Best Tread Life, High Mileage Tires in 2025

By Tire Agent Staff

November 9, 2024

Expected tread life is one of several factors to consider when you shop for new tires. Tread life is measured by a UTQG rating, which was developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to measure a tire’s treadwear, traction, and temperature. When reading a UTQG rating, the higher the treadwear rating, the longer it’s expected to last under normal driving conditions.

It’s worth noting that tire manufacturers self-test and self-report their UTQG ratings; there is no national testing and rating organization.

We’ve compiled a list of some of the highest UTQG-rated tires. These tires stand apart from the competition as having excellent treadwear ratings compared to similar tires of the same type. Again, these are self-reported by manufacturers.

Tires That Last the Longest

In addition to materials and construction, these factors contribute to how long a tire lasts:

Maintaining proper tire pressure
Regularly balancing and rotating your tires.
Avoiding aggressive driving, rapid accelerations and short brake stops

Tread types that last the longest (under normal driving conditions)

The tread types that tend to have the highest UTQG wear ratings are as follows, with their average UTQG wear ratings across all brands that we reviewed*:

Highway touring: 720
All season highway touring: 608
Highway terrain: 591
Performance touring all season: 515

*Based on analysis of more than 41,000 tires with UTQG ratings.

Brands that manufacture the longest tread life tires

These brands offer tire models with treadwear ratings equal to 700 or higher (there may be additional tire makers with UTQG ratings of 700 or higher, but these 20 brands appear on the list the most often and are presented here in alphabetical order):

There are many brands that offer tires with good tread wear, even under 700. This article is intended to help our customers understand what UTQG ratings mean and how to use the ratings to make purchase decisions. Purchase decisions should be on several factors; in addition to tread ratings, consider:

Your budget
The age of your vehicle
Local road conditions
Manufacturer warranties
Other customers’ reviews
Your driving style

Where to Find Tread Life Expectancy Charts

Within Tire Agent’s product listings, select your tire size and verify your tire size. Scroll down to Technical Specifications, and you’ll see UTQG and treadwear ratings.

Featured Long Tread Life Tires

Below, we highlight 10 of the longest lasting tires for cars, SUVs, and light trucks to give you an idea of their price ranges, features and specifications. When you shop for tires online with Tire Agent, we will recommend dozens of tires for the year, make, model and trim level of your vehicle; in turn, you can compare based on numerous factors, including tread wear ratings.

Best tread rated, best warranty, affordable: Hankook Kinergy PT H737

Hankook Kinergy PT H737 is one of the longest lasting tires with a UTQG of 860

Globally renowned Korean tire manufacturer Hankook is one of the original equipment tire manufacturers for vehicle brands Audi, BMW, Ford, and Hyundai. Hankook’s Kinergy line is one of the first sustainable tires produced with an ISCC PLUS certification that indicates it’s manufactured using eco-friendly materials. The PT H737 itself is a premium touring all-weather tire that’s built for a longer life. It’s notable for having an excellent treadwear rating and a 90,000-mile warranty to back it up.

Tread type: Touring all season
UTQG wear rating: 860
Estimated for 4 tires: $462*

High treadwear rating, excellent warranty: Goodyear Assurance MaxLife

Goodyear MaxLife has an expected treadwear rating of 820, making it one of the longest lasting tires for passenger vehicles

When Goodyear says “MaxLife,” they mean it. This all-season tire is designed purely around reliability and long-term savings, as it has one of the highest treadwear ratings on the market. The Goodyear brand has over 125 years in the tire industry and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. The Assurance MaxLife has an impressive 85,000 mile warranty and a 60-day satisfaction guarantee.

Tread type: Touring all season
UTQG wear rating: 820
Estimated price for 4 tires: $602

High treadwear rating, EV-ready: Michelin Defender2

Michelin Defender 2 has one of the highest treadwear ratings at 840, making it one of the lonest lasting tires

A high performance all-season tire, the Defender2 is known for superior comfort and minimal road noise. This tire also handles snow and rain surprisingly well. But, above all else, it’s built for durability and performance. Michelin’s Defender2 has an 80,000 mileage warranty, a 60-day satisfaction guarantee, roadside assistance, and it’s EV-ready. Michelin is a well-established name in the tire industry, and it’s easy to see why.

Tread type: All season
UTQG wear rating: 840
Estimated price for 4 tires: $739

Long-lasting all-season tire: Michelin Defender T + H

Another excellent Michelin all-season tire that’s known for a comfortable ride and a marked improvement in miles per gallon. This is one of the best dry road tires that you’ll find on the market that’s completely designed to maximize your tread life. The “T + H” name comes from the fact that it has two speed ratings. These ratings are based on what temperature the tire can handle at high speeds. In this case, T rated tires mean it can handle speeds up to 118 mph and works with sedans and passenger vans. The H rating is a rating for up to 130mph, working with most commuter vehicles as well. The T + H also has an 80,000 mileage warranty, a 60-day satisfaction guarantee, and roadside assistance.

Tread type: Touring all season
UTQG wear rating: 820
Estimated price for 4 tires: $640

Long tread life, mud and snow tire: Michelin Defender LTX M/S

Michelin Defender LTX MS is rated for mud and snow and has one of the highest UTQG ratings at 800

This long-lasting all-season Michelin tire is meant for SUVs, trucks, and vans. It has excellent dry and wet road performance and is optimized for road comfort and durability. You won’t have as much success off-road with this tire, as it’s built around road performance, but you’ll have a tough time finding a longer lasting tire that works well with larger vehicles. This tire has Michelin’s 70,000-mile warranty, 60-day satisfaction guarantee, and roadside assistance.

Tread type: All season
UTQG wear rating: 800
Estimated price for 4 tires: $943

Fuel economy + high treadwear rating: Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza PLUS

Japanese-based tire manufacturer Bridgestone has been producing high quality tires since 1931 with sales across the globe. Their Dueler H/L Alenza PLUS is a premium tire that’s meant to improve fuel economy and last as long as possible. The tire has excellent all-weather performance, being able to withstand wet and mild off-road conditions. The Dueler H/L Alenza PLUS has an 80,000-mile warranty.

Tread type: Highway touring all season
UTQG wear rating: 800
Estimated price for 4 tires: $799

High treadwear, better handling: Continental TrueContact Tour and Continental TrueContact Tour 54

Continental True Contact Tour and Tour 54 are high rated UTQG tires, with very high expected tread life

The TrueContact Tour is a touring tire, which means it’s meant to perform like an all-season tire but with better handling and speed rating. This tire lives up to that standard with equally impressive dry and wet weather performance. The Tour54 model is the newest iteration of the TrueContact, offering even higher expected tread life, and it’s EV ready. The German-based Continental brand is known for producing premium tires that live up to their high standards. Both have an 80,000-mile warranty.

Tread type: Touring all season
UTQG Wear Rating: 800 and 840, respectively
Estimated price for 4 tires: $492 and $528

All-season touring tire: Yokohama AVID Ascend

Some models of Yokohama’s AVID Ascend come with UTQG ratings of 800, while others carrying a UTQG of 740. Either way, this tire’s expected treadwear is higher than average, placing it on our list of tires with the best treadwear expectations.

Tread type: Touring all season
UTQG Wear Rating: 800
Estimated price for 4 tires: $597

High tread rating all terrain tire: Falken Wildpeak AT Trail

Falken Wild Peak AT trail is an all terrain tire with a high treadwear rating among all terrain tires at 680

The only tire on our list that’s explicitly designed for the innovative crossover SUV, the Wildpeak AT Trail is a great all-season choice that’s not only comfortable but also durable. The Falken WildPeak is the OEM for several crossover SUVs and has a remarkable MPG rating on-road. This tire has a 65,000-mile warranty.

Tread type: All terrain, all season
UTQG wear rating: 680
Estimated price for 4 tires: $516

Longest lasting truck tires: Toyo Open Country A/T III

Toyo Open Country A T III tire is an all terrain tire with a treadwear rating of 600, which means it has a high expected tread life

This all-terrain tire is tough, blocky, and durable. As the one of the only tires on our list that can handle mud, snow, and tough terrain with no problem, the Open Country A/T III is unique in that it also has an excellent treadwear rating. Note that this tire is meant for trucks, SUVs, and other off-road vehicles that need larger sizes. The Open Country A/T III has a 65,000-mile warranty.

Tread type: All terrain, all season
UTQG wear rating: 600
Estimated price for 4 tires: $654

*Prices are subject to change and based on availability, size, materials, and other factors. Prices do not reflect discounts.