snow tire

noun

: an automotive tire with a tread designed to give added traction on snow

Examples of snow tire in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Popular snow tires include the Michelin X-Ice Snow, Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 and Continental VikingContact 7/8. Who should buy snow tires in 2026? Snow tires are best for drivers living in regions that experience regular snowfall. —Charles Singh, USA Today, 23 Jan. 2026

Here are some things to know before calling a ride this weekend: Rideshare drivers for both services are subject to background checks and their vehicles are subject to safety standards, but there are no explicit requirements for experience driving in winter conditions or chains/snow tires. —Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026

Depending on the level of snow, it could be recommended to change your tires to snow tires, but that shouldn't be the case in Oklahoma. —Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 21 Jan. 2026

Note that in some parts of the state, having a four-wheel drive vehicle—or snow tires or chains—may be required by law. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for snow tire

• briar
• brier
• buyer
• choir
• crier
• cryer
• drier
• dryer
• eyer
• flier
• flyer
• friar

Kids Definition

snow tire

noun

: an automobile tire with a tread designed to give added traction on snow