Best Winter Tires For Cars In Canada: Stay Safe In The Great White North

To help you find the best winter tires for cars in Canada, today’s post reviews recommendations made by the Automobile Protection Association after over 30 icy track tests in Montreal, Quebec.

Read on to see what products scored highest, or contact your local TIRECRAFT to book a free tire consultation and get personalized picks based on your unique vehicle, goals, and driving needs.

Best Winter Tires For Cars In Canada: Top-3 Picks From The APA

1.   Bridgestone Blizzak WS90

If you’re looking for the best possible performance on icy roads, the Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 should be at the top of your winter wishlist.

Bridgestone ranks the Blizzak WS90’s ice performance at 10/10, and APA track tests agree, praising its “excellent snow and ice braking.”

Along with all of the usual heavy-duty siping, aggressive 13/32” treads, and slush evacuation channels, the Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 also features:

• A next-generation multicell compound that keeps your tire soft, pliable, and grippy in the coldest conditions
• A Hydrophilic Coating that removes water from the surface of the tire for better traction on snow and ice
• Increased block edges, reportedly 15% greater than leading winter tire competitors, to give drivers greater control on snowy surfaces

To get a free quote, contact your local TIRECRAFT.

2.   Toyo Observe GSi6 / GSi6 HP / GSi6 LS

If you’re looking for a well-rounded, eco-friendly winter warrior, the Toyo Observe GSi6 might be right for you.

Replacing the GSi-5 and Garit in Toyo’s winter tire lineup, the Observe GSi6 offers a number of unique features that make it stand out from other products in the winter tire class, including:

• High-grip silica tread compounds to enhance traction and braking performance in snow, ice, and wet conditions
• Eco-friendly absorbent carbonic powder, derived from bamboo, that helps absorb the thin film of moisture on winter roads to give you more grip
• Eco-friendly microbit technology that uses ground walnut shells to dig and bite into snow and ice

In internal testing by the manufacturer, the Toyo Observe GSi6 received top marks in snow traction, ice traction, wet handling, dry handling, and tread life, although it performed less impressively in ratings of ride comfort and quiet-riding.

The APA ranked it as one of the best winter tires for cars, SUVs, and sedans, describing it as a “good all-rounder.” What’s more, it seems the manufacturer’s road noise warning may be overstated, as multiple road noise tests using a sonometer across multiple road surfaces rated them on-par with other top performers.

3.   Michelin X-Ice Snow.

The Michelin X-Ice snow earned praise for its “superior acceleration and braking on ice,” made possible by their:

• Continuous V-shape treads, greater groove width, and two types of full-depth 3D sipes with variable thickness
• Flex-Ice 2.0, a next-generation, silica-based compound designed to improve flexibility and grip better in frigid conditions
• EverGrip Technology, with rigid polymer-based inclusions to generate “micro-roughness” for better snow and ice grip

This tire also earned the rare distinction of being “the quiet tire tested,” which makes it a great choice for drivers interested in soft-riding products.

Browse All The Best Winter Tires For Cars: Contact TIRECRAFT

To learn more about the APA’s top-3 picks, access exclusive tire savings, and get personalized recommendations from our in-house specialists, contact your local TIRECRAFT.

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