Tier 1 Tires are the top of line and have a stellar reputation. They are also way more expensive and probably not worth the extra cost. So avoid them unless you are rich or are convinced that you need the extra quality.
Continental
Michelin
Pirelli (This may be Tier 2, but I think it is Tier 1)
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Tier 2 Tires are brands that think they are Tier 1, and charge like it but they are a step behind. So avoid them. If you really want the quality, go with Tier 1. If you are trying to save money, go with Tier 3. So these are all overpriced for the quality (my subjective opinion). Some of these really belong in Tier 1, and some belong in Tier 3. But some are really excellent and just slightly more expensive than the Tier 3 tires.
BF Goodrich
Bridgestone (Some people think this is Tier 1 but I personally disagree).
Carlisle/Carlstar
Continental sub-brands (Barum, Mabor, Matador, Semperit, Viking, Sportiva)
Cooper
Dunlop
Firestone (owned by Bridgestone)
General (Continental sub-brand)
Goodyear (This may be Tier 1)
Hankook
Kumho
Nitto
Nokian
Sailun (Hankook sub-brand)
Sumitomo (may be Tier 3)
Toyo
Uniroyal (Continental sub-brand)
Vogue (way overpriced, may be Tier 3)
Vredestein
Yokohama
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Tier 3 Tires are the sweet spot in my subjective opinion. They are less expensive but are almost the same quality as the higher tiers. In order to make this tier, they must have a warranty of at least 40,000 miles on their tires. I would say to take a chance on these. For the price you almost can't go wrong.
Armstrong
Arroyo
GT Radial
Falken
Goodyear Reliant (only at Walmart)
Hercules
Hoosier
Kelly
Kenda
Laufenn
Milestar
Nexen
Radar
Trelleborg
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I have probably misclassified some, and some of these are my subjective rankings.
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