Best Snow-Rated All-Terrain Tires for Trucks and SUVs
Winter's coming, and the tires on your truck either have the little mountain on the sidewall or they don't. That three-peak snowflake is the only snow rating that comes from an actual test, so every tire on this page has it. We picked six all-terrains that earn it, from the do-everything Wildpeak A/T4W to a budget set that still bites, with real prices and warranties.
Updated October 15, 2026
Our pick
Buy the Falken Wildpeak A/T4W if you want one set that does winter, highway, and dirt at a fair price. Buy the BFGoodrich KO3 if the truck also sees rough trails. Buy the Toyo Open Country A/T III if it's mostly a quiet daily driver, the Nitto Terra Grappler G3 for the longest warranty on highway miles, the Falken Rubitrek A/T on a budget, and the Wildpeak A/T Trail for crossovers. Every one carries the snowflake.
Top Picks
#1 Pick
Falken Wildpeak A/T4W
Best for: Best overall: the most snow tire for the money
If you want one set of all-terrains that handles a real winter, start here. It carries the snowflake, a warranty of up to 65,000 miles, and it undercuts the KO3 by about $49 a tire in 265/70R17. The LT sizes are heavy, so stick with P-metric unless you tow.
Pros
- ✓Up to 65,000-mile warranty (60,000 on LT sizes)
- ✓From $237 a tire in 265/70R17 at NTW
- ✓Deep tread in LT sizes for long snow life
Cons
- ✗Heavy in LT sizes
- ✗LT sizes ride stiff unloaded
- ✗Newer tire, less long-term history
#2 Pick
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3
Best for: Trucks that plow through winter and still hit the trail
The KO3 is the pick when the truck works year-round and sees rough trails between snowstorms. It's snow-rated, tough, and comes in more sizes than almost anything. It costs more than the Falken for a shorter warranty, and you pay for the name and the sidewall.
Pros
- ✓Snow-rated with a trail-first tread and sidewall
- ✓108 sizes, including 19" wheels
- ✓Lighter than the A/T4W in LT sizes
Cons
- ✗From $286 a tire in 265/70R17, the priciest here
- ✗Up to 50,000-mile warranty, shorter than most picks
- ✗Hums a little on the highway
#3 Pick
Toyo Open Country A/T III
Best for: Daily drivers that want quiet in July and grip in January
The A/T III is the road-first all-terrain on this list, and it still carries the snowflake. It's quiet, it's light, and with 138 sizes it almost certainly comes in yours. It gives up some bite in deep mud to the KO3, which matters less in snow than you'd think.
Pros
- ✓Most sizes of any tire we track: 138
- ✓Up to 65,000 miles on P-metric sizes
- ✓Quiet and light for an all-terrain
Cons
- ✗Milder tread than the KO3 or A/T4W
- ✗LT sizes carry 50,000 miles
- ✗Mid-pack price: from $262 in 265/70R17
#4 Pick
Nitto Terra Grappler G3
Best for: Longest warranty: highway miles in snow country
If your winter is mostly plowed highway and you put on serious miles, the G3's warranty of up to 70,000 miles is the longest on this list, and it's priced like a value tire. It's the least aggressive tread here, so it's not the pick for unplowed back roads.
Pros
- ✓Up to 70,000-mile warranty, the longest here
- ✓From $239 a tire in 265/70R17
- ✓Quiet, efficient highway manners
Cons
- ✗Least aggressive tread on the list
- ✗Skip it for deep unplowed snow
- ✗Sidewall a step below the KO3
#5 Pick
Falken Rubitrek A/T
Best for: Best budget snow-rated all-terrain
The cheapest way onto this list: from $194 a tire in 265/70R17, with the snowflake and a warranty of up to 55,000 miles. It's a lighter-duty all-terrain built for SUVs and half-tons that see gravel and snow, not rock gardens. For that job it's hard to beat on price.
Pros
- ✓From $194 a tire in 265/70R17, the lowest here
- ✓Snow-rated with up to a 55,000-mile warranty
- ✓Light and easy on fuel
Cons
- ✗Light-duty build; not for heavy towing or rocks
- ✗Fewer sizes than the big names
- ✗Milder tread
#6 Pick
Falken Wildpeak A/T Trail
Best for: Crossovers and light SUVs that see snow and dirt roads
Not every rig on a ski-area gravel road is a pickup. The A/T Trail is a snow-rated all-terrain sized for crossovers and smaller SUVs, with a warranty of up to 65,000 miles. If your vehicle came on 17s to 21s and car-style sizes, this is the one.
Pros
- ✓Snow-rated in crossover and SUV sizes
- ✓Up to 65,000-mile warranty
- ✓Car-like ride for an all-terrain
Cons
- ✗No LT sizes; not a truck tire
- ✗Light-duty off-road
- ✗Sizes skew toward crossovers
Comparison Table
| Tire | Ride Comfort | Road Noise | Off-Road Grip | Winter Use | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falken Wildpeak A/T4W | Good | Low to Moderate | Strong | Very Strong | Very Good |
| BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 | Good | Moderate | Very Strong | Strong | Good |
| Toyo Open Country A/T III | Very Good | Low | Good | Strong | Good |
| Nitto Terra Grappler G3 | Very Good | Low | Moderate | Strong | Very Good |
| Falken Rubitrek A/T | Good | Low | Moderate | Strong | Excellent |
| Falken Wildpeak A/T Trail | Very Good | Low | Moderate | Strong | Good |
Buyer's Guide
What the snowflake actually means
The three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) is the only snow rating that comes from an actual test. To earn it, a tire has to beat a standard reference tire's traction on medium-packed snow by at least 10% (the ASTM F1805 test). Every tire on this page passed.
M+S, the "mud and snow" stamp, is a different animal. It only means the tread has enough open space by the numbers. Nobody drove it in snow to get it. Plenty of mud tires wear M+S and are miserable on a packed, icy road. If you care about winter, look for the mountain, not the letters.
Snow-rated all-terrain vs a real winter tire
A snowflake all-terrain is the one-set-all-year answer, and for most truck owners that's the right call. It is not a dedicated winter tire. Winter tires use a softer compound that stays grippy well below freezing and dense siping built for ice, and on glare ice and steep frozen hills they win, period. If you live with ice for months or park on a mountain, run a set of winters. If your winter is snow, slush, and the occasional cold snap, a 3PMSF all-terrain will do the job.
Traction laws and chain laws
Some states, Colorado being the famous one, enforce traction laws on mountain highways during storms. Those generally accept M+S or 3PMSF tires with at least 3/16" of tread, or 4WD. Chain laws are a stricter, separate step that can require chains or alternatives even on good tires. Rules and thresholds vary, so check your state DOT before a winter trip.
Getting the most out of them
Snow traction drops as tread wears, faster than dry grip does, so a half-worn set is not the tire it was new. Rotate on schedule, keep an eye on depth, and replace sooner if winter is your priority. Run the pressure on your door placard for P-metric tires; LT tires on a half-ton usually want less than the max printed on the sidewall, so check a load-inflation chart rather than guessing.
Find your size and compare
Not sure what fits? The truck tire size chart has every common size in inches, and the tire size calculator shows what a bigger tire does to your speedometer. Torn between the top two? Read KO3 vs Wildpeak A/T4W or KO3 vs Open Country A/T III. F-150 owners can jump to the F-150 all-terrain picks.
Every snow-rated tire on this page carries the 3PMSF symbol in at least its main sizes. Other snow-rated truck tires NTW stocks include the BFGoodrich KO2, BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A, Toyo Open Country C/T, and the Toyo M-55 for work trucks. Always confirm the symbol on the exact size you buy.
How we chose these recommendations
We compared the listed finalists using published specifications, safety and fitment guidance, owner-reported experience patterns, intended terrain, road manners, warranty and value, and current retailer availability. Rankings are editorial judgments; no hands-on controlled testing is claimed for this guide.
- Products considered
- 6
- Availability checked
- October 14, 2026
- Selection criteria
- Vehicle and use-case suitability · Terrain traction and road manners · Load, size, and fitment requirements · Durability, warranty, and value · Current retailer availability
- Vehicle assumptions
- A stock or modestly modified vehicle used for mixed pavement and recreational trail driving.
- Important exclusions
- This is not a controlled instrumented tire test and does not guarantee fitment. Extreme lifts, nonstandard wheel offsets, competition use, and heavily modified vehicles require separate verification.
Sources and verification
- TireWise: Tires, Ratings, Maintenance and Safety
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · Technical guidance · Accessed October 14, 2026
Supports: Tire-type selection framework, tire labeling, replacement sizing, inflation, and maintenance guidance.
- Replacing Tires
U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association · Technical guidance · Accessed October 14, 2026
Supports: Replacement tire size, load index, speed rating, vehicle placard, and owner-manual guidance.
Before you buy, confirm the size fits: our free calculator compares diameter, ride-height, and speedometer error against your stock size.
Tire Size Calculator →Frequently Asked Questions
What does 3PMSF mean on a tire?+
Three-peak mountain snowflake. The tire passed a standardized test on medium-packed snow, beating a reference tire by at least 10%. It is the only snow rating based on actual testing.
Is M+S the same as snow-rated?+
No. M+S (mud and snow) only means the tread meets a geometry rule for open space. It involves no snow testing. Look for the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol if winter traction matters.
Are snow-rated all-terrain tires as good as winter tires?+
No, not on ice or in extreme cold. Dedicated winter tires use softer compounds and dense siping that work better on ice. A 3PMSF all-terrain is a strong year-round compromise for snow and slush, not a replacement for winters where ice is common.
What is the best all-terrain tire for snow?+
Our pick is the Falken Wildpeak A/T4W: it is snow-rated, carries a warranty of up to 65,000 miles, and costs less than the KO3. If you mostly drive plowed highways, the Nitto Terra Grappler G3 adds the longest warranty on the list, up to 70,000 miles.
Do mud-terrain tires work in snow?+
In deep, unplowed snow they can dig through, but on packed snow and ice they are poor, and the popular mud-terrains do not carry the 3PMSF rating. For winter driving, a snow-rated all-terrain or hybrid is the better choice.
Related Pages
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Get snow-rated tires on before the first storm
NTW stocks every tire on this page. Pick your size, and get them mounted before the plows come out.