
VANDERBILT TIRES | TIRE BUYING GUIDE
Vanderbilt Tires is a brand within the TBC International family of tires, which includes Eldorado, Multi-Mile, and Delta tires, all of which are available online through Tire Agent. Vanderbilt was founded in 1939 as a replacement tire available through TBC Wholesale in the United States. The tire brand has a complicated 80-year history, being acquired by TBC International, which was acquired by Sumitomo in 2005, which has distributed Vanderbilts. Kelly Springfield, a Goodyear brand, has also been involved in the manufacturing of the Vanderbilt tire brand.
Vanderbilt Tire Categories
Vanderbilt has made tires in a variety of categories: all-season, all-terrain, all-terrain/all-season, highway, mud terrain, on- and off road, performance all season, touring all season, touring summer, and winter.
One of the ways to assess the quality of a tire is to look at the UTQG treadwear rating, which is one of many indicators to a tire’s reliability. The US Department of Transportation established guidelines for tire makers to rate their own tires, based on a comparison to government standards. The result is a treadwear rating ranging from 0 to 900. The higher the number, the better the treadwear. However, keep in mind that some tires deliberately have softer treads than others; for example, summer tires tend to be softer for better performance in wet and dry conditions in the summer.
Known For
- Budget-friendly replacement tire
- Multiple options
- Commercial and industrial tires
Not Known For
- Ultra-high performance
- Higher than average treadwear
TREADWEAR
Tread Type | Vanderbilt Average Treadwear | Category Average Treadwear |
All Season | 399 | 504 |
All Terrain | 253 | 506 |
All Season/All Terrain | not rated* | 546 |
Mud Terrain | not rated* | 413 |
On/Off Road | 133 | 474 |
Performance All Season | 383 | 554 |
Touring All Season | 537 | 546 |
Touring Summer | 640 | 392 |
Winter | not rated* | 500 |
Not all tires are UTQG rated. Read our guide to UTQG ratings.
Vanderbilt Tires: Frequently Asked Questions
How good are Vanderbilt tires?
For the price, Vanderbilt makes a good tire in several categories.
Who makes Vanderbilt tires? Where are Vanderbilt tires made?
Vanderbilt has a long and complicated history as a tire brand, which is not unusual in an 80-plus-year-old company. It was acquired by TBC Corporation in 2001 and then TBC was acquired by Sumitomo in 2005. Sumitomo makes tires in China, Thailand, Turkey, Brazil, Japan, South Africa and the US in Buffalo, NY, according to the NHTSA tire manufacturers’ database.
Who sells Vanderbilt tires?
Shop online for tires from Tire Agent. All Vanderbilt tires that are in stock will be listed on this page of our website. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Try shopping by vehicle make, model, year, and trim level. Tire Agent’s tire-matching technology will recommend tires in a variety of categories and price ranges for your car, minivan, SUV, sports car, light truck or whatever you drive. You can also browse TBC International's other brands on Tire Agent: Eldorado, Multi-Mile, and Delta.
Does the Tire Agent price include installation for Vanderbilt tires?
Tire Agent is an online seller of tires, so, no, we do not install tires. We will, however, ship to you for free anywhere in the U.S., whether it is to your home or to your local tire installer. Need help finding a tire installer? Enter your information in the checkout process, and we’ll suggest nearby Vanderbilt tire installers.
How does the Vanderbilt tire warranty work?
For warranty information, read the tire descriptions for each make and model, as manufacturer warranties vary from maker to maker and from model to model. You can learn about tire warranties in this related post.
Known For
- Budget-friendly replacement tire
- Multiple options
- Commercial and industrial tires
Not Known For
- Ultra-high performance
- Higher than average treadwear
Vanderbilt Tires: Frequently Asked Questions
How good are Vanderbilt tires?
For the price, Vanderbilt makes a good tire in several categories.
Who makes Vanderbilt tires? Where are Vanderbilt tires made?
Vanderbilt has a long and complicated history as a tire brand, which is not unusual in an 80-plus-year-old company. It was acquired by TBC Corporation in 2001 and then TBC was acquired by Sumitomo in 2005. Sumitomo makes tires in China, Thailand, Turkey, Brazil, Japan, South Africa and the US in Buffalo, NY, according to the NHTSA tire manufacturers’ database.
Who sells Vanderbilt tires?
Shop online for tires from Tire Agent. All Vanderbilt tires that are in stock will be listed on this page of our website. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Try shopping by vehicle make, model, year, and trim level. Tire Agent’s tire-matching technology will recommend tires in a variety of categories and price ranges for your car, minivan, SUV, sports car, light truck or whatever you drive. You can also browse TBC International's other brands on Tire Agent: Eldorado, Multi-Mile, and Delta.
Does the Tire Agent price include installation for Vanderbilt tires?
Tire Agent is an online seller of tires, so, no, we do not install tires. We will, however, ship to you for free anywhere in the U.S., whether it is to your home or to your local tire installer. Need help finding a tire installer? Enter your information in the checkout process, and we’ll suggest nearby Vanderbilt tire installers.
How does the Vanderbilt tire warranty work?
For warranty information, read the tire descriptions for each make and model, as manufacturer warranties vary from maker to maker and from model to model. You can learn about tire warranties in this related post.