Performance Winter Tires

You are willing to trade some snow and ice traction for enhanced dry road handling...
       · Branded with "Snowflake on the Mountain" symbol, meets severe snow service requirements
       · H or V-speed rated      · 60 series and lower

These tires are designed to meet the needs of winter driving on European highways or are made in many of the low profile sizes used as Original Equipment on American cars. They trade a little ice and snow traction for enhanced handling and high speed capability.

Studless Ice and Snow

You want to maximize snow and ice traction without the inconvenience of using winter tire studs...
       · Branded with "Snowflake on the Mountain" symbol, meets severe snow service requirements
       · Q-speed rated      · 75 series and lower

These tires feature the latest in tread compound technology to provide winter traction without the inconvenience of tire studs. They trade a little handling for excellent ice and snow traction. Due to their unique tread compounds these tires must be used in sets of four.

Studdable Winter

You want the traditional security of winter tire studs for enhanced traction on ice...
       · Branded with "Snowflake on the Mountain" symbol, meets severe snow service requirements
       · Non, Q, S, or T-speed rated.      · 75 series and lower

These tires feature traditional snow tire tread compounds and studdable tread designs for good snow and ice traction. When studded, these tires must be used in sets of four.

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Dunlop Tires	Grandtrek WT M2 Winter Sport M2 Winter Sport M3		Pirelli Tires	Scorpion Ice & Snow Winter 210 SnowSport Winter 240 SnowSport
Kumho Tires	I Zen Stud KW-11		Wintermaster Tires	Plus