Consumer Reports: Winter/Snow Truck/SUV Tires 2022

Truck winter/snow tires are specifically designed for pickups and SUVs. Like car winter/snow tires, always use truck winter/snow tires in a set of four for optimum grip to go, stop, and corner. But on cleared roads they might not grip as well as all-season tires, and they tend to wear more quickly.

Size tested: 215/60R17.

Michelin Latitude X-Ice Xi2 - Winner Recommended

86 33

· Winter · 2009 · Light Truck / SUV - Light Truck/SUV Studless Ice & Snow · For Nordic Winter x

Verdict:
Top-rated winter/snow truck tire. Fair stopping performance on dry and wet roads, typical of many winter/snow tires.
Ice Braking Noise Snow Traction Rolling Resistance Wet Braking Dry Braking

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Test Score:

74
Nexen Winguard WinSpike WS62

N/A 16

· Winter · 2015 · Light Truck / SUV - Light Truck/SUV Studdable Winter / Snow · Studded · For Nordic Winter x

Verdict:
Near the top in our ratings with impressive snow traction, low rolling resistance, a comfortable riding tire.
Snow Traction Ride Comfort Rolling Resistance Handling Wet Braking

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Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 SUV

77 27

· Winter · 2018 · Light Truck / SUV - Light Truck/SUV Studless Ice & Snow · For Nordic Winter x

Verdict:
Highly rated for a good balance of quietness, low rolling resistance that is a factor for fuel efficiency.
Snow Traction Ride Comfort Rolling Resistance Noise Handling

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General Grabber Arctic

81 17

· Winter · 2016 · Light Truck / SUV - Light Truck/SUV Studdable Winter / Snow · Studded · For Nordic Winter x

Verdict:
Reasonably priced with strong snow traction, comfortabe and and quiet and very good resistance to hydroplaning.
Snow Traction Ride Comfort Hydroplaning Rolling Resistance Noise Handling Wet Braking

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Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2

84 42

· Winter · 2014 · Light Truck / SUV - Light Truck/SUV Studless Ice & Snow · For Nordic Winter x

Verdict:
Winter / snow tires have excellent snow traction--this tire lead the way. If snow traction is the top priority, look no further than the Blizzak DM-V2.
Snow Traction Ride Comfort Rolling Resistance Handling Wet Braking

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Hankook I*Pike RW11

81 16

· Winter · 2012 · Light Truck / SUV - Light Truck/SUV Studdable Winter / Snow · Studded · For Nordic Winter x

Verdict:
Snow traction is impressivie without the studs. Comfortable ride, and very good resistance for hydroplaning.
Snow Traction Ride Comfort Rolling Resistance Hydroplaning Handling Wet Braking

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Goodyear WinterCommand

N/A 32

· Winter · 2019 · Passenger - Studdable Winter / Snow · Studded · For Nordic Winter x

Verdict:
Excellent snow traction, but the directional tread design was found to be noisy.
Snow Traction Handling Wet Braking Noise

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Firestone Winterforce 2 UV

82 29

· Winter · 2016 · Light Truck / SUV - Light Truck/SUV Studdable Winter / Snow · Studded · For Nordic Winter x

Verdict:
Reasonably priced tire with excellent snow traction and good marks for low rolling resistance, quietness, and hydroplaning resistance.
Snow Traction Noise Rolling Resistance Hydroplaning Handling Wet Braking

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Year: 2022
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Max Score, points: 100
Tire Size: 215/60R17
Season: Winter
Auto Type: Light Truck / SUV / 4*4
List Type: Professional Tire Test
Region: North America
Date added: Apr 21, 2022
Date updated: May 14, 2022

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