Consumer reports released the winter and A/S tire rating today. Micheline scored top rating in A/S (Michelin HydroEdge) , Performance A/S (Michelin Primacy MXV4) and Winter (Michelin X-Ice XI 2). Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 H was the top performer in Performance winter.


Winter tire rating from top to bottom :

Michelin X-Ice XI 2

General Altimax Arctic

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 5

Michelin Primacy Alpin PA3

Nokian Hakkapeliitta R

Continental ExtremeWinterContact

Bridgestone Blizzak WS60

Pirelli Sottozero 210 Series II

Dunlop Graspic DS-2

Hankook Winter I*Pike

Gislaved Nordfrost 5

Toyo Observe G-02 Plus

Yokohama ice Guard iG20

Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice *

Firestone Winterforce

Cooper Weather-master S/T 2

Hankook icebear W300

What do you think about cheap General Altimax Arctic rated higher than popular winter tires such as Bridgestone Blizzak WS60.