All-Weather Tires

Bridgestone WeatherPeak Review

Updated: July 29, 2025 by Emrecan Gurkan 7 Comments

Bridgestone WeatherPeak is a newly released all-weather tire that can be used on SUVs, crossovers, sedans, coupes, and minivans. Bridgestone Weatherpeak is one of the latest all-weather tires on the market. Since Bridgestone is a quality-focused company, they wait and observe the feedback of all-weather tires of other brands. Well, it seems like they find the issue with all-weather tires. Cozy ride and road noise. Let’s analyze what improvement they made about this!

	Bridgestone WeatherPeak
Best for	Quiet & smooth highway driving, long-lasting rubber, slush and light snow traction, squishy regions,
Pros	Comfortable & quiet drive, Wet traction, Slush traction, Snow traction
Cons	Not a best tire if decent winter traction isn’t your priority
Vehicle	Sedans, Crossovers, SUVs, Minivans
Available Sizes	15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”
Made In	US, Mexico, Costa Rica
Labels	3PMSF
Warranty	70,000 miles

As a former Bridgestone engineer, from my standpoint, Bridgestone WeatherPeak is an excellent tire if you’d like to combine severe winter performance with cozy and quiet highway driving. Because of its angled blocks and open shoulder blocks, it’s a great option for squishy regions also. Moreover, Bridgestone WeatherPeak provides a stiff rubber that significantly increases the tread life. Though worth reminding, this is an all-weather tire. Compared to non-3PMSF all-season tires, it’s slightly noisy but way much more trustworthy.

All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet

Finding the most suitable one for you among thousands of tires is very difficult.

My team & I have analyzed 100 different tires and generated this ‘Quick Answer Sheet‘ for those who don’t wanna spend too much time during tire selection.

Before we start, here are the incredibly helpful articles I highly recommend to take a look at;

How to keep tire noise down:
https://www.tirerack.com/upgrade-garage/why-do-tire-tread-patterns-make-noise
Fuel-Efficiency:
https://www.tirerack.com/landing/fuel_efficiency
Traction/Stability control for AWD/4WD (All-Season tires specific)
https://www.tirerack.com/upgrade-garage/traction-stability-4ws-awd

Below the table, you can find my favorite tires that I have classified according to your needs.

All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet
Name	Best for	Works Best on	Articles	3PMSF	Road Noise	Mileage	Responsiveness	Riding Comfort	Warranty	Fuel Economy	Wet Performance	Mild Winter	Severe Winter
Michelin Crossclimate 2 ( Check Price – Test Report )	Year Round Usage & Tread Life	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	Review	Yes	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	60,000	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Decent
Michelin Primacy Tour A/S ( Check Price – Test Report )	Everything but severe winter traction	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	45,000 – 55,000	Decent	Elegant	Average	Fairy Well
Bridgestone WeatherPeak ( Check Price – Test Report )	Smooth & quiet 4 season driving	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	Review	Yes	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	70,000	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Average
Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus ( Check Price – Test Report )	Great all-round run-flat tire	SUV, CUV, Sedans, Coupes	Review	No	Average	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	65,000	Average	Excellent	Decent	Average
Vredestein Quatrac Pro ( Check Price – Test Report )	4-Season performance-driven riding	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	Yes	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	50,000	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Average
Vredestein HiTrac All-Season ( Check Price –Test Report )	Year round performance with great handling	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs		No	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	70,000	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Average
Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3 ( Check Price – Test Report )	Great all-round performance + mild winter	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	70,000	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Average
Nokian WRG4 ( Check Price )	Traction focused 4 season driving	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	65,000	Average	Elegant	Elegant	Decent
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady ( Check Price –Test Report )	Year-round traction + handling	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	–	Yes	Average	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	60,000	Average	Elegant	Elegant	Average
Firestone WeatherGrip ( Check Price –Test Report )	Winter-focused 4 season driving	Sedans, coupes, crossovers	Review	Yes	Average	Fairy Well	Average	Decent	65,00	Fairy Well	Average	Elegant	Elegant
BF Goodrich Advantage Control ( Check Price –Test Report )	Quiet & smooth 3 season traction + light snow	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	65,000 – 75,000	Elegant	Decent	Average	Poor
Kumho Crugen HP71 ( Check Price – Test Report )	Decent all-round performance + light snow	CUV, SUV	Review	No	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	65,000	Decent	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well
Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra (Check Price – Test Report )	Long lasting performance for squishy regions	Crossovers, SUVs, light trucks	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	70,000	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Fairy Well
Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring AS (Check Price)	Affordable 3 season traction	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	70,000	Decent	Average	Fairy Well	Poor
Goodyear Assurance All-Season ( Check Price – Test Report )	Affordable all-round 3 season + light snow performance	Sedans, minivans	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	65,000	Decent	Decent	Average	Fairy Well
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife ( Check Price – Test Report )	Longevitiy focused 3 season traction + light snow	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, minivans	Review	No	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	85,000	Elegant	Decent	Average	Poor
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack ( Check Price – Test Report )	Comfort-focused 3 season traction + light snow	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, minivans	Review	No	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	80,000	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Fairy Well
Goodyear Assurance ComfortDrive (Check Price – Test Report )	Above average all-round performance	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	60,000	Average	Elegant	Decent	Average
Michelin Defender T+H (Check Price – Test Report )	Efficiency focused 3 season performance	Sedans, coupes, crossovers	vs Crossclimate 2	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	80,000	Elegant	Decent	Fairy Well	Poor
BF Goodrich Advantage T/A Sport ( Check Price – Test Report )	Long lasting 4 season performance + handling	Sedans, coupes, crossovers	–	No	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	60,000 – 70,000	Average	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well
Continental TrueContact Tour ( Check Price – Test Report )	Smooth & long-lasting 3 season performance + light snow	Sedans, coupes, crossovers	–	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	70,000 – 80,000	Decent	Elegant	Average	Fairy Well
Yokohama Avid Ascend LX ( Check Price – Test Report )	Long-lasting & responsive 4 season performance	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, minivans		No	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	85,000	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well
Laufenn S Fit AS (Check Price)	Long-lasting sporty driving	SUV, CUV, Sedans, Coupes	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Excellent	Decent	45,000	Decent	Decent	Average	Poor

Depending on your needs, the below article might help;

Dry Performance

All-weather tires generally don’t have any issues with dry performance. Well, let’s say at least dry traction.

As the blocky pattern gives us a clue, Bridgestone WeatherPeak is a traction-oriented tire. Since dry traction is the easiest one to achieve, I can confidently say that you’ll not have any traction-related issues.

However, dry traction isn’t the only metric that defines dry performance. In this case, putting the steering response and cornering stability is a better approach.

Steering Response

Steering response is an issue that customers complain about sometimes. Since it’s mostly related to pattern design, it’s totally normal to experience it on all-weather tires.

All-weather tires need a blocky pattern to improve traction. In this case, there are two different approaches.

The first one is the V-shaped pattern approach. In this approach, the pattern doesn’t have too many sipes but has wide grooves that go through the shoulders. It’s totally okay for the traction but these tires are prone to making noise.

The second one is using an all-season tire pattern with more notches and blocks. Regarding on-road manners, these tires are better. However, when it comes to winter traction, especially heavy snow, these tires fail.

Bridgestone WeatherPeak is somewhere between these two. It has a blocky and notched pattern but its blocks are angled. So, it has a more vertical void area ratio than a horizontal void area ratio.

If I have to sum it up,

Bridgestone WeatherPeak has a 700 AA UTQG rating, this number is higher than most all-weather tires in the market and that means it has a stiffer compound. A stiffer compound works better regarding steering response.
In this case, the center rib plays a big role. Even though a continuous center rib works best, the angled center rib works as a one-piece while steering. So more compound on the ground, the more responsive drive you have

Bridgestone WeatherPeak provides excellent steering response.

Cornering Stability

As a former Bridgestone engineer, I never heard someone complain about Bridgestone’s tire cornering stability.

Bridgestone’s primary goal is to provide a safe ride. So, they have a heart of glass about cornering stability. As a matter of fact, they’re okay with stiff riding complaints to reach necessary cornering stability.

Cornering stability is related to strong sidewalls and strong shoulder blocks.

Bridgestone WeatherPeak has a huge advantage in this case. Normally, tires have twin steel belts and a single polyester casing supporting these two.

Bridgestone WeatherPeak has one extra reinforced nylon casing that covers the inner structure and helps the tire to keep its shape while driving at high speeds. Which we call better cornering stability.

Bridgestone WeatherPeak provides unique cornering stability. It’s a good choice for aggressive drivers.

Wet Performance

Wet performance has two different metrics. Wet traction and hydroplaning resistance. Believe me guys, wet performance is where Bridgestone WeatherPeak shines.

Regarding these two metrics,

Wet Traction: It’s important for starting, stopping, and accelerating
Hydroplaning Resistance: This is a crucial metric that keeps you alive at highspeed wet driving

Let’s move on and analyze the one by one.

Wet Traction

Wet traction is related to compound stiffness and the amount of biting edges.

These biting edges are created by the notches and sipes. Due to its tons of horizontal sipes and laterally angled blocks, Bridgestone WeatherPeak provides a decent amount of biting edges.

Regarding compound stiffness, as I said before, it has a 700 UTQG rating. Even though 700 is a max value to provide decent wet traction, near the 700, you’ll see an ‘ A-A’. While one of these A means it has the best-wet traction other one means it has the best heat resistance.

Bridgestone WeatherPeak provides trustworthy wet traction. Moreover, in my point of view, it beats the competition in this case.

Hydroplaning Resistance

Hydroplaning resistance is basically the water evacuation capability of the tire.

In this case, open shoulder blocks and circumferential grooves work best.

Regarding Bridgestone Weatherpeak, besides it has open shoulder blocks, it has 4 circumferential grooves which are fed by angled blocks.

The design is unique for hydroplaning resistance. It might be one of the best I’ve ever seen.

Bridgestone WeatherPeak offers great hydroplaning resistance. I highly recommend it if you’re living in a squishy region and love driving aggressively.

Winter Performance

When you see the tread, you probably ask yourself ‘Is it a winter tire?’. It’s not but its pattern is close to winter tire.

Winter performance can be evaluated under two different subtitles. Snow and ice performance.

Let’s dig into them and see what to expect from this tire.

Snow Performance

Light snow traction is similar to wet traction. Sipes and compound stiffness are crucial. Yet, it also needs a decent self-cleaning capability.

Bridgestone WeatherPeak has two different features that improve its snow performance significantly.

Snow vices and evolving inside the grooves sipes.

Inside the 4 circumferential grooves, you can see the evolving sipes that provide extra grip on light and deep snow, besides that, these sipes help the tread to clean itself.

Snow vices are located in the grooves of the center rib. They work as same with evolving sipes. Yet, they have one more duty. I’m going to talk about it in the longevity section.

Bridgestone WeatherPeak is a great tire if you need full-time snow traction.

Ice Performance

Bridgestone WeatherPeak’s ice performance isn’t as shiny as snow performance. But hey guys, this isn’t a dedicated winter tire. Not only this one but also other all-weather tires won’t provide you with the best ice performance.

However, Bridgestone Weatherpeak is a bit closer to winter tires. While its tons of biting edges provide a respectable amount of grip, its snow vices on the center rib enhance the grip in at least slush conditions.

This is not a tire for consistent ice driving, yet, I can confidently say that you’ll not do ice skating with these tires and they’ll take you out of the icy conditions with ease.

Riding Comfort

To be honest, I was quite suspicious about this tire’s comfort level when the first time sees its pattern. So, I made a quick chat with my friend in the tire business.

Here are the outputs I have,

The compound is stiff and the pattern is blocky but the inner groove sipes kinda interlocked the pattern. So, no comfort issues on the highway.
It’s a compact and durable tire. Vibration isn’t an issue at all.
I provide less jolt over the bumps, yet, slight rebounding might be something you get used to

If I have to sum it up, if you wanna combine winter performance with a decent comfort level, Bridgestone Weatherpeak is one of the best ones you can get from all-weather tires.

Road Noise

Road noise was also something, I was suspicious about. Before seeing the tire, I read a couple of reviews online that say the tire is noisy.

If you’re changing from the standard all-season tire, it’s totally expected to observe an increase in road noise. Yet, I was quite surprised when I see the tire.

First of all, manufacturers and dealers should change their photography styles. See the above picture, the void area of the tire doesn’t have that much.

However, its center rib is blocky. It could make some noise if the blocks don’t connect internally.

This feature provides the quiet as a church mouse driving on the highways. It makes slight noise on pavement but this is expected from the aggressive all-weather tire.

In my point of view, this is a well-balanced all-weather tire that provides one of the best rides on the highway. I can guarantee that you’ll hear the car noises you hadn’t heard before.

Longevity

All-weather tires have one of the stiffest compounds on the market. Hence, they’re known for their longevity.

So, since Bridgestone WeatherPeak has a 700 UTQG rating it has one of the stiffest for its segment. However, the real game changer out here is wearing capability.

Since it has a blocky pattern, unlike V-shaped all-weather tires, it provides less tread life. This is a truth.

On the other hand, this is a traction-focused tire and I strongly believe that Bridgestone made a great job regarding tread life.

In fact, this tire is developed by Firestone WeatherGrip. Bridgestone is the parent company of Firestone. Hence, they sometimes use Firestone as a test company.

Firestone WeatherGrip was also great in the snow conditions. In fact, I was calling it one of the best for severe winter conditions. Yet, its tread life was slightly behind the competition.

So, what Bridgestone did out here was simple. They know that uneven wearing was the real issue and they should stabilize the blocks for long-lasting rubber.

Well, they stiffer the compound, decrease the tread sipes amount and increase the amount of evolving sipes and snow vices. As a result, Bridgestone WeatherPeak wears evenly and provides way much better tread life than Firestone WeatherGrip.

Bridgestone WeatherPeak is a huge opportunity if you’re looking for a long-lasting tire.

Getting maximum wear life from a tire is related to you as well as your tire,

If you’d like to learn how to get maximum tread life:

https://tireterrain.com/how-to-make-tires-last-longer/

Warranty

In warranty cases, there are 4 different warranties available for Bridgestone WeatherPeak,

5 years and 70,000 miles treadwear warranty
Uniformity warranty for the first 2/32” of wear
Free replacement if you’ll have any material-related issues for the first 5 years
90 days buy&try guarantee, you can return it anytime you want

Even though the above warranties are claimed by Bridgestone, I still strongly recommend the below warranty document.

Bridgestone WeatherPeak Warranty Document:
https://www.tirerack.com/images/pdf/warranty/BS0121.pdf

Sizes

15”	16”	17”	18”	19”	20”
175/65R15 84H SL	185/55R16 83H SL	205/50R17 93V XL	215/55R18 95H SL	225/55R19 99V SL	235/55R20 102H SL
185/55R15 82V SL	195/50R16 84V SL	215/45R17 91V XL	225/40R18 88V SL	235/40R19 96V XL	245/50R20 102V SL
185/60R15 84H SL	195/55R16 87V SL	215/50R17 95V XL	225/45R18 95V XL	235/55R19 101H SL	LT285/55R20 122/119S E
185/65R15 88H SL	205/55R16 91V SL	215/55R17 94V SL	225/50R18 95H SL	255/60R19 109H SL	LT295/55R20 123/120R E
195/65R15 91H SL	205/60R16 92V SL	215/60R17 96H SL	225/55R18 98V SL
	205/65R16 95H SL	215/65R17 99H SL	225/60R18 100H SL
	215/55R16 93H SL	225/45R17 91V SL	235/45R18 94V SL
	215/60R16 95V SL	225/50R17 94V SL	235/50R18 97V SL
	215/65R16 98H SL	225/55R17 97V SL	235/55R18 100V SL
	215/70R16 100H SL	225/60R17 99H SL	235/60R18 103H SL
	225/60R16 98V SL	225/65R17 102H SL	235/65R18 106H SL
	225/65R16 100H SL	235/50R17 96V SL	245/40R18 93V SL
	235/65R16 103T SL	235/55R17 99V SL	245/45R18 96V SL
	235/70R16 106H SL	235/60R17 102H SL	245/60R18 105H SL
		235/65R17 104H SL	255/65R18 111H SL
		245/65R17 107H SL

If you’d like to see detailed specs:
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec/tireMake=BridgestoneWeatherPeak

Spec

	Bridgestone WeatherPeak
Best for	Quiet & comfortable highway driving, long-lasting rubber, slush and light snow traction, squishy regions
Vehicle	Sedans, Crossovers, SUVs, Minivans
Available Sizes	15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”
Made In	US, Mexico, Costa Rica
Labels	3PMSF
Warranty	70,000 miles
Prices	Check Price Section to See Possible Best Prices

Conclusion

Bridgestone WeatherPeak is an extremely well-balanced tire if you’d like to combine trustworthy winter and wet performance with satisfying on-road manners. You can check the below table for summary information.

	Bridgestone WeatherPeak
Best for	Quiet & smooth highway driving, long-lasting rubber, slush and light snow traction, squishy regions,
Pros	Comfortable & quiet drive, Wet traction, Slush traction, Snow traction
Cons	Not a best tire if decent winter traction isn’t your priority
Vehicle	Sedans, Crossovers, SUVs, Minivans
Available Sizes	15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”
Made In	US, Mexico, Costa Rica
Labels	3PMSF
Warranty	70,000 miles

I hope the article was helpful. Leave a comment if you need any further support. Have a safe ride folks!

Questions & Answers

Most Common Question: I’ve received numerous inquiries from individuals struggling to make a decision between Bridgestone Weatherpeak and Michelin CrossClimate 2. In response, I’ve crafted a comprehensive comparative article titled ‘Bridgestone Weatherpeak vs. Michelin CrossClimate 2.’ These two options stand out as the top all-weather tires currently available in the market, and they come at similar price points. Both come with their own set of advantages and drawbacks. That’s why I strongly recommend consulting this comparison before making your final choice.

Q1: Hi, I have a 2017 CRV and haven’t been very impressed with the OEM Bridgestone Ecopia: they don’t seem to have the best grip. I’d like an all-weather tire that gets me through the occasional snow here on Long Island NY (winters are not what they used to be). I was settling on the Michelin CrossClinate2 but there’s a Costco sale on the Weatherpeak. Not too many reviews on the Weatherpeak, but I didn’t come away from the TireRack comparison thinking that the Weatherpeak was a much better-handling tire than the CrossClimate2, I see that you noted that the Weatherpeak was best for aggressive drivers, which suggests it’s more of a performance tire: it is that much better than the CrossClimate2 as far as handling? Does it compare to the rain and snow?
Thanks for any thoughts you can share.

Follow-up: Just a follow-up: I wonder if the V-rated Crosstour might be a nice middle-ground between that and the Weatherpeak? That happens to be the one that’s currently in stock at Costco.

Answer: Since you’re living in Long Island NY, Michelin Crossclimate 2 & Bridgestone WeatherPeak could be a bit severe for your conditions. As far as I know, December, January, and February are the months you need winter traction.

Even though both tires will fit your conditions, I can’t see any reason to sacrifice a smooth ride. I suppose that the light-snow traction will be high enough for you. Here are my recommendations for you,

If you insist on all-weather tires,

If the 3PMSF doesn’t matter to you which I think is better,

Michelin Crossclimate 2 Review

Updated: July 29, 2025 by Emrecan Gurkan 1 Comment

Michelin Crossclimate 2 is a grand touring all-season tire that can perform perfectly in winter conditions. Well, 3PMSF proves its unique feature. I know it has already taken your attention. The good news is Michelin Crossclimate 2 has a wide product range. That means it can be used on sedans, coupes, CUVs, SUVs, and even on huge station wagons that are hungry for smooth and reliable 4-season driving. Does it have a weak point? Well, in this article, I’ll try my best to find one. Let’s move on!

	Michelin Crossclimate 2
Best for	The all-round tire that can perform perfectly in all 4 seasons, severe winter traction
Pros	Insane wet and snow traction, long-lasting rubber, cool design
Cons	Slightly noisy
Test Report	vs WeatherPeak & PureContact LS (May 31, 2022)
Category	Grand Touring All-Weather
Vehicle	Passenger Car/Minivan/SUV
Weight	21 – 32 lbs
Made In	United States
Warranty (P-metric)	60,000 Miles
Available Sizes (Rim)	16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”
Labels	3PMSF

As a former Bridgestone engineer, from my standpoint, Michelin Crossclimate 2 provides unique traction on wet and dry surfaces. Furthermore, its 3PMSF-labeled compound provides trustworthy winter performance. Well, it can even handle the icy grounds. Even better, Michelin Crossclimate 2 offers long-lasting rubber with a cozy riding experience. However, it’s still one step ahead of perfection. Even though these are its above-average features, due to its aggressive pattern, it makes shadowy noise and a 10% increase in MPG (it’s even 8,5 out of 10 on its weak features).

All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet

How to keep tire noise down:
https://www.tirerack.com/upgrade-garage/why-do-tire-tread-patterns-make-noise
Fuel-Efficiency:
https://www.tirerack.com/landing/fuel_efficiency
Traction/Stability control for AWD/4WD (All-Season tires specific)
https://www.tirerack.com/upgrade-garage/traction-stability-4ws-awd

Below the table, you can find my favorite tires that I have classified according to your needs.

All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet
Name	Best for	Works Best on	Articles	3PMSF	Road Noise	Mileage	Responsiveness	Riding Comfort	Warranty	Fuel Economy	Wet Performance	Mild Winter	Severe Winter
Michelin Crossclimate 2 ( Check Price – Test Report )	Year Round Usage & Tread Life	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	Review	Yes	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	60,000	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Decent
Michelin Primacy Tour A/S ( Check Price – Test Report )	Everything but severe winter traction	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	45,000 – 55,000	Decent	Elegant	Average	Fairy Well
Bridgestone WeatherPeak ( Check Price – Test Report )	Smooth & quiet 4 season driving	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	Review	Yes	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	70,000	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Average
Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus ( Check Price – Test Report )	Great all-round run-flat tire	SUV, CUV, Sedans, Coupes	Review	No	Average	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	65,000	Average	Excellent	Decent	Average
Vredestein Quatrac Pro ( Check Price – Test Report )	4-Season performance-driven riding	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	Yes	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	50,000	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Average
Vredestein HiTrac All-Season ( Check Price –Test Report )	Year round performance with great handling	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs		No	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	70,000	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Average
Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3 ( Check Price – Test Report )	Great all-round performance + mild winter	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	70,000	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Average
Nokian WRG4 ( Check Price )	Traction focused 4 season driving	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	65,000	Average	Elegant	Elegant	Decent
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady ( Check Price –Test Report )	Year-round traction + handling	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	–	Yes	Average	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	60,000	Average	Elegant	Elegant	Average
Firestone WeatherGrip ( Check Price –Test Report )	Winter-focused 4 season driving	Sedans, coupes, crossovers	Review	Yes	Average	Fairy Well	Average	Decent	65,00	Fairy Well	Average	Elegant	Elegant
BF Goodrich Advantage Control ( Check Price –Test Report )	Quiet & smooth 3 season traction + light snow	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	65,000 – 75,000	Elegant	Decent	Average	Poor
Kumho Crugen HP71 ( Check Price – Test Report )	Decent all-round performance + light snow	CUV, SUV	Review	No	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	65,000	Decent	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well
Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra (Check Price – Test Report )	Long lasting performance for squishy regions	Crossovers, SUVs, light trucks	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	70,000	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Fairy Well
Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring AS (Check Price)	Affordable 3 season traction	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	70,000	Decent	Average	Fairy Well	Poor
Goodyear Assurance All-Season ( Check Price – Test Report )	Affordable all-round 3 season + light snow performance	Sedans, minivans	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	65,000	Decent	Decent	Average	Fairy Well
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife ( Check Price – Test Report )	Longevitiy focused 3 season traction + light snow	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, minivans	Review	No	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	85,000	Elegant	Decent	Average	Poor
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack ( Check Price – Test Report )	Comfort-focused 3 season traction + light snow	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, minivans	Review	No	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	80,000	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Fairy Well
Goodyear Assurance ComfortDrive (Check Price – Test Report )	Above average all-round performance	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	60,000	Average	Elegant	Decent	Average
Michelin Defender T+H (Check Price – Test Report )	Efficiency focused 3 season performance	Sedans, coupes, crossovers	vs Crossclimate 2	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	80,000	Elegant	Decent	Fairy Well	Poor
BF Goodrich Advantage T/A Sport ( Check Price – Test Report )	Long lasting 4 season performance + handling	Sedans, coupes, crossovers	–	No	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	60,000 – 70,000	Average	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well
Continental TrueContact Tour ( Check Price – Test Report )	Smooth & long-lasting 3 season performance + light snow	Sedans, coupes, crossovers	–	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	70,000 – 80,000	Decent	Elegant	Average	Fairy Well
Yokohama Avid Ascend LX ( Check Price – Test Report )	Long-lasting & responsive 4 season performance	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, minivans		No	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	85,000	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well
Laufenn S Fit AS (Check Price)	Long-lasting sporty driving	SUV, CUV, Sedans, Coupes	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Excellent	Decent	45,000	Decent	Decent	Average	Poor

Depending on your needs, the below article might help;

Dry Performance

Dry performance is where grand touring all-season tires can handle with ease.

Due to their relatively compact and notched rubber, these tires provide trustworthy traction on dry grounds. Moreover, their compact tread offers great responsiveness and handling.

Well, Michelin Crossclimate 2 isn’t a regular all-season tire. It’s one of the best of all time. It has different features.

No worries, it’s a beast in every respect of dry performance. Yet, I’m going to separate this section into three and explain its features in detail.

Dry Traction

Dry traction is easy even for the worst grand touring tires. For, Michelin Crosslimate 2? It’s nothing to matter.

Due to its sticky compound and highly notched rubber, Michelin Crosslimate 2 provides excellent traction on dry grounds.

Steering Response

Steering response is the metric that indicates the responsiveness of your tire.

Due to their rib-type compact patterns, grand touring all-season tires generally provide a decent steering response.

However, Michelin Crossclimate 2 is different. First of all, it has a V-shaped directional tread pattern. Do you know which tires have a similar pattern? Extreme performance tires (check this one out).

Due to increase water evacuation capability, extreme performance tires need grooves. However, these tires run at very high speeds. One circumferential groove can totally destroy their handling. So, the solution was shallower V-shaped grooves that went through to the shoulders. With this method, the manufacturer can disturb the void area and keep the center rib flat which means a quick steering response whichever way you slide it.

I know you can see the gaps in the center section of Michelin Crossclimate 2. Well, in fact, each little v-shaped rib hit the ground harmonically. Hence, they all act like a continuous middle section that moves together. Michelin calls this technology Piano Noise Reducing Tuning. Yes, it also works on noise reduction.

Due to its unique tread design, Michelin Crossclimate 2 has one of the quickest steering responses in the market. I strongly recommend it.

Cornering Stability

Most of you aren’t aware of cornering stability. This is totally normal because this is a section for those who have big cars and like driving fast.

So, some of you might feel the slight vibration and floating feeling while cornering at a high velocity. Well, this is caused by the weak sidewall of the tires. If the tire has weak sidewalls, high lateral force during the turning might flex a bit. For this reason, you may feel a vibration or a lack of handling.

Michelin Crossclimate 2 is a premium brand tire that has a wide product range. There is no way that it has been released with a weak sidewall.

Michelin Crossclimate 2 has two polyester casings and two steel belts in its construction. This is similar to some passenger-oriented all-terrain tires. Its sidewalls are tough.

Due to its tough sidewalls, Michelin Crossclimate 2 provides excellent cornering stability.

Wet Performance

The wet performance is a game-changer for grand-touring all-season tires. Michelin Crossclimate 2 is an all-weather tire. No matter even if it rains like a cow pissing on a flat rock. Michelin Crossclimate 2’s perfectly combined pattern can handle it.

So, in this section, I’ll talk about two different features. Wet traction and hydroplaning resistance. While wet traction is mostly important for wet starting, breaking, and acceleration; hydroplaning resistance is highly vital if you’re a mile eater.

Wet Traction

Wet traction is related to compound stiffness and the siping density of the compound.

So, the compound stiffness has easy way to find. UTQG rating. In this case, the decent wet traction is limited to 700 UTQG. The ratings above this number generally provide poor wet traction.

Regarding UTQG, Michelin Crossclimate 2 has a 640 UTQG rating. When you combine this with a void area and end-to-end sipes on the v-shaped ribs, it becomes invincible.

Michelin Crossclimate 2 provides unique wet traction.

Hydroplaning Resistance

Hydroplaning resistance is the water evacuation capability of the tire. If the tread holds water inside, it may lose contact with the surface and the consequences can be vital.

So, in this case, a v-shaped pattern works best. Especially if the grooves go all the way through the shoulders. This design even works for performance tires.

Due to its wide and directional v-shaped grooves and open shoulder blocks, Michelin Crossclimate 2 provides massive hydroplaning resistance.

Winter Performance

So, these tires should be grippy even in the most slippery conditions….

I would like to say that but in fact, all-season tires perform best over 7 Celcius degrees. So, originally, all-season tires can perfrom only 3 seasons and let’s say half. I can only give it another half-season due to mild packed snow performances.

In this case, 3PMSF marking gets into the game. The compound should be cold-resistant for this label. Michelin Crossclimate 2’s thermal adaptive tread compound achieves this mark with ease. So, the tech ensures that the compound stays flexible even in the hardest conditions.

Since the winter performance has 3 different dimensions (mild-packed, medium-packed, and hard-packed snow), evaluating winter performance under the three different titles is more accurate.

Light-Snow Traction

Light snow traction is where this tire pushes the limits.

Due to its cold-resistant compound and well-notched rubber, Michelin Crossclimate 2 provides out-of-the-ordinary light snow traction for all-season tires. 10 out of 10!

Deep-Snow Traction

Deep-snow traction can also be called medium-packed snow traction. In fact, the 3PMSF marking guarantees the performance until this point. So, you’re on the safe side with a Michelin Crossclimate 2.

Due to its blocky shoulders, wide grooves that are supported by 3D SipeLock, and self-cleaning capability, Michelin Crossclimate 2 provides one of the best deep-snow traction in its segment. Though worth reminding, the tire has a 10/32” tread depth. Don’t jump into 10” of snow.

Ice Traction

All right, the ice traction is a bit different than snow traction. While snow traction needs more gap, ice traction requires a more block type and narrow gap tread.

In this case, in my point of view, Michelin Crossclimate 2 isn’t perfect. Its grooves are a bit wide for a satisfying ice performance.

However, due to its relatively soft compound and biting edges that go through the center to the shoulders, it provides decent ice traction.

Note: I still recommend winter tires if you face ice so often, this one is my favorite.

Ride Comfort

Ride comfort and noise reduction capacity are often confused. Riding comfort is the intensity of your tire transmitting the impacts it receives to you. Basically, if the tire makes you feel the bumps too much, it has poor riding comfort.

In this case, the flexible compound and the internal structure are the keys.

Well, Michelin Crossclimate 2 has a relatively stiff but extremely flexible compound. That’s what makes Michelin tires special.

Due to its compound flexibility and two steel belt internal structures that can absorb the forces, Michelin Crossclimate 2 offers a highly smooth ride.

Road Noise

In my point of view, road noise is the only minor defect of this tire.

As I’ve mentioned before, Michelin uses Piana Noise Reduction Tuning for this tire.

So, the noise is caused by the airborne inside of the grooves. Since most of this airborne is created in the center section, closed center sections generally work best-regarding noise reduction.

Michelin Crossclimate 2’s center section has gaps. Yet, due to the tread’s geometrical design, the airborne break on the half brings up a huge improvement in noise level. However, it still makes slight noise due to its high void area ratio.

Michelin Crossclimate 2 offers a quiet ride. It’s not quiet as a church mouse. Still, it’s deaf for this aggressiveness level.

Fuel Efficiency

Due to its relatively stiff compound, Michelin Crossclimate 2 has a high rolling resistance. However, compared to its competitors it’s a bit weighted (around 10%), well, it might cause a slight increase in your MPG. Of course, it depends on what tire you’re changing from.

Michelin Crossclimate 2 will not destroy MPG. Yet, it’s not the best option if MPG is your priority. Let’s say it’s an average tire.

Tread Life

In general, winter performance and tread life have a negative correlation. So, if the winter performance increase, tread life decreases. This is caused by the compound stiffness. Winter performance mostly requires fluffy compounds.

Unlike the ordinary, Michelin Crossclimate 2 has a stiff compound for this level of winter performance. Yet, its UTQG rating is 640 which is extremely high for its gripping capability.

So, Michelin Crossclimate 2 has a thermal adaptive tread compound, which means the compound has an adaptation mechanism to warm and cold weather.

So, keeping the compound at lower degrees in warm weather is the key to long-lasting rubber. Let’s don’t forget the even-wearing capability.

Due to its v-shaped, symmetrical and directional pattern, Michelin Crossclimate 2 evenly wears. Moreover, its compound has an ‘A-rated temperature label. That means compounds have heat resistance. Edgeways, wear resistance.

Michelin Crossclimate 2 offers alpha plus tread life. I strongly recommend it. In this case, if you’d like to have a Goodyear tire, check this one out!

Warranty

Michelin offers 60,000 miles treadwear warranty for this product. If you have different sizes on the rear and front axle, this number decrease to 30,000 miles.
Michelin offers a 60-day satisfaction guarantee that means free replacement in 60 days
In the first three years, if you get a flat tire, you’ll have a free flat tire changing
If you’ll have a material-based issue on 2/32″ or 25% of wear or in the first year, you can replace your tire with a new one for free

I strongly recommend reading the warranty document for a better understanding

Michelin Crossclimate 2 Warranty Document: https://www.tirerack.com/images/pdf/warranty/MI0619.pdf

Sizes

16”	17”	18”	19”	20”
205/55R16 91H SL BSW	205/50R17 93V XL BSW	215/50R18 92V SL BSW	225/55R19 99V SL BSW	235/45R20 100H XL BSW
205/55R16 91V SL BSW	205/55R17 95V XL BSW	215/55R18 95H SL BSW	235/40R19 96V XL BSW	235/55R20 102H SL BSW
205/60R16 92H SL BSW	215/45R17 91H XL BSW	225/40R18 92V XL BSW	235/45R19 99V XL BSW	235/55R20 102V SL BSW
205/60R16 92V SL BSW	15/45R17 91V XL BSW	225/45R18 95V XL BSW	235/50R19 103V XL BSW	245/40R20 99V XL BSW
205/65R16 95H SL BSW	215/50R17 95H XL BSW	225/50R18 95H SL BSW	235/55R19 105H XL BSW	245/45R20 103V XL BSW
215/55R16 97H XL BSW	215/50R17 95V XL BSW	225/55R18 98H SL BSW	235/55R19 105V XL BSW	245/50R20 102V SL BSW
215/60R16 95V SL BSW	215/55R17 94H SL BSW	225/60R18 100H SL BSW	245/45R19 102V XL BSW	255/45R20 105V XL BSW
215/60R16 95H SL BSW	215/55R17 94V SL BSW	235/40R18 95V XL BSW	245/55R19 103V SL BSW
215/65R16 98H SL BSW	215/65R17 99H SL BSW	235/45R18 98V XL BSW	255/40R19 100V XL BSW
	225/45R17 91V SL BSW	235/50R18 97H SL BSW
	225/45R17 91H SL BSW	235/50R18 97V SL BSW
	225/50R17 98H XL BSW	235/55R18 100H SL BSW
	225/50R17 98V XL BSW	235/55R18 100V SL BSW
	225/55R17 101V XL BSW	235/60R18 107V XL BSW
	225/55R17 101H XL BSW	235/60R18 107H XL BSW
	225/60R17 99H SL BSW	235/65R18 106V SL BSW
	225/65R17 102H SL BSW	235/65R18 106H SL BSW
	235/50R17 96H SL BSW	245/40R18 97V XL BSW
	235/55R17 99H SL BSW	245/45R18 100V XL BSW
	235/60R17 102H SL BSW	245/55R18 103V SL BSW
	235/65R17 104H SL BSW	245/60R18 105V SL BSW
	245/45R17 99V XL BSW	255/35R18 94V XL BSW
	245/65R17 107H SL BSW

Most tire sizes begin with modifier letters(P, LT, etc.) that identify the type of vehicle or type of service for which they were designed. Here is a perfect guide for reading tire size –> https://tireterrain.com/how-to-read-tire-size/

If you can’t find your size, here are other options that I can recommend,

If tread life is your priority –> Goodyear Assurance ComfortDrive
If the winter performance is your priority –> Firestone WeatherGrip
Tread life + comfort but mild winter performance only –> Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3

Conclusion

Michelin Crossclimate 2 is the highest-rated tire in the market. For me and other online users, it almost has no defect. In my point of view, Crossclimate 2 is a jack of all trades. It’s also expert on some. It’s almost perfect in many of them.

	Michelin Crossclimate 2
Best for	The all-round tire that can perform perfectly in all 4 seasons, severe winter traction
Pros	Insane wet and snow traction, long-lasting rubber, cool design
Cons	Slightly noisy
Test Report	vs WeatherPeak & PureContact LS (May 31, 2022)
Category	Grand Touring All-Weather
Vehicle	Passenger Car/Minivan/SUV
Weight	21 – 32 lbs
Made In	United States
Warranty (P-metric)	60,000 Miles
Available Sizes (Rim)	16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”
Labels	3PMSF

I hope the article was helpful, if you have any further questions, please leave them in the below section. Have a safe ride folks!

Firestone WeatherGrip Review

Updated: July 29, 2025 by Emrecan Gurkan Leave a Comment

Firestone Weather Grip is an all-weather tire that can be used on sedans, coupes, SUVs, crossovers, and station wagons. Since it has a 3PMSF marking, it’s a perfect solution for those who are looking for a one-tire solution for a whole year long. All-weather tires are slightly different than all-season tires. The difference brings along advantages and disadvantages. Let’s dig into it and detailly analyze them!

	Firestone WeatherGrip
Best for	Drivers who are looking for a winter-focused all-season tire
Test Report	vs Celcius Sport & Quatrac Pro & Altimax 365 AW (May 16, 2022)
Category	Grand Touring All-Weather
Vehicle	Passenger Car/Minivan/SUV
Weight	18 – 29 lbs
Made In	USA
Warranty	65,000 Miles
Available Sizes (Rim)	15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”
Labels	3PMSF

As a former Bridgestone engineer, from my standpoint, Firestone Weathergrip is a unique tire regarding dry and wet performance. Though, what makes Firestone Weathergrip special is its winter traction no matter how icy the surface is. It outperforms even some winter tires in every winter condition but ice. Moreover, it has a highly smooth ride for its aggressive design. However, its tread life isn’t satisfying as its other features, and it’s a slightly noisy tire.

All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet

How to keep tire noise down:
https://www.tirerack.com/upgrade-garage/why-do-tire-tread-patterns-make-noise
Fuel-Efficiency:
https://www.tirerack.com/landing/fuel_efficiency
Traction/Stability control for AWD/4WD (All-Season tires specific)
https://www.tirerack.com/upgrade-garage/traction-stability-4ws-awd

Below the table, you can find my favorite tires that I have classified according to your needs.

All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet
Name	Best for	Works Best on	Articles	3PMSF	Road Noise	Mileage	Responsiveness	Riding Comfort	Warranty	Fuel Economy	Wet Performance	Mild Winter	Severe Winter
Michelin Crossclimate 2 ( Check Price – Test Report )	Year Round Usage & Tread Life	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	Review	Yes	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	60,000	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Decent
Michelin Primacy Tour A/S ( Check Price – Test Report )	Everything but severe winter traction	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	45,000 – 55,000	Decent	Elegant	Average	Fairy Well
Bridgestone WeatherPeak ( Check Price – Test Report )	Smooth & quiet 4 season driving	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	Review	Yes	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	70,000	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Average
Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus ( Check Price – Test Report )	Great all-round run-flat tire	SUV, CUV, Sedans, Coupes	Review	No	Average	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	65,000	Average	Excellent	Decent	Average
Vredestein Quatrac Pro ( Check Price – Test Report )	4-Season performance-driven riding	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	Yes	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	50,000	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Average
Vredestein HiTrac All-Season ( Check Price –Test Report )	Year round performance with great handling	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs		No	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	70,000	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Average
Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3 ( Check Price – Test Report )	Great all-round performance + mild winter	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	70,000	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Average
Nokian WRG4 ( Check Price )	Traction focused 4 season driving	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	65,000	Average	Elegant	Elegant	Decent
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady ( Check Price –Test Report )	Year-round traction + handling	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	–	Yes	Average	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	60,000	Average	Elegant	Elegant	Average
Firestone WeatherGrip ( Check Price –Test Report )	Winter-focused 4 season driving	Sedans, coupes, crossovers	Review	Yes	Average	Fairy Well	Average	Decent	65,00	Fairy Well	Average	Elegant	Elegant
BF Goodrich Advantage Control ( Check Price –Test Report )	Quiet & smooth 3 season traction + light snow	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	65,000 – 75,000	Elegant	Decent	Average	Poor
Kumho Crugen HP71 ( Check Price – Test Report )	Decent all-round performance + light snow	CUV, SUV	Review	No	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	65,000	Decent	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well
Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra (Check Price – Test Report )	Long lasting performance for squishy regions	Crossovers, SUVs, light trucks	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	70,000	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Fairy Well
Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring AS (Check Price)	Affordable 3 season traction	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	70,000	Decent	Average	Fairy Well	Poor
Goodyear Assurance All-Season ( Check Price – Test Report )	Affordable all-round 3 season + light snow performance	Sedans, minivans	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	65,000	Decent	Decent	Average	Fairy Well
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife ( Check Price – Test Report )	Longevitiy focused 3 season traction + light snow	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, minivans	Review	No	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	85,000	Elegant	Decent	Average	Poor
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack ( Check Price – Test Report )	Comfort-focused 3 season traction + light snow	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, minivans	Review	No	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	80,000	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Fairy Well
Goodyear Assurance ComfortDrive (Check Price – Test Report )	Above average all-round performance	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	60,000	Average	Elegant	Decent	Average
Michelin Defender T+H (Check Price – Test Report )	Efficiency focused 3 season performance	Sedans, coupes, crossovers	vs Crossclimate 2	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	80,000	Elegant	Decent	Fairy Well	Poor
BF Goodrich Advantage T/A Sport ( Check Price – Test Report )	Long lasting 4 season performance + handling	Sedans, coupes, crossovers	–	No	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	60,000 – 70,000	Average	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well
Continental TrueContact Tour ( Check Price – Test Report )	Smooth & long-lasting 3 season performance + light snow	Sedans, coupes, crossovers	–	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	70,000 – 80,000	Decent	Elegant	Average	Fairy Well
Yokohama Avid Ascend LX ( Check Price – Test Report )	Long-lasting & responsive 4 season performance	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, minivans		No	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	85,000	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well
Laufenn S Fit AS (Check Price)	Long-lasting sporty driving	SUV, CUV, Sedans, Coupes	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Excellent	Decent	45,000	Decent	Decent	Average	Poor

Depending on your needs, the below article might help;

Dry Performance

Dry performance can be evaluated under three different sub-titles which are dry traction, cornering stability, and steering response.

While dry traction is a piece of cake, steering response and cornering stability sometimes can be an issue due to aggressive design and relatively heavy internal structure.

Let’s see how Firestone Weathergrip performs under these circumstances.

Dry Traction

All-weather(see the best ones) and all-season tires are the improved versions of summer tires regarding traction. Even though these improvements are mainly focused on cold-weather traction, they also have a huge impact on dry traction.

Due to its extremely notched rubber and fluffy and sticky compound, Firestone Weathergrip has outstanding dry traction capability. Yet, in my point of view, this feature is a must for all-weather tires(see the best ones). So, nothing much to be impressed with.

Steering Response

Steering response is related to two technical features. The weight of the tire and a pattern type.

Regarding weight, Firestone Weathergrip has an extremely light structure which is a huge advantage for some cases. Well, steering response is one of them. Light-weight tires need less force to turn each side. Hence, they generally have a quicker steering response.

Moreover, the design of the Firestone Weathergrip is directional. Luckily, this is a massive advantage for rapid steering response. In that case, its asymmetrical and sectional center rib will slightly decrease your steering response. However, its extremely soft compound creates an advantage out here and gives this tire cannonball steering response.

Firestone Weathergrip is a reliable option for quick steering response. Though worth reminding, the response time tends to decrease in cold weather conditions. This is a natural reaction of the tire. I’ll talk about it detailly in the winter performance section.

Cornering Stability

Cornering stability is totally related to tires’ internal structure. Especially, sidewalls.

In this case, strong sidewalls are the game-changers. Due to complete this mission, Firestone uses an extra nylon reinforcement. This reinforcement helps the tire to keep its shape while cornering at a high pace.

Firestone Weathergrip has trustworthy cornering stability.

TireRack has tested this tire with General AltiMAX 365 AW. If you’d like to see results: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/chartDisplay.jsp?ttid=267

Wet Performance

The wet performance of all-season tires is generally unquestionable. Due to their rib-type designs and continuous circumferential grooves, their wet performance is decent.

However, the softness of the compound also affects wet performance. Especially, hydroplaning resistance. In that case, the firm compound works better.

Under the light of information above, let’s evaluate Wintergrip’s wet performance.

Wet Traction

Wet traction is where it shines. Due to its exceedingly notched rubber and fluffy compound, it has extraordinary dry traction capability.

Firestone Weathergrip has trustworthy wet traction. Yet, wet traction isn’t something you have to worry about for all-weather tires. The real issue is hydroplaning resistance.

Hydroplaning Resistance

Hydroplaning resistance is also known as aquaplaning. It’s basically the skate feeling when braking at high speed while it’s raining. It’s vital and all-about water evacuation capability.

Due to their increased void areas, all-weather and winter tires sometimes struggle because of hydroplaning. In this case, a solid contact patch is a game-changer.

Based on its 4 circumferential grooves and optimized contact patch, Firestone Weathergrip has an alpha plus hydroplaning resistance. In that case, its directional pattern also helps a lot.

Winter Performance

Because of the 3PMSF marking(what it is?), we’re all expecting an elegant winter performance from Firestone Wintergrip. However, 3PMSF marking states the winter harmony of the compound. So, decent and all-round winter performance also needs an efficient contact patch.

Unlike others, I would like to classify its winter performance according to particular winter conditions.

Light-Snow Traction

Light-snow traction is highly similar to wet traction. The only difference is self-cleaning capability is a must for decent light-snow traction.

I’ve already talked about the notches and soft compound. So, out here, I wanna talk about the sectional lugs. Instead of one big lug, Firestone prefers sectional lugs for this tire. This preference increases the movement capability of lugs. Moreover, self-cleaning capability.

Firestone Weather Grip has an awesome light-snow traction capability. I strongly recommend it.

Note: The steering response of all-weather tires tends to decrease for all-season tires. However, all-weather tires have a huge advantage in winter steering response due to their freezing-resist compounds.

Deep-Snow Traction

Deep-snow traction of all-season and all-weather tires are generally limited due to their low tread depth. In this case, the void area is another game-changer. However, increasing these two deal death blow to riding comfort. Therefore, the manufacturers usually don’t prefer to increase these two.

Regarding Firestone Weathergrip, things are a bit different. It looks like Firestone decided to cut some from comfort due to increased winter performance.

Firestone Weathergrip has a regular tread depth. Though, its void area ratio is higher than most all-weather and all-season tires. Therefore, its deep snow traction is higher than almost every tire in its category.

Note: All-weather tires are a combination of all-weather and winter tires. Well, they are usually closer to the all-season tires. However, Firestone Weathergrip’s priority is a winter performance. Hence, it’s closer to winter tires.

Ice Traction

Ice traction is related to the fulfilled contact patch. While deep snow traction needs a void area, it’s the opposite for ice traction.

The pattern is very-well siped, therefore it offers some traction on icy grounds. However, such a void area can’t make it the perfect tire for ice.

Even though it has above-average ice traction, Firestone Weathergrip’s ice performance is limited compared to winter/ice tires(see the list of them).

Ride Quality

The ride quality of the tire is related to contour, internal structure, and compound.

Contour states the height and width of the tire. While wide tires offer better ride quality, this is the opposite of tall tires. Regarding Firestone Weathergrip(product page), it’s neither tall nor narrow tire. Well, due to its low tread, it can be counted as a relatively short tire. However, I think it’s totally similar to all-season tires. No plus or minus points for its contour.

Regarding compound and internal, it’s alpha plus. Due to its single-ply polyester casing, it has a flexible internal structure which makes it highly smooth while going through the bumps. Moreover, its compound is fluffy as hell. Therefore, unlike most Bridgestone and Firestone tires, it’s an exceedingly cozy tire.

Fuel Efficiency

Due to its fluffy compound, it has high rolling resistance. Well, too much sipe also negatively impacts it.

Even though it’s a lightweight tire, it still consumes a bit much gas. I don’t recommend it for commercial usage.

Road Noise

Road noise is where Firestone gives away for better winter performance.

Firestone Weathergrip has an increased void area ratio. This ratio is a bit higher than regular all-season tires. Moreover, its sectional center works have a negative impact in that case.

If I’ll say this tire is extremely noisy, it would be unfair. However, compared to other premium-level all-weather tires, it stays a bit behind. Yet, I think this increase in noise level covers the improvement in the winter performance.

Tread Life

The Tread life of all-weather tires is lower than most all-season tires. Well, that is caused by their softer compounds. A side note for here, 3PMSF marking generally decreases the tread life by about 15%.

Firestone Weathergrip has a short tread life for a premium all-season tire. However, you’ll get an all-season tire with winter performance in return for some tread life. I take this trade every time.

Getting maximum wear life from a tire is related to you as well as your tire,

If you’d like to learn how to get maximum tread life:

https://tireterrain.com/how-to-make-tires-last-longer/

Warranty

Firestone offers 65,000 miles treadwear warranty for this product. So, if you’ll rotate your tires every 5,000 miles, even though you don’t reach 65,000 miles, you’re free to replace them.

Firestone also offers 90 days buy&try guarantee. As a former Bridgestone engineer, I don’t buy it. 90 days isn’t enough to evaluate a tire.

Firestone Warranty Document: https://www.tirerack.com/images/pdf/warranty/BS0121.pdf

Sizes

15”	16”	17”	18”	19”
195/60R15 88H SL BSW	205/55R16 91V SL BSW	205/50R17 93H XL BSW	215/55R18 95H SL BSW	235/55R19 101H SL BSW
195/65R15 91H SL BSW	205/55R16 91H SL BSW	215/45R17 91H XL BSW	225/45R18 95H XL BSW
205/65R15 99H XL BSW	205/60R16 92V SL BSW	215/45R17 91V XL BSW	225/55R18 98V SL BSW
215/70R15 98H SL BSW	205/60R16 92H SL BSW	215/50R17 95V XL BSW	225/60R18 100H SL BSW
	205/65R16 95H SL BSW	215/50R17 95H XL BSW	235/45R18 94H SL BSW
	215/55R16 93H SL BSW	215/55R17 94H SL BSW	235/45R18 94V SL BSW
	215/60R16 95H SL BSW	215/55R17 94V SL BSW	235/50R18 97V SL BSW
	215/60R16 95V SL BSW	215/65R17 99H SL BSW	235/55R18 100V SL BSW
	215/65R16 98H SL BSW	225/45R17 91H SL BSW	235/55R18 100H SL BSW
	215/70R16 100H SL BSW	225/50R17 94H SL BSW	235/60R18 103H SL BSW
	225/60R16 98H SL BSW	225/50R17 94V SL BSW	235/65R18 106H SL BSW
	225/60R16 98V SL BSW	225/55R17 97H SL BSW	245/60R18 105H SL BSW
	225/65R16 100H SL BSW	225/55R17 97V SL BSW
	235/65R16 103T SL BSW	225/60R17 99H SL BSW
	235/70R16 106H SL BSW	225/65R17 102H SL BSW
		235/50R17 96V SL BSW
		235/60R17 102H SL BSW
		235/65R17 104H SL BSW

For Better Understanding: 215/55R17 94V SL BSW

215: Tire Width

55: Aspect Ratio

R: Radial

17: Rim Size

94: Load Index

V: Speed Index

SL: Load Range(can be XL also)

BSW: Black Sidewall

Conclusion

Firestone Weathergrip is a tire that focuses on winter performance. It might have some deficiencies. However, it’s still a solid pick if you’d like to spend a whole year with one tire and need solid winter traction.

	Firestone WeatherGrip
Best for	Drivers who are looking for a winter-focused all-season tire
Test Report	vs Celcius Sport & Quatrac Pro & Altimax 365 AW (May 16, 2022)
Category	Grand Touring All-Weather
Vehicle	Passenger Car/Minivan/SUV
Weight	18 – 29 lbs
Made In	USA
Warranty	65,000 Miles
Available Sizes (Rim)	15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”
Labels	3PMSF

Take It!	Leave It!
Don’t have a place store second set of tire	If you only see light snow( go with all-season or another all-weather tire)
You expect solid winter traction from severe winter conditions	You can’t bare to road noise at all
If you need a solid tire for wet grounds(even for high-speed driving)	If you use your vehicle loaded
If you’re okey with smooth but slightly noisy ride	Fuel efficiency is your priority

I hope the article was helpful. If you have any further questions, please leave them in the below section. Have a safe ride folks!

Best All-Weather Tires for Snow

Updated: November 11, 2025 by Emrecan Gurkan 12 Comments

What is the best all-season tire for snow has plenty of answers. All answers lead to the same place, all-weather tires. But what are the best all-weather tires for snow?

All-weather tires are often indistinguishable from all-season tires. Even so, they are very similar, however, they meet different customer expectations. In this article, as a former Bridgestone engineer, I will explain everything you need to know about all-weather tires and share my ‘Top-6’ picks with you. Let’s begin!

Michelin Crossclimate 2 – Michelin Crossclimate SUV – Highest rated tire in the market, no handicap – My Personal Crash
Bridgestone WeatherPeak – Excellently communitive all-weather tire, great traction, no road noise, the acceptable price tag – Aggressive Drivers and SUV, CUV Owners
Goodyear Assurance Weatherready – Slightly noisy but worth every penny –Second Best with Rebate Options
Firestone Weathergrip – Solid for sedans and CUVs, tread life is uncertain for SUVs – Best for Budget
Nokian WRG4 – Nokian WRG4 SUV – Go with this one if you need severe winter traction – Best for Winter Traction
Vredestein Quatrac Pro – The most communitive all-weather tire – Best for Comfort

What are All-Weather Tires?

All-weather tires are the evolved versions of all-season tires. While all-season tires only perform over 7 degrees Celcius, all-weather tires also perfrom perfectly in winter conditions.

All-weather tires can be located somewhere between winter and all-season tires. Therefore, they have common features with both of them. For instance, they can grip like winter tires but their tread lasts longer. Well, obviously, they have high-tech and specific compounds.

The all-weather tire concept showed up with the lack of all-season tires’ winter performance. So, they should perform perfectly in winter conditions. While I was making this list, I’ve put this one also into consideration. Therefore, tires in this list are also ‘Best All-Weather Tires for Snow‘.

Note: All tires on this list have at least an 8 out of 10 rating regarding any feature(Wet, dry, etc.). So, cons don’t mean they fail but get 8 points out of 10.

Bridgestone Weatherpeak - Best for SUV

Bridgestone WeatherPeak, the latest addition to the all-weather tire lineup, is designed to cater to a wide range of vehicles, including SUVs, crossovers, sedans, coupes, and minivans. Bridgestone, a company renowned for its commitment to quality, took a patient and observant approach before introducing this innovative tire to the market. They closely monitored feedback on all-weather tires from various brands and pinpointed a common challenge: ride comfort and road noise. Now, let’s delve into the improvements they’ve made to address these issues.

	Bridgestone WeatherPeak
Best for	Quiet & smooth highway driving, long-lasting rubber, slush and light snow traction, squishy regions,
Pros	Comfortable & quiet drive, Wet traction, Slush traction, Snow traction
Cons	Not a best tire if decent winter traction isn’t your priority
Vehicle	Sedans, Crossovers, SUVs, Minivans
Available Sizes	15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”
Made In	US, Mexico, Costa Rica
Labels	3PMSF
Warranty	70,000 miles

Drawing from my background as a former Bridgestone engineer, I can confidently affirm that Bridgestone WeatherPeak stands as an outstanding tire choice if you’re seeking the perfect blend of exceptional winter performance and a tranquil, smooth ride on the highway. Its design, featuring angled blocks and open shoulder blocks, makes it particularly well-suited for regions with less-than-ideal road conditions. Additionally, Bridgestone WeatherPeak boasts a robust rubber composition that significantly extends its tread life.

It’s important to note that this tire falls into the all-weather category. Compared to traditional non-3PMSF (Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake) all-season tires, you might notice a slight increase in noise levels, but this is a minor trade-off for the heightened dependability it provides in diverse weather conditions

Michelin Crossclimate2 - Stay Safe Side Pick

Crossclimate2 is Michelin’s unique all-weather tire. I gave that beast to first place due to its wide application range and its specific design that allows performing smoothly at high velocity. It can be used on coupes, sedans, SUVs, and CUVs. It’s my stay on the safe side pick for this list.

Pros

As a former Bridgestone engineer, from my standpoint, Michelin Crossclimate 2 is all-round tire that at least gets 9 out of 10 for each evaluation criteria. This reliable tire can handle wet ground with ease due to its V-shaped tread pattern. Furthermore, its solid center section decreases its steering response time. Lastly but most crucially, it’s a beast in mild even in severe winter conditions. It can almost fully contact the ground due to its very well-siped but perfectly optimized tread pattern. Hence, it can perfrom even under the hardest winter conditions like icy innercity roads or untouched packed snow.

Cons

Despite specific features, it has 2 weak points. Firstly, it’s niggardly noisy. Secondly, it might hurt your MPG a bit. These cons are caused by its huge traction and grip capability. However, I’m pretty sure that these little deficiencies won’t bother you at all. Moreover, it’s totally worth sacrificing for its massive pros.

In case you need a detailed review –> Michelin Crossclimate 2 Review

Nokian WRG4 - Beast

WRG 4 is a Nokian’s all-weather tire. Nokian is a manufacturer that is known for its highly successful winter tires. Well, that’s expected from a manufacturer that faces to hardest winter conditions for 10 months in a year. Due to its unique tread design and high-tech freezing durable rubber, it’s my favorite pick on this list.

Pros

Nokian WRG4 is a monster on wet due to its wide-open shoulders and asymmetric tread pattern. If you need a solid tire for pouring, I kindly ask you to stop reading now and go on with Nokian WRG4. Its unique compound helps it to grip even in slippery conditions. Moreover, this fluffy compound makes you feel like driving over cotton. Lastly, its very well-siped and asymmetric tread helps it to hold to the road even in the hardest winter conditions.

Cons

Nokian WRG4 is a perfect tire for those who need traction. Yet, if you need a fuel-efficient and long-lasting tire, it’s not suitable for you. Due to its intensely notched rubber, its rolling resistance is sky-high. Well, it’ll hurt your MPG. The other weak point is tread life. Fluffy compound brings a disadvantage this time and its compound wears a bit faster than Michelin Crossclimate2.

You can click here to reach Nokian WRG4’s detailed review!

Vredestein Quatrac Pro

Vredestein Quatrac Pro is another all-weather tire that is built by a Dutch manufacturer. Quatrac Pro has also a wide application range like Nokian WRG4 have. This tire can be used on sedans, coupes, SUVs, and CUVs. It’s known for premium light-snow traction capability. I recommend this tire for short and not a deuce of harsh winter seasons.

Pros

Vredestein Quatrac Pro is the budget-friendly pick on this list. This tire has highly capable of griping wet and light snow. Due to its double-steel belt structure, it has solid handling ability. Quatrac Pro’s symmetric pattern makes it a good choice for low MPG lovers. This feature is hard to reach for all-season tires. Lastly, its fluffy rubber makes it one of the quietest and coziest tires on this list.

Cons

In return for a fluffy compound, Vredestein Quatrac Pro’s tread life is limited. Furthermore, its only rib-type pattern decreases its traction ability on deep snow. Its wide circumferential grooves help it to evacuate water but they’re a bit wider for massive ice performance. Even though Vredestein says it has a low void ratio, it falls short of ice. Thus, its icy surface performance is highly limited.

Firestone Weathergrip

Firestone Weathergrip(review) is another special all-weather tire. In fact, it’s my second favorite pick after Michelin Crossclimate 2. Its design is almost aggressive as winter tires. So, if you also care about aggressive appearance, here is your tire. However, this aggressive look package consists of some bad attributes for it.

Pros

Firestone Weathergrip has extremely high traction ability. Due to its lug type and asymmetric pattern, it can perform smoothly on deep snow. Moreover, its highly notched rubber perfrom perfectly in squishy conditions. Due to its solid but divided center rib, it’s massive handling capability.

Cons

Even though Firestone Weathergrip has the highest grip ability among competitors, its aggressive pattern makes it very noisy. Moreover, lug-type patterns always consume more gasoline. Therefore, it’s not fuel-efficient at all. Lastly, its void area ratio is too high for good performance on the ice. Yet, its pattern covers it up a bit. So, its icy ground performance isn’t that bad but average.

Goodyear Assurance Weatherready

Goodyear Assurance Weatherready is a grand touring tire that is dedicated to severe winter conditions. Goodyear made a small difference on their all-season tires and create this beast. When you view it closely, you can clearly see its inner ribs and shoulders pointing in other directions. That feature increases its gripping ability but what for?

Pros

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady has huge massive and wet traction. Due to its 3D TredLock Technology Blades tech, it stays stable while cornering. Unlike most tires on this list, its winter capability covers ice also. Regarding riding quality, it’s also alpha plus. Its very well optimized(between soft and stiff) compound increases its gripping ability while don’t sacrifice tread life.

Cons

There’s nothing much I can talk about cons. Well, I have to admit that its pattern design will make it a bit noisy for sure. Yet, this noise won’t be intolerable. Another weak point of this design is increasing MPG. This type of design increases the frictional force which means an increase in rolling resistance.

Specs

	Michelin Crossclimate 2	Vredestein Quatrac Pro	Nokian WRG4	Firestone WeatherGrip	Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
Category	Grand Touring All-Weather	Grand Touring All-Weather	Grand Touring All-Weather	Grand Touring All-Weather	Grand Touring All-Weather
Vehicle	Passenger Car/Minivan/SUV	Passenger Car/Minivan/SUV	Passenger Car/Minivan/SUV	Passenger Car/Minivan/SUV	Passenger Car/Minivan/SUV
Available Sizes (Rim)	16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”	17”, 18”, 19”, 20”, 21”, 22”	14”, 15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”	15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”	15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”
Made In	USA	Netherlands	Finland	USA	USA
Warranty	60,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	65,000 Miles	65,000 Miles	60,000 Miles
Severe Snow Rated (3PMSF)	Yes (3PMSF)	Yes (3PMSF)	Yes (3PMSF)	Yes (3PMSF)	Yes (3PMSF)

Winter vs All-Weather Tires

Winter Tires	All-Weather Tires
Have a better grip	Have a longer wear life
Have a 3PMSF	Have a 3PMSF
Provide smoother ride	Provide better MPG
Wear quickly above 7 degrees Celcius	Lasts longer
Can handle below 7 degrees Celcius	Can handle below and above 7 degrees Celcius
Can perform on mild and severe winter	Can handle mild winter conditions and warm conditions

Winter and all-weather tires are very similar to each other. However, they are different due to their built intention.

While all-weather tires can handle mild winter conditions and don’t have a handicap in warm conditions, winter tires can handle mild and severe winter conditions but have a huge deficiency in warm weather (above 7 degrees Celcius).

All-Season vs All-Weather Tires

All-Season Tires	All-Weather Tires
Can handle above 7 degrees Celcius	Can handle below and above 7 degrees Celcius
Can perfrom on warm, dry and wet conditions	Can handle mild winter conditions also
Have a longer wear life	Have a better grip
Might have M+S	Have a 3PMSF
Provide better MPG	Provide smoother ride

Shortly, all-season tires are built for warm, dry, and wet conditions. Substances of their compound might disintegrate under 7 degrees Celcius. For this reason, they slide and wear faster in freezing weather conditions.

All-weather tires, on the other hand, can perform in dry, wet, warm, and most crucially mild winter conditions. However, they sacrifice a couple of features while improving their winter performance. You can check the below table for detailed information.

Who Makes the Best All-Weather Tires?

In my point of view, the best all-weather tire makers are Nokian and Vredestein. These two European manufacturers have a long and successful history with all-weather tires. I have to admit that cold weather conditions in their country give them a huge advantage in that case.

If you don’t feel confident with these two then you can go with Michelin tires. They are great in this category too like any other tire category.

How Long do All-Weather Tires Last?

All-weather tires last longer than winter and less than all-season tires. While all-season tires last between 50,000 and 85,000 miles, that number decrease to 35,000 miles for a winter tire.

In summary, you might expect between 45,000 and 75,000 miles of wear life from all-weather tires.

Getting maximum wear life from a tire is related to you as well as your tire,

If you’d like to learn how to get maximum tread life:

https://tireterrain.com/how-to-make-tires-last-longer/

Conclusion

These are my top 6 all-weather tires. This list can be expended with tires like Toyo Celcius or Yokohama Avid Ascend GT if you don’t care much about your comfort. However, the below list can help you to pick the best one for yourself.

If you have any further questions, please leave them below. Worth reminding you that, some of the tires in this list have SUV versions. If you have a big vehicle, you should take them into the consideration.

Nokian WRG4 Review

Updated: July 28, 2025 by Emrecan Gurkan 4 Comments

Nokian WRG4 is a tire that can be used in 4 seasons. Nokian is known for its impressive winter tires. Therefore, people who live in severe winter conditions prefer this tire for all-season usage. They are good at winter tires built. Let’s see if they can maintain this success on all-season tires!

	Nokian WRG4
Best for	Mostly winter-oriented 4 season performance, wet traction, ice traction, comfort, long-lasting rubber
Category	All-Weather Tire
Vehicle	Sedan, SUV, CUV, Coupe
Made In	Finland
Warranty	65,000 Miles
Available Sizes (Rim)	14”, 15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”
Labels	3PMSF

As a former Bridgestone engineer, from my standpoint, Nokian WRG4 is a superior tire on wet and dry ground. Due to its huge gripping ability, Nokian WRG4 might increase your fuel mileage slightly. Furthermore, it has a unique tread that lasts longer than the most all-weather tire on the market. In return, it’s slightly noisy(8 out of 10). It’s labeled with 3PMFS. Thus, it’s a trustworthy pick for severe winter conditions.

All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet

How to keep tire noise down:
https://www.tirerack.com/upgrade-garage/why-do-tire-tread-patterns-make-noise
Fuel-Efficiency:
https://www.tirerack.com/landing/fuel_efficiency
Traction/Stability control for AWD/4WD (All-Season tires specific)
https://www.tirerack.com/upgrade-garage/traction-stability-4ws-awd

Below the table, you can find my favorite tires that I have classified according to your needs.

All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet
Name	Best for	Works Best on	Articles	3PMSF	Road Noise	Mileage	Responsiveness	Riding Comfort	Warranty	Fuel Economy	Wet Performance	Mild Winter	Severe Winter
Michelin Crossclimate 2 ( Check Price – Test Report )	Year Round Usage & Tread Life	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	Review	Yes	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	60,000	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Decent
Michelin Primacy Tour A/S ( Check Price – Test Report )	Everything but severe winter traction	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	45,000 – 55,000	Decent	Elegant	Average	Fairy Well
Bridgestone WeatherPeak ( Check Price – Test Report )	Smooth & quiet 4 season driving	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	Review	Yes	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	70,000	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Average
Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus ( Check Price – Test Report )	Great all-round run-flat tire	SUV, CUV, Sedans, Coupes	Review	No	Average	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	65,000	Average	Excellent	Decent	Average
Vredestein Quatrac Pro ( Check Price – Test Report )	4-Season performance-driven riding	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	Yes	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	50,000	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Average
Vredestein HiTrac All-Season ( Check Price –Test Report )	Year round performance with great handling	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs		No	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	70,000	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Average
Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3 ( Check Price – Test Report )	Great all-round performance + mild winter	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	70,000	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Average
Nokian WRG4 ( Check Price )	Traction focused 4 season driving	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	Review	Yes	Decent	Decent	Decent	Elegant	65,000	Average	Elegant	Elegant	Decent
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady ( Check Price –Test Report )	Year-round traction + handling	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	–	Yes	Average	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	60,000	Average	Elegant	Elegant	Average
Firestone WeatherGrip ( Check Price –Test Report )	Winter-focused 4 season driving	Sedans, coupes, crossovers	Review	Yes	Average	Fairy Well	Average	Decent	65,00	Fairy Well	Average	Elegant	Elegant
BF Goodrich Advantage Control ( Check Price –Test Report )	Quiet & smooth 3 season traction + light snow	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Elegant	Decent	65,000 – 75,000	Elegant	Decent	Average	Poor
Kumho Crugen HP71 ( Check Price – Test Report )	Decent all-round performance + light snow	CUV, SUV	Review	No	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	65,000	Decent	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well
Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra (Check Price – Test Report )	Long lasting performance for squishy regions	Crossovers, SUVs, light trucks	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	70,000	Decent	Elegant	Decent	Fairy Well
Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring AS (Check Price)	Affordable 3 season traction	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Average	Average	Decent	Decent	70,000	Decent	Average	Fairy Well	Poor
Goodyear Assurance All-Season ( Check Price – Test Report )	Affordable all-round 3 season + light snow performance	Sedans, minivans	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	65,000	Decent	Decent	Average	Fairy Well
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife ( Check Price – Test Report )	Longevitiy focused 3 season traction + light snow	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, minivans	Review	No	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	85,000	Elegant	Decent	Average	Poor
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack ( Check Price – Test Report )	Comfort-focused 3 season traction + light snow	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, minivans	Review	No	Elegant	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	80,000	Elegant	Elegant	Decent	Fairy Well
Goodyear Assurance ComfortDrive (Check Price – Test Report )	Above average all-round performance	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs	Review	No	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	60,000	Average	Elegant	Decent	Average
Michelin Defender T+H (Check Price – Test Report )	Efficiency focused 3 season performance	Sedans, coupes, crossovers	vs Crossclimate 2	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	80,000	Elegant	Decent	Fairy Well	Poor
BF Goodrich Advantage T/A Sport ( Check Price – Test Report )	Long lasting 4 season performance + handling	Sedans, coupes, crossovers	–	No	Average	Decent	Decent	Decent	60,000 – 70,000	Average	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well
Continental TrueContact Tour ( Check Price – Test Report )	Smooth & long-lasting 3 season performance + light snow	Sedans, coupes, crossovers	–	No	Decent	Decent	Decent	Decent	70,000 – 80,000	Decent	Elegant	Average	Fairy Well
Yokohama Avid Ascend LX ( Check Price – Test Report )	Long-lasting & responsive 4 season performance	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, minivans		No	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	Elegant	85,000	Elegant	Decent	Decent	Fairy Well
Laufenn S Fit AS (Check Price)	Long-lasting sporty driving	SUV, CUV, Sedans, Coupes	Review	No	Decent	Decent	Excellent	Decent	45,000	Decent	Decent	Average	Poor

Depending on your needs, the below article might help;

Tread Appearance

Orange – Inner Shoulder, Green – Interlocked Center Section, Red – Outer Center Rib, Blue – Outer Shoulder

First of all, I’m pretty impressed by its design. Nokian WRG4 has an asymmetrical tread design. Most all-season tires have a symmetrical pattern. In that case, this one is exceptional. Let’s visualize ultra-high-performance tires. They all have asymmetrical patterns, right? Well, the asymmetrical patterns always offer better handling and superior grip. Nokian doesn’t want to lose its reputation in winter tires. Due to maintaining its characteristic, they prefer this pattern design on Nokian WRG4.

Inter-locked center section and outer center rib provide massive handling while steering. Moreover, its open shoulder design increases its water evacuation ability and improves its wet performance. In addition to that, the intense sipe ratio promises a better grip on slippery conditions.

Lastly, I would like to talk about shoulder design. When you look at it, you will see two different designs on the inner and outer shoulders. The outer shoulder has a more rigid and common shoulder design that helps it to stay stable on the road and respond quickly to steering moves. However, the inner shoulder is made of various sizes and angled lugs. That feature improves its traction performance on loose surfaces.

Dry Performance

Dry performance has 2 different dimensions. Grip and steering response. Let’s examine them separately.

Due to the asymmetrical pattern and well-notched rubber, this tire has phenomenal grip performance. Moreover, its well-balanced rubber(soft but stiff enough to not separate) increases its gripping ability in a positive way.

Steering response and handling are about inner construction as well as pattern design. Regarding pattern design, it’s alpha plus. This tire has a design of performance tire. In consequence, handling and steering are a piece of cake for it. In addition to that, Aramid Sidewall Tech increases its sidewall durability and rigidity. Hence, it offers solid performance regarding steering response and handling.

Comfort and Road Noise

Comfort is a bit complicated more complicated but road noise is hard to reduce with these stiff sidewalls and an asymmetrical pattern. I have to admit that this tire is a bit noisier than its competitors. Yet, its narrowed center section void area makes this noise bearable.

Regarding comfort, its soft compound meets the deficit of stiff sidewalls. Furthermore, its hybrid design(rib mostly) absorbs the road impact successfully and makes this tire smooth as a summer tire.

Nokian WRG4 is a slightly noisy tire. Yet, It offers a smooth ride as Michelin Crossclimate2 on bumpy roads.

Wet Performance

Wet performance is a must for all-season tires. Due to their well-notched design, they have better grip-ability than summer tires.

Regarding Nokian WRG4, I can confidently say that this tire is a beast in squishy conditions. In that case, I’ve put hydroplaning resistance and wet grip into consideration.

Let’s think that we’ve divided it down to the middle. The inner part(more like a performance tire, half reverse v-shaped) exceeds its grip ability due to the block-type design. So, it offers a huge wet grip. On the other hand, the rib type half consists of 2 circumferential grooves that improve its water evacuation ability and prevent hydroplaning at high velocity.

Tread Life and Durability

Let’s start with the tread life.

The problem with the asymmetrical pattern is unknown tread life. In that case, using the right inflation pressure is key. If you don’t use it at low inflation pressure, uneven wearing is inescapable.

Due to its soft rubber and high rolling resistance, I can’t say that this tire has unique tread life. Yet, this is a well-optimized tire. It has a decent tread life. You won’t be regretted.

Regarding durability, it’s unbeatable. Aramid Sidewall Tech protects the sidewalls from internal impact and prevents puncture. As a result, Nokian WRG4 reaches the last point of treadwear indicator and offers long-lasting rubber.

Getting maximum wear life from a tire is related to you as well as your tire,

If you’d like to learn how to get maximum tread life:

https://tireterrain.com/how-to-make-tires-last-longer/

Winter Performance

Nokian is an expert on winter tires. This company is based in Finland. Well, they know what harsh winter condition is.

Nokian WRG4 has 3PMSF. That means it’s rated for severe winter conditions. So, you can call it all-weather tire instead of all-season tire.

Where it shines is frozen surfaces. Due to its high-tech rubber, it has insane grip ability on the ice. It’s also very good at light snow. Furthermore, its half-lugged-type pattern promotes traction on deep snow.

It’s a trustworthy pick for winter usage. I strongly recommend it.

Warranty

Unlike Nokian WRG3, Nokian trusts this tire’s tread life. For this reason, they offer 65,000 miles treadwear warranty for this product.

Note: Nokian is one of the most flexible brands due to putting treadwear warranty into effect. They change your tire with the new one without a question.

Sizes

Nokian WRG4 is available for 14”, 15”, 16”, 17”, 18”,19”, 20” rim sizes.

Nokian WRG4 SUV is available for 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20” rim sizes.

Nokian WRG4 14'' and 15''Sizes

	Max Load	Max Speed
185/65R14	1170lb	130mph
175/65R15	1100lb	130mph
185/60R15	1230lb	130mph
195/60R15	1230lb	130mph
195/65R15	1356lb	130mph
205/60R15	1356lb	130mph
205/65R15	1480lb	130mph

Nokian WRG4 16'' Sizes

	Max Load	Max Speed
195/55R16	1202lb	149mph
205/55R16 – Run Flat	1356lb	130mph
205/55R16	1356lb	149mph
205/60R16	1390lb	149mph
205/65R16	1520lb	130mph
215/55R16 XL	1610lb	130mph
215/60R16	1520lb	130mph
225/60R16	1650lb	149mph
235/60R16	1800lb	130mph

Nokian WRG4 17'' Sizes

	Max Load	Max Speed
205/50R17 XL	1430lb	149mph
215/45R17 XL	1356lb	149mph
215/50R17 XL	1520lb	149mph
215/55R17	1480lb	149mph
215/65R17 XL	1929lb	130mph
225/45R17 Run Flat	1356lb	130mph
225/45R17 XL	1650lb	149mph
225/55R17 XL	1819lb	149mph
235/45R17 XL	1610lb	149mph
245/55R17 XL	1709lb	149mph

Nokian WRG4 18'' Sizes

	Max Load	Max Speed
225/40R18 XL	1390lb	149mph
225/45R18 XL	1520lb	149mph
225/60R18	1800lb	168mph
235/40R18 XL	1520lb	149mph
235/45R18 XL	1650lb	149mph
235/50R18 XL	1819lb	149mph
245/40R18 XL	1610lb	149mph
245/45R18 XL	1800lb	149mph
245/55R18	1929lb	168mph

Nokian WRG4 19'' and 20'' Sizes

	Max Load	Max Speed
235/40R19 XL	1570lb	168mph
245/40R19 XL	1650lb	168mph
245/45R19 XL	1870lb	149mph
255/35R19 XL	1570lb	149mph
255/40R19 XL	1800lb	149mph
245/40R20 XL	1709lb	168mph

Nokian WRG4 has an SUV version that is available in different sizes. Click here to see Nokian WRG4 SUV sizes!

Price

The tire market has a dynamic price policy. Hence, in my point of view, sharing tire price is pointless.

Though, I’ve analyzed the top 10 brands of most popular tire brands.

Here are the dealers with a reasonable price range,

DiscountTire

Biggest dealer in the US. Founded in 1960
1000 stores in 35 states. You most probably find one on your parallel street
Free rotation and balancing
5% off for DiscountTire cardholders on online purchase
Highest rated online tire dealer in Consumer Affairs
Almost all brands are available
Delivery takes 2-4 days (30% shorter average waiting time when you book online)
Frequent discounts and promotions

Nokian WR G4: https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/nokian-tire-wr-g4

Nokian WR G4 SUV: https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/nokian-tire-wr-g4-suv

SimpleTire

Free shipping
Delivered in 2 days
Verified shops near you(for mount and balance)
Mobile installation option
7 million customers since 2021
4.7/5 points on Google rate
Top-notch customer service, you may even request a price match

Nokian WR G4: https://simpletire.com/brands/nokian-tires/wr-g4

Nokian WR G4 SUV: https://simpletire.com/brands/nokian-tires/wr-g4-suv

Amazon

Fast and free shipping (mostly in a day)
Get your tires shipped to a selected service center or get them installed at home or work (how does it work?)
Installation on Mavis Discount Tire (15$ per tire)
Installing new stem valves supplied by pro
Balancing your tires
Road/safety test
Since Amazon provides wholesale and affordable prices, they don’t offer a road hazard warranty

Nokian WR G4: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=nokian+wrg4&ref=nb_sb_noss

Nokian WR G4 SUV: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=nokian+wrg4+suv&ref=nb_sb_noss

While choosing dealers, I especially pay attention to reliability. All of the dealers on this list have 15-20 years of experience in the online tire business. Therefore, I can guarantee a smooth and fast tire buying process.

Conclusion

Nokian WRG4 is a solid pick for those who are looking for a durable, reliable, and aggressive-looking all-weather tire.

	Nokian WRG4
Best for	Mostly winter-oriented 4 season performance, wet traction, ice traction, comfort, long-lasting rubber
Category	All-Weather Tire
Vehicle	Sedan, SUV, CUV, Coupe
Made In	Finland
Warranty	65,000 Miles
Available Sizes (Rim)	14”, 15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”
Labels	3PMSF

If you have any further questions, please leave them below. Have a safe ride folks!

All-Weather Tires

All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet

Table of Contents

Dry Performance

Steering Response

Cornering Stability

Wet Performance

Wet Traction

Hydroplaning Resistance

Winter Performance

Snow Performance

Ice Performance

Riding Comfort

Road Noise

Longevity

Warranty

Sizes

Spec

Conclusion

Questions & Answers

All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet

Table of Contents

Dry Performance

Dry Traction

Steering Response

Cornering Stability

Wet Performance

Wet Traction

Hydroplaning Resistance

Winter Performance

Light-Snow Traction

Deep-Snow Traction

Ice Traction

Ride Comfort

Road Noise

Fuel Efficiency

Tread Life

Warranty

Sizes

Conclusion

All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet

Table of Contents

Dry Performance

Dry Traction

Steering Response

Cornering Stability

Wet Performance

Wet Traction

Hydroplaning Resistance

Winter Performance

Light-Snow Traction

Deep-Snow Traction

Ice Traction

Ride Quality

Fuel Efficiency

Road Noise

Tread Life

Warranty

Sizes

Conclusion

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