A list of "All-Weather" tires with the Mountain/Snowflake symbol and where to get them
Though the design and compounds have been around a few years now, it was surprisingly difficult to find tires that are truly All-Weather (good for every season) per Transport Canada standards and meet or exceed the Rubber Association of Canada performance requirements. Since my tires need replacing and I'm not looking for soft winter-specific tires, I have compiled a list of tyres that have the mountain/snowflake rating based upon my search. Perhaps you'll find this list useful and that it saves you time.
Nokian pioneered this class of tires and was the first to market but there are now a number of brands with a limited selection.
http://www.wheels.ca/news/all-weather-tires-are-not-the-same-as-all-season-and-heres-why/
These makes include: Kumho, Toyo, Falken, Michelin, Vredestein, Hankook, Yokohama, and Nankang, Michelin, Multi-Mile, and Muteki. Additionally, some are exclusively sold at certain retailers.
With respect to other tire models that do not have the 3-peaked mountain/snowflake rating yet might actually deliver, however subjective, sufficient or excellent performance in diverse weather conditions including snow, they are not listed here but may be numerous. Besides reading reviews, it's worth looking at Quebec's Bill 42 (an Act to Amend the Highway Safety Code) passed in 2008 and lists the following as acceptable tires for winter driving: Tires on which one of the following inscriptions appears: Alaska | Arctic | A/T or AT | Blizzard | Ice | LT | Nordic | Snow (but not Mud & Snow) | Stud | Ultratraction | Winter. Note that after December 15, 2014, in Quebec, these inscriptions on tires were no longer compliant with the statute and only those tires that have the 3-peaked mountain/snowflake
Source: https://www.caaquebec.com/en/on-the-road/advice/tips-and-tricks/tip-and-trick/show/sujet/mandatory-winter-tires-important-clarifications/
Nokian pioneered this class of tires and was the first to market but there are now a number of brands with a limited selection.
http://www.wheels.ca/news/all-weather-tires-are-not-the-same-as-all-season-and-heres-why/
These makes include: Kumho, Toyo, Falken, Michelin, Vredestein, Hankook, Yokohama, and Nankang, Michelin, Multi-Mile, and Muteki. Additionally, some are exclusively sold at certain retailers.
| Manufacturer | Model | Retailer | Size Limits/ Tire diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nokian | Nordman WR & WR SUV | Kal Tire (Exclusive) | Smallest size: 155/70R13 = 21.5", Largest size: 225/55R17 = 26.7" |
| Nokian | WRG3 & WRG3 SUV | Kal Tire (Exclusive) | Smallest: 175/65R14, Largest: 255/40R19, SUV Smallest size: 235/75R15 = 28.9", SUV Largest size: 275/40R21 = 29.7" |
| Nankang | SV-2 | Kal Tire | Smallest size: 175/70R13 = 22.6", Largest size: 235/75R15 = 28.9" |
| Kumho | The Road Venture SAT (KL61) | Mopar Dealers (Dodge/Jeep/Fiat), OK Tire, , http://www.1010tires.com/ |
Smallest size: 225/75R15 = 28.3", Largest size: 265/50R20 = 30.4" |
| Kumho | Solus HA31 | Mopar Dealers (Dodge/Jeep/Fiat), http://www.1010tires.com/ | Smallest size: 145/80R13 = , Largest size: 225/45R17 = |
| Toyo | Celsius & Celsius CUV | OK Tire, http://www.1010tires.com/, https://pmctire.com/ |
Smallest size: 185/65R14 Largest size: 265/50R20 |
| Toyo | Open Country A/T II AW | Possibly Tirecraft, Possibly OK Tire |
Smallest size: 225/75R16 = 29.3", Largest size: 275/65R20 = 34.1" |
| Vredestein | Quatrac 3 & Quatrac 3 SUV | http://www.1010tires.com/ https://pmctire.com/ |
Smallest size: 155/70 R 13 Largest size: 255/55 R 19 |
| Vredestein | Quatrac 5 | https://pmctire.com/ | 2 |
| Hankook | Optimo 4S | Canadian Tire (Exclusive) | Smallest size: 175/65R14 = , Largest size: 225/50R17 = |
| Yokohama | Geolandar A/T G015 | https://pmctire.com/ http://www.tirerack.com/ |
Smallest size: 215/75R15 = , Largest sizes: 305/55R20 = , 35X12.50R20 = 35" |
| Falken | Wildpeak A/T3W | https://pmctire.com/ | Smallest size: 235/75R15 = , Largest size: 325/60R20 = |
| BFGoodrich | All-Terrain T/A® KO2 | Mopar Dealers (Dodge/Jeep/Fiat), https://pmctire.com/ |
Smallest size: 235/75R15 = , Largest size: 325/60R20 = |
| Goodyear | Assurance WeatherReady | Fountain Tire and other Goodyear dealers | Smallest sizes: 195/65R15 = 25.0" 195/55R16 = 24.4", Largest size: 255/55R20 = 31.0" |
| Michelin | Pilot Alpin PA3 | Canadian Tire https://pmctire.com/ http://www.tirerack.com/ |
Smallest size: = 205/55R16, Largest size: = 285/40R19 |
| Michelin | Pilot Alpin PA4 | Canadian Tire http://www.tirerack.com/ |
Smallest size: 225/40R18 = , Largest size: = 315/35R20 |
| Michelin | Primacy Alpin PA3 | Canadian Tire http://www.tirerack.com/ |
Smallest size: = , Largest size: = 225/45R17 |
| Minerva | Emizero 4s | https://pmctire.com/ Various private tire shops |
Smallest size: 175/70R14 = , Largest size: 235/35R19 = |
| Muteki | Trail Hog | Kal Tire | Smallest size: 265/75R16 Largest sizes: 325/60R20 = 35.4", 37X12.5R20 = 37" |
| Multi-Mile | Wild Country XTX Sport | Kal Tire | 275/65R20 = 34.1" |
| Nitto | EXO Grappler AWT | Kal Tire, http://www.1010tires.com/ |
Smallest size: 235/80R17 Largest sizes: 305/55R20 35X12.50R20 |
| Nokian | Rotiva AT Plus | Kal Tire | ? |
With respect to other tire models that do not have the 3-peaked mountain/snowflake rating yet might actually deliver, however subjective, sufficient or excellent performance in diverse weather conditions including snow, they are not listed here but may be numerous. Besides reading reviews, it's worth looking at Quebec's Bill 42 (an Act to Amend the Highway Safety Code) passed in 2008 and lists the following as acceptable tires for winter driving: Tires on which one of the following inscriptions appears: Alaska | Arctic | A/T or AT | Blizzard | Ice | LT | Nordic | Snow (but not Mud & Snow) | Stud | Ultratraction | Winter. Note that after December 15, 2014, in Quebec, these inscriptions on tires were no longer compliant with the statute and only those tires that have the 3-peaked mountain/snowflake
icon are in compliance for winter driving.
Of course, the class of winter-dedicated tires are probably compliant with Quebec's law but that is not the topic of this blog post.
Source: https://www.caaquebec.com/en/on-the-road/advice/tips-and-tricks/tip-and-trick/show/sujet/mandatory-winter-tires-important-clarifications/
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