4 Best All Season Budget Tires | Stops on a Dime in the Wet

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The only tire here with a 2,403-pound load capacity and a 60,000-mile warranty — built to haul heavy loads quietly.

The Atturo AZ600 pulls ahead of every other tire on this list because it is the only one with both a 60,000-mile treadwear warranty and a load capacity of 2,403 pounds per tire (load index 111). That means it is designed to safely support a large SUV or pickup truck while the maker backs its life for 60,000 miles — a rare combo at a budget price. Also like the Starfire it has a variable-pitch tread (differently sized tread blocks that break up sound waves), which owners mention keeps the ride “smooth and quiet.”

The Atturo AZ600 is also heavy itself at 38 pounds per tire, versus the Goodyear’s 16.52 pounds, a trade-off that tells you it is built with dense rubber and a reinforced sidewall. The built-in rim guard — a raised rubber ridge along the sidewall — protects your wheels from curb scuffs when you park on tight city streets. The UTQG (Uniform Tire Quality Grading) rating is 560 A A, and the variable-pitch tread pattern is designed to keep road noise low over the full 60,000-mile warranty life.

At a 31.1-inch diameter, versus the Goodyear at 24.9 inches, make sure your wheel well has the clearance before buying. It comes in 23 sizes from 16 to 22-inch rims, covering most crossovers and pickups.

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The featherweight sedan tire that one buyer trusted to fix vibration and pulling — at only 16.52 pounds.

This Goodyear Assurance is the lightest tire on this list at only 16.52 pounds, which makes it a natural fit for compact cars and small sedans where every pound of unsprung weight (the mass not supported by the suspension) affects ride comfort and fuel economy. Its load capacity of 1,356 pounds (load index 91) is appropriate for a car like a 2009 VW Jetta — one reviewer noted that replacing three mismatched tires with this model eliminated noise, shaking, and pulling.

The 24.9-inch diameter is smaller than the Atturo AZ600’s 31.1 inches, so check your vehicle’s original tire size before ordering. The wide tread grooves are designed to push water and slush out from under the contact patch for better wet traction, and the optimized tread pattern aims to cut road noise. The 91H speed rating means it is certified for sustained speeds up to 130 mph (the “H” stands for that speed threshold).

One buyer with a Kia Soul reported that previous Goodyear Assurance tires lasted over 10,000 miles with one rotation and still looked “like new,” calling them the best value tires and noting no difference in ride or longevity compared to Michelins costing twice as much. There is no stated treadwear warranty in the specifications, so consider that if long-term mileage protection matters to you.

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The mid-priced SUV tire with a 1,874-pound load capacity — but a buyer found it “wears faster than expected.”

The Crossmax SUV CHTS-1 is a budget entry for mid-size SUVs, with a load capacity of 1,874 pounds (load index 102) — solidly between the light Goodyear and the heavy Atturo. Its 28.5-inch diameter and 27-pound weight put it in the middle of the pack physically. But unlike the Atturo AZ600, it has no stated mileage warranty, so the maker does not formally back longevity with a mileage figure.

Real-world buyers tell a more nuanced story. One owner of a 2010 RAV4 V6 drove 30,000 miles over 16 months and found the tread worn down to 4/32nds to 6/32nds (a 32nd is about 0.8 mm) — “wears faster than expected,” they wrote. The same buyer praised its “excellent wet/dry/snow/slush/ice traction (near snow tire)” but noted a harsh ride and noise “higher than average.” Another buyer on a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe reported the tires are “extremely quiet and comfortable” compared to old Pirellis, highlighting how results vary by vehicle.

The multi-pitch pattern design is meant to decrease noise levels, and the all-season compound handles rain well according to buyer reviews. Made in Thailand (date code 4423), these tires come with a standard manufacturer warranty but no specific mileage warranty stated. The sidewall damage one buyer mentioned from a curb suggests the Crossmax lacks the rim guard that the Atturo AZ600 includes.

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The budget tire with a 50,000-mile warranty that shoppers say never hydroplanes — not even in heavy rain.

The Starfire Solarus AS is the budget pick that punches hardest in wet conditions, and it does so with a 50,000-mile treadwear warranty — a real vote of confidence from its maker, Cooper, that the rubber is built to last. Unlike the Crossmax, which has no stated mileage warranty, the Starfire gives you that formal protection. At 25.84 pounds and a 28.15-inch diameter, it sits between the compact Goodyear and the Crossmax, and its load capacity of 1,764 pounds (load index 100) is sufficient for most crossovers and family sedans.

Buyers report “excellent wet traction” with “no hydroplaning in heavy rain” and “superb snow traction on steep hills without 4WD.” The trade-off, several owners note, is that it is “slightly noisier and rougher ride on dry roads.” The variable-pitch tread design uses differently sized elements to reduce highway drone, which one buyer described as “not too noisy” after 15,000 miles with no visible wear or cupping.

The solid center rib helps provide a controlled, stable steering feel at highway speeds. If your driving includes frequent rain, snow-covered hills, or slush, the Starfire’s deep slots and biting edges make it a surprisingly capable option at a budget-friendly price. One owner of a Lexus SUV simply said they were “very happy with the purchase and money saved.”