The rise of sustainable and eco-friendly tires has been noticeable, with major manufacturers like Continental and Goodyear churning out new, innovative technologies to lower their carbon footprint. Not only are these eco-friendly tires great for the environment, they’re a great value too because “green” tires tend to be engineered to last as long as possible–offering great savings and extended wear.
This can’t come too soon with many customers shopping for tires on a budget. As it’s a new shopping consideration, you may have trouble finding sustainable or eco-friendly tires, so we’ve come up with a good list to start.
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We find that some tires that only boast eco-friendly materials or construction do not last long, thus reducing their long-term impact. Below we’ve selected our favorite eco-friendly tires that span multiple vehicle types, including electric vehicles, sedans, crossovers, and more. You’ll see that not only do they offer green technology and construction, but also excellent performance and value.
Range Finder GT-e
We’ll start our list with our latest exclusive tire, the Range Finder GT-e. Looking to max out your MPG or range? This is the tire for you. Engineered to meet the unique demands of your high-torque EV, this eco-conscious option includes a low rolling resistance (for improved range) and versatile all-season tread. Strong, efficient, and excellent in inclement weather, it’s hard to believe this is a green tire.
Its best features include:
Uniform footprint for consistent weight distribution and even treadwear
Noise Canceller Ribs offer a smooth, quiet ride
3D chamfer blocks deliver exceptional grip and longer wear
A 45,000-mile warranty adds peace of mind
This Discount Tire exclusive option is perfect for your Tesla Model 3, Mercedes EQE 350+, Porsche Tacayan and other luxury EVs.
Yokohama YK-GTX
Commuters can choose eco-conscious tires too, and they can do that with the Yokohama YK-GTX. Great for your coupe, sedan, crossover, SUV and even your minivan, it’s packed with all the innovative performance features you could want with excellent green benefits to boot.
Some of its best features include:
Advanced new high resin-based oil compound for boosted tread life
Optimized square contact patch for superb all-season traction, even tire wear, and extended tread life
High silica compound with wide spaced grooves yields excellent dry and wet grip and hydroplane resistance
Closed outside shoulders and multi-pitch tread design allows for minimal road noise and even treadwear
Robust 70,000-mile warranty
The YK-GTX is a highly capable, all-season tire with longevity and high-end comfort.
Nokian Encompass AW02
Nokian is a forerunner in the “green wave” and boasts that they were the first company to stop using harmful oils during tire production and decreased CO3 emissions by 38% in 2018.
If you need year-round versatility and safety but still want to support the earth, the Nokian Encompass AW02 is the way to go. This all-weather tire incorporates dedicated weather technology with touring and performance elements in one easy breezy eco-friendly package.
Its three top benefits include impressive mileage, safety in wet, dry and light winter conditions, and longevity.
Its features include:
Reformulated tread compound yields amazing strength, resilience, traction and fuel efficiency
Three-peak mountain snowflake designation for severe weather
Corrugated main grooves, full-depth siping, and Dual Directional Siping System (DDSS) tread pattern offers confident wet and winter handling
Reduced braking distances via Sawtooth edges on the shoulder blocks
Dependable snowy or wet traction, cornering and straight line handling using Single to Twin Tread block design with Diagonal Claw Cuts
Improved protection against impact, wear, and cuts using reinforced Aramid Sidewall technology
Plus, the Encompass AW02 is EV compatible with Nokian’s ELECTRIC FIT™ design.
Continental Control Contact Tour M A/S
The Control Contact Tour M A/S utilizes Continental’s EcoPlus Technology, a tread compound recipe, to deliver fuel savings, optimized range, shorter stopping distances (on wet roads), and extend tread life.
Yes, this tire’s tread compound can do that. It consists of two parts: Tg-F polymers which are temperature activated to increase bonding and +Silane for enhanced grip and reduced stopping distances. This presence of EcoPlus Tech also indicates a lower rolling resistance tire. EcoPlus Tech was introduced to the North American market in the 90s and has been expanded into numerous Continental tire lines.
Other great must-know features include:
Traction groove tread design for slippery condition traction
Uniform pressure distribution for even treadwear and boosted tread life
Noise optimized tread pattern for comfy, quiet and plush ride
EV compatible!
The Control Contact Tour M A/S suits a huge range of vehicles from your Toyota Camry, Chrysler Town & Country, VW Taos, Land Rover LR2, and BMW 330i.
As a tire manufacturer, Continental has committed to the Paris Agreement of 2015, set high goals for its entire value and production chain, and actively works to create a 100% renewable or recycled tire by 2050 at latest. They also are investing in production processes that will be completely carbon neutral by 2040.
Michelin Defender 2
One of our most popular tires, even outside of eco-conscious concerns, is the Michelin Defender 2 – and for good reason. Thanks to its combination of stopping distance, traction, handling, and longevity, it’s a real winner.
Tires that last longer are eco-friendly because you will consume fewer tires over time.
The Defender 2 is an all-season touring and performance tire with a robust customer following. It is constructed with Michelin’s MaxTouch 2.0, which features a new tire profile design specific to each size. This means that no matter what size tire you need, you’ll be getting optimal performance.
Features you should know about include:
EverTread 2.0 is the next generation ultra-long life tread compound for longer service
SipeLock™ tech uses 3D siping for hundreds of biting edges for surefooted grip
Piano™ Acoustic Tuning technology for a smooth, quiet ride
Giant 80,000-mile treadwear warranty
Michelin brands their most fuel-efficient OE and replacement tires with a Green X symbol. They undergo rigorous lab testing to prove their energy efficiency that doesn’t sacrifice other features.
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