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NATIONAL TIRES | TIRE BUYING GUIDE
National Tire is a TBC International brand, which is one of the largest distributors of private brand tires in North America. TBC has for over 80 years built and distributed quality tires. They offer a variety of high performance tires for every vehicle, from SUVs to medium trucks. All are closely monitored and tested for quality to meet or exceed the same government mandated standards as the major brands. When you choose a National tire, you are a good tire for your money.
National Tire Categories
National Tire offers products in the following categories: all-season, all-terrain, mud terrain, on/off-road, performance winter, touring all-season, and touring summer tires. Each tire stays true to performance fundamentals, providing functionality in almost any driving situation.
One of the tools we use to evaluate tire quality is treadwear, which is a number assigned to tires based on a standard set by the US Department of Transportation. Read our guide to UTQG ratings. Manufacturers test their own tires and self-report treadwear, which estimates the life of a tire based under normal driving conditions. So, for National's all-season tires, which they've rated 430, that's slightly lower than the average all-season tire across all 70+ brands, at 504. Still, under normal driving conditions the difference between 430 and 504 on a scale of 100 to 900 is comparable.
Known For
- Exceptional high speed stability
- Outstanding wet traction and even wear
- Producing high quality tires that meet or beat government mandated standards
Not Known For
- Brand recognition despite being founded 80 years ago
- Providing financing options for higher priced tires
- Using highly superior rubber compounds
TREADWEAR
Tread Type | National Average Treadwear | Category Average Treadwear |
All Season | 430 | 504 |
All Terrain | 500 | 506 |
On/Off Road | 500 | 474 |
Touring All Season | 517 | 546 |
Touring Summer | 640 | 392 |
Not all tires are UTQG rated.
National Tires: Frequently Asked Questions
How good are National tires?
National Tire has been making tires for over 80 years. They exceed the same government mandated standards as the major brands in several of their categories. National offers a variety of tires that are the perfect choice for drivers looking for exceptional high speed stability, outstanding wet traction and even wear. Each is produced with their patented segmented molds for uniformity and an optimized tread depth for reduced rolling resistance.
Who makes National tires? Where are National tires made?
National Tires is owned by TBC Corporation (TBC), one of North America’s largest marketers of automotive replacement tires. National Tire's tires are actively marketed in several countries, including Central and South America, Iceland, and Africa, to name a few. According to one source, National tires are manufactured in Sentury plants in Thailand and, possibly, China.
What tires does National Tire make?
National Tire has produced the following models of tires: Catalyst, Chaparral, Commando all season and all terrain, Courageous for light trucks and SUVs, Finalist F109, Grand Prix Tour RS, Mirada CrossTour SLX, Ovation PLus, Saxon Snowblazer and Arctic Claw winter tires, Trailcutter mud and snow tires, and XT Renegade.
Who sells National tires?
If Tire Agent carries National Tire's brand of tires, you'll find them linked here. You can also shop for tires specifically matched for your vehicle by entering your vehicle make, model, year and trim level. We are an online seller of tires, so we do not install tires. We can ship to your home or to your local auto shop, where you can have your National tires (or any of the brands Tire Agent carries) installed for a small service fee. If tire price is a concern, we offer easy payment plans.
How does the National Tire warranty work?
If a tire has a warranty, Tire Agent includes that information in the product description. We recommend visiting the National Tire website for the most recent warranty information. You can learn more about warranties on Tire Agent’s tire warranty information page.
Known For
- Exceptional high speed stability
- Outstanding wet traction and even wear
- Producing high quality tires that meet or beat government mandated standards
Not Known For
- Brand recognition despite being founded 80 years ago
- Providing financing options for higher priced tires
- Using highly superior rubber compounds
National Tires: Frequently Asked Questions
How good are National tires?
National Tire has been making tires for over 80 years. They exceed the same government mandated standards as the major brands in several of their categories. National offers a variety of tires that are the perfect choice for drivers looking for exceptional high speed stability, outstanding wet traction and even wear. Each is produced with their patented segmented molds for uniformity and an optimized tread depth for reduced rolling resistance.
Who makes National tires? Where are National tires made?
National Tires is owned by TBC Corporation (TBC), one of North America’s largest marketers of automotive replacement tires. National Tire's tires are actively marketed in several countries, including Central and South America, Iceland, and Africa, to name a few. According to one source, National tires are manufactured in Sentury plants in Thailand and, possibly, China.
What tires does National Tire make?
National Tire has produced the following models of tires: Catalyst, Chaparral, Commando all season and all terrain, Courageous for light trucks and SUVs, Finalist F109, Grand Prix Tour RS, Mirada CrossTour SLX, Ovation PLus, Saxon Snowblazer and Arctic Claw winter tires, Trailcutter mud and snow tires, and XT Renegade.
Who sells National tires?
If Tire Agent carries National Tire's brand of tires, you'll find them linked here. You can also shop for tires specifically matched for your vehicle by entering your vehicle make, model, year and trim level. We are an online seller of tires, so we do not install tires. We can ship to your home or to your local auto shop, where you can have your National tires (or any of the brands Tire Agent carries) installed for a small service fee. If tire price is a concern, we offer easy payment plans.
How does the National Tire warranty work?
If a tire has a warranty, Tire Agent includes that information in the product description. We recommend visiting the National Tire website for the most recent warranty information. You can learn more about warranties on Tire Agent’s tire warranty information page.