Best Tires for Road Trips in 2025

In the USA, cars are king. Formerly the de facto mode of vacationing in past years, they fell out of favor when airfare became more affordable and extended travel distances became more accessible.

But with airfare swelling and tighter budgets creating a boom in close-to-home travel, the road trip is again a booming pastime in the US. Day trips, weekends in the local state park, or crossing state lines for something fresh – all mean added miles on your tires.

And when it comes to choosing the best tires for long distance driving, we’re definitely the experts.

(By the way: do you have your road trip checklist ready?)

ROAD TRIP TIRES

One of the best things about our top road trip tires is that they also make excellent daily driver options. That’s because a well-rounded traveling tire will prioritize tread life, good wet and dry traction, and big warranties.

Fuel efficiency is an added bonus!

This means that you should be choosing long lasting tires that can handle a wide range of climates and road conditions. It’s not surprising then that the best road trip tires are all-season tires or all-weather tires. They perform well nearly year-round in a flexible range of temperatures whether the roads are soaked or baking in the summer sun.

BEST TIRES FOR ROAD TRIPS

Below we’ve included our top five tires for road trips. The list is composed of both passenger car and SUV/light truck options with good warranties, a trusted pedigree, and reliable performance.

Michelin Defender2

A new favorite, the Michelin Defender2 packs in the features for your next road trip! This all-season touring tire scores top marks in all categories and includes an enormous warranty.

This is the leveled-up big brother of the Defender T+H, offering a slew of updated, upgraded, and entirely new features, including:

• 80,000-mile treadwear warranty

• EverTread 2.0 for next generation ultra-long life

• Shorter braking distances in wet and dry conditions via SipeLock™

• Michelin’s Piano™ Acoustic Tuning tech yields quiet, comfortable, and smooth driving

Designed for comfortable, long-lasting, and highly capable service, it’s no wonder that people tend to choose this tire over and over again when shopping for replacements.

Plus, it’s available in a huge range of tire sizes, even for larger modern rims that are common on road trip vehicles today! No matter if you’ve got a Honda Accord or Civic, Toyota Camry or Corolla, Subaru Outback or Forester, this tire has you covered!

Continental ControlContact Tour M A/S

Premium control, traction, and tread life? Sounds like the Continental ControlContact Tour M A/S.

Continental made this tire specifically for premium coupes, sedans, minivans, and crossovers to deliver high performance in all the most important categories. An emphasis on tread life, seasonal traction and handling, and comfort is abundantly clear.

Features include:

• Uniform pressure distribution for even wear and boosted tread life

• Eco Plus Tech with +Silane additives for increased grip and reduced braking distances

• Traction groove tread design for slick and light snow traction

• Elevated dry/wet handling from an optimized low pattern void tread pattern

• Quiet, comfortable, and luxurious ride

• Enhanced tire wear and fuel efficiency from Continental’s EcoPlus Tech with Tg-F polymers

• Generous 70-80,000-mile warranty

Did we mention that this is a Discount Tire exclusive option? It’s a great choice for your Land Rover LR2, Chrysler Town & Country, Audi Q3, VW Taos, BMW 330i, and more.

Goodyear Assurance MaxLife

It’s pretty easy to see the appeal of the Goodyear Assurance MaxLife thanks to its stunning mileage warranty, long expected tread life, and confident year-round performance.

Much loved for its good value, reliable handling, and secure grip in all-seasons, the Assurance Maxlife is one of our most popular tires. Plus, it comes in a huge range of sizes. Everything from your Chevy Volt to a Dodge Caravan can take advantage.

Features include:

• Huge 85,000-mile warranty

• TredLife™ technology boosts wear and traction

• Built-in easy-to-read wear gauges make keeping tabs easier than ever

• All-season compound with multiple siping delivers protection and hydroplane resistance in inclement weather

• Optimized tread pattern offers impeccable handling with notched intermediate ribs and semi-closed shoulders

Michelin Defender LTX M/S2

The Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 is a no-compromise solution for any touring or road trip need. It’s the total package!

Built upon the immensely popular Defender LTX M/S, the 2 demonstrates Michelin’s focus on delivering excellent performance across a tire’s entire life span. It is purpose-built to deliver consistent control mile after mile, regardless of the weather. This makes it an excellent road trip and commuting tire.

The Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 offers:

• Shorter stopping distances thanks to enhanced lateral water evacuation and special rubber compound

• Evenly distributed acceleration, braking, and cornering via MaxTouch construction

• Thousands of biting edges allow for improved grip in light snow

• Iconic five-rib tread pattern utilizes water-clearing circumferential and lateral grooves for boosted wet condition traction

• Available in car, crossover, SUV, and truck fitments

• 70,000-mile warranty

Got a Ford F-150, Chevy Suburban or Tahoe? What about a Toyota 4Runner, Highlander or Tacoma? This tire fits ‘em all!

Bridgestone Dueler LX

The Bridgestone Dueler LX is an all-season tire with a serious degree of luxury, comfort and performance for your SUV or truck. Are you traveling through different regions and weather conditions? This tire should be a top contender!

The Dueler LX delivers luxury comfort, unbeatable highway performance and confident weather traction–topped with extended tread life. It’s an all around safe and dependable tire.

Features you should know about include:

• Full-depth 3D interlocking sipes allow controlled handling and extra grip in rain and light snow

• Wide shoulder blocks and semi-solid rib design delivers disciplined highway handling

• Long-lasting tread life thanks to a silica-enhanced tread compound for uneven treadwear resistance

• 50-70,000-mile treadwear warranty depending upon size

This is a great option for your Toyota Highlander, Jaguar E-Pace, GMC Canyon, Ford Escape, Nissan Armada, and many other SUVs and trucks.

Ready to roll?

And don’t worry if you don’t see a tire that perfectly suits you. We stock the biggest inventory of the most affordable tires from the best brands in the industry, so rest assured we have the right tire for you.

Want to know how? Use Treadwell, our smart tire buying guide to easily find the best tires for you, your vehicle and your budget!

And even if you don’t need new tires, be sure to take advantage of our complimentary tire inspection service before your trip. We’ll help you make sure your tires are safe and in good health before you leave.

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