Best Tires for Snow and Ice

What Makes a Snow Tire a Snow Tire?

Believe it or not, snow tires aren’t only for powder and slush: They’re designed primarily for cold weather. Which means it’s probably better to call them winter tires.

It’s true: Winter tires have superior treads designed for better traction on slippery surfaces like ice and packed snow. But the true advantage comes not from their shape, but the softer compounds from which their rubber is manufactured. That factor noticeably improves grip in all conditions – in fact, a brand-new all-season tire will perform about as well as a half-worn winter tire. The drawback is that when temperatures climb above 40 degrees, it’s easy to shred winter tires on bare roads. Making the switch when conditions get icy is certainly worth the effort, though. So, if you’re bringing your car or SUV in for service late in the fall, make sure to mention you’d like the change.

What Are the Best Snow and Ice Tire Brands?

According to our experienced parts department personnel, these are the best picks for your winter Amery drives:

• Bridgestone Blizzak Tires give drivers reliable traction on snow and ice with powerful grip and control for strong stopping power in slippery conditions.
• TOYO Open Country A/T Tires deliver excellent traction and a quieter ride, with a 65,000-mile warranty.
• Bridgestone Dueler Revos Tires provide a unique balanced tread design for quieter, smoother rides and a better performance.
• General Grabber AT2’s Tires give you a self-cleaning, 5-row tread pattern using a number of traction edges to provide a stronger grip on a number of different surfaces.
• Firestone Destination A/T Tires use long-link carbon reinforcement to help the tires resist wear-and-tear like cracking, chipping, and tearing.
• Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs are especially versatile with better ability to withstand dirt, gravel, mud, dry, wet, and winter conditions.

Your New Richmond Tire Experts Are at Bernard's Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Need more information about what tires will work best with your vehicle of choice? Or just need to know in general – are Jeeps good in the snow? Visit our Minneapolis area dealership, and check with our service department. While you’re here, check out our Mopar coupons, learn more about leasing a used vehicle, and schedule a body shop appointment if you need it.