11 Best Winter Tires in 2022

The leaves have changed and fallen, the comfortable fall clothing has switched to heavy winter jackets, you’ve stepped outside into a white wonderland, yes there is no mistaking it now winter is finally here. With winter here you have plenty of things to worry about, the holidays, your in-laws, ski trips, and staying warm, but there is one thing that you shouldn’t have to worry about during one of the heaviest traveling seasons of the year and that is the rubber that separates you and your family from the blisteringly cold surfaces you are navigating. That is where we come in with expert advice from real mechanics and tire technicians on what winter tires will best suit you, your family, and your vehicle this winter season! Below we have cataloged which tires will keep you steering true this winter and not towards a ditch so let’s not let the snow get any deeper and jump right in!

Best Winter Tires

So today we are going to cover the “Best Winter Tires in 2022” according to an experienced Tire Technician and Mechanic. How I will reach these conclusions will be based on my own experiences with the tires, what the promises the companies make about their products, and the countless in-person customer reviews that I have collected over years of working in the shop. I will also factor in cost of course and what I think would be the best bang for your buck. This post will include a mixture of passenger car tires as well as light truck tires and the accessibility to whether or not you will be able to obtain a certain tire on this list will be determined by the specific tire size of your vehicle(s).

Before I begin there may be some terminology, acronyms, and symbols like (DOT, load rating, speed rating, etc.) that might seem confusing but I will do my best to provide clear information and tell you which terms and information you want to look for when picking the right tire for you and your vehicle. Below, in the “Buying Guide” section, I have provided a short explanation of some of the key points of information about tires that you will need to know to go ahead and choose the right tire for you.

***Lastly and also VERY important, although these tires are numbered from 1-11 it does NOT mean that the tire in the #1 spot is better than the last tire on the list. This is because when selecting a tire there are too many variables that come into play when finding the right tire for you (i.e. your vehicle type, what type of driver you are, and what type of climate you drive in). So what I have done is list what each tire does better than the others on the list while also providing information on what tires work best for some vehicles. So all in all these are the 11 best winter tires of which I am confident you will find the right tire for you and your vehicle on the list below!***

Here Are The 11 Best Winter Tires in 2022

1. Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter

Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter

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Key Specifications: 

  • Comes with 13/32″ of tread
  • No Mileage Warranty
  • Directional Tread Pattern
  • 3PMSF Certified
  • Studding Available
  • Around $100 a tire

If you’re looking for some of the highest quality tires on the market Goodyear is always a safe bet. They have been in the tire manufacturing business for over 120 years and counting. Quality goes without question with their tires and that applies to this product as well.

The Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter is a winter tire designed for passenger sedans, minivans, crossover SUVs, and some light trucks. Its directional tread pattern is designed to cut its way through the snow and ice leaving you in complete control the entire trip. Dawning the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol means this tire passed the severe winter conditions test as well. The Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter also comes with available studding which is an added perk for those navigating the most extreme of winter conditions.

My Review: The Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter has been one of the leading winter tires sold at our location for the past two or three years. Retailing for around $100 a tire these studdable winter tires perform excellently even through the worst winter conditions mother nature can throw at you. Goodyear focused heavily on water and slush evacuation with this tread design guaranteeing control over wintery roads for you and your family.

2. Goodyear WinterCommand

Goodyear WinterCommand

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Key Specifications: 

  • Comes with 13/32″ of tread depth
  • No Mileage Warranty
  • Directional Tread Pattern
  • 3PMSF Certified
  • Studding Available
  • Around $130 a tire

The Goodyear Winter Command is a winter tire designed for passenger sedans, minivans, and crossover SUVs. Similar to the Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter, the Goodyear Winter Command is a directional studdable winter tire designed to maintain traction at the lowest temperatures. It accomplishes this by having a specially formulated winter rubber compound that will maintain flexibility, this means the tire will stick to the surface of the road even at extremely low temperatures.

My Review: In my experience with Goodyear Winter Command is very similar to the Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter, the only major difference being the Goodyear Winter Command is usually available in larger sizes. This Three-Peak Mountain Snow Flake (3PMSF) rated tire retails for around $130 a tire and must be installed at all four wheel locations for optimum performance.

3. Michelin X-Ice Xi3

Michelin X-Ice Xi3

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Key Specifications: 

  • Comes with 10.5/32″ of tread
  • 40,000 Mile Warranty
  • Directional Tread Pattern
  • 3PMSF Certified
  • No Studding Available
  • Around $160 a tire

The name Michelin without a doubt is one of the most recognizable names when it comes to tire manufactures the world over. They are synonymous with quality tires from the start of the company to 130 years at the present. They nearly dominate tire marketing in the US with billboards, television commercials, and internet ads which makes it hard to not instantly recognize the name when seen. That isn’t a bad thing because when you purchase Michelin tires you always get an exceedingly well-engineered product.

The Michelin X-Ice Xi3 is Michelin’s third generation in the X-Ice series winter tires and that being said there are a few improvements from the previous iterations. An improved rubber compound offers both warm weather stiffness and cold weather flexibility for exceedingly well performances on ice and snow. Furthermore, its directional tread pattern mixed with Michelin’s patented “micro-pump” and “cross Z sipes” ensures optimal control and longevity to the Michelin X-Ice Xi3.

My Review: Even though the Michelin X-Ice Xi3 lacks the option to install studs into the tread of the tire there is one thing that this Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) rated tire has above the rest on this list and that is a mileage warranty, a 40,000 mile warranty to be exact! It is incredibly rare to find a three-peak mountain snowflake rated snow tire with a mile warranty but Michelin went above and beyond by expertly designing this tire for both winter performance and longevity and for around $160 a tire that is a big deal!

4. General Altimax Arctic 12

General Altimax Arctic 12

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Key Specifications: 

  • Comes with 12/32″ of tread
  • No Mileage Warranty
  • Directional Tread Pattern
  • 3PMSF Certified
  • Studding Available
  • Around $125 a tire

The General Tire Company has been a big name in the business for more than 100 years and with that kind of experience, there is no mistaking their elite products. The Ohio based company has been producing popular, and more importantly, well-made products from the start to the present, and of course, promises for years to come.

Moving on we have the General Altimax Arctic 12 winter tire designed for most vehicle types including passenger sedans, crossover/SUVs, and some coupes. This winter tire has a few great things going for it, for starters the ability to be studded and an expertly designed direction winter tread that can help you tackle even the worst snowstorms. The very distinct “arrow-shaped” center tread pattern helps keep you and your vehicle pointed in the correct direction along with wide grooves for excellent water and slush evacuation make for a highly resistant hydroplaning tire.

My Review: There are a few things that General Tires does well and one of them is making excellent winter tires. The General Altimax Arctic 12 is General’s newest version of its Arctic series tires which makes this tire a hard competitor on this list. This Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) rated tire is not to be taken lightly when searching for the best winter tires on the market. Retailing for around $125 a tire the General Altimax Arctic 12 performs like a serrated knife even in the winteriest conditions with biting force and snow traction unlike any other!

5. Bridgestone Blizzak WS90

Bridgestone Blizzak WS90

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Key Specifications: 

  • Comes with 12/32″ of tread depth
  • No Mileage Warranty
  • Directional Tread Pattern
  • 3PMSF Certified
  • No Studding Available
  • Around $135 a tire

With nearly 100 years of experience, Bridgestone is nothing to scoff at when searching for a reliable tire. This Japanese based company has burst onto the scene in the American market and it is clear that they are here to stay with countless positive reviews from consumers, distributors, and mechanics nationwide.

The Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 is a studless yet very capable ice and snow rated winter tire designed for minivans, sedans, coupes, and crossover SUVs. This tire features one of the shortest icy conditions stopping distances of any tire on the list with its impressive interlocking tread pattern. Furthermore, directional tread patterns aids in quickly accumulating snow and rain into the tread sipes and then out from under the tire super efficiently.

My Review: Bridgestone has been making tires for quite some time, they make great all-season tires and all-terrain tires but there is one thing that sets them apart from almost every competitor and that is the quality of their snow tires. They make incredibly effective studless tread patterns that cut through ice and snow and the Blizzak series tires stand apart from the rest and the WS90 is no different. This three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) rated tire retails for around $135 a tire and you can rest assured that you are getting an elite quality snow tire.

6. Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2

Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2

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Key Specifications: 

  • Comes with 13/32″ of tread depth
  • No Mileage Warranty
  • Directional Tread Pattern
  • 3PMSF Certified
  • No Studding Available
  • Around $140 a tire

Next in the Blizzak family is the Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 and this is a studless winter tire is designed for light trucks and sport utility vehicles. It sports Bridgestone’s specially formulated hydrophilic tread compound designed to repel water and ice away from the tire faster than its competitors. A directional tread pattern and wide grooves result in more traction even when conditions reach their worst. Bridgestone also incorporated an easy to see tread depth indicator to easily let the owner know that the tire is 50% worn and towards the end of it tread life.

My Review: Bridgestone has been making tires for quite some time, they make great all-season tires and all-terrain tires but there is one thing that sets them apart from almost every competitor and that is the quality of their snow tires. They make incredibly effective studless tread patterns that cut through ice and snow and the Blizzak series tires stand apart from the rest and the DM-V2 is no different. Similar to the Blizzak WS-90 this three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) rated tire retails for around $140 a tire and you can rest assured that you are getting an elite quality snow tire.

7. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32

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Key Specifications: 

  • Comes with 11/32″ of tread depth
  • No Mileage Warranty
  • Directional Tread Pattern
  • 3PMSF Certified
  • No Studding Available
  • Around $285 a tire

Continuing into the Blizzak family we have the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 which is an impressively capable winter and performance tire designed for performance coupes and sporty sedans. When designing this performance winter tire Bridgestone incorporated their advance winter polymer rubber for enhanced traction even when temperature reach their lowest as well as a directional tread pattern with curved edges for premier traction on snow and ice.

My Review: Most winter tires are cumbersome and not designed for performance at high speeds when snow isn’t a factor, but that is where the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 stands apart from the rest. This dual-purpose winter performance tire is geared for both speed and cold weather which is a combination that is hard to find. A solid center beam ensures that the LM-32 rides smoothly to reduce cabin noise while still meeting industry standards for the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) badge. The Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 retails for around $285 a tire.

8. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80

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Key Specifications: 

  • Comes with 11/32″ of tread depth
  • No Mileage Warranty
  • Directional Tread Pattern
  • 3PMSF Certified
  • No Studding Available
  • Around $260 a tire

The final tire in the Bridgestone Blizzak family we are going to cover is there Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80. The Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80 is a winter performance tire designed for light trucks, SUVs, and crossovers. Using the same winter tread compound and tread design as the very popular Blizzak LM-32 this tire is both a capable winter tire as well as a capable high-speed performance tire all wrapped into one. An uninterrupted center tread ensures a smooth and comfortable ride when up to speed on the highway mixed with curved ridged edge blocks for premier biting force in wintery conditions means this tire can handle whatever you throw at it.

My Review: Most winter tires are cumbersome and not designed for performance at high speeds when snow isn’t a factor, but that is where the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80 stands apart from the rest. This dual-purpose winter performance tire is geared for both speed and cold weather which is a combination that is hard to find. Bridgestone incorporated their advance winter polymer rubber for enhanced traction even when temperature reach their lowest as well as a directional tread pattern with curved edges for premier traction on snow and ice to meet the industry standards for the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) badge. The Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80 retails for around $260 a tire and is also available in run-flat.

9. Pirelli Winter SottoZero 3

Pirelli Winter SottoZero 3

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Key Specifications: 

  • Comes with 10/32″ of tread depth
  • No Mileage Warranty
  • Directional Tread Pattern
  • 3PMSF Certified
  • No Studding Available
  • Price ranges from $90-$300 a tire

Here we have another exceptionally talented tire manufacturer that we have not forgotten about. Pirelli has been around for nearly 150 years and just like its competitors they should not be mistaken for lesser when it comes to experience in making quality tires.

Next up is the Pirelli Winter SottoZero 3 which is Pirelli’s third generation to the SottoZero family and is designed specifically for performance vehicles. With that kind of heritage, you can expect the SottoZero 3 to be an extremely refined and capable studless performance winter tire that won’t leave you stranded when the weather takes a turn for the worse. Three very notable factors make this tire one of the most capable winter tires on this list and they go as follows. First off, Pirelli has chemically formulated a special rubber compound that is designed to resist temperature changes so the tire’s performance stays consistent even at low temps. Second is Pirelli’s combination of a wide-siped directional tread pattern mixed with its arrow-shaped center block means this tire excels in expelling water and snow out from underneath the tire. Lastly, a tightly knit network of interlaced micro tread sipes provides excellent stopping distances even on snow and slush.

My Review: I have seen this tire explode in popularity at my location in recent years and I believe there are two main factors behind that. The first being that the Pirelli Winter SottoZero 3 has one of the highest size availability of any tire on this list ranging from 16″ rims sizes to 21″ rim sizes as well as being offered in run-flat. Second is that the SottoZero 3 does incredibly well with customer reviews with owners exclaiming how well it performed in some of the worst weather conditions winter could throw at them. This tire also confidently meets industry standards to have the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) badge.

10. Pirelli Winter Cinturato

Pirelli Winter Cinturato

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Key Specifications: 

  • Comes with 10/32″ of tread depth
  • No Mileage Warranty
  • Directional Tread Pattern
  • 3PMSF Certified
  • No Studding Available
  • Around $100 a tire

Moving forward we have the Pirelli Winter Cinturato. This studless winter tire is specially designed for family sedans and compact coupes and features an impressive arrow-shaped tread pattern that is designed to cut its way through snow and slush. Additionally, the directional tread designed combined with widening tread sipes as you move towards the edges of this tire makes water and snow evacuation quick and easy for the Pirelli Winter Cinturato and allows it to qualify for the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) badge.

My Review: The Pirelli Winter Cinturato is an all-around great winter tire designed for efficient and effective performance in wet and wintery conditions. The Winter Cinturato retails for around $100 a tire. Due to the high traction capability of this tire, Pirelli recommends that the Winter Cinturato be used only in sets of four to unlock the full performance potential of this tire.

11. BFGoodrich Winter Slalom KSI

BFGoodrich Winter Slalom KSI

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Key Specifications: 

  • Comes with 12.5/32″ of tread depth
  • No Mileage Warranty
  • Symmetrical Tread Pattern
  • 3PMSF Certified
  • No Studding Available
  • Around $100 a tire

BFGoodrich is no stranger to the spotlight when it comes to the top-ranked tire manufacturers around. They have been in business for 150 years and counting, and with that kind of experience, you can expect nothing less than perfection with the tires this company produces.

The BFGoodrich Winter Slalom KSI is BFG’s studless ice and snow tire designed for passenger sedans, crossover SUVs, and light trucks. The symmetric tread pattern mixed with BFGoodrich’s “micro-pore” rubber technology means this tire will keep you steering in the right direction even when navigating the iciest roads. The BFGoodrich Winter Slalom KSI also incorporates a vast array of micro sipes and larger tread grooves to expel water, slush, and snow quickly from under the tire allowing it to pass the industry’s severe winter weather standards to have the three-peak mount snowflake (3PMSF) badge of honor.

My Review: BFGoodrich has always been one of the most popular companies at my location and that is simply because they make constant and quality products and the BFGoodrich Winter Slalom KSI is no different. The “KSI” in its name stands for “Key Snow and Ice” and I can confidently say that I have yet to hear of an unhappy customer who has bought these tires. Retailing for around $100 a tire you are getting a truly capable winter tire that will not let you down even when winter is bearing down on you.

Choosing The Best Winter Tire (Buying Guide)

Knowing Your Tire Size

The size of the tire is easy enough. The important part is that you match the size specification of your vehicle. This can be located in a number of places, the main location is a sticker normally located on the driver side inside door panel below the locking mechanism of the door. The sticker will provide the size appropriate for the front and rear of the vehicle. For foreign cars such as BMW and Volkswagen, this sticker may also be located on the passenger door panel in the same general location. Some performance vehicles require different front and rear sized tires so be aware of that.

Load index & Speed rating of a Tire

This part is VERY important and in my experience, I have seen various companies and garages not pay attention to these values. They are important because each vehicle manufacturer actually specifies what value of load index and speed rating required for the given vehicle for “Optimal Performance”. These values will be located directly after the size written on the tire. For example (P225/65/17 99H), these values are the “99H” values and can be found in your vehicle manual for what range your vehicle needs to be within for the best performance of the vehicle.

DOT Number of a Tire

Finally, this piece of information may be small but is still of great importance because the “DOT” of the tire will tell you the age of the tire in question. The US Department of Transportation(DOT) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) requires tire manufacturers to print the “birth date” of the tire if you will, so that the consumer, as well as professionals, know that the tire is still safe for sale and use.

This information will be located on every tire on the perimeter of the inner hole of the tire where the rim is mounted. It will always start with DOT followed by a mix of eight to thirteen numbers and letters. The numbers that will give you the production date, or “birth date”, of the tire, however, will be the final four numbers (DOT*********1221). In this example, we see “1221” as the final four numbers in the sequence. The first two numbers “12” refers to the 12th week of the year it was manufactured and the “21” refers to the year 2021 that it was manufactured. This is important because the US Department of Transportation recommends that no tires be sold as new if they are older than 6 years old.

Mileage Warranty of a Tire

Even though it is hard to find winter tires with mileage warranties, as you search you might notice that some tires will include a “Mileage Warranty”. Simply explained this warranty is what the manufacturer guarantees their product will reach before it needs to be replaced. For example, if a tire specifies a 40,000 miles warranty this means that the manufacturer guarantees the tire will get at least 40,000 miles before needing replacement. Additionally, this warranty is important because depending on your place of purchase, if the tire does not meet the warranty then usually the provider will offer a replacement tire at a discounted or “pro-rated” price. If the place of purchase does not honor manufacturer warranties then a claim can always be taken to the manufacturer themselves with the appropriate paperwork for compensation. In short, when searching for a tire, if possible, you want to find a tire with a mileage warranty.

Tire Tread Depth

This refers to the amount of tread depth that comes with all new tires. This will always be provided in 32nds of an inch in the United States, for example, 10/32″ is a common depth found with new tires. This measurement is subject to change depending on the type of tire one might be searching for with All-Terrain tires having the deepest and thickest tread as deep as 16/32″. In my opinion, when looking for winter tires you want to see at least 10/32″ of tread or very close to that. This will guarantee the most amount of use in the form of miles driven for the tire.

Tire Tread Design

It is common when searching the internet for tires to find terminologies like “symmetrical”, “asymmetrical”, and “directional” when talking about tire tread patterns and here I will briefly explain each. “Symmetrical” will be the most common of the three and it simply means that if you drew a vertical line through a tire tread longways you would notice that the tread pattern is the same on the left side that it is on the right. These tires are easy to install because it does not matter which side of the tire is facing outward, both sides are the same.

Next is “Asymmetrical”, this means that if you drew the same line dividing the tread you would have two different designs on either side of your line. Asymmetrical tires will have a designated “inner” and “outer” wall that will have to be noticed to be installed properly.

Lastly, we have “directional”, this means that the tires have to be mounted on a vehicle usually pointed in the forward direction. These tires are easy to spot because the tread designs normally have a “V” shape to them and the sidewalls will have an arrow indicating which direction the tire has to be facing whether it is mounted on the driver side of a vehicle or the passenger side of a vehicle. One of these is not better than the other, it just means that when the manufactures designed a tires’ tread it was formulated a specific way so that the tire performed the exact actions they needed it to, whatever they may be.

Winter Tire Studs

When searching for winter tires you might notice these terms, “studding”, or “tire studs” available and this terminology only applies to winter tires. Tire studs are metal inserts that are an optional addition to winter tires that can accept them, however, not all winter tires have the ability to be studded.  Studded tires will still provide a fair amount of control even when driving on ice, making them very popular in the northernmost parts of the US, Canada, and the arctic circle. Although tire studs are incredibly beneficial for the driver when used, they have notable drawbacks that should be taken into account. Firstly, tire studs are an added expense, and some places that install winter tires do not include the installation of the studs. Secondly, and probably the most noticeable, tire studs add an incredible amount of noise to a tire when driving.

Lastly, and definitely the most important, tire studs can only be used at certain times of the year depending on what state (for example, November 1st – March 31st for Pennsylvania residents) or country you are in. Although studs are great for the peace of mind of the driver, they are horrible for the roads they navigate resulting in deep scratches to the pavement which results in a shorter life of the road. Because of this, there are both state and federal regulations that you need to adhere to when using studded tires otherwise you can face prosecution.

Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF): 

As you navigate the tires on this list you will notice this phrase or acronym numerous times. In short, this symbol is only branded on the sidewall of tires that meet the severe winter weather performance standards of the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) and the Rubber Association of Canada (RCA). These test standards take place on medium-packed snow only and any tire that holds this badge can be expected to have enhanced snow traction beyond any M+S branded all-season tire.

Pricing of a Tire

As you read through my reviews you will notice that I will list a given tire as “around” a certain price. This is because when it comes to averaging tire cost it is quite difficult and this is why. More common sizes are priced much cheaper than larger rim sizes and also there are the more uncommon performance tire sizes with inflated pricing for the added difficulty to manufacture and install. I have done my best to average together an all-encompassing price tag but don’t be alarmed if your tire size is $50 or more above my average price.

Final Thoughts

It is imperative that you as a consumer take all of this information into account before purchasing any tire. Knowing this key information will not only create the safest driving environment for you but also for your passengers. Regretfully, I have witnessed even trained professionals in the automotive industry lacking knowledge on this type of subject matter so you can never be sure who you can trust, that is why I believe everyone should use the information above to be their own advocate when choosing the right tire for you. Here at Mechanic Approved, I hope that we have helped narrow your search down to the tire that best suits both you and your vehicle!

8 thoughts on “11 Best Winter Tires in 2022”

  1. Very informative!
    Wish that you could have included the new Goodyear WinterCommand Ultra tire, but I know this is a recently released winter tire from Goodyear.
    I’ve purchased a set of these tires for my 2004 Subaru Forester XS and I’m hoping that they’ll perform well in winter driving conditions.

  2. It’s funny you mention that tire, we were already making arrangements to possibly add it to our updated list next season. Only reason we haven’t yet is because it’s brand new and we are waiting for more customer reviews.

    Thank you for you comment Larry!

    ~Codi

  3. I was expecting to see at least one Nokian model in this list. They invented the winter tire in 1936 and, while they offer tires for all automotive applications, the northern latitudes remain their principal focus. Their hakkapeliitta line has several innovative traction systems: version 8 SUV features retractable studs; versions 9 & 10 incorporate two studs types for lateral as well as braking safety; version R3 utilizes particle additives in the rubber compound for control on ice.
    Their WR G4 is a true “all-weather” (vs all-season) performance tire (speed ratings from 130-168 MPH; load ratings up to 1929 lbs). They also design tires for with specific electric/hybrid application.

  4. Hello Scott,

    Although I have heard of Nokian tires they are not very popular in the North American market place as of yet. They do make incredible European winter tires though and if they should ever start to gain traction in the NA market place they sure will be a contender for my list updates in the future!

  5. Hello Ryan,
    So although I am a fan of Hankook tires in general and I do have personal experience with the Hankook I Pike tire, I personally believe that there are other tires that offer better results in the winter tire category which is why they did not make my list. As far as the Toyo Open Country tires it’s funny you mention those. That is because they made my list on two separate pages! My “Best Mud Tires” list in the M/T variant and my “Best All-Terrain Tires” list in the form of the AT III. The Open Country in its’ various forms is a fantastic tire that has grown on me over the years and my customers love them as well! I will admit however that although they didn’t make my winter tires list any AT or MT tire would have no problem getting you moving in the snow no matter how deep! Thank you for reading Ryan let me know if you have any further recommendations or questions. Cheers!

  6. Thank you very much Tammy. I try to write the content so that everyone, regardless of their sex or gender, can gain useful information for their vehicles. Take care and thank you for reading!

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