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Choosing the best SUV tyres

As the Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) class continues to dominate not only the British car market, but the sale of new cars throughout the world, understanding the class is undoubtedly crucial.
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While public buses and metro continue to be popular choices for Singaporeans, a growing number of people are opting for a more comfortable mode of transportation. In recent years, research shows that the vast majority of Singaporeans are making the switch to SUVs. They are safe, spacious, and have high towing capacity— what’s not to like?

Purchasing an SUV is a huge investment, so we suggest you include the right features that best suit your lifestyle. This includes everything from your choice of interior design to your preferred tyres. Having the right tyres on your vehicle not only guarantees an optimal driving experience, but also significantly contribute to safety.

SUV owners know that there is a wide variety of SUV tyres to choose from but what should you look out for when selecting them? This article will steer you in the right direction for choosing the best SUV tyres.

All you need to know about SUV tyres

SUV tyres options by type

Consisting of a hard rubber compound and a few other inverted grooves, summer tyres are perfect for Singapore’s warm and humid weather. The absence of significant embossments in summer SUV tyres allows them to soften in hot temperatures. Similarly, the design of the tread pattern helps prevent aquaplaning when the rubber comes into contact with large quantities of surface water.

  • Summer SUV tyres are designed with fuel efficiency in mind. Their carefully engineered tread depth and size develop less traction on the road and significantly lower rolling resistance. As a result, the engine does not have to work as hard to propel the vehicle forward, which translates to fewer trips to the gas station for drivers.

  • Winter tyres, on the other hand, are made up of many smaller grooves, which successfully helps disperse built-up surface water that is typical of weather during the winter months. These attributes also prove their worth in regard to grip during icy conditions and snowfall, as the tyres effectively compact the thick precipitation, enhancing traction. All-season, meanwhile, takes the qualities of both tyres and amalgamates them into one all-encompassing compound for every weather condition, all-year round. Take the CrossClimate SUV tyre as a prime example of a tyre ready for every weather condition.

Here at Michelin, we have a long heritage of creating industry-leading rubber compounds. So, whether you choose summer or all-season as your next SUV tyres, you travel with peace of mind that you’re driving on high-quality tyres.

Choosing the best SUV tyres for your vehicle

It is always a good idea to consider your daily usage, driving style, and vehicle model. However, this is not nearly enough for you to choose the perfect SUV tyres. SUV tyres vary in terms of comfort, performance, and durability. To select the best option for your vehicle, you need a well-rounded understanding of the features and benefits of each type of tyre. It takes a well-rounded understanding, including the perks and benefits, of each SUV tyre to decide on the best possible option for your vehicle. The right support will take you further.

The Best SUV Tyres for Comfort

When driving large vehicles like SUVs, it is worth looking into factors like noise reduction and shock absorption for comfort. For a quiet and smooth driving experience during your daily commute to work or long road trips over the weekends, you might want to consider tyres with uniquely sculptured tread patterns and optimised tread blocks. These characteristics ensure noise reduction and solve issues with engine vibration when picking up speed. 

Our recommended SUV tyres: Primacy 4 SUV

The Best SUV Tyres for Off-Road Terrain

Your vehicle should not limit your ability to explore new horizons. The right SUV tyres for adventurous drivers should be able to assist you during long drives on rough road conditions and uneven terrains. The best SUV tyres for challenging conditions then require special features that enhance off-road traction such as long tread life, deep tread depth, and distinctive groove.

Our recommended SUV tyres: LTX Force/ Latitude Tour HP

The Best SUV Tyres for Family SUVs

For family SUVs, which often carry car booster seats, sports equipment, and shopping bags, safety is paramount. The best SUV tyres for family vehicles, such as the Toyota RAV4, should offer high load capacity and excellent traction, both on the road and in wet conditions. These features ensure the safety and stability of your vehicle, accommodating the diverse needs of family travel.

Our recommended SUV tyres: Primacy 4 SUV

The Best SUV Tyres for Compact SUVs

Characterized by their lightweightedness, compact SUVs like Renault Captur require tyres with strong grip and vehicle control for safety purposes. High aquaplaning resistance quality and brilliant wet braking performance benefits that come with the like of these SUV tyres also make all the difference when driving on slippery roads.

Our recommended SUV tyres: Primacy 4 SUV

The Best SUV Tyres for Luxury SUVs

Luxury SUVs exude class and style like no other vehicle. Drivers of luxury SUV cars seek both comfort and a sense of security. The best SUV tyres for this are the ones with exceptional on-road and braking performance and long tread life. It is all about that extra layer of protection for the important people in your life.

Our recommended SUV tyres: Primacy SUV+

The Best SUV Tyres for All-Around SUVs

For those looking to arrive at weekly business meetings before towing the caravan on a Friday evening, they might prefer Toyota Land Cruiser and the likes which are stylish, sharp, and strong. During the summer months, an SUV with 4X4 capability should call upon SUV tyres with equal on-road and off-road capabilities.

Our recommended SUV tyres: Latitude Cross

The Best SUV Tyres for Performance

Motoring enthusiasts who invest in the SUV market often find themselves behind the wheel of a Super or luxury SUV (SSUV). This subsection includes the likes of the Porsche Cayenne and the Range Rover Evoque, combining performance you could only expect from a supercar with the luxury you would be anticipating from a chauffeur-driven limousine.

For these owners, driving is a passion, and getting their hands on the DSG, flappy paddle gearbox, will only result in one outcome — sports mode. True, unrestricted power is essential for these motorists.

Harsh acceleration, braking, and cornering can place tyres under significantly high temperatures. However, we would suggest avoiding doing this on a general basis, as it will diminish the tread quicker over time. For cars that sway more in the favor of the sports category, we would advise the Pilot Sport 4 SUV Tyre.

Want to explore more tyre options? Check out our SUV tyres below or find a Michelin dealer near you.

Our SUV tyre range

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