Whether you live in a part of the country that transforms into tundra or your area only occasionally sees the odd winter storm, winter driving comes with its own set of challenges. This is especially true if you aren’t planning on picking up a set of winter tires this year.
While winter tires will provide the safest, most predictable performance in ice, snow and temperatures below 45F, some all-season tires may be appropriate for the winter season if your area has generally mild winter conditions.
Many all-season tires provide a wide range of acceptable performance traits because they compromise in certain aspects like winter traction, dry performance or tread life. But some all-season tires are designed specifically to be better than your garden variety all-season in winter driving conditions.
If you live in an area that has snow for more than a few weeks or temperatures consistently below 45F, you’ll need a dedicated set of snow tires or even a full winter tire and wheel package. This will provide the best possible traction on ice and snow while prolonging the life of your non-winter tires.
If the forecast isn’t looking too bad in your area, your state’s department of transportation is good about clearing the roads, or you don’t have far to go and you can pick and choose when you drive, you may only need reliable all-season tires this winter.
If you’re not sure what the safest option is, ask your local Discount Tire store for advice. We’re here to help.
But in the meantime, check out our top picks for the best all-season tires for snow.
MICHELIN CROSSCLIMATE 2
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 is a strong all-season tire built to give drivers of cars, crossovers, and SUVs responsive handling and braking performance combined with safe, reliable grip in any weather condition.
While it’s classified as an all-season tire, we like to think of the CrossClimate2 (and the Assurance WeatherReady2, below) as an all-weather tire. This new breed of tires amps up the all-season performance to powerful new levels.
With a rich history of innovation, Michelin packed the CrossClimate 2 with all the bells and whistles to get the most out of an all-season in cold climates. Case in point: its Thermal Adaptive Tread Compound creates grip across a wide range of temperatures for dependable performance, specifically in winter weather.
The CrossClimate 2 also has 3-D SipeLock technology. Its sipes lock together when cornering for added stability, but the real benefit is in all the extra biting edges each sipe creates. This is huge when it comes to offering confident grip in wet and snowy weather.
It should come as no surprise that the Michelin CrossClimate 2 features the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol, certifying it for use in extreme winter weather.
And because it’s a Michelin product, you can also count on the CrossClimate2 for a smooth ride over its long service life. Did we mention there’s a 65,000-mile treadwear warranty on these?
For stellar year-round performance that can manage some of winter’s biggest challenges, it’s hard to beat the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
SHOP MICHELIN CROSSCLIMATE2GOODYEAR ASSURANCE WEATHERREADY2
If you pride yourself on always being prepared, the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady2 might be the perfect all-season tire to get you through the snow, slush, and ice of winter.
Leveraging Goodyear’s decades of research and development, the Assurance WeatherReady2 features the latest in all-season tech, including AquaTred Technology with grooves designed to sweep water away from the contact patch to maintain traction in snow and slush. Plus, additional Evolving Traction Grooves help displace water on the road.
And the built-in Wear Gauge allows you to track the tire’s tread health and longevity over time so you know when you need to replace your tires. But with a robust 60,000-mile treadwear warranty, it’s going to be a while before that’s necessary.
The WeatherReady2 is so prepared for winter weather that it also features the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol indicating its proven performance in winter weather.
In short, a set of Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady2 tires is one of the best all-season tires for snow.
SHOP GOODYEAR ASSURANCE WEATHERREADY2CONTINENTAL EXTREMECONTACT DWS06 PLUS
Designed for pulse-pounding performance that can tackle dry, wet and snowy roads, the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus is here to put the thrill back in your ride.
German-engineered to deliver immediate steering response so you can stay in control on corners, the DWS06 Plus features Sport+ tech that includes macro blocks and a high-strength, 2-ply sidewall. That means handling that doesn’t quit, regardless of the weather.
But that’s just the beginning of the all-season performance features. A silica-enhanced tread compound is molded into a distinctive pattern featuring sweeping lateral grooves, interlocking sipes and longitudinal grooves. This tread pattern is designed to create loads of extra biting edges, so rain and light snow can’t dampen your driving enthusiasm.
Better yet, a 50,000-mile treadwear warranty provides added peace of mind.
Plus, tuned performance indicators help you gauge the tires’ performance on dry, wet and snowy surfaces.
SHOP CONTINENTAL EXTREME CONTACT DWS06 PLUSNOKIAN REMEDY WRG5
Equally at home on standard, hybrid and EV passenger vehicles, the Nokian Remedy WRG5 is a true all-weather tire, offering impressive performance no matter the season or driving conditions.
Designed to have low rolling resistance to improve fuel efficiency or maximize range, these tires are also incredibly tough thanks to Aramid-infused sidewalls for added puncture resistance (they’re the same fibers used in protective vests).
The Remedy WRG5 also features a unique Handling Zone that supports performance in most any weather conditions. An All-Weather Stability Band divides the handling and traction zones for optimal performance in dry or wet conditions.
Finally, venturi and lightning grooves enhance grip on wet or slushy roads, while snow claw blocks, snow boosters and dual performance sipes bite through the snow for impressive winter traction. They’re three-peak mountain snowflake rated to confirm their suitability for driving in winter conditions.
To help ensure the good times keep rolling, the Nokian Remedy WRG5 is backed by a 60,000-mile treadwear warranty.
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What are the best all-season tires for snow? It’s a tricky question to answer, since even the best all-season tires aren’t going to perform as well on ice, snow, slush, or freezing-temp road conditions as the most basic dedicated snow tire.
However, you can definitely make the best of it with the all-season picks listed above!
Please note that if your area sees long, harsh winters with heavy snow, ice and temps consistently below 45 degrees, we highly recommend considering a set of winter tires. Check out our picks for the best winter tires for 2025.
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