Tires YOKOHAMA or BRIDGESTONE

Just put on my Bridgeton blizzaks on our 23 awd. These make a huge difference on ice.

My Cross Sport was ok in the snow but is now great since I put a set of Blizzaks on it. After getting stuck once with stock tires, I got the snow tires and haven’t looked back.

For what it’s worth, I have the Bridgestone Alenza RFTs and competitively think they are quite nice vs Conti and Michelin tires I have had on previous vehicles.

First snowfall here in Toronto, ON on new years eve and they did not disappoint. +1 on the break in, as the tires began to come in on their own with the added kms. Also, nvh is simply superb, these are the quitest tires I have ever driven

When those tires died, I bought them a set of BLIZZAK winter tires and they're SO MUCH better!!! They aren't quite as smooth and quiet on dry, but there's tons more traction in even deep snow.

But to be honest, the best snow tires are Bridgestone Blizzaks. Hands down the best I have ever had.

All that being said, Yokohama is popular in other counties ( Australia being a big one ) and is a great tire and reputable brand.

IN MY OPINION the best tires. Great in Mud, Sand and small to medium size rocky terrain. 3 yrs and counting with the same set, no complaints.

Wilderness forester handling steep grades like a champ, stock Yokohama Geolandar tires did not like climbing back up though

I know someone who had a blow out running his RE-71R's in the winter, apparently