Best Rated Snow Tire

…winter / snow tires. Unlike their half-ton lighter duty brethren, heavy-duty trucks typically require the use of heavy-duty load rated tires (such as load range D or load range E tires) to match their size and hauling capacity. For more information on load ranges and ply ratings, take a look…

…snow traction. On-/Off-Road All-Terrain tires (commonly referred to as A/T tires) typically have snow and ice traction that's better than street all-season tires but fall short of the winter performance of a dedicated winter / snow tire. Which of the On-/Off-Road All-Terrain tires have the best…

…areas. We also measured each tire's ability to accelerate and brake in both conditions, as well as gather subjective ratings of how each tire feels from the driver's seat while driving through several inches of groomed snow on a handling course. During the snow traction/handling portion of…

…tires are a great option for many drivers. They are suitable for drivers who live in an area that receives occasional light snow, and/or freezing temperatures a few times throughout the year. Some all-season tires, such as the Continental ExtremeContact DWS, even provide above average snow…

…/ snow tires, others prefer to preserve some of the handling traits their vehicles came with from the factory. In general, Performance Winter / Snow tires are not as aggressive as Studless Ice & Snow tires. They do an excellent job of blending a dedicated snow compound with a high speed rating…

…vehicles, Blizzak WS70 winter / snow tires provide traction on winter's slushy, snow-covered and icy roads. Due to the traction capabilities of these tires, Bridgestone recommends using them only in sets of four to provide the best handling characteristics and tire performance. Michelin X-Ice…

…winter / snow tires this season and inquiring on what might be their best choice. Studless Ice & Snow tires are the most aggressive snow tires that allow for optimal grip levels without adding studs. While they may not handle as well on drive pavement compared to higher speed rated Performance…

…have tires that will give you the best traction possible. The following tires should be considered by drivers who experience harsh winter weather and travel on snow- and ice-covered roads. Bridgestone The Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 is still one of the best winter / snow tires on the market. It rates…

…figures of any all-season tire. Before winter arrived in the Midwest, we loaded up the tires and went to a winter test facility in Sweden. While there, we measured each tire's ability to accelerate and brake in light snow, as well as gather subjective ratings of how each tire feels while driving…