
FEDERAL TIRES | TIRE BUYING GUIDE
Founded in 1954, Federal Tire is a Taiwan company that makes tires for SUVs, passenger cars, light trucks and commercial vehicles. The company also makes Hero brand of tires. Federal is one of many brands that offer a good selection of affordable tires for consumers who are looking to save money. While they don’t perform as well as the small group of tier 1 tire brands, Federals hold their own among their tier 2 peers.
Federal Tire Categories
Federal Tire manufactures tires in several categories for SUVs, crossovers, passenger vehicles, light trucks and commercial vehicles. Below are the lines of Federal Tire products that you can purchase online from Tire Agent.
Uniform Tire Quality Grade (UTQG) is a US government standard that helps the US Department of Transportation hold tire manufactures accountable for making safe and reliable tires for American roads. Treadwear is one of the factors that tire makers self-report. Treadwear measures how well a manufacturer’s tires are expected to hold up under normal driving conditions against other brands in the same category. Here, you can see that Federal’s all-season tires are slightly lower than industry average. There are a number of factors that you should consider, however, when shopping for tires, including handling, road noise, and braking response. This is how Federal tire ratings stack up against competitors.
Known For
- Good quality for a cheap tire brand
- Handling is OK for everyday driving
- Comfortable
- Quiet, lower road noise than expected
Not Known For
- Treadwear warranties
- Handling could be better on winding roads, uneven terrains
- Braking responsiveness could be better
TREADWEAR
Tread Type | Federal Average Treadwear | Category Average Treadwear |
All Season | 420 | 504 |
Off/Off Road | 480 | 474 |
*Not all tires are UTQG rated.
Federal Tires: Frequently Asked Questions
Are Federal tires any good?
Federal tires are good. While they could improve in certain areas, like braking capacity and tread life, they handle well and respond well in a variety of road conditions.
Where are Federal tires made?
Federal Tire is a Taiwan company that manufactures tires in China and Taiwan.
Who sells Federal tires? Can I buy Federal tires online?
Federal tires are sold throughout the world, in more than 100 countries, according to their website. You can find Federal tires for sale from Tire Agent online. From any page on our website, enter your vehicle’s make, model, year and trim level and our tire matching technology will suggest a number of makes and models of tires. Or, from this page, look through Tire Agent’s catalog of Federal brand tires.
Does the price include installation of Federal tires?
Tire Agent is 100% online. We do not install tires, but we can ship your tires directly to your tire installer for free. We never charge for shipping within the U.S. If you need help finding a Federal tire installer, we can help with that during the checkout process.
How does the warranty work?
Federal Tire at this time does not offer warranties. Make sure you understand how tire warranties work.
Known For
- Good quality for a cheap tire brand
- Handling is OK for everyday driving
- Comfortable
- Quiet, lower road noise than expected
Not Known For
- Treadwear warranties
- Handling could be better on winding roads, uneven terrains
- Braking responsiveness could be better
Federal Tires: Frequently Asked Questions
Are Federal tires any good?
Federal tires are good. While they could improve in certain areas, like braking capacity and tread life, they handle well and respond well in a variety of road conditions.
Where are Federal tires made?
Federal Tire is a Taiwan company that manufactures tires in China and Taiwan.
Who sells Federal tires? Can I buy Federal tires online?
Federal tires are sold throughout the world, in more than 100 countries, according to their website. You can find Federal tires for sale from Tire Agent online. From any page on our website, enter your vehicle’s make, model, year and trim level and our tire matching technology will suggest a number of makes and models of tires. Or, from this page, look through Tire Agent’s catalog of Federal brand tires.
Does the price include installation of Federal tires?
Tire Agent is 100% online. We do not install tires, but we can ship your tires directly to your tire installer for free. We never charge for shipping within the U.S. If you need help finding a Federal tire installer, we can help with that during the checkout process.
How does the warranty work?
Federal Tire at this time does not offer warranties. Make sure you understand how tire warranties work.