National Tires
About National
National is a Budget-tier tire manufacturer. The brand currently offers 31 tire models spanning 30 all-season, 1 winter categories. With an average expert rating of 8/10, National delivers excellent value in its price segment.
National Performance Overview
Based on expert analysis of 31 models, National tires achieve an average score of 8 out of 10.
Top-Rated National Tires
- National Road Max ST – Rated 8.4/10 (all-season)
- National Duration EXE – Rated 8.4/10 (all-season)
- National Commando HTS 2 – Rated 8.3/10 (all-season)
National Tire Lineup by Season
National offers tires across multiple seasons:
- All-season tires: 30 models
- Winter tires: 1 models
Browse the full collection of National tires below to compare ratings, specs, and find the right model for your vehicle.
National Tire Lineup at a Glance
| Model | Season | Score | EU Fuel | EU Wet | Noise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Duration EXE
|
All-Season | 8.4/10 | - | - | - |
Road Max ST
|
All-Season | 8.4/10 | - | - | - |
Commando HTS 2
|
All-Season | 8.3/10 | - | - | - |
Commando HTS
|
All-Season | 8.2/10 | - | - | - |
Touring A/S
|
All-Season | 8.2/10 | - | - | - |
Wild Spirit HST
|
All-Season | 8.2/10 | - | - | - |
Commando A/T4S
|
All-Season | 8.0/10 | - | - | - |
Grand Spirit Touring L/X
|
All-Season | 7.6/10 | - | - | - |
Durun F-One
|
All-Season | 7.5/10 | - | - | - |
Performance
|
All-Season | 7.4/10 | - | - | - |
Sentinel UN99
|
All-Season | 7.4/10 | - | - | - |
Catalyst All Weather
|
All-Season | - | - | - | - |
Catalyst4
|
All-Season | - | - | - | - |
Chaparral A/P
|
All-Season | - | - | - | - |
Commando A/S
|
All-Season | - | - | - | - |
Commando A/S Plus
|
All-Season | - | - | - | - |
Commando A/T
|
All-Season | - | - | - | - |
Commando A/T Plus
|
All-Season | - | - | - | - |
Commando LTR
|
All-Season | - | - | - | - |
Courageous Suv
|
All-Season | - | - | - | - |
Custom Cruiser
|
All-Season | - | - | - | - |
Metric
|
All-Season | - | - | - | - |
Mud Trac
|
All-Season | - | - | - | - |
Ovation Touring HR
|
All-Season | - | - | - | - |
Ovation Touring TR
|
All-Season | - | - | - | - |
Ovation Touring VR
|
All-Season | - | - | - | - |
Sentinel H/T 701
|
All-Season | - | - | - | - |
Tracmax Ice Plus S100/S110
|
Winter | - | - | - | - |
Wanda H186
|
All-Season | - | - | - | - |
XT Renegade
|
All-Season | - | - | - | - |
XT4000
|
All-Season | - | - | - | - |
Every National Tire Reviewed
Duration EXE
The National Duration EXE is a reliable all-season tire scoring 8.4/10 overall.
Key strengths: long tread life (9.5/10).
Road Max ST
The National Road Max ST is a strong all-season tire scoring 8.4/10 overall.
Key strengths: adequate traction (7/10), long tread life (8.3/10).
Commando HTS 2
The National Commando HTS 2 is a reliable all-season tire scoring 8.3/10 overall.
Key strengths: long tread life (9.2/10).
Commando HTS
The National Commando HTS is a competitive all-season tire scoring 8.2/10 overall.
Key strengths: adequate traction (7/10), long tread life (9.3/10).
Touring A/S
The National Touring A/S is a competitive all-season tire scoring 8.2/10 overall.
Key strengths: adequate traction (7/10), long tread life (8.8/10).
Wild Spirit HST
The National Wild Spirit HST is a reliable all-season tire scoring 8.2/10 overall.
Key strengths: adequate traction (7/10), long tread life (9.7/10).
Commando A/T4S
The National Commando A/T4S is a strong all-season tire scoring 8/10 overall.
Key strengths: adequate traction (7/10), long tread life (8.6/10).
Grand Spirit Touring L/X
The National Grand Spirit Touring L/X is a strong all-season tire scoring 7.6/10 overall.
Key strengths: long tread life (8.3/10).
Durun F-One
The National Durun F-One is a well-balanced all-season tire scoring 7.5/10 overall.
Key strengths: decent longevity (7.2/10).
Performance
The National Performance is a reliable all-season tire scoring 7.4/10 overall.
Key strengths: decent longevity (7.4/10).
Sentinel UN99
The National Sentinel UN99 is a strong all-season tire scoring 7.4/10 overall.
Key strengths: decent longevity (7.4/10).
Catalyst All Weather
The National Catalyst All Weather is an entry-level all-season tire.
Catalyst4
The National Catalyst4 is an economical all-season tire.
Chaparral A/P
The National Chaparral A/P is a basic all-season tire.
Commando A/S
The National Commando A/S is an entry-level all-season tire.
Key strengths: solid handling (7/10), adequate traction (7/10).
Commando A/S Plus
The National Commando A/S Plus is a basic all-season tire.
Commando A/T
The National Commando A/T is an entry-level all-season tire.
Commando A/T Plus
The National Commando A/T Plus is an entry-level all-season tire.
Commando LTR
The National Commando LTR is an economical all-season tire.
Courageous Suv
The National Courageous Suv is a basic all-season tire.
Key strengths: solid handling (7/10), adequate traction (7/10).
Custom Cruiser
The National Custom Cruiser is an economical all-season tire.
Metric
The National Metric is an economical all-season tire.
Mud Trac
The National Mud Trac is an entry-level all-season tire.
Key strengths: adequate traction (7/10).
Ovation Touring HR
The National Ovation Touring HR is a basic all-season tire.
Ovation Touring TR
The National Ovation Touring TR is an economical all-season tire.
Ovation Touring VR
The National Ovation Touring VR is a basic all-season tire.
Sentinel H/T 701
The National Sentinel H/T 701 is a basic all-season tire.
Key strengths: decent longevity (7/10).
Tracmax Ice Plus S100/S110
The National Tracmax Ice Plus S100/S110 is an economical winter tire.
Key strengths: adequate traction (7/10).
Wanda H186
The National Wanda H186 is a basic all-season tire.
Key strengths: adequate traction (7/10).
XT Renegade
The National XT Renegade is an entry-level all-season tire.
Key strengths: adequate traction (7/10).
XT4000
The National XT4000 is a basic all-season tire.
Key strengths: solid handling (7/10).
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Frequently Asked Questions
National tires are well-regarded, with an average rating of 8/10 across their 31 models. Many of their tires score above 7/10, indicating consistent quality.
National offers tires in the following categories: winter (1), all-season (30). This gives drivers options for different weather conditions and driving needs.
Based on our testing data, the Duration EXE is the highest-rated National tire with a score of 8.4/10. It's a all-season tire.
Check our comparison section above for detailed head-to-head data with competing brands. Each comparison includes average scores, model counts, and performance metrics.
Final Verdict: Is National Worth It?
National earns a strong recommendation.
With an average score of 8/10 across 31 models, National delivers consistently high-quality tires. Their lineup offers excellent options for various driving needs, and several models stand out as best-in-class performers.
