The Best Winter Tires for North America in 2021-2022 by TiresVote.com 2022

The Best Winter Tires for North America in 2021-2022 by TiresVote.com

Check out the Best Winter Tires for North America in 2021-2022.

These chart based on our CoreScore that indicates how liked a tire is based on reviews from users and results of professional tire tests from numerous experts. The information below is based on research, subtraction and elimination processes.
Last updated: February 2022.

  1. Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 - Winner Recommended
    Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
    95 54
    · Winter · 2021 · Passenger - Studdable Winter / Snow · Studded · For Nordic Winter x
    Verdict:

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 studded winter tire is made to deliver ultimate safety for situations it is needed the most. Providing next-generation safety, the new Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 is an innovative combination of superior winter grip, driving comfort and eco-friendliness.

    Acceleration on Snow   Ice Braking   Ice Handling   Snow Handling   Acceleration on Ice  
    North America North America · Europe Europe
  2. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Recommended
    Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    91 46
    · Winter · 2014 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow
    Verdict:

    The Pilot Alpin 5 is a very balanced tire with truly winter features, offering year-round traction in wet and wintry conditions, including ice and snow.

    Rolling Resistance   Wet Handling   Snow Braking   Wet Braking   Snow Traction   Snow Handling  
    USA+ USA+ · Canada Canada · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · Japan Japan
  3. Continental VikingContact 7 Recommended
    Continental VikingContact 7
    90 58
    · Winter · 2018 · Passenger - Studless Ice & Snow · For Nordic Winter x
    Verdict:

    The VikingContact 7 from Continental is an excellent studless winter tire thanks to its superior traction on ice and snow, as well as its durability and reliability in wintery conditions.

    Noise   Ice Handling   Acceleration on Ice   Snow Braking   Acceleration on Snow   Ice Braking   Snow Handling   Aquaplaning  
    USA+ USA+ · Canada Canada · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · East Asia East Asia
  4. Michelin X-Ice North 4
    Michelin X-Ice North 4
    91 53
    · Winter · 2018 · Passenger - Studdable Winter / Snow · Studded · For Nordic Winter x
    Verdict:

    The Michelin X-Ice North 4 is a replacement for the third generation model of the same name, which managed to stay on the market for 5 years. For most of this time, Finnish tire manufacturers have been developing a new tire that is built from scratch. This allowed the X-Ice North 4 to surpass the popular predecessor in all basic characteristics.

    Ice Handling   Acceleration on Ice   Snow Braking   Acceleration on Snow   Ice Braking   Snow Handling  
    Canada Canada · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+
  5. Cooper Discoverer True North Recommended
    Cooper Discoverer True North
    86 26
    · Winter · 2017 · Passenger - Studless Ice & Snow · For Nordic Winter x
    Verdict:

    The Cooper Discoverer True North is a solid choice for winter handling and grip. This tire is characterized by the perfect combination of high performance and smooth and noiseless ride at low temperatures.

    Comfort   Snow Traction   Noise   Ice Braking   Wet Braking  
    USA+ USA+ · Canada Canada · Japan Japan · China China
  6. Michelin Alpin 6 Recommended
    Michelin Alpin 6
    86 55
    · Winter · 2018 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow
    Verdict:

    The Michelin Alpin 6 is an European-type studless winter tire that offers superior performance on dry, wet and snow-covered roads.

    Dry Handling   Wet Handling   Snow Braking   Wet Braking   Snow Handling  
    USA+ USA+ · Canada Canada · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · Japan Japan
  7. Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 Recommended
    Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3
    85 56
    · Winter · 2018 · Passenger - Studless Ice & Snow · For Nordic Winter x
    Verdict:

    The Hakkapeliitta R3 is an exemplary studless friction winter tire with exceptional handling and braking on snow and ice.

    Ice Handling   Rolling Resistance   Acceleration on Ice   Snow Braking   Acceleration on Snow   Ice Braking   Snow Handling   Aquaplaning  
    USA+ USA+ · Canada Canada · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · Japan Japan
  8. Continental WinterContact TS 860 S Recommended
    Continental WinterContact TS 860 S
    83 35
    · Winter · 2017 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow · Runflat
    Verdict:

    The WinterContact TS860 S is a sporty winter tire that offers excellent handling, stability and traction in dry conditions, as well as light snow.

    Dry Braking   Comfort   Dry Handling   Price / Quality  
    Canada Canada · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+ · South Korea South Korea
  9. Vredestein Wintrac Pro Recommended
    Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    84 48
    · Winter · 2018 · Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow
    Verdict:

    The Vredestein Wintrac Pro is a well priced winter tire. It is known for its solid grip in dry, wet and wintry conditions, including light snow.

    Dry Braking   Wet Handling   Dry Handling   Snow Braking   Rolling Resistance  
    USA+ USA+ · Canada Canada · Europe Europe · Russia+ Russia+
  10. Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 Recommended
    Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
    85 45
    · Winter · 2019 · Passenger - Studless Ice & Snow · For Nordic Winter x
    Verdict:

    Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 is a “sticky” winter tire featuring a directional tread pattern and designed to be fitted on sedans and minivans. Its key features include superior traction on snow, ice, and wet pavement, as well as increased resistance to wear, which makes this model, belonging to the Blizzak family, still more attractive.

    Snow Traction   Dry Traction   Aquaplaning   Ice Braking  
    USA+ USA+ · Canada Canada · South Korea South Korea
Year
2022
Max Score, points
100
Season
Winter
Auto Type
Passenger
List Type
Top Chart
Region
North America
Date added
Sep 15, 2021
Date updated
Sep 29, 2022

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