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Tire Replacement -
1. Performance All-Season Tires
These tires are available in H- and V-speed rating.
The H- and V-speed rated tires are popular on newer vehicles.
Emphasis is on handling and corner-grip (but it has a shorter tread life).
These popular tires come with S- and T-speed ratings.
The S- and T-speed ratings are standard on many sedans and minivans.
They handle most conditions including dry- and wet pavement and light- to moderate snow.
The emphasis is on a comfortable, quiet ride, predictable handling, and long tread life.
This is a good choice for most drivers - except for severe winters.
3. Ultra High-Performance All-Season Tires
These tires are available in the highest speed ratings of ZR with W- and Y sub-ratings.
These are for high levels of dry- and wet grip and handling (but give up on light-duty winter traction).
Offers a stiffer ride, shorter tread life ( has a higher price than regular tires).
It is a good choice for sporty sedans and coupes.
4. Ultra High-Performance Summer Tires
These tires are available in the highest speed ratings of ZR with sub-speed rating of W- and Y.
This is for ultimate dry- and wet grip and handling.
This often gives a stiff ride, has a short- tread life, and on a higher price.
It is not suited for cold, winter temperatures.
It is commonly found on sports cars
These tires are designed for light trucks.
They are commonly used on SUV's and light duty pickups.
They handle most conditions including dry- and wet pavement and light- to moderate snow.
The emphasis is on a comfortable quiet ride, predictable handling, and long tread.
These tires are designed for light trucks.
These are commonly used on SUV's and light duty pickups.
The have aggressive tread pattern intended for use on-road and in moderate off-road conditions.
Designed to handle most conditions including dry- and wet pavement and light- to moderate snow.
7. Winter Tires
The tread has biting edges for better grip on snow and ice.
It has softer rubber that is flexible in extremely cold temperatures.
May not grip well on clear roads and tend to wear more quickly.
(Should be removed on moderate winter driving conditions. Identified by a mountain and snowflake symbol on the sidewall. Use four winter tires for better handling and braking grip.)
These tires come in rating of H- and higher for cars that use performance tire in warmer months.
Has higher levels of snow- and ice grip for handling and cornering (but tend to wear-out faster).
These tires are designed for light trucks.
They have a tread with biting edges for better grip on snow and ice.
Has a softer rubber compound that remains flexible in extremely cold temperatures.
(Use winter tires for balanced handling and optimum grip for braking in wintry conditions).
KELLY TIRES
Kelly Passenger Tires:
Performance All-Season e.g. Charger GT
Passenger All-Season e.g. Explorer Plus
Kelly Light Truck/SUV Tires:
Highway All-Season, e.g., Safari Signature
On-/Off-Road All-Terrain, e.g., Safari ATR LT
YOKOHAMA TIRES
Yokohama Passenger Tires:
Max Performance Summer, e.g,. Advan Sport
Ultra High Performance Summer, e.g., Advan A13C
High Performance Summer, e.g., Advan A11A
Ultra High Performance All-Season, e.g., Advan A32A
High Performance All-Season, e.g., Avid H4S/V4S
Standard Touring All-Season, e.g., Avid Touring
Passenger All-Season, e.g., Avid C33
Performance Winter, e.g., AV S
WinterStudless Ice & Snow, e.g., Ice Guard IG20
Yokohama Light Truck/SUV Tires:
Street/Sport Truck All-Season, e.g., Parada X
Highway All Season,e.g,. Geolandar GS1A
On-/Off-Road All-Terrain, e.g., Geolandar A/T G012
Off-Road Maximum Traction, e.g, Geolandar M/T Plus
Light Truck/SUV Studless Ice & Snow, e.g., Geolandar IGS1V
GOODYEAR TIRES
Goodyear Passenger Tires:
Max Performance Summer, e.g., Eagle F1 GS-D3
Ultra High Performance Summer, e.g. Eagle F1 GS
Grand Touring Summer e.g. Excellence RDF
Ultra-High Performance All-Season e.g. Eagle GTHigh Performance All-Season, e.g.Eagle RS-A
Performance All-Season, e.g. Eagle GT II
Grand Touring All-Season, e.g., Assurance Fuel Max
Standard Touring All Season, e.g., Eagle L S
Passenger All-Season, e.g. Assurance ComforTred
Performance Winter, e.g. Eagle Ultra Grip GVV2
Studless Ice & Snow, e.g., Ultra Grip Ice WRT
Studdable Winter, e.g, Ultra Grip Winter
Goodyear Light Truck/SUV Tires:
Street/Sport Truck Summer, e.g. Wranger F1
Highway Rib Summer, e.g. Cargo G26
Trailer Service, e.g. Custom High Miler
Street/Sport Truck All-Season, e.g Fortera SL
Highway All-Season, e.g., Assurance C S FuelMax
On-/Off-Road All-Terrain, e.g. Wrangler AT/S
Off-Road Maximum Traction e.g. Wranger MT/R W/KevlarLight Truck/SUV Studdable, e.g. Ultra Grip Ice WRTSUVLight Truck/SUV Studless, e.g., Ultra Grip SUV
Bridgestone | Continental | Cooper | Goodyear | Hankook | Kumho | Michelin | Pirelli | Yokohama
There are more than 16 major brands of replacement tires sold nationally. Listed below are some of the major tire companies - and the brands they manufacture.
Bridgestone, Goodyear, and Michelin are the top brands of tires sold in the U.S. Continental, Pirelli, Sumitomo, Yokohama, Hankook, Cooper, and Kumho finish out the top 10. Beyond that, Toyo, Maxxis, Nokian, and many others also sell tires in North America.
1. Bridgestone -
Bridgestone Tire Operations has its headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee. The corporation manufactures and markets Bridgestone, Firestone, Dayton, and Fuzion tires, among other associate brands.
2. Continental -
Continental is fourth place in sales - behind Goodyear, Bridgestone, and Michelin. Still, it offers a full complement of original and replacement tires. This Germany-based corporation is also a top supplier of brake systems and various vehicle components. Its headquarters is located in Lancaster County, South Carolina. The company sells the Continental and General tire brands.
3. Cooper -
The company is one of the few independent tire manufacturers in the country. The company is based in Findlay, Ohio. Cooper Tires offers a full array of tires, including the Avon, Mastercraft, and Starfire brands.
4. Goodyear -
Goodyear is one of the leading tire manufacturers in the world. Based in Akron, Ohio, Goodyear is a major supplier of original and replacement tires and sells tires for most applications. Founded in 1898, Goodyear owns the Dunlop and Kelly-Springfield brands of tires sold in the United States.
5. Hankook -
This Korean corporation has its headquarters in Wayne, New Jersey, and a technical center in Akron, Ohio. Hankook is the original equipment on several foreign and domestic auto nameplates. It also offers a complete line of replacement tires to fit most domestic cars and light trucks.
6. Kumho -
This Korean tire maker is one of the top 10 tire manufacturers in the world. Kumho offers a full array of car and light truck tires. Their tires are noted for excellent value and good all-weather performance.
7. Michelin -
This French company has its headquarters in Greenville, South Carolina. As a global tire maker, it offers tires for nearly all applications. In North America, it owns the BFGoodrich and Uniroyal brands. Michelin tires generally perform impressively in all-weather tests and offer many models with low rolling resistance and long tread life.
8. Pirelli -
Pirelli is based in Milan, Italy, and it has a U.S. manufacturing plant in Rome, Georgia. Pirelli caters to the high-end market with tires commonly found on luxury and sports cars. It has a stronger presence in Europe than in the United States, and yet Pirelli offers a full line of replacement tire models to fit most cars and light trucks sold in North America. It is an original equipment supplier to the domestic car manufacturers on selected car models. Pirelli tires impress with their dry- and wet- grip and handling.
9. Yokohama -
The Yokohama headquarters is in Southern California. Targeting performance enthusiasts, Yokohama tires place emphasis on handling and dry and wet grip.
