The 8 Best Tires for the Lincoln Navigator

#1. General Grabber HTS 60 – Best Overall

What makes the General Grabber HTS 60 one of the best tires for Lincoln Navigator?

Start with the cut- and chip-resistant tread compound which enhances this tire’s life by protecting its rubber from sharp objects. The resulting superior puncture resistance not only adds years to this model’s road life. It also makes the HTS 60 a reliable tire for light off-roading.

Next comes the Comfort Balance Technology, which deflects road noise to make this SUV’s already comfortable ride even plusher. The same could be said about the unique sound barrier ribs. They absorb vibrations to keep things comfortable inside the Navigator’s large cabin.

Wet traction is another area where this tire shines. Its four circumferential grooves quickly evacuate water to keep the contact patch dry. The result? Lower risk of hydroplaning and enhanced grip on wet roads. So you can safely push your Navigator to its limits in rainy conditions.

Given that the Navigator has numb steering, you may appreciate that the HTS 60 will transfer more feedback to the steering than most highway tires. Add its 65,000-mile treadwear warranty to the mix, and it gets easier to see why this tire is our top pick for this luxury SUV.

#2. Michelin Defender LTX M/S – Best Premium All-Season

Superior wet traction and handling? Check. Exceptional performance for an extended period? Present. A quiet and comfortable ride on the highway? Absolutely. All these qualities make the Michelin Defender LTX M/S one of the best all-season tires on the market.

Thanks to its all-season tread compound, this tire provides a reliable grip on wet and dry roads. Plus, its symmetric tread pattern has been equipped with biting edges to offer enhanced traction on snow and ice. As such, this tire will keep you safe in mild wintry conditions.

Upon closely inspecting this tire, I came across small cuts in the tread blocks. Further research revealed that these are 3D sipes designed to improve its grip on slippery roads. Small wonder, then, that the LTX M/S is a reliable performer on light snow-covered roads.

Its fuel economy will also impress you. Many drivers I have spoken to credit this tire for delivering higher savings at the pump. They are also pleased with its 70,000-mile treadwear warranty. However, I’m yet to find a person who doesn’t complain about its high asking price.

#3. Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza Plus – Best Touring All-Season

The Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza Plus checks several boxes for the Navigator drivers.

Its symmetric tread pattern will work with your Navigator’s soft suspension to soften sharp bumps. It will also deflect road noise before this SUV’s passengers can hear it. The result? An ultra-plush ride quality that may put anyone not on the steering to sleep.

While Bridgestone calls them ‘rain grooves’, the water channels on this tire’s tread carry out the same function as ‘circumferential grooves’ on our top two picks. They enhance this model’s aquaplaning resistance as well as wet traction for reliable handling on slippery roads.   

Given the fact that it’s a highway tire, the risk of premature deformation will always be there. However, twin internal steel belts do an excellent job of mitigating this risk. As such, you have every reason to trust this tire to outlast its market-leading 80,000-mile treadwear warranty.

Bear in mind, though, that the H/L Alenza Plus will struggle on thick snow. The siping detail on its tread area is nowhere near aggressive enough to help it tackle harsh wintry conditions. Thus, this isn’t the model to trust if you want to enjoy a safe driving experience in the snow.

#4. Michelin Premier LTX – Best Premium Touring All-Season

The Michelin Premier LTX shows what happens when plush ride quality meets outstanding dry performance and market-leading fuel economy. Superior wet traction and above-average tread life (even for an all-season tire) further set it apart from rivals.

A silica and sunflower oil tread compound helps this model stay useful year-round. While silica gives this model the firmness needed to grip sun-kissed roads. Sunflower oil makes sure the rubber stays flexible in lower temperatures, enhancing this tire’s wet traction.

Unlike many other tires you see on the road, the Premier LTX won’t face a dangerous loss of traction during its last few months on the road. Thanks to ‘hidden’ grooves – which only bare their teeth once the built-in grooves are worn out – it will offer consistent traction.

Best of all, this model has the biting edges needed to tackle light snow. What it doesn’t have, unfortunately, is a treadwear warranty that can stand up to that of the Dueler H/L Alenza Plus. You’d thus have to make do with a 60,000-mileage guarantee with this model.

#5. Yokohama Parada Spec-X – Best High-Performance All-Season

Are you looking for a pocket-friendly high-performance tire for your Lincoln Navigator? If so, here are multiple reasons why you should consider the Yokohama Parada Spec X.

As someone who drives and tests tires for a living, I’m confident that this model’s tread pattern is super-aggressive. This is good news if you’re looking for above-average cornering performance, superior high-speed stability, or top-notch grip on dry and wet roads.

The stiffness of this tire’s sidewall also impressed me. If you’re the sort of driver who loves getting a feel of what is going on the road, the steering response will delight you.

Yokohama has equipped this model with a rim protector to further sweeten the deal. It has also provided it with Variable Pitch technology, which deflects road noise for a relatively comfortable ride. However, thanks to the stiff sidewall, expect the ride to be a bit firm.

#6. General Grabber UHP – Best Summer Performance

The General Grabber UHP is an ultra-high-performance tire for SUVs, hatchbacks, and crossovers.

The combination of advanced silica tread compound and directional tread pattern has done wonders for this tire’s performance. Thanks to the duo, this model offers superior grip on dry and wet roads, while also giving the level of comfort you don’t usually get from UHP tires.

Its tread pattern not just enhances this model’s dry and wet performance. It’s also to credit for the Grabber UHP’s superb high-speed stability, which is one of the best in class. Plus, this model’s short braking distances on wet roads are also due to the directional tread design.

Multiple wide shoulder blocks and V-shaped grooves enhance this model’s cornering grip. You can thus attack bends at speed without worrying about oversteering. In addition to doing that, the V-shaped grooves evacuate water to increase this tire’s wet traction.

All of this isn’t to say that the Grabber UHP is a faultless tire. Many drivers I have spoken to claim that it can get noisy at higher speeds, with some expressing their disapproval at the absence of a treadwear warranty of any sort.

#7. Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV – Best Winter Tire

The Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV is one of the French tire manufacturer’s flagship winter models. It comes in 20+ sizes ranging from 16- to 19-inch wheel diameter. So regardless of the Navigator trim you’re driving, there’s an X-Ice Snow SUV tire out there that will fit.

A silica-based tread compound has been molded into an asymmetric tread pattern to help this tire deliver outstanding snow traction. While silica helps the rubber stays flexible in sub-zero temperatures, the tread design gives the tire the grip to plow through snow and ice.

As one may expect from a dedicated winter tire, the X-Ice Snow has dedicated channels to evacuate water and slush from within its tread area. These channels make sure that this model’s road contact stays intact, regardless of how adverse the conditions out there become.

MaxTouch Construction helps this model in two ways. It evenly distributes pressure forces to encourage even tread wear. And, in doing so, it gives this model every chance to outlast its 40,000-mile treadwear warranty, an excellent number for a dedicated snow tire.

#8. Pirelli Scorpion ATR – Best All-Terrain Tire

If you intend to use your Navigator for off-roading, pair it with the Pirelli Scorpion ATR.

This off-road tire features a silica-enhanced tread compound for superior stability on dry and wet roads. Its symmetric tread pattern may not look aggressive to the onlookers. But it makes up for its bland looks by offering better traction on loose surfaces, such as dirt and mud.

Like many other all-terrain tires, this model features circumferential and lateral grooves. An exceptional hydroplaning resistance is all but guaranteed. Moreover, thanks to Pirelli’s exclusive tread blocks, its gripping power on gravel, grass, and even rocks is top-notch.

You may find it good to note that this model comes with a high-density casing. This has enhanced its resistance to cuts, chips, and punctures, making it a reliable candidate for off-roading. Plus, its unique shoulder block pattern has done wonders for the tire’s cornering ability.