What's the Best All-Season Tire for Ice and Snow?

All-season 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 capabilities that are a benefit in winter months.

However, if you reside in an area that sees significant amounts of snow and temperatures are below freezing for a significant amount of time, we always recommend using a set of four dedicated winter tires. The traction difference between an all-season and winter tire is so great and worth the investment for safer driving.

Take a look at the top-rated all-season tires in different performance categories for winter use*:

• Ultra High Performance All-Season:
  • Continental ExtremeContact DWS
• High Performance All-Season:
  • Kumho Ecsta PA31
• Grand Touring All-Season:
  • Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus
• Standard Touring All-Season:
  • General AltiMAX RT43 (T-Speed Rated)
• Passenger All-Season:
  • Goodyear Assurance TripleTred All-Season
• Street/Sport Truck All-Season:
  • Yokohama Parada Spec-X
• Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season:
  • Goodyear Assurance CS TripleTred All-Season
• Highway All-Season:
  • Firestone Destination LE 2
• On-/Off-Road All-Terrain:
  • General Grabber AT 2
• On-/Off-Road Commercial Traction:
  • Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac

To view all options available for your vehicle, including winter tires, shop by vehicle.

*Based on consumer survey results as of 1/23/2015