Best Winter Tires for Trucks

The most challenging driving conditions drivers face come in winter. Snow, ice, slush, and freezing temperatures reduce traction and increase stopping distance. And stakes can be higher in larger, heavier vehicles like trucks and SUVs. This makes tire choice more important than ever.

Discount Tire experts have selected the top winter tires for trucks and SUVs based on winter performance, severe weather certifications, and real-world driving needs. Drive with more confidence when temps drop with these excellent winter options.

QUICK PICKS: BEST WINTER TIRES FOR TRUCKS

HOW WE CHOOSE

Our winter tire recommendations are based on a number of factors, including:

• Severe weather certifications (Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake Symbol)

• Snow and ice traction capability

• Winter braking prowess

• Cold-weather tread compounds

• Wide vehicle compatibility

• Customer satisfaction

• Overall value

All tires featured on our recommendation list deliver excellent winter traction, control, and confidence based on rigorous testing in severe winter conditions.

See the comparison between all-season, all-weather, and winter tires here.

DO I NEED SNOW TIRES FOR MY TRUCK?

Discount Tire highly recommends outfitting your truck or SUV with winter tires if you live in a region that experiences serious winter temperatures that are consistently below 45F, regardless of the presence of snow, slush, or ice.

Winter tires do more than just deliver traction in snow. When temps dip below 45F, a typical tire’s rubber compound seizes up and reduces its ability to grip. This applies to all-season, mud terrain, all-weather, and all-terrain tires.

This is why we encourage “winter tires” over “snow tires” terminology.

We understand many truck owners prefer to keep their all-terrain or mud terrain tires year-round, however the best and safest drive is with winter tires in the winter season. Discount Tire holds safety above all else so we will always recommend using dedicated winter tires.

According to Josh Sortor, Discount Tire’s Product and Quality Program Director and Treadwell Product Director, even the cheapest winter tire offers meaningful performance improvement compared to the best all-weather tire.

If you want to save time and cash, you can always build your own truck/SUV winter tire and wheel package. Keeping a set of winter wheels and tires offers great benefits, including:

• Improved winter traction and performance

• Preserving your regular wheel/tire set

• Better protection against winter conditions

Check out our picks for the best winter and wheel combos here.

BEST WINTER TRUCK TIRES FOR 2026

Below are our recommendations for the best snow tires for trucks.

Best Winter Truck Tire Overall

Bridgestone Blizzak IcePeak

The Blizzak IcePeak replaces Bridgestone’s immensely popular WS90 and DM-V2 models by combining a huge range of available sizes (not just for trucks and SUVs) and enhanced stopping and traction power. This premium winter tire is studless, yet it has achieved the industry’s new Ice Grip certification for braking on icy roads.

Other features include:

• Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake severe weather designation

• Confident, controlled stopping power

• Claw-like traction in snow

• Minimized tire spin

• ENLITEN technology for long-lasting and confident performance

• Huge range of available sizes

• Bridgestone’s 90 Day Buy & Try Guarantee

Check out more Bridgestone Blizzak tires here.

Best Studded Winter Truck Tire

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 01

If you need studded traction for severe ice, the Nokian Hakkapellitta 01 is a great pick thanks to its premium construction, low road noise, and less road wear. Built and tested in the most severe weather conditions possible, Nokian has specifically created their Hakkapeliitta line for extreme circumstances.

Note: check with your state’s department of motor vehicles or transportation to see if studded tires are legal in your area.

Features include:

• Double Action Stud Technology automatically releases studs in winter temps

• Ice Grip and Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake Symbols

• EV compatible

• Superior ice traction

• Suitable for crossovers, SUVs, and light trucks

Need a studded tire for your larger truck or SUV? Check out the Nokian Hakkapeliitta LT 3 Studded.

Need winter tire studding services? You got it.

Compare tire chains and tire studs here.

Best Long Wearing Winter Truck Tire

Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV

Don’t let the name fool you; this tire offers long-lasting tread and impressive winter stopping power for both SUVs and pickup trucks. This hugely popular winter tire delivers a strong combination of winter capability, long service, and efficiency.

Other features include:

• Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake and M+S rated

• Maintains flexibility in extreme cold weather

• Long-lasting tread design

• Studdless

• Boosted hydroplane resistance and slush performance

• Wide range of available sizes

• Piano Acoustic Tuning for quiet ride

• Optimized V-tread for biting grip

• Two types of interlocking sipes for boosted traction

• EV compatible

See the Michelin X-Ice Snow on our best winter tires list here.

Best Value Winter Truck Tire

Yokohama IceGuard G075

Offering dependable traction for SUVs, light trucks, and even crossovers, the Yokohama IceGuard G075 is a value winter tire that doesn’t make any compromises. If you need an affordable winter tire option for your truck with excellent performance, efficiency, and a dependable drive, check this tire out.

Other features include:

• Confident winter traction in snow, ice, and slush

• Low-heat generating under tread

• Studdable tread

• Precise handling in all conditions

• Long, even wear with durable construction

• Fuel-efficient compound and design

• 30-Day Trial Satisfaction Guarantee

Best Winter Truck Tire for Deep Snow

Cooper Discoverer Snow Claw Studdable

For sure-footed traction for your truck this winter, consider the Cooper Discoverer Snow Claw Studdable. Allegedly inspired by the snow leopard, the Discoverer Snow Claw is a studdable tire that offers deep snow forward motion and snow-on-snow traction.

Features include:

• Flexible tread compound for extreme cold

• Wide range of sizes including large trucks and SUVs

• Snow-on-snow adhesion for improved grip

• Superior deep snow traction, handling, and stopping power

• Stable traction in wet and winter conditions

• Reduced tread pattern squirm or slippage

• Extended service life

• Standard Limited Warranty

• Cooper’s 45-Day Satisfaction Guarantee

CAN I USE ALL-TERRAIN TIRES IN WINTER?

Answer: you can, but you will not see the same degree of safety or performance (including braking or traction) as a dedicated winter tire in winter conditions.

Many truck owners are surprised to learn that all-terrain and mud terrain tires perform poorly compared to winter tires in winter conditions.

If you live in a region with mild winters and few dips in temperatures and/or minimal snow (a dusting or two at most), you should be fine running your all-terrain tires year round. Drivers in these regions prefer to do this due to convenience and consistent performance. If you opt for this set up, we recommend choosing tires with as much weather capability as possible. Look for the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake symbol that indicates that a tire can handle severe weather.

Here’s our list of the best all-terrain tires for snow.

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If you have any questions or are unsure what tires work best for you, drop in or give us a ring. We’ll get you taken care of. Buy and book online and save time in-store!

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