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Goodyear, Cooper, BFGoodrich, Firestone, and more — ranked for 2026. Check the sidewall if you need tires made in the USA.
If you want a familiar American name on the sidewall, start here. Goodyear and Cooper are longtime U.S. brands; BFGoodrich is the go-to for many trucks even though it’s Michelin-owned; Firestone sits under Bridgestone.
“American brand” and “made in the USA” aren’t the same thing. If domestic production matters to you, read the plant country on the sidewall — then use the ranking below to pick a model that fits your car.
Goodyear, Cooper, BFGoodrich, Firestone, and Mastercraft — classic U.S. names ranked by how their tires actually test.
| # | Brand | ReScore | Avg test | Tests | Models | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.2Great | 4.4 | 79 | 45 | $78 | |
| 2 | 3.9Good | 3.8 | 32 | 24 | $71 | |
| 3 | 3.9Good | 3.9 | 27 | 10 | $112 | |
| 4 | 3.9Good | — | 0 | 15 | $55 | |
| 5 | 3.6Good | 3.1 | 3 | 21 | $88 |
A quick take on who each brand fits — plus a strong model to start with when we have one.
Broad U.S. lineup with deep test coverage across all-season, weather, and Wrangler off-road tires.
Bridgestone’s value brand — Destination and WeatherGrip models deliver practical all-season capability.
Michelin-family toughness aimed at trucks and off-road — KO2 and Trail Terrain dominate their niches.
Cooper sub-brand aimed at value — useful when you want a known name at a lower price point.
American mid-tier (now under Goodyear) focused on durable Discoverer and Endeavor lines.
Goodyear, Michelin, Bridgestone, and others run U.S. plants — but some of their models are still imported. Trust the sidewall mold code, not the brand story alone.
Cooper was bought by Goodyear, but the Cooper name and a lot of its Ohio history remain. See our Cooper brand page for models and prices.
For most passenger cars, start with Goodyear. For trucks and off-road, start with BFGoodrich. Compare everything on best tire brands.
