8 of the BEST SUV Tyres For 2021 - Tested and Rated

What are the best SUV tyres for 2021 for medium size SUV and crossover type vehicles?

To find out, I test eight of the most popular suv tyres in 235/55 R18, and a budget suv tyre, in the dry, wet, gravel, grass, comfort, noise and rolling resistance to find out which is the best SUV tyre for your own driving circumstances.

The tyres included in this video are:

Avon ZX7
BFGoodrich Advantage SUV
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV
Hankook Ventus S1 Evo3 SUV
Michelin Primacy 4
Nokian WetProof SUV
Uniroyal Rainsport 5
Vredestein Ultrac Satin
WestLake SU318 HT

I spoke with Bridgestone, Continental, Dunlop and Pirelli when arranging this test and they all declined to be involved, mostly due to their current product in this segment being dated and new tyres due any day now. I also spoke with Kumho, Toyo and Yokohama but they declined with no reason.

This tyre test video will tell you what suv tyre has the best grip in the dry, wet, has the lowest fuel use (rolling resistance), best off road traction / grip on damp grass, gravel, what tyre is the most comfortable for your crossover / SUV.

Vehicles which this size applies to are vehicles such as BMW X3, BMW X5, Audi Q3, Volvo XC40 / XC60, Audi A8, Citroen C4 Aircross, VW Tiguan, Jeep Compass, Kia Sportage, Mercedes Benz EQA, GLA, S Class, Nissan Qashqai and many more.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:38 Tyres on Test
1:08 Dry Testing
1:54 Wet Testing
4:33 Comfort and Noise
6:01 Off Road Testing (Grass and Gravel)
7:58 Overall Results

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😊Before you all ask, I did speak to Bridgestone, Continental, Dunlop and Pirelli when arranging this test, however they all declined to be involved, mostly due to their current product line in this sector being old and a new one is round the corner. I also spoke to Kumho, Toyo and Yokohama, who declined but gave no reasons.

Don't forget to head over to www.tyrereviews.com and leave a review for your own tyres :)

[jamesinoregon]

Yet again, the most comprehensive, scientific and fun tire analysis reviews available anywhere in every type of media. If there were youtube awards for "Best of category" you would win for 2019, 2020 and 2021! Bravo!

[karlrod]

Many, many thanks for the review. I was waiting for it for a long time! Bridgestone, Continental, Dunlop and Pirelli, they loose at the end, as we cannot compare them, so many of us wont take them into account.

[DanLMH]

You're churning these videos out recently, good work!

[jpch]

Love the Volkswagen Tiguan, for a crossover it handles really well and is very comfortable. I was very impressed with some brands of tires I usually disregard to perform this well. Thank you, awesome test.

[Terrier]

Bought GoodYear EfficientGrip 2 for my Suzuki Vitara 2016 this year. Excellent tyre! Can’t compare with the stock Continental EcoContact 5 which were done after 30 000 km (4 seasons). Much quieter and even the fuel consupmtion has slightly improved.

[GOINFINITI]

Fantastic review, with a very intelligent scoring system that is different for each segment like you explained - and awesome elaboration; not just pure figures. I must say you are the No.1 source of quality tyre reviews - no pun intended. :)

[haileybenson]

So much information! What a huge test, good job!

[yesiamfelix]

Got the Hankook in 235/55R19 for my mom this march. Better tyre than her previous Kumho tyres. It fits her needs as the typical City-Driver that ocasionally tows something.

[MikeGratis]

Another great video that I enjoyed watching. I always keep in mind that you're on the other side of the Big Pond and have different tires & driving considerations there. As soon as I saw "SUV Tires" I was thinking of my Subi Outback. Two tires I've had in consideration for here in New England are the Continental CrossContact LX25 & Michelin CrossClimate SUV, which seem to offer a lot for the varying seasons & driving conditions here.

[TommyRogic]

Thank you, just bought four uniroyals off the strength of your recommendation versus the price. Wet performance is vital in the rural area where I live and drainage on roads is so poor. Thank you, love the channel, really interesting tests!

[andrew]

Brilliant video as ever. Have used your advice before and am very happy with my tyres.

[andrewkb]

Perfect timing. Our SUV will need new tyres soon, same measurements.Thank you for another brilliant video. 🙂👍

[ThenSaidHeUntoThem]

My Genesis GV70 came with the Michelin Primacy AS. Very quiet. This test just confirmed that I will be buying the same tires when it's time to change them. Thank you for your scientific approach to this comparison.

[Theoriginalramjammer]

We fitted a full set of Goodyear efficient grip tyres to a VAG suv 2 yrs ago and they were brilliant value, lasted almost 40k miles with rotation, and transformative to ride quality and braking. Highly recommended for all driving conditions

[zedzedski]

As always, excellent and detailed review! Thumbs up!

[emanueldanciu]

Great video, keep it up !
Do a "never use winter tyres during the summer" video, since i failed to convince my friends and family to swap them during the last 2 summers...
Anyway, I can't thank you enough for the knowledge you brought to the masses about something we take for granted !

[KaiTimmerherm]

Thank you for another detailed and entertaining test! And as someone who has a more wafting style of driving, I'm happy to see my favourite, the Uniroyal, on the podium! 🏆🤓

[dScience]

very very good review

Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 still rules the SUV - compact tyre segment.

[andrewpaterson]

Great review, I have a 2013 Rav4 Ltd, needed some new tyres soon, being in New Zealand I have ordered Goodyear efficient grip suv but due to shipping problems I have been able to get the efficient grip suv performance for the same price, looking forward to these arriving in August, cheers Andrew 🙂