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Our Ratings of tires are based on a variety of handling, braking, and safety-related tests performed by our engineers, as well as tread-life tests. From our exhaustive tests, we report which perform and hold up best. - We look for:
- Wet & dry braking
- Hydroplaning
- Handling
- Tread life
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Our engineers test hundreds of tires each year. See which car, truck, and winter tires perform best in our tests based on performance, safety, and tread wear.
Tire buying guide
A vehicle's tires play a crucial role in a car's safety, so it's important to look for trouble signs such as worn treads, cracks, or bulges. If you are in the market to replace your tires, our tire buyer's guide will help you choose the right tire for your budget and needs.
Tire safety
Tires are an important part of your car's safety. See our safety advice to determine when to replace and what to look for.
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Car owners need to replace their tires a few times over the life of a typical vehicle. Despite advances in longer-lasting
tires, actual tread life will vary by car type, tire type (such as all-season or high-performance), driving aggressiveness,
and even road and weather conditions. Consumer Reports provides in-depth tire test Ratings of more than 16 major brands of replacement tires sold nationally. Look for tires that
do well in our tests for braking, handling, and resistance to hydroplaning. If you're looking for information about car tires,
truck tires or winter tires, Consumer Reports is your best resource. Use our tire buying guide to learn about the tire types and the tire features that are most important
to consider. We also provide Ratings and recommendations for the best all-season tires, all-terrain tires, performance tires,
and ultra-performance tires.
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