Ranking Of Domestic Brand Tires In February 2026. Do You Know These Brands?

Don’t rush to change the tires before buying a new car. You may be paying IQ tax.

I also struggled with this issue when I first picked up the car.

Looking at the entrance of the 4S store, the signboards of those modification shops came into view, such as "500 off for a Michelin" and "Pirelli Limited Time Special", and I couldn't help but feel itchy inside.

I always feel that the tires supplied by the original factory are not good enough. Surely the stingy manufacturer will save money on this?

Then I got to know an old man who had been engaged in car repair work all his life. His words made me wake up from a dream. He said: "Young friend, if the quality of original tires is really so bad, then the automobile manufacturing company will have been sued for this problem long ago until it is unable to defend itself. Even the pants to cover up the shame can't be saved."

That's something tricky, car companies are smarter than monkeys

In fact, you can tell the truth from the data.

Only 30% of global tire sales are installed when new cars leave the factory, while the remaining 70% are replaced later at our own expense.

What's the reason? In view of the business of matching tires for new cars, the gross profit margin earned by manufacturers is only a pitiful 5% to 10%, which is completely a transaction that relies on sales volume to obtain profits.

But what about the replacement tire market? The gross profit margin is going up to 20%.

Automobile companies have no incentive to mess with you on original tires, because the profits are so thin that it is not worth destroying the brand name they have finally built up for such a small amount of money. What they are more worried about is that a large-scale recall will occur due to tire problems. That is what is really fatal to them.

Domestic tires are no longer the "hard lumps" they used to be.

There are still people on the Internet arguing about whether domestically produced tires are okay. I just want to laugh when I see them.

If you randomly ask a driver who is engaged in online ride-hailing, eight out of ten will recommend domestic tires to you. They drive on the road all day long and can drive 70,000 to 80,000 kilometers a year. They know best which tires are durable and which ones can save money.

Qirin 990, with a wear resistance index of 480, is a magical tire secretly hidden by online ride-hailing masters. Its noise is only 67dB at a speed of 100km/h, and its price is in the range of 350 to 500 yuan.

Linglong Sport Master has effortlessly obtained EU 3A certification, with a wear resistance index of 500. It is a popular model that comes with original factory equipment and can be purchased for only 320 to 480 yuan.

Jai Alai WA09, sharing Michelin technology, can be understood as the "affordable version of Michelin", and its price is only 60% of Michelin.

Chaoyang No. 1, the flagship product of Zhongce Rubber, is equipped with silent cotton and noise reduction plug devices. When the vehicle is traveling at a speed of 60 kilometers per hour, the noise in the car can be as low as 62 decibels. Even at a high-speed speed of 120 kilometers per hour, there is no need to shout loudly when talking in the car.

Are you saying these tires don't work? The data is here, why don't you give it a try?

Those big-name tires have a premium price so high that it will make you feel distressed.

So whether Michelin and Pirelli are better, the answer is yes. Pilot Sport 4 and P Zero are indeed top-notch products, and Pirelli has been used in F1 events.

The situation is like this. You use it for commuting every day and take your children for outings on weekends. In this case, do you really need to use track-grade tires?

Just like if you just want to buy groceries, you have to drive a supercar. It’s not impossible, it’s not necessary.

Bridgestone's Tairan, as well as Botianzu and Goodyear's supporting tires, the quality of these products is guaranteed, but their prices are indeed there.

When do you really need to replace high-end tires?

To be honest, unless you have particularly extreme needs——

For example, if you are a control enthusiast and want to race through hills and corners every weekend;

For example, you are particularly sensitive to tire noise and cannot tolerate even one decibel more;

For example, if you drive a performance car, the original set of tires really can't feed the hundreds of horsepower.

At this time, there is no problem in choosing to install Michelin PS4 and Pirelli P Zero. After all, you get what you pay for, and the performance of high-end tires under extreme conditions is indeed worth the price difference.

But if you, as an ordinary person, drive normally and commute normally, then the original tires can fully meet your needs. After driving 30,000 to 50,000 kilometers and the wear is about the same, you can replace a set of domestic first-tier brand tires with silent and wear-resistant properties. Four tires can save almost a thousand yuan. Isn't it nice?

Tire selection logic hidden by veteran drivers

Changing tires is really not that mysterious.

If you want to be the quietest and most comfortable, close your eyes and enter Chaoyang No. 1.

For a lot of running, wear resistance, and good value for money, Kirin 990 is the way to go.

Linglong Sport Master has balanced and easy-to-use features. It is an original product and is not picky about road conditions.

If you want Michelin quality without spending a lot of money, Huai Li WA09.

There are many bad roads, it is necessary to resist construction and save money to the extreme, Chaoyang C66.

Value safety and stability, like a solid chassis, Triangle TR978, military quality.

These tires have been verified by hundreds of thousands of car owners and are not touted by any self-media.

Tell some heart-wrenching truth

Many things are like this. What you think is a trap is not necessarily a trap; where you think a treasure is, its price exceeds its value to a shockingly high degree.

As long as tires are manufactured by large manufacturers and purchased through regular channels, their quality is usually not bad. As for whether you must pursue that brand logo persistently or pursue real product performance, it completely depends on your own situation.

First of all, my car was originally equipped with Giti tires, which were replaced after driving 60,000 kilometers. When I was going to change the tires, I originally wanted to choose the Michelin brand, but later I was stopped by the experienced car repairman and finally replaced with a set of Chaoyang tires. So far, this car has traveled 30,000 kilometers without any problems during this period. The brakes are very stable even in rainy days.

So, after buying a new car, drive it steadily first.

When the day comes to replace the tires, choose the one that best suits you based on your needs and budget.

At that time, you will find that the best choice may be right next to you.