2026’s Best Passenger Tyres

Find out what makes the cut

Commuting doesn’t stop just because of a little rain. Wet weather can be one of the most perilous times to be on the road. Potholes, other drivers without headlights on, greasy intersections…

Why not take away some of the stress by having a look at some of the highest reviewing tyres by wet weather performance. This information has been given to us by real drivers, just like you, out there in the real world rather than a marketing team. Crazy, we know.

In other words, if you’re looking for passenger tyres that excel in wet weather, you’ve come to the right place.

Michelin - PILOT SPORT 4
PILOT SPORT 4
Wet Performance
89%
82%
Overall rating, based on 108 reviews
Continental - ContiPremiumContact 5
ContiPremiumContact 5
Wet Performance
89%
85%
Overall rating, based on 13 reviews
Yokohama - ADVAN Sport V105
ADVAN Sport V105
Wet Performance
89%
81%
Overall rating, based on 32 reviews
Continental - ContiPremiumContact 2
ContiPremiumContact 2
Wet Performance
87%
77%
Overall rating, based on 26 reviews
Michelin - PRIMACY 3 ST
PRIMACY 3 ST
Wet Performance
87%
86%
Overall rating, based on 29 reviews
Continental - MaxContact MC6
MaxContact MC6
Wet Performance
86%
72%
Overall rating, based on 25 reviews
Kumho Tyres - ECSTA PS71
ECSTA PS71
Wet Performance
86%
71%
Overall rating, based on 19 reviews
Michelin - ENERGY SAVER+
ENERGY SAVER+
Wet Performance
86%
83%
Overall rating, based on 16 reviews
Michelin - PILOT SPORT 3
PILOT SPORT 3
Wet Performance
86%
81%
Overall rating, based on 24 reviews
Dunlop - SP SPORT FM800
SP SPORT FM800
Wet Performance
84%
73%
Overall rating, based on 31 reviews
Michelin - PRIMACY 4
PRIMACY 4
Wet Performance
83%
83%
Overall rating, based on 29 reviews
Toyo - Proxes R46
Proxes R46
Wet Performance
83%
74%
Overall rating, based on 12 reviews
Dunlop - SP Sport 01
SP Sport 01
Wet Performance
82%
77%
Overall rating, based on 11 reviews
Maxxis - HP5 PREMITRA
HP5 PREMITRA
Wet Performance
82%
66%
Overall rating, based on 11 reviews
Pirelli - CINTURATO P7™
CINTURATO P7™
Wet Performance
81%
76%
Overall rating, based on 60 reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you’ve wanted to know about wheel alignments
Often confused with wheel balancing, a wheel alignment when boiled down to the simplest explanation; is the process of ensuring that the angles of the wheels are perpendicular to the ground and that all wheels are parallel to each other. Read more
What size tyres will fit my vehicle?
Using the correct wheels and tyres on your vehicle are super important to the safety of yourself, your passengers and other road users. How do you know what size wheels and tyres your vehicle needs? Click here to read more about learning how to tell what size tyres your vehicle takes. Read more
What should my tyre pressure be?
Under inflated tyres may cause premature wear and pose a potential hazard to yourself and other road users. Regularly checking your tyre pressure is the best way to ensure that your tyres don’t dip too far below their optimal PSI (pounds per square inch, or the amount of gassy stuff you’ve got in your tyres). Read more
When do I need new tyres?
Let’s face it - drag racer or not, your tyres receive a lot of wear. If they’re starting to look worn, don’t grip as well as they used to or are just getting old - they may need replacing. Read more
Load Ratings
The load rating, or load index, is an assigned number (ranging from 0 to 279) that tells you what the heaviest load is that your vehicle’s tyres can manage. Read more

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