Best All-Season Tires for 2022

Michelin’s Crossclimate2 tires are rated number one out of all 57 of Tire Rack’s Grand Touring All-Season options. Known for providing excellent performance and ride comfort in a durable package, the Crossclimate2 is a top choice for drivers of sedans, coupes, wagons, crossovers and SUVs looking for confident performance on dry, wet or even lightly snow-covered pavement.

Michelin’s advanced tread pattern helps tune out noise, and many owners comment on the smooth and quiet ride. A small percentage of reviews indicate that at highway speeds of 70 miles-per-hour or more, the tire’s centering is a bit vague or imprecise compared to other brands, but that could also be due to other issues with their vehicles. The Crossclimate2 earned ratings of 9.5 for wet road performance and 9.4 for dry performance on Tire Rack’s 10-point scale, but most drivers say they wouldn’t recommend going too far off-road. Traction in snow for acceleration, turning and braking is impressive for an all-season tire, though some drivers saw a decrease in fuel economy when compared to their vehicle’s original tires.

Bridgestone’s Turanza Quiettrack tires are rated “excellent” by drivers for providing superior wet and dry road performance, exceptional ride comfort, and commendable treadwear longevity. The Turanza Quiettrack is proven to increase safety in inclement weather but, like most all-season tires, it lacks the traction to reliably trudge through deep snow. That’s especially true if the snow is packed down and already slippery. 

The Turanza Quiettrack is luxury-focused and Tire Rack’s testing has proven this tire as one of the leaders in all-season on-road refinement. Note that a handful of drivers, after around 30,000 or more miles of driving, reported a decline in the overall ride comfort, however it is difficult to determine the cause. Many varied factors such as tire pressure, wheel alignment and driving style can affect tire performance after that kind of mileage.

Firestone’s Weathergrip tires combine the company’s Hydro-Grip tread technology and full-depth groves to cut through water and resist hydroplaning. High-density zig-zag sipes and interlocking grooves provide also dependable traction in slippery conditions. Drivers boast a confident and comfortable ride all season long, even in the heaviest downpours. 

The Weathergrip is not far off from a winter tire, which is good and bad. This tire is reported to feel planted and grippy around corners or during quick maneuvers in the rain or snow, but can make a car’s steering feels heavy delay responses. Those are traits shared with dedicated winter tires, but these attributes will be most noticeable to spirited drivers who are used to summer performance rubber. Though the ride quality is still good compared to competing tire brands, some drivers complain about a little extra road noise, but that is a typical trade off if you’re looking for a tire with truly optimal wet-weather traction. 

If you’re wanting a tire that’s decent in both summer and highly capable in winter, Goodyear’s Assurance WeatherReady fits the bill. Better in snow than the usual all-season tire, Goodyear’s Weather Reactive Technology utilizes center 3D Tredlock Technology Blades and outboard tread ribs for stable cornering and braking in slippery conditions. High levels of grip are maintained as the treads wear with Goodyear’s Evolving Traction Grooves. Drivers reported that their tires have worn down to the low tread indicators as soon as 40,000 miles, but these tires come with a 6-year, 60,000-mile warranty.

After a 1,000-mile break in period, the Assurance WeatherReady tires offer straight-line tracking at highway and freeway speeds. Summertime and warm roads can cause extra road noise and a rougher ride, which is the tradeoff when you opt for a tire with superior traction on wet, slushy or snowy roads. Dry traction on gravel or dirt roads leaves something to be desired and can set off your vehicle’s traction control. 

Out of over 3,409,000 miles reported, Tire Rack customers rate Continental’s True Contact Tour tire as one of the best in standard touring all-season tires. With an 80,000-mile (T- and H-speed rated) or 70,000-mile (V-speed rated) lifespan, the overall value of the True Contact Tour is hard to beat. 

This tire’s rubber compound is designed to aid in tread life and fuel efficiency while providing sure-footed traction and responsive handling in dry, wet or light snow conditions. Continental’s Comfort Ride technology offers an underlayer beneath the tread to isolate and block vibrations, but the tire will still project more road noise than summer tires, which typically feature less siping and smoother tread blocks. When driving on wet roads, the True Contact’s wide, circumferential grooves prevent hydroplaning. Continental’s Silane additives enhance traction in slippery conditions, however if you regularly drive through heavy snowfall, a quality snow tire or the GoodYear Assurance WeatherReady tires mentioned above are better bets.