Snow / Winter

When the first hard freeze hits, Snow/Winter tires help Gunnell's Tire & Auto customers keep control on the drive to school, work, or errands. Their cold-weather rubber stays more flexible than many All-Season Tires, which helps braking and steering when temperatures stay low.

Snow/Winter tires are a practical fit for sedans, crossovers, SUVs, minivans, vans, and light trucks that spend winter on plowed streets, slush, and repeated freeze-thaw routes. If you want a benchmark studless option, Nokian offers the Nokian Hakkapeliitta LT3, a winter model shoppers often compare for cold-weather confidence.

Gunnell's Tire & Auto can also help you plan the seasonal side of winter driving with Tire Changeover and Wheel Balancing. That support matters when you want your Snow/Winter tires ready before the next cold snap, not after it.

Snow/Winter tires should be sized for your exact vehicle, especially if you drive a sedan, crossover, SUV, van, or light truck and want a dedicated seasonal set. If you are comparing against All-Season Tires, remember that winter tires trade some warm-weather comfort for better grip once temperatures stay below about 45°F.

That trade-off usually means a softer feel and a little more road noise on cleared roads, but the payoff is stronger braking and steering in cold rain, slush, and packed snow. For drivers who want a refined studless option, Toyo and the Observe GSi-6 are another winter benchmark worth considering alongside the rest of the lineup.

If your winter travel is frequent and the forecast keeps dropping, a dedicated Snow/Winter setup is the safer seasonal choice; when spring arrives, Schedule Appointment with Gunnell's Tire & Auto.