Stay Safe! 5 Awesome Tires to Use for the Rainy Season (Prices Included)

It’s rainy season once again. Aside from being extra vigilant when driving on the road, make sure you don’t neglect one important thing: your tires. We lay out the best tires for the rainy season.

There are two things you need to do when it comes to your tires:

1) Check if they are properly inflated according to their recommended gauge.

2) Make sure they have the right tread pattern and depth Tire tread removes water via the grooves, so the rubber’s surface always remains in contact with the road. Studies show that the directional V-pattern is the best tire tread pattern to use for wet roads. This isn’t always the case, but when you’re deciding between a lot of options, it’s still better to choose the V-pattern tread.

Your tires should also have a tread depth of more than 2/32 inches. If it goes far lower than this, then you need to change your tires.

These are the best ones that will keep you safe when driving on wet roads:

5. BFGoodrich G-Force Series (P3,200 - P22,300)

Recommended Variant: BFGoodrich G-Force T/A KDW-2

The BFGoodrich G-F Force Series offers good traction in the rain, although it will perform better if you are already quite adept when driving on wet roads. Some users say that these tires can get quite noisy, but most of the complaints are inconsistent. Whatever the case, we still think that the G-Force series tires are great to use on slippery roads.

4. Goodyear Eagle F1 Series (P15,000 - P25,000)

Recommended Variant: Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3

This series has won a lot of awards all over the world. Some of them include:

• "The best in wet" award by  Tech & Tuner magazine's tire test competition (Philippines)
• Wheels magazine (Australia)
• Car & Driver car magazine (United States)
• Eurotuner magazine (Europe)

The Eagle F1 tire really shines on wet roads, and those who like to drive hard in the rain will find them commendable as well. Just make sure to check your treads every now and then.

3. Bridgestone Potenza Series (P12,000 - P37,000)

Recommended Variant: Bridgestone’s Potenza S-02 Pole Position

These tires are not only great on wet roads, but they’re also good on dry ones. So if you’re looking for a balanced performance tire, then the Potenza Series is the one you should include on your top list.

Unlike the G-Force Series that occasionally gets noisy (according to some drivers), these tires are very quiet, and can handle very well even when you’re racing on a track.

2. Continental ExtremeContact Series (P26,634 - P36,000)

Recommended Variant: Continental ExtremeContact DWS

Yes, we know they’re very expensive, but if driving safe on wet roads is your utmost priority, then the Continental ExtremeContact DWS Series is the one for you. And really -- every cent is worth it.

These tires offer spectacular traction, and their tread wear indicator is really ingenious. Just look for the DWS found on the tire. Once the W wears out and the D remains, then it means that the tire only does well in dry performance, and you should take caution when driving during wet roads.

1. Michelin Sport A/S Series (P6,800 - P30,100)

Recommended Variant: Michelin Pilot Sport A-S +

The Pilot Sport Series is the jack-of-all trades in the tire world, since it does everything well in whatever weather you'll subject it to. And while you may have to break them in for a couple of miles, once they get going — they definitely get going. 

If you want the best and nearly perfect performance tire, choose the Pilot Sport A/S+ tires.

== Always remember that no matter how excellent your tires are, your safety still depends on your driving skills and judgment. Your tires are only tools that you use to make things easier, but it's still up to you to make the most of what they can offer. Read more on our tips for tires.