Winter Tire reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 332 Reddit reviews across 69 subreddits and 90 posts to rank the best Winter Tire brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Subaru_Outback, r/tires, r/ElantraN, r/Calgary, r/Spokane. Top-rated brands include Bridgestone (4.7/5), Michelin (4.5/5), Nokian (4.7/5).
Stats
Reviews332
Subreddits69
Posts90
Brands41
Products82
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#1
Bridgestone
4.7
(86)
"Bridgestone blizzaks, Michelin x-ice, and Nokian Hakkapalitas have been great and lasted awhile."
"I personally run the blizzak dmv2 ( best winters I have ever used). Although pricy my mechanic said at the price Costco was giving me he condone touch it and was shocked."
"Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 work great on my '18 XSE."
"Deep snow? Blizzak ws90."
"Blizzak ws90 for studless."
"+1 to the guys saying Blizzaks. You get a lot of tire for the money you pay."
"Blizzaks for me and my N. Helped that they were on closeout sale on tirerack for only $80/tire. Couldn't beat it"
"Blizzak WS90 are probably the best reasonably priced dedicated snow tire, though Michelin and Continental have great ones too (usually for a bit more)."
"X-Ice Snow & Blizzak WS90 depending on whether you have more snow or icey roads."
"Bridgestone Blizzaks DMV2s, best tire I’ve ever had."
#2
Michelin
4.5
(82)
"I have Micheline X-ice here in 🇨🇦 on my 2014 Accord Touring. No issues."
"I have bought Michelin x-ice series now for a few years and have been happy."
"Michelin X Ice manufactured 2 years ago with almost full tread depth for 650. That's about half the price I would have paid to buy a set new and these were basically new."
"I have the Michelin PA4s in Chicago and I have had a really positive experience with them. They ride well and seem to have pretty good traction and stopping power"
"I have a dedicated set of PP1 wheels with Michelin Ice X snow tires."
"I can’t believe nobody said cross climate 2’s I have a set on both of my Subaru’s great tires."
"I am very happy with them so far."
"Winter tires will make a world of a difference Vs all-seasons."
"I'd recommend. Also Michelin has a rebate if you buy 4 of them right now."
"I think the X-Ice is a better long term bet."
#3
Nokian
4.7
(74)
"Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5, although the above-mentioned Michelin X-ice and Bridgestone Blizzak are both excellent choices as well."
"We will only run Nokian's."
"As for good tires, Michelin X Ice, Nokian Hakkapiiletta, Continental Vikingcontact."
"I've used both Nokian Hakkapeliitta and Michelin X-Ice and they are very good. Worth the price."
"Winter: 20" Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 EV"
"Winter: 20" Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 EV"
"Hakkapelita 10 for best period."
"As long as it starts with Nokian Hakkapeliitta.."
"Hakkas, Blizzaks or x ice.........nothing else compares to those 3."
"I got Nokian Hakka R5 ( I'm pretty sure it's that model) and have been extremely happy."
#4
Continental
4.7
(18)
"It's an excellent winter tire (comparable to the X-Ice and Blizzak)."
"I have the studded versions and they are amazing."
"You cannot go wrong with contis wintercontacts. These are premium tires."
"I ordered from Quattro tires, continental Viking contact 7. They have a sale going on right now with the promo code KIT12 to get 12% off your purchase."
"I've been running Continental Top Contact Winter II for years and they are awesome."
"The continental vikingcontact 7 test very well and won the latest studless winter tire test."
"Fantastic in the rain, snow, and even dry."
"Really like these tires."
"Superb in the ice and snow of a Colorado winter!"
"Other great ones are Blizzaks or Hakkapeliittas if you want something serious."
#5
Pirelli
4.1
(10)
"Summer: 22" Pirelli P Zero (PZ4)"
"Summer: 22" Pirelli P Zero (PZ4)"
"I’ve got Pirelli sottozeros but I think there’s lots of good options."
"Pirelli Sottozero 3 for dry and wet performance"
"Have done very well this season in Michigan."
"Very capable in shitty conditions, can recommend."
"I have run the pirellies and continental, both were good for me on my 2021."
"I'm getting 225 Sottozeros. It was those or the X-Ices."
"Not because they are great in the snow."
"Just put a set of Pirelli Scorpion Winters (265/55/R19) on our GX."
#6
Vredestein
4.4
(5)
"Vredestein wintrac pro have been amazing for me"
"Check out the Vredestein Wintrac Pros. I run them on my M3P in Northern UT and they are very solid in the snow."
"Yeah, put the Wintrac pros on in November once we get lows around 40. They are fine up to 65/70 on warm fall days just wear faster."
"Have Wintrec Pros now. Main daily issue is cold, if it’s snowing roads get plowed quickly and in winter roads are dry so blizzaks are overkill."
"They were the cheapest I could find with good reviews."
#7
General
5.0
(4)
"One of my favorite winter tires for the $$."
"Loved the Altimax; almost made me feel invincible."
"A family member of mine swears by the General Altimax series for their WRX."
"General grabber atx has been a great tire in the snow for me"
#8
Falken
4.5
(4)
"Falken Wildpeak AT3 or BFG KO2 or Rovelo Ridgetrak 🤙🏻"
"Wildpeak at3w"
"Ran them last 2 winters. Great for the price."
"Falken wild peaks at3."
#9
Goodyear
4.3
(4)
"Amazing all-season tires that are M+S and Triple-Peak-Snowflake rated."
"I have an older set of studded Goodyear tires."
"Canadian Tire has the Goodyear Ultragrip tires on sale for $165 each in your size."
#10
Toyo
4.3
(3)
"This year I got some Toyo Observe GSi-6 and they’re the best tires I’ve had so far."
"My experience is the GSi-6 suit my needs better than my X-ice Xi2 did."
"Had Toyo GSI on my truck and liked them."
#11
Viking Contact
5.0
(2)
"Viking Contact for sure."
"Viking Contact for sure."
#12
Canadian Tire
4.5
(2)
"I always buy from Canadian tire and get their extra warranty."
"I've gotten mine from Canadian Tire. They always have a sale for 25% off."
#13
BFGoodrich
4.5
(2)
"I love my KO2s for the snow honestly."
"Works great in snow."
#14
Hankook
4.5
(2)
"I have the Hankook Ipike X’s which are studdable, though I never had studs put in."
"Hankook have the beat rolling resistance and are cheap (evo3) scores better than the Michelin or Conti"
#15
Schwalbe
4.5
(2)
"The Schwalbe ice spiker pro is a great tire."
"Je roule depuis 4-5 ans sur une paire de Schwalbe Winter 700x30c et je suis pas mal satisfait."
#16
Cooper
4.5
(2)
"I have had the absolute best luck with Cooper all terrains."
#17
Mickey Thompson
4.5
(2)
"Bite the bullet. Mickey T's Baja Boss AT"
"They did pretty well for me chasing snow storms out west during ski season."
#18
Blizzak
4.0
(2)
"I’ve had Blizzacks, Xice, Winter contact (I found these pretty good, actually)"
"I bought Blizzaks from the dealer and had the TMPS installed."
#19
Firestone
4.0
(2)
"My recommendation is firestone winterf"
"Firestone winterforce."
#20
Sumitomo
4.0
(2)
"I also have an AWD highlander with sumitumo ice edge. I am really impressed with that tire for the price."
"Sumitomo Ice Edge. Had them on my WRX."
#21
Nexen
3.5
(2)
"I got stock size of nexen winguard sport 2 and they do the job, I liked them because they rate pretty well in the wet and it rains a lot on the west coast."
"Nexen winguard sport 2 have been fine, but honestly, it's been warm so far this year."
#22
4Tires.ca
5.0
(1)
"Have never found better tire prices."
#23
TechTire
5.0
(1)
"Just wanted to give a shoutout to a new tire shop in downtown Ottawa that really impressed me."
#24
Costco
5.0
(1)
"Costco is definitely the cheapest place I have ever bought them by far."
#25
BF Goodrich
5.0
(1)
"If you want the best damn tire you’ll ever experience, try BF Goodrich Ko2."
#26
Viking
5.0
(1)
"Viking contact 7"
#27
Maxxis
4.0
(1)
"Je viens de mettre des maxxis rambler 700x38mm."
#28
Terra Speed
4.0
(1)
"Ordered Terra Speed 45s for winter."
#29
Haida
4.0
(1)
"Reviews say they're quiet, grippy, and decent tires for the 38/e price."
#30
Yokohama IceGuard
4.0
(1)
"IceGuards have shorter stopping distance."
#31
Michelin Defender
4.0
(1)
"Work great for all weather."
#32
4Tire
4.0
(1)
"I got mine from 4tire online and they were cheaper with tons of options."
#33
KAL Tire
4.0
(1)
"KAL tire on industrial has been good for me."
#34
Pneus à rabais
4.0
(1)
"They have a website and I found them to be extremely competitive."
#35
Blackcircles.ca
4.0
(1)
"Hubby just ordered from blackcircles.ca and shipping was super fast."
#36
45Nrth
4.0
(1)
"Another option if you want to go more aggressive is the 45Nrth Wrathchild."
#37
Suomi
4.0
(1)
"I just got a set of Suomi tyre Piikkisika 29x2.6 and gf got a set of 27.5x2.6."
#38
Yokohama
4.0
(1)
"Some of the best snow tires I’ve ever had were Yokohamas."
#39
Blizzard
4.0
(1)
"Outstanding in snow and also decent in cold dry/wet roads."
#40
Sailun
4.0
(1)
"I got Sailun Ice Blazers. I am impressed with the performance especially considering the cost"
#41
Wildpeak
3.0
(1)
"I actually think the Wildpeak test better in winter conditions."
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