Tire Test Results

All-Weather vs. Winter Tires: The Definitive Test

Brent and TJ set off with a couple of objectives in this, the first test of 2026. The first is to highlight the differences between two types of Grand Touring tires: all-season and all-weather. Second, to see how they stack up to dedicated winter tires. The internet is a great resource, but not all the information out there is accurate, and this test is designed to truly set the record straight.

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Length: (04:26)

Tires Tested
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 (Studless Ice & Snow)
Bridgestone WeatherPeak (Grand Touring All-Season)
Continental VikingContact 8 (Studless Ice & Snow)
General AltiMAX Arctic 12 (Studdable Winter / Snow)
Michelin CrossClimate2 (Grand Touring All-Season)
Michelin Defender2 (Standard Touring All-Season)
Michelin Primacy Tour A/S (Grand Touring All-Season)
Michelin X-Ice Snow (Studless Ice & Snow)
Vredestein Quatrac (Grand Touring All-Season)
Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ (Performance Winter / Snow)
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