Ultimate tyre brand comparison
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From premium to budget options, here’s how leading tyre brands compare for British motorists:
Size availability overview
(Most common UK fitments)
Brand | Typical Size Range | Specialty Sizes |
Michelin | 15″-22″ | EV-specific (e.Primacy) |
Bridgestone | 14″-21″ | Run-flat systems |
Goodyear | 13″-20″ | XL reinforced for SUVs |
Pirelli | 17″-23″ | Ultra-low profile (25/35 series) |
Dunlop | 14″-19″ | Classic car sizes |
Yokohama | 15″-20″ | Performance (Advan series) |
Rapid | 13″-17″ | Compact car focus |
Gowind | 13″-18″ | Basic city car sizes |
Nankang | 15″-20″ | Budget SUV options |
Key brand characteristics
- Michelin (Premium)
- Tech: EverGrip compound, Pilot Sport series
- Best for: EVs, luxury cars (Tesla, BMW)
- UK advantage: Excellent wet weather braking
- Price: £80-£220 per tyre
- Bridgestone (Premium)
- Tech: Enliten for EVs, Turanza comfort
- Best for: Japanese imports (Toyota, Lexus)
- UK advantage: Durable for motorway miles
- Price: £75-£200
- Goodyear (Premium/Mid-range)
- Tech: ActiveBraking, ElectricDrive
- Best for: German cars (Audi, Mercedes)
- UK advantage: Balanced performance
- Price: £65-£180
- Pirelli (Performance)
- Tech: Noise Cancelling System
- Best for: Sports cars (Porsche, Ferrari)
- UK advantage: Low-profile expertise
- Price: £90-£400+
- Dunlop (Mid-range)
- Tech: Reactive tread blocks
- Best for: Ford, VW group vehicles
- UK advantage: Good value for money
- Price: £60-£150
- Yokohama (Performance/Mid-range)
- Tech: Orange Oil compound
- Best for: Enthusiast drivers
- UK advantage: Summer tyre specialist
- Price: £70-£250
- Rapid (Budget)
- Tech: Basic all-season patterns
- Best for: Older city cars
- UK advantage: Cheap replacements
- Price: £40-£90
- Gowind (Budget)
- Tech: Eco-focused compounds
- Best for: Low-mileage drivers
- UK advantage: Urban durability
- Price: £45-£100
- Nankang (Budget)
- Tech: Wide tread designs
- Best for: Young drivers
- UK advantage: Aggressive looks
- Price: £50-£120
Performance comparison
(Based on 205/55 R16 size testing)
Metric | Wet Braking | Road Noise | Mileage | Snow Grip | Price |
Michelin | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 3rd | £110 |
Bridgestone | 2nd | 3rd | 2nd | 2nd | £105 |
Goodyear | 3rd | 4th | 3rd | 4th | £95 |
Pirelli | 4th | 1st | 5th | 5th | £130 |
Dunlop | 5th | 5th | 4th | 6th | £85 |
Yokohama | 6th | 6th | 6th | 7th | £90 |
Nankang | 8th | 8th | 7th | 8th | £65 |
Rapid | 9th | 7th | 8th | 9th | £55 |
Gowind | 7th | 9th | 9th | 10th | £50 |
Brand-Vehicle pairing guide
- German Luxury: Michelin/Pirelli
- Japanese Hybrids: Bridgestone/Yokohama
- British SUVs: Goodyear/Dunlop
- City Cars: Gowind/Rapid
- Young Driver Specials: Nankang
Mobile service insights
- Most fitted in London:
- Uber/Taxis: Michelin Primacy
- Family cars: Goodyear EfficientGrip
- Young drivers: Nankang NS-2
- Best value brands:
- Premium: Goodyear
- Mid-range: Dunlop
- Budget: Nankang
- Winter recommendations:
- Best: Bridgestone Blizzak
- Budget: Nankang Snow SV-2
Pro tip: For EVs, always check load ratings – Michelin and Goodyear offer EV-specific compounds.
Need brand-specific advice? Our mobile fitters can:
- Show tread pattern comparisons
- Recommend based on your driving habits
- Fit your choice same-day across London
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