Top 10 Best Tires for Honda Civic: 2024 Tire Test

As one of the most popular sedan series from Honda, the Civic generally runs well on most all-terrain surfaces with average to quality tire sets. Still, drivers with niche preferences would like to customize their driving experiences to the highest levels; hence, our COR Wheels team compiles a comprehensive list of the 10 best tires for Honda Civic based on terrain and specific needs.

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A. How to Choose The Best Tires for Honda Civic

1. Understanding The Honda Civic

Honda Civic is one of the brand’s best-selling hatchbacks/sedans. Primarily tailored for regular on-road usage, Civic works best with high-quality touring tires that can strike through paved, smooth surfaces such as suburban roads, city streets, and highways. You should also factor in the tire’s steering response and optimized footprints; otherwise, the Civic car will fail to do a decent job when navigating roadblocks or vehicles if its handling characteristics do not sync with the tire’s groove designs.

Like most Honda sedans, the Civic is equipped with the FWD (front-wheel drive system), meaning most of its traction and power lie in the two front wheels. As such, the Civic might encounter quite some trouble dealing with severe winter conditions; it would be best if you seek capable tires that can cut through basic wet conditions, light snow terrains, and occasional thicker snow without much problem.

You should not skim over the sedan’s ground clearance, which is sufficient for clear obstacles (e.g., driveways and speedbumps) but far from enough when handling rugged/off-road terrains. Aggressive tires like off-road AT, max traction off-road, etc., will not be the best match for the Honda Civic – though on some occasions, a light on-road AT tire should do. And should you frequent uneven roads and occasional off-road paths, we will introduce 2 best AT tires below.

Also, the Honda Civic enjoys quite spacious cargo space but lacks major structural support for heavy towing and loading. As it is more suited to passengers carrying and daily commuting, tires with high load ratings/load ranges are not really necessary. 

2. Choosing The Right Tire Type for Your Honda Civic

a. Touring All-Season Tires

Touring tires are the fitting choice for casual on-road driving and among the most affordable models on the market. You can aim for more expensive grand touring tires if there are higher traction demands, but most of the time, cheap tires like standard touring models should do in most daily driving situations.

Opt for touring tires if:

You prefer excellent riding comfort. Most touring tires balance noise and riding quality very well – an excellent choice for long drives. 

You want year-round traction. Touring tires can handle various on-road conditions, such as dry/wet, light snow, etc. Plus, while not all of them excel in severe winters, there are still quite a few exceptions from notable brands like Michelin, Bridgestone, etc.

Your car must withstand much abuse, but you still aim for long-term usage. Compared to specialized or high-performance tires, touring models are built with more tread patterns and durable compounds. Their warranty is also competitive, ensuring 3-6 years of mindless driving after purchase. 

You are not a spirited driver. As mentioned, touring tires still lack the required integrity and composure to handle extreme riding dynamics. But if you mostly engage in casual rides with no extra speed requirements, these tires will easily suffice.

b. Performance Summer Tires

Summer tires, as the name suggests, aim to level up standard touring tire models with more enhanced traction and footprints in dry, warm conditions. They will be a perfect fit if:

You want extra tire integrity for dynamic on-road handling in summer. Summer tires enjoy large and continuous tread blocks that pave the way for very precise steering and responsive handling. Plus, thanks to their impressive cornering grip, you can take high-speed turns with much more confidence.

You do not travel much in severe cold weather. These tires are summer-focused, so it would be best to reserve their applications for your summer rides only. Still, some premium summer tires do perform decently in mild cold or light snow, so you can use them all year round if your neighborhood rarely suffers from harsh winters. 

You have some money to spend. If you can afford generous spending with your budget, do not hesitate to seek high-performance tires (ultra-high-performance ones would be even better) to customize your driving experience to the fullest.

c. Performance Winter Tires

An opposite of summer tires, winter tires mostly concentrate on wintertime performance. You should consider them if:

You live in/have to travel through harsh winter conditions. Even mid-range winter tires can handle decent snow and terrains, ensuring your safety throughout all winter months. 

You have low demands/limited usage in summer. Winter tires are usually not really recommended for frequent/spirited summer usage. Nevertheless, some outstanding options in the market deal well with casual, low-speed rides or low/cool summer temperatures; as such, you can enjoy maximum snow performances while still having decent driving experiences when winter is over.

B. How Did We Pick and Test The Best Honda Civic Tires

After putting 196+ best-selling tires through real-life testing in January (for Winter evaluations) and June-July (Summer), our COR Wheels team negotiated our agreed overall score with general customer feedback (gathered from another separate customer survey) to single out the best performers on the market.

To ensure the most reliable results, we installed the 215/50R17 tire size version on the Honda Civic 2022 Sedan EX for the entirety of our tests. 

C. The Best All-Season Tires for Honda Civic

1. Michelin CrossClimate2

Best uses: dry terrains, highways, high-speed leans, deep water, snow roads

Michelin CrossClimate 2 is the true star for all-season terrains and an impressive feat for the Honda Civic, evident in the stable traction and excellent levels of grip across a broad driving speed range. Our tests began smoothly at 45 MPH and remained reliable around roadblocks and twisty corners, only experiencing rare stutters through zigzag switchbacks that vanished instantly the moment we threw punctual downshifts into the mix. 

The tire will also be a total delight for you on highways, seamlessly settling well into the smooth asphalts to trample the slight shudders into faint, barely-there protests you would hardly notice. Better yet, thanks to the combined power of the aligning aft forces and Piano Tuning, we did not suffer much for significant jostles and noises most of the time; the worst that happened was only some loud screeching through steep ascents, and even such accidents were few and far between. 

In wet weather, Michelin CrossClimate 2 still retains most of its confidence; the V-formation tread has been buffed and layered so well that you will not spot any difference from the tire’s dry traction, especially through straight-line endeavors in stagnant water of 2 to 7 inches. Judging by the way our Honda Civic had no trouble dealing with intentional oversteering and late brakings, you should be able to handle early/late apex just fine without losing momentum.

Wintertime traction is very competitive even for snow tire standards, and Michelin CrossClimate 2 also impresses us with its good treadwear rates and generous 60,000-mile warranty. All in all, except for occasional muted feedback after extended trips (5+ hours onwards), there is not much to complain about this powerful champion.

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2. Bridgestone WeatherPeak

Best uses: high-speed endeavors, tight corners, slippery surfaces, all winter terrains

A competitive representative from Bridgestone WeatherPeak delivers mind-blowing, capable road grips that spring into action instantly the moment you set your Honda Civic onto the paved grooves. 

Its large shoulder blocks clearly play a lot in WeatherPeak’s favor, establishing pronounced and transparent contact points that choke up shudders well at 40 to 55 MPH, with only minor shakes when you rev to any number beyond that. The steering response also easily seizes the top ranks, closely aligning with your driving inputs with only occasional brief delays through abrupt, unplanned correction skids.

Wet traction is also one of WeatherPeak’s notable highlights, surpassing every grand-touring tire we have tested to punch sharply through most water depths in very aggressive confidence. You will also love the well-placed lateral notches across the sidewalls, which does an excellent anti-hydroplaning job in both regular wet weather and freezing snow. 

Needless to say, as most of its wet-traction features translate well into winter, WeatherPeak’s performance on light and deep snow is very stable and delightful, even outperforming tons of specialized winter tires from less reputable brands. The Honda Civic also maintains such consistent performance efficiency through all summer and winter surfaces without losing its internal strength and subtle impact-handling, ensuring your ride is smooth and uneventful while experiencing no significant lagging.

Some noise-sensitive drivers might complain about the howling on highways, tight-spaced curves, and slopes. Fortunately, other than that, the tire is quiet and well-behaved in almost every other situation, even at high speeds.

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3. Goodyear Assurance ComfortDrive

Best uses: paved roads, moderate water below 7 inches, light road textures, light snowy terrains

Our team had quite a blast with Goodyear Assurance ComfortDrive, as its tight and almost stubborn footprint refused to part ways with the road textures despite our very fluctuating steering. We navigated through corners easily thanks to the solid on-center rib, and mid-way changes were also handled excellently with the help of ComfortDrive’s capable TreadLock Technology. 

The Evolving Traction Grooves will also play a huge part in momentum maintenance across slightly thicker gravel around cobblestone roads, allowing seamless and very reliable strikes for you throughout abrupt, sharp accelerations. 

While wet traction might witness a notable decrease compared to dry grip, ComfortDrive‘s connection with the road will remain strong through moderate water (below 7 inches) and refill traction losses well, even managing decent oversteering recovery when you attempt tight corner entries. 

You will also be pleased with the well-designed lateral notches and AquaChannel Grooves, which manifest such a flexible and open evacuation path that hydroplaning issues remain only a faint threat most of the time. On another note, we did wish the noise and jostles could have been tamer in stagnant waters of 8 inches onwards.

Winter performances are clearly not the best as it is a grand-touring tire, but still very much acceptable; when equipped with snow chains, you can totally drive through favorable weather and decently-paved snow packs without putting the car at risk. 

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4. BFGoodrich Advantage Control

Best uses: dry highways, tight corners, water of 5-7 inches, light snow, long rides

One of the brand’s most stable best sellers, BFGoodrich Advantage Control can easily settle any beginner’s worries after just the first few rides. 

The inclusion of BFGoodRich’s Next Gen Sidewall Stabilizer Tech, as the name suggests, truly keeps unwanted tire flex at a minimum, which paves a smooth and convenient way for the Honda Civic to pass through while leaving decent margins to deal with 180-degree skids, abrupt speed changes (both accelerations and decelerations) and tight corners. 

Even better, brief drifting symptoms only manifest in the first few miles and subside the longer you ride, so you do not have to pull over or slow down through long curves and graded climbs.

Just like most BFGoodrich tires, wet traction loses some of its edges around corners and through extremely tense speed limits (beyond 55 MPH). Fortunately, you can trust Advantage Control to behave well otherwise. One tip is to settle with 45 to 55 MPH in moderate water (5-7 inches) and 40 MPH in deeper water; your Honda Civic will have ample time to reinforce the contact patch for better traction while keeping intrusive hydroplaning issues at bay.

Let’s say you usually take long journeys on dry/wet highways, then this BFGoodrich will be your best ally. The silica-filled rubber compound crafted with a symmetric tread pattern goes a long way with noise and shock absorption, so you can enjoy your long drives with more comfort.

If there is any drawback, it is probably the tire’s loud screeching at high speeds and the occasional steering delays when you pack the Civic at its full capacity (5 passengers). But no worries; these oversights are neither intrusive nor dangerous.

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D. Best Performance Tire for Honda Civic

5. Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS+

Best uses: dry terrains, slightly rugged surfaces, puddles/slippery roads, tight corners, long drives

Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS+ is easily the best ultra-high-performance tire in our COR Wheels Tire Test. With well-built lateral slots and sharp chamfered edges, the tire left little to no worry regarding its rubber connection, resulting in seamless and non-dramatic cuts as we maneuvered around the roads and overtook other vehicles. The way the tire remained unwavering on rougher terrains like construction-site roads or mountain passes was also very reassuring; you can navigate them just fine at moderate speeds even as a beginner.

Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS+ also delivers spectacular reactions on wet surfaces; you will be pleasantly surprised by its confidence at tight corners and an impressive lack of stuttering through deep, cold water. The only moment you might truly feel its notable shudders is on long, slippery, wet bridges, but it is thankfully very easy for you to handle with consistent push-pull and more casual approaches.

The tire is (understandably) much less reliable on deep snow and ice, but with light snow surfaces, you can still look forward to decent road manners at 35 to 40 MPH, even rising to 45 when using snow chains. Treadwear is pretty good for an ultra-performance tire (which is usually not meant for long usage), and the rumblings through puddles and debris still stay within the lines.

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6. Vredestein Hypertrac All Season

Best uses: high-speed dry roads, sharp turns, long curves, deep water

Lauded among the best ultra-high-performance competitors in the market, Vredestein Hypertrac All Season has combined its wide outboard elements, generous void patterns, and innovative asymmetric compounds for reliable and sharp footings through most on-road terrains. 

You can apply multiple steering techniques in back-to-back intervals without subjecting your Civic to major over-reactions, and the way it adapts almost instantly to new directional turns and one-hand control over tricky roadblocks also deserves all the praise. Steering response is the last thing you need to worry about, judging by HyperTrac’s punctual feedback and aggressive tire-road contact that remains persistent across all corner and curve entries.

You will also fall in love with the tire’s pronounced wet confidence, which is only a small tad behind the champion Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS+ when it comes to deep water beyond 9 inches and braking distance. Other than that, the two tires share a lot in common, striking brilliantly through tire corners and only suffering from minor chokes on wet bridges. Packing the Civic at full capacity does not seem to result in much dragging.

Winter traction definitely plays to your advantage, which is very steadfast on light snow and decently controlled in deep snow and ice at 30 to 35 MPH. The tire’s similar reactions to the latter two (deep snow/ice) are also considered a significant advantage, allowing you to travel into heavy storms and thick snow-ice buildups without shocks or shudders usually seen in non-winter tires when facing inconsistent road textures.

Traction aside, HyperTrac receives lots of praise for its good balance of riding comfort and treadwear. Our only major complaint lies in the minor shredding on sharp rocks, which definitely requires more cautious steering when subjected to long-term usage.

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7. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S

Best uses: all on-road summer terrains, moderate water (no strong accelerations)

With its Michelin origin, it is unsurprising that Pilot Sport 4S showcases impressive internal composure across any on-road terrain we subjected it to.

Regular streets and sidewalks were an obvious given, but even rugged roads filled with rocks and thick debris could hardly deter the tire from its momentum; its dry-focused compounds and low void patterns gripped the textures so well that you will find yourself breezing through rough mountain twists and sweeping slopes undramatically without inserting extra steering force. Hence, while towing/loading tasks are not exactly meant for the Honda Civic, you can allow 100 to 150 lbs while bringing 2-3 passengers along the way. 

Wet performances are (obviously) not as good as all-season tires but are definitely considered good; our tire dealt well with moderate water and did not have that much difficulty whisking water off the contact patch to handle tighter crooks. Accelerations might need to be done with better timing, yet are doable regardless if you have basic steering experience and the required physiques to keep consistent pulls through sloppier surfaces.

On another note, given the nature of max-performance summer tires, you must switch to a set of all-season/winter tires immediately once the winter is around. Plus, Michelin has to sacrifice lots of tread depth and pressure distribution to focus solely on performance momentum, so you should not expect long, all-year usage with this Pilot Sport 4S model.

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8. General G-MAX RS

Best uses: dry highway rides, high-speed maneuvers, regular streets, tame stagnant water

Another highly-acclaimed summer performer, General G-MAX RS bonds very well with regular streets after just a few brief initial shakes barely noticeable if you are an average-skilled driver. We spotted some traction losses but could quickly handle them before they became more pronounced around the flanks, vanishing gradually the longer we dived deep into the rides. 

Its highway performances also receive lots of praise, especially around long curves; minus a few occasional delays that are frankly expected for extended rides, you will unlikely lose control or performance consistency otherwise. The well-designed lateral grooves and unwavering ribs also pave the way for lots of adventurous steering techniques and leans not often available for summer tires from less reputable brands.

Cornering attempts admittedly need some refinements at higher speeds. Fortunately, you will only plummet slightly at early entries at best; once the critical danger zone has safely passed by, you should be able to maintain consistent speed rates down to the exits while affording harmless midway steering changes along the ride. Even on rugged construction sites or when overtaking other vehicles, tire drags or overreactions are only few and far between.

The treadwear is decent, though witnessing an obvious slackening decrease facing cold temperatures and wet rains (as a result, you should also brace yourself for slightly more hydroplaning on colder days). Similarly, riding quality strikes well but definitely has room for improvement on wet surfaces and steep descents; noise control also seems to lose its edge at higher speeds.

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E. Best All-Terrain Tires for Honda Civic

9. Vredestein Wintrac Pro

Best uses: all snow terrains, paved roads, moderate water depths, sweeping curves, low-speed ascents

Vredestein Wintrac Pro will impress you minutes into the rides with the sure-footed directional patterns that stay strong against most road textures and steering inputs. Diversify your steering inputs and techniques in any way you like, and Wintrac Pro instantly adapts to them while retaining grippy, optimized footprints along the way; even 180-degree skids with no downshifts and braking in between can only result in faint squeaking at best.

Consistent highway performances are totally expected right from the start, but you will likely be blown away regardless by Wintrac’s delightful lack of burnout through unplanned speed changes/lane merges and spaced-out entries. Better yet, this exceptional composure seems unaffected by external temperatures, unlike most tires we have tested; indeed, whether in summer or extremely cold weather, the grooves strike with planted thuds through each strike without caving or stalling.

With such stable traction and feedback across all weather temperatures, Wintrac Pro undoubtedly shines in the rainy season. Water gets dispersed easily under the high-angled sipes and leaves no room for further intrusion, while the broad shoulders do a spectacular job lending your Civic more lateral grip around wet, flooded corners. Deep water depth only results in minor hydroplaning at high speeds (beyond 55 MPH) that are still controllable via palm-to-palm steering, so chances of unwanted skids – or worse, collisions – are very unlikely.

Best of all, Wintrac is a brilliant winter performer. All the sipes and footprint shapes mentioned above translate very well into winter; after all, as mentioned, weather temperatures do not play much of a role in the tire’s traction maintenance. Hence, the tire plows with aggressive confidence through light and deep snow alike and exhibits little to no hesitancy moving to ice; if desired, you can even rev to 55 MPH on thinner ice buildups while still being able to keep the Civic within safe territories. 

On another note, due to its performance-focused design, loud tread noises are inevitable, even on on-road terrains. Sharp turns around roadblocks also result in occasional over-reactions that could have thrown you off-guard if unprepared. 

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10. Bridgestone Blizzak WS90

Best uses: all snow and ice terrains, casual rides on regular roads, medium water depths at below 60 MPH 

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As a winter tire, snow performances are clearly Blizzak WS90’s best charms: with the combined power from the Multi-Cell particles and block edges, there are hardly any moderate/deep snow surfaces that the tire cannot handle. We could smoothly navigate from light to deep snow and vice versa without significant traction inconsistencies and maintained excellent ice traction at 45-50 MPH; even at tight corners with deep, twisted dives, Blizzak breezed itself well through the grooves thanks to the impressive block stiffness. 

All in all, unless your steering wheel slackens or gets loose on steep ascents, the Honda Civic will rarely plummet, fall out of line, or deliver any unexpected reaction. And when equipped with snow chains, it can even handle extremely spirited highway leans in smooth, powerful aggression. 

Snow performance aside, the Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 also ticks most of the boxes when it comes to dry on-road traction. Sure, the snow bites and grooves do not react to debris and rugged textures as well as with snow surfaces (especially around corners), but their composure is sufficient for most basic steering situations and safe approaches from low/moderate angles. 

Wet traction is similarly delightful (owing a lot to the highly acclaimed anti-hydroplaning design that has worked so well in snow), ensuring consistent and predictable cuts through moderate water depths at any driving rate below 60 MPH.

Unfortunately, for such a well-adapting tire, Blizzak’s tread wear rate is admittedly a bit underwhelming, particularly on rugged surfaces. The noises only stay tamed in casual, straight-line rides and perk twice as bad in most other situations.

Conclusion

Honda Civic can pair well with all-season and high-performance summer/winter tires, guaranteed they are high-quality. Scan through our detailed reviews for each tire mentioned here if you want a closer look, and do not forget to take other factors like terrains, budgets, and your driving styles into the picture to settle on the best tires for Honda Civic.