Snow Tires Reviews

The snow tires are meant to provide better traction and grip in the ice and snow covered roads during winter. Tests related to the efficiency of snow tires are carried out in countries like Sweden. Scandinavian countries offer ideal conditions to test the performance and reliability of these tire products. Moose tests which originated in Sweden are also used to test the efficiency of snow tires. Based on the reports obtained from these and other countries, few tires are known to have attained a certain level of standard to performed well on snow and ice covered roads. Let us have a look at the snow tires reviews presented below to find which products fare well in the harsh and mild winter conditions.

Best Snow Tires

The reviews presented below includes snow tire products from different categories. Descriptions of studded tires and which are studless can also be obtained from the following paragraphs.

Michelin X-Ice Xi2: The Michelin X-Ice Xi2 was introduced in the market in 2008. This tire is known to deliver an all-rounded performance and it is priced at just $95. This tire provides a quiet driving experience as it performs well on both snow and ice. Despite being a studless tire, the Michelin X-Ice Xi2 fares well on snow covered roads owing to vertical tunnels on its tread blocks. The film of water which is formed at the contact point between tires and road surface escapes through these vertical tunnels. The Michelin X-Ice Xi2 offers a low rolling resistance and can be compared with the expensive Nokian Hakkapeliitta R with respect to this feature. Customer feedback have deemed it trustworthy and durable. The Michelin X-Ice Xi2 is therefore, amongst top rated snow tires.

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 5: The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 5 is a studded tire that delivers good performance in harsh weather conditions. Metal teeth of the tire helps grip the surface of snow in a better manner. The tire is however, not suitable for areas that experience mild winters. This is because wet asphalt cannot be gripped properly with these tires. The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 5 is suitable for vehicles like cars, minivans, SUVs and light trucks. Price of this product is $170.

Bridgestone Blizzak WS70: The highlight/distinguishing feature of Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 is the dual-compound layer of its tread. The standard winter compound used for treads in case of these tires is also covered with a special 'Tube Multicell' compound; this, NanoPro-Tech silica-enhanced compound incorporates cells and tubes (throughout this compound) that are microscopic and which draw off water that constantly forms at the contact point between surface of tires and the road. A nice grip is therefore, provided by the dual-compound layer; tubes of the tread surface also are attached with bite particles. These particles, by scratching the surface of packed snow, also provide traction; all these features make the Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 one of the best winter tires. This tire, depending on the size is priced in a range from $78-$99.

General Altimax Arctic: This tire product falls in the budget category however, delivers a satisfactory performance on snow, ice and even wet roads. It won't be fair to compare the grip that General Altimax Arctic offers with that of other, pricier products. The traction offered by this tire is better than that of Michelin. The rolling resistance of General Altimax Arctic tires is higher than Michelin. One cannot have a quiet driving experience with these tires. The General Altimax Arctic tires are priced at $75.

The reviews from this article should provide information pertaining to the features of snow tires. Price specifications are also presented along with these descriptions.