Best snow tires for 2010

Many of you read my snow tire recommendations last year, and that’s why I decided to repeat the experiment for fall 2010. This time I went even further, analyzing all the main models in the snow tire category.

I based my analysis on several different sources of information, such as my personal road tests and that of other specialists, client comments, articles from fellow automotive journalists and several consumer evaluations taken from various North American forums and automotive sites. This year I tried to make my recommendations easier to consult by presenting them in a chart.

I’ve also added new categories for premium vehicles, to help you choose the best low-profile winter tires that fit larger wheels and mags: high-performance winter tires for cars and high-performance winter tires for SUVs.

So here are my snow tire recommendations for 2010:

• Top 5 winter tires for car
• Top 5 high-performance winter tires for car
• Top 5 winter tires for SUVs and trucks
• Top 5 high-performance winter tires for SUVs and trucks
• Top 5 winter tires for commercial vehicles

Review the list that corresponds to your needs and if you have any questions, comments or suggestions, don’t hesitate to leave a note in the designated section of the appropriate list. It will be my pleasure to follow up on it.