Michelin Dominates Consumer Reports' 2026 Tire Lineup

Consumer Reports' 2026 tire guide spans all-season, EV, ultra-high-performance, and winter tires, with Michelin Defender2 leading the all-season category, Hankook Ion Evo AS topping EV tires, Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4 and Pilot Sport 4 S winning their respective UHP categories, Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 as the top winter tire, and Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 as the top performance winter tire; prices, tread life, and owner satisfaction vary across picks.