Tire Test Results

Studless Ice & Snow Winter Tires: Finding Which is Best When Winter Weather is at its Worst

A local hockey rink becomes our test track as we experience the glare ice traction of Studless Ice & Snow tires for winter. This test featured the Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 and Yokohama iceGUARD iG52c vs. the performance of the Dunlop Winter Maxx WM01 and Michelin X-Ice Xi3.

Which tire should you be driving on this winter?

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Which Tire is Best When Winter Weather is at its Worst?

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Tires Tested
Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 (Studless Ice & Snow)
Dunlop Winter Maxx WM01 (Studless Ice & Snow)
Michelin X-Ice Xi3 (Studless Ice & Snow)
Yokohama iceGUARD iG52c (Studless Ice & Snow)
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