Dextero is the tire brand you find at Walmart, often priced well below the national names on the same rack. That makes it an obvious choice for budget-minded drivers, and an obvious question: what exactly are you buying, and what can you verify about it?
How this review was put together: We have not road-tested Dextero tires. This review is based on trade coverage, retailer listings and one published owner account, with sources listed at the end. An earlier version of this page said Dextero dates to 1965 in Akron, Ohio, and cited independent test results and product lines we could not verify; the page has been rewritten around what we could confirm. Checked on October 22, 2026.
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Who Makes Dextero Tires?
Dextero is a brand of Giti Tire, a Singapore-based manufacturer that has made tires since 1951 and also sells the GT Radial and Primewell brands. According to SlashGear, Dextero was founded in 2011 in Rancho Cucamonga, California, and most Dextero tires sold in the US are built at Giti’s plant in Chester County, South Carolina, which opened in 2017, with a smaller share from plants in Indonesia and China.
Dextero tires are sold through Walmart. Giti’s relationship with the retailer is long-standing: Walmart named Giti its Automotive Supplier of the Year for 2015, and Modern Tire Dealer’s coverage of that award described the Dextero DHT2 as a light truck tire Giti supplies to Walmart’s auto centers.
The Dextero Lineup
Dextero keeps a small range focused on the tires Walmart shoppers buy most.
| Model | Type | What we could confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Dextero Touring DTR1 | All-season passenger touring | 45,000-mile tread life warranty listed at SimpleTire |
| Dextero DHT2 | Highway all-season for light trucks and SUVs | Supplied by Giti to Walmart (Modern Tire Dealer) |
| Dextero All Terrain DAT1 | All-terrain for trucks and SUVs | About $80 per tire in P235/75R15 (The Autopian) |
Warranty terms and sizes vary by model, so check the listing for your exact size before buying.
How Dextero Tires Perform
We found no independent instrumented tests of current Dextero models, so treat any claim about braking distances or wet grip with caution. The most detailed published account we found is from The Autopian’s David Tracy, who bought a set of Dextero All Terrain DAT1 tires for about $80 each. He found them surprisingly decent on dry pavement and off-road, with good noise and ride comfort, strong grip on dirt and rocks when aired down, and normal-looking wear after about 5,000 miles. The drawback he noted was lug damage on off-road trips. He had driven them only on dry roads.
That is one owner’s experience, not a test, but it matches what you would expect from a budget tire built by a large manufacturer: fine for everyday use, without the refinement or proven performance of premium tires.
Treadwear and Warranty
The DTR1’s listed 45,000-mile tread life warranty is well below the 65,000 to 80,000 miles common on mainstream touring tires. If tread life matters most to you, compare the cost per warranted mile rather than the sticker price. Keep rotation records, since treadwear claims usually require them, and handle warranty questions through Walmart’s auto center.
Price and Value
Price is Dextero’s main appeal. The DAT1 at around $80 a tire is a fraction of what premium all-terrain tires cost. For drivers who need dependable tires for commuting or light trail use and don’t want to spend more, that can be a sensible trade. Drivers who log high mileage, face real winters or want proven wet braking should look at tires with published test results and longer warranties.
Pros
- Low prices at Walmart
- Built by Giti, a large established manufacturer
- Mostly made in South Carolina
Cons
- Shorter mileage warranties than mainstream touring tires
- No independent test data we could find
- Limited model range and sold mainly through one retailer
How Dextero Compares With Other Budget Brands
Warranty and price figures below come from retailer listings checked in October 2026.
| Budget touring tire | Treadwear warranty | Price (October 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Blackhawk Street-H HH11 | 50,000 miles | From about $38 (Giga Tires) |
| Westlake RP18 | 45,000 miles | About $53 to $87 (SimpleTire) |
| Leao Lion Sport HP3 | 45,000 miles | From about $52 (SimpleTire) |
| Dextero Touring DTR1 | 45,000 miles | Sold at Walmart |
| Kelly Edge Touring A/S | 65,000 miles | Check retailer |
| Primewell PS890 Touring | 70,000 miles (non-staggered) | Sold at SimpleTire |
Dextero’s listed 45,000-mile warranty matches Westlake and Leao but trails Kelly and Primewell. Its advantage is convenience: you can buy and install it at the same Walmart auto center.
Buying and Installing Dextero Tires at Walmart
Walmart’s installation package has been reported at about $18 per tire and includes mounting, a valve stem or TPMS service pack, lifetime balance and rotation, and a lug re-torque, according to a Clark.com pricing guide updated in December 2025. Walmart’s optional road hazard warranty has been reported at about $10 per tire. Prices vary by store, so confirm at checkout. Our guide to the Walmart tire return policy explains how warranty claims work there.
How to Buy Budget Tires Wisely
- Read the DOT date code. The last four digits show the week and year of manufacture; avoid tires that have sat in a warehouse for years.
- Compare UTQG grades within a brand and look for A or AA traction and A temperature grades.
- Price the warranty, not just the tire. Divide the price by the warranted miles to compare cost per mile.
- Keep the paperwork. Budget warranties are prorated and usually require the receipt and rotation records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Giti Tire, a Singapore-based manufacturer. Most Dextero tires sold in the US are built at Giti’s plant in Chester County, South Carolina.
Dextero tires are sold through Walmart.
SimpleTire lists a 45,000-mile tread life warranty for the Dextero Touring DTR1. Check the warranty for your size.
They are inexpensive and one detailed owner account of the DAT1 was positive, but we found no independent test results. They suit budget, everyday driving better than demanding use.
Dextero lists a 45,000-mile treadwear warranty on the Touring DTR1, which matches Westlake and Leao but trails Kelly and Primewell. Actual mileage depends on driving, rotation and alignment, and we found no independent test data on real-world tread life.
We found no independent test data, so there is no verified pattern of problems. The drawbacks we could confirm are shorter mileage warranties than mainstream touring tires, a limited model range and availability mainly through Walmart.
Sources
Specs, warranty terms and prices were checked on October 22, 2026. Prices change often.
- SlashGear: Who makes Dextero tires and where are they built? (Giti ownership, 2011 founding, South Carolina plant)
- Modern Tire Dealer: Walmart names Giti supplier of the year (Dextero DHT2 supplied to Walmart)
- SimpleTire: Dextero DTR1 (45,000-mile warranty)
- The Autopian: The cheapest all-terrain tires at Walmart (owner experience with the DAT1, about $80 per tire)
- Clark.com: Walmart tires (installation package and road hazard prices)
- SimpleTire: Westlake RP18 (45,000-mile warranty (comparison))
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