Winter Tires

Snow Tires in Summer: Here’s Why It’s a Bad Idea

Graham Heeps -

Running winter tires in summer months may be convenient, but expect reduced performance & more costs long-term. Here's why it's a bad idea - and to consider all-weather tires instead.

How Long Do Winter Tires Last Exactly?

Tires Suhail Ajmal -

So, how long do winter tires last? How many snowy seasons can you expect to get with winter rubber before buying a new set? We explain.

Choosing Between All-Weather and All-Season Tires for Snowy Roads

Suhail Ajmal -

Are all-weather tires good in the snow, and compared to all-season tires, what's the difference? We explain, including the pros and cons.

Winter Tire Cost: Here’s What You Can Expect to Pay

Suhail Ajmal -

How much do winter tires cost? And are there affordable snow-rated tire options? Tire type, quality and size all make an impact.

Review: Toyo Observe GSi-6 Winter Tire

Russell Purcell -

Replacing the Observe GSi-5 and Observe Garit KX, how do Toyo's new high-performance snow tires perform in harsh winter conditions?

Review: Pirelli Scorpion Winter Tire

Amee Reehal -

Promising excellent size coverage and proven performance for SUVs and crossovers. So, are the Pirelli Scorpion Winter tires any good? We put the high-end, winter-rated snow tire to the test.

Review: Continental IceContact XTRM Winter Tire

Graham Heeps -

Studded or non-studded: the choice is yours. We put the new Continental IceContact XTRM winter tire to the test. Here's our full review.

Review: Sailun Inspire All-Season Touring Tires

Amee Reehal -

Are budget all-season tires worth it? We put Sailun's new Inspire performance tires designed for compacts, sedans, crossovers & SUVs to the test.

Scorpion Verde Plus II updates Pirelli’s SUV all-season tire range

TL Staff -

Pirelli’s all-season tire range for SUV/CUVs improves with the new Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II - an updated version of 2014's Scorpion Verde Plus.

Review: Michelin X-Ice Xi3 Winter Tires

Amee Reehal -

We put the X-Ice Xi3 winter tires to the test on both icy conditions & snow covered roads. Are Michelin's premium snow tires worth the extra money?