1. Hankook Kinergy ST (H735) - Best All-Season Tire

Let’s get this list going with the Hankook Kinergy ST (H735), a performance-oriented all-season tire that’s a great choice in a year-round tire for either an economy-focused compact or a sporty crossover or sedan with an average SimpleScore of 8.6. In the traction category, we gave the Kinergy ST (H735) a SimpleScore of 8.5, as it delivers dependable grip in wet, dry, or wintry weather. Hankook designed the Kinergy ST (H735) with wide lateral grooves that help drain water out of the tread and an optimized tire design, all working together for tenacious traction. Hankook covers the Kinergy ST (H735) with a 70,000 mile treadwear warranty and features a special rubber compound that promotes a longer tread life, adding up to a SimpleScore of 8.9 for longevity. Thanks to its lateral grooves, tread design, internal construction, and sipe pattern, you’ll immediately notice sharp and immediate steering response, cornering, and braking with the Kinergy ST (H735) GX. With that all in mind, we give the Kinergy ST (H735) GX a SimpleScore of 8.4 for handling. Hankook also designed the Kinergy ST (H735) GX around low rolling resistance, ride comfort, and low noise, making it a great, versatile option.

2. Cooper Cobra Radial G/T - Great All-Season Tire

Also, take a look at the Cooper Cobra Radial G/T, another good all-season tire for the 235/60R15 tire size with an average SimpleScore of 7.5. The tire scored a great score of 8.1 in handling because of the various tread elements that help flush water out of the tread for improved grip on wet and dry roads. In longevity, the tire scored 7.6 thanks to the notched center rib within the tread that ensures tread wear. The Cobra Radial scored a good score of 7.7 in traction due to the symmetrical tread pattern and various tread elements. Additionally, the tire features a Raised White Letter sidewall for the classic look, making it a good choice!

3. Milestar Streetsteel - Great/Good All-Season Tire

Next up is another great, affordable all-season tire: the Milestar Streetsteel. The Milestar Streetsteel comes in with SimpleScore rankings of 8.1 for traction, 7.8 for longevity, and 8.1 for handling, with a very respectable overall SimpleScore of 8. The StreetSteel features an angled siping pattern and four circumferential grooves to offer a wide contact patch. Additionally, the StreetSteel is covered by a manufacturer’s treadwear warranty of 40,000 miles and features a shoulder block design that improves cornering and stability. Its symmetrical all-season tread is loaded with angled grooves, circumferential grooves, and a network of sipes for year-round traction, and the solid center rib helps boost straight-line road manners and steering response. Select sizes of the StreetSteel are designed for low rolling resistance, helping you save at the gas pump. An innovative feature of this Milestar tire is the classic raised white letter sidewall and a checkered flag design for the race-inspired feel.

4. Mastercraft Avenger G/T - Good All-Season tire

Let’s take a look at a more affordable all-season tire, the Mastercraft Avenger G/T. The Avenger G/T gets an overall average SimpleScore of 7.8, which then breaks down to 7.7 for handling, 8 for longevity, and 7.9 for traction. If you’re looking for a great all-season tire in the 235/60R15 and on a bit of a budget, you can’t go wrong with the Haida HD628. The Haida HD628 features a Radial construction, long-wearing tread compound, all-season tread with circumferential and angled grooves, and a dense network of sipes for year-round grip. Its radial construction helps put more rubber on the road, offering better handling and long, even wear.

5. Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/T Radial - Good All-Season tire

Let’s finish the list with a radial all-season tire more fitted towards muscle, sports, and performance vehicles. Designed to deliver exceptional performance at higher speeds, the Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/T Radial is rated at 7.7. The tire excels in traction (8.4), followed by handling (8.1), and longevity (7.5). The tire features a low-profile design for increased handling and performance. Additionally, the tire comes with a flat tread profile that improves handling capabilities while reducing irregular tread wear for a longer tread life.

Here at SimpleTire, we know that the tire buying process can be confusing and even downright frustrating, with so many choices on the market at so many price points and features to sort through. We want to make that experience simpler and less stressful for you, and we hope that this list of suggestions for premium all-season, all-weather, winter, and performance tires in the 235/60R14 tire size will help you make an informed decision.