Unlike their all-season counterparts, all-weather tires are certified with the three-peak mountain snowflake emblem that indicates they are equipped for snow, slush and temperatures below 45 degrees. Unlike winter tires, they can be used year-round.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile all-season tires are great in the spring and summer, all-weather tires are made for all types of weather,\u201d said Nokian Tyres North America Director of Products Steve Bourassa. \u201cIf snow is unlikely where you live, all-season tires are an excellent choice. But all-weather tires are an ideal option for drivers who visit winter or have winter visit them.\u201d<\/p>\n
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<\/div>\n<\/p>\nAll-weather tires can be considered a jack of all trades. They\u2019re capable in wintry weather, even if they aren\u2019t a substitute for dedicated winter tires in areas that experience sustained snow and ice. They\u2019re built to thrive in rain and heat, too, even if they don\u2019t typically have the same tread life as an all-season tire.<\/p>\n
To ensure that all-weather tires are as versatile as possible, tiremakers test them in diverse conditions around the globe. Nokian Tyres subjects its all-weather products to frigid temperatures north of the Arctic Circle at the largest company-owned test facility in the world<\/a> in Ivalo, Finland. It also tests them in the Spanish desert south of Madrid, as well as at remote sites in the U.S.<\/p>\n How can drivers make sure they\u2019re riding on a set of winter-certified all-weather tires? Look for a snowflake symbol inside a mountain peak on the sidewall. The severe service emblem, or three-peak mountain snowflake, certifies that a tire has passed a snow traction test.<\/p>\n
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