2026’s Best SUV Tyres

Find out what makes the cut

Looking for an SUV tyre that performs well in dry conditions? A tyre with ultra-sure footing and exceptional braking performance, to really boost your confidence on dry roads?

Well, the team at Tyre Review have got your back. We’ve gone to the trouble of compiling a bunch of independent reviews for the top rated dry performance SUV tyres, all left by real people, just like you.

Michelin - ENERGY SAVER+
ENERGY SAVER+
Dry Performance
91%
83%
Overall rating, based on 16 reviews
Michelin - LATITUDE SPORT 3
LATITUDE SPORT 3
Dry Performance
91%
77%
Overall rating, based on 16 reviews
Dunlop - SP SPORT MAXX 050+
SP SPORT MAXX 050+
Dry Performance
89%
76%
Overall rating, based on 15 reviews
Continental - ContiSportContact 5 SUV
ContiSportContact 5 SUV
Dry Performance
89%
73%
Overall rating, based on 43 reviews
Kumho Tyres - ROAD VENTURE SAT KL61
ROAD VENTURE SAT KL61
Dry Performance
87%
78%
Overall rating, based on 22 reviews
Yokohama - Geolandar H/T G056
Geolandar H/T G056
Dry Performance
87%
81%
Overall rating, based on 11 reviews
Yokohama - Geolandar SUV HT G055
Geolandar SUV HT G055
Dry Performance
87%
78%
Overall rating, based on 25 reviews
Continental - ContiCrossContact UHP
ContiCrossContact UHP
Dry Performance
87%
74%
Overall rating, based on 14 reviews
Pirelli - SCORPION™ VERDE ALL SEASON
SCORPION™ VERDE ALL SEASON
Dry Performance
87%
78%
Overall rating, based on 71 reviews
Hankook - Ventus S1 noble2 (H452)
Ventus S1 noble2 (H452)
Dry Performance
86%
76%
Overall rating, based on 19 reviews
Kumho Tyres - SOLUS KL21
SOLUS KL21
Dry Performance
86%
73%
Overall rating, based on 27 reviews
Continental - UltraContact UC6 SUV
UltraContact UC6 SUV
Dry Performance
85%
77%
Overall rating, based on 17 reviews
Continental - ContiCrossContact LX 2
ContiCrossContact LX 2
Dry Performance
85%
81%
Overall rating, based on 13 reviews
Kumho Tyres - CRUGEN PREMIUM KL33
CRUGEN PREMIUM KL33
Dry Performance
84%
77%
Overall rating, based on 42 reviews
Hifly - HP801
HP801
Dry Performance
84%
72%
Overall rating, based on 10 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
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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?
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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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