Here are the Tire Reviews best winter tires for the 2020 winter tire season.
As usual, all these tires have been picked based on data from Tire Reviews testing, other tests from around the world, and user reviews - think of this as one big meta-analysis of the best winter / snow / studded tires on the market. This video covers European, Nordic and North American winter tires / tires, and covers cars, SUV's and Electric vehicles (EVs.)
Other videos you should watch if you're trying to make up your mind if you need to fit winter tires / all season tires / nordic studless friction tires / studded winter tires etc:
- Different winter tire types compared
- Different winter tire types tested at different temperatures
- Full all season tire test
Top Winter Tires for the 2020 Winter
1st: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 | |
| The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 has a well rounded balance of performances, with outstanding grip during wet braking testing. Average wear. Read Reviews |
1st: Michelin X Ice Snow | |
| The Michelin X-Ice Snow improves snow grip by 4% and ice grip by 8% when compared to the predecessor, making it particularly suited to extreme winter climates where studs aren't appropriate. Slightly extended dry braking. Read Reviews |
1st: Continental VikingContact 7 | |
| The Continental VikingContact 7 is an outstanding studless winter tire in the snow, with good ice handling and high levels of grip in the wet. Read Reviews |
1st: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 | |
| The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 is continues to be a leading studless friction winter tire with excellent handling on snow, ice, dry and wet conditions. Read Reviews |
1st: Michelin X Ice North 4 | |
| The Michelin X-Ice North 4 has the highest levels of grip on ice in the Test World nordic test, with good snow performance and short dry and wet braking distances. Higher rolling resistance than some competitors tires. Read Reviews |
1st: Continental IceContact 3 | |
| The Continental IceContact 3 is a very well rounded studded winter tire, with excellent grip in the dry, wet, snow and ice. Read Reviews |
1st: Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 | |
| The Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 improved on the WS80, which is an American market favourite extreme winter tire. Read Reviews |
2nd: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ | |
| The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ is a balance winter tire with a very strong snow performance, good braking in the wet and low fuel use. Slightly extended dry braking distances. Read Reviews Buy from £149.28 |
2nd: Michelin Alpin 6 | |
| The Michelin Alpin 6 is good in the dry, wet and snow, with good steering and very low wear. Expensive to buy, higher noise. Read Reviews |
2nd: Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ | |
| The new Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ looks to have a very good snow and wet performance, with low fuel use. Slight weakness in the dry. Read Reviews |
2nd: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 | |
| The new Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 has won both tests it has featured in, with high levels of grip in all conditions, very low wear, low fuel use. Expensive to buy. Read Reviews |
2nd: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 | |
| The studded Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 consistently tests well in extreme winter conditions, with high levels of grip on snow and ice. Slight weakness in the dry. Read Reviews |
3rd: Hankook Winter i cept RS2 | |
| The Hankook Winter I'Cept RS2 is a well balance, well priced winter tire with good grip in all conditions, especially the wet. Average fuel use. Read Reviews |
3rd: Continental WinterContact TS 860 | |
| While the Continental WinterContact TS860 should have now been replaced by the TS870, the TS860 is still an excellent rounded winter tire with good grip in the snow and wet. Slight weakness in the dry. Read Reviews |
3rd: Continental WinterContact TS 860 S | |
| The Continental WinterContact TS860S is a sporty winter tire with precise steering and high levels of grip in the dry. Expensive to buy, extended wet braking. Read Reviews |
4th: Vredestein Wintrac Pro | |
| The Vredestein Wintrac Pro is a very consistent well priced winter tire, with a balanced performance in all weather conditions. Increased fuel usage. Read Reviews |
4th: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | |
| The Dunlop WinterSport 5 might be 5 years old now, but is still an excellent performer on snow covered roads, with good aquaplaning resistance. Extended dry braking. Read Reviews Buy from £89.40 |
4th: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 | |
| The BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 is a well priced winter tire with excellent snow performance and high aquaplaning resistance. Limited dry performances. Read Reviews |
4th: Kleber Krisalp HP3 | |
| The Kleber Krisalp HP3 is a well priced winter tire with excellent snow performance and high aquaplaning resistance. Limited dry performances. Read Reviews |
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