2026’s Best Passenger Tyres

Find out what makes the cut

If you own a passenger car and want to get the most out of it - then you’ll be needing to know all about the best value tyres available as rated by our independent reviewers.

Responsive handling, good wet and dry traction year round, comfort, low noise and long lasting tread wear are all likely suspects on your wish list. And we get that, which is why we’ve compiled a list of the best value passenger car tyres for 2019, as rated by other Tyre Review users.

Michelin - ENERGY SAVER+
ENERGY SAVER+
Best Value
85%
83%
Overall rating, based on 16 reviews
Michelin - PRIMACY 3 ST
PRIMACY 3 ST
Best Value
85%
86%
Overall rating, based on 29 reviews
Continental - MaxContact MC6
MaxContact MC6
Best Value
85%
72%
Overall rating, based on 25 reviews
Hankook - Kinergy GT
Kinergy GT
Best Value
84%
73%
Overall rating, based on 10 reviews
Yokohama - BluEarth-Es ES32
BluEarth-Es ES32
Best Value
84%
80%
Overall rating, based on 30 reviews
Continental - ContiPremiumContact 5
ContiPremiumContact 5
Best Value
83%
85%
Overall rating, based on 13 reviews
Michelin - PRIMACY 4
PRIMACY 4
Best Value
83%
83%
Overall rating, based on 29 reviews
Dunlop - SP SPORT FM800
SP SPORT FM800
Best Value
83%
73%
Overall rating, based on 31 reviews
Michelin - PILOT SPORT 3
PILOT SPORT 3
Best Value
83%
81%
Overall rating, based on 24 reviews
Continental - ContiPremiumContact 2
ContiPremiumContact 2
Best Value
82%
77%
Overall rating, based on 26 reviews
Hankook - Ventus S1 noble2 (H452)
Ventus S1 noble2 (H452)
Best Value
82%
76%
Overall rating, based on 19 reviews
Kumho Tyres - ECSTA PS71
ECSTA PS71
Best Value
82%
71%
Overall rating, based on 19 reviews
Falken - ZIEX ZE914 Eco Run
ZIEX ZE914 Eco Run
Best Value
82%
77%
Overall rating, based on 53 reviews
Michelin - PILOT SPORT 4
PILOT SPORT 4
Best Value
82%
87%
Overall rating, based on 109 reviews
Dunlop - SP Sport 01
SP Sport 01
Best Value
82%
77%
Overall rating, based on 11 reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

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Often confused with wheel balancing, a wheel alignment when boiled down to the simplest explanation; is the process of ensuring that the angles of the wheels are perpendicular to the ground and that all wheels are parallel to each other. Read more
What size tyres will fit my vehicle?
Using the correct wheels and tyres on your vehicle are super important to the safety of yourself, your passengers and other road users. How do you know what size wheels and tyres your vehicle needs? Click here to read more about learning how to tell what size tyres your vehicle takes. Read more
What should my tyre pressure be?
Under inflated tyres may cause premature wear and pose a potential hazard to yourself and other road users. Regularly checking your tyre pressure is the best way to ensure that your tyres don’t dip too far below their optimal PSI (pounds per square inch, or the amount of gassy stuff you’ve got in your tyres). Read more
When do I need new tyres?
Let’s face it - drag racer or not, your tyres receive a lot of wear. If they’re starting to look worn, don’t grip as well as they used to or are just getting old - they may need replacing. Read more
Load Ratings
The load rating, or load index, is an assigned number (ranging from 0 to 279) that tells you what the heaviest load is that your vehicle’s tyres can manage. Read more

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