Consumers have rated Pirelli as the top pick in Canstar Blue’s latest car tyre ratings, with five stars for dry weather handling, value for money, wet weather handling, durability, noise whilst driving, stopping ability and overall satisfaction.
Our review compares car tyres on customer satisfaction, so you can find out what other Aussies think about the compared brands before you go ahead with a purchase. Think of it as like asking hundreds of your closest mates which car tyres they think are best!
Canstar Blue surveyed 768 Australians for their feedback on the new car tyres they have purchased in the last two years.
The winning brand is the one that receives the highest overall satisfaction rating once all the scores from the overall satisfaction criteria are combined and averaged.
Find more detailed information on our Most Satisfied Customer methodology.
Pirelli received five stars for dry weather handling, value for money, wet weather handling, durability, noise whilst driving, stopping ability and overall satisfaction.
Pirelli was founded in Milan in 1872, and now has a presence in over 160 countries. Pirelli has a range of tyres suitable for summer, winter and all-season as well as for supercars, classic cars and passenger vehicles.
Michelin scored four stars for noise whilst driving and overall satisfaction, as well as three stars for dry weather handling, value for money, wet weather handling, durability and stopping ability.
Michelin was established in Australia in 1997, just over 100 years since its founding in France. Its range includes its Pilot, Energy, Agilis and Diamaris models.
Goodyear received five stars for durability, four stars for value for money, wet weather handling, noise whilst driving, stopping ability and overall satisfaction. The brand also scored three stars for dry weather handling.
Goodyear was founded at the end of the 19th century in Ohio, USA. The brand sells tyres with a range of features including all terrain, braking performance, durability and traction.
Kumho was rated five stars for value for money and four stars for dry weather handling, durability, stopping ability and overall satisfaction. The brand also received three stars for wet weather handling and noise whilst driving.
Kumho arrived in Australia from South Korea over 40 years ago. The brand sells tyres for a variety of vehicles including trucks, buses, racing cars, 4X4s and other passenger vehicles.
Continental received five stars for noise whilst driving and four stars for dry weather handling, value for money, wet weather handling, stopping ability and overall satisfaction.The brand also scored three stars for durability.
Continental has been making tyres for over 150 years and is available across the country via suppliers and Continental stores. The brand makes tyres for passenger cars, SUVs and 4X4s, as well as vans and campers.
Bridgestone was rated four stars for noise whilst driving as well as three stars for dry weather handling, value for money, wet weather handling, durability, stopping ability and overall satisfaction.
The Bridgestone Corporation was founded in 1931 in Kurume, Japan, and has since expanded internationally. Bridgestone has a range of tyres including the Potenza, Dueler and Alenza models.
Dunlop was rated four stars for wet weather handling and three stars for dry weather handling, value for money, durability, noise whilst driving, stopping ability and overall satisfaction.
Dunlop’s first factory was opened in Melbourne in 1893. The company has grown to establish over 500 stores across the country, and is also stocked at retailers including Beaurepaires and Goodyear Autocare.
Bob Jane received four stars for wet weather handling and stopping ability, as well as three stars for dry weather handling, value for money, durability, noise whilst driving and overall satisfaction.
The Bob Jane tyre brand stemmed from Bob Jane T-Mart stores; founded by renowned competitive racer, Bob Jane. The brand manufactures the Bob Jane All-Rounder, Bob Jane and Moto Sportx ranges.
Not all brands in the market qualify for our ratings (based on minimum survey sample size), but that doesn’t mean they’re not worth considering. Here are several more brands to check out before making a purchase decision.
This article was written by Canstar Blue Home & Lifestyle Content Producer, Rachel Bollerman. Rachel graduated with a Bachelor of Communications, majoring in Journalism at the Queensland University of Technology. She has worked in a variety of public relations, marketing and communications roles, gaining experience in community management, social media marketing, blog writing and other styles of copywriting. When she’s not working, Rachel enjoys doing arts and crafts projects at home and spending time with friends.
Samantha Howse is Canstar Blue’s Consumer Research Specialist, coordinating the consumer research program behind our customer satisfaction awards across Canstar and Canstar Blue in Australia and New Zealand. Sam has earned a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) from Griffith University and, with seven years in market research and 2 years in marketing, she is experienced in survey design, implementation and analysis, coupled with an understanding of marketing principles and best practice.
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