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What are the best snow tires for a Tesla Model Y?
I live in Massachusetts, and the winters here can get pretty brutal. I just got a new Tesla, and I definitely need to get some snow tires before the temperature drops. Can you tell me the best snow tires for a Tesla Model Y?
Natalie Todoroff · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3, Continental VikingContact 7, Michelin X-Ice Snow and Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 are considered the best snow tires for
Tesla Model Y
. The Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 tires come standard as a winter option from Tesla, while the other three on our list are aftermarket upgrades. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
- Pros: Specialized polymers and a unique tread compound lend it superb traction on both snow and ice, comfortable and low-noise, performs well in wet and dry conditions
- Cons: Not as long lasting
Continental VikingContact 7
- Pros: Allows for great braking on snowy roads, reduces hydroplaning, works well even in the lowest of temperatures
- Cons: Expensive, can be noisy on rough roads
Michelin X-Ice Snow
- Pros: Long-lasting, quiet in varying road conditions, some of the best grip and safety available, 40,000-mile warranty
- Cons: Extremely noisy
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
- Pros: Short braking distance in the snow, good handling in the ice, snow, and slush, resistant to hydroplaning
- Cons: Expensive
And be sure to get those tires on your Tesla before the snow starts to stick! All-season tires will work just fine in cold weather, but winter tires are more advantageous in the snow. Best of luck
driving in the snow
! MORE: 8 ways to prepare your car for driving or winter storage
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