2026’s Best SUV Tyres

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SUVs loaded up with the family, combined with dodgy tyres and greasy wet roads are a recipe for disaster. Fortunately there are a lot of great highway terrain tyres that perform well in the rain.

Here at Tyre Review, we’ve got reviews for the best SUV Highway Terrain tyres for driving in the wet, as rated by drivers just like you.

Continental - ContiCrossContact UHP
ContiCrossContact UHP
Wet Performance
87%
74%
Overall rating, based on 14 reviews
Michelin - ENERGY SAVER+
ENERGY SAVER+
Wet Performance
86%
83%
Overall rating, based on 16 reviews
Continental - ContiSportContact 5 SUV
ContiSportContact 5 SUV
Wet Performance
85%
73%
Overall rating, based on 43 reviews
Continental - UltraContact UC6 SUV
UltraContact UC6 SUV
Wet Performance
84%
77%
Overall rating, based on 17 reviews
Pirelli - SCORPION™ VERDE
SCORPION™ VERDE
Wet Performance
83%
79%
Overall rating, based on 28 reviews
Dunlop - SP SPORT MAXX 050+
SP SPORT MAXX 050+
Wet Performance
83%
76%
Overall rating, based on 15 reviews
Pirelli - SCORPION™ VERDE ALL SEASON
SCORPION™ VERDE ALL SEASON
Wet Performance
83%
78%
Overall rating, based on 71 reviews
Michelin - LATITUDE SPORT 3
LATITUDE SPORT 3
Wet Performance
83%
77%
Overall rating, based on 16 reviews
Yokohama - Geolandar SUV HT G055
Geolandar SUV HT G055
Wet Performance
82%
78%
Overall rating, based on 25 reviews
Yokohama - Geolandar H/T G056
Geolandar H/T G056
Wet Performance
78%
81%
Overall rating, based on 11 reviews
Kumho Tyres - CRUGEN PREMIUM KL33
CRUGEN PREMIUM KL33
Wet Performance
78%
77%
Overall rating, based on 42 reviews
Continental - ContiCrossContact LX Sport
ContiCrossContact LX Sport
Wet Performance
78%
71%
Overall rating, based on 16 reviews
Kumho Tyres - SOLUS KL21
SOLUS KL21
Wet Performance
77%
73%
Overall rating, based on 27 reviews
Continental - ContiCrossContact LX 2
ContiCrossContact LX 2
Wet Performance
77%
81%
Overall rating, based on 13 reviews
Dunlop - Grandtrek PT3
Grandtrek PT3
Wet Performance
75%
73%
Overall rating, based on 27 reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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