Best All-Terrain Tires for Snow

Winter driving is one of the most challenging environments drivers face. If you choose to keep your regular all-terrain tires equipped on your SUV or truck, it’s important to consider options that offer winter traction, safety, and confidence. Check out our picks for the best all-terrain tires for snow and ice.

BEST ALL-TERRAIN TIRES FOR SNOW

The best all-terrain tires for snow need:

• Open tread pattern to grip snow

• Aggressive tread pattern with plentiful siping for traction

• Soft and flexible rubber compound to stay flexible in frigid temps

A good indicator that the all-terrain tire you choose is appropriate, is if it carries the three-peak mountain snowflake certification for severe weather.

Here are 3 of our picks:

BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3

• Strong heritage of unbeatable all-terrain capability

• Improved wet and snow performance

• Three-peak mountain snowflake rating

• Minimal road noise

• Updated siping and tread pattern

• Consistent handling as tire wears

• Fuel efficient

• 50,000-mile treadwear warranty

Goodyear Wrangler UltraTerrain AT

• Optimized void ratio for self-cleaning in snow, mud, and sand

• In-groove traction teeth to bite into snow for relentless traction

• Aggressive shoulder blocks for loose terrain like snow, mud, and sand

• Extra-durable proprietary tread for year-round protection

• Three-peak mountain snowflake designation

Falken Wildpeak A/T4W

• 60-65,000-mile warranty

• Engineered for all-weather performance in nearly any terrain

• 3D Canyon sipes and silica-enhanced compound for boosted traction in wet, icy, and snowy conditions

• Three-peak mountain snowflake designation

• LT and non-LT sizes available

• Tread design effectively clears contact patch of snow

• Excellent acceleration, braking and handling in winter conditions

CAN YOU USE ALL-TERRAIN TIRES IN SNOW?

You can, but you will see better and safer performance with a dedicated winter tire. You can check out our list of the best snow tires for trucks for designated winter tire options.

All-terrain and mud-terrain tires perform poorly compared to winter tires in winter conditions. However, if your region experiences mild winters or you need all-terrain capability, then the tires we suggested above are good choices. If you want to keep shopping, keep an eye on tires with the three-peak mountain snowflake designation.

Also, don’t mistake your vehicle’s 4x4, 4WD or AWD capability for winter traction! We cover what wheel drive is best in snow in depth elsewhere, but essentially your tires are primarily responsible for stopping your vehicle, not your drive train.

All-terrain tires on ice

In general, all-terrain tires don’t do well on ice.

Non-winter tires do not do well in winter conditions due to low temperatures that stiffen a tire’s tread. This extends to all-terrain tires, as well.

Ice is one of the most dangerous road hazards drivers face on a frequent basis in many regions. Ice is slick and has little opportunity for tires to gain traction, especially if they’re too stiff to allow tread elements to function.

If you live in a region with severe icy conditions, especially in high elevations and mountainous areas, studded tires or tire chains might be the best and safest option for you.

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Choosing the right tire is important in keeping you and your vehicle as safe and functional as possible. Find the best tire for you quickly and easily with Treadwell, our smart tire buying guide.

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