2026’s Best Passenger Tyres

Find out what makes the cut

Commuting doesn’t stop just because of a little rain. Wet weather can be one of the most perilous times to be on the road. Potholes, other drivers without headlights on, greasy intersections…

Why not take away some of the stress by having a look at some of the highest reviewing tyres by wet weather performance. This information has been given to us by real drivers, just like you, out there in the real world rather than a marketing team. Crazy, we know.

In other words, if you’re looking for passenger tyres that excel in wet weather, you’ve come to the right place.

Continental - ContiSportContact 5P
ContiSportContact 5P
Wet Performance
81%
72%
Overall rating, based on 22 reviews
Continental - ContiSportContact 5
ContiSportContact 5
Wet Performance
81%
72%
Overall rating, based on 49 reviews
Yokohama - BluEarth AE50
BluEarth AE50
Wet Performance
81%
75%
Overall rating, based on 31 reviews
Yokohama - BluEarth-Es ES32
BluEarth-Es ES32
Wet Performance
79%
80%
Overall rating, based on 30 reviews
Michelin - PRIMACY 3
PRIMACY 3
Wet Performance
78%
75%
Overall rating, based on 13 reviews
Dunlop - SP Sport MAXX 050
SP Sport MAXX 050
Wet Performance
78%
75%
Overall rating, based on 20 reviews
Continental - ContiEcoContact 5
ContiEcoContact 5
Wet Performance
77%
68%
Overall rating, based on 25 reviews
Maxxis - HPM3 BRAVO
HPM3 BRAVO
Wet Performance
76%
79%
Overall rating, based on 10 reviews
Dunlop - ENASAVE EC300
ENASAVE EC300
Wet Performance
75%
74%
Overall rating, based on 16 reviews
Hankook - Ventus S1 evo2 (K117)
Ventus S1 evo2 (K117)
Wet Performance
74%
73%
Overall rating, based on 23 reviews
Toyo - NanoEnergy 3
NanoEnergy 3
Wet Performance
74%
76%
Overall rating, based on 26 reviews
Hankook - Ventus S1 noble2 (H452)
Ventus S1 noble2 (H452)
Wet Performance
73%
76%
Overall rating, based on 19 reviews
Falken - ZIEX ZE914 Eco Run
ZIEX ZE914 Eco Run
Wet Performance
72%
77%
Overall rating, based on 53 reviews
Kumho Tyres - ECOWING ES01 KH27
ECOWING ES01 KH27
Wet Performance
72%
78%
Overall rating, based on 27 reviews
Hifly - HF805
HF805
Wet Performance
69%
69%
Overall rating, based on 21 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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