Best winter tires for ice and snow

[star_deceiver]

Holy smokes! Thise look like they are serious for ice!

We get no shortage of ice

 

[pacofortacos]

Studs are the only way to go for ice, but illegal in many states.

 

[Dogcreek]

True, and I am hoping for a tire that is true all season, I have been bust researching all of the recommends and have my work cut out for me... Great response and thoughts. I really appreciate the interaction and the suggestions.

 

[star_deceiver]

Studs are the only way to go for ice, but illegal in many states.

Washington, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Nevada, Oregon, and California (all the fun states) allow studs in winter. If you don’t get ice then there are many other winters to choose from. 2 sets of tires is always the way to go.

 

[pacofortacos]

Washington, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Nevada, Oregon, and California (all the fun states) allow studs in winter. If you don’t get ice then there are many other winters to choose from. 2 sets of tires is always the way to go.

100% agree on the 2 sets of wheels.

 

[olyelr]

True, and I am hoping for a tire that is true all season, I have been bust researching all of the recommends and have my work cut out for me... Great response and thoughts. I really appreciate the interaction and the suggestions.

You said you wanted the “best” winter tires. Those are, hands down, any dedicated snow tires. They just work better, period. They rubber is designed for cold weather, and they have TONS of siping. Both which translate into a great winter tire?

If you would like more of an all year AT type tire that is still good in the snow, just search for tires with the 3-peak mountain snowflake. While they will not work as good as a dedicated snow tire in the snow, they will do well and also be able to be driven in the summer.

Just a few off the top of my head…bfg ko3, general grabber at2, nitto terra grappler g3, toyo open country at2, mickey thompson baja boss at.