Snow Tyres
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Are you driving in the snow regularly? This page explains which tyres grip in snow and how to spot them. The range starts from $149.
What makes a tyre grip in snow
- Compound. The rubber stays flexible in the cold. A hard tyre skates on ice.
- Sipes. Thin slits in the tread blocks create extra biting edges.
- Open grooves. They pack with snow, and snow grips snow better than rubber does.
Dedicated winter tyres push all three furthest, but they wear quickly on warm Australian roads. Most local drivers choose a snow-rated all-terrain they can run all year.
M+S vs the mountain snowflake
- M+S (mud and snow) is the maker's description of the tread pattern. It is not a snow performance test.
- 3PMSF (three-peak mountain snowflake) means the tyre passed a standardised snow traction test. This is the symbol to look for.
Markings can change from size to size within one model, so check the sidewall or product details for your exact size.
Snow-rated lines we stock
- BFGoodrich KO3 and Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 are the largest snow-rated all-terrain lines here, followed by the KO2.
- Trail-Terrain T/A and Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 suit 4x4s and SUVs that mix highway and dirt.
This collection also includes road tyres that are not snow-rated, such as Hankook Ventus and Pirelli P Zero models. Look for the snowflake before you buy.
Before you buy
- Fit the same snow-rated tyre to all four wheels.
- Check that your chains still fit if you change tyre size.
- Carry chains anyway where the rules require them.
- Check pressures cold on the mountain, because cold air lowers them.
Fitting, balancing, tubeless valves, disposal of the old tyres and GST are included when you buy online. Your nearest Bob Jane T-Marts can confirm which sizes carry the snowflake.
Planning a trip? Use the snow-ready checklist or compare all-terrain tyres.
Common questions
Should I fit snow tyres to all four wheels?
Yes. Mixed tyre types between axles can make a car unpredictable on ice, even with all-wheel drive.
Do I still need chains?
Often, yes. Each state and resort sets the chain rules, not your tyres.
Do snow-rated tyres work on wet roads?
Snow-rated all-terrains do. Dedicated winter tyres grip less and wear fast on warm, wet roads, which is why few Australians use them.
Is all-wheel drive enough on its own?
No. AWD helps you get moving, but it does not help you stop or steer on ice. Tyre grip does that.
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