Tyres are the only points of contact between a vehicle and the road, making them critical for safety, performance, and comfort. They carry the vehicle’s load, enable acceleration, braking, and turning, and influence ride quality and fuel efficiency.
The right tyre ensures stability, proper traction, and even wear, which is especially important given Nigeria’s diverse and often challenging road conditions.
Nigeria has a wide variety of tyre brands available, but some stand out for their popularity among motorists. Popularity reflects several factors, including OEM fitments on vehicles, affordability, and overall performance. To identify the most popular brands, Nairametrics spoke with tyre dealers, car sellers, and motorists to gather insights on usage, performance, and appeal.
Simple practices can also help tyres last longer and perform consistently. Regular rotation, maintaining recommended inflation pressures, avoiding overloading, and careful driving over rough roads all contribute to smoother rides and better value from tyres.
Goodyear is an American tyre brand with over 120 years of experience, producing tyres for passenger cars, SUVs, light trucks, and commercial vehicles. The brand is recognised for durability, performance, and safety, with tyres designed to provide reliable traction on wet and dry roads.
Popular lines include the Assurance series for daily driving, the Eagle range for performance vehicles, and the Wrangler tyres for SUVs and off-road use. Goodyear tyres feature robust construction, advanced tread compounds, reinforced sidewalls, and technologies like RunOnFlat and SealTech, which enhance durability, handling, and puncture resistance.
Motorists in Nigeria note reliable ride comfort and noise reduction, as the tread designs and rubber compounds absorb vibrations and minimize road noise. Steering responsiveness and braking performance are generally consistent, supporting control across varied conditions.
As a premium brand, Goodyear tyres are priced higher than mid-range options. In 2025, prices for passenger cars, light trucks, and vans generally range from N165,000 to N350,000, while tyres for larger vehicles can cost significantly more.
