Best Tires for Sprinter Vans

What are the best tires for sprinter vans, AKA cargo vans? We’ve listed some of the best tires for cargo vans, based on what might define “best”: affordability, highway miles, load capacity and more. These are the six types of vans we’re talking about:

• Chevrolet Express, Express 2500 and Express 3500 cargo vans
• RAM ProMaster Cargo Van 1500, 2500, 3500, ProMaster 1500, ProMaster 2500, ProMaster 3500, ProMaster City
• Ford Transit Cargo Van, Transit Connect, Transit-150, Transit-250, Transit-350, Transit-350 HD 
• GMC Savana Cargo, Savana 2500, Savana 3500
• Mercedes Sprinter, 1500, 2500, 3500, 3500XD
• Nissan NV Cargo, NV1500, NV200, NV2500, NV3500

Most Affordable Commercial Tire for City Driving

Ironman iMove Gen2 AS — best value for city driving, last-mile logistics deliveries

The iMove Gen2 AS by Ironman is a tire that balances great performance with a fair price. This tire is considered all-season and has a unique asymmetric tread design that will grip the road for better handling and traction. The Ironman iMove Gen2 AS is built with a wear-resistant compound that helps ensure the tire wears evenly and has a long lifespan. Overall, this tire should be long-lasting and have excellent handling in most road situations. Note that like most all-season tires, the Ironman iMove Gen2 AS won’t perform well in snowy, heavy winter situations. 

Best Heavy Load Capacity Commercial Tire

Atturo CV 400 — designed for heavyweight loads, great value

The Atturo CV 400 was built for heavy loads in commercial vans. This tire is rated for a max load of 3,197 lbs. The CV 400 has tread patterns designed for this workload, with broad shoulder blocks and deep sipes that maintain handling in situations with heavier loads. The tire also is designed with three deep center channels that disperse water in rainy, wet conditions. The Atturo CV 400 is offered in a variety of sizes for popular commercial vans models.  

Best All-Terrain Commercial Tire

Atturo Trail Blade A/T — best for off-road commercial vans, remote deliveries

Atturo’s Trail Blade A/T tire has a thick, aggressive tread pattern designed for any and all deliveries. This tire works not just on commercial vans, but also light trucks, SUVs, and Jeeps. The densely packed sipes will maintain traction in dirt and snow, while the large shoulder blocks will ensure you have great stability on the highway. This tire will work in all conditions except deeper mud. It’s a solid choice for making off-road deliveries while not sacrificing on-road performance.

Most Durable Commercial Tire

BF Goodrich T/A All Season 2 and BF Goodrich T/A All Season — built for everyday heavy use on commercial vans

The BF Goodrich T/A All Season 1 and 2 are designed for regular commercial use. This means they’re durable, have a long tread life, and maintain excellent performance in most road situations. The thick tread and aggressive tread pattern means great performance while on most dry road surfaces. The sidewalls of these tires are also notably durable, being able to withstand even rough gravel roads and adding a little more protection for drivers who park a little too close to curbs. The T/A 2 is noted for an improvement in handling over the original T/A all season tire. 

Best Highway Commercial Tire 

Bridgestone Duravis R500 HD and Duravis M700 HD — withstand heavy use on long highway drives

The Bridgestone Duravis R500 HD and M700 HD have exceptional dry road performance, stability, and responsiveness. These tires are noted for their extra-long tread life, meaning they’re ideal for everyday highway use. You’ll also notice these tires have thick sidewalls that won’t be damaged by curbs or debris. Overall, you’ll get a quiet, comfortable ride during long hours of driving on the highway with the Bridgestone Duravis.

Most Quiet Commercial Tire

Cooper Discoverer HT3 — designed for a quiet, smooth ride

Cooper’s Discoverer HT3 is a dependable commercial tire that will have a surprisingly smooth and quiet ride on commercial vehicles. The continuous shoulder ribs on this tire give it its notable quiet ride and extended tread life. The tire also has a compound designed for better traction and handling on dry and wet road conditions. This tire is best for all on-road conditions where you need great handling and a smooth driving experience.

Best Heavy Snow Commercial Tire

Firestone Destination X/T — backed by a 50,000-mile limited warranty, 3 peak mountain snowflake certified for snowy conditions

Beside the Firestone Destination X/T’s excellent warranty, this heavy-duty tire will maintain traction just about anywhere you need it to. This is considered a winter-capable all-terrain tire because it has thick, stiff treads and a soft tread compound that can grip ice and snow. The sidewalls of this tire are also tough and reinforced in order to withstand any debris that it may come into contact with. Best of all, you won’t have a harsh drive while on flat surfaces, as the treads are staggered and specifically constructed for comfort on the road.

Best Off-Road Commercial Tire

Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure w/Kevlar Pro-Grade and Wrangler MT/R with Kevlar — two excellent off-road tires that maintain traction on tough roads

Goodyear offers two options for great off-road commercial tires. The first is the Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure w/Kevlar Pro-Grade. This tire balances on- and off-road performance with a tough tread compound that’s resistant to cuts and tears on rough roads. You’ll also find a semi-aggressive, symmetrical tread pattern that won’t sacrifice comfort for performance. The Wrangler MT/R with Kevlar is a far more aggressive option that’s meant for off-road use. The tough Kevlar will resist punctures and tears from rocks, as well as maintaining traction in tough road conditions. 

Best On/Off Road Traction Commercial Tire

Goodyear Wrangler Dura-Trac — popular tire that performs well on- and off-road in almost any weather condition

The Goodyear Wrangler Dura-Trac withstands day-to-day use with high angled center tread blocks that increase the tire’s traction and stability. The tire is also constructed with two sturdy steel belts that increase its strength and durability. That said, the tire is noted for a comfortable drive on-road. It’s a great choice if you need a tire that’s going to perform well in any road condition. 

Best All-Season Commercial Tire

Kumho Road Venture AT52 — unique saw-tooth edges that have great off-road traction 

The Kumho Road Venture AT52 has an aggressive design that leads to increased durability and performance. This tire can take on rugged terrains while still offering on-road comfort. With dense, multi-angle spines and wide sub-lateral grooves, this tire balances all-season performance with decent off-road traction. The tire also has a 50k mileage warranty and is available in a range of sizes. 

Best Summer Commercial Tire

Michelin Agilis CrossClimate — resilient tire that maintains low road noise and good traction while on-road

The Michelin Agilis CrossClimate is perfect for everyday city driving. This tire has great traction on-road in both wet and dry conditions. The sidewall also comes with a curb protector to avoid damage to the tire. It also has an overall comfortable drive with very low road noise while on streets, freeways, and highways. This tire is a great choice if you’re in an area that doesn’t experience heavy winter conditions, and you don’t expect to go off-road.

Best Highway All-Season Commercial Tire

Nexen Radian HTX2 — comfortable highway tire with an expected 70,000-mile life expectancy and three peak mountain snowflake certification

The Nexen Roadian is designed for long miles and great comfort while on the highway. If you’re moving at top speeds, you’ll notice excellent handling and barely any noise. With a 70,000-mile life expectancy, this tire comes with a great 50,000-mile warranty. The Nexen Roadian HTX2 also comes with a 3-peak mountain snowflake logo, meaning it’ll maintain traction and grip in some winter conditions. It’s not a snow tire, but you’ll get surprisingly good performance with this tire. 

Best Gravel Road Commercial Tire

Toyo M55 — excellent off-road tire meant for everyday tough conditions

The Toyo M55 may have a less comfortable on-road ride, but you’ll be able to take it in any road condition. The 3-ply sidewall and reinforced casing means this tire can withstand sharp rocks and debris. Toyo’s M55 also has deep, biting treads that mean better traction in wet and snowy conditions. This tire can handle just about anything you can throw at it and is meant to be used in the roughest conditions out there.

Find Sprinter Tires By Size, Make, Model Online

It’s easy to find the right size tires for your Mercedes Sprinter, Chevy Express Cargo, Ram ProMaster or any sprinter, cargo or full-size passenger van. Simply use Tire Agent’s online search tool to enter the make, model, year and style of your van, and we’ll find tires that fit. You’ll be able to narrow your search by what matters most to you: price, warranty, weather and more.

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