Best Winter Tires for 2021

Winter is coming and the tire to pick up a set of winter-rated tires is near. Today we break down the top 5, best tires that you can drive all year round, AND perform great in the snow! As always, let us know if you have any questions about these tires or if there is one that should have made our list, let us know in the comments!

0:00 - Why Winter Tires?
1:17 - Falken Wildpeak AT3W
3:36 - Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T
5:31 - Toyo Open Country AT3
8:10 - BFGoodrich KO2
9:22 - Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac
11:39 - Summary

Pricing & Sizing:

[louisg]

I have been a tractor trailer mechanic in Alberta’s oil field for 10+ years and every fleet ive ever worked for has run Duratrac’s year round. They are proven in the harshest conditions cold, or muddy or both.

[keithmorrison]

I'm running the falkan wildpeaks at3w. On both my vehicles..2013 f-150 fx4. Tire size 275/70/18 they are great. 02 Sequoia 4x4. Tire size 265/75/16s. Last year it was amazing in the snow. My buddy has a lifted suburban with firce attitude Mt tires 35 inch. He was having issues going up a hill. I went around him and kept on going. The falkan wildpeaks at3w are amazing. In sand, snow, rocks, handle great on pavement dry or wet. Plus I tow a 5000 pound camp trailer. They tow great. Best tires I've ever had

[Paegaskiller]

I went with Yokohama Geolandar a/t g015 and so far I wasn't disappointed. They hold decently on snow, drive me through shallow mud without really slipping much, hold well on wet surface and perform decently on dry road. Only noticeable loss of grip I got so far was on icy road and even there they alternated from lost grip to full grip in an easy to control manner. Considering their low price, not bad.

[JohnDoe-udcc]

I have to say, I have a set of Kanati trail hogs in 37s on my ram and they are the best snow and ice tire I have ever used. I have pushed though 4 feet deep of snow with them and pulled out other stuck rigs on solid ice with ease. They are extremely quiet especially for a 37. They are fairly soft and are wearing fast on my truck, but I am also 7000lbs diesel making 1200lbs torque. They may wear fast but they are half the cost of their competitors, you can buy two sets.

[schmojo]

I've had the Falken Wildpeak AT3Ws grip hard in conditions my Merrell hiking shoes had trouble walking in. I live in Minnesota and run Wildpeak AT3Ws all year round with zero complaints on a 2001 Nissan Xterra and pull out bigger trucks in winter who are running mud terrains.

[josefnigro]

I'm in rural Quebec Canada, snowy icy Winter condition about 5 months out of the year. I run falcon wildpeak at3 and I also have snow tires. Falcons aren't bad in deep snow actually I have a big hill to climb on my driveway and I always make it even with a few feet of snow. On ice you can't beat a snow tire though. I can get away with running the falcons year round but I really have to watch my speed and unsalted roads are super dangerous without a dedicated snow tire. Id say if you don't get too much snow and ice all terrain tires are excellent however if you live and play in the snow it's important to swap for proper snow tires.

[napoland]

I've been a snowboard instructor in the icy PNW for about 10 years, and I'm running Kumho AT51's on my Tacoma. They're the best non-dedicated snow tires I've ever used. Great in snow and on ice. Pretty wallet friendly to buy as well.

[lanceolot]

I’ve had Toyo open country AT3’s on a 2006 ranger. Great on road performance, went very well in snow that was a foot deep. Im currently running the Mickey Thompson Baja boss ATs and those behave very similar to the Toyo’s. I would say the Mickey Thompsons are a little more noisy on road ( still quiet generally speaking) and outperform the toyos in deep snow and mud.

[SKiiTTLe]

I run Duratracs and have 55k miles on them in mixed terrain to include pretty brutal lava rock wheeling and lots of snow. Tires are still nowhere close to being worn out and have served me well…as they age they’re just now starting to make a little more highway noise and lose a little fuel efficiency but by a small margin and still nothing bothersome. I’ll definitely be buying a new set to replace my first set in ten to fifteen thousand miles

[andrewhowton]

I've run Goodyear duratracs on a Toyota Tacoma, 1993 Range Rover classic, 1996 K2500 Suburban, 2006 Silverado 2500HD, and a 2016 Silverado 2500HD. I've driven them across western Canada and on the winter ice roads of the NWT. Great all around tires summer and winter on and off road. However, for really good winter performance I do like to run them studded and after a couple of winters I'll pull the studs and run them as summer tires while getting a new set of studded Duratracs to for the winter.

[henryherman]

I have the Toyo open country on my Ford F150 Had no problems on ice or deep snow..And my Nissan Xterra I have the B F Goodrich TKOs had no problem what so ever in deep snow on mountain trails..Live in Alberta Canada..Happy with both brands of Tires..Had the Nitto Grabblers before junk.

[ms.annthrope]

Just got a set of the Baja Boss A/T this past Wednesday so no chance to try them in dirt, snow, or trails. From driving around town they have been very quiet on my Ford F250 diesel without any rumbling or roaring. Bumps felt very controlled and comfortable. We did get a thunderous downpour last night that came down in buckets. We drove home at less than highway speed as it was hard to see. The road at times had ponding to test the tires in very wet conditions. They were very secure. Without interlocking tread blocks, water was ablwntonflish out quickly so I didn't feel any lifting of the truck. The truck cut through standing water as long as we drive at a reasonable speed. Good feedback so far.

[brianrisdon]

I have a set of Goodyear Durtract,
One word that fits them AWESOME!

[willieboy]

General Grabber ATX on my F150. Ive driven with them through multiple severe snow storms. Incredible tires for heavy rain, mud and sand. Better price point than Duro or KO2.

[KapitanPisoar]

Been running Duratracs for the past 80 000km here in Canadian Rockies year round and they've never failed me. Good traction in snow and on the ice. I am just buying new tires for this winter, been looking around, thought about the K02s or maybe some other cheaper options, but gonna buy again the Duratracs as they've proven themselves over the 4 years I used the one set on my 1500 Silverado. Also I worked on the pipeline in BC and pretty much every company vehicle truck or van was running the Duratracs, so that also says something about them.

[vinceruland]

I run these wildpeaks on my tundra, and my xterra. As long as they're available, I'll keep buying them. They work very well and don't break the bank.

[lonelybikr]

Ive been dedicated to Ko2's for 20 years now but I got a deal on cooper at3 4s tires for half the cost of Ko2's.
So far no complaints.
Ram 1500. Ontario, Canada.

[robl]

I have KO2 35 12.5 17 and this is my Second winter on a 2020 JLU Love them in Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[PITIFULDUDE]

KO2's. 2012 King Cab SV Nissan Frontier 4x4. 265/75/16 E1. Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains, farm use. Mud, long and short wet grass, severe grades, river crossings, gravel, rocks, hardpack dirt, public roads. 44psi on and off road (cause I'm lazy). Best tires we've had on the little Frontier. Unstoppable. KO2's only...

[InfantryLife.WarFighters]

I tried the ko2 and they suck in rain and snow. I only had them for 3k miles and switches them out for Falken wildpeaks. The Falken was so much better in rain and snow. And we’re cheaper. Ko2 look better and can air down more but Falken are over all better.