2026’s Best Passenger Tyres

Find out what makes the cut

Passenger cars are often smaller, lighter and more economical to drive. But they can also come from the factory with some pretty budget tyres. Step up and give yourself some premium tyres to get to your destination in comfort.

If you’re looking for passenger tyres that give you a comfortable drive, take a look at our list of highest rated passenger car tyres for comfort, as rated by drivers just like you. We’ve done all the work, so you can take it easy and read customer reviews in the comfort of your own home!

Michelin - PRIMACY 3 ST
PRIMACY 3 ST
Comfort
90%
86%
Overall rating, based on 29 reviews
Michelin - PRIMACY 3
PRIMACY 3
Comfort
88%
75%
Overall rating, based on 13 reviews
Michelin - ENERGY SAVER+
ENERGY SAVER+
Comfort
88%
83%
Overall rating, based on 16 reviews
Kumho Tyres - ECSTA PS71
ECSTA PS71
Comfort
87%
71%
Overall rating, based on 19 reviews
Michelin - PRIMACY 4
PRIMACY 4
Comfort
86%
83%
Overall rating, based on 29 reviews
Michelin - PILOT SPORT 3
PILOT SPORT 3
Comfort
86%
81%
Overall rating, based on 24 reviews
Continental - ContiPremiumContact 2
ContiPremiumContact 2
Comfort
85%
77%
Overall rating, based on 26 reviews
Continental - ContiPremiumContact 5
ContiPremiumContact 5
Comfort
85%
85%
Overall rating, based on 13 reviews
Michelin - PILOT SPORT 4
PILOT SPORT 4
Comfort
84%
82%
Overall rating, based on 108 reviews
Yokohama - BluEarth-Es ES32
BluEarth-Es ES32
Comfort
83%
80%
Overall rating, based on 30 reviews
Continental - MaxContact MC6
MaxContact MC6
Comfort
83%
72%
Overall rating, based on 25 reviews
Yokohama - ADVAN Sport V105
ADVAN Sport V105
Comfort
82%
81%
Overall rating, based on 32 reviews
Dunlop - SP SPORT FM800
SP SPORT FM800
Comfort
81%
73%
Overall rating, based on 31 reviews
Dunlop - SP Sport 01
SP Sport 01
Comfort
80%
77%
Overall rating, based on 11 reviews
Maxxis - HPM3 BRAVO
HPM3 BRAVO
Comfort
80%
79%
Overall rating, based on 10 reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you’ve wanted to know about wheel alignments
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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