Choosing the best tyres for your car, when it comes the performance, safety, durability and comfort of the tyres are important decisions. With the varying driving conditions across the UAE from deadly summer roads to endless miles on highway, you need tyres that can take a beating in hell weather but give reliable performance across all car types.
No matter if you own a compact car, SUV, luxury sedan or sports vehicle, selecting from one of the reliable manufacturers as the tyre will change all things
Here, we reveal the top 5 tyre companies across the globe that come up with top notch quality products for different sorts of autos. If you are an innovative, durable and technologically advanced brand; UAE drivers will probably love you.
1. Michelin
A world-class French tyre producer (Michelin being the name we are often dreaming about) and responsible of many firsts in terms of tyre technics, offering an excellent driving performance. Michelin The technical genius of tyre performance goes into safety, durability and fuel-efficiency with a great focus on innovation when it comes to its tyres. Their product range ranges from daily run tyres to competition and off road.
Michelin’s polymer and all-season/mud-resistant range of tyres are designed to perform well in harsh desert climates for drivers in the UAE. Their worldwide appeal is built on their commitment to sustainability.
2. Bridgestone
World leading tyre company Bridgestone has a long history concerning quality, endurance and high level of research. The tyres of Bridgestone: Bridgestone tyres are designed to maximize grip, especially on wet roads which make them an excellent choice for the city and highway driving.
For the Passenger car/taxis, trucks and commercial vehicles as well high performance vehicles Bridgestone offers a wide range of tyres. These technologies are at once performance focused and patient for the long haul like run-flat systems
3. Dunlop Tyres
Performance wise, Dunlop seems like one of the most reliable brands in motorsport and street across the ages. With an origin in the UK and now part of the Goodyear group of Dunlop makes “special” all-season tires that suit performance minded design with everyday usability.
Dunlop is ideal for Sports car and luxury vehicle drivers by providing drivers with light handling, cornering ability and braking responsiveness. SP Sport and Grand trek are two of the brand’s offerings designed to cope well with the heat (and resistance in performance) encountered in UAE roads, balancing both city slicker’s streets as well long haul routes. Whether you are driving through city streets or off-highway in desert roads, Dunlop tyres caters the performance and durability drivers want in UAE.
4. Continental
Continental (German engineering giant) expertise in state-of-the-art tyre technologies and safety technology. The tyre is intended to provide maximum grip and minimum rolling resistance for fuel economy (max. The original equipment manufacturer is one of the best choices for a stud less performance/ all-round tyre as they are highly committed to its innovation.
One of the reasons that so many luxury and sports car manufacturers go with Pirelli is because their tyres are so low on road noise too, which is crucial when you’re spending long periods travelling interstate in a cramped car here in the UAE. PrestigeContact and SportContact to meet the demands of different kind of cars: from a hatch-upright to full-size sedan.
5. Pirelli
Pirelli: Pirelli is at the top of the performance range, a must-have for many luxury and sports car marques. A front-runner in Formula 1 racing, Pirelli is an Italian brand that sets high standards for driver control and response because they develop their products with leading edge advanced materials and tread patterns.
Pirelli is famous for high end vehicles, but also they come with all season, even touring tyres that are for everyday use (tabs comments). Their Scorpion range, in line with other manufacturers, are a very popular choice among SUV owners in UAE who want high levels of performance (cars that go fast on the motorway) in tough conditions.
How to Choose the Right Tyre Brand for Your Car
Your driving style, type of car and road conditions are all factors in selecting a tyre brand. Here are some tips:
- For city driving: Tyres with a Green indicator and quiet ride, wet grip and high on fuel efficiency
- For off-road or desert trips: Better durability, deep tread and heat resistance.
- For luxury or sports cars: go with upgraded-to-step performance tyres, in terms of cornering and braking.
- For all-season reliability: Opt for the tyres which are capable of operating in a range of temperatures and have consistent grip.
Remember to also take your vehicle manufacturer recommendations but have a tyre professional give you a full rundown before any purchases. Important aspects that you need make certain are of a safe and excellent perfection are: your tire size, load index and speed rating
Final Thoughts
Tyres are your car’s only interface with the road, hence, most of your comfort & safety depends on your selection of tyres. All the above brands, Michelin, Bridgestone, Dunlop Summer, Continental & Pirelli are globally recognized for the quality of their workmanship and performance on any car.
Premium tyre brands can really make a big difference to safety and tyre life for UAE drivers who are stuck in the heat, long highways, and the occasional desert trek as they can definitely give you more driving confidence. When you select your next set of tires, avoid getting the cheapest — but rather pick a well-known name fits your ride and driving style better.
By going with a respected tyre manufacturer, you are getting not just rubber but the peace of mind, fuel savings related to longer tyre life and road safety.