What was once the crossover for those on a tight budget, the Tucson has changed into one of the most attractive and value-packed compact utility vehicles on the market.
Giving Japanese rivals a serious run for their money in terms of both packaging and features, Hyundai’s reliability has also improved over the years and now boasts one of the best records in the business.
Hyundai Tucson Tire Size
- 225/60/17
- 225/55/18
- 235/55/19 – Hybrid model
- 245/45/19
The sizes above relate to the different Tucson trim levels, including the Value, SE, SEL, Sport, Limited and Ultimate trims.
Hyundai Tucson Tire Cost
Depending on your fitment and specific tire purchased, expect to pay anywhere from $94 per tire to up to $217 per tire.
Best Hyundai Tucson Tire
Continental CrossContact LX25
An excellent pick for ay modern crossover, the Continental CrossContact LX25 provides a well-rounded mix of features, capability, warranty and price.
Dry handling and stopping power are first rate for this tire thanks to a tick center rib and reinforced shoulder tread sections. Wet performance isn’t as high as some competitors, but it’s not too far off.
Combine that with a lengthy 70,000 mile tread life warranty and a reasonable price point and this tire’s overall value shows through.
Best Hyundai Tucson All-Season Tire
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
Here’s an all-season tire that really is meant for all four seasons, including that one around Christmas that’s filled with ice and snow. While most all-seasons can’t really hack it in the freezing temperatures, the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady is build to take on that challenge with a custom tread design and a unique rubber compound that resists the cold. As a result, it’s certified as a true winter capable tire and wears the three-peak mountain snowflake logo on its sidewall.
Summer performance is quite decent thanks to a feature that allows the tread blocks to lock together under cornering and heavy braking. This gives the tire a larger contact patch and greater stability when you need it.
Wet weather performance is first rate thanks to heavy siping and large water evacuation channels. And to make sure that wet weather performance doesn’t trail off as the tire wears, Goodyear engineered the tire so those channels actually widen-up over time. So as he tread depth increases, the channels get wider.
A 60,000 mile tread life warranty is decent, although the price is definitely on the high side. It may be worth it, however, to give yourself increased winter safety and to avoid having to think about swapping winter tires.
Longest Lasting Hyundai Tucson Tire
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife
There’s no topping the mileage guarantee provided by Goodyear on the Assurance MaxLife tire. Guaranteed for 85,000 miles you won’t be thinking about tire shopping again for a long long time.
Of course it’s extremely well-rounded as well with above-average performance and ride characteristics. Depending on the fitment these tires can very rather wildly in price and for the Tucson are quite affordable. So if you’re looking for long life at a good price, the MaxLife is the way to go.
Best Hyundai Tucson Performance Tire
Pirelli Scorpion Strada All Season
If you want to add a more engaging ride to your Tucson, then look no further than the performance experts at Pirelli. The Scorpion Strada All Season is designed specifically for crossovers and SUV with plenty of siping and unique water evacuation channels. Plus, a silica-enhanced tread pattern allows the rubber to maintain its dry grip in the wet as well. As a result, wet grip, specifically under braking is very close to what you get in the dry. Very impressive!
Agility in the dry is quite impressive here thanks to an added rib in the center of the tire that improves turn in. Overall handling capability comes thanks to tread blocks that are connected to each other, giving this tire the ability to withstand high cornering forces.
With this level of performance, normally tire life would be diminished. While that is true, it’s only very slightly with Pirelli sill backing the tire with a 65,000 mile tread life warranty.
Best Budget Hyundai Tucson Tire
Falken Pro G5 CSV
This tire isn’t the cheapest option you can buy, but it’s getting there. And it’s far from being what you’d expect for this price.
A touring tire, it’s focused more on a comfortable and quiet ride, and is an ideal fitment for premium crossovers, or those that want a more premium ride. Making use of a silica-enhanced tread compound it’s able to retain most of its dry grip on wet surfaces.
With a 60,000 mile warranty, that’s pretty impressive for a tire that costs around $120 a piece.
Cheapest Hyundai Tucson Tire
Uniroyal Laredo Cross Country Tour
Specifically designed for crossovers, the Laredo Cross Country Tour is a perfectly adequate tire. There’s nothing spectacular about it (other than the price), but then you wouldn’t expect that from such an affordable offering.
Wide shoulder blocks help with handling, while a solid center rib helps it track straight at high speeds ad respond quickly to steering changes.
It’s comfortable, though a touch louder than we’d like for a touring tire.
Wet grip is solid though winter traction isn’t great – even for an all-season.
A tread life of 60,000 miles is shorter than most in this segment, but certainly not bad for the price.
Cheapest Hyundai Tucson Tire (alternative)
Ohtsu FP0612 AS
If the Falken Pro G5 CSV isn’t cheap enough for you, we’ve got a solution: the Ohtsu FP0612 AS. This alphanumeric tire costs less than $100 a piece. More of a performance tire it’s designed for maximum dry grip and really does boast some impressive responsiveness, grip in corners and braking capability. It’s built with some larger curves in the tread to help evacuate water, but with a lack of any real siping wet weather performance is just ok. The biggest drawback is the 40,000 mile warranty. Then again, it’s not like you’re paying for more.
Best Winter Tire for Hyundai Tucson
Bridgestone Blizzak DMV2
It’s hard to find a compact crossover that isn’t a perfect fit for a set of Blizzak tires when the snow starts falling. The DM-V2 is designed with an extra wide center tread section of tightly packed triangles with sipes running in multiple directions. This gives grip in every direction and amazing stability on snow-covered roads. Even the shoulder blocks on this tire are siped to give the tire an amazing ability corner in the snow. We’re not sure any tire gives you winter confidence like the Blizzak DM-V2.
Best Tire for Hyundai Tucson Hybrid
Michelin Primacy AS
We don’t often recommend the factory equipment tires, but that’s definitely the case here. The Michelin Primacy AS delivers an excellent combination of all-season grip, comfort and performance. It will also ensure you can maintain high levels of fuel economy.
Michelin does also make the Primacy Tour AS for the Tucson Hybrid, however, it’s improved performance comes with a reduction in tread life (just 45,000 miles) whereas the Primacy AS will last a solid 55,000 miles.
Hyundai Tucson Tire FAQ
What Tires Come on the Hyundai Tucson?
The Tucson is available with a choice of three different tire sizes. The Limited trim with 18-inch wheels comes exclusively with Michelin Primacy Tour AS tires. All other trim levels come with either 17- or 19-inch tire in one of three different tire options: Hankook Kinergy GT, Michelin Primacy AS or Kumho Crugen Premium.
How Long do Hyundai Tucson Tires Last?
The factory-equipped tires for the Hyundai Tucson should last anywhere from 55,000 to 70,000 miles based on each tire manufacturer’s warranty. The Michelin Primacy AS comes with the shortest tread life of he bunch at 55,000 miles, with the Kumho Crugen Premium are designed to last 60,000 miles. Topping the bunch are the long-life Hankook Kinergy GT tires, which are built to last 70,000 miles. All of these numbers assume normal use, as well as adherence to proper tire rotation and inflation procedures.
Tire Buying FAQ
Where can I find the best price on tires?
There is no one answer to this question unfortunately. Sites like Tire Rack and Discount tire offer deals all the time on specific brands. You can also find deals on Amazon though they are much harder to find and often only apply to a specific size or group of sizes. Visit our Tire Deals page for more info.
When is the best time to buy tires?
It’s common that many shoppers buy tires once its already too late. At that point you don’t have a lot of choice and can often over-pay. If you’re planning ahead, generally, retailers offer significant tire deals around major holiday weekends (especially in the summer), as well as Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
How much is Shipping?
Shipping is often included when you purchase tires online. Many retailers offer free shipping if you get your tires shipped to an installer that they recommend. Even if you ship to your home, Tire Rack offers free shipping on purchases over $50. And if you’re buying new tires, that won’t be hard.
How long does shipping take?
Shipping can take just a few days, or over a week in the worst cases. Often it depends on where you live. anyone in a larger urban center or living closer to a tire distribution center can get them quite quickly.
Does anyone offer mobile tire installation?
Depending on where you live, there may be numerous local mobile tire installers available. If you don’t want to deal with the hassle of tracking one down, TireRack offers its own service. You don’t even have to purchase tires from TireRack to use it.
While it’s more expensive than bringing your tires to the shop, it’s also a lot more convenient. Prices start at $25 per tire.
How much does it cost to install a tire?
Generally you’ll pay between $25 and $50 per tire for installation services. This includes mounting and balancing, while using the latest tools so your rims don’t get scuffed or scraped.
Do I need to replace the tire pressure monitoring system when I change tires?
It’s not necessary to replace TMPS sensors when you change tires, but you may want to consider it. The units can fail over time due to damage or corrosion. Also, most units contain a battery and as a sealed unit, they must be replaced when the battery wears down. While most tire installers will handle sourcing these parts for you, you can also buy your own here.
Do online tire retailers offer rebates?
Absolutely! In fact, rebates are offered by most brands (even premium ones). Often these incentives are offered with other deals including up-front discounts and credit card offers.