Quietest Winter Tires

…is known in the tire industry for producing quiet all-season tires, and we've found that the same is true for their winter tires. Among the more aggressive Studless Ice & Snow tires, the quietest tire as rated by customer feedback is the Michelin X-Ice Xi3. The tire is fantastic on ice…

…miles reported, the tire has rocketed to the number one position of our survey results. As one of the Tire Rack's test drivers, I wholeheartedly agree. Many tires do one or two things very well at the expense of other characteristics (this is the reason for different tire categories). The…

…effortlessly handle our winter and the treadlife is outstanding. After witnessing the performance of these tires, I switched the tires on my Toyota to Michelins as well." -- Tire Rack Consumer Review, 2004 Honda Pilot EX For the quietest and most durable light truck tire on the market, it's…

…tires. While any tire that wears unevenly can become noisy after time, certain attributes can help a tire stay quiet throughout its lifetime and lead to a consistently pleasing experience. When shopping for quiet tires I tend to prefer options that are non-directional. Directional tires, or tires…

…All-Season tire. When looking a bit deeper at the results the tire sits on top in the hydroplaning resistance, light and deep snow traction, ice traction, and noise comfort categories. We also conducted our independent test of this tire against three of its peers. We found that the tire delivered…

…noise. Pitch The tire industry uses the term pitch to describe the number of tread blocks around the circumference of the tire. As a general rule, summer performance tires feature larger tread blocks and fewer pitches to enhance steering response and handling, while winter tires feature smaller…

…Plus Technology. These three tires are particularly known for their plush ride and excellent noise comfort. Their tread designs are also conducive for winter weather travel (light snow) and long treadwear associated with Highway All-Season tires. Take a look at our Tire Survey Results and see what…

…Winter Carving is a Studdable Winter / Snow tire made in a variety of sizes for those looking for a traditional studdable snow tire. With or without studs, the Winter Carving represents a great value in a traditional studdable winter tire. Note, that while studded tires are not the quietest tires,…

…and on the highway, the General is a great choice. Of all the tires I have had a chance to test, the Yokohama Geolandar A/T-S is one of the quietest and most comfortable, and the one which will perform like a Highway All-Season tire. It also features possibly the least aggressive tread design in…