All-Weather Tires

Best All-Weather Tires for Snow

Updated: January 8, 2024 by Emrecan Gurkan 10 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” (Check if it fits your vehicle)
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

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.

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
Severe Snow Rated (3PMSF)	Yes (3PMSF)	Yes (3PMSF)	Yes (3PMSF)	Yes (3PMSF)	Yes (3PMSF)
Warranty	60,000 Miles	50,000 Miles	65,000 Miles	65,000 Miles	60,000 Miles
Prices	Check price section to see best possible prices	Check price section to see best possible prices	Check price section to see best possible prices	Check price section to see best possible prices	Check price section to see best possible prices

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

Michelin Crossclimate 2: https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/michelin-crossclimate2

Michelin Crosslimate SUV: https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/michelin-crossclimate-suv

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady: https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/goodyear-assurance-weatherready

Firestone WeatherGrip: https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/firestone-tire-weathergrip

Nokian WRG4: https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/nokian-tire-wr-g4

Nokian WRG4 SUV: https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/nokian-tire-wr-g4-suv

Vredestein Quatrac Pro: Not available

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

Michelin Crossclimate 2: https://simpletire.com/brands/michelin-tires/cross-climate2-a-w

Michelin Crosslimate SUV: https://simpletire.com/brands/michelin-tires/cross-climate-suv

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady: https://simpletire.com/brands/goodyear-tires/assurance-weatherready

Firestone WeatherGrip: https://simpletire.com/brands/firestone-tires/weathergrip

Nokian WRG4: https://simpletire.com/brands/nokian-tires/wr-g4

Nokian WRG4 SUV: https://simpletire.com/brands/nokian-tires/wr-g4-suv

Vredestein Quatrac Pro: https://simpletire.com/brands/vredestein-tires/quatrac-pro-as

TireRack

Fast and Free shipping
Usually delivered in 1 day
Joint venture with DiscountTire(their installers and dealers are on your service)
Tons of installer options, they also help you to choose the best one
Mobile installers in many areas, your tires will be replaced while you’re working in the office
Tire test results and comparisons can be found on the most product page
4.6/5 points on Google rate

Michelin Crossclimate 2: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/michelin-crossclimate2

Michelin Crosslimate SUV: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/michelin-crossclimate-suv

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/goodyear-assurance-weatherready

Firestone WeatherGrip: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/firestone-weathergrip

Nokian WRG4: Not available

Nokian WRG4 SUV: Not available

Vredestein Quatrac Pro: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/vredestein-quatrac-pro

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.

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(product page) or Yokohama Avid Ascend GT(product page) if you don’t care much about your comfort. However, the below list can help you to pick the best one for yourself.

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.discounttire.com/learn/tire-noise
Fuel-Efficiency:
https://www.discounttire.com/learn/rolling-resistance
Tire rating charts & reviews
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/rating-chart&reviews
Tire test report
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests

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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	Year-round traction + handling	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	–	Yes	Average	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	60,000	Average	Elegant	Elegant	Average
Firestone WeatherGrip (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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

If you’re in a hurry, here are the tires worth every penny;

Michelin Crossclimate 2 – Best for All-Round & Heavy Snow
Nokian WRG4 – Best for Comfort & Heavy Snow
Bridgestone WeatherPeak – Best for All-Round & Moderate Snow
Vredestein Quatrac Pro– Best for Comfort & Moderate Snow
Goodyear ComfortDrive – Best All-Round & Light Snow
Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3 – Best for Comfort & Light Snow

If you’re looking for something at a bargain price;

Michelin Primacy Tour A/S – Best All-Round & Moderate Snow
Yokohama Avid Ascend LX – Best for Longevity & Moderate Snow
Vredestein HiTrac All-Season – Best All-Round & Light Snow
BF Goodrich Advantage T/A Sport – Best for Longevity & Light Snow

Depending on your needs, the below article might help;

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: December 26, 2023 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
Available Sizes (Rim)	14”, 15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20” (Ensure these tires fit your vehicle)
Made In	Finland
Labels	3PMSF
Warranty	65,000 Miles

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.

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

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
Available Sizes (Rim)	14”, 15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20” (Ensure these tires fit your vehicle)
Made In	Finland
Labels	3PMSF
Warranty	65,000 Miles

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

Michelin Crossclimate 2 vs Defender

Updated: December 26, 2023 by Emrecan Gurkan Leave a Comment

While Michelin Crossclimate 2 has been released as a grand touring all-weather tire, Michelin Defender LTX is an all-season highway tire. Unlike Crossclimate 2, it offers commercial usage on mild and heavy-duty operations. At first blush, you can see distinguish in their patterns. Though, what does this difference brings to them? Let’s examine them thoroughly.

	Michelin Crossclimate 2	Michelin Defender T+H	Michelin Defender LTX M/S	Michelin Defender 2
Better for	All-round tire can handle everything	The region doesn’t see snow often, fuel efficiency	Light-trucks, working trucks, hauling & towing	Longevity, Responsiveness, Fuel-efficiency, Mostly warm regions
Pros	Insane wet and snow traction, long-lasting rubber, cool design	Satisfying wet and dry traction, handle light snow, long-lasting rubber, quiet ride	Satisfying wet and dry traction, handle light snow, long-lasting rubber, quiet ride, mild off-road traction	Insane wet and dry traction, handle light snow, long-lasting rubber, quiet, agile, and smooth ride
Cons	Slightly noisy	Can’t handle severe snow conditions	Can’t handle severe snow conditions, a bit harsh ride due to stiff sidewalls	Due to its stiff compound, its winter performance is limited

If you have a full-size SUV or light truck:

As a former Bridgestone engineer, I think that these tires meet any customer expectations with a price difference. Michelin Crossclimate 2 can perform like a performance tire. It has an enormous wet and winter performance. It’s a smoother and less vocal tire. You can confidently use it on sports SUVs, crossovers, 1/2-ton trucks, and high-velocity vehicles. Though, Michelin Defender LTX is a cheaper tire that has a different application range. It’s a slightly worse tire for winter. However, its durability makes it a better tire for hauling, towing, or heavy-duty applications. You can confidently use it on 3/4 or 1-ton trucks.

For daily drivers:

Michelin Defender LTX is the light-truck version of Michelin Defender T+H. They have the same pattern. Yet, Michelin Defender T+H offers a slightly smoother ride. Yet, it’s a less durable tire than Defender LTX. Other features are very close rated. It’s a better pick for mid-size SUVs, sedans, and CUVs.

Latest Update:

Turns out that Michelin released a new version of Michelin Defender T+H which is Michelin Defender 2.

Michelin Defender 2 and Crossclimate 2 are part of totally two different tire families. While Crossclimate 2 is an all-weather tire, Michelin Defender 2 is a longevity-driven standard all-season tire. For this reason, Michelin Defender 2 has a stiff compound which decreases its winter performance. Due to its continuous center rib, Michelin Defender 2 offers way much better responsiveness than any tire in this comparison. I can confidently say that Michelin Defender 2 is a better warm region tire than Michelin Defender T+H or Michelin Crossclimate 2. Though, when the weather gets cold, this dude becomes a victim.

Michelin tires are the best-performing tires in the market. Unlike most brands, their tires are above average in every aspect.

I’m pretty sure you’ll not disappoint with any tire in this article. Though, I’ll share my outputs in order to ease your selection process.

Michelin Crossclimate 2: The best overall tire in the market. It also provides 4 season traction including packed snow performance. If you don’t do hauling & towing, you can use this tire on half-ton trucks also.

Michelin Defender T+H: Standart touring tire, if you don’t see snow often, it’s a good option. You can confidently use it on sedans, coupes, or small CUVs.

Michelin Defender 2: Standart touring tire also. It offers the same bare winter pavement performance as Defender T+H. It’s the long-lasting touring tire on this list. If you don’t do hauling & towing, you can use this tire on half-ton trucks also

Michelin Defender LTX M/S: This is a light-truck tire. It’s a great option for %80 on – %20 off-road conditions. If you have a pickup work truck, don’t hesitate to go with this dude.

All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet

How to keep tire noise down:
https://www.discounttire.com/learn/tire-noise
Fuel-Efficiency:
https://www.discounttire.com/learn/rolling-resistance
Tire rating charts & reviews
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/rating-chart&reviews
Tire test report
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests

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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	Year-round traction + handling	Sedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans	–	Yes	Average	Decent	Elegant	Elegant	60,000	Average	Elegant	Elegant	Average
Firestone WeatherGrip (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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 (Test Report – Check Price)	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

If you’re in a hurry, here are the tires worth every penny;

Michelin Crossclimate 2 – Best for All-Round & Heavy Snow
Michelin Primacy Tour A/S – Best All-Round & Moderate Snow
Nokian WRG4 – Best for Comfort & Heavy Snow
Nokian WRG4 SUV – Best for Comfort & Heavy Snow
Bridgestone WeatherPeak – Best for All-Round & Moderate Snow
Goodyear ComfortDrive – Best All-Round & Light Snow
BF Goodrich Advantage T/A Sport – Best for Longevity & Light Snow

Depending on your needs, the below article might help;

Grand Touring vs Touring

I have a lot to talk about this topic. Yet, I don’t want to deviate from the aim. Though, I will give you brief information for this time. I’ve talked about this topic in this article shortly. You might wanna check it.

Either grand touring or standard touring tires can perform in all seasons. Yes, they are both all-season tires but a bit different due to their technical capabilities. Hence, I like to consider Michelin Crossclimate 2 as an all-weather tire.

Grand Touring tires can do what touring tires can do. Well, they are a bit upgraded version due to performance. Touring tires focus on comfort. However, grand touring tires are your tire if you mostly focus on performance.

Grand Touring	Touring
Better handling	Slightly longer tread life
Higher speed ratings	Cheaper
Smoother ride

The above table will give you a summary of information about our comparison.

Tread Appearance Comparison

Crossclimate 2 has a unique tread pattern design. Most grand touring tires have asymmetrical designs. Well, Michelin made an exceptional move this time and use a symmetrical pattern. Moreover, this pattern is V-shaped. V-shaped is used for performance tires. I will detailly talk about this design in other sections.

However, Defender LTX has a common highway all-season design for SUVs and light trucks. With 4 circumferential grooves to improve water evacuation to increase wet performance. Moreover, you can see the sipes cover all tire pattern that enhances grip on every surface.

If you are riding SUVs, 1/2-ton trucks, or crossovers, Crossclimate 2 can provide you with a more aggressive appearance and better performance on highways.

Comfort Comparison

Comfort is where grand touring tires step ahead. Let’s see the reasons behind this!

The main reason is compound. Grand Touring tires are made with softer compounds. Well, manufacturers should use softer compounds due to increased grip ability at high velocity. This is the point that higher speed ratings get into the game.

Michelin Crossclimate 2 offers a smoother ride due to its softer compound. Yet, Defender LTX is a perfect option for those who need better durability.

Road Noise

Noise reduction is a must for touring tires. Well, Crossclimate 2’s specific tread stays behind a bit for this time.

Crossclimate 2 has an interlock center section that pretends like lugs instead of ribs. Well, that increases road noise slightly. Yet, this feature brings a lot due to traction.

On the flip side, Defender LTX has a regular all-season tire design that reduces noise very well due to the continuous rib design.

Michelin Crossclimate 2 is a slightly less vocal tire. However, the difference is too small. That result is also caused by the wrong speed rating selection. I will detailly talk about it in the conclusion section.

Tread Life

Crossclimate 2 has unique tread life for this aggressive design. If you are using regular 3/4 or 1-ton trucks, you might not get the same result as you get from your previous tires. Well, this tire has a unique tread life for Jeep’s, 1/2 ton, SUVs, large SUVs.

However, Defender LTX can be used in all segments. It has a wide range of applications. Yet, it offers trustworthy tread life for heavy-duty applications and heavy trucks like RAM2500 or Ford F350.

Both tires are trustworthy options due to Michelin’s unique compound selection.

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

Michelin Defender LTX –> 6 Years / 70,000 Miles (T- & H-Speed Rated) 6 Years / 50,000 Miles (R-Speed Rated) / Warranty document: https://www.tirerack.com/images/pdf/warranty/MI0619.pdf

Michelin Crossclimate 2 –> 6 Years / 60,000 Miles / Warranty document: https://www.tirerack.com/images/pdf/warranty/MI0619.pdf

Defender LTX warranty mileage is changeable due to its speed rate. Well, that clue shows that it works better in lower-speed applications.

Wet Performance Comparison

Reliable wet performance is what we’re all expecting from tires. Well, both meet your expectations on wet.

Comparing Crossclimate 2 with other tires is a bit unfair to competitors. This tire has a performance tire design that gives it a huge advantage on wet surfaces. A V-shaped tire pattern evacuates water uncomplicatedly.

On the other hand, Defender LTX is one of the top competitors among all-season tires. It’s very well-siped and has a massive grip ability. Moreover, full-width shoulder sipes can provide better traction even in puddles.

Both are very trustworthy options. Yet, Crossclimate 2 is unbeatable in this section.

Winter Performance

Winter performance is where these two are separated. Well, the decision is solid. A tire with 3-peak snowflake marking always wins!

In that case, Crossclimate2 is our winner in this section. It’s severe snow-rated that guaranteed winter performance. On the other hand, Defender LTX is an average tire on snow.

If you have an SUV and looking for a solid winter tire, I recommend you to try that one also!

Dry Performance

Dry traction isn’t an issue for premium brand(Michelin, Bridgestone, Goodyear) tires. In a word, these two Michelin branded tires have highly appreciated dry performance. Well, Crossclimate 2 has a slight advantage due to being a grand touring tire.

Handling

Due to the higher speed rating, Crossclimate 2 should have uniformly distributed rubber. That brings 2 advantages. First, better handling, second easy balance. Moreover, a V-shaped design is used for performance tires. Well, it is all about handling.

Both are very trustworthy options. Yet, Crossclimate 2 is unique.

Note: Pay attention to your vehicle’s speed rating before deciding your pick. You might wanna check this guide for a better selection.

Dry Traction

This section can be considered as a draw for me.

While Crossclimate 2 steps up with a V-shaped pattern and softer compound, Defender LTX answers it with a well-placed notch.

Both have massive dry traction, you can go with either way. Still, if you need a higher load range, I recommend Crossclimate 2.

Off-Road Performance

Let’s keep it short. If you’re facing off-road regularly, Defender LTX is your tire.

Crossclimate 2‘s soft compound can’t handle harsh surfaces. On dirt, mud, and sand, it’s fine. For gravel and rock, it’s rubbish.

Specs

	Michelin Defender T+H	Michelin Crossclimate 2	Michelin Defender LTX M/S
Category	Touring All-Season	Grand Touring All-Weather	Highway All-Season
Vehicle	Passenger Car/Minivan	Passenger Car/Minivan/SUV	SUV/Light Truck
Available Sizes (Rim)	14”, 15”, 16”, 17”, 18”	16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”	15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”, 22”
Weight	16 – 28 lbs	21 – 32 lbs	24 – 58 lbs
Made In	United States	United States	United States
Severe Snow Rated (3PMSF)	No	Yes	No
Warranty (P-metric)	80,000 Miles	60,000 Miles	70,000 Miles (50,000 for R-speed rate)
Prices	Check price section to see best possible prices	Check price section to see best possible prices	Check price section to see best possible prices

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

Michelin Crossclimate 2: https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/michelin-crossclimate2

Michelin Defender LTX: https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/michelin-defender-ltx-m-s

Michelin Defender T+H: https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/michelin-defender-t-+-h

TireRack

Fast and Free shipping
Usually delivered in 1 day
Joint venture with DiscountTire(their installers and dealers are on your service)
Tons of installer options, they also help you to choose the best one
Mobile installers in many areas, your tires will be replaced while you’re working in the office
Tire test results and comparisons can be found on the most product page
4.6/5 points on Google rate

Michelin Crossclimate 2: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/michelin-crossclimate2

Michelin Defender LTX: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/michelin-defender-ltx-m-s

Michelin Defender T+H: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/michelin-defender-t-plus-h

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

Michelin Crossclimate 2: https://simpletire.com/brands/michelin-tires/cross-climate2-a-w

Michelin Defender LTX: https://simpletire.com/brands/michelin-tires/defender-ltx-m-s

Michelin Defender T+H: https://simpletire.com/brands/michelin-tires/defender-t-plus-h

Conclusion

I hope this comparison is helpful for you guys. Let’s sum up our results.

	Michelin Crossclimate 2	Michelin Defender T+H	Michelin Defender LTX M/S	Michelin Defender 2
Better for	All-round tire can handle everything	The region doesn’t see snow often, fuel efficiency	Light-trucks, working trucks, hauling & towing	Longevity, Responsiveness, Fuel-efficiency, Mostly warm regions
Pros	Insane wet and snow traction, long-lasting rubber, cool design	Satisfying wet and dry traction, handle light snow, long-lasting rubber, quiet ride	Satisfying wet and dry traction, handle light snow, long-lasting rubber, quiet ride, mild off-road traction	Insane wet and dry traction, handle light snow, long-lasting rubber, quiet, agile, and smooth ride
Cons	Slightly noisy	Can’t handle severe snow conditions	Can’t handle severe snow conditions, a bit harsh ride due to stiff sidewalls	Due to its stiff compound, its winter performance is limited

If you have any further questions, please leave them below!

All-Weather Tires

What are All-Weather Tires?

Bridgestone Weatherpeak - Best for SUV

Michelin Crossclimate2 - Stay Safe Side Pick

Pros

Cons

Nokian WRG4 - Beast

Pros

Cons

Vredestein Quatrac Pro

Pros

Cons

Firestone Weathergrip

Pros

Cons

Goodyear Assurance Weatherready

Pros

Cons

Specs

Price

DiscountTire

SimpleTire

TireRack

Winter vs All-Weather Tires

All-Season vs All-Weather Tires

Who Makes the Best All-Weather Tires?

How Long do All-Weather Tires Last?

Conclusion

All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet

Table of Contents

Tread Appearance

Dry Performance

Comfort and Road Noise

Wet Performance

Tread Life and Durability

Winter Performance

Warranty

Sizes

Nokian WRG4 14'' and 15''Sizes

Nokian WRG4 16'' Sizes

Nokian WRG4 17'' Sizes

Nokian WRG4 18'' Sizes

Nokian WRG4 19'' and 20'' Sizes

Price

Conclusion

All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet

Table of Contents

Grand Touring vs Touring

Tread Appearance Comparison

Comfort Comparison

Road Noise

Tread Life

Warranty

Wet Performance Comparison

Winter Performance

Dry Performance

Handling

Dry Traction

Off-Road Performance

Specs

Price

Conclusion