Last winter Tire Rack conducted a heads-up winter test comparing the General AltiMAX Arctic studded vs. General AltiMAX Arctic non-studded tire. Some of the general results we found during the winter test:* General traction improvements on ice* Snow traction didn't improve much with studs* ABS…
…control, traction and cornering, surpassing that of studded tires. To see why Studless Ice & Snow tires perform so well, watch "Ice Traction Testing: Studded vs. Studless." Performance Winter / Snow For those that need a winter / snow tire more for the cold temperatures than for actual…
…traction without the inconvenience and noise of studded tires. Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 Michelin X-Ice Xi3 In the 1990's Bridgestone revolutionized the snow tire market with the introduction of the original Blizzak WS-15 studless winter snow tire. Its combination of an aggressive heavily siped…
…tires for your Outback, Bridgestone's Blizzak DM-V1 provides industry setting winter traction in the harshest of environments. Another great option to consider is the General AltiMAX Arctic. It's very popular among Subaru owners and can be used with or without studs. Once you select a tire,…
…line of winter / snow tires. Their multicell winter tread compound dramatically increases winter traction in slippery conditions so much, that it changed perception of what a snow tire can do. These tires actually outperform traditional studded tires without the drawbacks of using metal studs. And…
…ice-covered roads. To see the difference winter tires made at the ice rink compared to summer and all-season tires, read "Testing on Ice: Winter / Snow vs. All-Season vs. Summer Tires." When looking for a value-priced winter / snow tire, consider the following three options: Continental…
…studs and without studs. We also can see some trends with a studded tire vs. non-studded. The studded tires do well in icy conditions during acceleration and braking. They do have some fall off in dry and wet braking/acceleration. If studs are selected, Tire Rack will install them for $15 per tire.…
…tires available in size: Select Tire Size Tire Category: Studdable Winter / Snow Change Category Aggressive tread patterns to handle snow and slush. Built to accept optional metal studs for additional ice traction. Stud use restricted or banned in some states. These tires feature traditional winter…
…attribute that difference more to the tires themselves rather than their type. The Winterforce can be studded to improve its ice traction but I would rather have a different model like the Bridgestone Blizzak. In summary, a set of four winter / snow tires are the only way to go if you want to…
…Higher Tire Pressures for Winter Driving It's Always Best to Match Tires in the Worst Conditions Remember These W.I.N.T.E.R. Tips Size Selection of Winter / Snow Tires Stud Removal from Tires Studded Tire Break-In Studded Tire Rotation Studded Tires for Winter Driving Tire Chains for Winter Use…
…tires available in size: Select Tire Size Tire Category: Studdable Winter / Snow Change Category Aggressive tread patterns to handle snow and slush. Built to accept optional metal studs for additional ice traction. Stud use restricted or banned in some states. These tires feature traditional winter…
…Select Tire Size Tire Category: Light Truck/SUV Studdable Winter / Snow Change Category Aggressive tread patterns to handle snow and slush. Built to accept optional metal studs for additional ice traction. Stud use restricted or banned in some states. These tires feature traditional winter tire…
…Higher Tire Pressures for Winter Driving It's Always Best to Match Tires in the Worst Conditions Remember These W.I.N.T.E.R. Tips Size Selection of Winter / Snow Tires Stud Removal from Tires Studded Tire Break-In Studded Tire Rotation Studded Tires for Winter Driving Tire Chains for Winter Use…
…tires available in size: Select Tire Size Tire Category: Studdable Winter / Snow Change Category Aggressive tread patterns to handle snow and slush. Built to accept optional metal studs for additional ice traction. Stud use restricted or banned in some states. These tires feature traditional winter…
…as its driven vs. non-driven axles. The resulting equivalent tread depths will help balance traction levels and handling characteristics, as well as help drivers get more life out of their set of four tires. Tire Rack recommends rotating studded tires at the beginning of every winter season or every…
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