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

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.

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 - Winner Recommended
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.

Ranked #1st of 3. Tyre Reviews: Best Studded Winter Tires 2021

Ranked #3rd of 8. Vi Bilägare 2021, R16

Ranked #1st of 9. Test World 2021, R16

Ranked #1st of 8. Moottori 2021, R16

Ranked #1st of 8. Za Rulem 2021, R16

Acceleration on Snow Ice Braking Ice Handling Snow Handling Acceleration on Ice

North America · Europe
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Recommended
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.

Ranked #1st of 20. Auto Bild 2020, R18

Ranked #1st of 13. ADAC 2020, R17

Ranked #3rd of 12. Auto Bild 2020, R18

Rolling Resistance Wet Handling Snow Braking Wet Braking Snow Traction Snow Handling

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+ · Japan
Continental VikingContact 7 Recommended
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.

Ranked #1st of 7. Motor 2020, R16

Ranked #4th of 6. Teknikens Värld 2020, R17

Ranked #1st of 14. Za Rulem 2020, R16

Ranked #1st of 8. Vi Bilagare 2020, R16

Ranked #1st of 6. Vi Bilägare 2019, R17

Ranked #1st of 6. Autofil 2018, R16

Noise Ice Handling Acceleration on Ice Snow Braking Acceleration on Snow Ice Braking Snow Handling Aquaplaning

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+ · East Asia
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.

Ranked #2nd of 3. Tyre Reviews: Best Studded Winter Tires 2021

Ranked #2nd of 8. Vi Bilägare 2021, R16

Ranked #3rd of 9. Test World 2021, R16

Ranked #1st of 5. Test World 2021, R17

Ranked #2nd of 8. Moottori 2021, R16

Ranked #2nd of 8. Za Rulem 2021, R16

Ranked #1st of 8. Vi Bilagare 2020, R16

Ranked #1st of 8. Moottori 2020, R17

Ranked #1st of 8. Motor 2020, R16

Ice Handling Acceleration on Ice Snow Braking Acceleration on Snow Ice Braking Snow Handling

Canada · Europe · Russia+
Cooper Discoverer True North Recommended
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.

Ranked #2nd of 15. Amazon: Best Sellers in Light Truck & SUV Winter Tires

Ranked #2nd of 17. Consumer Reports: Winter Tires 2020

Comfort Snow Traction Noise Ice Braking Wet Braking

USA+ · Canada · Japan · China
Michelin Alpin 6 Recommended
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.

Ranked #4th of 6. TÜV SÜD 2021, R17

Ranked #4th of 10. Auto Motor und Sport 2020, R17

Ranked #3rd of 8. Auto Express 2020, R17

Ranked #2nd of 15. ADAC 2020, R16

Ranked #3rd of 10. Auto Bild 2020, R17

Ranked #5th of 9. GTÜ/ACE/ARBÖ 2020, R17

Ranked #5th of 13. Auto Zeitung 2020, R16

Ranked #3rd of 8. Wybór Kierowców 2020, R16

Ranked #3rd of 8. Motor 2020, R16

Dry Handling Wet Handling Snow Braking Wet Braking Snow Handling

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+ · Japan
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 Recommended
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.

Ranked #2nd of 7. Motor 2020, R16

Ranked #3rd of 6. Teknikens Värld 2020, R17

Ranked #2nd of 14. Za Rulem 2020, R16

Ranked #2nd of 8. Vi Bilagare 2020, R16

Ranked #2nd of 6. Vi Bilägare 2019, R17

Ranked #4th of 6. Autofil 2018, R16

Ice Handling Rolling Resistance Acceleration on Ice Snow Braking Acceleration on Snow Ice Braking Snow Handling Aquaplaning

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+ · Japan
Continental WinterContact TS 860 S Recommended
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.

Ranked #4th of 11. Auto Bild Sportcars 2019, R19

Ranked #2nd of 9. Tyrereviews.co.uk: 9 of The Best Winter tires

Dry Braking Comfort Dry Handling Price / Quality

Canada · Europe · Russia+ · South Korea
Vredestein Wintrac Pro Recommended
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.

Ranked #3rd of 10. Auto Motor und Sport 2020, R17

Ranked #11th of 20. Auto Bild 2020, R18

Ranked #4th of 10. Auto Bild 2020, R17

Ranked #5th of 13. ADAC 2020, R17

Ranked #8th of 9. GTÜ/ACE/ARBÖ 2020, R17

Ranked #5th of 12. Auto Bild 2020, R18

Dry Braking Wet Handling Dry Handling Snow Braking Rolling Resistance

USA+ · Canada · Europe · Russia+
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 Recommended
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.

Ranked #6th of 6. Tyre Reviews: Best Nordic / Extreme / Studless Winter Tires 2021

Ranked #1st of 5. TireRack.com: Best in Passenger Studless Ice & Snow 2021

Snow Traction Dry Traction Aquaplaning Ice Braking

USA+ · Canada · South Korea