Consumer Reports: Performance Winter/Snow Tires 2022

Performance winter tires have higher levels of snow and ice grip and keep some of the handling and cornering capabilities of the performance tires they replace, but they're not always as good as all-season tires on dry and wet pavement and tend to wear out faster.

Size tested: 215/60 R18.

Vredestein Wintrac Pro - Winner Recommended

85 50

· Winter · 2018 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
A top rated performance winter/snow tire combining strong winter performance, handling, and dry braking. Good wet braking.
Snow Traction Handling Dry Braking Ride Comfort Hydroplaning Ice Braking Rolling Resistance

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Test Score:

78
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 Recommended

84 34

· Winter · 2011 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Very good dry and wet braking stopping performance is a rarity in the performance winter/snow category. Excellent grip on ice and very good snow traction.
Handling Snow Traction Dry Braking Hydroplaning Ice Braking Wet Braking Rolling Resistance

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Test Score:

72
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2

74 38

· Winter · 2016 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
This Nexen performance winter/snow tire offers a solid balance of performance on cleared and snow-covered roads, as well as excellent grip on icy surfaces. It's also one of the quietest tires in the category.
Snow Traction Hydroplaning Ice Braking Noise Rolling Resistance

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Test Score:

71
Yokohama W.Drive V905

74 23

· Winter · 2014 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Top rated performance winter tire is suited for most winter weather conditions. But it has some tread noise.
Snow Traction Ice Braking Hydroplaning Noise

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Test Score:

70
Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 W320

81 29

· Winter · 2015 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
Good for moderately severe winter weather conditions. It has very good snow traction and excellent braking on ice.
Snow Traction Hydroplaning Ice Braking Noise Wet Braking

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Test Score:

70
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001

77 45

· Winter · 2014 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow

Verdict:
This tire can tackle a wide range of weather conditions. Very good winter performance, though average braking and handling on cleared roads.
Snow Traction Hydroplaning Ice Braking Noise

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Test Score:

67
Toyo Observe GSi-6

66 39

· Winter · 2018 · Passenger - Studless Ice & Snow · For Nordic Winter x

Verdict:
This tire ranks low among performance wnter/snow tires, but if you drive predominately on snow and ice covered roads, this tire is worth considering.
Snow Traction Ride Comfort Ice Braking Hydroplaning Handling Wet Braking

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Test Score:

66

Year: 2022
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Max Score, points: 100
Tire Size: 215/60R18
Season: Winter
Auto Type: Passenger
List Type: Professional Tire Test
Region: North America
Date added: May 11, 2022
Date updated: May 13, 2022

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