Sentury Touring vs Arizonian Silver Edition All Season: The Sentury Touring takes on the Arizonian Silver Edition All Season in a budget showdown with two very different backgrounds: Sentury is a Chinese tire brand, while Arizonian is a private-label brand made by Cooper exclusively for Discount Tire. But which delivers more for your money? We explore the trade-offs in wet grip, dry handling, comfort and winter traction to find out where the savings make sense—and where the compromises begin.
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Results : Sentury Touring vs Arizonian Silver Edition All Season
The test results are based on Treadwell data from Discount Tire. The graph below compares the Sentury Touring vs Arizonian Silver Edition All Season across key performance categories.
For subjective evaluations, each point is treated as equivalent to a 5% difference. For example, if Tire A scores a 4 and Tire B scores a 3, Tire A is considered 5% better than Tire B in that category.
Wet
Wet braking is closely matched between the Sentury Touring and Arizonian Silver Edition All Season. Each stops in 160 ft with new tread, leaving a 0 ft difference and a 0% gap. With worn tread, the Arizonian stops 1 ft shorter at 204 ft versus the Sentury’s 205 ft, still a 0% gap after rounding. The Sentury pulls ahead in wet handling, scoring 3.5/5 versus 3/5—a 0.5-point advantage, with the Arizonian rated 2.5% lower. Overall, braking is effectively equal, but the Sentury has a slight edge in wet handling.
Silver Edition All Season:
- 0% Wet Braking (new)
- 0% Wet Braking (worn)
- -2.5% Wet Handling
Winter
The Arizonian Silver Edition All Season has a slight edge in winter performance, scoring 2/5 against the Sentury Touring’s 1.5/5. That is a 0.5-point advantage, translating to a 2.5% lead in the comparison index. While neither scores highly, the Arizonian is the stronger winter option.
Silver Edition All Season:
- +2.5% Winter Rating
Mileage
The Arizonian Silver Edition All Season takes a clear lead in mileage, delivering 43,500 miles compared with the Sentury Touring’s 30,000 miles. That is an extra 13,500 miles, or a 45% advantage, making the Arizonian the stronger choice for longer tread life.
Silver Edition All Season:
- +45% Mileage (Median)
Dry
Dry braking is evenly matched, with each tire stopping in 134 ft—a 0 ft difference and a 0% gap. The Arizonian Silver Edition All Season pulls ahead in dry handling, scoring 4/5 versus the Sentury Touring’s 3/5. That is a 1-point advantage, translating to a 5% lead in the comparison index. Overall, the Arizonian offers better dry handling with equal braking performance.
Silver Edition All Season:
- 0% Dry Braking
- +5% Dry Handling
Noise Vibration & Harshness (NVH)
The Arizonian Silver Edition All Season offers a quieter ride, scoring 4/5 versus the Sentury Touring’s 3/5—a 1-point advantage and a 5% lead in the comparison index. However, the Sentury delivers better ride comfort at 3.5/5 against the Arizonian’s 3/5, leaving the Arizonian 0.5 points and 2.5% behind. The trade-off is straightforward: choose the Arizonian for less noise or the Sentury for a more comfortable ride.
Silver Edition All Season:
- +5% Quiet Ride
- -2.5% Comfort
Fuel Consumption
The Sentury Touring leads in fuel efficiency, scoring 4/5 compared with the Arizonian Silver Edition All Season’s 2.5/5. That leaves the Arizonian 1.5 points behind, with a 7.5% disadvantage in the comparison index. The Sentury is the stronger choice for drivers who prioritize fuel economy.
Silver Edition All Season:
- -7.5% Fuel Efficiency
Price
For the 215/55R17 size, the Sentury Touring costs $81 per tire, while the Arizonian Silver Edition All Season costs $105. That makes the Arizonian $24 per tire, or 30%, more expensive—an extra $96 for a set of four. The Sentury wins on upfront cost, while the Arizonian’s 45% mileage advantage makes a strong case for spending more.
Tire size: 215/55R17
- Sentury Touring : $81
- Silver Edition All Season: $105
Difference: +30% more expensive for Silver Edition All Season
Conclusion:
In my tire expert view, the Sentury Touring offers strong budget value with its lower price, better wet handling, ride comfort and fuel efficiency. The Arizonian Silver Edition All Season costs 30% more, but counters with 45% longer mileage, better dry handling, a quieter ride and a slight winter advantage. With wet and dry braking effectively equal, I would choose the Sentury for lower upfront cost and everyday comfort, or pay extra for the Arizonian if longer tread life and lower noise were my priorities.
Dr Edwin Pang