Consumer Reports: Winter/Snow Truck/SUV Tires 2020

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

77 30

Light Truck / SUV · 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.
Rolling Resistance Snow Traction Noise Ice Braking Dry Braking Wet Braking

Eastern Asia · Northern America · Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Test Score:

74
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV Recommended

79 27

Light Truck / SUV · Winter · 2013 · Light Truck / SUV - Light Truck/SUV Studless Ice & Snow · For Nordic Winter x

Verdict:
A well rounded tire to tackle most winter weather conditions. Fair stopping performance on wet roads, typical of many winter/snow tires.
Rolling Resistance Snow Traction Aquaplaning Ice Braking Noise / Comfort Wet Braking

Asia · Northern America · Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia · Oceania

Test Score:

68
Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 Recommended

82 40

Light Truck / SUV · Winter · 2014 · Light Truck / SUV - Light Truck/SUV Performance Winter / Snow · For Nordic Winter x

Verdict:
Recommended for severe winter conditions. This tire has Impressive snow traction and grip on icy surfaces. But fair stopping performance on dry and wet roads, typical of many winter/snow tires.
Snow Traction Comfort Ice Braking

Eastern Asia · Northern America · Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Test Score:

68
General Grabber Arctic

N/A 21

Light Truck / SUV · Winter · 2016 · Light Truck / SUV - Light Truck/SUV Studdable Winter / Snow · Studded

Verdict:
Good for moderately severe winter weather conditions. It has very good snow traction and excellent braking on ice.
Snow Traction Ice Braking Comfort / Noise Value Rolling Resistance Aquaplaning Dry Braking Wet Braking

Northern America · Europe

Test Score:

66
Dunlop Winter Maxx SJ8

85 23

Light Truck / SUV · Winter · 2013 · Light Truck / SUV - Light Truck/SUV Studless Ice & Snow

Verdict:
Emphasizes winter performance. Tire with excellent snow traction and ice braking. Relatively poor handling and wet braking performance.
Comfort / Noise Aquaplaning Snow Traction Ice Braking Wet Braking Handling

Eastern Asia · Northern America · Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Test Score:

66
Yokohama iceGUARD iG51v

82 25

Passenger · Winter · 2012 · Passenger - Studless Ice & Snow · For Nordic Winter x

Verdict:
This tire can tackle most winter weather conditions. But fair stopping performance on dry and wet roads, typical of many winter/snow tires.
Snow Traction Comfort Aquaplaning Ice Braking Dry Braking Wet Braking

Eastern Asia · Northern America · Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Test Score:

66
Nexen Winguard Winspike

79 16

Passenger · Winter · Passenger - Studdable Winter / Snow · Studded

Verdict:
Good performing tire for most winter conditions. Fair stopping performance on dry and wet roads, typical of many winter/snow tires.
Ice Braking Comfort / Noise Snow Traction Value Rolling Resistance Aquaplaning Dry Braking Wet Braking

Northern America · Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Test Score:

62
Toyo Observe GSi-5

82 24

Light Truck / SUV · Winter · 2012 · Light Truck / SUV - Light Truck/SUV Studless Ice & Snow

Verdict:
Emphasizes winter performance. Good tire with excellent snow traction. Relatively poor handling and wet braking performance.
Value Comfort Aquaplaning Snow Traction Rolling Resistance Ice Braking Wet Braking Handling

Northern America · Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Test Score:

60
Hankook I*Pike RW11

81 17

Light Truck / SUV · Winter · 2012 · Light Truck / SUV - Light Truck/SUV Studdable Winter / Snow · Studded

Verdict:
Good tire with excellent hydroplaning resistance, and good dry braking performance. Fair stopping performance wet roads, typical of many winter/snow tires.
Rolling Resistance Snow Traction Aquaplaning Ice Braking Wet Braking

Northern America · Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Test Score:

56
Firestone Winterforce UV

77 9

Light Truck / SUV · Winter · Light Truck / SUV - Light Truck/SUV Studdable Winter / Snow · Studded

Verdict:
Excellent snow traction and resistance to hydroplaning. Good dry braking performance. Relatively poor handling.
Aquaplaning Snow Traction Wet Braking Handling

Northern America

Test Score:

56
Cooper Discoverer M+S

81 18

Light Truck / SUV · Winter · 2001 · Light Truck / SUV - Light Truck/SUV Studdable Winter / Snow · Studded

Verdict:
Excellent snow traction and resistance to hydroplaning. Fair stopping performance on dry and wet roads, typical of many winter/snow tires.
Aquaplaning Snow Traction Rolling Resistance Dry Braking Wet Braking Handling

Eastern Asia · Northern America · Europe · Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Test Score:

54