Severe Weather Rated

…This tire consistently rates well by our customers and is very aggressive. It has tremendously deep tread depth and can plow through deep snow. The tread blocks feature multiple traction edges and sipes, and are molded to accept optional metallic studs to increase wintry weather traction. Finally,…

…Some Canadian provinces have laws requiring the use of tires that feature the "snowflake/mountain" symbol for severe winter conditions. To qualify for this rating, the tire's tread design and depth must provide 10% more snow traction than the standard or all-season tire. This symbol…

…snowflake symbol branded on the tire's sidewall indicates the tire meets required performance criteria in snow testing to be considered severe snow service rated." What's the difference in snow traction between M+S (Mud and Snow) branded tires from the past, modern all-season tires with M+S branding…

…Taurus comes with several different factory tire sizes, including 17", 18", 19" and even 20", depending on what trim level you have. If you use tire size 235/60R17 or 235/55R18, take a look at Goodyear's Assurance ComforTred Touring. This is a highly rated Grand Touring…

…Tires Tire Rack carries Cooper's Weather-Master Certified winter tires from the Discoverer and Evolution tire lines. In addition to the severe snow service rating, Weather-Master Certified tires are engineered to deliver superior stopping distance on snow and ice, long tread life with exceptional…

…grooves provide thousands of biting edges to improve traction in deep mud and snow. Branded with the mountain/snowflake symbol, it meets industry severe snow service standards and can also be studded. Finally, it features a rim lock that helps prevent wheel slip throughout the life of the tire. Take…

…the battle when the bad weather sets in. Great tire, will definitely stick with this tire!" -- Tire Rack Consumer Review, 2005 Ford Escape 4WD "Well I got to drive this in the winter of East Tennessee and I got great traction on the ice and snow when we got several inches of snow and a…

…tire! It even has the extreme weather stamp. What more could a person ask for?" -- Tire Rack Consumer Review, 1994 Toyota 4Runner 4wd (BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO) "I racked up 54,000 smooth, quiet trouble free miles in all kinds of Michigan weather. This tire has been extremely quiet…

Currently, we offer over 30 different Performance Winter / Snow tires, but only one reigns supreme as the highest rated overall by our customers, the Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3. The Pilot Alpin PA3 is the flagship performance winter / snow tire offered by Michelin and is designed to meet the needs of…

…wear rates actually indicate that tire rotations should be done more frequently. "When done at the recommended times, [tire rotation] can preserve balanced handling and traction and even out tire wear. Tire rotation can even provide performance advantages." Tire rotation can be beneficial in several…

…additional snow and ice traction. In many cases, a good highway or all-terrain tire will cover your needs. When you plow in severe conditions or need to tow in adverse weather, higher grip levels are required. If you regularly find yourself driving in conditions with packed snow or ice, there's a…

…heavier vehicles or those with all-wheel drive systems, the right tire can make all the difference in making it through the tough winter weather. Given the severity of last year's winter, many are getting the jump on winter / snow tires this season and inquiring on what might be their best…

…they wear out since many drivers don't put enough miles on them to cause significant tread wear. Therefore, be sure to check them for weather cracking, severe discoloration and other signs of aging before you use your trailer this year. Regardless of the condition of your trailer tires, most…