, its void area ratio is too high for good performance on the ice. Yet, its pattern covers it up a bit. So, its icy ground performance isn’t that bad but average.

Goodyear Assurance Weatherready

Goodyear Assurance Weatherready is a grand touring tire that is dedicated to severe winter conditions. Goodyear made a small difference on their all-season tires and create this beast. When you view it closely, you can clearly see its inner ribs and shoulders pointing in other directions. That feature increases its gripping ability but what for?

Assurance WeatherReady is a slightly noisy tire. However, the rest of its features are first quality

Pros

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady has huge massive and wet traction. Due to its 3D TredLock Technology Blades tech, it stays stable while cornering. Unlike most tires on this list, its winter capability covers ice also. Regarding riding quality, it’s also alpha plus. Its very well optimized(between soft and stiff) compound increases its gripping ability while don’t sacrifice tread life.

Cons

There’s nothing much I can talk about cons. Well, I have to admit that its pattern design will make it a bit noisy for sure. Yet, this noise won’t be intolerable. Another weak point of this design is increasing MPG. This type of design increases the frictional force which means an increase in rolling resistance.

Specs

Michelin Crossclimate 2Vredestein Quatrac ProNokian WRG4Firestone WeatherGripGoodyear Assurance WeatherReady
CategoryGrand Touring All-WeatherGrand Touring All-WeatherGrand Touring All-WeatherGrand Touring All-WeatherGrand Touring All-Weather
VehiclePassenger Car/Minivan/SUVPassenger Car/Minivan/SUVPassenger Car/Minivan/SUVPassenger Car/Minivan/SUVPassenger Car/Minivan/SUV
Available Sizes (Rim)16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”17”, 18”, 19”, 20”, 21”, 22”14”, 15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”
Made InUSANetherlandsFinlandUSAUSA
Warranty60,000 Miles50,000 Miles65,000 Miles65,000 Miles60,000 Miles
Severe Snow Rated (3PMSF)Yes (3PMSF)Yes (3PMSF)Yes (3PMSF)Yes (3PMSF)Yes (3PMSF)

Winter vs All-Weather Tires

Winter TiresAll-Weather Tires
Have a better gripHave a longer wear life
Have a 3PMSFHave a 3PMSF
Provide smoother rideProvide better MPG
Wear quickly above 7 degrees CelciusLasts longer
Can handle below 7 degrees CelciusCan handle below and above 7 degrees Celcius
Can perform on mild and severe winterCan handle mild winter conditions and warm conditions

Winter and all-weather tires are very similar to each other. However, they are different due to their built intention.

While all-weather tires can handle mild winter conditions and don’t have a handicap in warm conditions, winter tires can handle mild and severe winter conditions but have a huge deficiency in warm weather (above 7 degrees Celcius).

All-Season vs All-Weather Tires

All-Season TiresAll-Weather Tires
Can handle above 7 degrees CelciusCan handle below and above 7 degrees Celcius
Can perfrom on warm, dry and wet conditionsCan handle mild winter conditions also
Have a longer wear lifeHave a better grip
Might have M+SHave a 3PMSF
Provide better MPGProvide smoother ride

Shortly, all-season tires are built for warm, dry, and wet conditions. Substances of their compound might disintegrate under 7 degrees Celcius. For this reason, they slide and wear faster in freezing weather conditions. 

All-weather tires, on the other hand, can perform in dry, wet, warm, and most crucially mild winter conditions. However, they sacrifice a couple of features while improving their winter performance. You can check the below table for detailed information.

Who Makes the Best All-Weather Tires?

In my point of view, the best all-weather tire makers are Nokian and Vredestein. These two European manufacturers have a long and successful history with all-weather tires. I have to admit that cold weather conditions in their country give them a huge advantage in that case.

If you don’t feel confident with these two then you can go with Michelin tires. They are great in this category too like any other tire category.

How Long do All-Weather Tires Last?

All-weather tires last longer than winter and less than all-season tires. While all-season tires last between 50,000 and 85,000 miles, that number decrease to 35,000 miles for a winter tire.

In summary, you might expect between 45,000 and 75,000 miles of wear life from all-weather tires.

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/

Conclusion

These are my top 6 all-weather tires. This list can be expended with tires like Toyo Celcius or Yokohama Avid Ascend GT if you don’t care much about your comfort. However, the below list can help you to pick the best one for yourself.

If you have any further questions, please leave them below. Worth reminding you that, some of the tires in this list have SUV versions. If you have a big vehicle, you should take them into the consideration.