Winter & Cold Weather Tire Prices: October 2026
Last Updated: November 2026
Winter and cold-weather tire prices across Tires Easy's tracked basket, covering Winter/Snow and Winter Studdable tires. All figures on this page are List Price unless otherwise noted.
Winter/Snow Tires
Source: List PriceWinter/Snow Tires averaged $199.74 in October 2026 across 1,569 tracked tire products (-0.57% month-over-month), with a typical range of $96.01–$323.79. Winter/snow tires use a softer rubber compound and deeper, more aggressive tread than all-season tires to maintain grip in cold temperatures and on snow and ice.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average price | $199.74 |
| Median price | $179.14 |
| Typical range (10th–90th percentile) | $96.01–$323.79 |
| Month-over-month change | -0.57% |
| Tier | Average Price | Eligible Products |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $122.77 | 333 |
| Premium | $220.48 | 1,236 |
*Price per 1,000 miles of manufacturer tread warranty (List Price, styles with a published warranty only): Value $3.42, Premium $7.51.
Representative Sizes
| Size | Avg Price | Value Price Range | Premium Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 205/55R16 | $118.20 | $62.81–$130.59 | $76.09–$194.99 |
| 215/55R17 | $140.01 | $75.20–$115.65 | $105.93–$229.53 |
| 225/65R17 | $152.79 | $100.23–$156.00 | $112.47–$217.85 |
How much do Winter/Snow Tires cost at Tires Easy?
Winter/Snow Tires averaged $199.74 per tire in October 2026, with a typical range of $96.01–$323.79 depending on size and tier.
What's the price difference between Value and Premium Winter/Snow Tires?
Value-tier Winter/Snow Tires averaged $122.77; Premium-tier averaged $220.48.
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Winter Studdable Tires
Source: List PriceWinter Studdable Tires averaged $239.99 in October 2026 across 126 tracked tire products (-0.54% month-over-month), with a typical range of $131.32–$351.69. Winter studdable tires are winter tires manufactured with the option to have metal studs installed for additional grip on ice, where locally permitted.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average price | $239.99 |
| Median price | $227.07 |
| Typical range (10th–90th percentile) | $131.32–$351.69 |
| Month-over-month change | -0.54% |
| Tier | Average Price | Eligible Products |
|---|---|---|
| Value | N/A | 0 |
| Premium | $239.99 | 126 |
*Manufacturer tread warranty mileage is not published for this category this month; price per 1,000 miles of manufacturer tread warranty is not available.
Representative Sizes
| Size | Avg Price | Value Price Range | Premium Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 195/65R15 | $115.67 | No eligible products | $105.72–$130.40 |
| 245/45R18 | $208.26 | No eligible products | $143.55–$277.93 |
| 185/60R15 | $138.97 | No eligible products | $119.77–$158.16 |
How much do Winter Studdable Tires cost at Tires Easy?
Winter Studdable Tires averaged $239.99 per tire in October 2026, with a typical range of $131.32–$351.69 depending on size and tier.
What's the price difference between Value and Premium Winter Studdable Tires?
This category is tracked at the Premium tier only this month; Premium-tier Winter Studdable Tires averaged $239.99.
Studdable vs. Non-Studded Winter Tires
Source: List PriceWinter Studdable tires (avg $239.99) run $40.25 higher on average than non-studded Winter/Snow tires (avg $199.74), split by Value/Premium where the data supports it.
| Tier | Studdable | Non-Studded |
|---|---|---|
| Value | No eligible products | $122.77 |
| Premium | $239.99 | $220.48 |
| All tiers | $239.99 | $199.74 |
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