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Before buying touring tires: comfort, low noise and tread life

Touring tires are all-season passenger tires built for a quiet, comfortable ride and long tread life on sedans, minivans and crossovers. Touring tires use symmetrical or asymmetrical rib patterns with variable-pitch tread blocks, which spread road noise across frequencies so the cabin stays quieter than on performance tires.

Choosing touring or grand touring tires

Standard touring tires carry S (112 mph), T (118 mph) or H (130 mph) speed ratings and are sized for family sedans, minivans and crossovers on 15- to 18-inch wheels. Grand touring tires carry H or V (149 mph) ratings, come in lower-profile sizes on 17- to 20-inch wheels and add sharper steering response for premium sedans and crossovers.

Buying foam-lined touring tires for a quieter cabin

Some touring tires add a polyurethane foam layer bonded inside the tread, which absorbs cavity resonance, the hum that air inside a tire makes at around 200 to 250 Hz. Foam-lined touring tires are common in sizes for electric vehicles, where the absence of engine noise makes tire noise more noticeable.

Treadwear warranties to compare when buying touring tires

Touring tires carry some of the longest treadwear warranties among passenger tires, commonly 60,000 to 90,000 miles. The treadwear warranty for each touring tire is listed in its product specifications.

Compare touring tires by treadwear warranty and price to find the lowest cost per mile.

Warranty terms to read before buying touring tires

Touring tire treadwear warranties come with conditions, commonly proof of rotation every 5,000 to 8,000 miles plus correct inflation and alignment. Buyers comparing two touring tires with similar warranted mileage read the warranty terms in the product specifications, because the terms decide whether a claim is accepted if the set wears out early.

Snow ratings to check when buying touring tires

Touring tires carry the M+S (mud and snow) marking and handle light snow, but most touring tires are not rated for severe snow. A car or minivan that drives on snow-covered roads every winter needs all-weather tires with the 3PMSF (Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake) symbol or winter tires.

Choosing touring or high performance tires

Touring tires trade some steering response and dry grip for comfort and mileage; high performance tires make the opposite trade. A driver who values a quiet commute and fewer tire purchases chooses touring tires.

Ordering touring tires with NeoTires

Touring tires are ordered by the placard size and speed rating, with grand touring lines for 17- to 20-inch wheels. Search your car, minivan or crossover on NeoTires, compare touring tires by warranted mileage and price per tire, and add the set of four to the cart. NeoTires dispatches touring tires the same day and ships them across the US, with free shipping on tires marked Free shipping; Klarna, Affirm and Afterpay are available at checkout for spreading the cost of a long-life set.