Hyundai Veloster Tires

Introduced in 2011, the Hyundai Veloster is a hatchback sport-compact coupe that’s easily identified by its single door on the driver’s side and two doors on the passenger side. The Veloster is designed for performance as well as practicality, with an optional turbo 2.0L 4-cyl that delivered 168 hp while still registering 28 mpg city/38 mpg highway. Second-generation Velosters kept the same asymmetric body style but featured an overhauled suspension design and driver-assistance package (lane departure alert, automatic emergency braking, driver attention monitor) as standard equipment for all models. The Veloster-N variant is more performance-oriented, with a choice of 8-speed wet-clutch automatic or 6-speed manual and a 275 hp turbo 4-cyl as standard equipment, for a 0-60 time of under six seconds.

At SimpleTire, we’ve taken the time to put together some of the best Hyundai Veloster tires using SimpleScore, including all-season, ultra-high-performance (UHP) and winter tire choices. So without much further delay, let’s get right into it:

1. Continental PureContact LS - Best All-Season Tire

We’re going to start off with the Continental PureContact LS. If you’ve had much experience with Continental tires, you probably already know what to expect with the PureContact LS. The Continental PureContact LS is designed to deliver the kind of low noise and ride comfort you’d hope for with a Grand Touring tire, along with precise handling, road manners, and year-round traction. A solid center rib is designed for great road feel and steering response, and stable tread blocks in the asymmetric tread pattern all contribute to the PureContact LS’s cornering and steering feedback, earning it a SimpleScore of 9.4 for handling. The PureContact LS’s design also means long tread life too. Cutting-edge technology such as temperature-activated polymers in the tread compound delivers excellent traction, low road noise and long wear (with a 70,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty) – SimpleTire’s SimpleScore for longevity with this tire is a solid 9.7. For traction in rainy or light wintry conditions, there’s Continental’s +Silane additives in the tread compound, circumferential grooves, sweeping grooves, “traction grooves” that trap snow to provide snow-on-snow friction, and sipes in the shoulders, all adding up to a SimpleScore of 9.7 for traction.

2. Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate - Best Ultra-High-Performance Tire

To really get the most out of the handling potential and performance of your Hyundai Veloster, you might want to think about ultra-high-performance (UHP) tires. And when it comes to UHP tires, the Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate is simply one of the best around. Everything about the Eagle Exhilarate is designed for accurate, enthusiastic handling and performance. Goodyear starts off with a sticky, soft, pliable tread compound that really adheres to the road, with an asymmetric five-rib tread pattern and Goodyear’s ActiveGrip system for braking, steering response and cornering that are light and immediate. ActiveStrength technology helps keep the shoulder and tread rigid against the inertia and forces of cornering. That’s enough for us to give the Eagle Exhilarate a SimpleScore of 9.9 for handling. All those elements also greatly improve traction in wet or dry weather, whether accelerating, braking or cornering, for a SimpleScore of 9.9. Longevity is also a plus with the Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate, thanks to its tread compound, built-in rim protector and robust internal construction. While many UHP tires don’t have a mileage warranty at all, Goodyear covers the Eagle Exhilarate with a 45,000 mile limited manufacturer tread warranty., and we give this tire a SimpleScore of 8.6 for longevity. Just be mindful that UHP tires are the opposite of winter tires in the sense that their softer, stickier tread compound will stiffen up and lose traction if temperatures are below 45 degrees.

3. Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 - Best Winter Tire

Now we come to our winter tire pick for the Hyundai Veloster: the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10. Being based in Finland, Nokian is a company that knows all about the demands that the harsh Scandinavian winter can put on tires (“Hakkapeliitta” is Finnish for their 16th century cavalry troops, just in case you were curious about that). At SimpleTire the Hakkapeliitta 10 has made an impression on us for some time – it’s equipped with a double row of studs for severe winter conditions (check your local and state laws for legality of studded tires), and it has a stud pattern that’s optimized to keep noise to a minimum while delivering the best traction possible. It’s designed with a winter tread with angled, sweeping grooves, a dense pattern of sipes, and a sticky, flexible winter rubber formulation for the worst snow and slush, bringing in a SimpleScore of 9.9 for traction. It should come as no surprise that this tire is certified with the Three Peak Mountain Snowflake rating for severe winter service. An Aramid-reinforced sidewall, tough internal construction and an eco-friendly tread formulation that stays flexible in subfreezing weather all add up to excellent durability (SimpleScore of 9.1 for longevity). We gave this tire an 8.9 for handling, largely because of stiffer sidewalls that deliver great cornering without affecting ride quality. It's also worth noting that the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 is also designed for low rolling resistance (and is suggested for EVs), saving fuel over the tire’s service life.

While these are the best Hyundai Veloster tires on the market, there are plenty of other choices out there. Check out these tires if you’re looking for a more affordable set of tires for your Veloster.

4. Toyo Versado Noir - Great All-Season Tire

The Toyo Versado Noir is an all-season tire that’s designed for UHP-style cornering, braking, and steering response, along with year-round traction. The Versado Noir is designed with a silica-rich tread formulation for all-season grip and long wear. With its extra-thick tread alignment wear indicators, the Versado Noir is backed by up to a 80,000 mile warranty, so it gets a SimpleScore of 9.1 for longevity. With a combination of lateral grooves, angled grooves, circumferential grooves, and sipes, drivers report excellent wet-weather grip with the Versado Noir, enough to warrant a SimpleScore of 8.6 for traction. That tread design, along with a stiffer shoulder, means world-class steering response, cornering and braking performance for a SimpleScore of 9.7 for handling.

5. Nexen N’Fera SU1 - Great UHP Tire

Nexen designed the N’Fera SU1 specifically for the power and handling of hot sports cars, making it a great choice for a Veloster (or specifically a Veloster-N). Three deep tread grooves, one semi-groove, and optimized split-surface siping all work as a system to deliver premium-level grip in wet or dry conditions, for a SimpleScore of 8.6 for traction. Increased shoulder block stiffness and a rigid internal construction add up to great cornering and braking ability, so we give the Nexen N’Fera SU1 a solid 8.6 for handling. Durability is a strong point too, with up to a Y (186 mph) speed rating and 25,000 mile warranty (when many UHP tires don’t offer mileage warranties at all) for a longevity score of 8.7.

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